Angie Slacian
Dec 19, 2017
Angie Slacian age 87 of Dyer, Indiana Passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2017. She is survived by her "adopted" daughter; Cynthia Hutchison; and by her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Aniela Slacian; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A Memorial Service will be held on February 24, 2018 ...
Connie L. Sanasack
Dec 18, 2017
Connie L. McCarter-Sanasack age 78 of Dyer passed away on Monday December 18, 2017. Born and raised in Hammond to Burns and Lenore Gerber. She left Tech High School in 10th grade to marry Larry McCarter who preceded her in death. She learned the trade of book keeping and tax preparation and retired at the age of 70 from...
Theresa Rosealind (Drapac) Darnell
Dec 18, 2017
Theresa R. Darnell (nee Drapac) age 85 of Griffith, passed away on Monday December 18, 2017. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to Carla (Bob) Jerred, Mary Darnell, Andrea Darnell, Kenneth T. (Becky) Darnell, Dan (Karen) Darnell, and Ted Darnell; grandchildren Bonnie, Ben, Jackie, Janna, Lauren, Kevin, Erin, Michael, Kenny, Jamie, Chloe, Marissa, and by her numerous great...
Thomas J. Doppler
Dec 17, 2017
Thomas J. Doppler age 81 of Florida, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Sunday December 17, 2017. He is survived by his children Naida Doppler, Kathy (Kenny Buzea) Bedell, Cindy (Dale) Daniels, Delores(Joel) Roper, Tom (Theresa) Doppler, John (Beth) Doppler, and Carl (Maribel) Doppler; 18 grandchildren; 7great grandchildren; brother Chuck (Barbara) Doppler, and by his numerous nieces and nephews....
Michael R. Schaller
Dec 12, 2017
Michael R. Schaller age 81 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Margaret; children Andrea (Al) Hein, Michael Edward Schaller and Gregory (Mary) Schaller; grandchildren Calvin, Patrick (Christina), Ashley, Kara (Matt), Jeremy and by his sister Jeanette (Ed) Zolper. He was preceded in death by his...
Alfredo "Bizo" Cadena
Dec 11, 2017
Alfredo "Bizo" Cadena Sr. age 61 of East Chicago, passed away on Monday December 11, 2017. He survived by his wife, Iris, of 40 years; children Alfredo (Edith) Cadena Jr., Priscilla (Ricardo) Leal, Mario (Magali) Cadena, and Nicolette Cadena; grandchildren Anelisa, Arturo, Aaliyah, Mario Jr., Audriana, and Miguel; siblings Arturo Cadena, Adan (late Hope) Cadena, Alicia (Carl) Pantoja, and...
Patricia Sue (Walker) Kumiega
Dec 11, 2017
Patricia Sue Kumiega (nee Walker) age 68 of Griffith, passed away on Monday December 11, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Brad) Steapleton ; grandchildren Tyler, Madison, Allison, and Teddy; siblings Sandra (Ron) Milne, Donna Turner, Don Walker, and Dennis Walker; daughter-in-law Stefanie Kumiega; special friend Bob Bloom; and by her four legged companion Dutchess. She was...
Lisa A. Rodriguez
Dec 10, 2017
Lisa A. Rodriguez age 48 of Highland, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2017. She is survived by her mother Shirley Rodriguez; father Jesse Rodriguez; and by her numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her brother Justin and by her grandparents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 14th...
Michael "Mike" Orlich
Dec 9, 2017
Michael "Mike" Orlich died peacefully at home with his family by his side on December 9, 2017 in Highland, Indiana at the age of 82, from esophageal cancer.
Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Jean (nee Hoppe) Orlich of Highland, Indiana; children, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Michael) Connell of Crown Point, Indiana, Sharon (Randolph) Mills...
Janet I. Redar
Dec 7, 2017
Janet I. Redar age 71 of Griffith passed away on Thursday December 7, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Dan; daughter Sara (Jack) Guinn; grandson LeLand; siblings Steve (Christine)Vestal and Joyce (Joe) Dunfee and by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Juanita Vestal....
