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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...Devin M Raeck
Jan 14, 2019
Devin M. Raeck age 16 of Lansing passed away on January 14, 2019.
He is survived by his mother Holly (Fiancé Jose Martinez) Gramke; siblings Miranda, Dylan, Elijah, Madeline, Juliana, Eden, Jeremiah, and A.J.; Grandparents Marsha and Charles Matthews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date....
Eva K Darty
Jan 9, 2019
Eva K. Darty age 75 of Gary passed away on Wednesday January 9, 2019.
She is survived by her sons William Kincaid and Jeff Kincaid; brothers Delbert McKannan and Danny (Sherry) Turpin; sisters Carole (Nolan) Phillips and Linda Stoots; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Lucille...
Rickey A Angotti
Jan 8, 2019
Rickey A. Angotti age 61 of Northwest Indiana, formerly of the East side of Chicago passed away on Tuesday January 8th, 2019.
He is survived by his children; Dominic, Valerie, Anthony, and their mother Mary Angotti; grandchildren Gianna, Vera, and Giovanni; parents Kenneth and Betty Angotti; siblings, twin brother Mickey (Cathie) Angottti, Ken (Kathi) Angotti, and Dana...
Lorraine A (Hattenbach) Rademacher
Jan 6, 2019
Lorraine A. Rademacher age 89 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday January 6, 2019.
She is survived by her sons; Lee (Lisa Goodnight) Rademacher, Tom (Emparo) Rademacher; granddaughter Hannah; sister Pat (Chuck) Hescher and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Elsie Hattenbach, her husband of 58 years...
Donald T. "Grump" Giffin
Jan 3, 2019
Donald T. "Grump" Giffin, age 89, of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 3, 2019. He was born in 1929 on Christmas morning the son of Fred T. and Amy (nee Eaglebarger) Giffin in Hammond, IN. Don married the girl next door Phyllis Ballon, on December 14, 1951, who survives him...
Dolores M. (Pluta) Tigner
Dec 25, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Dolores M. (Pluta) Tigner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Kathleen "Kathy" L. Jergens
Dec 24, 2018
Kathleen "Kathy" Louise Jergens age 70 of Griffith, IN passed away peacefully at William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster, IN on Dec. 24th. She battled a rare type of Cancer with grace and humility. The daughter of Richard Leo and Mary Louise (Liesenfelt) Jergens, Kathy was born June 10, 1948, in Chicago Heights, IL. She was a 1967...
Emilio Ledesma
Dec 16, 2018
Services were private.
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Jacqualine "Jacki" (Sanders) Goldasich
Dec 15, 2018
Jacqualine "Jacki" Goldasich, age 67 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday December 15, 2018. She is survived by her son, Andrew Goldasich of Cedar Lake, sister Jeralyn (Michael) Hopp of Schererville; brother Kurt (Deborah) Sanders of Phoenix, Arizona; nephew Ryan Hopp, nieces Jillian Condon and Rosemary Sanders, as well as grand-nieces and a...
Paul R. Brown
Dec 14, 2018
Paul R. Brown age 67 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Friday December 14, 2018.He is survived by his wife of 46 years Judy; sons Chris (Angel) Brown, and Scott (Diana) Brown; grandchildren Summer, Jacob, Ethan, and Nicholas; brother Steven (Freida) Brown; half-sisters Trudy Merritt, Terri Fondriak and Ann Marie (Danny) Walker ,and by his numerous nieces and nephews....
James C. Quillen
Dec 11, 2018
James C. "JC" Quillen age 80 of Portage, born in of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 11, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Helen, children; Keith (Brenda) Quillen, Rhonda McChristian, and Tina (Kelly) Elston; and by his many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister Mert Carter; and by...
Milford P. Christenson
Dec 10, 2018
Milford P. Christenson, a lifelong resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on December 10, 2018.
Milford was born on August 12, 1922 in Griffith, Indiana, to Warner P. and Frieda M. (Penning) Christenson. He was a 1940 graduate of Griffith High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in business from Indiana University in 1947.
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