Donald O. Ward
Sep 21, 2009
Don O. Ward, age 76, of Hammond, IN passed away Monday, September 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 49 yrs., Vivian M.; 1 son, Don (Sandra) Ward of Hammond, IN; 3 grandchildren, Zachary, Christopher, and Matthew Ward of Hammond, IN; 2 sisters-in-law, Patricia (Enzo) Mion of Chicago, IL and Sandy (Jack) Oakley of Hammond, IN; 1...
Sharon K. Abell
Sep 15, 2009
Sharon K. Abell, 55, of Hammond, IN. passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 2-6 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11 AM with Pastor Stephen W. Burgstahler officiating. Burial...
Charlotte E. Yarck
Sep 12, 2009
Charlotte E. Yarck, age 93 of Gainesville, GA, formerly of Hammond and Munster, IN passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009. She moved to Gainesville, GA in her later years, residing at Peach Tree Care Center. Charlotte was married to Frank Yarck in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1998. Charlotte is survived by 3 sons, Larry (Virginia) of...
Eleanore S. Griger
Sep 7, 2009
Eleanore A. Griger, born March 31, 1928, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL and moved to Munster, IN over 40 years ago. She was a devoted and loving wife to George J. Griger for 56 years and a wonderful mother and grandmother. Eleanore was a dedicated and active...
Diane Jechort
Sep 6, 2009
Diane A. Jechort (nee Frischbutter), age 56, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Bruce W.; 1 son, Nicholas (Evelyn) Qualls; 1 brother, Daniel (Carolyn) Frisch; 1 nephew, Michael Frisch; other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Cleva Frischbutter, and...
Marie C. Rembach
Aug 27, 2009
Marie C. Rembach, age 95, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 in Portage, IN. She is survived by one son, James (Sharon) Rembach; 8 grandchildren, Ed Toth, Karen (Jack) Augustine, Nancy Rinehart, William Toth, John (Sherry) Rembach, Dan (Teena) Rembach, Jim (Ann) Rembach and David Rembach; 13 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and nephew, Phil...
Edward J. Shirley
Aug 10, 2009
Edward J. Shirley, age 86, of Schererville, IN passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon K. Shirley, in 1999. Ed enjoyed the company of his friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10 AM from LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN with...
Oliver P. Clarke
Aug 5, 2009
Oliver P. Clarke, age 83, of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009. He is survived by 5 children, Terry, Steve, Ronnie, Sharon Kay, and Paulette Clarke; grandchildren; great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rex (Freida) Clarke and Lance (Nancy) Clarke; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Graveside services will be held...
Anna M. Ross
Aug 2, 2009
Anna M. Ross, age 62, of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. She is survived by a daughter, Michele L. Ross of Hammond, IN; 1 brother, Raymond C. Mook of Hammond, IN; 1 sister, Dolores White of Texas; 1 aunt, Grace Doczy of Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles...
Clara L. Kenney
Aug 2, 2009
Clara L. Kenney (nee Cassady) Schererville/Munster Clara L. Kenney passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Francis D. Kenney; loving mother of Kay (Tom) Rogan of Munster, Mary (Fred) Klepsch of Crown Point, and Mark Kenney of Schererville; adored Grammie to Kellen (Tom) Gallagher, Bob, Mick and Joe Rogan and...
Frank J. Drost
Jul 30, 2009
Frank J. Drost, age 63 of Bullhead City, AZ, born in East Chicago, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009. For the past 7 months Frank was undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer at May Clinic in Phoenix, AZ and where on July 10th, he had heart bypass surgery. After 20 days of recuperating, Frank lost his courageous battle for life...
Thomas J O'Rourke
Jul 30, 2009
THOMAS JOSEPH O'ROURKE (BUD) Hammond, Indiana Thomas O'Rourke, age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife JoAnne; his loving daughters, Debbie Jo O'Rourke and Terri Lynn (Kenneth) Probus; 4 grandsons, Thomas Michael (Marcy) Probus, Edward Joseph O'Rourke, Marcus David Probus, and Timothy Harley O'Rourke; 6 great grandchildren, Cierra...
George Van Slyke, Jr
Jul 14, 2009
George A. Van Slyke, Jr. January 25, 1927 - July 14, 2009 Hammond, Indiana George A. Van Slyke, Jr., age 82, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Community Hospital, Munster, IN. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary K. Van Slyke (nee Beatty); son, George A. (Susan) Van Slyke, III of...
Judith Ann (Nee Djenka) Rutz
Jul 12, 2009
Judith Ann "Judy" Rutz (nee Djenka), age 64, of St. John, IN passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jim; 3 sons, James (Kim) Rutz, Jr. of South Lebanon, OH, Jeremy (Melissa) Rutz of Royersford, PA and Jason (Beth) Rutz of Westfield, IN; 4 grandchildren, Cameron, Gillian, Emily and Matthew; mother,...
Cecil Marion Kiest
Jul 11, 2009
Cecil Marion Kiest May 23, 1917-July 11, 2009 Hammond, Indiana Cecil Marion Kiest, age 92, of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. He is survived by 6 children, John (Mary Ellen) Kiest, Beverly (Jerry) Rodda, Dennis (Pat) Kiest, Michael (Sue) Kiest, Terry (Cyndi) Kiest and Kim (Joel) Mora; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandson....
Margaret "Jean" Serbentas
Jul 8, 2009
Born July 14, 1931 in Warrington, England, entered Heaven July 8, 2009. After meeting a young soldier (Husband) Joe in England, Jean made the journey across the ocean to start her new life in America. Joe and Jean were married on May 29, 1952 (57 years ago). She watched as her family grew with children Joe (Debbie) Serbentas, Crystal...
Thomas P. Hewitt
Jul 1, 2009
Thomas P. Hewitt, age 61, of Lynwood, IL passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pat; 2 sons, Patrick, (Teri Harms) Hewitt and Ryan (Christine McGloin) Hewitt; 4 sisters, Sydney (Jerry) Mason, Leslie Hewitt, Dana (Samuel) Hutton and Terri (Jim) Bono; 2 brothers, William (Karen) Hewitt and Robert (Satomi) Hewitt; mother-in-law,...
Anita Lindstrom
Jul 1, 2009
Anita E. Lindstrom, age 87, of Munster, IN passed away, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. She is survived by 3 children, Diane C. (John) Gleason of Munster, IN, Lois J. (Mark) Schoop of Munster, IN, and John C. (Linda) Lindstrom of Naperville, IL; 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen L. Craft and Anna F. Kukral, both of Lowell,...
Thomas "Pat" Patrick Lain
Jun 30, 2009
Thomas Patrick Lain passed away at his Valparaiso, IN home on June 30, 2009. Pat was the proud father of Cristen (Matthew Chmielewski) of Chicago, IL and Julie (Brian Caldwell) of Woodridge, IL. He is also survived by sisters, Lizabeth (Pat Rathburn) and Melissa (Bob Finch) ; brother, Joseph (Karen) ; and nephews, Michael (Jacquelyn) and Daniel Rathburn, and...
Gerald W. Purkey
Jun 26, 2009
Gerald W. Purkey, age 86, of Hammond, IN passed away Friday, June 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Urszula; 2 step-daughters, Lydia (Darrell) Martin of Bradenton, FL and Lanna (Joseph) Melko of Crete, IL; 5 grandchildren, Tina Gardner of Tampa, FL, Joseph Gardner of Memphis, TN and Aaron, Joshua and Alison Melko of Crete,...
