Diane Marie (Schmelter) Hanson
Aug 11, 2023
Diane Marie Hanson
November 9, 1943 – August 11, 2023
Diane Marie Hanson, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. Diane is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Everett) Stafford, Michelle Hanson, and Nicolle (Kyle) Krause. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Kayla, Zachary, Theodore, and Lincoln; as well as a great-grandson,...
Mary B. Rich
Aug 9, 2023
Mary B. Rich, age 75, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023.
She is survived by her children Lorri Greer, John Rich, and Brian (Heather) Rich; grandchildren Noelle (Thomas), Seth IV, Bryanna, and Parker; great grandchildren Trevor, Chloe, Jayden, and Seth V; brothers Rich (Penny Sue) Kuhns and Mike (Sharla) Mahoney; and by several...
Mildred "Millie" H. Santana
Aug 8, 2023
Mildred "Millie" H. Santana, age 55, of Highland passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Robert Santana; children: Steve (Nadine Krzyston) Santana and Selena (Carlos) Valle; granddaughter Mia Valle; brothers and sisters: Venancio Hernandez Jr., Jesus (Maria) Hernandez, Mita (Rafael) Ceja, Wanda (John) Bodouroglou, Daisy (Brett) Baffa, Teresa (Fred) Rooke,...
Moses A. Cantu
Aug 6, 2023
Moses A. Cantu, age 25, of Gary passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He is survived by Karina Rodriguez and their three children Olivia, Moses Jr., and Kingston; mother Alicia Cantu; father Michael Gutierrez; siblings: Antoinette (Ivan) Perez, Matthew (Taylor) Cantu, Rebekah (Merrill Kikkert) Cantu, Michael Gutierrez Jr., and Ceryna Morgan; nieces and nephews: Ivan Jr., Samson, Sebastian,...
Robert C. Wilusz
Aug 5, 2023
Robert Carl Wilusz, age 73, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Karen; daughters: Jennifer (Joseph) Falco, Kimberly (Richard) Campagna; grandchildren: Jocilynn, Abigail, Rocco, Kaylee, Joseph, Gianna, and Gabrielle; great grandson Santi; sisters: Sharon (David) Price and Marcia Wilusz; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Victor Magana
Jul 26, 2023
Victor Magana, age 59, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 .
Victor is survived by his daughters: Daisy, Stephaney; and siblings: Francisco Magana, Maria Bonner, Filemon (Lisa) Magana, Andres (Amy) Magana, Susan Corredor, Hilda (Ruben) Castillo, Thomas (Mariola) Magana, Peter (Rosey) Magana.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents: Filemon...
Jon F. Griffiths
Jul 26, 2023
Jon F. Griffiths, age 85, of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
He is survived by his children; Robert (Chris) Griffiths, Debra (Chuck) Blount, and Cynthia (Partner; Dawn Edwards) Millian, step-son; Donald A. (Lorri) Neeley, grandchildren; Heather (Jim) Sweeney, Bobby Griffiths, Tabitha (Mike) Rice, Eric Hughes, Jeremy Millian, Jamie Millian, Sarah and Aubree Blount, Bethanie...
Deanna Leigh (Prindle) Ingle
Jul 21, 2023
Deanna Leigh Ingle, age 49, of Dyer Indiana passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. She is survived by her husband Michael Ingle; 2 sons-Michael Ingle Junior and Calvin Ingle; daughter Samantha Ingle and 2 grandchildren Tristan and Aria; father Des R Prindle and sister Kimme Prindle. She was preceded in death by her mother Carol and premature child...
Mary "Kathy" Kathleen (Gard) Hein
Jul 21, 2023
Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Hein, age 86, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.
She is survived by her daughters: Sandra (Ken) Kozol, Denise (Larry) Walsh, and Beth (Russ) Roe; grandchildren: Marie (Chris), Lawrence Jr., Ryan, Amy (Clayton), Lana and Chad; great-grandchildren: Emma, Gwen, Allison, Luci, and Corrie; sister Roberta (Gerald) Bechtold.
Kathy...
Timothy Somers
Jul 21, 2023
Timothy Somers, age 64, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.
