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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...

Marvin "Butch" M. Miller

Marvin "Butch" M. Miller

Jul 23, 2020

Marvin M. Miller Jr. "Butch" age 59 of Cedar Lake passed away on Thursday July 23rd, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years Renee Miller, children Adam (Elizabeth) Miller, Aaron (Stephanie) Miller, and Alyssa Miller, grandchildren Aydin Miller, Karagan Miller, and McCoy Miller, father Marvin M. Miller Sr., siblings Kathy (Dave) Heiser, Karen Miller,...

Armando S Reyes

Armando S Reyes

Jul 20, 2020

Armando S. "Bo" "Coach" Reyes age 84 of Griffith passed away on Monday July 20, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Carolyn, daughter Renee (Kenny) Reyes-Roach, stepdaughters Suzanne Baranik and Christine Baranik, sisters Olivia (Larry) Rothenberger and Armida Anderson, nephew Brian (Maria) Noojin, great niece Olivia, godson Felix Torres, and ex-wife/special friend Nancy...

James D Dillon

James D Dillon

Jul 17, 2020

James D. Dillon age 82 of Merrillville, formerly of Calumet Township, passed away on Friday July 17th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda, children Kimberly (Fred) Deutsch, Shawn (Amber) Dillon, and grandson Kyle Deutsch

James was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Lila Dillon and sister Sue Menke....

Brian Joseph Zalewski

Brian Joseph Zalewski

Jul 15, 2020

Brian Joseph Zalewski, of Miami Beach, FL., formerly of Crown Point, born July 4, 1974 passed away on July 15, 2020 into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Brian is survived by his four children; Maja, Mladen, Milija, Mirjana, parents Joseph and Pamela (Padzur) Zalewski, sisters Kimberly (Jerry) Murdock, Cheryl (Omar) Montalvo, nieces Brianna, Isabella,...

Donald L Harding

Donald L Harding

Jul 5, 2020

Donald L. Harding age 91 of Hobart passed away on Sunday July 5, 2020.

He is survived by his sons; Tom (Robin) Harding, David Harding,  Jim Harding, and Bill (Dawn) Harding, grandchildren; Tara (Ed) Hirsch and Tom (Tammy) Harding, 13 great grandchildren, sister Carolyn Miller, and nieces Sharon (Jack) Totton, and Jennifer (Don) Graves.

Donald...

Mark Steven Lewis

Mark Steven Lewis

Jul 4, 2020

Mark Steven Lewis Sr., 63 of Griffith, formerly of Jersey City, New Jersey. Peacefully passed away at home on July 4th, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones after battling a lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years Anajean (Dobosz), daughter Lindsay, son Mark Jr. (Rachel), and granddaughter Raegan Lewis.

Mark leaves behind...

John R Aldridge

John R Aldridge

Jun 29, 2020

John R. Aldridge age 60 of Lafayette passed away on Monday June 29, 2020.

He is survived by his children; Brittany (Fiancé Brad Grabowski) Aldridge, Kylee Wheeler (Ratthan Whittenton), mother Geraldine "Gerry" Aldridge, brothers Eric (Donita) Aldridge, and Darren (Debbie) Aldridge and by his nieces and nephews Tawnya, Tyler, Hannah, and Nick.

He was preceded...

Emilio J Ramirez

Emilio J Ramirez

Jun 29, 2020

Emilio J. Ramirez age 30 of Hammond, passed away on Monday June 29, 2020. He is survived by his parents Heriberto and Silvia Ramirez; brother Eddie Ramirez; sister Alicia Ramirez; nieces and nephews Izabella, Berto, Eddie Jr., and Zelda; grandparents Heriberto and Maria Ramirez and Petra Berumen; and by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in...

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