Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Sharon Ruth Russell (nee Hudspeth), age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 30,2023.

Sharon is survived by sons: Bobby (Dody), Carl (Colleen), Richard (Brenda), Dennis (Mary); grandchildren: Kyle (Nicolle) Krause, Kim Russell, Amy Russell (Kyle Adame), Ben (Hailee) Russell, Nicole Russell, Rachel Russell; great grandchildren: Teddy Krause, Lincoln Krause, Cameron Russell; brother, Richard (Denese) Hudspeth; sisters: Judy...

Nov 19, 2023

Linda L. Blank, age 79, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Linda is survived by her son, Daniel Farley; grandchildren: Daniel Richard (Casi) Farley, Christopher Farley, Megan Farley; great grandson, Damian; sister, Betty (William) McMillan; numerous nieces and nephews.  Linda was preceded in passing by her parents, James and Lillie Wood; her...

Nov 12, 2023

Wendy VanOppens, age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Wendy is survived by her daughter, Victoria (Joseph) Moscato; her son, Christopher (Angela) VanOppens; Grandchildren: Aaron VanOppens, Julia Castillo, Zoya VanOppens, Aiden VanOppens, Joseph VanOppens; Great Grandson, Arlo VanOppens;  Sister, Sherry (Jonathan) Hrsinko; Brother, Dwayne (Jeanne) Brooks; Nieces: Laurie Lekavich and Rachael Brooks;...

Nov 6, 2023

Rodney Jay Washington was born June 2, 1966, to Patrice Wadlington and Alfred Washington in Chicago, Illinois.

Rodney is a talented young man who had a love for music and cars. Rodney could fix anything his magical hands touched, especially cars. In 1984 Rodney met the love of his life, Khandi; they married, had two children and...

Oct 31, 2023

Jeffrey Corral, age 41, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He is survived by his Father, Victor; Siblings: Felipa (Maurice Turner) Corral, Kimberly Corral and Laura Corral; Nieces: Sulema Corral and Alma Bustos; Great Niece, Samari Corral; and by his numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his Mother Alma Corral.

Oct 23, 2023

Deborah Redict, daughter of Fannie May Redict & Andrew Malone, was born on July 20, 1944. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois she attended Betsy Ross Grammar School & Graduated from Parker High School. Following High School, she attended Wilson Jr. College. After college she preceded in her very successful working career.

In her late twenties she...

Oct 5, 2023

Delores "Dee" Jean Rodgers (nee Gilson), 89, Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Munster Med Inn, Munster, IN. She is survived by one brother, Ray (Barbara) Gilson of Schererville, IN; three children: Rhonda (Bob) Rettig of Hammond, IN, Sandy Goldston of Knoxville, TN and Ron (Donna) Stephenson of Newark, DE; six grandchildren: Ashley (Don) Jarvey,...

Sep 20, 2023

Frank J. Romano, Sr., age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Frank is survived by his children: Frank (Melissa) Romano, Jr., Jennifer Romano and Christopher (Jessica) Romano; grandchildren: Anna (Doug) Turner, Gina Romano, Jaxon Romano, Lochlan, Capri, Sterling and Seraphina; sister, Rose (Phil) Santino; brother, Dominick (Wanda) Romano; several nieces, nephews and...

Sep 18, 2023

Max Eugene Johnson, Jr., age 69, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, peacefully in his home.

Max was born on June 28, 1954, to Max Johnson, Sr. and Jean Johnson of Hammond, IN.  He is survived by his five children: Abbi Johnson, Kaci (Benjamin) Morris, Jodi (Aaron) Tobias, Kelli Mikuly and Michael (Tiffany)...

Sep 10, 2023

Miguel "Gilly" Luna, Jr., age 22, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Miguel is survived by his Ma, Nicole; Pops, Miguel; daughter, Ella Luna; siblings: Nic, Javi, Noli, Anthony, Elias, Bella, Delilah, Gio, Xander and Xavier; Nana, Mary; Grandpa, Felix; Grandpa, Nick; Many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in passing by...

