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Thomas E. Smith

Thomas E. Smith

Mar 25, 2021

Thomas E. Smith age 76 of Munster, Indiana formerly of Posen, IL. passed away on Thursday March 25, 2021. He is survived by his children: Laurie (Joe) Zawisza, Lester Smith, Samantha Smith, Tara Smith and Makayla Smith, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sister-in-law Laverne Smith.

Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Emma Smith, his...

Camellia S. (Viland)  White

Camellia S. (Viland) White

Mar 25, 2021

Camellia "Susie" White age 78 of Highland passed away on Thursday March 25, 2021. Survived by her children: Terri (Pete) Bogdan, Candice (Dwayne) Barner and Eric (Lucy) White; grandchildren: Joshua (Katie) Lynn, Heather Jean (Eric DeBarge) Bogdan, Evan (Madeline) Lynn, Camellia (Britton Stice) Bogdan, Shania White and Hunter White; great grandchildren: Lucas, Trevor, Nathan, Wesley and Athena, sister Sandy...

Julie S. (Breymeyer)  Graves

Julie S. (Breymeyer) Graves

Mar 23, 2021

Julie Suzanne Graves of Crown Point was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday March 23rd after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Julie was born on October 28, 1969 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois when her family lived in Frankfort, Illinois and has resided in Indiana most of her life. In...

Louella Jane (Warnick)  Snyder

Louella Jane (Warnick) Snyder

Mar 22, 2021

Louella Jane Snyder age 79 of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on March 22, 2021. She is survived by her children; Charles (fiancée Greta) McClelland, Diana (Mark) Lomando, Janet (Tony) Julian, Louella (Mike) Raduski and Patricia (John) Tyl; grandchildren; Trina, Steven, Chuck, Joey, Tiffany, Jordan, Tyler, Asia, Brandon, Matthew, Lauren, Anthony, Hanna, Samantha, Nick, Cassandra, Christopher and Savannah; great...

Maryellen K. Koonce-Rodney

Maryellen K. Koonce-Rodney

Mar 21, 2021

Maryellen Katherine Koonce-Rodney "The Babygirl" age 36 passed away unexpectedly and went home to be in the arms of Jesus and reunited with her best friend Shannon on March 21, 2021.

Maryellen was a graduate of Morton Sr. High School and a formerly a resident of Hammond, Indiana. She never met a stranger and became friends instantly...

Carolyn S. (Stipes)  Dalton

Carolyn S. (Stipes) Dalton

Mar 19, 2021

Carolyn S. Dalton age 62 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 19, 2021. She is survived by her beloved daughter Crystal Ann Carwile and grandson Roger; dear sister of Lois Treat, Kenneth (Betty) Stipes, Janie (Doug) Newman, Noah "Bud" (Pam) Stipes, Ruth (David) Ell, and Charles (Dina) Stipes. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Frank and...

Gary Edmond

Gary Edmond

Mar 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Gary Edmond. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Margaret Stojsavljevic

Margaret Stojsavljevic

Mar 10, 2021

Margaret Stojsavljevic age 91 of Hobart, formerly of Glen Park, passed away on Wednesday March 10, 2021. She is survived by her children George (Denise) Stoya, Michael (Piper) Stojsavljevic, and Nancy (John) Brown; grandchildren Paul, Kyle, Celine, Samantha, Ryan, and Eric; great grandchildren Santos, Luna, Joaquin, and Asher.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Doris "Dodie" N. (Denihan)  Wilkey

Doris "Dodie" N. (Denihan) Wilkey

Mar 6, 2021

Doris "Dodie" Wilkey age 91 of Griffith passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021.

She is survived by her children; Kip (Julie) Wilkey, Tina Wilkey, Erin (David) Maglish, Troy Wilkey and Kelli (Jerry) Potosky; grandchildren Jennifer, Shannon (Calvin), Kristin, Adam, Danny (Miranda), Brooke, Ryan, Jonah, Morgan, Allison, Nicole, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Corrin; great grandchildren and great great...

Robert F. Gardner Sr.

Robert F. Gardner Sr.

Feb 28, 2021

Robert F. Gardner Sr. age 88 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Catherine; children Robert (Tove) Gardner Jr., Carol (Steve) Lopez, Sandy Gardner, and James Gardner; grandson Robert Gardner III; and by his four-legged companions Norman and Naomi.

Robert is preceded in death...

