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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...

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...

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