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Daniel C. Ramirez

Daniel C. Ramirez

Dec 23, 2021

Daniel Charles Ramirez age 33 of Hobart, Indiana passed away on Thursday,  December 23rd, 2021. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 24th, 1988.

He is survived by his daughter: Emily Ramirez; mother Deborah Ramirez-Bravo; Father: Daniel Jevyak; brothers: Thomas Jevyak, Ryan Jevyak, Tyler Ramirez, Collin Stover; and sisters Angelique Dougherty, Kaitlyn "Kitty" Jevyak, and Oriana...

Scott Charles Kaska

Scott Charles Kaska

Dec 20, 2021

Scott C. Kaska age 54 of Gary, formerly of Westchester, IL, passed away on Monday December 20th, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of three years, Kristina, sister Jean (Don) Koegel, and aunt Bernice Miller.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday December 29th, 2021, beginning at 12 NOON at St. Mary's Catholic...

Donna Mae (Erdelles)  Silva

Donna Mae (Erdelles) Silva

Dec 18, 2021

Donna Mae (nee Erdelles) Silva peacefully left this life on Saturday December 18th, 2021, to be reunited with her heavenly father and her son, Paul Jason. What a glorious day for Donna, but a heartbreaking one for the family who adored her.

Donna was preceded in death by her son Paul Jason Silva, parents Nicholas and Josephine...

Elias Joseph Williamson

Elias Joseph Williamson

Dec 7, 2021

Elias Joseph Williamson age 20 months of Hammond passed away on Tuesday December 7th, 2021.

He is survived by his mom, Katlynn Williamson, brother Colton Williamson, grandparents William and Jennifer Fox, great-grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time.

Elias enjoyed being...

Everett P Hardel

Everett P Hardel

Dec 4, 2021

Everett P. Hardel, age 88, of Crown Point, Indiana went to his heavenly home following a brief illness on December 4, 2021.  Everett was the son of the late Frances and Paul Hardel and is survived by his wife, Beverly Hardel and sister, Elvira Bard (97) of Utica, Michigan.

Born in 1933, Everett grew up in San...

Beverly Jean Shelby

Beverly Jean Shelby

Dec 1, 2021

Beverly Jean Shelby AKA (Big Grandma) of Hammond Indiana

Daughter of the late Arthur and Helen DeWolf . Departed this life at her eldest daughter's house in St Louis Missouri surrounded by her family on Dec 1, 2021 at the age of 88.

She is survived by her children Patty (Mike) Andrews ,  Sharon (Don)...

Kenneth C Stamper

Kenneth C Stamper

Dec 1, 2021

Kenneth C. Stamper age 83 of Crown Point passed away on Wednesday December 1st. 2021.

He is survived by his children; Laurie Kae Penman (Michael Schaefer), Lynda Lou (Fred) Brey, Lisa Gaye (Charles) Gamblin, grandchildren; Dylan (Amanda) Stamper, Bobbie Sue (Mike) Kvachkoff, Nick (RaeAnna) Brey, Kurt (Kendal) Brey, Trent Brey, Lauren (Ricky) Rodriguez, great-grandchildren Brianna, Olivia, and...

Larry Anthony Bloomer

Larry Anthony Bloomer

Nov 30, 2021

Larry Anthony Bloomer age 59 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday November 30th, 2021.

He is survived by his siblings; Mike (Julie) Bloomer, Charlie (Vicky) Bloomer, Lorrie (David) Fox, Tim (Linda) Bloomer, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and his four-legged companion Dingo.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Bloomer and brother Danny...

Jerome "Jerry" D Dombrowski

Jerome "Jerry" D Dombrowski

Nov 29, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" D. Dombrowski age 75 of Hammond passed away on Monday November 29, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years; Linda, daughter Crystal (Dean) Burrell, siblings David (Dana) Dombrowski, Lorraine Walston, Steven Dombrowski, four-legged companions Hope, Faith, Max, Chewbacca, Katie, and his winged companion Mr. B the Bird.

Jerome was preceded...

Ruth White

Ruth White

Nov 29, 2021

Ruth White age 86 of Hammond passed away on Monday November 29, 2021.

She is survived by her children; Donna (Darrell) Williams, Larry (Joyce) White, Gary White, Karen (Nick Perko) White, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Yvonne Herron.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Claudy and Ila Herron, husband Don White, and...

Jesse M Jones Sr.

Jesse M Jones Sr.

Nov 27, 2021

Jesse M. Jones Sr., age 93 of Highland passed away on Saturday November 27th, 2021.

