Obituaries

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...

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.

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 19, 2019

Lyn M. Horwith (nee Hughes), aged 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Lyn retired from the Portage Township School system after 26 years.  She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in South Haven for over 50 years.  She was a Religious Education teacher and Coordinator at the parish for 20 years. ...

Apr 7, 2019

Lisa Renee Rasala, 47 lifelong resident of North Hammond IN went to be with Our Lord on April 7th, 2019. Beautiful wife of 27 years to Tim Rasala, Loving and proud mother of Timothy Joseph (Christina) Aaron and Michael Rasala, adoring 2 daughters Kaitlyn (JR), and Gracelyn whom she loved more than life itself. Greatest and loving grandmother of...

Apr 7, 2019

Dana K. Atkins age 68 of Griffith passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019.

She is survived by her Husband of 49 years, Larry; Children; Larry W. (Jennifer) Atkins, and Rebecca Atkins; Grandchildren; Amber, Hailee, and Faith; brother Dwight Murdock; Sister-in-law's Judy Murdock and Donna (Jerry) DeCamp; Nephew Tim Murdock, Nieces; Michelle Clardy and Kari Sinard.

Apr 6, 2019

William G. Gaudio Jr., age 83 of Valparaiso passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara; children Mary Gaudio, Joe (Meri) Gaudio, and Julie Buck; grandchildren Angela, Courtney, Ryan, Collin, Casey, and Spencer.

Preceded in death by his parents William and Katherine Gaudio and by his...

Apr 3, 2019

Hassel D. Tarlton age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019.

She is survived by her Children; Cassie (Richard) Bainbridge of Griffith, Denise (Mike) Roll of Griffith, Grandchildren; Dawn Bainbridge-Gearhart, Roger (Tara) Henson, Jason Henson, Jacob (Kim) Henson, and Ashley Roll. Great Grandchildren; Javin, Josiah, Teagen, Jude, Blaire, and Haley; and twin sister Maxine...

Apr 1, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas G Kamboures. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 31, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Holsclaw Jr., age 57 of Griffith passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019.

He is survived by his Father; Charles Holsclaw Sr.; Siblings Andria Holsclaw, David (Penny) Holsclaw, Don Holsclaw, Tony (Niwynin) Holsclaw, and Paul (Jennifer) Holsclaw. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Preceded in death by his...

Mar 29, 2019

Jay Gauthier age 75 of Griffith passed away on March 29, 2019.

He is survived by his Daughter; Cheryl L. Rot (Jimmy Rot), Son; Jay A. Gauthier (Shella Olivia Gauthier), Grandchildren; Jeff Maliziola Jr. and Nicholas Gauthier, sister Lynelle Million (Pete Million), and long-time friend Harold Kimmel and family.

Preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 29, 2019

Dorothy A. Jordan age 94 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 29, 2019.

She is survived by her sons; Jeffery Jordan and Gregory (Late Gina) Jordan; Grandchildren John, Eugene, and Julie; Siblings; Violet (Late John) Badaovinich and George Savanovich.

Preceded in death by her parents, brother Bobby, and sister Ann Driazich.

Memorial...

Mar 28, 2019

Bernice L. Crownover age 93 of Hammond passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.  She is survived by her children Charles (Barbara) Crownover, Clifford Crownover, Douglas Crownover and Renee (John) Federenko; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, daughter in law Diane Crownover, 2 grandsons Christon  Crownover and Clifton Crownover. Funeral services...

Mar 25, 2019

Maurice "Moe" Dore age 64 of Griffith passed away on Monday March 25, 2019. Survived by his Friends Joe and Karen Neace and by many friends and family.

Memorial service will be held on Friday April 5, 2019 at 6:00p.m. At WHITE FUNERAL HOME with Fr. Theodore Mens Officiating.

Friends may meet with the family...

Mar 19, 2019

Amelia S. Garza age 68 of Munster, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Juan; her daughters  Gabrina and Stephanie Garza; grandsons Roger and Avery; brother Robert Igyarto; cousin Melody Lahey.

Amelia was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Clara Igyarto.

Funeral services will...