Mary Lou 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 February 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:

3 children:  Michelle Hammond – Kokomo, Indiana

Melissa Hammond – Dunkirk, Indiana

Benjamin Hammond (wife Dosha) – Portland, Indiana

1 sister:  LaVetha Loucks (husband Ramon) – Portland, Indiana

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

5 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.