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Robert W. Blunt Sr.
Sep 30, 2021
Robert W. Blunt Sr., age 88, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021. He is survived by his children Robert (Kim) Blunt, Robin Blunt, and Richard (Kathie) Blunt; grandchildren Cameron (Alyson) Blunt, Cody (Fiancé Brittany Brandon) Blunt, and Tara (Joel) Aceves; great grandsons Robby Aceves and Conner Blunt. He is also survived by his beloved Collie...
Jerry Dell Jefferson
Sep 28, 2021
Jerry Jefferson, 57, departed this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Hammond, Indiana.
Jerry was born October 15, 1963, in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, to Eva Mae Jefferson (Evans) and Albert James Jefferson. He was a night auditor in the hotel industry as well as a personal fitness trainer.
He had made Hammond his home for...
Fernando Mosqueda
Sep 24, 2021
Fernando Mosqueda age 66 of Gary passed away on Friday September 24, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Rosa Irma M; children Marcos Mosqueda, Nichole (Francisco Lopez) Mosqueda, Emmanuel (Jo-Anna Villarreal) Mosqueda, Marissa (Ruben Arriola) Mosqueda, Norma Mosqueda, Eduardo (Savanna Villarreal) Mosqueda, Jose' Mosqueda, Sergio (Paloma Villarreal) Mosqueda and by his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...
Carmen C. Mojarro
Sep 20, 2021
Carmen (Mela) C. Mojarro, 45, of Griffith, IN, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 20th. She was a resident of Griffith and East Chicago, IN. Mela was a loving mother, beloved daughter and sister. She is survived by her dear mother Joeann Mojarro, loving children Cristian, Pedro and Camila, dear brothers and sisters Maria V....
Gonzalo R. Vazquez
Sep 17, 2021
Gonzalo R. Vazquez age 92 of Griffith passed away peacefully in his home on Friday September 17, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Noemi Vazquez (nee Huerta); children, Leo (Kay) Vazquez, Martha Vazquez, Alexis (Jim) Vazquez Dedelow, Carol (Steve) Baunach, Rose (Brad) Nyenhuis, Victor Vazquez and Cristina (Scott) Oliver; grandchildren Vanessa, Jessica, Steve,...
Dakota D. Stevens
Sep 14, 2021
Dakota D. Stevens age 27 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Tuesday September 14, 2021. He is survived by his son Dakota Levi Stevens and his daughter Nora Stevens; father George (Michelle) Stevens; his mother Tonya; sisters Harmony (John) Harris, Tabatha Stevens, Kayla (Mark) Knuth, Erikka (Joe) Sipos, Taylor (Justin) Barham, Cheyenne Stevens, Shawna (Clint) Stooksbury; brother Casey Stevens;...
Linda L. (Swaim) Carter
Sep 13, 2021
Linda L. Carter age 85 of Griffith, passed away on Monday September 13, 2021. She is survived by her son Wendell (Kathy) Carter; grandchildren Sam (Brittany) Carter and Manon Carter. She is also survived by many nieces, and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Doy and Olive Eulalia (nee Wilkinson) Swaim, husband Richard Carter, and by...
David S. Munson
Sep 11, 2021
David (Davey) Munson, age 99, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1921 in Pennsylvania. After residing in Munster for over 50 years, he moved to Clarendale of Schererville after the death of his beloved wife and companion, Millie.
He is survived by son David (Tina) of Lake Village, daughter Debbie (Michael)...
June W. Mastey
Sep 9, 2021
June W. Mastey age 80 of Griffith passed away on Thursday September 9th, 2021.
June left us on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon, by her choice, looking forward to the next life. She left the world a better place than she found it, touched by her endless vivacity, wit, love, and care. To bask in her presence...
Elaine J. Shutts
Sep 8, 2021
Elaine J. Shutts age 97 of Bradley, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 8th, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Rodney (Pamela) Shutts, Todd (Ann) Shutts, and Shawn (Michael) D'Anna, grandchildren; Amy (Richard) Persiani, Cindy Ruth, Scott (Roxanne) Shutts, Christine (Erik) Nore, Meagan (Phillip) Lay, Jolie D'Anna, great-grandchildren; Joana, Preston, Tiffany, Zachary, Evie, Tyler, Kameron,...
Sarah J Fines
Sep 7, 2021
Sarah J. Fines age 82 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2021.
She is survived by her sons Terry Fines and Raymond (Rebecca) Fines; grandchildren Nichole (Ross), Thomas, Colin, and Connor; great granddaughter Scarlet; sister Ilene (Ben) Caudill and several nieces, nephews.
Sarah is preceded in death by her parents Homer and Emma...
Thomas B Hamer
Sep 3, 2021
Thomas B. "Sarge" Hamer age 77 of St. John, Indiana passed away on Friday September 3, 2021. He is survived by his children Ted (Danijela) Hamer, Todd (Ami) Hamer, Steven Hamer, and Lisa Hamer; granddaughter Kiersten Clemens; son-in-law Dave Clemens; siblings Carol Jean (late Andrew) Becker, Marilyn (Joseph Workman) Kriss, and Penny (late Dan) Hills. Tom was preceded in...
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...
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