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...
Rogelio J. Perez
Jun 3, 2023
Rogelio J. Perez, age 36, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He is survived by his adoptive father Ronald Oldaker; mother Sherry Almendarez; girlfriend Danielle Vasquez; grandson Angelo "AKA Gelo"; siblings: Mario, Michael, Melissa, Anthony, Nicole, Tammy, Stephanie, Curtis, Jessenia, Gino, Gina, Selena, and Alex; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in...
Shirley Diane Sharp
May 30, 2023
Shirley Diane Sharp, age 84, was called home to be with parents Herman and Fern Sharp as well as her brother, Ronal, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. What a glorious day when she was reunited with her Savior. She is survived by her sister Karen (Tom) Frangis, sister-in-law Ann (late Ronal) Sharp, and her many beloved nieces and nephews....
David P. Czubak
May 19, 2023
David P. Czubak, age 59, of Merrillville passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He is survived by his children: Ashley (Nate Schindley) Czubak, Julee (Joseph Brock) Czubak, and David Czubak; grandchildren: Andrew, Laya, Cody, Joseph III, Thomas, and Ember; siblings Debby (Mike) Homan and Daniel (Donna) Czubak; stepfather Robert Jance; several nieces and nephews.
He was...
Marsha A. Hart
May 18, 2023
Marsha A. Hart, age 44, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Mercedes Hart-Darnell; mother Linda Hart; brothers: Sam (Kerri) Hart, Billy Hart, and David Hart; Aunts Michelle Hart and Nancy (Mike) Rutkowski; niece Tessa Hart; nephew Ben Hart; stepmother Sharon Hart; and many cousins and friends.
She was...
Spiro Papageorgakis
May 13, 2023
Spiro Papageorgakis, 87, of Merrillville, IN, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning. Born in Vrondamas, Laconia Greece. He was the beloved husband of the late Bessie (Morikis). Spiro was a loving father of Connie (Arthur) Nicholas, Peter (Barbara) Papageorgakis, Mary (Paul) Metcalfe and Gus Papageorgakis. Proud grandfather to Alexandria, Stephen, Jonathan (Rebecca), Marissa and Christos. Loving son of...
Thomas A. Bukowski Jr.
May 12, 2023
Thomas A. Bukowski Jr., age 78, of Griffith passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He is survived by his son Edward (Julianna) Bukowski; daughter-in-law Anne Bukowski; grandsons Tommy IV and Alex; siblings: Cynthia Bukowski, Gregory Bukowski, and Eleanore Sue (Joe) Giangulio; brother-in-law James Figler; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Lila M. Melcher
Apr 27, 2023
Lila M. Melcher, age 69 of Griffith, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born August 13, 1953, to parents Ray and Elizabeth Melcher.
She is survived by her sisters Sharon (Art) Merrifield and Cindy (late Mike) Lax; nieces Cheryl Merrifield, Crystal (Jason) Poling, Carrie (Matt) Bunkowske, Nicole (Nate) Larrabee, Wiyan and Kayden Lax; Great...
Marjorie L. Prange
Apr 24, 2023
Marjorie L. Prange, age 89, of Griffith (formerly of Hessville) passed away on Monday April 24, 2023, following a short illness with all four of her children by her side. She is survived by her children: Robin (Tom) Harding, Terry (Tom) Melton, John (Debbie) Prange, Suzie (Mike) Vercimak; grandchildren: Mark (Sandi) ,Marcy (Ron), Tom (Tammy), Tara (Ed), Tom Jr....
Barbara A. Williams-Hayden
Apr 22, 2023
Barbara A. Williams-Hayden, age 85, of Griffith passed away on Saturday April 22, 2023. She is survived by her children: Judy (Larry) Bakker, Daniel Williams, Rena (David) Doan; grandchildren: Brandy, Michael, Joseph, Cory, Stephanie, Olivia, Jillian, and Nicholas; 9 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; sisters: Gloria Ryzewski and Pamela Balczo; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Donna J. Magdziarz
Apr 19, 2023
Donna Magdziarz, 72, of Schererville, Indiana passed away at home on April 19, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Magdziarz of Morocco, IN, son, Jeff Magdziarz and daughter-in-law Missy Magdziarz of Schererville. Donna had five granddaughters: Megan Magdziarz of Tampa, Fl and Madison Magdziarz of Fort Wayne, IN; Gabby, Dani and Maggie, from Morocco, IN. She is...
