"Joe Benny"

Joseph E. Ignas

age 52, of Hammond IN.

Passed away on Thursday March 7, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laura;

children: Thomas (Emily) Ignas,Timothy Ignas,Krystle Ignas, Lauren Ignas;

grandchildren Ayden, Brandon, Nevaeh, Emma;

mother, Marianne Ignas; step mother, Patricia Ignas;

siblings: Bill (Christina) Ignas, Josephine Garcia (Jeff  Parry), Ralph (Beverly) Ignas,

Mary (Paul) Mc Farland, JoAnn (Terry) Vaughan;

and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Frank Robert Ignas.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday March 10th at 6:00pm at White Funeral Home with Pastor John Hamstra officiating. Cremation will follow services. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, March 10th from 2:00pm until time of service, at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue, in Griffith.

Joseph was an avid fisherman, and a member of the Isaac Walton League.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

For more information please call White Funeral Home at (219)924-4100