Obituaries

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,...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Aug 14, 2022

Arturo "Art" S. Diaz, age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Arturo is survived by his daughters: Linda (Louis) Hodges, Josephine (Isabel) IV Martinez, Christine Mancha and Irene (Charles) Diaz-Cruz; siblings: Janie Diaz, Jesse (Anna) Diaz and Rudy Diaz; sister-in-law, Laura Diaz; 14 grandchildren: Toccara "Cara" (Keith), Charles (Marrisa), Marcus (Kala), Freddy...

Jul 29, 2022

Raven Washington, age 31, of Gary, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Raven is survived by her son, Thomas Smith, Jr.; Her parents: Denise and Rodney Washington; and her brother, Rodney Wahington, Jr.

A Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 4:00-8:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located...

Jul 18, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Holmes nee Demas, age 72, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Holmes; son, Christopher Holmes; siblings: Donna Excell-Steffel, Carolyn Slade nee Excell, Ellen Excell, Heather Washburn nee Hunter, Debra Mangerson nee Demas, and Peggy Excell; aunt of many nieces and nephews; numerous...

Jul 17, 2022

Maria Esther Arreguin, age 63, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Rafael Arreguin; children: Heriberto Arreguin, Ana Arreguin, Elizabeth Arreguin, Vanessa Arreguin, and Jessica Arreguin; grandchildren: Angelica, Alyssa, Nikko, Ayanna, Xavier, Gustavo III, Jorge, Sergio, Angel, Arelis, Lorenzo, and Julian; great-grandchild, Noemi; siblings: Rafael, Indalecio, Ponciano, Rogelio,...

Jul 7, 2022

Arlyne E. Scherger, age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Arlyne is survived by her children: Wendy (James) Hole and Paul Scherger; and her granddaughter, Victoria (Phil) Luster-Bartz.  She was preceded in passing by her parents.

Arlyne was a long-time member of The Salvation Army in Munster, IN.

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Jul 6, 2022

Antonio Navarro age 72 of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ofelia; children: Celia (James) Mitchell, Gerardo (Maria) Navarro, Antonio Jr. (Claudia) Navarro, Carmen (Dale) Garza, Elena (Jorge) Figueroa, Sergio (Margaret) Navarro, and Amanda (Jose) Jaramillo; numerous grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and by his siblings: Angelina, Mariano, Guadalupe,...

Jun 16, 2022

Iyla Cora Sue Garcia-Barerra was born asleep on June 16, 2022.

Iyla is survived by her parents, Ashley Garcia-Barerra (nee Culver) and Michael Garcia-Barerra.

Private burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

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Jun 13, 2022

Jo Ann Pauley, daughter of Clifford and Grace (nee Tooley) Pauley, born August 29, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022, at the age of 75.

She received training at the John F. Kennedy workshop.  Jo Ann worked almost 30 years at Aurora Cord and Cable (ALTEX) and about...

Jun 11, 2022

Thomas E. Sherry, age 65, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Thomas is survived by his children: Thomas W. Sherry and Crystal Toddrovich; grandson, Tyler; brother, Jeff (Linda) Sherry; sister, Debbie Ryan; nephews: Kye, Keith, Johnny and Justin.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Thomas and Eleanor "Lee" Sherry.

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