Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2021

Danny Powers

Danny Powers, age 62, of Gary, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Jackie Powers; three daughters: Kathy Powers, Amy Powers (Scott Savich), and Lisa (Bradley) Johnson; stepson Joseph Hudson; five precious grandchildren: James Jacobson, Bryce Jacobson, Zander Savich, Julian Johnson, and Phillip...

Dec 11, 2021

Jeanette M. Gard (nee Mielnik)

age 95, of Highland, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Jeanette is survived by her loving sons: James, Jr. (Joan) Gard of Downers Grove, IL, Michael (Dan Hobohm) Gard of AZ, and Jeffrey (Karen) Gard of St. John; eight precious grandchildren; five beloved...

Dec 10, 2021

John George Peter Jr.

age 76, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. John is survived by his siblings, Helen (Lou) Gacsy, Velma (Fred) Palla and Joe Peter; brother-in-law, Lou Kwell; nephew, Louis (Kathy) Kwell; and great-nieces, Sherry (Bill) Loving, Sarra (Zach) Hill and Samantha Kwell (Mark Jakubowicz). Preceded in death by his...

Dec 8, 2021

Michael Alexander Heady, age 28, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He is survived by his parents: Robert and Rebecca Heady, brother, Robert Heady (Kristine), sisters April Hochstetler (Brandon), Margaret Heady and Kiersten Tinoco, nephew and niece Robert and Georgia Heady.  Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Robert and Betty Heady and maternal grandparents Carroll and...

Dec 8, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Bock (nee Gaskey)

age 91, of Hammond (Hessville), Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by cherished family. Survivors include her loving children: Carol (Tom) Guzman of Naperville, IL, William (Chris) Bock Jr. of Schererville, IN, Dennis (Gloria) Bock of Whiting, IN, Nancy (Tim) Langbeen of Portage, IN, and Cathie (Donny) Blair...

Dec 3, 2021

Patricia V. Thomas (nee Mazur)

Heaven gained another angel on Friday, December 3, 2021. Patricia V. Thomas, age 93, of Hammond, went to be with her Lord. Patricia will be lovingly remembered by her children: James (Debra) Thomas, Marilyn (Chuck) Pennock, Don (late, Joan) Thomas, Paul Thomas, and Judi (Marc) Yakab; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;...

Dec 1, 2021

Joyce G. Halcomb

age 86, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Joyce is survived by her daughter Susan (late, Dan) Bosnich of Arizona; Timothy R. Halcomb of Hammond; grandchildren: Timothy G. and Johnathan Halcomb, Marco G. (Kayla) Bosnich and Jennifer (Brent) Holmes; seven great-grandchildren: Arabella, Zanna, Merissa,  Ty, Corina, Eliana Rayne, and...

Dec 1, 2021

Pamela Joan Frangello

September 15, 1949 – December 1, 2021

Pamela Joan Frangello, age 72, lifelong resident of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She is survived by her son, Edward DeLosh, Jr.; grandson, Davis Davalos-DeLosh; sisters: Patricia (James) Piekarczyk, Jacy Frangello, Debra Newbolds, and Frances Lyell; brother, Michael Frangello, Sr.; and many...

Nov 26, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" J. Zygmunt

age 73, of Dyer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 26, 2021.  Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years Mary Lou Zygmunt (nee Gratto); loving daughter Jennifer Zygmunt; siblings: Robert (Marilyn) Zygmunt, MaryAnn (Jim) Quirin, and Christina (John) Frett; uncle Edward (late Carolyn)...

Nov 25, 2021

Anne D. Collins

On November 25, 2021, Anne D. Collins, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 87. Anne was born on July 25, 1934 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Chauncey and Sarah Darling. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from John Brown University in 1959, majoring in radio production....

Nov 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" Le Eckery

March 14, 1970 - November 22, 2021

Southgate, MI

Robert "Bob" Le Eckerty, age 51, of Hammond, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 22, 2021, and our hearts will never be the same. Bob was born in Vietnam to Jimmie and Giau (Le) Eckerty and was...

Nov 21, 2021

Alice D. Gordon (nee Coto)

age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Alice is survived by her loving children: Sharon (Doug) Latham, Susan (Charles) Jett, and Robert (Cheryl) Gordon, Jr.; precious grandchildren: Mary, Alison, Matthew, Laura, Thomas, Sara, Douglas, Andrew, and Aaron; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings: Joseph (Brenda), Kathy (Clark) Backlund,...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas M. Adams "Nice Guy Tom Adams"

age 63, of Highland, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, was called by the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Rebecca Adams (nee Hoehn); children, Melissa (Louis) Oseguera, Matthew Kile and Kelly Adams; grandchildren, Cody and Aiden Kile;...

Nov 18, 2021

Adela "Dottie" Marie Kohut

age 94, of Crown Point formerly of Hammond, IN was called by the Lord…to play cards in Heaven on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Adela is survived by her loving son, Mark (Cheri) Kohut; precious grandchildren, Vera and Peter Kohut; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, Michael and Mary Lasko;...

Nov 17, 2021

David W. Kiel

Beloved husband, Father and Grandfather, David W. Kiel, passed away at the age of 67. The Lord called him home on Wednesday November 17th, 2021 while he was surrounded by his loving family at home.

This gentle, loving, caring man has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and...

Nov 14, 2021

Robert Heimback

Robert Heimback, age 73, passed away on November 14, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents William and Ruth Heimback as well as grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his brother Donald (Lydia) Heimback as well as many cousins.

Robert loved throwing the football and playing ping-pong with brother...

Nov 13, 2021

Donald "Don" E. Smith

Donald "Don" E. Smith, age 79, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Don is survived by his sons: John (Barb), Michael (Peg), Anthony (Angela), Stephen (late Melissa), and Robert Smith; grandchildren: Zachary, Cheyenne (Mark), Hunter, Thomas, Jennifer, and Amy; one great-grandchild Wyatt; step-daughters Valerie (Matthew) Crowl and Yvette Venable;...

Nov 11, 2021

Shelby J. Knight (Nee Mewbourn)

age 84, of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Shelby is  survived by her daughter, Jeannie (Jeff) Reidenbach ; siblings, Chris Mszar, Irene Loftis and Patsy Orlando; grandchildren, Terry(Rhonda) Pate, Sabrina(Jake) Clark and Joshua(Kim) Throgmorton; great grandchildren, Landon, Logan and Lexi Clark; and many nieces and nephews....

Nov 11, 2021

Marie "Mamie" L. Zambo (nee Wawrzyniak )

Age 93, of Whiting, IN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Marie is survived by her children: Theresa (late Edward) Muffett, Marilyn (late Bob) Bean, and Edward S. (Krystal) Zambo; brother Robert (Marilyn) Warzyniak; grandchildren: Michelle (Jason) Jabczynski, Melissa Kinley, Steven Bean, Eric Bean, Garrett Zambo, Gretchen...

Nov 7, 2021

Sandra "Sandie" J. Collard (nee Frysztak )

Age 71, of Schererville, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Sandie is survived by her daughter Tracey (Jim) South, two grandchildren: A.J. and McKenna; sister Joan Frysztak; brother David (Jan) Frysztak; nephew Matthew; dear friends: Debbie Smith, Steve Lytle, Doris Mazurski, Linda Kozicki, and many other friends...