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Norma Jean (Sandefur) Dickinson
Mar 19, 2019
Norma Jean Dickinson age 86 of Portage, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She is survived by her children Angelo (Joyce) Rosaschi Jr., John (Sue) Rosaschi, Ricky (Susan) Rosaschi, Cheryl Gibson, Raymond Rosaschi, and Jeannie (Peter) Webster; grandchildren Lisa, Dannielle, Angela Joy, Jonathon, Bobby, Crystal, Jason, Melissa, Melanie, Tina, Sebrina, Eric, Ethan, Sarah, Justin, Meagan,...
James "Jim" A. White Sr.
Mar 15, 2019
James A. "Jim" White Sr. age 74 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019.
He is survived by his children James A. (Erin Dahlkamp) White Jr, Patrick (Yun Ping) White, Tamara (David) DeRolf, and Christopher (Janet Hauser) White; and by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren (having a special place in his heart for Jenna)....
Joy Novak
Mar 12, 2019
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Jacquelyne A Petrie
Mar 10, 2019
Jacquelyne A. Petrie of South Holland, passed on Sunday March 10, 2019 at the age of 86. Diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2007, Jacquelyne is at rest after a courageous 12 year battle.
She is survived by her children Rae Lynn Haas, Dawn Petrie, and Paul Allen (Emily) Petrie; Grandchildren Kimberly Olson, Preston and Zachary Petrie;...
Dorothy Irene Troehler
Mar 5, 2019
Dorothy I. Troehler age 80 of Crown Point passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019.
She is survived by her children; Edward (Judy Warner) Troehler, Barb Troehler, Tammy (Late Bob) Spry, Michael (Rhonda) Troehler, and Diane Troehler; Grandchildren MacKenzie, Benton, Tamira, Lilly, Jarod, Alina, and JJ; and by her caregiver Dee Koonce.
Preceded in death...
James J. Barlog
Mar 1, 2019
James J. Barlog "aka River Rat" age 62 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda; daughters Amanda (Eric) Sarkady and Samantha (Josh) Roa; grandchildren Finnley, Nolan, Sullivan, and Aria; sister Jackie (Pat) Logue; brothers Roman (Lynn) Barlog Jr. and Mark (Margaret) Barlog; his father-in-law Ron Urban, and...
Rosemary Gutierrez
Mar 1, 2019
Rosemary Gutierrez age 46 of Hammond, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Jorge; children Jorge Gutierrez Jr. and Anjelica Gutierrez; grandson Anthony Joseph "AJ"; mother Mary Ellen Perez; siblings Eduardo (Lupe) Perez Jr., Manuel (Jeannifer) Perez, and Sofia (Frank) Abeyta,; mother-in-law Olga Gutierrez; brother and sister-in-law's Gilbert Gutierrez, John...
Margaret D. (Dennison) Wiltfong
Feb 26, 2019
Margaret D. Wiltfong, age 102, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday February 26, 2019.
She is survived by her sons Don (Mary Ann) Wiltfong and Tom Wiltfong ; grandchildren Susan (Brooks) Parker, Pamela (Alex) Serrano and Jennifer (Jamie) Midgley; great grandchildren Josie, Sam , Ben, Anna, Matthew Parker; Luca, Lauren, Owen, Ella Serrano and Madeleine Midgley...
Bruce M. Morgan
Feb 25, 2019
Bruce M. Morgan age 80 of Griffith passed away on Monday February 25, 2019.
He is survived by his children; Suzanne (Jeffery) Albrecht, Gregory (Darci) Morgan, David Morgan, and Julie (Fiancée Peter Paulus) Moats; grandchildren Sarah, Jordyn, Bradley, Emily, and Megan; and by his companion Carol Roszkowski.
Preceded in death by his parents Walter and...
Donald C. Pavelka
Feb 25, 2019
Donald C. Pavelka age 84 of Griffith passed away on Monday February 25, 2019.
Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Ann; children Donald P. (Joyce), Michael (Janis) and Stephen; Grandchildren Amanda Raynor, Matthew Pavelka, Heather Pavelka and Jacob Pavelka; Great Grandchildren; Ashley, Alex, and Andrew.
