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Robert A. Chandler

Robert A. Chandler

Mar 2, 2022

Robert A. Chandler age 25 of Hobart, formerly of Cedar Lake passed away on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his mother Sharon Conover, his brothers; Nicholas Boardman, and Curtis Daniel Chandler, his grandmother; Diane Chandler, his grandfather; Pete Conover, his aunts; April Conover and Amy Smit, and uncle Brian Smit.

A celebration of life...

Frances E. (Storey)  Cliver

Frances E. (Storey) Cliver

Mar 1, 2022

Frances E. Cliver, age 88 of Dugger, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Rodney (Maryanne) Cliver, Robert Cliver, Rhonda (Tom) Yakimow, Gina Smith, Rena Heyman, Mary (Joe Redden) Richey, Stephan Cliver, her 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 2 more on the way.

She is preceded in...

Maudie J. (Summers)  Harper

Maudie J. (Summers) Harper

Mar 1, 2022

Maudie Jeanne Harper (nee Summers) born October 27, 1940 in Daviess County, Indiana died peacefully at her home on March 1, 2022.

She was the daughter of Gerald and Wilma Summers of Daviess County Indiana. She married Rex Harper on June 6, 1957 in Daviess County Indiana.

She leaves behind 10 children that came from...

Ann M. (Minchuk)  Pierce

Ann M. (Minchuk) Pierce

Feb 22, 2022

Ann M. Pierce age 75 of Gary passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022.

She is survived by her husband Donald Henneberg daughters; Tina (William) Rhone and Deborah Anderson-Lane; stepdaughter Valerie (Creig) Carr and stepson Donald Henneberg Jr.; grandchildren Heather Acevedo, Lexie Deven, Edward Deven, Daniel Rhone, Nicholas Carr, and Johnnie Carr; siblings Caroline Pierce, Mary Wilzak,...

Richard J. Granter

Richard J. Granter

Feb 18, 2022

Richard J. "Rick" Granter age 57 of Hobart, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Angie; children Summer (Daniel) Biby, Richard II(Tammy) Granter, Mary Granter, and Victoria Granter; grandchildren Levi, Jacson, Ivy, Beatrix, Hunter, Haley, and Elijah; and by his siblings Charles "Chuck" Granter, Bill (Dana) Granter,...

Susanne L. Dewitt

Susanne L. Dewitt

Feb 17, 2022

Susanne DeWitt "Suzy" age 67 passed away and went home to be in the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2022.

Suzy was a graduate of Hammond Technical Vocational High School and a resident of Hammond, Indiana. She always had a smile and enjoyed hanging out with her oldest brother Mike. Suzy also enjoyed singing, traveling and...

Michael W. Laws

Michael W. Laws

Feb 15, 2022

Michael Wayne "Skully" Laws age 56 of Gary passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at home with his fiancée,  Margie by his side. He was born in Hammond, Indiana July 6th, 1965. Michael was the son of James, his wife Barbara of Dundee, KY. And his mother the late Barbara Getridge (2015). Michael grew up in North Hammond...

Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez

Feb 12, 2022

Esther Martinez age 92 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on February 12th, 2022. She is survived by her children; Alfredo (Elena) Martinez Jr., Patricia Martinez, Ruth Martinez, Louis (Geri) Martinez, Norma Martinez (Arcangel), Edgar (Alicia) Martinez, Benjamin (Irma) Sandoval, and Pedro Sandoval;  grandchildren; Marci Martinez, Alfredo Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Yesenia Martinez, Michael Silvas Jr., Tanisha (Israel Medina) Silvas, Joseph...

Melissa K. Gill

Melissa K. Gill

Feb 11, 2022

Melissa K. Gill age 52 of Munster passed away on February 11, 2022.

She is survived by her son Harrison; mother Kae Kellams; sister Kristen Kellams; nieces Sydney Tucker, Alyson Peck, Lily Warren, Evie Warren; nephew Jack Warren; sister-in-law Sandra Kellams, Tricia (Rick) Gill; mother-in-law Patricia Gill; and Brother-in-law Greg Gill. Melissa is preceded in death by...

Marilyn J. (Lukmann)  Fouts

Marilyn J. (Lukmann) Fouts

Feb 9, 2022

Marilyn J. Fouts age 87 of Gary, passed away on Wednesday February 9, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1934, to Lester and Mary Lukmann. She is survived by her children Janie Fouts, Robert Fouts, Ronald Fouts, and Beverly (Ronald) Gibbs; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and by her nephew. She was preceded in death by...

Geraldine Mae (Nelson)  Mckinley

Geraldine Mae (Nelson) Mckinley

Feb 2, 2022

Geraldine Mae McKinley age 92 of Griffith, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2022, at the Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point.

Born April 26th, 1929, in London Township Minnesota, she was preceded in death by her Husband Deane, sister Marvel, and by her brother Richard

She is survived by her...

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...

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