Aug 31, 2023

Rojelio "Roy" Valdez, Jr., age 33, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Roy is survived by his father, Rojelio (Jenny Mayberry) Valdez, Sr.; his mother, Jeannie Valdez; siblings: Danielle (Andrea "Tutu") Rubio and Blake Pool; and his daughters: Nevaeh Valdez and Cataleya Valdez; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Visitation...

Aug 26, 2023

Ofelia Navarro, age 78, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

She is preceded in passing by her husband of 50 years, Antonio Navarro; her parents: Julio and Ma. Carmen Muñoz; and her 4 siblings.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Celia (James) Mitchell, Gerardo (Maria) Navarro, Antonio Jr. (Claudia) Navarro,...

Aug 15, 2023

Donald N. Montoya, age 56, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 15,2023.

Donald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Teresa; his children: Jacque Norton, James Mathias, Jessica Mathias and Rachel Mathias; grandchildren: Jacob Djurdjevich, Miracle Mathias, Theodore Perryman, Hazel Perryman, Collinanna Perryman and Pearl Perryman; his siblings: Mark Montoya and Stacy (Ty) Mingo;...

Aug 13, 2023

Kenneth L. Richardson, age 78, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Russell) Sterling; grandchildren: Daryl Burgh, Stacy Burgh, Skyler Greco and Anthony Greco.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: George and Edna Richardson; and his brothers: Bobby and Donnie.

A Private Inurnment will take...

Aug 2, 2023

Leona Mae Parsley, age 89, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Leona is survived by her son, Jerry (Mary) Parsley; grandchildren: Jacqueline (Jason) Rivera, Jason Bogs (Michele) and Brian (Molly) Bogs; great grandchildren: Aiden Rivera, Aubrey Rivera, Adriana Rivera, Brooks Bogs and Chance Bogs; brother, Ken (Paulette) Rogers; numerous nieces and nephews.

Jul 31, 2023

Judith A. "Judy" Ruzich, age 70, of Crown Point, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Melissa (RJ) Ruzich-Tiller; and her granddaughters: Tressa, Tatum and Tori.  She was a dear sister-in-law to Luann Jennings (Brian) and Marla Hild (Kirk); loving aunt to Ashley Bock (Dave), Steve Kieltyka and...

Jun 25, 2023

Dennis S. Belanger, age 59, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, June 25,2023.

Dennis is survived by his daughters: Bonnie (Luke) Rame and Stephanie (Adrian) Arevalo; grandchildren: Thomas Rame, James Rame, Meika Rame, Luke Rame, Jr., Antonio Arevalo and Alejandro Arevalo; sister, Kathy Belanger; Fiancée, Maria Doppler; brother-in-law, Phil Doppler; niece, Danielle Doppler and her son,...

Jun 16, 2023

Aida Mora, of Fort Myers, FL formerly of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the age of 92.

Aida is survived by her children: Gladys Mora, Rose Mary Martin and Edwin (Daniela) Mora; siblings: Carlos Molina, Emilio Molina, José Obdulio Molina, Margarita Molina, Elba Molina and Sara Molina; grandchildren: Naomi, Dante (Shivon),...

Apr 23, 2023

Michelle M. Jamroz, age 41, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Michelle is survived by her daughter, Ava; mother, Mary Kelley; father, John Jamroz; brother, Kevin (Elizabeth McBride) Jamroz; nephew, Robert McBride; grandmother, Louise Kelley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was preceded in passing by her maternal grandfather, James Kelley; and...

Apr 15, 2023

Larry L. Bond, Jr., age 48, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Larry is survived by his sisters: Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly Bond (Willie Martinez), Joyce (Terry) Hoeckendorff; nieces and nephews: Rachel, Anthony, Allison, Renee, Hanah and Nathan; and his mother, Patricia Brock.  Larry was preceded in passing by his father, Larry L....