All Obituaries

Priscilla A. Jones age 89 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 72 years Jesse Sr.; children Burns (Shelia) Jones, Jesse “Jack” Jones Jr., and Priscilla (Kenneth) Boyd; grandchildren Bonnie (Paul) Timm, Jennifer (Todd) Schweigert, Kenneth Boyd, Kevin (April) Boyd, and Kristopher (Jennifer) Boyd; great grandchildren Zachary (Shannon) Knight, Elijah Knight, Dane, Drew and Ian Schweigert, Jordan, Addison, Hunter, Brady, Tenley...

Thelma “Faye” Lindsey, age 86 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She is survived by her sisters: Glenda (late Dennis) Hilton, Fran (late Charles) Carpenter, Carolyn (Lemuel) Hall, Betty (Michael) Andrews-Kleinschmidt and by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great- great-nephews and nieces. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents William and Johnnie Andrews, sister Velma Wright and by her fur babies Bear and Buddy. Memorial services...

Christopher James Babbitt Sr. age 62 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2020 after a battle with Covid.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 42 years Louise (Maskovich); children Christopher (Nicole) Babbitt Jr, Ashley (Eric) Sims; grandchildren Morgan, Addison and Chase; mother Mary Babbitt; siblings Michael (Jan) Babbitt, Janee Babbitt and Nancy (late Jeff) Batliner, several nieces and nephews; and also by his four legged companion Gracie...

Charles N. Hess age 57 of Warsaw,  Indiana passed away November 20, 2020 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He is survived by his brother Dale (Connie) Hess of Griffith, Indiana,  close friend and roommate Joyce Light, Uncles Roger (Janet ) Hess and William (Ivory) Steinard and sister in law Lenore (Scott) Enloe. Also niece Krystal (Mike) Varady and nephews Douglas Bales, Blake (Jessica) Stokes and Corey Hess. He was preceded in death by his parents  Jay and Maxine Hess...

John J. Granatir age 81 of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2020. He is survived by his nephews Matty (Nadine) Jabkowski, Joseph (Shelly) Jabkowski, Frank (Javier Garcia) Jabkowski, John (Colleen) Jabkowski; niece Patricia Nichols; and by his numerous great nieces and great nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Granatir, brothers Thomas and James and by his sisters Virginia Krafla, Dolores Cihal, and Eleanor Jabkowski. Funeral service will be...

Mary A. Melton age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday November 18,2020. She is survived by her children; Randy (Kathy) Melton and Karen (Tim) Owczarzak and by her grandchildren Ryan Melton, Janelle Owczarzak and Olivia Owczarzak. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlton and Agnes Melton, Husband Russell Melton Sr, and by her brothers Richard, Raymond, Carl, and Robert. Mary’s services and burial will be private. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and she...

Joseph L. Flores age 65 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday Nov.16,2020. He is survived by his children: Carlos (Felicia) Lopez, Robert (Savannah) Harbin and Joseph (Jennifer) Harbin. Grandchildren: Yvonne, Matthew, Julie, Jasmine, Carlos Jr, Jozzalyn, Robert Jr, Joseph III and Jennna. brother: Robert (Pam) Flores, sisters Sandy (Ruben) Ruiz and Linda Bean;and by his several nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nellie Flore Per Joseph wishes their...

Don O. “Donnie Baseball” Ward Jr age 50 of Knox, formerly of Hammond passed away on Sunday November 15,2020. He is survived by his wife Bobbi; children Zachary, Christopher, Matthew, Emily, and Nathan; and by his granddaughter Mia. Don was preceded in death by his parents Don and Vivian Ward Sr. Per Don’s wishes there will be no visitation or services. Don was a member of IUOE Local #150 of Merrillville. He was an avid baseball fan, and he was a high school baseball...

Gary B. Harris age 65 of Griffith, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Monday November 9th, 2020. He is survived by his children; Diana (Justin) Bush, Reid Harris both from TN, grandchildren; Austin, Madelyn, Hank, siblings; Doug (Jean) Harris of Colorado, Anita (Robert) O’Dell of Griffith, Sheila (Rex) Oravec of Illinois, and his grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Virginia Harris. Per Gary’s wishes, cremation was...