Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Valerie Lynn Bickham (nee Thompson) was born April 18, 1968, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Ashley Ann (Justin) Loosemore; two grandsons Hunter Napier and Tristan Loosemore; her parents Penelope and Philip Thompson; brothers Philip Thompson and Bob (Lilly) Arnold; nephew Aaron Johnson-Arnold; and numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Apr 18, 2023

Mary "JoJo" Graig, age 60, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She is survived by her husband Steven R. Wiley; daughter Kyla Graig; mother Alberta (Strauch) Graig; sisters; Gloria (Joe) Frey and Susan (Gary) Cruse; best friend Lori (Jerry) Voight; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Horace G....

Apr 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Palucki (nee Romanowski), a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother, passed away on April 15, 2023, at the age of 76, after battling Lewy body dementia. Shirley's husband, Dennis Earnest Palucki, had passed away two years prior. Shirley is survived by her children Mary deceased (Paul) Ochs, Christine (Michael) Hill, Denise (Mustafa Seyrek) Palucki, and Dennis Palucki, as...

Apr 14, 2023

Brenda M. Pammer, age 72, of Schererville passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. She is survived by her mother Iva Kozina; brothers Frank (Deborah) Cogswell and Roy (Sandra) Cogswell; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; daughter-in-law Nicole Pammer; sister-in-law Joyce (Dan) Falardeau; brother-in-law Jeff (Barbara) Pammer. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Clifford Cogswell; husband...

Apr 12, 2023

Patricia Wiman (nee Hughes), age 87, departed this world on April 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Guy Wiman; loving mother of William Allen of Griffith, Indiana, Susan (Ivan) Chermel of Dune Acres, Indiana, Linda Saturday of Indianapolis, Indiana, Joanne (Steve) Tomczak of Cudahy, Wisconsin; and loving sister to Ronald Hughes of Portage, Indiana. She...

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Lou Ziel, age 85, of Griffith passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Joellyn (John) Bierman, Nancy (Gregory) Brandner, son Gregory (Dana) Ziel, Sister Linda (Hershel) Lewis; grandchildren Brett, Trent, Adam, Lindsay, Stephanie, Kendal, and Kayla; great grandchildren Audrey, Cooper, Rori, Irelyn, Lochlyn, Stella and Whitley.

She is preceded in...

Apr 11, 2023

Ronald L. Cassoday, age 81, of Rensselaer (formerly of Griffith) passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Peggy; children: Mike Cassoday, Connie (John) Ogrodowski, Duane "Dewey" (Lori) Cassoday, Suzanne "Suzi" (Jeremy) Cassoday, Frank (Jaime) Milton Jr., Eric (Alaina) Milton, Tammy (Austin Shuee) Milton;...

Apr 7, 2023

Maria Anaya, age 92, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. She is survived by her children: Joe Anaya, Ofelia (Gaston) Martin, Ernesto (Susana) Anaya, Olivia Libby (Terry) Sandaker, Armando (Sherry) Anaya, Dalfina Campos, Amelia (Jim) Solorio, Juan Anaya; grandchildren: Marie (Eric) Santiago, Joseph (Sheri) Anaya, Veronica (Anthony) Livaudais, Alex Martin, Edward (Jennifer) Martin, Lorena...

Mar 28, 2023

Henry E. Jaworski, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023, at the age of 90, surrounded by family.

Henry is survived by his nieces & nephews: Kimberly Suroviak, Katelyn Gum-Sanchez, Brandon (Sara Kish) Gum, Kayden, Yasmeen and Jesus Gum, AJ and Isiah Sanchez, Randall (Danette) Strickland, Arlyn (David) Hurley, Brian Minch, Janele (Evan) Reynolds,...

