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Priscilla A. (Gerber)  Jones

Priscilla A. (Gerber) Jones

Dec 1, 2020

Priscilla A. Jones age 89 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years Jesse Sr.; children Burns (Shelia) Jones, Jesse "Jack" Jones Jr., and Priscilla (Kenneth) Boyd; grandchildren Bonnie (Paul) Timm, Jennifer (Todd) Schweigert, Kenneth Boyd, Kevin (April) Boyd, and Kristopher (Jennifer) Boyd; great grandchildren Zachary (Shannon)...

Thelma Faye (Andrews)  Lindsey

Thelma Faye (Andrews) Lindsey

Nov 28, 2020

Thelma "Faye" Lindsey, age 86 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She is survived by her sisters: Glenda (late Dennis) Hilton, Fran (late Charles) Carpenter, Carolyn (Lemuel) Hall, Betty (Michael) Andrews-Kleinschmidt and by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great- great-nephews and nieces. Thelma is preceded in death by her parents William and Johnnie Andrews, sister Velma...

Christopher James Babbitt Sr.

Christopher James Babbitt Sr.

Nov 24, 2020

Christopher James Babbitt Sr. age 62 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2020 after a battle with Covid.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 42 years Louise (Maskovich); children Christopher (Nicole) Babbitt Jr, Ashley (Eric) Sims; grandchildren Morgan, Addison and Chase; mother Mary Babbitt; siblings Michael (Jan) Babbitt, Janee...

Wanda L. (Mcgregor)  Woolridge

Wanda L. (Mcgregor) Woolridge

Nov 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Wanda L. (McGregor) Woolridge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Charles N. Hess

Charles N. Hess

Nov 20, 2020

Charles N. Hess age 57 of Warsaw,  Indiana passed away November 20, 2020 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He is survived by his brother Dale (Connie) Hess of Griffith, Indiana,  close friend and roommate Joyce Light, Uncles Roger (Janet ) Hess and William (Ivory) Steinard and sister in law Lenore (Scott) Enloe. Also niece Krystal (Mike) Varady and nephews Douglas...

John J Granatir

John J Granatir

Nov 18, 2020

John J. Granatir age 81 of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2020. He is survived by his nephews Matty (Nadine) Jabkowski, Joseph (Shelly) Jabkowski, Frank (Javier Garcia) Jabkowski, John (Colleen) Jabkowski; niece Patricia Nichols; and by his numerous great nieces and great nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Granatir,...

Mary A. Melton

Mary A. Melton

Nov 18, 2020

Mary A. Melton age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday November 18,2020. She is survived by her children; Randy (Kathy) Melton and Karen (Tim) Owczarzak and by her grandchildren Ryan Melton, Janelle Owczarzak and Olivia Owczarzak.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carlton and Agnes Benjamin, Husband Russell Melton Sr, and by her brothers...

Joseph L. Flores

Joseph L. Flores

Nov 16, 2020

Joseph L. Flores age 65 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday Nov.16,2020. He is survived by his children: Carlos (Felicia) Lopez, Robert (Savannah) Harbin and Joseph (Jennifer) Harbin.

Grandchildren: Yvonne, Matthew, Julie, Jasmine, Carlos Jr, Jozzalyn, Robert Jr, Joseph III and Jennna.

brother: Robert (Pam) Flores, sisters Sandy (Ruben) Ruiz and Linda Bean;and by...

Don "Donnie Baseball" O. Ward

Don "Donnie Baseball" O. Ward

Nov 15, 2020

Don O. "Donnie Baseball" Ward Jr age 50 of Knox, formerly of Hammond passed away on Sunday November 15,2020. He is survived by his wife Bobbi; children Zachary, Christopher, Matthew, Emily, and Nathan; and by his granddaughter Mia.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Don and Vivian Ward Sr.

Per Don's wishes there...

Gary B Harris

Gary B Harris

Nov 9, 2020

Gary B. Harris age 65 of Griffith, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Monday November 9th, 2020.

He is survived by his children; Diana (Justin) Bush, Reid Harris both from TN, grandchildren; Austin, Madelyn, Hank, siblings; Doug (Jean) Harris of Colorado, Anita (Robert) O'Dell of Griffith, Sheila (Rex) Oravec of Illinois, and his grandchildren, numerous nieces and...

Darlene M Greer

Darlene M Greer

Nov 7, 2020

Darlene M. Greer age 77 of Griffith passed away on Saturday November 7th, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter Bonnie (David) Jones, and grandchildren Amanda Jones and Ryan Trojanski.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents William and Margaret Jones and son Thomas Greer.

