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Nancy C. (Limbach) Rolls
Sep 8, 2019
Nancy C. Rolls age 67 of Schererville, Indiana passed away on Sunday September 8, 2019.
She is survived by her husband Michael Varga; two brothers Paul (Kathy) Limbach and Roger (Donna) Limbach; sister Susan Garrison; nephews Tyler Garrison, Mark (Brittany), Chris (Kimberly) Limbach; nieces Jessica Garrison, Amy (John) Head and Sarah Limbach, along with several great nieces...
George H. Dutcher
Sep 7, 2019
George H. Dutcher age 77, a resident of Griffith since 1962, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019. He is survived by his children Robin( Mark) Lyle, Gail (Bob) Mills, Georgia Dutcher and James (Twila) Dutcher; grandchildren Amber, Chris, Gina, Michael and Kaleb; and great grandchildren Alex, Shae, Johnathan, Alexis, Abbi, Danika, Ayanna, Kinsley and Isabel.
He...
Eugene P. Kregel
Sep 5, 2019
Eugene P. "Gene" Kregel age 85 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019. He is survived by his daughters Diane (late Tom) Ranta, Donna Kregel, Sharon (Todd) Eriks, and Joanne (Mark) Joyce; grandchildren Amy (Matt) Skura, Jennifer (Nick) Spitz, Jeremy Eriks, Becky (David) Shreve, Greg (Rachel) Joyce, and Sara Joyce; great grandchildren Abby, Avery, Dylan, Logan, Kalle,...
Steven M. Mihailovich
Sep 4, 2019
Steven M. Mihailovich age 44 of Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2019.
He is survived by his parents Stevan and Bernadette Mihailovich,; sisters Margaret, Amy, and Sarah; nieces Lindsay, and Melanie; nephew Zachary; grandfather Joseph S. Gadzala, and by his numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Friends may meet with...
Elena (Loza) Magana
Sep 3, 2019
Elena Loza Magaña was born August 18, 1931 in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of East Chicago, Indiana. Elena was employed at P.H. Bakery prior to working at St. Patrick's Church for 20 years as a Children's Preschool Day Care Worker. She retired in 1994. Elena was an active member with the Guadalupanas from Our Lady...
Crystal L. (Funk) Jackson
Sep 2, 2019
Crystal L. Jackson age 39 of Merrillville passed away on Monday September 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 3 years Adrian; children Drew Jackson and Daniella McAbbe; parents Allen (Heidi) Funk; siblings Maegan Funk, Mandy Funk, and by several nieces, and nephews.
Friends may meet with the family on Saturday, September 7th from 1:00pm-5:00pm...
Maureen A. (Homrich) Clarke
Aug 29, 2019
Maureen A. Clarke age 66 of Schererville, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Thursday August 29, 2019.
She is survived by her daughters Olivia Clarke and Meagan (Ray) Casey; grandchildren Elijah and Violet; father Walter Homrich; brothers Mark (Barbara), Tom (Andrea) and David (Kathy) Homrich, and by several nieces, nephews and friends.
Maureen was preceded...
Joshua Thomas Lidster
Aug 26, 2019
Joshua T. Lidster age 17 of Highland, passed away on Monday August 26, 2019.
He is survived by his parents Thomas Lidster and Beth Lidster; grandmothers Barbara Lidster and Diane Karp; Aunt and Uncles Lisa Lau, Ron Lau, Chris Karp and many cousins.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandfathers Richard Lidster and Bernard...
Olga Ready
Aug 24, 2019
Olga Ready (nee Roman) passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Ascension Home in Conroe, Texas. She was the beloved wife of the late Forest Ready of 60 years and was preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Elaine Alice (Rick) Wheetley; three brothers: Isador, John (Irene), and Matthew (Nancy) Roman: and three sisters: Marie (Mickey) Sulich, Ann...
Gilbert E Reese Jr.
Aug 16, 2019
Gilbert E. Reese Jr., age 72 of Griffith passed away on Friday August 16th, 2019.
He is survived by his children; Catherine Peters and Scott Reese, grandchildren; Damien Peters and Zander Peters, sisters Donna Moses and Shirley Reese, sisters-in law, who were more like sisters, Teresa (Tom) Henry, Patty (Brad) Kalvaitis, Monica (John) Lougaris, and Andrea (Mike)...
