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Ronald E. Nunez

Ronald E. Nunez

Oct 18, 2022

Ronald E. Nunez, age 68, of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beth; children: Casey (Matt Gurrola) Nunez and Ryan (Isabelle) Nunez; brother: Robert (Gayle) Nunez; mother-in-law: Marlene Lindner; brothers-in-law: Donald (Kelly) Tucek and Todd (Pam) Tucek and nieces and nephews: Lindsay (Rick) Keaton and their children Avery...

Jill E. Novosel

Jill E. Novosel

Oct 8, 2022

Jill E. Novosel, age 56, of Schererville passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022.  She is survived by her children Billy and Marissa; siblings Patrick (Lori) Bathurst, Chris (Ron) Uzubell, Jackie (Rob) Christensen, Fred Bathurst and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Bathurst, Sr., and Nancy M. Broderick.

Jill...

Carl David Thomas

Carl David Thomas

Oct 8, 2022

Carl David Thomas, born February 10, 1940, to Levi Thomas and Gladys Fuller, passed away from this life on Saturday October 8, 2022 at his home. He was a retired truck driver. He loved the time that he spent as a scout master; at flea markets; and, more than anything, with his family.

On August 4, 1962,...

Cathy Renee (Mccarter)  Tucker

Cathy Renee (Mccarter) Tucker

Oct 4, 2022

Cathy Renee Tucker (nee McCarter), age 64, of Crown Point, IN, entered Heaven's gates on Tuesday evening, October 4, 2022. She was born May 29, 1958 on a U.S. Army base in Germany, and returned to the United States with her family later that year. Cathy was a loving and devoted wife & mother. She was raised in Hammond...

Sharon M. Reising

Sharon M. Reising

Oct 3, 2022

The family of Sharon M. Reising is heartbroken at the death of their matriarch on October 3, 2022. Sharon was born March 30, 1948, to Russell P. and Geraldyne (McNamara) Slinn. Sharon is survived by her husband Gregory S. Reising, siblings Sandra Colins and Joseph Slinn, children Stacy and Carl Lindskog, and grandchildren Mattigan and Logan Riley and Max...

Alan Neil King, Sr.

Alan Neil King, Sr.

Oct 1, 2022

Alan Neil King, Sr., age 84, of Griffith passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; children: Alan (the Late Mary) King, Jr., Kathy (Kris) Sorenson, Robert (Jennie) King, Karen (Erik) Witt; grandchildren: Ariana, Malaya, Faith, Josh, Jon, Eli, Aidan, Gabe, Robin, Simon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was...

Myrtha E. Hayes

Myrtha E. Hayes

Sep 15, 2022

Myrtha E. Hayes, was born on June 23, 1941, and departed this

life on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  He was a native of Shiloh,

Alabama and was a resident of Allegan, Michigan for 24 years

after retiring from working at CTA in Chicago, Illinois.

Myrtha confessed Christ at an early age...

Andrea B. Smith

Andrea B. Smith

Sep 12, 2022

Andrea Bernadette Smith age 29 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. She is survived by her parents Daniel and Ann Smith brother Danny; grandmothers Bernadette Sanner, and Ruth Smith; uncles Ed (godfather), Robert (Davan) Sanner, Ray Kapera and Richard Trembczynski; aunts Carol (David) Long, Auntie Drea (godmother) Kapera, Bonnie Dobosz, Dawn (Richard) Hollifield, Dana (Henry) Armour...

Gabriel R. Alvarez

Gabriel R. Alvarez

Sep 9, 2022

Gabriel R. Alvarez age 37 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Friday September 9, 2022. He is survived by his siblings Yvette (James) Ford, Guadalupe Acevez, Christine (Isaias) Zamot, Manuel (Josephine) Campos, Santiago (Elizabeth) Campos, Matthews (Aldis) DeClements; nieces and nephews Damien, Lexus, Yasmin, Celeste, Devin, Anthony, Manuel Jr., Jesus, Desiree, Marc Anthony, Xzavier, Destiny, Isaias Jr., Prince, Santiago...

Charles  "Charlie" A. Gerstner

Charles "Charlie" A. Gerstner

Sep 4, 2022

Charles "Charlie" A. Gerstner age 24 of Highland, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2022. He is survived by his parents William and Sandra Gerstner; sister Cassie (Giordan) Kaplan; brother Billy Gerstner; nieces Alessandra and Eloise Kaplan; nephew Oliver Kaplan and aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved paternal grandparents William and Dorothy...

