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Jenny Ann (Gajewski)  Tomson

Jenny Ann (Gajewski) Tomson

Jan 25, 2020

"My eyes close and I lean back.

I let the arms of the waves catch me.

When you hear the echoes of the ocean

I hope you think of me.

And I hope you know, I am free."

Jenny Ann Tomson, RN (nee Gajewski), age 44, of Crown Point...

Maragaret A. (Robley)  Shawver

Maragaret A. (Robley) Shawver

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret A. Shawver age 70 of Hammond passed away on Friday January 24, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years Terry, sons; Shaun (Pamela) Shawver, Jason Shawver, Ryan (Denise) Shawver and Derek (Joanne Lis) Shawver; grandchildren Savannah, Sophia, Anna, Logan, Katherine, Chloe and Brooklyn; great granddaughter Bailey, her brother Roye (Patty) Robley.

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Kenneth Lee Horn

Kenneth Lee Horn

Jan 22, 2020

Kenneth L. Horn age 64 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years; Alice, children; Ken (Bobbi) Horn Jr , Robert Horn, Mandy Horn, Dennis Bell, Bret (Andi) Elam, Brandon Elam, Rachael (Eddie) Cordell, Taylor Surowiec, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings; Bobby Horn, and Elaine (Rick)...

Scott E Stewart

Scott E Stewart

Jan 19, 2020

Scott E. Stewart age 50 of Gary, IN passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020.

He is survived by his children; Olivia Miller, Kaylee Stewart, step-son; Cody Marczewski, grandson; Rea; mother Stella (step father Larry) Westmoreland, siblings; Regina (Joseph) Neeley-Ward, Shelly (Jim) Daugherty, John Duke, Charlie Stewart, Brian Stewart, Gladys Alvey, step-siblings; Donnie Neeley, Rosy (Ricky) Greathouse,...

Delford W Jones

Delford W Jones

Jan 13, 2020

Delford W. Jones age 83 of Griffith passed away on Monday January 13, 2020.

He is survived by his children; Sherry (Ford) McDaniel, Dawn (Dale) Straughen, Laura (Greg) Gear, Dale Jones, and James Jones, grandchildren; Matthew, Sarah (Jacob), Heidi, Angelina, Donald (Rachel), Cassandra, and Brandon, great-grandchildren; Austin, Caleb, Caylee, Giulia, Elise, Brayden, Gabriel, Nolan, and Lexi.

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Dwight W. Debruler

Dwight W. Debruler

Jan 12, 2020

Dwight W. deBruler age 75 of Dyer passed away on Sunday January 12th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 11 months; Kathy, and his children; Stephen (Jie), Mary Irene (Mark) Vogel  and step children Sandy Schemensky, Paul Schemensky, and Debbie Beier; grandchildren Eric, Anton, Sarah, Isabelle, Payton, Samantha, Brandon, Megan, Lisa and Michael; one great...

Jerome "Jerry" R Van Dommelen Jr.

Jerome "Jerry" R Van Dommelen Jr.

Jan 8, 2020

Jerome "Jerry" Van Dommelen Jr., age 61 of Valparaiso passed away on Wednesday January 8th, 2020.

He is survived by his daughter; Lauren (Nick) Hedegore, grandchildren; Brooke, Jonathan, and Sydney Hedegore, sister; Sharon (David) Lawrence, cousins; Patty (Jim) Sibley and Wayne (Lisa Belinsky) Micka, and second cousins; Ron and Andrew Sibley

Cremation was chosen. A...

Nicholas J Solis

Nicholas J Solis

Jan 5, 2020

Nicholas J. Solis age 75, a long-time resident of East Chicago, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020.

He is survived by his father; Jesus H. Solis, siblings; Mary (Xavier) Flores, Jesse (Cyndi) Solis, Lupe (Judy) Solis, Joann (Marc) Glick, Angel Manuel (Elsie) Solis, Michael (Claudia) Solis, special life-long friend Patricia (Bill) Boggess and her children James...

Jamie Lee Wall

Jamie Lee Wall

Jan 4, 2020

Jamie Lee Wall age 60 of Willowbrook, Illinois passed away on January 4, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years; Kurt, son; Kace Wall, stepson; Jeff Wall and son Jeffery III, four-legged companion; Bella, father-in-law Albert Gugora, brother and sister-in-law; Brian and Mary Ann Gugora, nephew; Matthew Gugora and niece; Erin Gugora and uncle...

Debra Reign Duszynski

Debra Reign Duszynski

Jan 2, 2020

Debra Reign Duszynski, 11 months, passed away on January 2, 2020, Gary Indiana. Debra Reign is survived by her parents Roger Duszynski III and Patricia Widner, Siblings Kyliegh, Kendall, Addison, and Audrey, Grandparents, Roger & Pamela Duszynski Jr., Bernice Widner (Tony Kurek), and Greg Hollen (Sheila), Great Grandparents, Roger & Debbie Duszynski Sr., Donna Merrick, Carol Merrick, and Christine...

James "Jimmy" A. Swafford  Iii

James "Jimmy" A. Swafford Iii

Dec 28, 2019

Jimmy's Obituary James A. Swafford, III "Jimmy", age 41 of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born on June 27, 1978. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Christina Swafford; daughters, Brittany and Misty Swafford; sons, Ian Swafford, Travis Koonce and Trevor Urbanowicz; nephew Robert Swafford, Jr.; parents, James and Theresa Swafford Jr; sister,...

Laverne Anna Miller

Laverne Anna Miller

Dec 26, 2019

Cremation was chosen and all services were private.

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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