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Kellie Ann Bedwell

Kellie Ann Bedwell

Sep 21, 2020

Kellie Ann Bedwell age 43 of Porter passed away on Monday September 21st, 2020.

She is survived by her husband; Michael Bedwell, children Rabekka Rex, Reanna Rex, stepsons Stephen (Sarah) Bedwell, Zachary Bedwell, parents Laddie and Annette Wells, brother Scott (Kristi) Wells, and numerous close friends who were more like family.

Kellie was preceded in...

Marie R. D'Anna

Marie R. D'Anna

Sep 17, 2020

Marie R. D'Anna age 84 of South Chicago Heights passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years; Joseph, children; Joseph (Patricia) D'anna Jr., Michael (Shawn) D'anna, Tom (Becky) D'anna, Tammy (David) Kozlowski, grandchildren; Samantha, Jack, Jacob, Nick, Cayley, Tara, Jolie, and great-grandchildren; Brayden, Brooke, Savannah, and Arianna.

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Lester Szo

Lester Szo

Sep 12, 2020

Lester Szo age 85 of Valparaiso passed away on Saturday September 12th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Pearl, children; Laszlo (Marguerite) Szo, Charles (Mary) Szo, Elizabeth (Michael) Stadnik, Susanna (Late James) Foster, grandchildren; Jason Szo, Eric (Adrienne) Stadnik, Emily (Joseph) Mroch (Szo), Alyssa (Andrew) Jorden (Szo), Sheila Szo, Kevin Szo, Melissa (Edward)...

Elizabeth M. (Hizer)  Melcher

Elizabeth M. (Hizer) Melcher

Sep 11, 2020

Elizabeth M. Melcher, age 99, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday September 11, 2020.

Born August 13, 1921, as part of the Greatest Generation, she has lived through the roaring twenties, Great Depression, Polio epidemic, World War II, and Covid-19.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years Raymond W. Melcher, Grandson Mark...

Nancy A Lessner

Nancy A Lessner

Sep 8, 2020

Nancy A. Lessner age 65 of Highland passed away on Tuesday September 8th, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years; Frank, son Joey Steffani, daughter Kari (Tim) Crane, brother James (Patti) Keane, and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Keane.

Cremation...

Ann Listar

Ann Listar

Sep 8, 2020

Ann "Janica" Listar age 81 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter Carolyn (Paul) Jacobs. She was the most loving Baka to Melissa, Katelyn, and Amanda, great-grandson Tony. Sister to Mary, cousin Dragica (Pero) Cavlovic, best friend (and "sister") of 50 years Katica (Steve) Kirincic, nephew and nieces, close...

James F. Horvath Sr.

James F. Horvath Sr.

Sep 8, 2020

James F. Horvath Sr. age 89 of Highland passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020.

He is survived by his children Cheryl (Telpri) Piccirilli, Debbie Street, James Horvath Jr., several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, brother Frank Horvath, and loving companion Judy Suchocki.

James was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Horvath and parents...

John Santana

John Santana

Sep 7, 2020

John Santana age 69 of Highland passed away on Monday September 7th, 2020.

He is survived by his children Lisa (Carlos Rodriguez) Rivera, Jennifer Santana, John P. Santana, Shelly (Andrew) Callegari, grandchildren; Aidan Rivera, Caleb Callegari, Abigail Rivera, Jacob Callegari, Nathaniel Santana, loving companion Maria Santana, siblings; Raymond (Carmela) Santana, Frances (Jim) DeRolf, Guadalupe (Grace) Santana, Minerva...

Teddy G. White

Teddy G. White

Aug 30, 2020

Teddy G. White age 79 of Highland passed away on Sunday August 30th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Camellia "Susie", children; Terri (Pete) Bogdan, Candice (Dwayne) Barner, Eric (Lucy) White, grandchildren; Joshua (Katie) Lynn, Heather Jean (Eric DeBarge) Bogdan, Evan (Madeline) Lynn, Camellia (Britton Stice) Bogdan, Shania White, Hunter White, great-grandchildren; Lucas,...

Helen T Briski

Helen T Briski

Aug 19, 2020

Helen T. Briski age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years Dan, children; Nancy (David) Ranich, Larry (Mary) Briski, Debbie (Bill) Alexander, daughter-in-law Suzanne Briski, grandchildren; Mike Webb, Tim (Rachel) Webb, Drew (Randalyn) Ranich, Erin (Jeff) Kaminski, Aimee Briski, Dave Briski, Larry (Hyun) Briski, Lauren...

