Mary Hammond

Mary Lou Hammond, age 70, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

Mary Lou was born Feb. 28, 1955, the daughter of Jack Ford and Ruth (Merchant) Prouty. She was raised by Harold and Ruth Prouty. 

Mary Lou devoted her life to her family and married the love of her life, Stephen Hammond, on August 28, 1971. He passed away on July 2, 2011. 

Survivors include:

Three children — Michelle Hammond, Kokomo, Indiana, Melissa Hammond, Dunkirk, Indiana, Benjamin Hammond (wife: Dosha), Portland, Indiana 

One sister — LaVetha Loucks (husband: Ramon), Portland, Indiana 

Grandchildren — Ariel, Chase, Reece, Jaden, Jalen, Jaila, Javon, Clorissa, Xavier, Xzander, Mathayus, Sam, Branden and Lincoln

Five great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a sister, Roxann Doll. 

Private visitation will be held at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Private burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.