All Obituaries

A bright light has gone out in our world with the passing of Phyllis Elaine Bradburn Woods, on July 6, 2020, at the age of 96. Born on June 5, 1924, in Hammond, IN, to Stanley and Meredith Bradburn, Phyl lived her life in the same city with a brief year in Colorado as a child. Early on, she knew that she wanted to be a hairdresser. As a child, she had styled her grandmother's hair as well as her friends'. She opened her own small beauty shop in her home in 1964 and women came...

Jon Franklyn Swanson, age 64, of Griffith, IN passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Debbie, son Timothy (Stephanie), daughter Megan (Nathaniel) Fentress, grandchildren Deyon, Harper, Logan, Luke, brother Tom (Debbie), sisters Connie (Jerry) Zeilinga, Lisa (Tony) Baranowski and Carole Swanson.  He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lillian, brother Ray, sister Bertranne and beloved son Ryan.  Jon was born January 4, 1956...

Petronella "Pet" Kuiper, age 98, of Gary, IN passed away peacefully in her home July 3, 2020. She was born on August 6, 1921 to Herman and Johanna Porter. On March 27, 1943, she was married to Dick Kuiper. To this union five children were born: Rick, Herman, Jo, Jill and Bryan.   She is survived by: children, Herman Kuiper, Jo Blink, Jill (Ed) Johnson, and Bryan Kuiper; grandchildren Jeff Krygsheld (late Darcy), Jerry (Dawn) Kuiper, Darla (Chris)...

Martin Velasquez., 42, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.  He is survived by his loving son Damarion, and numerous additional loving family and friends.  Martin was preceded in death by his mom, brother, uncle, and grandparents. There are no public services scheduled for Martin.  He will be buried at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Indiana. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Creamtion Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by...

Pauline Riley passed away at home in Hammond, Indiana.  She was born in Equality, Illinois on January 29, 1925.  She worked at Keys Fibor Company, and retiired to her home in Hessville, Indiana.  Her husband passed away June 25, 2005, after 59 years of very a happy marriage.  They had six children: Edward Riley, Diane Campbell, Patricia Warmolink, Richard Riley, Jackie Dinelli, and Debbie Goughenour.  She was also a grandmother of twelve, and a great-grandmother...

Elmer Kirkland, 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2020. He is survived by: children Brenda (late Avery) Miller of Tellico Plains, TN, Kathy (Kenneth) Pugh of Hammond, IN, Judy (Edward) Hawthorne of Liberty, TX, Tim (Jennifer) Kirkland of Winamac, IN, and Cheryl Kirkland of Hammond, IN, grandchildren Erin (Lindsay) Stephens, Paul Hawthorne, Jeanie Miller, Jackie Kirkland, Jolene Miller, Benjamin Pugh, Justine (Tim) McDaniel, Jesse Kirkland, and Shiloh Kirkland,...

James William Hoogeveen Sr., 78, of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Gloria, beloved children: James (Kimberley) Hoogeveen Jr., Chris (Terri) Hoogeveen, Tammy (fiance Darwin) Anderko, dear grandchildren: Joshua (Eva), Adriel, Sophia, Conor, Mac, Chloe (Adam), Stewart, Luke, five loved great-grandchildren, and numerous additional loving family and friends.  James was preceded in death...

Gil R. Lopez, 68, of St. John, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Mary Ann, beloved children: Amber (John) Olmstead, Eric (Danielle) Lopez; dear grandchildren: Alexandra (Xavier), Taylor, Charlie, Eden, Ellie, beloved sisters: Alma (German) Malave, Diana Colon, and numerous additional loving family and friends.  A Celebration of Life Gathering for Gil will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at...

Wilma (Janie) Flud, age 79, of Gary, IN, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. She is survived by: daughter Lisa Cummins, son Roger Flud, daughter-in-law Tammy Flud, brother Aaron (Linda) Skinner, sister Emma Ham, grandchildren Samantha (Ben) Saylor and Amanda Flud, great-grandchild Elizabeth Saylor, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Johnie Flud, son Robert (Bob) Flud, parents Maxine & Leonard Skinner, sister Gloria, brother-in-law Dan Edwards,...

Lisa Marie Ryan passed away suddenly on June 26, 2020 at the age of 54. She is survived by her daughter and son, Destiny and Brandon Ryan (Sam). Her children were her world and she would do anything for them as well as they would do for her. She also had a beloved sister Debbie Lakin (Lowell) who was always there for her. Her dog Riley was her right hand man, never left her side once. One of the recent blessings for her was her grandchild Isaiah.  She is going to be so missed by...