Obituaries

Jun 11, 2022

Helen S. O'Mara, age 81, of Hammond, IN went to Heaven on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" T. O'Mara; beloved mother, Clara Craig; sister, Carol Costas; and brother, Gerald Craig.  Helen leaves behind her brother, Hershel (Noreen) Craig; and sister, Linda Lewandowski; 5 nieces and nephews, and...

Jun 2, 2022

Mark E. Entrop, age 65, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Mark is survived by Nieces: Krista Entrop and Karyn Governale; sister-in-law, Roberta Entrop; his close cousin, Carol (Ken Kawa) Skweres and several other cousins.

Mark was preceded in passing by his parents: James and Adeline Entrop; his brother, Paul and...

May 31, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Sieving - Erickson, 80, passed away May 31, 2022.

Ann Elizabeth Sieving was born on March 31, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Eldor Christian Sieving, and Martha Albertina (Wuerffel) Sieving. Eldor was the principal at St. Paul's Lutheran School. Ann was born on the Tuesday of Holy Week, so, rather than be at the...

May 22, 2022

Keith E. Alexander, age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Keith is survived by his sister: Rebecca "Becky" (late William) Bailey; nieces: Amy Alexander, Candace (Gus) Kouros, Ashley Alexander, Trisha Kouros, and numerous others; nephews: Eric Alexander, Dylan (Lizzie) Alexander, Sean Pinson and numerous others; ...

May 19, 2022

Judith "Sugar" L. Batey, age 75, of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at home.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Regina Rizzolo; son, Jamie Fox; Grandson, Anthony Michael Rizzolo; stepson, James A. Batey, Jr.  Judith was preceded in passing by her husband, James Alton Batey, Sr and son, Michael L. Batey.

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May 16, 2022

Lorraine D. Dierking, age 74, of Hammond IN passed away on Monday May 16, 2022.

Lorraine is survived by her children: Gina (fiancée Todd Warburton) Montealegre, Eric Montealegre, Edgar (Julie) Montealegre; grandchildren: Donald, Marissa and Stephanie; Brother, Edward (Carol) Dierking; several nieces and nephews.  Lorraine was preceded in passing by her parents: Edward and Stephanie Dierking; ex-husband,...

May 9, 2022

Frank "Bubba' E. Koonce, Jr., age 20, of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, May 9, 2022, at home.

Frank is survived by his parents: Frank E. Koonce, Sr and Lynn M. Koonce (nee Climer); brother, Dylan T. Koonce; sister, Kayla M. Koonce; grandparents: Tom and Brenda Climer and Cheryl Koonce; fiancé, Naiya Robinson-Stewart; aunt, Misty...

Apr 17, 2022

Norma L. Goff, Age 81, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Norma is survived by her husband of 55 years, Chester Goff; brother, Richard (Pat) Burchett; nephew, Richard Burchett; niece, Kristy (Derek) Riley.  Norma was preceded in passing by her parents: Talmadge and Hazel Burchett and her brother, Gary Lee Burchett.

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Mar 25, 2022

Barbara Ruth Anderson, age 92, of Valparaiso, IN and previously of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Northwest Health-Porter.  Barbara was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Erwin and Carrie Bell Walls on April 28, 1929.  She came to Hammond, Indiana around 1941 and graduated from Hammond High School in 1947.  Barbara worked at LaSalle...

Mar 1, 2022

Linda "Lynn" J. Birchell, age 73, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Lynn is survived by her children: Dawn (Scott) Kretchmer and Troy (Stacie) Birchell; grandchildren: Brandon (Bethany) Kretchmer, Cheyenne (fiancé, Ozzie Moreno) Kretchmer, Jacob Cruz, Joshua Birchell and Justyn Birchell; great grandchildren: Sophia Cruz and Gabbie Cruz; her dog, Misty and her...

