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Kathleen J (Burdsal)  Cotney

Kathleen J (Burdsal) Cotney

Dec 23, 2019

Kathy Cotney age 53 of Griffith passed away on Monday December 23, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years; Landy Cotney, daughter; Abigail Cotney, parents; Les and Barbara Burdsal, and by her brother Paul Burdsal.

Cremation was chosen. Visitation for Kathleen  will be January 11, 2020  from 2 :00 pm until time...

Sharon R (Sutton)  White

Sharon R (Sutton) White

Dec 21, 2019

Sharon R. White (nee Sutton) age 78 of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith and Monon, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019. She is survived by her sons Ray (Rachelle) White Jr. and Shawn (Megan Welch) White; grandchildren Benjamin Parkton, Jason Parkton, Garrett White, Morgan White, Ty White, Tyler Jones, Addyson White, and Lillyian White; great grandchildren Chloe and...

Judith F (Lutes)  Kohler

Judith F (Lutes) Kohler

Dec 17, 2019

Judith F. Kohler (nee Lutes) age 78 of Hammond passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years; William Kohler, son; Frank (Sherrie) Rosing, daughter-in-law; Jaynie Kohler, grandchildren; Logan Rosing, Kylie Rosing, Jasmyne Kohler, and Joley Kohler, siblings; Don (Joyce) Lutes, Roberta (Joe) Kormendy, Karen (Mike) Kors, and numerous nieces...

Marguerite E (Judge)  Dillman

Marguerite E (Judge) Dillman

Dec 14, 2019

Marguerite E. Dillman age 85 of Whiting passed away on Saturday December 14, 2019.

She is survived by her children; Theresa Dillman Wiza, Cynthia (Craig) Dillman Bessett, and Kathleen Dillman Heeringa, grandchildren; Keeley (Timothy) Porter, Lindsey (John) Maxwell, Gregory (Jamie) Wiza, Brittney (Scott) Remole, Nicholas Heeringa, Timothy Heeringa, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Walter D Tucker

Walter D Tucker

Dec 13, 2019

Walter D. Tucker age 63 of Hammond passed away on Friday December 13, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 38 plus years; Earlene Tucker, children; James (Mela) Knight, Emily (Thomas) Ignas, and Melinda (Casey Boyle) Tucker, grandchildren; Jeremy, Makenzie, Connor, Brandon, Jamison, Stephanie, Axton, Jayvier, and Ryder, mother; Dorothy Tucker, siblings; Elnora (John) Matura, Clint...

Thomas A Deffenbaugh

Thomas A Deffenbaugh

Dec 12, 2019

Thomas A. Deffenbaugh age 70 of Griffith passed away on Thursday December 12, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Marianne Deffenbaugh, sons; Dan (Monica) Deffenbaugh and Nick Deffenbaugh, grandchildren; Johnathan, Katriona, Rowan, and sister; Pauline Garney

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and sister Luann.

Funeral services...

Patricia A Decker

Patricia A Decker

Dec 7, 2019

Patricia A. Decker age 79 of Hammond passed away on Saturday December 7, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1940 in Graves County, KY.

She is survived by her children; Michael (Tabatha) Decker, Debra Decker, Diane (Ray) Brandy, Donna (Jim) Cory, and Darlene (Todd) Hutchinson, special friend; Joe Moore, grandchildren; Howard (Tabitha) Hutchinson, Carrie (Zack) Forney,...

Lori Marie (Delafosse)  Talevski

Lori Marie (Delafosse) Talevski

Dec 4, 2019

Lori Marie Talevski (nee DeLafosse) age 40 of Crown Point passed away on Wednesday December 4, 2019.

She is survived by her father Thomas (Rasa) DeLafosse, sister; Lisa (Paul) Bjegovic, loving companion; Jim Hand, aunt; Carol Boyle, uncle; Peter DeLafosse, and numerous cousins.

Lori was preceded in death by her mother; Patricia DeLafosse

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Beverly J Zmigrocki

Beverly J Zmigrocki

Dec 2, 2019

Beverly J. Zmigrocki age 69 of Griffith passed away on Monday December 2, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years; Thomas, brother; Michael (Kathy) McQueary, nieces; Ami (Andy) Stout, Jennifer (Chris) Thomas, Tracy Cox (Hickman), Carey Anne (Mac) Stewart, and nephew; Eric (Anita) McQueary.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents...

Nancy J. Pavelka

Nancy J. Pavelka

Dec 1, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Nancy Jean Pavelka announces her passing on Sunday December 1, 2019 at age 76.

