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Edward C. Knight

Edward C. Knight

Dec 18, 2022

Edward Charles Knight, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022.  Ed was born to Robert and Mildred (Drinkut) Knight on September 16, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He graduated from Lawrence Central High School (Indianapolis), setting many track records.  After High School, he was briefly in the U.S. Navy (honorably discharged) and was offered a scholarship to Butler...

Joanne O'Rourke

Joanne O'Rourke

Dec 7, 2022

JoAnne O'Rourke, age 88, was born and lived in Hammond, Indiana most of her life. She is survived by her two loving daughters: Debbie Jo O'Rourke and Terri Lynn Probus; four grandsons: Thomas Michael (Marcy) Probus, Edward Joseph (Monike) O'Rourke, Marcus David Probus and Timothy Harley O'Rourke; six great grandchildren: Cierra Nicole (Alex) Doss, Jordyn Elizabeth, Cierra Jade, Madysen...

Diane Rose (Nordyke)  Helton

Diane Rose (Nordyke) Helton

Dec 4, 2022

Diane Helton (nee Nordyke), age 87, a lifelong resident of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. She is survived by her son, Richard (Renae) Helton of Cedar Lake and daughter, Cathleen (Candy) Schultz of Hammond; three grandsons, Thomas (Erin) Swafford of Hobart, Derrick Helton of Cedar Lake and Douglas Helton of Crown Point; her sister, Judy Johnson...

Virginia Vasquez

Virginia Vasquez

Nov 30, 2022

Virginia Vasquez, age 80, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Virginia is survived by her sons: Raul Ruiz,Jr. and John Ruiz; three grandchildren; two great grandsons; her sister: Mary Holloway; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alberto and Margaret Hernandez and ten brothers.

A Funeral...

Elizabeth Ann (Self)  Geurts

Elizabeth Ann (Self) Geurts

Nov 28, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty and tenderly called Liz by her husband) A. Geurts, Age 94, of Hammond, Indiana passed away and joined our heavenly Father on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1928, at her parents' home in West Terre Haute, IN. and is the daughter of James Self and Gwen (Hill)...

Janet G Ball

Janet G Ball

Nov 13, 2022

Janet G. Ball, age 82, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Janet is survived by her children: William C. Ball, Kevin M. (Annette) Ball, Cheryl (Mike) Gonski and Kristyn (David) Romans; Grandchildren: Nikole, Ashley, Ryan, Shelby, Reid, Riley and Piper; Great Grandchildren: Alexander, Isabel, Zoee, Natalie and Lettie; Sister, Linda (Bob) Grawcock; brother,...

Florence Ann O'Neal

Florence Ann O'Neal

Oct 31, 2022

Florence Ann O'Neal. age 96, formerly of Orlando, FL, Hammond, IN and Lansing, IL passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Florence is survived by her children: Patricia (Warren) Brown and Pamela (Steven) Guzior; grandchildren: James Brown, Ryan Brown, Ashley Coburn, Austin O'Neal, Conner Guzior and Kaleb Guzior; great grandchildren: Brayden Coburn and Greyson Coburn; siblings: Robert...

Patricia Curtis

Patricia Curtis

Oct 24, 2022

Patricia A. Curtis, age 81, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Patricia is survived by her children: Donald (Lisa) Curtis, Michael Tod (Therese) Curtis; grandchildren: Bailey (Vin) Molina, Brittany Curtis, Ashley Curtis, Tiffany (Caleb) Curtis; great grandchildren: Roman Molina, Freya Molina and Atlas Molina. Patricia was preceded in passing by her parents: Arthur...

Michael J. Braet

Michael J. Braet

Oct 23, 2022

Michael J. Braet, age 59, of Griffith, IN passed away on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, at Community Hospital, Munster, IN with his loving wife, Edie at his side.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN with Fr....

Alexander C Thompson

Alexander C Thompson

Oct 20, 2022

Alexander C. Thompson, age 87, of Hobart IN, passed away on Thursday, October 20,2022

Alexander is survived by his wife, Debi Thompson; children: Robin Thompson, Alicia (Call) Posey, Melissa Caballero and Natasha (Robert) Johnson; stepchildren: Angel (Dave) West and T.J. Morgan; sister: Shelby Lewis; grandchildren: Derek, Ryan, Nicole, Samuel, Katie, Emily, Alexia, Julian, Alyanna, Skylar, Parker, Audrey,...

