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Richard C.  "Dick" Welch

Richard C. "Dick" Welch

Jan 26, 2022

Richard C. "Dick" Welch age 88 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Shirley; children Cynthia Welch and Heather McCarthy; grandchildren Patrick (Shakyla ) McCarthy and Darby; great grandson Memphis O'Shea McCarthy; sisters Rita Mount, Dorothy (Leonard) Fiegle, and Janet (late Danny) Boltz. He is also survived by...

Patti J. Lejeune

Patti J. Lejeune

Jan 25, 2022

Patti J. LeJeune, (also affectionately known as "Aunt Paddle"), age 66 of Calumet Township, passed away on January 25th, 2022.

She is survived by her sisters: Sharon Surdy, Amy LeJeune, Cathy (Tom) Gora, and brother Joseph LeJeune; her niece and nephews:  Eric (Angela) Surdy, Bryan (Melissa) Surdy, Joseph Surdy (Tamara Anderson), Keven (Courtney) Stonehill, Nicole Pammer, Timothy...

Robert M. Ramsey

Robert M. Ramsey

Jan 25, 2022

Robert M. "Rob" Ramsey age 44 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022.

He is survived by his mother Cindy (Stan) Vander Linden; brother Dale Ramsey, and by his loving companion Peggy Wright. He is also survived by his numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his father Robert Ramsey.

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Marian B (Volk)  Lejeune

Marian B (Volk) Lejeune

Jan 20, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Marian B. LeJeune (nee Volk) of Griffith, announces her passing on January 20th, 2022, at the age of 94 years.

Marian will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sharon Surdy, Amy LeJeune, Patti LeJeune, Cathy (Thomas) Gora, Joseph LeJeune, grandchildren; Eric (Angela) Surdy, Bryan (Melissa) Surdy, Joseph Surdy,...

Isolde M Barton

Isolde M Barton

Jan 18, 2022

Isolde M. Barton age 90 of Highland passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

She is survived by children; Betty Barton, Kathy (Mike) McQueary, grandchildren; Craig (Lauren) Barton, Denise (Paul) Hills, Ami (Andy) Stout, Emily (Lisa) Melone, Jennifer (Chris) Thomas, Eric (Anita) McQueary, great-grandchildren; Marissa, Leah, Gage, Katie, Cheyenne, Madalyn, Logan, Christopher Jr., Maddie, Mila, her sister;...

Manuel "Moy" Villasenor

Manuel "Moy" Villasenor

Jan 16, 2022

Manuel "Moy" Villasenor, 66 years of age, passed on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Indiana.

Moy was born August 04, 1955, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Sofia Villasenor. He was the youngest of six children.

Moy married Sanjuana Villasenor in 1974 and five children were born from this...

Larry E. Church

Larry E. Church

Jan 15, 2022

Larry E. Church age 70 of Hobart passed away on Saturday January 15, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy, sisters; Judy (Bob) Farrar, Maureen (Ray) Hoskins, Brenda Cox, brothers-in-law; Richard (Kathy) Goocher, Lewis (Deb) Goocher, and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Frank and...

Frank J Vivirito

Frank J Vivirito

Jan 13, 2022

Frank J. Vivirito age 93 of Griffith passed away on Thursday January 13, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty, children Paul (Julie) Vivirito, Mary Kay Vivirito, Diane (Dan) Colpo, Dave Vivirito, Don (Wendy) Vivirito, Michael Vivirito, grandchildren Tiffany (Matt) Kless, Ryan Vivirito, David Colpo, Tori Vivirito, and great-grandchildren Aiden Kless and Connor...

Marsha Denise Bukowski

Marsha Denise Bukowski

Jan 11, 2022

Marsha D. Bukowski (nee Dean) born on October 21, 1945, died on January 11, 2022.

She leaves behind her husband of 53 years Thomas A. Bukowski Jr., son Edward (Julianna) Bukowski, daughter-in-law Anne Bukowski, sister Edith (James) Figler, grandsons (the loves of her life) Tommy IV and Alex, sister-in-law Cynthia Bukowski brother-in-law Greg Bukowski, sister-in-law Eleanore Sue...

James J. Sutkowski

James J. Sutkowski

Jan 10, 2022

James J. Sutkowski age 79 of Griffith passed away on Monday January 10th, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha, daughter Kristine (Paul) McDonald, son Alan (Alisa) Sutkowski, grandchildren; Macy Sutkowski, Riley Sutkowski, Josiah Artz, Jackson McDonald, great-grandchildren Jensen Sutkowski and Opal Sutkowski, sister Catherine Sutkowski, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Eva Maria (Dankesreiter)  Perez

Eva Maria (Dankesreiter) Perez

Jan 7, 2022

Eva "Effe" M. Perez age 82 passed away Friday, January 07, 2021.

