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Helen M. Tomera
Nov 14, 2024
Helen M. Tomera, age 96, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024.
She is survived by her sons; Richard (Judy) Tomera, Craig (LeAnne) Tomera, John (Sandra) Tomera, grandchildren; Brittany (Ethan) Chrisman, Ben Tomera, Randy (Lindsay) Tomera, Katherine (Deryk) Gaffney, Christopher (Shay) Gatsche, great-grandchildren; Tyler, Danica, Wyatt, Madison, and several nieces and nephews.
Helen...
Michael J. Campbell
Nov 9, 2024
Michael J. Campbell, 58, of Griffith, IN passed away suddenly in his sleep.
He is survived by stepmom Sheila (Tom) Cushing; siblings Cynthia (William) Bolinger, Tonya (Leui) Kuchar, Jerry (Jane) Parsons and Pam Brown; children Mia (Ronald) Higginbotham and Chad Campbell and his two grandchildren Cameron Ferguson and Laurel Higginbotham. He also has several nieces and nephews....
Michael Klisiak
Nov 2, 2024
Michael ("Mickey") Klisiak, age 70, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Linda, his sons, Michael (Mayra) Klisiak, Eric (Suzy) Klisiak, granddaughter, Mila Klisiak, brother, Robert Klisiak, nephew Joseph Jr., sister-in-law Susan (Albin Jr.) Klisiak including nephew and niece David and Jennifer, and brother-in-law, John (Lisa)...
Robert M Erickson
Nov 1, 2024
Bob, 68, of Griffith, left us to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 1, 2024.
The son of Robert V. Erickson and Gwendolyn L. (nee Gesmond) Erickson, he grew up in Hammond, and Highland along with his sisters Cathy and Jan. They moved to Griffith where he graduated from Griffith High School in 1974. An...
Linda C. (Wallace) Shuey
Oct 27, 2024
Linda Shuey, age 74, of Griffith, formerly of Yucaipa, California, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
She is survived by her children; Roger Raymond (Cynthia) Shuey Jr., Joseph Allen Shuey, Steven Lee Shuey, LouAnn (Chris Litavecz) O'Shields, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, siblings, William (Peggy) Wallace, Mike Harvey, Debbie Bonk, Pamela Severns, and father, William J. Wallace....
Manuel "Manny" Alvarado
Oct 26, 2024
Manuel "Manny" Alvarado passed peacefully the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 72, with the love of his family surrounding him.
Manuel was born in Michoacan Mexico in 1952 to Vicente and Juana. Manuel loved listening to Tejano music and there in 1981 at a Tejano dance he met the love of his...
Georgia Ann Evers Wiedeman Blue
Oct 22, 2024
Georgia Ann Evers Wiedeman Blue, age 90, of Griffith, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Our "Sweet Georgia Peach"
She is survived by her sister, Janice Kay (late Stanley) Brinker and Brenda (late Byron) Evers. Children; Teresa Wiedeman, Glenn (Charlotte) Wiedeman, Stewart (Rena) Wiedeman, grandchildren; Rachael (Mark) Hornyak, Connie (Matthew) Caldwell, Bonnie (Brian) Johnson, Mary...
Candy Lee Evans
Oct 17, 2024
Candy Lee Evans, affectionately known as Cookie, was born on July 15, 1953, in Indiana, and passed away on October 17, 2024, in Maryville, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, whose proudest accomplishments were her loving family and the cherished moments they shared together.
Candy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Garry Evans....
Joyce Joan (White) Lindsey
Oct 11, 2024
Joyce J. Lindsey (nee White), age 84 of Hobart, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday October 11, 2024. She is survived by her children Richard (Sandy) Lindsey, Bunnie Lindsey (Harry Jaconis) and Gary (Lori) Lindsey; grandchildren Jeremy (Natalie) Halton, Evie Gere (Nate Hildebrandt), Kimberly (Danny) LaBarge, Kayla (Keenan) Cleary, Nicholas Lindsey, Ryan (Amanda) Butler, Taylor Jaconis (Carlos...
