Obituaries

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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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...