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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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John D. Joiner

John D. Joiner

Jul 30, 2018

John D. Joiner age 87 of Gary, IN passed away on Monday July 30, 2018.

He is survived by his daughters: Tracy Majka, Mary Ann (James) Labas, and Debra Rice,

Grandchildren: Jimmy and Mason Labas, Clifford, Tina and Ashley Rice and five great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Willard...

Wendy M. (Perko)  Kozy

Wendy M. (Perko) Kozy

Jul 27, 2018

Wendy M. Kozy, age 59 of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday July 27, 2018. Wendy is survived by her husband Michael L. of 37 years; daughter, Rhiannon; mother, Beverly Perko; sister Patricia "Patti" Perko; brother, Walter A. "Wally" (Michele) Perko; daughters, Jaide and Jules; brother-in-law(s) Steve (Diann) Kozy, daughter Olivia; and Mark (Sheryl) Kozy, daughter Lauren and son...

Jacqueline June Kudzinowski

Jacqueline June Kudzinowski

Jul 13, 2018

Jacqueline J. Kudzinowski age 77 of Griffith passed away on July 13, 2018. Survived by her husband of 54 years Stanley; daughter Ann (Dave) Kegebein , grandson Cameron (Lisa) Kegebein; siblings Dudley (Gaynell) Spooner, Judy (Tom) Fullerton, and Susan (Carl) Higginbotham; and by her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Francies and Augusta...

Phyllis J. (Slemin)  Starkey

Phyllis J. (Slemin) Starkey

Jul 9, 2018

Phyllis J. Starkey (nee Slemin) age 67 of Hammond, passed away on Monday July 9, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter Ann Marie (Michael) Harris; grandson Brandon Harris; sister Mary Lou (Kenneth) Furgye; brothers Herbert (Alice) Slemin and Jack Slemin; sister-in-law Barbara Slemin, and by her  nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Lizzeta A. (Ramos)  Cardenas

Lizzeta A. (Ramos) Cardenas

Jul 7, 2018

Lizzeta A. Cardenas age 46 passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years Jose and son Nicholas, granddaughter Aya Ramos, and also by her mother Hortensia; siblings Ciro Ramos, David (Laura) Ramos, Robert Ramos, Elena Ramos, San Juana (Daniel) Winiecki, Adela Ramos, Julian Ramos, Veronica (Brian) Clark, Jose Ramos,...

George J. Thiel

George J. Thiel

Jul 7, 2018

George J. Thiel age 92 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018. He is survived by his children Michael Thiel, Larry (Robin) Thiel, and Sandra (Sam) Chen; grandchildren Joshua (Elizabeth)Thiel, Matthew Thiel, Tommy (fiancée Kristin Black)Thiel, Danny Thiel,  Candice (Ryan), and Carson Chen; great grandchildren Andrew, Kate, George, and Betty. He is also survived by numerous nieces,...

Michaelene "Mikki" (Polito)  Adamczyk

Michaelene "Mikki" (Polito) Adamczyk

Jul 6, 2018

Mikki (Michaelene) Adamczyk , nee Polito, passed away surrounded  by her family on Friday, July 6th, 2018 at age 57. She was born in Hammond, Indiana to Patricia (deceased) and Thomas Polito on November 23rd, 1960. Mikki spent her childhood with her siblings: Laura Panayi, Joseph Polito (deceased), Samuel (Cynthia) Polito, Carolyn Polito, Antonia Polito and Theresa Williams. Mikki's...

Yvonne C. (Hause)  Rinehart

Yvonne C. (Hause) Rinehart

Jul 5, 2018

Yvonne C. Rinehart age 81 of Monticello, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Fred "Red" Rinehart; daughters Kathy (Joe) Walczak, Carol Martin, and Karen Summers; grandchildren Shawn Mincy, Fred, Jeff, and Michelle Walczak, Lynsey (Chris) Auguano, Nathan Martin, Stephen (Christell) Summers, and John (Liz)...

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