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Linda S. (Pinkerton)  Rodgers

Linda S. (Pinkerton) Rodgers

Aug 3, 2022

Linda S. Rodgers age 68 of Hammond passed away on Wednesday Auguste 3, 2022. She is survived by her children Matthew (Brandi) Rodgers and Amanda Johnson; grandchildren Autumn, Madison, Brendan, Colin, and Gabriel; brother Tom (Joellen) Pinkerton, several nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Nora Del Pinkerton, her brother George Edward Pinkerton,...

Guy H. Van Treese Ii

Guy H. Van Treese Ii

Aug 2, 2022

Guy H. VanTreese II age 63 of Gary passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2022. He is survived by his children Nicole (Andrew John) McGivney and Gage Vantreese; grandchildren Andrew and Noelle; mother of his children Traci VanTreese; companion Tina Goldsmith and by his close friend Jo Myers.

He is preceded in death by his parents Guy...

Megan D. Purkhiser

Megan D. Purkhiser

Jul 30, 2022

Megan D. Purkhiser age 32 of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday July 30, 2022. She is survived by her daughters; parents Richard and Kathleen Purkhiser; brother Ryan; grandmother Ellen McLaughlin; aunts and uncles Linda (Danny) West, Edward (Catherine) McLaughlin, Debra (Dennis) Morgan, Michael (Theresa) McLaughlin, Karen (Wayne) Hansen, William Purkhiser, Eugene (Paula) Purkhiser and by numerous cousins.

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Clarence   "Duke" G. Hein

Clarence "Duke" G. Hein

Jul 26, 2022

Clarence G. Hein age 89 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mary Kathleen "Kathy"; children Sandra (Ken) Kozol, Denise (Larry) Walsh, and Beth (Russ) Roe; grandchildren Marie (Chris), Lawrence Jr., Ryan, Amy (Clayton), Lana, Mia, and Chad; Great-grandchildren Emma, Gwen, Allison, and Luci; Sister-in law Roberta (Gerald)...

Julie N. Fulkerson

Julie N. Fulkerson

Jul 26, 2022

Julie N. Fulkerson age 37 of Highland passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022. She is survived by her children Seth, Alaina, Paige, and Aiden; Mother Valerie Waters; sister Beckie (Robert) Sutherland; nieces Mikayla, Paisley, Dayton, Brianna and Christina; nephews Gavin, Jaxon and Damian; stepmother Anna Fulkerson.

She is preceded in death by her father Willis Fulkerson,...

Eric P. Jorgensen

Eric P. Jorgensen

Jul 22, 2022

Eric P. Jorgensen age 70 of Crown Point passed away on Friday July 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, together for 26 years Mary; sons Keith (Jeanette) Jorgensen and Brian Jorgensen; stepsons Craig (Shelly) Jesso and Kyle Jesso; grandchildren Payton, Caleb, Zach, Matthew, Morgan, and Koryn; sister Janet Williams-Eustace and by his nephew Blake...

Dana L. (Reitz)  Friedrickson

Dana L. (Reitz) Friedrickson

Jul 19, 2022

Dana L. Friedrickson, age 59 of Rockville, Indiana formerly of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

She is survived by her children Carey (Melvin) Litton, Christopher (Elissa) Baccino, and Jacob (Lindsay) Friedrickson; grandchildren: Kylie, Hannah, Caden, Nicholas, Lyla, Rush, Sawyer, Cora, and Ash; siblings Elizabeth (Mike Fiore) Wolfe, Pam (Bob) Werhowatz, Jeff (Susan) Reitz,...

Earl W. Iliff

Earl W. Iliff

Jul 16, 2022

Earl W. Iliff, age 96 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 16th, 2022.

He is survived by his daughter Janet (Gordon) Shirey; grandchildren Ben, Kelly, Colleen, and James; great-grandson Kiran; and sister Sylvia Dardin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Van and Anna; son James William, and by his siblings Warren...

Karen A. Malloy

Karen A. Malloy

Jul 8, 2022

Karen A. Malloy age 68 of Highland, Indiana, passed away on July 8, 2022.

She is survived by her children Melissa (Joe) Banter, Jamie (Mandie) Malloy, and Daniel (Heather) Klecki; grandchildren Kyle, Jordan, Blake, PJ, Abby, Jaden, Zoe, and Jake; great-grandchildren Mya, Kylie, Jaxson, and Gemma; feline companion White Sox; grand-dogs Jaws and Leia; Siblings Kristine Kowalski,...

