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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)...

Judy Ann Sell

Judy Ann Sell

Jul 3, 2018

Judy Ann Sell age 74 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday July 3, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years Raleigh W. "Skip" Sell II; children Deanna Elayne Sell and Raleigh W. Sell III; grandchildren Amber Marie Lewis, Rebecca Diane Oden,Michael Andrew Sell, Raleigh W. Sell IV, and Ryan Jameson; great Grandchildren Savannah June...

Elizabeth A. (Aubruner)  Roper

Elizabeth A. (Aubruner) Roper

Jul 1, 2018

Elizabeth A. Roper, Age 88 of Highland, IN passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018. She is survived by her children; Joel (Dee) Roper, John (Judy) Roper lll, and Pam (Patrick) O'Brien. Grandchildren; Kristanna (Kostas Nikitaras ), John IV, JulieAnne, Jenny(Mike Goelz), Elizabeth (Brandon Patterson), Mary, Rebecca, and Hannah. Great grandchildren: Naia, Teddy, Alivia, Dylan, Brayden, Gavin, and Henry....

Mary Ann (Ligda)  Procopio

Mary Ann (Ligda) Procopio

Jun 19, 2018

Mary Ann (nee Ligda) Procopio was born in Gary, Indiana on March 30, 1937 and returned home to her Lord on June 19, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leonard. She is also survived by her children:  Rebecca (Kenneth) Didat, John (Sueanne) Procopio and Theresa Procopio. Grandchildren: Alex, Kyle, and Ryan Didat; siblings Bernie Yakovetz...

Howard "Buddy" Herold Sr

Howard "Buddy" Herold Sr

Jun 12, 2018

Howard "Buddy" Herold Sr age 75 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2018. He is survived by his sons Howard Herold Jr and Jason Herold. 2 grandchildren, sisters Barbara (Donald) Connelly and Virginia (Late Ray) Simon, brother William (Late Jeanine) Herold, best friend Marian Dohanyos. Preceded in death by his parents William and Hildur Herold

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Betty Ruth Fowler

Betty Ruth Fowler

Jun 11, 2018

Betty R. Fowler age 78 of Griffith, passed away on Monday June 11, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her son Craig (Sandy) Fowler; grandchildren Chad Fowler, Andy Fowler, Sarah Fowler, Kristina (Tim) King, and Steffany (John) Hauenstein; great grandchildren Andrea Fowler, Margaret and Chloe King, Maleah and Gabriel Johnson, and Isabella and Alexander...

Frank A Kevilus

Frank A Kevilus

Jun 6, 2018

Frank A. Kevilus age 70 of Park Forest, Illinois passed away on Wednesday June 6, 2018,

He is survived by his wife of 10 years Sandra;

children: Aaron Kevilus, Jessica (Earl) Chafin, Ruschelle Gehring, and Steve Gehring: grandchildren: Cheyanne,  Colton, Melanie, Gabriel and Jessica; brother: Kenneth (Becky) Kevilus; sister: Nancy Kevilus; and by his four...

Kyra A, Wall

Kyra A, Wall

May 29, 2018

Kyra Anne Wall, 27, of Griffith, Indiana passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday May 29 surrounded by her loving family.

Kyra is survived by her Mom & Dad, Melissa and Paul Hetzel of Griffith, IN, her grandparents William and Charlotte Wall of Griffith, IN and Fred and Mary Hetzel of Metropolis, IL, her...

Katherine Alice Kemmerly

Katherine Alice Kemmerly

May 24, 2018

Katherine A. Kemmerly age 85 of Crown Point, passed away on Thursday May 24, 2018. She is survived by her children Linda (Chuck) Collins-Leinonen, Charles Kemmerly, and Jami Kemmerly; grandchildren Joel, Jessica, Derek, and Aubrey; 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister, 3 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Vondal and Jennie, husband...

Vivian Marie Pentecost

Vivian Marie Pentecost

May 23, 2018

Vivian M. Pentecost age 99 of Schererville, Indiana, formerly of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Harlan) Hill and Sherry (Daniel) McClure; grandchildren Scott (Michele) Pentecost, Brian (Kerry) Pentecost, Mark (Laura) Pentecost, Brett (Liz) Pentecost, Rick (late Katrina) Howard, Jason (Sue) Howard, Eric (Amy) Howard, Jeremy (Jennifer) Hill, Daniel...

Doris Imogene Floyd

Doris Imogene Floyd

May 22, 2018

Doris Imogene Floyd, 94 of Griffith, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John and beloved son , John Kent; parents, Charles and Lea Hendricks; brothers Lowell and Carrol Hendricks, sisters, Glenita Releford, Helen Merrick and Charlene Carter. Imogene is survived by her loving son, David (Trudy) Floyd, loving granddaughters, Kelly (Steve)...

Lois E. (Govert)  Colby

Lois E. (Govert) Colby

May 5, 2018

Lois E. Colby nee Govert age 87 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018.

She is survived by her children Dan Colby, late Jeff (Sue) Colby, Janice (Jeff) Konopasek, Patrick (Cheryl) Colby, Renee (David) Frets and Jim (Sharon) Colby; grandchildren Kevin Colby, Jenna (Chris) Pollock, Adam Colby, Corey (Lori) Konopasek, Clint (Vesna) Konopasek, David (Melissa)...

Thomas A. Perry

Thomas A. Perry

May 4, 2018

Thomas A. Perry (Tom) age 59 of Griffith, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2018, with his loved ones by his side. He is survived by his children Tabitha (Bryant) Anderson, Ashley Perry, and Logan Perry; mother Joan Perry; brothers Phil (Trudy) Perry, Dale (Linda) Perry; sisters Ruth Perry, Carol Perry, Jane (Ruben) Guzman; his many nieces...

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