All Obituaries

Shirley J. Welch, age 87, of Griffith, passed away March 22, 2023. She is survived by her children: Heather McCarthy and Cynthia Welch; grandchildren: Patrick (Shakyla) and Darby; great grandson Memphis O’Shea McCarthy; sister: Mary (Ed) Budny; brothers: Nick (Linda) Budack, Robert Budak; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (‘Dick”); parents Eli and Anna; brother Eli; grandson O’Shea Patrick McCarthy; sister June (late Tom)...

Robert L. O’Dell, Jr. age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Anita; children: Brian (Jessy) O’Dell of Los Angeles, CA, Amy (Taylor) Carls of Griffith; granddaughters: Julia, Natalia, Annica, and Bella; great grandsons: Evan and Jeremiah; sister Debbie O’Dell; brother-in-law Doug (Jean) Harris; sister-in-law Sheila (Rex) Oravec; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter...

Kellie A. Bytnar, age 48, of Griffith, passed away on March 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Brian; children: Lauren (Steve) Hoover, Linzie (Rodolfo) Bytnar, Brian Bytnar, Jr.; grandchildren: Adelena and Camden; mother Delores Lukesh; brothers: Tom (Adrienne) McCarthy, Ron (Janet) McCarthy, Mike McCarthy; several nieces and nephews. Friends may meet with the family on Saturday March 25, 2023, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. Glen Park...

William A. (Bill) Leonard of Griffith passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family.  He is survived by his children: Lauren (Vince) Sudeta of West Point, NE; Rosemary of Griffith; Roberta Gettler of Crown Point; Kathleen (Dennis) Maloney of Orlando, FL; Lawrence (Paula) of Channahon, IL: Thomas (Mary) of New River, AZ; John (Kenneth) of Madison, WI; Anna (Daniel) Knaver of Crown Point; Mary (James) Bohney of Mooresville, IN; Susan Bujna of...

Joe “Joey” Cisneros, age 39, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Christina; children: Eva Grace, Vince, Vanessa, Veronica, Victoria; grandchildren: D.J. and Noah; mother Angela (Sonny) Flores; sister Annette Castro; sister-in-law Amanda (Benny) Castellano; nieces: Analise (Andrew), Amanda, and Hannah; nephews: A.J., Juan, Benny, Robert, Santana, Rocky, and Orlando; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by...

Judith Ellen Barenie, lifelong resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday March 10, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Judy cherished all her survivors, who include her mother, Rita Barenie of Griffith; brothers Merv (Linda) of Crown Point, John of Griffith, Mark (Angela) of Crown Point, and Paul (Jennifer) of Schererville; sisters Carolyn (Lewis) Belcher of Griffith, Ellen (Jay) Wolters of Lowell, Mary (Bob) Stratton of Westfield, IN., Julie (Don) Peterson of St. John, and...

Mary Alice Deasy, age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She is survived by her friends Jeannie (Frank) Martone; and the Miiller Family: Kurt, Julie, Camden, Luke, and Zachary. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Grace Deasy; brothers: Jack, Roger, and Michael; and her best friend Rita Ally. Services will be private. Inurnment will be at St. John/St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond, Indiana. Mary Alice retired from Keyes Fiber in Hammond. She enjoyed going to...

Nancy A. Wiening, age 87, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her children: Vicki Sanders, Michael (Shelene) Wiening, Kathleen Holt, Amy (Mark) Hamilton; grandchildren: William, Christina, Rachel, Amber, Madison, Mark, Jr., Anthony; six great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Marie Carlson; husband Edward; daughter Rebecca; and grandson Jeremy. A Funeral Service will be held on...

Joan Algozzini, age 88, long time resident of Griffith passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her son John (LeeAnne) Algozzini; granddaughter Molly Anne (Adam) Lewis; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Alexander; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband John; sister Betty D. Ragelis. Services will be private. Inurnment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Joan was a member of Griffith Park Full of Art...

Dorothy Brozinski, age 95, of Griffith (formerly of East Side of Chicago), passed away on February 18, 2023. She is survived by her children: Audrey (late Charlie) Jokerst, Kathy (Alex) Aloia, Joni (Warren) Mrowczynski, John (Kitty) Brozinski, Nancy (Rodney) Bozinovich; grandchildren: Kelly, Jeff, Carey, Chris, Haley, Justin, Nikki, Aaron, Jessica, Joe, Lexi, and Zac; great grandchildren: Ryan, Hannah, Alex, Emma, Savanna, Ava, Ty, Wyatt, Sawyer, Ben, Abby, Max, Brooke, and Jack. She was...