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Michael J. Milanec
Aug 31, 2021
Michael J. Milanec age 68 of Griffith passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday August 31, 2021.
He is survived by his son David (Serenity) Milanec; grandchildren Aubrienne and Andre, as well as other step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Pearl Milanec, and by his brother David Warren...
Melba J. (Burgess) George
Aug 25, 2021
Melba J. George age 85 of Hammond passed away on Wednesday August 25, 2021. She is survived by her children Dwayne (Jessie) George, Rodney George and "adopted" son Jim Wisniewski; grandchildren Ashley, Ali and Kyra George; great granddaughter Alayna George
Preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Maggie Burgess, husband Willie, siblings Lois, Marie, Katie, Daniel,...
Rollin "Bob" R. Jerred Jr.
Aug 23, 2021
Rollin R. "Bob" Jerred, Jr., age 68, of Griffith, Indiana, and Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carla, his son Bobby Jerred of Crescent City, California, his daughter Lauren King of Chandler, Arizona, his son Mike Jerred of Attica, Indiana, and his son Kevin Jerred of...
Thomas Allan Witham
Aug 13, 2021
Thomas Allan Witham age 78 of Lowell, passed away on Friday August 13, 2021, peacefully at home with his wife Nancy by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years Nancy; daughter Deborah (Mike) Biron of Batavia, OH.; mother-in-law Norma M. Owens of Schererville, IN., brother-in-law Pastor Terry W. Owens of Schererville, IN., brother James W. (Virginia)...
Frank J Harrison
Aug 10, 2021
Frank J. Harrison Jr., age 82 of Highland, IN. passed away on Tuesday August 10th, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years; Sue, daughter Mary Kay (Paul) Bohney, granddaughter Kayla (Corey) Gerenda, and several nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Harrison, and sisters Ann...
Marvin K. Quinn
Aug 7, 2021
Marvin K. Quinn age 90 of Wilmore KY, formerly of Griffith passed away on Saturday August 7th, 2021.
He is survived by his daughters; Pam (Mike) Kovera, Rosemary (Brian) Nowitzki, grandchildren; Dan (Jennifer) Kovera, Craig Kovera, Tamra Nowitzki, Megan Nowitzki, great-grandchildren; Evan, Aidan, Carter, Cooper, nieces Barbara Napier and Suzanne Willerton, and special niece Jeanette Lesich.
...Mary E Sowles
Jul 28, 2021
Mary E. Sowles age 75 of Gary passed away on Wednesday July 28th, 2021.
She is survived by her siblings; Charles Jack Sowles, Henry Gene (Shellene) Sowles, James Riley (Thelma) Sowles, Charles John (Susan) Sowles, Albert Earl (Maria) Sowles, Donna C. (James) Rexroat, Robert Owen (Kathy) Sowles, Karen S. Everly, sister-in-law Alice Sowles, her "grandkids", numerous nieces,...
Patty "Grams" (Burkybile) Bridegroom
Jul 28, 2021
Patty "Grams" Bridegroom age 86 of Griffith. passed away at her home on Wednesday July 28, 2021 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children Ed (Sue) Bridegroom, Valerie (Richard) Beck, and Vanessa (Jeff) Farr; grandchildren Eric, Alison, Josh, Jon, David, Kristen, Amber, Clarissa, Bobby, and Stephanie; 14 great grandchildren and survived by her sister...
August A. Schischka
Jul 27, 2021
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Peter K. Sanders
Jul 24, 2021
Peter Kenneth Sanders passed away at his home in Griffith, Indiana on July 24, 2021. Peter was born on October 21, 1932, to his beloved parents Kenneth Peter and Hazel Pauline Sanders. He grew up in Gary, Hegewisch, the East Side, and Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana. Upon his graduation from East Chicago Roosevelt High School, Peter attended Indiana University,...
Thomas D. Dunlap
Jul 24, 2021
Thomas D. Dunlap age 69 of Crown Point, formerly of Florida and South Holland, Illinois, passed away on Saturday July 24th, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Ann; children Jaime (Andrew) Long and Michael (Ania) Dunlap; grandchildren Jackson, Andrew, and Alexander; brother Tod (Terri Ann) Dunlap; sisters Teri (Ron) Glaum and Tammy (Dan) Genesio; and by...
