LaNell (McDonald) Holycross

LaNell Holycross (nee McDonald) 79, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Riley House in Munster on Saturday April 6, 2019.  She is survived by her son Clinton R (Cindy) Holycross, grandson Christopher (Nicole Geffert) Holycross & Dustin (Hayley) Holycross, great grandson Mike Geffert, several grand-dogs, her lifelong friend Virginia (Bob) Heflin, and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.  LaNell was preceded in death by her brother Gwin McDonald, her parents, and grandparents. 

Friends are invited to visit with LaNell's family from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM* on Friday April 12, 2019 at Hillside Funeral Home, 8941 Kleinman Road Highland, Indiana 46322.  A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM* at the funeral home, immediately following; Pastor Dan Nichols, officiating.  Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery at 11:30 AM (EST) on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Covington, Indiana.   *(Please note: visitation and funeral times are Central Standard Time)

LaNell was born September 27, 1939  in Dora, Alabama to the late Ealie & Daisy (Reid) McDonald.  She grew up in Dora, Alabama and Veedersburg, Indiana, and graduated from Fountain Central High School in Veedersburg, Indiana in 1957.   She was married to the late Clinton Duane Holycross on 4/2/1961 in Veedersburg, Indiana, and lived in Veedersburg,  New Jersey, and Hammond.  She loved to read and could finish a book in a week or less. 

LaNell will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

VISITATION
Friday
April 12, 2019
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, CST
Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center 
8941 Kleinman Rd.
Highland, IN 46322

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
April 12, 2019
7:00 PM, CST
Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center 
8941 Kleinman Rd.
Highland, IN 46322
 

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