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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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