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Terri A. (Mccord) Sandefur
Jan 2, 2021
Terri Ann McCord-Sandefur age 53 of Highland passed away from this life on Saturday January 2, 2021 to be with her father and other family members who have gone before her. She was born on December 11, 1967 in Omaha, NE to Dave and Pat McCord. Terri leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, Charles Sandefur, Charles, and...
Aurelio T. "Mickey" Fernandez Sr.
Jan 2, 2021
Aurelio "Mickey" Tomas Fernandez Sr. age 82, of Whiting Indiana passed away on Saturday January 2, 2021.
He was born on July 3, 1938 in Marin, Nuevo Leon Mexico. He is survived by his children Genny (Michael) Lowy, Carol (Michael) Mercado, Donna (John) Neubauer, Suzanna (Chuck) Tudor, Chita (Anthony) Cook, Barbara (Phillip) Gilliland, Aurelio T. Jr. (Lynn)...
Paul John Seliga Jr.
Dec 31, 2020
Paul Seliga age 80 of Crestwood, IL. passed away after a battle with Parkinson's on December 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Dorothy Bermingham-Seliga; sister Anne Oberts; nephew William Oberts; grandnephew Nicholas Oberts; stepchildren Michael (Susan) Bermingham and Cindy (Frank) Gaydos; step grandsons Michael and Mathew Bermingham, Nicholas and James Gaydos; step granddaughters Brittany...
Lewis Bates
Dec 30, 2020
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday June 26th, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. Glen Park Ave. (45th Ave.) Griffith.
David N. Stolte
Dec 26, 2020
David N. Stolte age 79 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020.
He is survived by his children Kelly Holbrook and Jeffrey (Chris) Stolte; grandchildren Toni, Joshua, Ashley, Aubrey and Abby; great grandchildren Lexi, Jessica and Madi; and by his sister-in-law Diana Stolte.
He is preceded in death by his parents William and...
Frank Vasquez
Dec 24, 2020
Frank Vasquez of Hammond, Indiana, 76 yrs. of age, passed away on December 24, 2020 due to Covid-19 complications.
Frank, the youngest of five children, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in East Chicago, Indiana. He was a 1963 graduate of East Chicago Washington High School where he played football in his sophmore and junior...
Jorge C. Saldana
Dec 22, 2020
Jorge C. Saldana age 74 of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19.
He is survived by his children Michelle (Michael) Saldana-Chiago and Michael (Grace) Saldana, grandchildren; Julian Saldana, Jeremi Saldana, Jalen Saldana, and Jayke Saldana, sister Norma (Rudy) Rios, and several nieces and nephews.
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Luanne Quinn Jergens
Dec 15, 2020
Luanne Quinn Jergens age 58 of Griffith, was called home to God on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
She is survived by three sisters, Billie Hutchins of Ripley, TN, Mary (Doug) Bixler of Clarence, IA., Sara (Tom) Stine of Kokomo, IN, brother Terrance (Kim) Jergens of South Boardman, MI, and by several nieces and nephews. She is preceded...
Matthew R. Johnson
Dec 13, 2020
Matthew R. Johnson age 34 of Griffith passed away on Sunday December 13th, 2020.
He is survived by his mother Rita Primm, siblings; Jason Johnson, Gary Johnson, and Michelle (Kelly) Widing, nieces and nephews; Cody, William, Dylan, Corey, Tabitha, Tara, and Misty, 2 great nieces Olivia and Ahviana.
Matthew was preceded in death by his...
Shirley A. Ratter
Dec 13, 2020
Shirley A. Ratter age 73 of Calumet City, Illinois passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years Michael, daughter Jennifer (late Michael) Weiner, granddaughters Anastasia and Cassandra, brothers Michael Kompir and Steve Kompir.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Kompir.
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Kathleen R Boland
Dec 13, 2020
Kathleen R. Boland age 67 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years; Robert, children Mary (Fiancé Adam Schafer) Boland, Matthew Boland, stepdaughter Laura (Benjamin) Lok; grandchildren Sophia, Brandon, and Kevin Lok; her siblings Michael Hudoba, Carol Hudoba, Philip Hudoba, and Mary (Tim) Howe. She is also...
Alisa Munoz
Dec 11, 2020
Alisa Munoz age 24 of Hammond passed away on Friday December 11, 2020.
She is survived by her mother Mica (Daniel) Guzman, father Jesse T. (Samantha) Munoz, siblings; Mia, Andrew, Maya, Jesse, Jordan, Mica, Jacob, Anais, Alana, and Amata, maternal grandmother Mary (David) Sullivan, maternal grandfather Robert Montes, paternal grandmother Vanessa Molina, and numerous aunts and uncles,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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