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Bruce M. Morgan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Dennis Lopez

Dennis Lopez

Jan 29, 2019

Dennis Lopez age 63 of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Black Oak, IN passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2019.

He is survived by his daughter Elisa (Tim) Lopez-Rodriguez; grandchildren Angelika, Nicholas, and Noah; Fiancé Doreen Gomolka and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raleigh and Caroline Lopez,...

Mark R Harris

Mark R Harris

Jan 26, 2019

Mark R. Harris age 67 of Chesterton passed away on Saturday January 26, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years Joyce; children Brian Scott Harris and Heather Lynn Harris, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Pauline Harris, brother Dustin E. Harris,...

Norma Jean (Welker)  Stevens

Norma Jean (Welker) Stevens

Jan 25, 2019

Norma Jean Stevens age 79 of Gary, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019. She is survived by her son George (Michelle) Stevens; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and by her four legged companion Toby. Norma was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Vera Welker; husband Roland "Pete" Stevens; son Robert Stevens; and by her siblings Ivan,...

Cherie Elaine (Cook)  Arnold

Cherie Elaine (Cook) Arnold

Jan 25, 2019

Cherie E. Arnold age 84 of Hammond, passed away on Friday January 25, 2019. She is survived by her children Jeane (Dennis) Hicks, James (Debbie) Arnold, Jerri (Pam) Arnold, and Bobby (Alison) Arnold; grandchildren Tara (Beth) Hicks, Dennis Hicks, Beth Arnold, Jen (Harvey Crawford) Arnold, Brittany (David) Rosenberry, Brandyn (Krista) Arnold, and Paul (Abby) Arnold; 15 great grandchildren, and...

Albert William Kepchar

Albert William Kepchar

Jan 19, 2019

Albert W. Kepchar age 82 of Highland passed away on Saturday January 19, 2019.

Albert is survived by his children; Mark (Kelley), Michael (Barbara), Craig, Carl, Patrick, and Cassandra;  13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, the love of his life Patricia, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Steven...

Janet M Wilken

Janet M Wilken

Jan 19, 2019

Janet M. Wilken age 67 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday January 19, 2019.

Janet is survived by her children; Steve (Kelly) Wilken, David (Wendy nee Hartog) Wilken, and Wendy Wilken; grandson Elliot Wilken; granddaughter Liliana; siblings Randy (Brenda) Price, Jack Price, Doug (Kathie) Price, Nanelle Price, Jeff (Leslie) Price, and by her numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Justin Thomas Richman

Justin Thomas Richman

Jan 19, 2019

Justin T. "J.J." Richman age 45 of Merrillville, passed away on Saturday January 19, 2019.

Justin is survived by his wife of 15 ½ years Tanya; children Justin (Isabel) Jr., Jose, Jacqueline, Tyra, Justine, and Jaiden; father Les (Peggy) Richman; mother Rita (Jim) Balas; siblings Jeannie (Jason), Julie (Rob), James (Heather), Ryan (Nicole), Tina (Jason), Joseph (Tawnya),...

Rodney A Ross

Rodney A Ross

Jan 18, 2019

Rodney A. Ross age 62 of St. John, passed away on Friday January 18, 2019.

Rodney is survived by his sons; Eric (Jill) Ross and Aaron Ross; grandson Ryan Ross; Father Raymond Ross; loving companion Trudi Anderson; siblings Dennis (Nancy) Ross, Phyllis (Tim) Malo, Debbie Boilek, and Randy Ross; and by his numerous nieces and nephews.

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