Obituary

How to sum up a lifetime of love and kindness? Sandy saw the best in everyone, always playing devil’s advocate and looking for the fundamental goodness within. Through cancer treatments and illness, pain and suffering, she tried to keep a smile on her face. Indeed, many people from the treatment centers to the hospice staff commented on what a beautiful smile she had - to the very end. Sandy was born in Chicago, grew up in Hammond, and was a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, class of ’66. In 1985,

Don DeArmond Jr, age 72, peacefully made his journey home to the Lord on August 16, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease. Born to Millie (Smith) and Don DeArmond on February 5, 1951, he was raised in Hammond, IN with his beloved siblings Linda (Larry) Ray and Jeff (Gayla) DeArmond. Linda was a rock for Don throughout his battle with heart disease and he loved her dearly. Don was currently residing in Hebron, IN with is only child, Nicole Vadas, son-in-law Adam Vadas, and 3 grandchildren, Diane Daniel,

Never leave 'I love you' un-said... Dawn Marie Penrose 11/30/62 - 08/15/23 On August 15, 2023 Dawn took her last breath at 5:22 pm in the ICU of Northwest Health- Porter. Dawn was a brave warrior fighting many battles at once, but left this world surrounded by her children, family and friends. Preceded in death by her Grandparents and Great Grandparents, her Mother; Gloria Penrose, her Father; Virgil Penrose Sr., a Son; Shawn Penrose, her best friend; Trish Dolph, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Nephews. Dawn leaves behind three Children;