Laura J. Wade

Laura J. Wade

Jul 4, 2022

Laura J. Wade age 84 passed away on Monday July 4th, 2022 of Merrillville, Indiana. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 26, 1937 to Roger P. and Ethel Applegate. She graduated from Bowen High school in Chicago, Illinois.

Laura retired from the Bank of America in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the Ladies...

Nick Perko

Nick Perko

Jun 25, 2022

Nick Perko, age 87 of Highland, Indiana was led by his guardian angel on Saturday, June 25, 2022 to his reward in Heaven.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Lou Perko; daughter Starr Ann; son Nickey; sister Bernadine; and very close family friend Karen.

He was preceded in death by his...

Randall T. Simpson

Randall T. Simpson

Jun 25, 2022

Randall T. Simpson, age 60 of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

He is survived by several friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary, and his brother Alan.

All services will be private. Inurnment will take place at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Hammond, Indiana.

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Mark P. Hughes

Mark P. Hughes

Jun 21, 2022

Mark P. "Marko" Hughes, age 49 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years Delia; children Roman, Dallas, Ryan, Allie, Nini, and Mackenley; granddaughter Paisley; parents Martin and Martha Hughes; sisters Heather (Eric) Galindo and Melissa (Shawn) Mann; nieces and nephews Hannah, Gabriela, Felicia, Joe,...

Raymond Rosaschi

Raymond Rosaschi

Jun 6, 2022

Raymond "Pee Wee" Rosaschi, age 58 of Lake Station, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.

He is survived by his siblings Angelo (Joyce) Rosaschi Jr., John (Sue) Rosaschi, Ricky (Susan) Rosaschi, Cheryl Gibson, and Jeannie (Pete) Webster; nieces and nephews Bobby, Justin (Jaclin), Sarah, Dannielle, Jonathon, Angela, Missy, Jason, Melanie, Crystal, Tina, Sabrina, Eric, Ethan,...

Christine A. (Nowinski)  Walter

Christine A. (Nowinski) Walter

Jun 4, 2022

Christine A. "Chris" Walter, age 67 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years Roy; son RJ (Tori) Walter; grandchildren Connor, Patrick, and Raevyn; siblings Don (Renee) Nowinski and Karen (Dennis) Szany; brother-in-law Martin (Barbara) Walter; special nieces Denise Szany, Dawn (Dan Addison) Szany, Diane (Anthony)...

Donald R. Henneberg Sr.

Donald R. Henneberg Sr.

May 28, 2022

Donald R. Henneberg Sr. age 72 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

He is survived by his children Valerie (Creig) Carr and Donald Henneberg Jr.; grandchildren Nicholas and Johnny; sister Carol (John) Velez; and his first wife Carla Parker.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Harriet Henneberg;...

Raymond K. Elbaor

Raymond K. Elbaor

May 27, 2022

Raymond K. Elbaor age 66 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Susan; children Derek (Amy) Elbaor and Britni (Eric) Michael; grandchildren Elliott, Thomas, and Clara; brothers James (Janice) Elbaor, Steven (Barbara) Elbaor, Kenneth Elbaor, and Joseph (Shari) Elbaor; sister Anne (Sal) Detraglia; numerous nieces...

Gissel Josabeth Rodriguez

Gissel Josabeth Rodriguez

May 14, 2022

Gissel Josabeth Rodriguez of Hammond, Indiana passed away May 14, 2022.

She is survived by her mother Stephani Rodriguez; father Freddy Villanueva; and grandfather Gerardo Tipia.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lyoia Rodriguez.

Glenda Annette Wells

Glenda Annette Wells

May 14, 2022

Glenda A. Wells age 72 of Gary, Indiana passed away on May 14, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Laddie; son Scott (Kristi) Wells; grandchildren Rebekka Rex, Reanna Rex, and Jason Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Lorraine Kirk; daughter Kellie...

Kay A. (Bunning)  Jackson

Kay A. (Bunning) Jackson

May 10, 2022

Kay A. Jackson (nee Bunning) age 83 of Griffith, Indiana passed away May 10, 2022.

She is survived by her children Terri Leslie, Julie Burk, and Albert (Ashley) Jackson II; Sister Nancy Davis; grandchildren Bobbie Jo (Justin) Michalowski, Melinda (Nick Udchitz) Burk, and Mitchell Burk; great grandchildren Aurora Michalowski and Justin Michalowski; sisters in law Florence Bunning...

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