He was preceded in death...
Fred W. Zwoll
Feb 25, 2019
Fred W. Zwoll age 84 of Highland passed away on Monday February 25, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Kathryn; children Donna Gentry, Jodi (Steven) Krcelich, and Fred (Michelle) Zwoll; Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Fred N. and Elsie; Great-Grandson Baby...
Burton P. "Jessie" Barrientez
Feb 23, 2019
Burton P. "Jessie" Barrientez, Jr. age 35 of Leon Valley, TX passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019.
He is survived by his mother, Dolores Martinez of Whiting, IN and two siblings Paul Mendoza, Nicole Mendoza, nephew Efrain Chavez Jr., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Consuelo...
Marian E Walczak
Feb 22, 2019
Marian E. Walczak (Kus) age 91 of Whiting and Hammond passed away on Friday February 22, 2019.
She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Walczak who passed away November 25, 1994. She was the loving mother of four sons; Danny (Debbie) of Hammond, Thom of Arizona, Tim (Donna) of Griffith, and Dave (Barbara) of...
Charlotte L. Holycross
Feb 19, 2019
Charlotte L. Holycross age 80 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jim; Children Bob (Cyndi) McClain, Mike (Barbara) Chandler, Veronica McClain, Jeffrey (Kelley) Chandler and Beth Ann (Tony) Crachiolo; Grandchildren Jeremy (Farrah) McClain, Cherylynn (Tommy) Hernandez, Vincent (DeAnna) Chandler, Zachary (Savana) Chandler, Nicholas Chandler, Aaron...
Linda L Thomas
Feb 14, 2019
Linda Lou Thomas, born June 27, 1944 to Henry Schiller and Irene Wheeler passed away from this life on February 14, 2019 at her home. She was a visiting nurses aide until she retired. She loved genealogy, crafts, and more than anything, her family. On August 4, 1962, she married the love of her life, Carl Thomas. Together they...
Mary (Krasnansky) Purcell
Feb 6, 2019
Mary Purcell of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
She was born on September 16, 1926, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Joseph and Agnes Krasnansky, immigrants from Czechoslovakia, the family shortly thereafter moving to Gary, Indiana, where she attended elementary and secondary schools. A graduate of the R.N. program...
Carol L (Hicks) Welch
Feb 5, 2019
Carol L. Welch age 72 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday February 5th, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter Charlotte Leonard; granddaughter Jaquee Leonard and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Nola; husband Harold Welch Jr.; siblings Donald, Buck, Doris, Joyce, and Wilma.
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Wanda L. (Hoover) Fahey
Feb 2, 2019
Wanda L. Fahey age 81 of Hammond passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019. She is survived by her children Brenda (Bill) Kobeszka, Paula (Mike) Maggi, Shawn (Michelle) Fahey, Leslie (David) Gilbert, Saundra (Adam) Hoover and Kathy (Fiancée Ken) Fahey; numerous Grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Opal Hoover,...
Sherilyn L. (Wagner) Farmer
Jan 30, 2019
Sherilyn "Sherry" Farmer age 71 of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019.
She is survived by her children; Don (Wendy) Farmer, Layna Farmer, and Michael (Kathleen) Farmer; Grandchildren Marlayna Farmer, Shana Velazquez, Karina Velazquez, Gabrial Josleyn, Kristen Josleyn, Andrew Farmer, and Michael Jr.; Great Grandchildren Alyana, Josiah, and Apollo; brothers Raymond Wagner and Daniel...
Frederick H. Rinehart
Jan 30, 2019
Frederick H. Rinehart age 89 of Monticello, formerly of Hammond passed away on Wednesday January 30th, 2019. He is survived by his daughters Kathy (Joe) Walczak, Carol Martin and Karen Summers; grandchildren Shawn Mincy, Fred, Jeff, Michelle Walczak, Lynsey (Chris) Auguano, Nathan Martin, Stephen (Christelle) Summers, John (Liz) Summers; great grandchildren Harlynn, Paige, Angel, Logan and Caedyn.
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