Thomas D Shirley

Thomas D Shirley

Aug 13, 2020

Thomas D. Shirley age 60 of Gary passed away on Thursday August 13th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife; Jamie, children; Tommy (Beth), Jeremy (Rachel), Jamie, Carissa, Peggy Sue, numerous grandchildren, mother; Pauline Shirley, sister; Paula (David) Stephenson, and several nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. Shirley,...

Ruth R. Komacsar

Ruth R. Komacsar

Aug 11, 2020

Ruth R. Komacsar age 82 of Highland passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020.

She is survived by her children; Rudolph "Kevin" (Amy) Komcsar, Susan Marie Brandon, Diane (Michael) Jalk, Dave G. Komacsar, grandchildren; Ashley, Lauren, Brittany, Andrew, John, Dustin, Lynn, Robert, Crystal, great-grandchildren; Kylie, Elizabeth "Izzy", godson; Tony Stiglitz, and sisters Barbara Stiglitz and Dorothy Revere....

Troy L Haynes

Troy L Haynes

Aug 10, 2020

Troy L. Haynes age 59 of Hammond passed away on Monday August 10th, 2020.

He is survived by his siblings Linda Wallace and John (Lynn) Haynes, nephews Jimmy (Sharon) Wallace, Tommy Wallace, and nieces Abbey Haynes and Anya Haynes.

Troy was preceded in death by his parents Noel and Loyed Haynes.

Cremation was...

Leslie "Les" P Burdsal

Leslie "Les" P Burdsal

Aug 10, 2020

Leslie "Les" Burdsal age 80 of Griffith passed away on Monday August 10th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years; Barbara, son Paul Burdsal Jr., and granddaughter Abigail Cotney.

Les was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Hazel Burdsal, daughter Kathy Cotney, and siblings Donald, Betty, Dwight, and Charles.

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Richard C Leneave

Richard C Leneave

Aug 9, 2020

Richard "Curtis" LeNeave 84 from Hammond, IN born July 11, 1936 passed away August 9, 2020 from a long courageous battle with Alzheimers. Curtis is survived by his loving wife Sue Jenkins LeNeave for 54 years. He is also survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

Son Richard Curtis LeNeave Jr. wife...

Charles Michael Munsie

Charles Michael Munsie

Aug 7, 2020

Charles Michael "Chuck" Munsie, 41, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 12 years, Dawn; children Sabrina Munsie and Mya Munsie; sisters Crystal Munsie and Tracie (Joe) Bryant; nieces and nephews Cody, Rebecca, Ben and Ian.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Thomas C Williams

Thomas C Williams

Aug 5, 2020

Thomas C. Williams age 59 of Schererville passed away on Wednesday August 5th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years; Nanette, children; Thomas J. "TJ" (Bridgette) Williams, Derek Williams, granddaughter; Stella Rose, brothers; Dave (Regina) Williams, Jim (Cheri) Williams, sister; Linda (Phil) Perkins, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Thomas was preceded...

James A Swafford Jr.

James A Swafford Jr.

Jul 27, 2020

James "Jim" A Swafford Jr., age 66 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, with his loving wife at his side.

Jim is preceded in death by his sons, James "Jimmy" A Swafford III and Robert "Bobby" K Swafford Sr; parents James and Marie Swafford Sr; father-in-law Robert Braswell.

He is survived...

Andrew W Dobosz

Andrew W Dobosz

Jul 26, 2020

Andrew (Andy) William Dobosz, 60, of Griffith, went home to God on July 26, 2020. He was the loving and devoted son of Stanley and Bonnie Dobosz, born on April 2, 1960.

Andy is survived by his devoted parents, Stanley and Bonnie Dobosz; sister Anajean (Dobosz) Lewis; brother Michael (Kathy) Dobosz; nephew Mark (Rachel) Lewis; niece Lindsay...

Gail J (Robinson)  Borders

Gail J (Robinson) Borders

Jul 26, 2020

Gail J. Borders age 67 of Griffith passed away on Sunday July 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and close friend.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years Steve, children James (Abigail) Borders, Lori (Andy) Bonnell, grandson Jaxson Bonnell, mother Charlotte Robinson, sister Cindy (Joe) Appel, mother-in law Norma Borders, sister-in law...

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