He is survived by siblings; Thomas Somers, Karen (late Donnie) Shaffer, Jerry (Leah) Dusenberry, and Keith Dusenberry, Debbie (Tom) Able, daughter, Shanna Conroy, Step Daughter Spring (John) Gastaldon and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Timothy was preceded in death by his parents,...
Merrill "Inky" E. Pierce
Jul 16, 2023
Merrill "Inky" E. Pierce, age 81, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He is survived by his sons Kent (Stacy) Pierce and Max (Deanne) Pierce; grandchildren: Camie, Jesika, Kimberly, Chantel, Timothy, and Megan; great grandchildren: Brynleigh, Wyatt, Hayden; brothers: Don, David, Calvin, and Paul Pierce; numerous nieces and nephews.
Inky was preceded in...
Leverne L. Fisch
Jul 15, 2023
Leverne L. "Vern" Fisch, age 88, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He is survived by his children: Brenda Ghiotto, Mike (Michele) Fisch, Rob (Linda) Fisch, and Kelly (Junior) Bacon; grandchildren: Crystal (Lenny), Nicole (Luke), Megan, Mike II, Ryan (Paige), Taylor, Sara (Jacob) and Zack; and 7 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death...
Virgil Crites, Jr.
Jul 6, 2023
Virgil Crites, Jr., age 65, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Paula; daughter Angie (Chris) Rodriguez; grandchildren Lillith and Aiden Crites; Brother Donald Crites; sister Shirley (Fred) Shelton; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
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Mauro Munoz Ministro
Jun 30, 2023
Mauro Munoz Ministro, age 45, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away on June 30, 2023, He is survived by his wife Doris Archer; brothers and sisters: Arturo (Francilia) Ministro, Mayolo Ministro, Juan Ministro, Gumercindo Ministro, Dionicio Ministro, Teresa Ministro, Ines Ministro, Christina Ministro, Suzana Ministro, Adrian Ministro; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in...
Gordon L. Stamper Sr.
Jun 24, 2023
Gordon L. Stamper Sr., age 85, of Valparaiso, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Gordon Lee, daughter-in-law, Heather Marie Stamper (nee Granzow), along with multiple nieces and nephews, including Edward and Rebecca Christy of Valparaiso.
Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Joy...
Susan Joy Clarke
Jun 16, 2023
Susan "Joy" Clarke, age 80, of Crown Point, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She is survived by her children Beatrice Clarke and Lance (Heather) Clarke; grandchildren: Christine (Mike) Duffy, Jennifer (Kolt) Kemp, Melanie (Christian) Fry; and by her great grandchildren Lincoln and Gideon Duffy, and KJ Kemp.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents...
Robert Burk
Jun 15, 2023
Robert Burk, age 83, of Highland, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
He is survived by his son Mark Burk; father figure to Tricia (Kevin) Rys; grandchildren: Bobbie Jo (Justin) Michalowski, Vincent Sorbo, Alannah (Sean) Tunney, Melinda (Fiancé Nick Udchitz) Burk, and Mitchell Burk; great-grandchildren: Aurora Michalowski, Justin Michalowski Jr, Gracie Sorbo, Anna Sorbo, Vince Sorbo...
Donna Joyce Bartley
Jun 9, 2023
Donna Joyce Bartley (nee Patton), age 85, of Griffith passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Bartley; daughter Lisa (Jeff) Brinkman; devoted granddaughters Melissa (Mike) Sielski and Raychel (Mark) Picard; loving grandsons Ben (Liz) Bartley and Chris (Stacii) Bartley; great grandchildren Dominik and Mila Sielski, McKenna, Olivia,...
Raymond Frank Brines, Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
"Ray" F. Brines, Jr. age 41, of Griffith, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved son of parents Raymond F. Brines, Sr., and Diane Brines. Amazing brother to his siblings Julie Johnsten (David), Sara Brines, and Sam Agnello (Raquel). Loving Uncle to his nephews Joshua and Jacob. Ray was cherished by his many aunts and uncles. Loyal and loving...
Mark John Wachtstetter
Jun 4, 2023
Mark John Wachtstetter, 72, of Concord NC, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home after a battle with Parkinsons.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 12:00 PM at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. Glen Park (45th) Ave. Griffith, IN 46319. His family will receive friends at the funeral home...