Joshua M. Handley
Dec 3, 2017
Joshua M. Handley age 36 of Griffith passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017.
He is survived by his mother Janet Handley; sister: Sarah (Ben) Varnau; nieces: Anna and Clara; nephew Benny; grandmother Joan Paluch; grandfather John Handley and by his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joshua is preceded in death by his father Michael...
Joseph A Gursky
Nov 30, 2017
Joseph A. Gursky age 54 of Gary passed away on Thursday November 30, 2017.
He is survived by his children: Joseph A. Gursky Jr, Bobby Ray Miller, Jody Lynn Gursky.and 11 grandchildren.
Siblings: Toni Welch, Frank Michael Gursky III, Anna Fisher and Diane Slater.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents Frank...
Donald E. Davison
Nov 21, 2017
Donald E. Davison age 85 of Highland, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 21, 2017. He was born of parents Merle and Imogene (nee Foster) Davison and was raised in Hammond and was a 1950 graduate of Hammond High School. Don received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1955 where he was...
Robert James Rex
Nov 21, 2017
Robert J. Rex age 81 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017.
He is survived by his 7 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Eleanore Rex and by his brothers Bernard and William.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at 12 noon...
Henry A. Magiera
Nov 21, 2017
Henry A. Magiera age 88 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary; children Michael (Jamie) Magiera, Paul (Jennifer) Magiera, Edward Magiera, Judith (Eddie) Sutton, Jeffrey (Sheryl) Magiera, Kathleen (Dave) Tarrant, Teresa (Jeff) Pyle, and Joseph (Dawn) Magiera; 22 grandchildren and 16 Great grandchildren; sisters; Hedy Milshoff, Dorothy...
Buster L. Lahey
Nov 18, 2017
Buster L. Lahey, age 67, of Demotte, Passed away on Saturday November 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Melody; daughters; Denise Kirby (Mo Foster), and Amy Gerbers; grandchildren; David (Jen) Price, Krystal Ramos, William Ramos, Travis Ramos and Derek (Cara) Barnhart; five great grandchildren; sister; Roxann (James) Powell and by his niece Tabitha. He...
Jacob Hoogewerf
Nov 17, 2017
Jacob Hoogewerf age 90 of Griffith, passed away on Friday November 17, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Letha; sons Bert Hoogewerf , and Dirk Hoogewerf ; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, and by his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Rinkje Hoogewerf; siblings...
Dell M. Turoci
Nov 13, 2017
Dell M. Turoci age 79 of Schererville passed away on Monday November 1 3, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 60 years George; children Steve (Susie) Turoci, Suzanne (Randy) Rose; grandchildren Carly (Timothy) Scheeringa, Brian (Nancy) Turoci, Steven (Emily) Turoci, Stephanie (Ken) Baker, Alex Spangler, Jennifer Turoci, Wayne Boswell, Joshua Rose, Kristen (Mike) Nitti, Kimberly (Chris) Baxter,...
Nancy J. Norton
Nov 12, 2017
Nancy J. Norton, age 73, of Griffith, IN (formerly of Calumet City) passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Dan) Kincaid; beloved grandchildren Marie, Anne, and David Kosakowski; brother Gene Wolfe (Mary Shoback); sister Carole Rodriguez and by nieces and nephews Lynne, Rick, Lisa, David, Geno, Karen, Lora, Kim, Deron, and Amy. ...
Mary Cathrine "Mitzi" Hickman
Nov 9, 2017
Mary "Mitzi" Hickman age 65 of Crown Point passed away on Thursday November 9, 2017.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years Bruce; daughter Tracy (Jonathan) Cox; grandchildren Gabriel Taylor and Reagan Cox and also by her siblings Thomas (Beverly) Zmigrocki, Barbara (Kevin) McGann, and Joseph (Pamela) Zmigrocki; mother-in-law Fleur and by numerous nieces and...