Pablo Naranjo
Aug 15, 2019
Pablo Naranjo age 93 of Highland, Indiana passed away on Thursday Aug. 15, 2019.
Survived by his wife of 67 years Maria Naranjo. Children; Norma (Robert) Odar and Fred (Kaye) Naranjo, grandchildren; Jennifer (Chris) McDaniel, Luis Paul Guillen, Shawn Naranjo; brother Irineo (Juanita) Naranjo, sisters Felicitas Alonzo ,Olga Soto, and Sara (Pancho) Torres; numerous nieces and nephews....
Joseph P. Demeter
Aug 14, 2019
Joseph P. Demeter age 83 of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019. Surrounded by the loving embrace of his family and professional, compassionate care that the staff at Symphony of Crown Point offered as well as the comfort provided by the Heart to Heart hospice.
He is survived by his children;...
Linda L Nokovic
Aug 14, 2019
Linda L. Nokovic age 72 of Gary, formerly of Angola, IN passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2019.
She is survived by her children; Larry (Denise) Monacey, Annette Gonzalez, and Christine (Ray) Dailey, grandchildren; Megan (Fiancé Kenneth Perkins) Monacey, Amanda (Zach) Schwulst, and Anthony (Fiancé Taylor Stack) Gonzalez, great-grandchildren; Avery Maupin, Maddox Perkins, and Sophia Schwulst, brothers;...
Nancy K (Monnett) Patrick
Aug 10, 2019
Nancy K. Patrick "Nanny" age 77 of Hammond passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019.
She is survived by her daughters; Barbara (William) Miller, Julie Lindsley, and Debra Berry, grandchildren; Tricia Wright, Jennifer Wright, Mark (Christine) Lindsley, Daniel (Caitlin) Berry, and Austin Berry, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Nancy was preceded in death by the love of...
Raymond E White Sr.
Aug 8, 2019
Raymond E. "Big Ray" White Sr. age 79 of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith and Monon passed away on Thursday August 8, 2019.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years; Sharon (Nee Sutton), sons; Ray (Rachelle) White Jr. of Griffith, Shawn (Megan Welch) White of Crown Point, grandchildren; Ben Parkton, Jason...
Margaret C Fornaciari
Aug 6, 2019
Margaret Fornaciari age 93 of Highland passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2019.
She is survived by her children; Jack Fornaciari, Tom (Late Joan) Fornaciari, Mike (Liz) Fornaciari, Bob (Cheryl) Fornaciari, Wendy (John) Jermolowicz, Mark (Lori) Fornaciari, Pam (Ken) Yearley, and Becky (Steve) Gills; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, step-sister Gloria Quast, and four legged companion, Peaches.
...Cecelia M. Shepkowski
Aug 3, 2019
Cecelia M. Shepkowski age 95 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday August 3, 2019.She is survived by her children Stan Shepkowski Jr., Larry (Irene) Shepkowski, Mary (Mike) Ullrich, and Lori (Edward) Manus; grandchildren Becky (Ryan) Shaw, Nicholas (Ashley Fields) Shepkowski, Matthew (Fiance Kyrie) Ullrich, Sarah Ullrich, Christopher Manus,, and Gregory Manus; great grandchildren Shep and Chase Shaw with baby...
Bernice "Bubu" C. (Augustyn) Wisinski
Aug 3, 2019
Bernice C. "Bubu" Wisinski (nee Augustyn) age 96 of Griffith passed away on Saturday August 3, 2019.
She is survived by her children Tillie (late Gene) Udycz, Edward (Ruth) Wisinski, and Rozanne (late Robert) Carroll; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, and by her numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony...
William "Bill" L. Beck Jr
Jul 29, 2019
William L. "Bill" Beck Jr. of Merrillville passed away on Monday July 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Kim; children Michael, Matthew, Bridget and Michelle Beck; parents William Sr and Hilda Beck; brothers Keith (Gina) Beck, Kevin Beck, sisters Christine (Rich) Grutsch, Kimberly Beck, and Jennifer Piech. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...
Jacqueline M Toweson
Jul 12, 2019
Jacqueline Marie Toweson, age 79, of Sister Lakes Michigan, passed away peacefully with her children by her side in the early morning hours of Friday, July 12th, 2019. She was born on March 25, 1940, to the late Joseph and Marie Jalovecky and grew up in Hammond, Indiana. Jackie was a 1958 graduate of Hammond Tech High School. She...
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