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Roger Dale Jackson Sr.

Roger Dale Jackson Sr.

Dec 19, 2022

Roger Dale Jackson Sr. age 56 of Gary, IN passed away on December 19, 2022. Roger was born in Hammond, IN to Gerald Sr. and Mary Jackson on September 13, 1966.

Roger was survived by his wife Tammy, to whom he married on September 30, 2017. He was survived by his son Roger Dale (Felicia) Jackson Jr.,...

Steven M. Darnell

Steven M. Darnell

Dec 15, 2022

Steven M. Darnell, age 47, of Hammond passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He is survived by his companion in life, Natalie; his children: Ava, Bowie, and Jasper; twin brothers David and Richard Darnell; nieces Holly, Genevieve, Olivia, Scarlett, Savannah; nephews Stefan and Richard; aunt Sheila (Dave) Brandenburg; uncle George Morgan; and by his cousins George, Julie, Kate...

George D. Cox

George D. Cox

Dec 14, 2022

George D. Cox, age 69, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Connie; children: Kyle (Christine) Cox of Garland, TX, Zachary Cox, Alijah Cox, Alexis Cox, Joshua Cox, and Charlie Cox all of Wichita Falls, TX; sisters: Beverly Cox, Connie (Bobby) Short, Patty (Chris) Peters all...

Martha P. Garcia

Martha P. Garcia

Dec 13, 2022

Martha P. Garcia, age 81, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 60 years: Oscar; her children: Norma (Aaron) Delgado, Elsa (George) Ramos, Laura (Robert) Vela; grandchildren: Nicholas, Nathan, Alina, Ania, and Ceneca; great granddaughters: Molly and Amelia; two brothers and one sister; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Trinidad S. Castillo

Trinidad S. Castillo

Dec 11, 2022

Trinidad S. Castillo, age 94, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  She is survived by her children: Rudy (Grace) Castillo, Robert Castillo, Rick (Rosa) Castillo, Ruben (Hilda) Castillo, Bertha (Navin) Garcia, Roger (the late Sylvia) Castillo, Marie (the late Robert) Moncada, and two grandchildren she raised as her own: John (Veronica) Castillo and Crystal Mendez. Additionally,...

Hortensia A. Ramos

Hortensia A. Ramos

Dec 11, 2022

Hortensia A. Ramos, age 80, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  She is survived by her children: Sanjuana (Danny) Winiecki, Adela Ramos, Julian Ramos, Veronica (Brian) Clark, Jose Ramos, Francisco (Diana) Ramos, Leonardo (Maria) Ramos, Marina (Alejandro) Gonzalez, Theodore Ramos; her bonus children: Ciro Ramos, David (Laura) Ramos, Robert Ramos; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers:...

Ruth Rose Schaller

Ruth Rose Schaller

Dec 2, 2022

Ruth Rose Schaller of Griffith passed away December 2, 2022 and is at peace. Ruth was born on February 28, 1930, to Joseph Spitz and Mary Becker. She married Michael Anthony Schaller on April 5, 1951. They were married for nearly 50 years. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2001. Ruth worked at Smith Victor in Griffith...

Joseph Lawrence "Larry" Zmigrocki

Joseph Lawrence "Larry" Zmigrocki

Dec 1, 2022

Joseph Lawrence "Larry"  Zmigrocki, age 68, of Crown Point, formerly of Hessville, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Pamela; his sons: Lawrence S. Zmigrocki and Timothy D. Zmigrocki; step-son Joe Hopkins; granddaughter  Olivia Lynn Phelphs; brother  Thomas (late Beverly) Zmigrocki; sister  Barbara Ann (Kevin) McGann. He was preceded in...

Rita E. Primm

Rita E. Primm

Nov 24, 2022

Rita E. Primm, age 72 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday November 24, 2022. She is survived by her children: Jason Johnson, Gary Johnson, and Michelle (Kelly) Widing; grandchildren: Cody, William, Dylan, Cory, Tabitha, Tara, and Misty; great grandchildren: Olivia, Ahviana, Chevy, Remi, Sky, Jason, Anthony, Franky, and two more on the way; sister: Sharon Beam; and by her...

Loren Bruce Johnson

Loren Bruce Johnson

Nov 19, 2022

Loren Bruce Johnson, age 70, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dinah; his children: Duane (Raechelle) Johnson, Jeremy (Missy) Johnson, and Tim Johnson; grandchildren: Caleb, Dylan, Brayden, and Mia; siblings: Sharon (Bill) Cass, Don Johnson, Doug (Marilyn) Johnson, Bob (Joanne) Johnson, Janet (Gary) Baz, and Mike...

