All Obituaries

Jacqueline Marie Toweson, age 79, of Sister Lakes Michigan, passed away peacefully with her children by her side in the early morning hours of Friday, July 12th, 2019.  She was born on March 25, 1940, to the late Joseph and Marie Jalovecky and grew up in Hammond, Indiana. Jackie was a 1958 graduate of Hammond Tech High School. She had many professions throughout her lifetime which included hairdresser, dental assistant, and working at Sandy’s Floral Shop in Griffith.  She...

Pauline J. Iliff age 86 of Gary passed away on Monday July 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 25 years; William; children; Edward (Kris) Hudnall, Robert (Lorie) Hudnall, and Brad (Missy) Hudnall, step-daughter; Janet (Gordon) Shirey, grandchildren; Dawn, Paul, Shane, Scott, Hunter, Garret, Ben, Kelly, Colleen, and Jim, great-grandchildren; Peighton, Crystal, Kelly, John, Dylan, Tristan, and Kiran, and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents Moses...

Barbara A. Tall age 67 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 46 years David; daughters Amanda (David) Chapman, Dawn (Larry) Brown, and Kristin (Scott) Bettenhausen; grandchildren Kaitlynn, Ashleigh, Abigail, and Jacob; great grandchildren Emily, Dylan, and Kaden; sister Deborah (David) Guthrie brothers Dennis (Diane) Held, and Douglas (Renee’) Held, and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Norbert and...

Kyle Vincent Young age 32 of Griffith passed away on Friday July 5, 2019. He is survived by his parents; Vincent and Sara Young, grandmother; Allene Bond, and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family members. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Gary. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday July 18, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL...

Alice M. Jones age 80 of Griffith passed away on Thursday July 4th 2019. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Delford; children Sherry (Ford) McDaniel, Dawn (Dale) Straughen, Laura (Greg) Gear, Dale Jones and James Jones; grandchildren Matthew, Sarah (Jacob), Angelina, Donald (Rachel), Cassandra, Brandon; granddaughters of the heart; Heidi and Brittany; great grandchildren Austin, Caleb, Caylee, Giulia, Elise, Brayden, Gabriel and Nolan; brother William (Sandy) Marlowe and several...

Roland “Ron” Herr, age 78 of Highland, formerly of Griffith, passed away Thursday July 4th, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn; son Jeffrey (Lynne) Herr; grandsons Nathan, Ryan, and Daniel; and by his nieces Lynn Herr-Hutnik, DeAnna (John) Bell, and Sheryl (Linda Huval) Herr.   Ron was preceded in death by his parents Emil and MaryAnn Herr, and by his brother Donald J. Herr.   Funeral services will be on Wednesday July 10th at 10:00 am directly...

Cremation was chosen and all services were private.

We said, “See you later,” to the most gifted healer, quick-witted wordsmith, winning card and Monopoly player, compassionate family man, unique snow and sand sculptor, passionate vacationer, dedicated juicer and happy fisherman the world has ever known on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Steven John George was born on March 1, 1956 to George and Nadine (McKenzie) Pollard in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. After living a life in Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, California, Georgia, and Indiana...

Thomas J. Bednarz age 72 of Demotte, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019. He is survived by his sons; Tim Bednarz, Todd (Tiffany) Bednarz, and Steven (Brin) Bednarz; loving grandchildren; Caylin, Aiden, and Kolton; sisters Dorothy Seliga and Sandy Haar; and by his one niece and several nephews. Thomas was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Florence, wife Cathy, and by his infant daughter Tina. Funeral service will be held on Friday June 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME...

Daniel E. Boganwright age 71 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019. He is survived by his son Glen Boganwright; grandsons Arthur, Levi, and Jamison; and by his granddaughters Audra and Kara. He is preceded in death by his wife Gale (May 12, 1983), parents Paul and Lois, and by his daughter Dawn. Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith with Fr. Theodore Mens officiating. Burial will follow at...