He is survived by his children; Burns (Sheila) Jones, Jesse "Jack" Jones Jr., Priscilla (Kenneth) Boyd, grandchildren Bonnie (Paul) Timm, Jennifer (Todd) Schweigert, Kenneth Boyd, Kevin (April) Boyd, Kristopher (Jennifer) Boyd, great-grandchildren Zachary (Shannon) Knight, Elijah Knight, Dane, Drew, and Ian Schweigert,...

Roman Michael Dombrowski

Roman Michael Dombrowski

Nov 22, 2021

Roman Michael Dombrowski age 48 of Hammond passed away on Monday November 22, 2021.

He is survived by his parents Jerome and Linda Dombrowski, sister Crystal (Dean) Burrell, cousins Jennifer (Jerome) Williams, Stacy (John) Gaffney, Jennifer Dombrowski, God-mother Carla (Larry) Redden, uncle David (Dana) Dombrowski, four-legged companions Faith, Hope, Max, Chewbacca, Katie, and winged companion, Mr. B....

Ruth A Galvan

Ruth A Galvan

Nov 20, 2021

Ruth A. Galvan age 75 of Valparaiso passed away on Saturday November 20th, 2021.

She is survived by her children; Paulette Ozuna, Michael (Cecilia) Galvan, Erlinda (Victor) Gonzalez, grandchildren; Christopher, Stephanie, Cristian, Reina, Gabriel, Brian, Viviana, Victoria, great-grandchildren; Nevaeh, Christopher Jr., Jocelyn, and brother Richard Carroll.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Charles...

John F. Skeen

John F. Skeen

Nov 16, 2021

John F. Skeen age 83 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021. He is survived by his children Sharon (Dave) Smith, Diane (Late Don) Darrough, Patricia Clark, Margaret Nugent, and Jonna (Anthony) Dosado; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and brother Jerry (Late Judy) Skeen. John was preceded in death by his wife Donna; parents James...

Helen E. (Lane)  Quillen

Helen E. (Lane) Quillen

Nov 15, 2021

Helen E. Quillen age 78 of Portage, formerly of Black Oak passed away on Monday November 15, 2021. She is survived by her children Keith (Brenda) Quillen, Rhonda (Paul Zimmerman) Quillen, and Tina (Kelly) Elston; grandchildren James, Brandon, Anthony, Nathan, Keeley, Tyler, Ashton, Joseph, Jesslyn, Jennifer, and Michael; great grandchildren Zoey, Isabella, Lula, and Maverick; sister Judy (Late Gene)...

Lillian Lopacinski

Lillian Lopacinski

Nov 8, 2021

Lillian A. Lopacinski age 97 of Crown Point formerly of Hometown, IL passed away on Monday November 8, 2021. She is survived by her son Leo (Carolyn) Lopacinski Jr.; granddaughter Amanda (Dylan) Stamper; great granddaughters Brianna, Olivia, and Amelia; numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Josephine Vilimek, husband Leo Lopacinski Sr.,...

Christopher E. Lawes

Christopher E. Lawes

Nov 6, 2021

Christopher E. Lawes age 65 of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Lynn; children Hannah (De Wet) Coetzee, Caitlin (Jeff) Sienkiewicz; and Duffy Lawes; grandchildren Aiden, Tiaan, Isla, Flynn, Declan, and Ali; sister Sharon Lawes, and brother Mack (Judy) Lawes. Chris is preceded in death by his...

Christine L. Kucer

Christine L. Kucer

Nov 1, 2021

Christine L. Kucer age 59 of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Monday November 1, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Kucer; grandchildren McKale and Cadence Moore; sister Lisa (Don) Curtis; niece Bailey (Vin) Molina, great niece Freya; and by her great nephews Roman and Atlas.

Christine...

Helen (Pantazis)  Neil

Helen (Pantazis) Neil

Oct 27, 2021

Helen Neil age 88 passed away peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. She was born January 10th, 1933 in East Chicago, Indiana. She was the daughter of John and Despina Pantazis. Helen was raised in the harbor area of East Chicago. Helen worked many places throughout her life including working at American Steel Foundry...

Charles P. "Carl" Hageman

Charles P. "Carl" Hageman

Oct 26, 2021

Charles "Carl" P. Hageman age 56 of Valparaiso, formerly of Highland, passed away on October 26, 2021. Carl is survived by his son CJ (Julianne McArdle) Hageman; grandchildren Amelia, Oliver, and Lilliana; sisters Kathy (Terry) Scurlock and Linda (Memo) Romo; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Carmen Hageman; infant...

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