Feb 15, 2022

After a full life Jean M. David passed on February 15, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born on December 16, 1925, to Frank and Marie (Buchinski) Swierczak. Loving wife of the late George David, Jean is survived by her son Jeff David (Dianne) of Indianapolis, daughter Linda Casey (Don) of Concord, CA, and 4 grandchildren, Kris...

Feb 14, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" J. Godbolt (nee Mecyssine), age 84, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Kathleen is survived by her loving children: Dwayne (Elaine Balio) Godbolt of Hammond, IN., Douglas (Tami) Godbolt of Lowell, IN. and Doyle (Dawn) Godbolt of Hammond, IN.; proud grandmother of: David (Amy) Godbolt, Brittney (Robbie) Cruse, Kalyne (Tony) Lopez,...

Feb 12, 2022

Gerald R. Eichensehr, Sr., age 79, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Nancy D. Eichensehr (nee Augustyn); children: Maryann (Scott) Bowers, Marcie (Greg) Mokol, Shelly (Gary) Robinson and Mark Eichensehr; grandchildren: Diana (David) Cole, Victoria (Jason) Bultema, Melaina Blanchard, Hannah Blanchard, Olivia Bowers, Ty Bowers, Angie Lloyd,...

Feb 12, 2022

Roberto Maldonado Torres was born on June 7, 1951, to Juan Torres Saez and Epifania Maldonado Santos in Barranquitas, PR, where he was raised along with his brothers and sisters. In 1968, at the age of 17, he traveled to Chicago, Illinois where he met his beloved Ana Digna (Laboy). Roberto and Ana were married on April 4, 1969...

Feb 3, 2022

Walter "Wally" D. Schreurs, age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Walter is survived by his wife of 25 years, Debra L. Schreurs (nee Gregory); children: Sherry Young, Kenneth (Jenn) Young, Annette (Brian) Wilcox and Richard Schreurs; grandchildren: Angel, Jazmine, Tory, Tony, JJ, Alexis, and one on their way, due July 2022. ...

Jan 23, 2022

Siebert "Gene" E. Culbertson, age 87, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Gene is survived by his children: Paul Ray Culbertson, Cynthia (James) Thomas and Samantha (Jason) Blankenship; grandchildren: Joshua Culbertson, Jonathan (Julienne) Wagner, Jasmine Thomas, Michael Wagner, Emily Wagner, Noah Thomas, Brian Culbertson, Alex Culbertson, Jordan (Shyanne) Culbertson; great grandchildren: Lydian, Dezerus,...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose "Pepe" A. Matchain, Sr., age 63, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Jose is survived by his children: Junior A. (Jennifer) Matchain and Jeanette A. Matchain; grandpa of: Francisco Matchain and Damien Matchain; siblings: Lorie Matchain, Carlos Matchain, Salo Matchian, Linda (Mario Perez) Matchain and Juan Matchain; Uncle to...

Jan 20, 2022

Freddie K. Russell, age 86, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, after battling lingering health complications.

Freddie is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sharon (nee Hudspeth); 4 devoted sons: Bobby (Dody) of Griffith, IN, Carl (Colleen) of Dyer, IN, Richard (Brenda) of Griffith, IN and Dennis (Mary) of Highland, IN; 6...

Jan 18, 2022

Michael J. "Mikey" Curcione, age 54, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Michael is survived by his children: Kelly J. (Max) Spruth and Joey (Yessi) Curcione; mother, Stephanie Noble; sister, Gina Curcione; nieces: Shannon (Chris) Rodriguez and Stephanie (David Durham) Sasenberg; nephew, Luc Bindel. Michael was preceded in passing ...

Jan 18, 2022

Virginia Cameron, age 78, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Virginia is survived by her children: Harvey (Shelly) Cameron, Jr. and Marsha Cameron; Nanny to grandchildren: Darrion, Davon, Michael, DeAndre, Christopher, Eric, Brian and Rashawn; great grandchildren: Kamorah, Luna, Sharvey, O'Shae, Bryce, Brentley, Eriana, Eric, Jayceon, Aaliyah...