Robert J. Werhowatz Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Robert J. Werhowatz Jr., age 61, of Miller, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pamela, children; David (Lindsey) Evans Jr., Bailey (David) Recio Sr., Shelby (Mike) Smith, grandchildren; Charlotte, Amelia, David Jr., Madison, and Liam, father, Robert J. Werhowatz Sr., sister, Renee (Tom) Eshcoff, sister-in law, Elizabeth...
Gail E (Mcclellan) Green
Sep 20, 2024
Gail E. Green, forever "28", of Griffith passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Elizabeth "Betty" McClellan. She is survived by her husband Kenny Sipos and her children Danny Green, Heather (Alex) Valenzuela, and stepson Joseph (Erikka) Sipos. As a grandmother to eight adored grandchildren - Lexi...
Elva Iris Pierson
Sep 20, 2024
Elva Iris Santos Pierson was born Sunday, March 28, 1954, to Julio & Bonifacia Santos. She passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, after a lifetime battle with various illnesses since birth. She was 70 years young.
Elva came into this world with a life of challenges due to spina bifida and subsequent illnesses; but this by...
Janet Marie (Anderson) Williams
Sep 4, 2024
Janet Williams, age 69, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Gary, son Sean (Jennie) Irwin, granddaughters, Arrow and Paige, and great grandsons Theodore and Robin.
Per Janet's wishes, cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Janet will best be...
Max A Guzman Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Max A. Guzman Jr., age 88, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
He is survived by long-time friend and caretaker, Gwen (Kirk) Christenberry, children; Joseph Guzman, Robert (Amra) Guzman, grandson, Mikey (Colleen) Guzman, great-granddaughters, Aubrie and Annabelle, brother, Ben (Diana) Guzman, great-niece, Abriella Vance, and several nieces and nephews.
Max was...
Karen L (Sharp) Frangis
Aug 25, 2024
Karen Sharp-Frangis passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving and devoted mother, stepmother, grandmother, and a very faithful friend. She had a sharp mind and strong opinions, but always had a ready smile and absolutely loved to laugh.
Karen enjoyed cooking for her family, mixed a great drink (and an...
Constance "Connie" May (Brown) Springs
Aug 24, 2024
July 13th of 1943 was the hottest day recorded in Syracuse, NY that month, and it also happened to be the day that Constance "Connie" May Springs was born. She was the only child of Don and Kathy Brown, with one and perhaps two half siblings, as the story goes. Connie led an interesting life, from marshaling a St....
Stephanie Ann Tinker
Aug 24, 2024
Stephanie Ann Tinker, age 76, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
She is survived by her sons; Marcus (Linda) Tinker, Ronald Tinker, and grandchildren; Kaela Tinker, Kennedy Tinker, Jocelyn (Willie) Eatmon, Jonathon Haslon.
Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rose Mae Allen.
Cremation was chosen...
Trudy Lynn Janson
Aug 13, 2024
Trudy Lynn Janson, age 61, of St. John, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
She is survived by her children; Ashleigh (Eric Lambert) Wiatrowski, Michael Wiatrowski, Christopher Wiatrowski, mother, Janice Janson, granddaughter, Ali Leal, siblings; Kimberly (Evan) Stubbs, John (Debbie) Janson, Dawn Janson, Tom (Terri) Janson, numerous nieces and nephews, long-time friends; Laura DeYoung, Marianne McKibbin,...
Jeff A. Bridges
Aug 12, 2024
Jeff A. Bridges, age 57, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.
He is survived by his loving wife Denise, daughter Brylie, parents Mike and Judy Bridges, brother Scott (Kris) Bridges, sister-in-law Dawn (Gaspar) Hernandez, brother-in-law Daryl (Kathy) Mikulski, sister-in-law Michelle, nieces and nephews; Ryan (Nicole) Bridges, Brittany (Nate) Hall, Katie (Jeff) Johannsen, great-nieces and...
Evelyn (Sanders) Siurek
Aug 10, 2024
Our beloved Mother, Nana and Great Nana, Evelyn Siurek (nee Sanders) peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on August 10, 2024 at the remarkable age of 96.
For decades, she shared a loving marriage with her soulmate Eugene, who proceeded her in death. Together they raised three children. Patricia Sadler (John), Susie Briski (Kevin) and proceeded in death...
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