Charlotte F. (Crowel)  Wall

Charlotte F. (Crowel) Wall

Feb 27, 2021

Charlotte F. Wall age 71 of Griffith passed away on Saturday February 27, 2021. She is survived by her husband of over 55 years William "Bill" Wall; children Melissa (Paul) Hetzel and Brian (Kelly) Wall; grandchildren Zack Wall and LJ Wall; special friends Carol and Joe Aguilar, Linda Kimmel and Rocky Kotka.

She is preceded in death...

Joseph Szoke

Joseph Szoke

Feb 26, 2021

Joseph Szoke age 95 of Griffith, formerly of Budapest, Hungary passed away on Friday February 26, 2021.

He is survived by his sons Roy Stevenson and Brian (Heidi) Stephensen; grandchildren Kaleigh, Karissa, Brian Jr. and Luis.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, brother Julius

Services will be private....

James L. Kistler

James L. Kistler

Feb 26, 2021

Jim Kistler, age 71 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 26th, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Vaughn, children James (Jamie) Kistler, Ian Kistler, Nathan (Jen) Kistler, Erin (Mike) Kistler, and 10 grandchildren: siblings Gary (Nona) Kistler, Cheryl (Dan) Emery, Jeff (Tricia) Kistler, and Amy (Brian) Trueblood and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Linda G. (Monroe)  Dodson

Linda G. (Monroe) Dodson

Feb 25, 2021

Linda G. Dodson age 71 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021. She is survived by her children; Tina (Darrel) Sills, Charles (Crystal) Dodson, and Diane (Carey) McCrary; grandchildren Heather (Miguel), Sydney (Alec), CJ (Lyanna), Christian (Kaylee), Caiden, Taylor, Jeremy (Tiffany), Ashley, and Justin; great grandchildren John, Harper, Devin, Ethan, Lillian, Bentley, and Jeremy Jr., Gabby, Kaiden,...

Raymond N. Bercier

Raymond N. Bercier

Feb 24, 2021

Raymond N. Bercier age 70 of Highland passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Mary; children Christy (Don) Vehrs and Michelle (Kevin) Baumgartner; grandchildren Abigail, Carolyn, Zachary, and Jacob; great granddaughter Lynnetta; siblings Colette (Dan) Simcox and Edward (Hilary) Bercier and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond is preceded in death by...

Angela M. Urra-De La Cruz

Angela M. Urra-De La Cruz

Feb 14, 2021

Angela Urra -De La Cruz, age 62 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday February 14, 2021.

She survived by her husband Victor De La Cruz; two daughters and one stepdaughter, Myra De La Cruz, Angela De La Cruz and Marisol De La Cruz; two sons and one stepson Joshua De La Cruz, Angel (Vanessa) De La Cruz,...

Francisco G. Borjas

Francisco G. Borjas

Feb 14, 2021

Francisco (Frank) G. Borjas , age 88 of East Chicago passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Frank G Borjas was born on October 4th, 1932 and graduated Taylor High School in 1951. He made his second home in East Chicago, IN. Frank joined the Air Force and came back to work for Inland Steel where he...

Dennis E. Palucki

Dennis E. Palucki

Feb 4, 2021

Loving husband, father, and grandfather Dennis Earnest Palucki, age 75, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 from his home in Griffith, IN.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years Shirley Palucki (nee Romanowski) and his lively dog Sparky who both miss him greatly. Children: Mary deceased (Paul) Ochs, Christine (Michael) Hill, Denise...

David L. Harding

David L. Harding

Jan 28, 2021

David L. Harding age 54 of Lake Station passed away on Thursday January 28, 2021 after a lifetime battle with cancer.

He is survived by his sons Toby Brasher-Harding and David Brasher-Harding; siblings Mikle (Ann) Siere, Harry (Karen) Siere, Deb (late Greg) Sheppard, George (Terri) Harding and Cindy (late Dave) Harding; nieces and nephews Mike, Kevin, Steven,...

Ana Maria (Ortegon)  Rangel

Ana Maria (Ortegon) Rangel

Jan 23, 2021

Ana Maria Rangel (nee Ortegon) born February 19, 1928, formerly of Hammond, IN. passed away on January 23, 2021 in Munster, IN. at the age of 92. She is survived by her children Gloria (Daniel) Young, David (Mary), Daniel (Linda), and Sonia Smith; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters Alicia, Artemesa, Alma, and Blanca; brother...

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