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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...

Kyle P Matthews

Kyle P Matthews

Sep 2, 2018

Kyle Patrick Matthews age 21 of Highland was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

He is survived by his daughter Alice; parents Theresa (nee Smallwood) and Shawn Matthews, brother Nathan; Grandparents Nancy (late John) Smallwood of Florida, Peggy (nee Peterson- Matthews) and Tim Crowley of Fishers, Indiana; six aunts, four uncles, many...

Tilly A. Szanto

Tilly A. Szanto

Sep 2, 2018

Tilly A. Szanto age 75 of Highland passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

She is survived by her children John Szanto and Susan (Jesse) Davila; grandchildren Devin, Shante, and Nicole; Great grandson Ryan. She is preceded in death by her parents Emil and Ann Bohn; husband Nandor "John"; sisters Kay and Sharon; and brother Tom

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Lois E Turner

Lois E Turner

Sep 1, 2018

Lois E. Turner age 77 of Highland, was welcomed home to Heaven by her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, whom she deeply loved, on Saturday September 1, 2018.

She is survived by her children Gregg (Erica) Turner, Cheryl (Howard) Walsh, and Brent (Jenni) Turner; grandchildren Alison (Josh) Minnis, Katie Turner, Zoey Turner, Peyton Turner, Lauren Turner, and...

Robert M. Reynolds

Robert M. Reynolds

Aug 28, 2018

Robert M Reynolds age 58 of Lake Station, passed away on Tuesday, August 28 2018.

He is survived by his mother Donna Reynolds; sister Linda Voss; nieces Brianna, Cheri, and Vanessa; nephews Tommy, Adam, and Richy; great nieces; Amiah, Aiyana, Avrie, Hazel, and Kayleigh. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Reynolds, twin brother Tom...

Carolina V. Flores

Carolina V. Flores

Aug 27, 2018

CAROLINA VACA FLORES, OF HAMMOND, IN

Carolina Vaca Flores, age 89, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Carolina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, devoted daughter, and loyal friend who loved her family and cats dearly. Carolina was blessed with grace and beauty beyond belief with beautiful green eyes, a creamy complexion and a...

Sarah K. Williams

Sarah K. Williams

Aug 23, 2018

Sarah K. Williams age 78 of Griffith passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018.

She is survived by her daughters Diana (Marshall) Sheppard and Cheryl (Jim) Jalk; Grandchildren Shannon (Jee) Sheppard, Kimberly (Zeb) Butler, Matthew (Jessica) Sheppard, Zachary (Lauren) Artz, and Adrienne (Zachary) Laskovich; Great Grandchildren Gracie, Peyton, Clay, Jayce, Owen, and Cole; sister Juanita Moore and...

John A. Sukta

John A. Sukta

Aug 22, 2018

John A. Sukta Jr. age 50 of Merrillville passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2018 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He is survived by his parents John and Diana Sukta; twin brother Joseph (Renee); nieces Hannah and Lexi; nephew Ryan; Grandmother Lottie Sukta; Uncle Richard (Ruth) Ramsey; Aunt Barbara O'Donnell, and by his many cousins. He...

Edith S. Petras

Edith S. Petras

Aug 11, 2018

Edith S. Petras age 82 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Perry; daughters  Deborah"Peanut" Hedrick, Diana (Lalo) Gonzalez and Angela"Kay Kay" Troutwine;  22 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; sister Susie (Jack) Oliver; brothers James (Brenda) Halcomb and Buster (Julie) Halcomb, and by her numerous nieces and nephews....

Evelyn Geneva (Snyder)  Bunce

Evelyn Geneva (Snyder) Bunce

Aug 3, 2018

EVELYN GENEVA (SNYDER) BUNCE

Age 94, of Griffith passed away on August 3, 2018 in Portage, IN.  She was born March 12, 1924 in Chuluota, FL to Frank and Ruth (Davis) Snyder, and had five brothers and sisters; Dale Vera, Violet, Thomas and Glen, who have all preceded her in death.  She married George W Bunce on...

Audrey M. Newlin

Audrey M. Newlin

Aug 2, 2018

Audrey M. Newlin age 55 of Merrillville passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018. She is survived by her brother Stacy; Aunt Frances Vincent; Uncle Julius Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Betty Newlin. Services will be private.  Audrey was a Hair stylist at Li Style Salon in Crown Point. For more information please...

Diane A. (Tiegler)  Wade

Diane A. (Tiegler) Wade

Aug 2, 2018

Diane A. Wade age 79 of Lowell passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018,

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Dale; sons Donald Wade and Daniel (Tina) Wade; grandchildren Jessica (Hector) Navarro; great grandchildren Aiden, Frankie, Gabriel, Jonas; sister Shelby (late Robert) Gaven; brother William (Cheryl) Tiegler and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Margaret Penwell

Margaret Penwell

Aug 1, 2018

Margaret N. Penwell age 89 of Highland, passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018.

She is survived by her children Marilyn (late Ed) Babcock of Highland, Joyce (late Tom) Malone of Hermitage, TN, Clifford (Pat) Penwell of Schererville, Katherine (late Jeff) Scott of Highland, Grace (Art) Rada of Highland; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

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