She is survived by her brother Helmuth Dankesreiter of Germany; sister Regina Kreusel of Germany; niece Stefani Kreusel; sisters-in-law; Sandy (Syl) Puclik, Betty (Chuck) Mueller, Judy (John) Sreniawski, Patty (Joe) Mora, Marilyn Perez, Karen (Jose) Quintero and Denise (Noreen) Perez, Brothers-in-law; Rich Perez, Marty (Lenny)...

Dr. John B. Brown

Dr. John B. Brown

Jan 6, 2022

Dr. John Bardon "Bard" Brown age 94 of Crete, IL passed away on Thursday, January 06, 2022. He is survived by his wife Mary C. Brown (nee McQuaid) of over 60 years. children James (Linda) Brown, Daniel (Susan) Brown, Thomas Brown, John (Nancy) Brown and Catherine (Chris) Beres; grandchildren Amanda, Austin, Julie, Ryan, Nora, Molly, Matthew, Claire, Christopher, Natalie,...

Walter Sobczak Jr.

Walter Sobczak Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Walter Sobczak Jr. "Sonny" age 74 of Lowell, Indiana passed away on Monday January 3, 2022. Wally passed away with his loving wife Tammy and cousin Linda by his side. He is survived by his wife Tammy and sons Jason Sobczak, Jonathan Sobczak, Deputy Sheriff Daniel Sobczak and stepson Johnathan "Stetson" (Stephanie) Sabaitis; grandchildren Matthew, Kenneth, Justin, Joshua, Rachael...

Ryan W. Pammer

Ryan W. Pammer

Jan 2, 2022

Ryan W. Pammer, age 43, of Saint John, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Ryan is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Pammer; mother, Brenda Pammer; his 4 fur babies: Chance, Jackson, Alley and Nash; grandmother, Ivy Kozina; aunts and uncles: Frank (Debbie) Cogswell, Roy (Sandy) Cogswell, Dan (Joyce) Falardeau, Jeffrey (Barbara) Pammer; cousins: Mike,...

Leonard J. Kamiski

Leonard J. Kamiski

Dec 31, 2021

Leonard J. Kaminski age 78 of Highland passed away on Friday December 31, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 54 1/2 years Candace, daughter Kimberly Kaminski, special nephew Mark (Lauren) Meyers and family, sister Loretta (late Charles) Thompson, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday January...

Eileen Kubisz

Eileen Kubisz

Dec 29, 2021

It is with heavy hearts, our family announces Eileen "Cookie" Kubisz aged 88, of Highland, IN, and formerly of Chicago (Hegewisch) IL, passed away on Wednesday December 29th, 2021, at home. Beloved wife of the late Edmund L. "Mundek '' Kubisz. Loving mother of Jerome Kubisz, Chris (Betsy) Kubisz and Susan (Joe) Murovic. Devoted grandmother of Madalin (Nathan), Joe...

Stanley E Dobosz

Stanley E Dobosz

Dec 27, 2021

STANLEY DOBOSZ (TARZAN)

GRIFFITH, IN - Stanley Dobosz, 89, of Griffith, went home to God on Monday, December 27, 2021, peacefully in his sleep.

Stan is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Bonnie, daughter Anajean Lewis, and son Michael (Kathy) Dobosz.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Mark (Rachel) Lewis, Lindsay Lewis, Michael...

Robert Ronald Urban

Robert Ronald Urban

Dec 27, 2021

Robert Ronald Urban age 86 of Highland passed away on Monday December 27th, 2021.

He is survived by his daughters Linda (late James) Barlog, Karen Maruszczak, Sandy Judd, grandchildren Amanda (Eric) Sarkady, Jennifer Maruszczak, Jaime Verville, Samantha (Josh) Roa, Aimee Maruszczak, Makayla Mueller, great-grandchildren Finnley and Sullivan Roa, Nolan and Aria Sarkady, Jazlene Escobedo, Brielle Maruszczak, Kyle...

Eileen M Janovsky

Eileen M Janovsky

Dec 26, 2021

Eileen Janovsky age 96 of Griffith passed away on Sunday December 26, 2021.

She is survived by her daughter Rose (Dennis) Colbert of DeMotte, nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, siblings Harriet Woosley, Geneva (John) Harder, Kenneth (Karen) Koeneman, sister-in-law Carol Koeneman, brother-in-law Lester Kegebein and numerous nieces and nephews.

Eileen was preceded in death by her...

Helen M Farley

Helen M Farley

Dec 24, 2021

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