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Daniel E Boganwright

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

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...

James Frank Houser

James Frank Houser

May 30, 2019

Cremation was chosen and all services were private

Sandra A Hatch

Sandra A Hatch

May 27, 2019

Cremation was chosen and all services were private

Richard D Surdyk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Michele Benoit

Michele Benoit

May 9, 2019

Michele Benoit age 71 of Griffith passed away on Thursday May 9, 2019.

She is survived by her siblings; John Benoit, Joanne (Robert) Brunner, Anita (Ken) Kmiec, and Robert (Rose Ann) Benoit, nieces; Katie (Shane) Carter, Hannah Benoit, and Teresa Benoit, nephews; Luke Brunner and Mark (Angi Gonsiorowski) Benoit, great-nieces; Paige Carter and Lily Gonsiorowski, great-nephews; David...

Merry Lou Tinsley

Merry Lou Tinsley

May 8, 2019

Merry L. Tinsley age 64 of Whiting passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2019.

She is survived by her son; Bradley (Amanda) Tinsley, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings; Nancy (Robert) Gregory, Ricky (Carol) Tinsley, David (Donna) Tinsley, and Tim (Renee) Tinsley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents James and Mildred Tinsley.

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Virginia Jo (Barron)  Palinca

Virginia Jo (Barron) Palinca

May 7, 2019

Virginia Jo Palinca age 80 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019.

She is survived by her Children; John "JP" (Shari) Palinca Jr., David (Edi) Palinca, Mike Palinca, and Tom (Laura) Palinca, Grandchildren; Kyle, Andrew, Tyler, Alisha, Christa, Brad, and Mollie, Great Grandchildren; Alina, Drake, Layla, Olen, and Maddox, and by her nephew Michael McFarland....

Cacilia A Devetak

Cacilia A Devetak

Apr 27, 2019

Cacilia A. Devetak age 92 of Hobart, formerly of Munster passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019.

She is survived by her Daughter Nadia Swerdlow, Grandchildren Ben, Harmony, and Bridget, several Great-Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law Nancy, sister Ursula Wagner, and Nephew Peter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Rudy, son George, and by her sister Honey....

Judith A Bartnicki

Judith A Bartnicki

Apr 24, 2019

Judith A. Bartnicki age 74 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years; Ronald Bartnicki; children Daniel (Anna) Bartnicki and Karyn (Phil) Gross; Grandchildren; Aiden, Leah, Kevin, and Addison, brother Jerome Gasvoda, half-brother Michael Gordon and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held...

Mary Jane Higuet

Mary Jane Higuet

Apr 23, 2019

Mary Jane Higuet age 68 of Garry passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019.

She is survived by her children; Cathy Higuet and Patricia (Fiancé Rodger Moore) Higuet; Grandchildren Kyle and John, long time best friend Gayle Yockey, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Edward Higuet.

Cremation...

Rose Marie (Mindock)  Anderson

Rose Marie (Mindock) Anderson

Apr 21, 2019

Rose Marie Anderson, 74, longtime resident of Griffith, Indiana, went to be with our Lord on holy Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Beautiful and loving wife of 55 years to Chuck Anderson. Loving and proud mother of Craig Anderson (Paula), Michael Anderson (Claudia) and Laura Anderson, and a wonderful grandmother to Ethan, Lilly, Isabella, Gabriel and grand-dog Spotty. Preceded...

George F Lesniak

George F Lesniak

Apr 20, 2019

George F. Lesniak age 65 of Griffith passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019.

He is survived by siblings; Betty (Rich) Jonas, Jim Lesniak, Mike (Mary) Lesniak, Paul (Alice) Lesniak, Joseph Lesniak, and Ann Lesniak; many nieces and nephews, and by his beloved four-legged companion, Gabriel.

Preceded in death by his parents; Stanley and Lucille...

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