John Heino

John J. Heino Hammond, IN John J. Heino, age 52, of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. He is survived by his loving children: John Heino, Jr., Jason (Denise) Heino, Jacob Heino, Nancy Heino; and his former wife, Bonita Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Nancy (nee Trombi) Heino. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville), IN with Rev. Raymond Bocken officiating. Private cremation to follow. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. John was a lifetime resident of the Hammond area. He was employed at Inland Steel as a gas operator. John was well known as "Coach Heino", as he coached baseball for Irving Little League, the Hammond Chiefs and Hammond High School until his death. John was also known as a musician who played drums for various bands in the local music scene and was the former son-in-law to Jerry Clemons I of Dynamite Music, who preceded him in death. John was a loving father and will be missed and remembered always. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. For further information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600. Friends are invited to sign the guest register at www.nwitimes.com/obituaries.