Obituaries

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...

Jan 16, 2022

Frances Hanes, nee Brehmer, age 94, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

Frances is survived by her children: Susan Fusner and Patrick (Pamela) Hanes; grandchildren: Courtney (Kevin) Hanes, Danyelle Hanes, Jeannie (Michael) Kun, Thomas "T.J." (Brittany) Fusner, Jr., Jennifer (Rich) Heuer and Carolyn Fusner; great grandchildren: Chloe, Calley,...

Jan 14, 2022

Carol "Totesie" Pahl, age 74, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Carol is survived by her children: Jeff (Donna) Bogert, Bremmen (Mary) Pahl, Deven (Amanda) Pahl, Nicole (David) Whorl; brother, Richard Hohalek; Nana to eight grandchildren: Carlee (Randy) Barajas, Damian Bogert, Waylon Bogert, Raina Cavanaugh, Jakob (Mikayla)...

Jan 13, 2022

Daniel "Arthur" Becerra, age 91, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.  Daniel is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Juana B. Becerra (nee Barrera); his beloved and devoted children: Renette (Javier) Serna, Daniel (Rebecca) Becerra III, Jeanette (Charles) Cobb, Isabel (Tim) Kornas, Sergio (Yolanda) Rojas, Vincent...

Jan 11, 2022

Victoria P. Cox, age 80, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Victoria is survived by her daughters: Kimberly (David) Kissee, Tamara (Rick Guerrero) Cox, Tracy Cox and Christen (Steve) Disbrow; grandchildren: Amandalynn, Antonio, Jeremy, Jessica, Kristen, Branden and Tyler; special niece, BaBette; several great grandchildren, cousins, a niece and a nephew.  Victoria was...

Jan 11, 2022

Daniel Stasko, age 76, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Sharon Stasko; one child; siblings: Linda (late Jim) Pollock, Dale (late Lee) Stasko; nephews: Little Joe (Marcia) Stasko and Stevie Pollock; brother-in-law: Dan Heninger; and his cat, Shadow.  Daniel was preceded in passing by his...