Cremation was chosen and no services have...

Petra C Berumen

Petra C Berumen

Nov 7, 2020

Petra C. Berumen age 93 of Hammond passed away on Saturday November 7th, 2020.

She is survived by her children; Manuela Vandall, Raymond (Jennifer) Cantu, Robert (Cynthia) Briones, Consepcion Martinez, San Juanita (Daniel) Guzman, Maria Berumen, Jose Berumen Jr., Grace Arkwright, Israel (Heidie) Berumen, Silvia (Heriberto) Ramirez, 39 grandchildren, 101 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren.

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Alice M Redford

Alice M Redford

Nov 2, 2020

Alice M. Redford age 90 of Hebron IN, formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away on Monday November 2nd, 2020.

She is survived by her children; Joyce (Robert) Matson, Brenda Diehl, Diana (late Jack) Belko, Edward (Kathy) Redford, grandchildren; Deneen Diehl, Todd (JoyAnn Torrez) Dawes, Beth (Bill) Kaminski, Sarah (Mike) Hernandez, Fred Diehl, Eddie (Dawn) Redford, Robby...

Joe B Hays

Joe B Hays

Oct 29, 2020

Joe B. Hays age 87 of Munster passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Shirley, daughters Judy (John) Evon, Jackie (Terry) Miller, grandchildren Jamie (Robbie) Stillwell, Richard (Carrie) Ludwig, James (Tammy) Bevill, Gary (Lauren) Ludwig, Kristy Russell, ten great grandchildren, nieces Jan (Darrell Freeman) Daley, Jean (Louie) Villasenor,...

Veronica L Swain

Veronica L Swain

Oct 27, 2020

Veronica L. Swain age 37 of Hobart passed away on Tuesday October 27th, 2020.

She is survived by her children Maykaydalynne Swain and Nabila Swain, parents Thomas and Jeri Meszaros, siblings Karl (Kim) Meszaros, Harley Karim, Anton Meszaros, and ex-husband Keith Swain.

Cremation was chosen and no services have been scheduled at this time.

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Alex S Kowalsky Sr.

Alex S Kowalsky Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

ALEX S. KOWALSKY was born in East Chicago, Indiana on February 23, 1933, to father Stephen Kowalsky and mother Olga Kowalsky. The youngest of his two siblings, George Kowalsky and Dorothy Haney (Kowalsky) both deceased, he always had a zest for life and his ambition and hard work was second to none. He is survived by his ex-wife MaryEllen...

Francis L Joyce

Francis L Joyce

Oct 7, 2020

Francis L. "Minnie" Joyce age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday October 7, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Marilyn, children Sandra (Mike) Benic (Milenko), Nancy Martin, Mark (Joanne) Joyce, grandchildren Eric Perez, Amy Ryan, Kristen Martin, Greg Joyce, Sara Joyce, Kalem Martin, and great-grandchildren Everly, Holden, and Scottie.

Francis...

Paul Byron Hayden

Paul Byron Hayden

Oct 4, 2020

Paul B. Hayden age 93 of Griffith passed away on Sunday October 4, 2020.

He is survived by his daughter Laura Gaby, grandson Michael (Kristin) Gaby, great-grandsons Matthew and Andrew, cousins Beverly Maywald and Judy Sims, and several nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Murray and Helen Hayden, wife Marjorie,...

Shanon L Mathis

Shanon L Mathis

Oct 3, 2020

Shanon L. Mathis age 52 of Griffith passed away on Saturday October 3rd, 2020.

He is  survived by his wife of 32 years Kristina, daughter Holly (Jason) Gargas, grandsons Colton and Zane Lee, parents Dwaine and Melody Mathis, brother Chad (Jill Hollar) Mathis, nieces Alexus Mathisand Laura Stepanovich, nephews Jaxon Mathis and Matthew Stepanovich, grandmother Elizabeth McKay,...

Lisa Marie Denby

Lisa Marie Denby

Oct 1, 2020

Lisa Marie Denby age 36 of Merrillville passed away on Thursday October 1st, 2020.

She is survived by her husband Adam Denby, children Xander Drew, Connor Drew, Aspen Denby, parents Michelle and Heber Thomas, biological father Donald Lupien, sisters Joann (Ryan) Webster, Jessie Thomas, Maria Cafagna, father-in law and mother-in law Kenneth and Linda Denby, aunts Catherine...

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