Patricia A. Higuet

Patricia A. Higuet

Nov 18, 2022

Patricia A. Higuet, age 46, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. She is survived by her companion: Roger Moore; her son: Kyle Glbert (Fiancée Jessica Scheeringa); her siblings: Cathy (Darren Demps) Higuet, Joseph Higuet, Rick Higuet, Jerry Higuet, and John Higuet; nieces and nephews: John, Amber, Emily, Josh, and Adam. She is preceded in death by her parents:...

Robert M. Riese

Robert M. Riese

Nov 16, 2022

Robert M. Riese age 75 ("Bingo Bob" "2 Speed" or "Wheelie Bob")  of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Nancy; children Jennifer (Larry) Atkins, Kevin (Kris) Riese, and Daniel Riese; grandchildren Austin, Noah, Faith, and Sam; his siblings John (Margaret) Riese, Jim (Linda) Riese, Michael (Patricia) Riese, Marcia...

Melody Kay Nelson

Melody Kay Nelson

Nov 13, 2022

Melody Kay Nelson, age 69, of Griffith passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, James; her sons: Jeffrey and Kevin Smith; and her brothers: Jimmy, Ed, and John Leroy.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Ed and Rita Hutson.

Services will be private.

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Arthur John Sawyer

Arthur John Sawyer

Nov 6, 2022

Arthur John Sawyer, age 92, of Griffith passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He is survived by his sons: Richard (Diane) Sawyer and Philip (Renee) Sawyer; grandchildren: Jeffrey (Carley), Garrett, Matthew, Michael, and Megan; great-grandchildren: Cambria, Kaiza, and Aaron; sister: Mary Julia Bolda; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife: Joan; his...

Rae Lynn Petrie-Haas

Rae Lynn Petrie-Haas

Nov 2, 2022

Rae Lynn Petrie-Haas, age 67, of Live Oak, FL, passed away on November 2, 2022, at her home. She grew up in South Holland, Illinois and moved to Live Oak, Florida.  Rae was born November 25, 1954, to the late Paul and Jacquelyne Petrie. Also preceding her in death was her son, Brandon.  Left to cherish her memory are...

Joy A. Komoscar

Joy A. Komoscar

Oct 30, 2022

Joy A. Komoscar, age 49, of Hobart passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. She is survived by her parents: Joseph and Dollie Komoscar; her siblings: Dawn Komoscar, Timothy Komoscar, Tina Napalowski, Nicholas Komoscar, Peter (Rikki) Banczak; Olivia Kerr; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; all of her soul sisters; and her Fur Babies: Lila and Georgia. She...

Sgt. Michael A. Kuhn

Sgt. Michael A. Kuhn

Oct 30, 2022

Sgt. Michael A. Kuhn, age 66, of Schererville passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. He is survived by his son: Kevin Kuhn; his brother: Bruce (Jean) Kuhn; his sister: Diane (Dave) Struebig; nieces and nephews: Dennis, Jaclyn, Matthew, Lauren, and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his parents: Melvin and Alma Kuhn.

Michael was an...

Gordon K. Denny, Jr.

Gordon K. Denny, Jr.

Oct 24, 2022

Gordon K. Denny, Jr., age 74, of Griffith passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Corinne; his son: Matt (Molly) Denny and his grandsons: George and Henry.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Gordon, Sr and Bernice Denny and his infant son; Michael.

Gordon retired after...

William O. Judge

William O. Judge

Oct 23, 2022

William O. Judge, age 93, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  He is survived by his children: Pam (Tom) Bock; Ed (Ann) Judge; Bonnie (Frank) Settles; and Trudy (Dan) Rittenhouse; brothers; Ronald Judge; and Fred (Lib) Judge; and eleven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley; his son and daughter-in-law:...

Suzanne R. Ally

Suzanne R. Ally

Oct 21, 2022

Suzanne R. Ally, age 56, of Griffith passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.  She is survived by her children: Breanna Ally and Robert Ally, Jr.; her mother: Sally Blackstone and stepfather: John Blackstone; and her brother: Ronald Bair.  She was preceded in death by her father: Robert Bair and her husband: Robert Ally, Sr.

Suzanne graduated...

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