Samuel N. Hager

Samuel N. Hager

Aug 29, 2022

Samuel N. Hager age 25 of Hammond, passed away on Monday August 29, 2022. He is survived by his father Joseph (Jennifer) Hager; brother Joseph S. Hager; godchildren Layla and Wesley; his four-legged companion Rosie, and his closest friends Steven, Phelps, Evan, Samantha, and Hannah.

Samuel was preceded in death by his mother Brenda and his pet...

Nick J. Plesha Jr.

Nick J. Plesha Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

Nick J. Plesha Jr. age 66 of Lake Station, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Ramona; children Benjamin (Suzanna) Plesha and Bianca Plesha-Hamara (former Shanon); grandchildren Hannah, Lia, Isaiah, Gage, and Zola; sisters Susie (Ray) Figueroa, Dolly Plesha; loving in-laws Tom Kocon; Tina...

Ronald D. Mata  Sr.

Ronald D. Mata Sr.

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald D. Mata Sr. age 74 of Hammond passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Stella; children Ronald Ciro Mata Jr., Josephine "Princess" (Marcus) Salazar, Robert Rene (Dolores) Mata, and Stephanie (Marco) Gonzalez; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; his siblings Lydia (late Dwight) Summerford, Richard...

Thomas L. Patterson

Thomas L. Patterson

Aug 23, 2022

Thomas L. Patterson age 72 of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Denise; daughter Misty (Todd) Heintz; grandchildren Rea and Ari; brother Chester (Peggy) Patterson; niece Beth Patterson; nephew Michael (Michelle) Patterson and by his several cousins.

Thomas is preceded in death by his...

Sharon K. (Prater)  Sorensen

Sharon K. (Prater) Sorensen

Aug 23, 2022

Sharon K. Sorensen age 77 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Keith; children Cindy (Pastor Doug) Sheehy and Kent (Dee) Sorensen; grandchildren Kameron, Kaylor, Kodie, Karissa, and Krystal; brother Grover (late Ellen) Prater, and by her several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death...

Denise L. (Tarlton)  Roll

Denise L. (Tarlton) Roll

Aug 15, 2022

Denise L. Roll (nee Tarlton) age 66 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Michael Roll; children Roger (Tara) Henson, Jason Henson, Jacob (Kim) Henson, and Ashley Roll; and her beloved grandchildren Javin, Josiah, Teegan, and Jude. She is also survived by her sister, Cassie (Dick) Bainbridge...

Donna Gail (White)  Williams

Donna Gail (White) Williams

Aug 11, 2022

Donna Gail Williams age 66 of Portage, Indiana was led by her guardian angels to her reward in Heaven on August 11, 2022 at 11:00 pm. Donna was born December 25, 1955 in East Chicago, Indiana. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Darrell E. Williams, daughters Stephanie (John) Sabaitis and Brittany Renee Williams and her beloved...

Jerome   "Jerry" J. Kozlowski Jr.

Jerome "Jerry" J. Kozlowski Jr.

Aug 11, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" J. Kozlowski Jr. age 75 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Nancy (nee Novosel); brother Thomas (Jean) Kozlowski; sisters Jerie Anne (Eric) Schwehm and Jill Pierce; sisters and brother in-laws Pat Perhach and Janis (David) Frysztak; several nieces, nephews, cousins, his best friend Jack Miller,...

Pedro Romo Plascencia

Pedro Romo Plascencia

Aug 9, 2022

Pedro Romo Plascencia age 69, but he told people he was 27, of Gary passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2022. He is survived by his children Alfredo (Raquel) Romo, Jose M. (Carolina) Romo, Pedro (Socorro) Roma, Josefina (Alvaro) Espinoza, Guadalupe (Lauren) Romo, Melissa Acevez, Michael Romo, Robert Romo, Maria Riley, and Andres Acevez; 22 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren...

William Russell Collins

William Russell Collins

Aug 4, 2022

William Russell Collins age 43 of Hammond passed away on Thursday August 4, 2022. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Collins; mother Rachel Collins; father Jeffrey Collins; brother Alexander Collins and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

William is preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Elizabeth Collins, William Russel Collins, Wihelmina and Raphael Perez,

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