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John T. Castillo

John T. Castillo

Nov 9, 2018

John T. Castillo age 71 of Hammond, passed away on Friday November 9, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Shirley; children John Joseph (Veronica) Castillo and Crystal Marie Mendez; step children Andrea Kane and Melanie (Chris) Garcia; grandchildren Corrine, Elisa, Carlos, Marissa, Jeffrey, Michael, Latonda, Antonio, Crispin, Ashley, and Chase; 12 great grandchildren;...

Lindsey M. (Mantis)  Garland

Lindsey M. (Mantis) Garland

Nov 9, 2018

Lindsey M. Garland age 35 of Dyer, passed away on Friday November 9, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 8 years Benjamin; parents Tom and Ellen Mantis; sisters Corrie (Jason Dykstra) Mantis and Hayley Mantis; nieces and nephews Cole, Jackson, Adrianna, Makayla and Zalina; father and mother-in-law Paul and Cheryl Garland; brother-in-law Anthony Garland; grandmother...

George H. Wood

George H. Wood

Nov 8, 2018

George H. Wood age 77 of Fowler formerly of Crown Point and St. Cloud, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

He is survived by his sons; David Wood, Douglas Wood and Dennis (Rachael) Wood; grandchildren Tyler, Trevor, Skyla, Angelina, Elijah and D.J; step- grandchildren Alisha (Vincent) Hernandez, Christa (Joseph) Soco; step-great grandchildren Alina, Drake, Maddox...

Audrey Carman

Audrey Carman

Oct 31, 2018

Audrey Carman, age 60 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018.

She is survived by her sister; Marcia; nieces and nephews; Eric (Diane) Carman Sr., Brad (Cynthia) Alpuche, Nicole (Rashun Funches) Alpuche, Anthony Alpuche; 4 great nieces and nephews; Darlene Vasquez, Eric Carman Jr., Daniel Carman, Amina Alpuche; several cousins and loving friends; and her...

Kenneth J Darnell

Kenneth J Darnell

Oct 29, 2018

Kenneth J. Darnell age 87 of Griffith passed away on Monday, October 29 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Phyllis; children Carla (Bob) Jerred, Mary Darnell, Andrea Darnell, Tom (Becky) Darnell, Daniel (Karen) Darnell, and Theodore Darnell; Stepchildren Timothy (Melanie) Obermeyer, and Ruth (Paul) Maywald; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and by his...

Clark Lewis Adkins

Clark Lewis Adkins

Oct 28, 2018

Clark Lewis Adkins age 57 of Highland, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018.  He was born in Boulder City, Nevada to the late Charles "Lee" and Sudell (Burgett) Adkins.  When he was a child his parents returned to Eastern Kentucky where Clark grew up.   He graduated from West Liberty High School.

Survivors include his significant...

Shirley J Judge

Shirley J Judge

Oct 25, 2018

Shirley J. Judge age 86 of Hammond passed away on Thursday, October 25 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William "Bill"; children; Pam (Tom) Bock, Bonnie (Frank) Settles, Trudy (Dan) Rittenhouse, and Ed (Ann) Judge; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers; Harry (Inez) Billadeau, Wayne Billadeau, David (Kathy) Billadeau; and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Clifford Plaszczewski

Clifford Plaszczewski

Oct 24, 2018

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Vanesa Espinoza

Vanesa Espinoza

Oct 21, 2018

Vanesa Espinoza, age 35 of Hammond passed away on Sunday October 21, 2018.

She is survived by her children; John Patrick Ross, Sabrina Marie Ross, Liana Arlene Ross, and Timothy Mecyssne; Mother Caroline (Eusebio) Gutierrez; Father Ramon (Belinda) Espinoza Jr.; siblings; William Kevin (Amber) Cummings, Stella Espinoza, Yolanda Espinoza; nephew; William Cummings Jr.; niece; Lydia Cummings; grandmothers;...

Janet Tubich

Janet Tubich

Oct 15, 2018

Janet A. Tubich, age 72 of Merrillville passed away on October 15, 2018.

She was born to the late John & Mary Tubich on February 5, 1946. She is survived by her sister; Mildred (Jerry) Wilson; niece; Kimberly Wilson; nephew; Timothy Wilson; great-nephew; Jonathon Wilson;  great-niece; Kendra Wilson; and by beloved cousins and friends. She was preceded...