Mar 22, 2023

Shirley J. Welch, age 87, of Griffith, passed away March 22, 2023. She is survived by her children: Heather McCarthy and Cynthia Welch; grandchildren: Patrick (Shakyla) and Darby; great grandson Memphis O'Shea McCarthy; sister: Mary (Ed) Budny; brothers: Nick (Linda) Budack, Robert Budak; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard ('Dick");...

Mar 20, 2023

Robert L. O'Dell, Jr. age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Anita; children: Brian (Jessy) O'Dell of Los Angeles, CA, Amy (Taylor) Carls of Griffith; granddaughters: Julia, Natalia, Annica, and Bella; great grandsons: Evan and Jeremiah; sister Debbie O'Dell; brother-in-law Doug (Jean) Harris; sister-in-law Sheila (Rex)...

Mar 19, 2023

Kellie A. Bytnar, age 48, of Griffith, passed away on March 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Brian; children: Lauren (Steve) Hoover, Linzie (Rodolfo) Bytnar, Brian Bytnar, Jr.; grandchildren: Adelena and Camden; mother Delores Lukesh; brothers: Tom (Adrienne) McCarthy, Ron (Janet) McCarthy, Mike McCarthy; several nieces and nephews.

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Mar 14, 2023

William A. (Bill) Leonard of Griffith passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family.  He is survived by his children: Lauren (Vince) Sudeta of West Point, NE; Rosemary of Griffith; Roberta Gettler of Crown Point; Kathleen (Dennis) Maloney of Orlando, FL; Lawrence (Paula) of Channahon, IL: Thomas (Mary) of New...

Mar 11, 2023

Joe "Joey" Cisneros, age 39, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Christina; children: Eva Grace, Vince, Vanessa, Veronica, Victoria; grandchildren: D.J. and Noah; mother Angela (Sonny) Flores; sister Annette Castro; sister-in-law Amanda (Benny) Castellano; nieces: Analise (Andrew), Amanda, and Hannah; nephews: A.J., Juan, Benny, Robert, Santana, Rocky, and Orlando;...

Mar 10, 2023

Judith Ellen Barenie, lifelong resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday March 10, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Judy cherished all her survivors, who include her mother, Rita Barenie of Griffith; brothers Merv (Linda) of Crown Point, John of Griffith, Mark (Angela) of Crown Point, and Paul (Jennifer) of Schererville; sisters Carolyn (Lewis) Belcher of Griffith,...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary Alice Deasy, age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She is survived by her friends Jeannie (Frank) Martone; and the Miiller Family: Kurt, Julie, Camden, Luke, and Zachary.

She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Grace Deasy; brothers: Jack, Roger, and Michael; and her best friend Rita Ally.

Feb 27, 2023

Nancy A. Wiening, age 87, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her children: Vicki Sanders, Michael (Shelene) Wiening, Kathleen Holt, Amy (Mark) Hamilton; grandchildren: William, Christina, Rachel, Amber, Madison, Mark, Jr., Anthony; six great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry...

Feb 27, 2023

Joan Algozzini, age 88, long time resident of Griffith passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her son John (LeeAnne) Algozzini; granddaughter Molly Anne (Adam) Lewis; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Alexander; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband John; sister Betty D. Ragelis.

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Feb 18, 2023

Madelyn Kay Kocon age 62 of Valparaiso IN., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Stanley S. Kocon Jr.; son Kyle (Kayla) Kocon; grandchildren Cataleya, Athena, Hailey, and Aurora. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Roberta Miller.

Feb 18, 2023

Dorothy Brozinski, age 95, of Griffith (formerly of East Side of Chicago), passed away on February 18, 2023. She is survived by her children: Audrey (late Charlie) Jokerst, Kathy (Alex) Aloia, Joni (Warren) Mrowczynski, John (Kitty) Brozinski, Nancy (Rodney) Bozinovich; grandchildren: Kelly, Jeff, Carey, Chris, Haley, Justin, Nikki, Aaron, Jessica, Joe, Lexi, and Zac; great grandchildren: Ryan, Hannah, Alex,...