Benjamin R. Sykora

Benjamin R. Sykora

Oct 16, 2022

Benjamin R. Sykora, age 81, of Hammond, IN. passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Benjamin was preceded in passing by his parents: Benjamin and Leah Sykora, his sister and two nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10:30 AM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue,...

Angela Rose (Villarreal)  Doan

Angela Rose (Villarreal) Doan

Oct 7, 2022

Angela Rose Doan (nee Villarreal) age 65, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert Doan and they would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on November 7th. She is also survived by her son, Christian (Amy Bremner) Doan; sister-in-law, Linda Doan; mother, Helen Perez Villarreal;...

Barbara F Dark

Barbara F Dark

Sep 30, 2022

Barbara Faye Dark age 79 of Hammond, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. She is survived by her children: Brenda Dark, Gary (Stacey) Dark, Charles (Margie) Dark, and Kevin (Kathy) Dark; grandchildren: Ryan (Stephanie) Hickman, Amy (Matt) Vadovic, Amber Dark, Brittany (Jon) Spradlin, Charles Dark Jr., Jessica Dark, Joshua Dark, Jeremy (Sarah) Dark, Tiffany (Ryan) Gates, and Chris...

Gloria E. Demeter

Gloria E. Demeter

Sep 22, 2022

Gloria E. Demeter age 69 of Whiting, Indiana, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022. She is survived by her daughters: Nicole (Phil) Topor, Kimberly (Matthew) Danielson, and Pamela (Robert) Robinson; grandchildren: Ariel, Lucas, Justin, Leah, and Jason; her siblings: Edward (Dannielle) Roszkowski, Regina (Mark) Cassoday, and Mary Jane (William) Daly; several nieces and nephews, and by her fur...

Dennis "Dewie" Johnson, Jr.

Dennis "Dewie" Johnson, Jr.

Sep 19, 2022

Dennis "Dewie" Johnson, Jr., age 52, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Dewie is survived by his father, Dennis Johnson, Sr.; Mother, Loretta (James) Goldyn; sisters: Beth (Jeremy) Faught, Jena (Matt) Morris and Amy (Ben) Moses; aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his best friend, Stephan "Bos" Griffin.  He was...

Timothy J Weston

Timothy J Weston

Sep 16, 2022

Timothy J. Weston, age 43, of Whiting, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at home.

Timothy is survived by his wife, Stephenie Weston; his parents: Robin Weston, James Fink; children: David Pulley, Amanda Weston, Brianna Weston, Christopher Weston, Angelina Garivay and Philip Tanas; siblings: Jason Weston, Shawn Weston, Tiffany Miles and Stephanie Mangual; numerous nieces...

James Earl O'Dea

James Earl O'Dea

Sep 16, 2022

James "Jimmy" Earl O'Dea, age 74, of Hammond, IN, went to join the love of his life Jackie O'Dea on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Jim was a proud Marine whose life was forever changed and molded by his time spent in Vietnam. Jim continued to show his respect for his fellow soldiers by serving as commander of...

John J. Grubich

John J. Grubich

Sep 5, 2022

John J. Grubich, age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at home.

John is survived by his children: John W. (Erica) Grubich, Dawn (Steven) Davis; siblings: Steve G. Grubich, Toni Rae Howard, Stella (Late Terry) Wahler; twelve grandchildren: Anthony (Ashley) Grubich, Charles Pipitone, Chad Dunham, Andrew (Britney) Coffelt, John White, Nolan White,...

Mark W. Daily, Sr.

Mark W. Daily, Sr.

Aug 27, 2022

Mark W. Daily, Sr., age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Mark is survived by his children: Mark (Erin) Daily, Jr. and Matthew (Julie Heinrichs) Daily; grandchildren: Thomas, Isabella, Jack, Nora and Lincoln; Fiancée, Barb Regina; Sister, Mickey (Clive) Daily-Mattice.  Mark was preceded in passing by his parents: Donald and Dianne (nee...

Steven P. Syring

Steven P. Syring

Aug 25, 2022

Steven P. Syring, age 64, of Munster, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at home.

Steven is survived by his mother, Helen Syring (nee Bobalik); and his best friends for over 30 years: Jonathon (Diane) Gleason.  He was preceded in passing by his father, Kurt Syring.

A Funeral Service will take place on...

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