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Juanita "Joann" (Paz)  Trevino

Juanita "Joann" (Paz) Trevino

Nov 2, 2019

Juanita "Joann" Trevino age 75 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Simon E.; children Simon L. (Tammy) Trevino, Gabriel (Deborah) Trevino, Marco (Courtney) Trevino; grandchildren Amanda, Carissa, Valentino (Lisa), Alyssa, Sara, Wyatt, Miranda, and Helena; great grandchildren Enrique and Mia; siblings Anna Maria (Alfonso) Moreno, Luis Paz...

Shirley R. (Bourrell)  Donsbach

Shirley R. (Bourrell) Donsbach

Nov 1, 2019

Shirley R. Donsbach age 83 of Hobart formerly of Calumet Township, passed away on Friday November 1, 2019.

She is survived by her children Vickie (Dave) Cather and Luke (Rhonda) Donsbach; grandchildren Justin, Holly, Brittani, Austin, Nick, Tyler, Luke, and Kyle; daughter-in-law Carol Donsbach and by several nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her...

Fredrick P Garrard

Fredrick P Garrard

Oct 31, 2019

Fredrick Paul Garrard, better known as "The Deacon" by his friends and family, passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 80 on October 31, 2019 at his lifelong home in Griffith. Fred was born on June 9, 1939 in Gary, IN. to Harry and Pauline Clarkson Garrard.

Fred attended Valparaiso University on a basketball scholarship....

Lorretta D. Bean

Lorretta D. Bean

Oct 24, 2019

Loretta D. Bean age 69 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019. She is survived by her Husband of 45 years Donald, children Sheri Thompson, Dan (Sandra) Thompson, Don  (Marytherese) Bean and David Bean and by her numerous grandchildren and  three great grandchildren, brother Craig (Becky) Metcalf and her four legged companion Charlie ll.

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Nanette K Raduenz

Nanette K Raduenz

Oct 23, 2019

Nanette K. Raduenz, age 61, of Dyer passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Gary, son Michael (Julie), with granddaughter Zoey; siblings Diane Kowalisyn, Pam Kowalisyn, and Nick Kowalisyn; nephew, Alex (Stephanie) Kowalisyn with son Bentley; niece Shawna (Keith) Coleman with children Lillian and Maverick; and by numerous cousins and...

Dreama A. Jeffries

Dreama A. Jeffries

Oct 10, 2019

Where there is grief there was so much love. Dreama was such a compassionate mother, loving wife, and phenomenal friend. The privilege to know her gave the ability to laugh hysterically and love unconditionally. Dreama A. Jeffries age 59 of Hammond, passed away on Thursday October 10, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 18 years William "Bill";...

James "Jim" W. Fauth

James "Jim" W. Fauth

Oct 10, 2019

James "Jim" Fauth age 88 of Highland Indiana passed away on Thursday October 10, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Ruth, Children, Marlene Huffman, David Fauth, Diana Buikema, Dawn Fauth and Tracy (Curtis) Day, Eight grandchildren, sisters; Carol Kurowski, Margie Jarczyk, Sandy Hjemvick and Marilyn Fauth,...

Fred N Zwoll

Fred N Zwoll

Oct 7, 2019

Fred N. Zwoll Of Highland passed away on Oct 7, 2019. He is survived by his daughter Gabriella Zwoll:; mother Katheryn,and his sister Jodi (Steven) Krcelich.

Preceded in death by his father Fred W. Zwoll. Funeral services were private. For more information please contact White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhome.com

Sanda L Crontz-Walsh

Sanda L Crontz-Walsh

Oct 5, 2019

Sanda L. Crontz-Walsh age79 of Monticello, formerly of Crown Point and Cedar Lake passed away on Saturday October 5, 2019.

She is survived by her children Scott (Dawn) Tanses, Vikki (late Rick) Melendez and Nick (Shawn) Tanses, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, sister Gretchen Jensen.

Sanda was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert...

Frank Kucish

Frank Kucish

Sep 28, 2019

Frank Kucish age 93 of Lansing, IL passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

He is survived by his nephew Joseph (Joan) Posewick and niece Joan Paluch; and several more nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend Mary Grogno.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents John and Antionette Kucish,...