Nancy will be forever remembered by her children Marty, Rich, and Jenny (Darren McEntire), grandchildren; Morgan (Mike Weage), Amanda, Thomas, Mae, and Matthew, sister; Connie Pepler, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Nancy...

Donna M (Yursi)  Janesko

Donna M (Yursi) Janesko

Dec 1, 2019

Donna M. Janesko age 96 of Merrillville passed away on Sunday December 1, 2019.

She is survived by her children Catherine (Rich) Koby and Patricia Olen, grandchildren; Susan (Mourad) Nafti, Angela Sahm, Dr. Peter (Tessa) Caccavallo, Dion Noel, and Troy (Lynn) Noel, great-grandchildren; Kyleigh (James) Knotts, Jacob Caccavallo, Piper Caccavallo, Sofia Nafti, Parker Noel, and numerous nieces...

Robert L Bair

Robert L Bair

Nov 25, 2019

Robert L. "B.B" Bair age 76 of Griffith passed away on Monday November 25, 2019.

He is survived by his children; Ronald Bair, Sue (Late Robert) Ally, Aron (Robin) Schuhrke, James Schuhrke, and Cherie (Greg) Hausenfleck, grandchildren; Breanna and Robert Ally, brother; Jack Bair, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by...

Adriana P Saucedo

Adriana P Saucedo

Nov 21, 2019

Adriana P. Saucedo age 27 of Portage passed away on Thursday November 21, 2019.

She is survived by her siblings; Paula (Todd) Biller, Diana Meeks, Chris Saucedo, and Stephanie Saucedo, nieces and nephews; Melanie (Goce) Lazoski, David (Alyssa) Johnson Jr., Isiah Mangrum, Rickey Bailey, Chianti Bailey, A'nalia Arroyo-Saucedo, Miquel Rincon, and Christian Rincon, one great niece, three...

Brian N Mccann

Brian N Mccann

Nov 21, 2019

Brian McCann age 51 of East Chicago passed away on Thursday November 21, 2019.

Brian was a man who lived every day to its fullest. He took pride in having served in the Navy. After his time in the military, Brian took chances that eventually led to him enjoying the life of being a Poker dealer in...

Phyllis A. (Govert)  Beckham

Phyllis A. (Govert) Beckham

Nov 16, 2019

Phyllis A. Beckham (nee Govert) age 78 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019.

She is survived by her son David Beckham; sisters Eleanor Nichels, and Marilyn (Francis) Joyce; brothers Carl Govert and her twin brother Phillip (Mary) Govert, and by her numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Harry...

Corey M Rutkowski

Corey M Rutkowski

Nov 10, 2019

Corey M. Rutkowski age 29 of Griffith passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019.

Corey attended Griffith High School. He was a very kindhearted and caring person with a great sense of humor. He loved to write music and make songs. Corey loved talking about cars with his dad and joking around with his mom. Corey had...

Samuel A Nye

Samuel A Nye

Nov 10, 2019

Samuel Archie Nye "Peepa" age 95 of Griffith IN passed through the gates of Heaven on November 10, 2019

He was born on April 8th, 1924 in Blackton AR, the loving son of Willard Henry Nye and Myrtle Elizabeth Rodgers Nye. He was preceded in death by his beautiful bride of 70 years Lillie Mae Leonard Nye....

Kent W. Downing

Kent W. Downing

Nov 5, 2019

Kent W. Downing age 53 of Gary, formerly of Griffith passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019.

Kent is survived by his sister; Jennifer Hill, brother; Kurt (Jannette) Downing, niece; Breanne Downing, special friends Nick, April, Whalen, and Bev Arnold and a host of other close friends.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents...

Virginia "Susie" Ann (Metz)  Heusing

Virginia "Susie" Ann (Metz) Heusing

Nov 5, 2019

Griffith - Virginia "Susie" Ann (Metz) Heusing, 80, died at home on Tuesday, Nov 5, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born February 10, 1939, in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Charles R. "Dick", and Lucille E.H. (Rice) Metz.

Virginia graduated from Momence Community High School in 1956 and went on to attend...

Rachel D Przewoznik

Rachel D Przewoznik

Nov 3, 2019

Rachel Przewoznik age 34 of Monon, formerly of Hammond passed away on Sunday November 3, 2019.

She is survived by her siblings; Joseph Przewoznik, Ronni Przewoznik (Jessica), and Tony (Roberta) Przewoznik, loving nieces; Nevaeh Przewoznik, Samantha Przewoznik, and Magen Kennoi, nephew; Edward Przewoznik, her best friends Michelle Walczak, Maegan, Lauren, Natalie, Arianna, Kellie, and Beth, uncles; Norm...

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