Thomas M. Holtzer
Jul 15, 2021
Thomas M. Holtzer age 58 of Griffith, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday July 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Kristine, daughters Jillian and Victoria Holtzer; grandson Colin; sister Wanda Napier; niece Angela (Bob) Dils.
Preceded in death by his parents Solomon Holtzer and Ruby Napier, son Thomas Michael Holtzer II,...
Joseph Fabian
Jul 8, 2021
Joseph "Joe" J. Fabian
November 29, 1941 - July 8, 2021
Joseph J. Fabian, age 79, of Highland, IN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nell; daughter Christine (Hank Lott); sons Joseph and Michael; grandsons Roger and Avery, and canine companion Buddy; sisters in law,...
Phillip Brandon Michael
Jul 7, 2021
Phillip "Brandon" Michael age 38 of Logansport, IN passed away on Wednesday July 7th, 2021.
He is survived by his mother Donna (Jay) Eeingenberg, sister Kimberly (Jeffrey) Couch, aunts; Debra (Perry) Zack, Diana (Perry) Hershman, and nieces and nephews; Anna, Jaylynn, Denver, Kaydance, Jeremiah, and Autumn
Phillip was preceded in death by his father Sonny...
Reyna Rodriguez
Jul 7, 2021
Reyna Rodriguez age 87 of Griffith, Indiana formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Dolores (late Norberto) Melendez, Felix Rodriguez Jr., Nancy Rodriguez, Peggy (Rodolfo) Reyes, Alexandra (Raymond) Hernandez, grandchildren; Roberto, Nepaul, Esteban, Veneza, Norberto Jr., Adrian, Alexander, Emmanuel, Reyna, Raymond Jr., Anastasia, Gabriel, and great-grandchildren; Esteban...
Gary Lester Deyoung
Jun 28, 2021
Gary Lester "the Colonel" DeYoung age 64 of Munster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday June 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 38 1/2 years Teresa; son Andrew DeYoung; Mother Carolyn DeYoung; sister Laurie (Joe) Yothment; brothers Gerald (Caroline) DeYoung and George (Joanne) DeYoung; and by his nieces, nephews, cousins and...
Shawn E. Mincy
Jun 26, 2021
Shawn E. Mincy age 51 of Griffith passed away on Saturday June 26th, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter Harlynn "Harley", sons Anthony and Joseph, mother Carol Martin, sister Lynsey (Chris) Auguano, brothers Nathan Martin, Dale Parmeley, aunts Rhonda (Steve Tharp) Martin, Pam (Bob) Barnaby, Kathy (Joe) Walczak, Karen Summers, Tina (Beau) Mincy-Brooks, Julie Mincy, uncles...
Helen F. (Broschart) Miller
Jun 26, 2021
Helen F. Miller of Griffith passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Richard Jr. (Lori) Miller, Mary Kay Roney, Paul (Beth) Miller, 13 grandchildren; Matthew, Megan, Macie (Fiancé Jovica Perisic) Miller, Christopher Jr. (Sarah) Roney, Raquel (Geoff) Benson, Audrey, Sophie, Andrew (fiance Ave Healey) Roney, Laurel (Ben) Pauza, Alexis (Gabe) Saliba,...
Maria L Quintero
Jun 22, 2021
Maria L. Quintero age 95 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday June 22nd, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Jorge (Bertha) Quintero, Amelia (Jorge) Gonzalez, Jose (Karen) Quintero, Abe (Adriana Barragan) Quintero, Alberto (Marina) Quintero, many grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Rosaura Quintero, many nieces, nephews, and her two sisters.
Maria was...
Sandra K. "Sandy" Mills
Jun 20, 2021
Sandra "Sandy" K. Mills age 67 of Hammond passed away on Sunday June 20, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years; Robert Mills, children Danny (Fiancé Dawn) Heath, Darlene (Billy) Prince, Michael "Shane" (Becca) Heath, Sheila Ritz, Sharon (Larry) Morgan, Kambria Heath, stepchildren Christopher Mills and Jeanine Zellers, 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, sisters Donna...
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