All Obituaries

Norma Jean Dickinson age 86 of Portage, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She is survived by her children Angelo (Joyce) Rosaschi Jr., John (Sue) Rosaschi, Ricky (Susan) Rosaschi, Cheryl Gibson, Raymond Rosaschi, and Jeannie (Peter) Webster; grandchildren Lisa, Dannielle, Angela Joy, Jonathon, Bobby, Crystal, Jason, Melissa, Melanie, Tina, Sebrina, Eric, Ethan, Sarah, Justin, Meagan, Jeannie, Gavin, and Natalie; 35 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren...

James A. “Jim” White Sr. age 74 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019. He is survived by his children James A. (Erin Dahlkamp) White Jr, Patrick (Yun Ping) White, Tamara (David) DeRolf, and Christopher (Janet Hauser) White; and by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren (having a special place in his heart for Jenna). James was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Marie White, and by his wife Patricia White. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday...

Jacquelyne A. Petrie of South Holland, passed on Sunday March 10, 2019 at the age of 86. Diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2007, Jacquelyne is at rest after a courageous 12 year battle. She is survived by her children Rae Lynn Haas, Dawn Petrie, and Paul Allen (Emily) Petrie; Grandchildren Kimberly Olson, Preston and Zachary Petrie; and by her brother Raymond (Late Dolores) Altmann.  Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Frances Altmann; husband Paul Petrie, and by her brother...

Dorothy I. Troehler age 80 of Crown Point passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019. She is survived by her children; Edward (Judy Warner) Troehler, Barb Troehler, Tammy (Late Bob) Spry, Michael (Rhonda) Troehler, and Diane Troehler; Grandchildren MacKenzie, Benton, Tamira, Lilly, Jarod, Alina, and JJ; and by her caregiver Dee Koonce. Preceded in death by her Parents; Plumber and Irene Palmer and by her husband Phillip. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM at...

James J. Barlog “aka River Rat” age 62 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda; daughters Amanda (Eric) Sarkady and Samantha (Josh) Roa; grandchildren Finnley, Nolan, Sullivan, and Aria; sister Jackie (Pat) Logue; brothers Roman (Lynn) Barlog Jr. and Mark (Margaret) Barlog; his father-in-law Ron Urban, and by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Roman and...

Rosemary Gutierrez age 46 of Hammond, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Jorge; children Jorge Gutierrez Jr. and Anjelica Gutierrez; grandson Anthony Joseph “AJ”; mother Mary Ellen Perez; siblings Eduardo (Lupe) Perez Jr., Manuel (Jeannifer) Perez, and Sofia (Frank) Abeyta,; mother-in-law Olga Gutierrez; brother and sister-in-law’s Gilbert Gutierrez, John Gutierrez, Rick Gutierrez, and Diana (Alvino) Melgoza, and by her numerous...

Margaret D. Wiltfong, age 102, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday February 26, 2019. She is survived by her sons Don (Mary Ann) Wiltfong and Tom Wiltfong ; grandchildren Susan (Brooks) Parker, Pamela (Alex) Serrano and Jennifer (Jamie) Midgley; great grandchildren Josie, Sam , Ben, Anna, Matthew Parker; Luca, Lauren, Owen, Ella Serrano and Madeleine Midgley and by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Wiltfong,...

Bruce M. Morgan age 80 of Griffith passed away on Monday February 25, 2019. He is survived by his children; Suzanne (Jeffery) Albrecht, Gregory (Darci) Morgan, David Morgan, and Julie (Fiancée Peter Paulus) Moats; grandchildren Sarah, Jordyn, Bradley, Emily, and Megan; and by his companion Carol Roszkowski. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Elizabeth Morgan. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Griffith Lutheran Church located at 1000 N....

Donald C. Pavelka age 84 of Griffith passed away on Monday February 25, 2019. Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Ann; children Donald P. (Joyce), Michael (Janis) and Stephen; Grandchildren Amanda Raynor, Matthew Pavelka, Heather Pavelka and Jacob Pavelka; Great Grandchildren; Ashley, Alex, and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Emma Pavelka; son Mark; brother Stephen; Step-father Dale Lambert; and by his father and mother in-law Edward and...