Henry Paz

Henry Paz

Sep 26, 2019

HAMMOND, IN – Henry Paz, 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away September 26th, 2019 in his home.

Henry was born on October 24th, 1945 in East Chicago, IN to Mexican immigrants Luis and Maria (Andrade) Paz. He retired at the age of 60 after 41 years of service at the Ispat-Inland steel mill in East Chicago where...

Lorraine Anne (Strauss)  Malone

Lorraine Anne (Strauss) Malone

Sep 23, 2019

Lorraine A. Malone age 61 of Griffith passed away on Monday September 23, 2019.

She is survived by her sons; Edmund Sean, Steven Joseph and Robert Patrick; siblings Michael (Pea-ah) Strauss, Carolyn Cardon, and Timothy (Ella) Strauss; sister-in-law: Lora (John) Wagner Jr.; and by her four nieces and six nephews.

She was preceded in death...

Lydia Joyce (Scruggs)  Smith

Lydia Joyce (Scruggs) Smith

Sep 20, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Lydia Joyce (Scruggs) Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Slavena Jr.

John Slavena Jr.

Sep 19, 2019

John Slavena Jr. age 89 of Crown Point, formerly of Highland passed away on Thursday September 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Judy; children Lisa (Brian) Bartock, Amy (Bill) Zemaitis, Jeff (Kim) Slavena and Michael Slavena; grandchildren Kyle, Alissa, Jacob, Blair, Billy, Jeffery, Nyssa, Hannah, Matthew, Bryce, Zoey, Emma and Ella; great-grandchildren Emmett and...

Margaret M. (Mosny)  Christenson

Margaret M. (Mosny) Christenson

Sep 15, 2019

Margaret Mary (Mosny) Christenson, 94, of Griffith, passed away on September 15, 2019. Margaret was born on October 28, 1924 in Oak Park, Illinois, to George and Viola (Ehrhardt) Mosny. She was a 1942 graduate of East Chicago Washington High School and received her bachelor of science degree in music education from Indiana University in 1947. She earned a...

Lois L. (Butler)  Seehausen

Lois L. (Butler) Seehausen

Sep 14, 2019

Lois Luann Butler, Cook, Boyd, Seehausen

Hammond, IN

On Saturday, September 14, 2019 Lois Seehausen, age 83, after a long battle with cancer, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Lois was born on June 20, 1936, in Hobart IN, where she lived for many years, raising her children. Lois later moved to...

Linda P Brown

Linda P Brown

Sep 14, 2019

Linda "Penny" Brown age 68 of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Saturday September 14, 2019. She is survived by her children Steven Brown, Jeremy (Kaci) Brown, Sara (Ashley) Welch, and Jessica(Adam) Galvan; granddaughter Avery; brother Marin Hofer; sister Sr. Dorothy Hofer; several nieces and nephews; her special friend Russell Smiddy; and by her four legged companion Lucy. Preceded in...

Diane Munt

Diane Munt

Sep 12, 2019

Diane Munt, age 68 of Calumet Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 12, 2019 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. She was born on May 23, 1952 in East Chicago, IN. to the late Burnie and Nina Fultz. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Wayne "Bud" Munt; daughter Rhonda Pleasant; granddaughter Haleigh Archer; siblings Wanda (Lenny)...

Debra F. Grafmiller

Debra F. Grafmiller

Sep 9, 2019

Debra F. Grafmiller age 59 of Hobart, formerly of McComb Township, Michigan passed away on Monday September 9, 2019. She is survived by her son Christopher (Jennifer) Humphries; grandchildren Ashley, Rebecca, Allison, Jace and Danielle; Mother Geri Grafmiller; Siblings Chris (Millie) Grafmiller, Wendy (Matt) Stachowicz and Ken (Sondara) Grafmiller; nieces Rachelle and Kristen; nephews Spencer, Jeremy, Jake and Joel;...

Travis J. Miller

Travis J. Miller

Sep 8, 2019

Travis J. Miller age 28 of Gary passed away on Sunday September 8, 2019. He is survived by son Austyn; step-father William Ross; father Frank Miller; brothers Anthony Wood and Jeremy Miller and by several nieces and nephews; Austyns mother Stormi, Girlfriend Stephanie Kennedy; step children Courtney, Aubrey, Aaron Jr., Aaden and Travis is preceded in death by his...

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