Obituaries

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....

Apr 14, 2023

Florence Mulholland, age 98, of Hammond IN, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at home.

Florence is survived by her children: Mari Beth (Tim Govenor) Mulholland, Maureen (Roy) Alfonso, Kristin Mulholland, Joseph (Julia) Mulholland, Jr., Martin (Deborah) Mulholland; grandchildren: Robert III, Alexandra, Mia, Jasmine, Stephanie, Adam, Caitlin, Brendan, Timothy, Christopher; great grandchildren: Enrique, Wiishkobe, Jacqueline, Jackson,...

Apr 11, 2023

Chester G. Goff, age 76, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2023.

Chester is survived by his brother-in law, Richard (Pat) Burchett; nephew, Richard Burchett and niece, Kristy (Derek) Riley; and many dear friends.  He was preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Norma L. Goff.

On May 22, 1966, he married...

Apr 6, 2023

Rebecca J. Bailey, age 65, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue Hammond, IN 46324 on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 12:00PM with Pastor Chris Steffan officiating.  Cremation will follow the services.  Friends are invited to visit...

Mar 2, 2023

Mitchell Reneé McFerren, fondly known as Mitch, was born on January 7, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH.  Soon after, he settled in Chicago, IL.  He was the first of three children born to the union of Lora and Eugene McFerren (both parents preceded him in death).

He received his formal education at Hirsch Metropolitan high School.  He symbolized...

Feb 24, 2023

Anthony J. "Tony" Kotlowski, age 73, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He is survived by his siblings: Ada (Ron) Landwehr, John Kotlowski, and Regina (Elmer "Jr.") Shreve; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and by his sister-in-law, Rosie Kotlowski. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Sandra; twin brother, Tommy; ...

Jan 30, 2023

Bryon Lee Higginbotham, Jr. "Obie" (dad's favorite child) passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Bryon is survived by his parents: Bryon Sr. and Dorothea Higginbotham; two brothers: Justin (Britney) Culver and Marc Higginbotham; one sister, Kaylee (Tim) Higginbotham; 3 beautiful daughters: Rachel, Lilliana and Natalie Higginbotham; long-loving girlfriend, Kanesha Lowe; mother and father-in-law: Michelle and Tony...

Jan 8, 2023

Seferina R. Saenz, age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her children: Connie (Pete) Moore, Gloria (Aureliano Zazueta) Gonzales, Becky Saenz, Angie (Paul Graska) Saenz, Jose' (JoAnn) Saenz and Dolores (Rafael) Ruiz; grandchildren: Petie, Christopher, Christina, Kari, Joshua, Nick, Carolina, Anthony, Darci, Andrew, Angelica, Celina, Desiree, and Brianna;...

Jan 2, 2023

Stella Guzman, age 63, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Stella is survived by her sisters: Rosalinda (Vidal) Garza and Carol Cavazos; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Santiago and Evinia Guzman; siblings: Norma Flores and Gloria Guzman; and infant sister, Sylvia Guzman....

Dec 28, 2022

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Earle, nee Stengel, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at home.

Patricia is survived by her children: Barbara (Late Robert) Rardin, Kevin (Betty) Earle, Linda Parker, Jeffery Earle, Debbie (Rob) Bodza and Lloyd Earle, Jr.; sister, Mary Rose (late Edward); brother, Larry (Kitty) Stengel; 18 grandchildren; 17 Great-grandchildren;...

Dec 27, 2022

Joan M. Gutierrez (Bandemer) age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home with her loving husband at her side.

Joan is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony G." L. Gutierrez; children: Joseph Gutierrez and Ashley (Shaq) Gibson; grandchildren: Mia Fasula, Ella Fasula, Zoey Gutierrez, Joshua Robinson, Melody Robinson and Lincoln Gibson;...

Dec 24, 2022

William "Bill" McGhee, Jr., age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Bill is survived by his partner, Cheryl Raza; children: Telecia McGee, Denisho McGee, William McGee, III, Jondell McGhee, Kendell McGhee; stepdaughter, Katherine Frazier; grandchildren: Tina, Tazahra, Jeremiah, Heaven, Nevaeh, Ketcha and Sheldon, Jr.; sister, Patricia McGee-Holmes; cousins: Christine Johnson, Jesse Johnson,...