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Pauline J (Benedict) Iliff
Jul 8, 2019
Pauline J. Iliff age 86 of Gary passed away on Monday July 8, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years; William; children; Edward (Kris) Hudnall, Robert (Lorie) Hudnall, and Brad (Missy) Hudnall, step-daughter; Janet (Gordon) Shirey, grandchildren; Dawn, Paul, Shane, Scott, Hunter, Garret, Ben, Kelly, Colleen, and Jim, great-grandchildren; Peighton, Crystal, Kelly, John, Dylan,...
Barbara A. (Held) Tall
Jul 6, 2019
Barbara A. Tall age 67 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday July 6, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 46 years David; daughters Amanda (David) Chapman, Dawn (Larry) Brown, and Kristin (Scott) Bettenhausen; grandchildren Kaitlynn, Ashleigh, Abigail, and Jacob; great grandchildren Emily, Dylan, and Kaden; sister Deborah (David) Guthrie brothers Dennis (Diane) Held, and Douglas (Renee') Held,...
Kyle Vincent Young
Jul 5, 2019
Kyle Vincent Young age 32 of Griffith passed away on Friday July 5, 2019.
He is survived by his parents; Vincent and Sara Young, grandmother; Allene Bond, and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held on Friday July 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at...
Alice M. (Marlowe) Jones
Jul 4, 2019
Alice M. Jones age 80 of Griffith passed away on Thursday July 4th 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Delford; children Sherry (Ford) McDaniel, Dawn (Dale) Straughen, Laura (Greg) Gear, Dale Jones and James Jones; grandchildren Matthew, Sarah (Jacob), Angelina, Donald (Rachel), Cassandra, Brandon; granddaughters of the heart; Heidi and Brittany; great grandchildren...
Roland "Ron" A. Herr
Jul 4, 2019
Roland "Ron" Herr, age 78 of Highland, formerly of Griffith, passed away Thursday July 4th, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn; son Jeffrey (Lynne) Herr; grandsons Nathan, Ryan, and Daniel; and by his nieces Lynn Herr-Hutnik, DeAnna (John) Bell, and Sheryl (Linda Huval) Herr.
Ron was preceded in death by...
Steven J Pollard
Jun 29, 2019
We said, "See you later," to the most gifted healer, quick-witted wordsmith, winning card and Monopoly player, compassionate family man, unique snow and sand sculptor, passionate vacationer, dedicated juicer and happy fisherman the world has ever known on Saturday, June 29, 2019.
Steven John George was born on March 1, 1956 to George and Nadine (McKenzie) Pollard...
Thomas J Bednarz
Jun 24, 2019
Thomas J. Bednarz age 72 of Demotte, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019.
He is survived by his sons; Tim Bednarz, Todd (Tiffany) Bednarz, and Steven (Brin) Bednarz; loving grandchildren; Caylin, Aiden, and Kolton; sisters Dorothy Seliga and Sandy Haar; and by his one niece and several nephews.
Thomas was proceeded in death by...
Daniel E Boganwright
Jun 16, 2019
Daniel E. Boganwright age 71 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019.
He is survived by his son Glen Boganwright; grandsons Arthur, Levi, and Jamison; and by his granddaughters Audra and Kara.
He is preceded in death by his wife Gale (May 12, 1983), parents Paul and Lois, and by his daughter Dawn....
Icie J Adams
Jun 8, 2019
Icie J. Adams "Jackie", 83 of Crete, IL, formerly of Gary, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her residence. Loving mother of Jimmy "Dwayne" Adams, Charles "Steve" Adams, Curtis, "Andy" (Tina) Adams; Four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy L. Adams, her parents, Jack...
Richard D Surdyk
May 24, 2019
Richard D. Surdyk age 87 of Gary passed away on Friday May 24, 2019.
He is survived by his children; Richard J. Surdyk, Robert M. Surdyk, and Lori Ann Taylor, grandchildren; Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Samantha, great-grandchildren; Jackson, Brantley, and Elena.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; Sandy.
All...
Mark Steven Rickert
May 20, 2019
Mark S. Rickert age 52 of Hammond passed away on Monday May 20th, 2019.
He is survived by his children; Mark C. Rickert, Nicole A. Rickert, and Samantha J. Rickert, and his beloved cats Geri and Perry.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Thursday June 20th, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00...
Lois Marie (Grugel) Evans
May 16, 2019
Lois M. Evans age 84 of Gary (Calumet Township) passed away on Thursday May 16, 2019.
She is survived by her children; Linda Evans, Beverly (Billy) Arnold and Cathy (David) Sellers; grandchildren; Whalen (Nicole) Arnold, Jeffery (Jodie) Sellers, Nicholas (April) Arnold, Kyle (Christy) Sellers; great grandchildren; David Sellers, Peyton Arnold, Aiden Perez, Dylan Sellers, Jeweliet Sellers, Lillian...
Sharon L. (Ruban) Griffiths
May 15, 2019
Sharon L. Griffiths age 74 of Merrillville passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years Jon; son Donald A. (Lorri) Neeley; grandchildren Jamie, Jessica and Jonathan; great granddaughter Emilia;step children Robert Griffiths, Debra (Chuck) Blount, and Cynthia Millian;step grandchildren Jeremy, Jamie, Heather, Bobby, Tabitha and Eric; step great grandchildren...
Melvin "Sonny" G. Dodson
May 14, 2019
Melvin G. "Sonny" Dodson age 72 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 from complications from a stroke four months ago.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Linda; children Tina (Darrel) Sills, Charles (Crystal) Dodson and Diane (Carey) McCrary; grandchildren Heather, Sydney, CJ, Christian, Caiden, Jeremy, Ashley and Justin; great grandchildren John,...
Andrew J. Medanich
May 13, 2019
Andrew J. Medanich age 55 of Merrillville passed away on Monday May 13, 2019.
He is survived by his children Allyssa (Adam) Mullen, Amber (Fiancé Brian Zarakas) Medanich and A.J. Medanich; grandchildren Amelia, Audrey, Hayden, Paislee, Noah, Sophie, Baby Girl Andy who's on the way and the love of his life Joan Zoppetti. He is also survived...
Tommy R White
May 10, 2019
Tommy R. White age 81 of Wawaka, IN formerly of Crown Point and Hammond passed away on Friday May 10, 2019.
He is survived by his Wife of 61 years; Betty Jean, Sons; Thomas A. White and Tracy White, Grandchildren; Tiffani( Robert) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jessica (Matt) Howard , Krystal Ramos, and James Elmer, Great-Grandchildren; Jason, Noah,...
Sheila L Tellez
May 10, 2019
Sheila L. Tellez age 60 of Hammond passed away on Friday May 10th, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years; Delfino, children; Daniel (Nicole) Walker and Timothy (Sarah) Walker, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and brother; Timothy N. Neece.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother
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