Hammond Central High School Indiana Alumni Obituaries

Geraldine Jeri Emery age 95 of Pinellas Park FL passed away on January 5 2025 at Goldton Assisted Living in St. Petersburg FL. Jeri was born in Hammond Indiana and moved here in 1959 from La Porte Indiana where she worked as a teacher at Starkey Elementary until retiring and was a member of Sacred H...

Herb E. Schumann 89 peacefully passed away on December 30 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hammond Indiana to Herbert and Helen Helfen Schumann he grew up in Griffith Indiana where he developed a deep sense of community and family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years Catherin...

Daniel Leyva age 44 of Chicago Illinois passed away Tuesday January 27 2026 at home. Daniel is survived by 2 daughters and Emilia Alma Leyva and Valerie Alessandra Leyva mother Alma Rose Wennerberg grandmother Aurelia "Carmen" Diaz 2 brothers Jose Melinda Avelar and Rodolfo Mary Leyva Jr. uncles Jos...

Shirley Jane Brach age 78 of Burnham Illinois passed away at her home on January 13 2026. She was born to Frank and Lucille ne Johnson on March 30 1947 in Hammond Indiana. Shirley Jane Brach age 78 of Burnham Illinois passed away at her home on January 13 2026. She was born to Frank and Lucille ne J...

Kevin Ray Watkins age 61 of Hammond Indiana passed away January 13 2026 in Dyer Indiana. He was born to Homer and Ruth Mae nee Smith Watkins on July 8 1964 in East Chicago Indiana. Kevin is survived by his wife Paula nee Richardson Watkins and family. Kevin Ray Watkins age 61 of Hammond Indiana pass...

Iola Darling, affectionately known to family and friends as “Sweet,” was born on October 7, 1936, in Portland, Arkansas, to Lonnie Smith and Dorothy Marie Lindsey Smith. She departed this life on January 5, 2026. Her parents preceded her in death.Iola was the firstborn of six children and accepted C...

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Jose D. Casillas, affectionately known as Danny, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Hammond, Indiana. Born on August 19, 1977, in East Chicago, he embraced life with an infectio...

John E. Cory, Sr., age 96, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. John is survived by his children: John E. (Jack) & Gayle Cory, Jr., and Jackie & Lloyd M...

Billie Wayne Nelson Sr., age 68, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away December 22, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1957, at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago. Bill was a life...

Kenneth Culver, age 71, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Kenny is survived by: Tommy (Lisa Chen) Culver, David Culver, Danny Culver, Merri (Gary) L...

Jessica Marie Crider passed away on January 1 2026. She was 36 years old and was born on March 14 1989 at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond Indiana she was raised in Schererville Indiana. She loved animals and spending time with her family. She loved horses her two cats Precious and Greyson her rabbi...

Esther Priscilla Bowersox Aguilar 85 of Hammond Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born November 28 1940 to Ray and Petra Aguilar in East Chicago Indiana. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She began driving for Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center...

Betty Jean Lewis was born Betty Williams on September 15 1938 in Brickies Arkansas to the union of Press and Willie V. Williams. She was one of twelve children. Betty graduated from Hammond Tech and began her professional career as a BuyerSupervisor at Edward C. Minas Store. She also worked at Calum...

Janice Kade Gatlin was born on November 19 1954 in Tylertown Mississippi to Audree G. Ginn and Hubert H. Ginn and was later raised in Hammond Indiana where she built a life rooted in family loyalty and quiet strength. As a child Janice was baptized at St. John AME Zion Church in Hammond Indiana a fo...

Margaret Mary Landherr 84 of Belvidere IL passed away Saturday January 10 2026 surrounded by her family at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford IL. She was born on September 18 1941 in Hammond Indiana. The daughter of Aloysius and Mary Wachowiak Ciciora. She attended St. Victor Catholic School...

Dorian James Epps, age 64, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, Illinois. Dorian was born June 16, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois.

Leah Riband born Leah Rae Hyslop aged 84 of Fort Washington PA beloved wife mother grandmother aunt godmother and friend to many passed away on September 23 2022 in Lafayette Hill. Leah was born in Hammond Indiana in 1938 and earned a B.S. in Nursing from St. Marys College in Notre Dame Indiana wher...

FLORENCE Amy Arlene Doll McCain 71 met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 24 2025. She was born in Hammond Indiana the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lillian Brown Doll. She graduated from Tennessee Temple University with a degree in education and was an educator for several years. She al...

Kimberly Ann Howard, 68, of Whitesville, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Kim was born in Hammond, Indiana, on August 22, 1956, to the late William and Patricia Murphy Burch. Kim enjoyed her family immensely and loved spending every moment with them. She worked dili...

Vincent Elliott Grubb age 53 of Hammond Indiana passed away January 8 2026 in Munster Indiana. He was born to Vernon and Sue nee Wagman on August 21 1972 in Hammond Indiana. Vincent Elliott Grubb age 53 of Hammond Indiana passed away January 8 2026 in Munster Indiana. He was born to Vernon and Sue n...

Billie Wayne Nelson Sr. age 68 of Hammond Indiana passed away December 22 2025. He was born on January 4 1957 at St. Catherines Hospital in East Chicago. Bill was a lifelong resident of the Hammond area and attended HammondTechnical Vocational High School. He spent many of his professional years wor...

David T. Ready 88 passed away peacefully on January 18 2026 at Caring Cottage on Brandel in South Bend Indiana. He was born May 3 1937 in Hammond Indiana to David L. and LoRaine Adelsperger Ready. He was married to MaryLee Hodson from September 9 1967 to 1988 and had two lovely daughters with MaryLe...

Joyce Madeline Moles 94 of Dunbar West Virginia passed away after a bout with pneumonia on December 25 2025 while in rehab at Genesis of Dunbar. She was born on October 1 1931 in Charleston West Virginia to the late Irvin Freeman and Mabel Jane Atkinson Brisedine of Frame WV. Joyce was a graduate of...

Gregory F. Wisowaty age 71 of Lowell Indiana passed away December 30 2025 in Lowell. He was born to Leonard and Gloria nee Leff Wisowaty Sr. on October 18 1954 in Hammond Indiana. He is survived by his family including his daughters Tracy and Stacie. Gregory F. Wisowaty age 71 of Lowell Indiana pass...

Christie S. Signorelli ne Sparling age 51 of Hammond IN passed away Friday December 26 2025. She was previously married to Marcus Signorelli with whom she shared her beloved daughter Christina Signorelli. She is survived by her daughter as well as her loving parents Robert F. Sparling and Marzia R. ...

Bernadine Bernie Walker 91 of Beaumont died on Tuesday December 30 2025. She was born on March 22 1934 in Hammond Indiana. In her younger years she was an avid downhill skier. Bernie enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys Notre Dame and UT football. A very devoted and loving mother of four she loved at...