Sheila E. (Bradley)  Church

Sheila E. (Bradley) Church

Oct 11, 2018

Sheila E. Church age 72 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday October 11, 2018. She is survived by her children Scott Church and Stefanie (Michael) Copp; grandchildren Breanne and Gregory Copp, and Bradley Church; sister Judy (Warren) Costner; best friend Bonnie; and by the second love of her life…her canine companion Boozer. She was preceded in death by her...

Alice J Sasak

Alice J Sasak

Oct 10, 2018

Alice J. Sasak age 74 of Gary passed away on Wednesday, October 10 2018.

She is survived by her sons; Jason (Bernadette) Sasak and Ethan Sasak; grandchildren; Owen and Annali; siblings; Anita (Norman) McBride, Arlene Repine, Ruth Kumfer, Jerry (Lori) Ashton, Terry Ashton, and Pamela (Mike) Mason and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was...

Joseph J. Walczak Sr.

Joseph J. Walczak Sr.

Oct 5, 2018

Joseph J. Walczak Sr. age 93 of Highland, formerly of Indiana Harbor passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018.

He is survived by his son; Joseph (Kathy) Walczak Jr. of Griffith; daughter; Angeline M. Walczak of Highland; three grandchildren; Fred of Merrillville, Jeff of Griffith, and Michelle of Monon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He...

Dorris F. Owensby

Dorris F. Owensby

Oct 3, 2018

Dorris F. Owensby, age 59 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years; Bobby Owensby; children; Bobby "BJ"(Malissa) Owensby, John R. (Cindy) Owensby, Amanda(Kian Guardiola) Owensby; "Her boys" William(Kristen), Jason(Kelli) , and Raleigh; grandchildren; Amalia, Bobby III, Sarah, John, Jane, Erik, Logan, Adam, Finnegan, Oliver, and...

Senta F. Saulters

Senta F. Saulters

Oct 1, 2018

Senta F. Saulters age 89 of Highland, formerly of Chicago Illinois passed away on Monday October 1, 2018.

She is survived by her sons; James (Christie) Saulters, Robert Saulters Jr. and William (Kristie) Saulters, grandchildren Jayme, Nicole, Jacob, Sarah, John, and Robert; sisters Ruth, Gertrude, Renee, Judith, and Bela. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Janet L Schweitzer

Janet L Schweitzer

Sep 26, 2018

Janet L. Schweitzer age 78 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

She is survived by her son; David (Michelle) Schweitzer; grandsons John and Collin; sister-in-law; Marion Fitzer; aunt; Evelyn; many nieces and nephews; and by longtime friends; Maureen Rogers and Maxine Hess. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard; parents Roland and...

Georgia B Kirk

Georgia B Kirk

Sep 26, 2018

Georgia B. (Linvill) Kirk (nee Freeman) age 84 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

She is survived by her daughters; Debbie (Ray) Benson, Chris Hall, and Susan (Ron) Spore; stepchildren; Perry Kirk, Alan (Traci) Kirk, and Susan (Marty) Kendra. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Georgia was preceded in death...

Carlos J. Peddycoart

Carlos J. Peddycoart

Sep 25, 2018

Carlos J. Paddycoart age 71 of Crown Point Passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Lorraine, son Sam Paddycoart and grandchild Samiya, Brothers Doyal (Mazie) Paddycoart and Darrell Paddycoart. preceded in death by his parents James and Patricia Peddycoart. Funeral services will be private. Carlos was an army veteran. He...

Carmella Rodriguez

Carmella Rodriguez

Sep 19, 2018

Carmella Rodriguez, age 69 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

She is survived by her children; Timothy (Elisa) Rodriguez, Melissa (Norbert) Trevino; grandchildren; Delilah, Sophia, Ryan, Christopher, Angelika, Nicholas, and Noah; great grandchildren; Isaiah, Evelyn, and Gabriel; sisters, Margie Starvedes, Lydia Brown, and Pearl Rodriguez and many nieces and nephews.

Carmella...

Marion A Howard

Marion A Howard

Sep 3, 2018

Marion A (Austgen) Howard, of Hammond, Indiana, born on June 2, 1919 in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Catherine Austgen and the late Herbert Austgen, passed away at age 99 on September 3, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. She was an employee at Indiana Harbor Railroad. Marion was the loving wife of the late Harry E Howard. She was preceded...

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