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Adan T. Hinojosa
Jan 29, 2024
Adan T. Hinojosa, age 50, of Munster, Indiana passed away on Monday January 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Nicole; children Lexis Hinojosa and Christian Hinojosa; four grandchildren; mother Rosa Hinojosa; brothers Edward (Sherry) Hinojosa and Raul (Linda) Quantailla; nieces and nephews: Christian, Michael, Brandi, Raul Jr, Leah and Joshua.
He was...
Kevin R. Riese
Jan 27, 2024
Kevin Riese was an unforgettable, endearing, and charismatic person. He was also incessantly goofy. Delivering smiles and laughter was his favorite pastime, even at his own expense. He was also a passionate listener, with an immense backlog of stories to match any occasion, often bordering the taboo.
Kevin loved his friends and family, and he loved the...
Jean A. Krapac
Jan 21, 2024
Jean A. Krapac, age 74, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She is survived by her daughters: Jessica Kiral and Julie (Patrick) Lelek; grandchildren: Keegan (Alie) Kiral, Lily Maravilla, Chloe Williams, Ethan Ilic. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Dorothy Webster.
All services will be private.
Jean was...
Donna M. Moore
Jan 19, 2024
Donna M. Moore, age 66, of Griffith passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. She is survived by her children: Joseph (Liz) Moore and Sara (Dewey) Tucker; grandchildren: Michael, Jack, Isabella, Sadie, and Ellie; her father Ronald Schmidt; and best friend Martha Krop. She was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie; son David; mother Joan; and brother Gary....
James R. Prondzinski
Jan 17, 2024
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Jill J. Stodgel
Jan 17, 2024
Jill J. Stodgel, age 75, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She is survived by her cousins Kathy (Tom) Guzek, Joel G. Hedrick, Donna (Rich) Anderson and Tricia Hedrick. She was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Virginia Stodgel; uncle John (Geraldine); and aunt Josephine.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday,...
Marilyn S. (Sulzbacher) Belka
Jan 15, 2024
Marilyn S. Belka, age 93, of Beecher passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. She is survived by her son Lawrence (Patricia) Belka; grandchildren: Trisha (Phil) Alverson and Heather Belka; and great granddaughter Stella Alverson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Seymour and Hilda Sulzbacher; her husband Clarence; daughter Deborah Stall; grandson Zachary Stall; and...
Mary T. (Jamrosz) Bercier
Jan 9, 2024
Mary T. Bercier, age 82, of Highland passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She is survived by her children: Christy (Don) Vehrs and Michelle (Kevin) Baumgartner; grandchildren: Abigail, Carolyn, Zachary, and Jacob; great grandchildren: Lynnetta and Finn. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary Jamrosz and her husband Raymond Bercier.
A Memorial...
Raymond A. Kosinski
Jan 3, 2024
Raymond A. Kosinski, age 84, of Schererville (formerly of Hessville) passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marilyn; his children: Alan Kosinski, Barbara Herring, Diane (Ed) Figuly, and Marianne (Rob) Dorsey; grandchildren: Johnny (Shannon) Herring, Melissa Herring, Ian Figuly (Claire McMahon), Brittany Figuly (Aleksandar Marinkovic), Elise and Leah Dorsey;...
Lawrence E. Strayer
Jan 2, 2024
Lawrence Eugene Strayer age 69 of Merrillville, formerly of Stevenson, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2024. He is survived by his son Lawrence (Deonna) Strayer; grandchildren Elliott, Bryonna, and Micheal; brother Kenneth (Sharon) Strayer; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Delores...
Nathan Todd Herron
Dec 29, 2023
Nathan Todd Herron, age 24, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2023. He is survived by his mother Bobbi Ward; his father Howard "Todd" Herron; sisters Colleen (Joseph Guzman) Herron and Emily (Jeremy) Vega; nephews Ezra and Kade; nieces Aubrie, Annabelle, and Adalynn; grandmother Betsy Howe; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in...
James B. Queen
Dec 23, 2023
James B. Queen, age 80, of Florida (formerly of Griffith, Indiana) passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He is survived by Sharon Jandura and her family; sons Scott (Karen) Queen, and Todd (Jamee) Queen; grandchildren: Evan, Madelynn, and Lauren; sister Dorothy Queen; along with many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Robert Allen Cummings
Dec 20, 2023
Robert Allen Cummings age 70 of Griffith, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2023. He is survived by his sister Barbara (Huseyin) Usak, brothers Jeffrey Cummings, Anthony Cummings, and Roger Cummings, and by several nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Bertha Jane Cummings, and by his...
Sandra Sue (Denny) Govert
Dec 19, 2023
Sandra S. Govert age 73 of Schererville passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Maurice "Maury", sons Troy (Lynette) Govert and David Govert; granddaughters Leela Govert and Nyssa Govert; great grandchildren Mason Ortiz, Violet Holloway, Jasper Holloway, Silas Smith, and Xavier Smith; brother Bob (Nancy) Denny; nephews Robert and Logan;...
Linda M. Kern
Dec 11, 2023
Linda M. Kern age 75 of Griffith passed away on Monday December 11, 2023. She is survived by her sister Barbara Kern and brother Kenneth (Susie Ingersoll) Kern; nephew Joseph; Aunt Arlene Kern; and also, by her God children James Gray and Jennifer Hennessey; her feline companions Beau and BooBoo Kitty. Linda is preceded in death by her parents...
Mary (Cook) Koweski
Dec 10, 2023
Mary Koweski age 74 of Highland, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2023. She is survived by her sons Karl (Donna) Koweski, Peter Koweski, Steven Koweski, and Alex (Heidi) Koweski; grandchildren Gloria, Jared and Kyersta; siblings Otto Cook, Blear Butler, Alice Cook, Aleanna Southerland, Paul Cook, James Cook, and Earl Cook; and by her several nieces...
John A. Bonham
Dec 10, 2023
John A. Bonham age 66 of Gary, IN, passed away on Sunday December 10th, 2023. He was survived by his wife of 39 years Cindy; daughter Christy (Kyle) Sellers; Granddaughter Jeweliet Sellers; Sister Tami Voyles; Nephews Colby Voyles and Beau (Nicole) Voyles.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Theodore "Ted" and Patricia Bonham.
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Leroy C. "Lee" Connors
Dec 8, 2023
LeRoy C. "Lee" Connors age 85 of Lowell, passed away on Friday December 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Jeanette; children Michael (Bonnie) Connors and Christina McDermott; grandchildren Kylie McDermott and Steven McDermott Jr.; son-in-law Steve McDermott; sisters in- law Judy Abel and Debbie Horvath; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was...
Antoinette L. (Strzelecki) Wisniewski
Dec 7, 2023
Antoinette L. Wisniewski age 97 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. She is survived by her children Frances Wisniewski, Lucille (Tom) Sevcik, Delores Adams, and Ann Porter; grandchildren Mark (Lesley) Sevcik, and Michelle (Michael) Semon; great grandchildren Alexis, Caden, and Ella Sevcik, and Sarah Semon. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lucille...
Joanne E. (Niprikas) Moricz
Dec 7, 2023
Joanne E. Moricz age 81 of East Chicago, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 61 ½ years Alojzy "Ben"; children Andrew (Maria) Moricz and Steven (Glenda) Moricz; grandchildren Marco (Jenna) Moricz, Stephanie Moricz, Drewski (Stefany) Moricz, Benjamin Moricz, Maria (Kaleb) Mount, and Russell Moricz; great grandchildren Cayden Poturalski, Mateo Moricz, Camila...
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