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...
Joseph J. Winkler
Nov 9, 2017
Joseph J. Winkler age 79 of Gary, passed away on Thursday November 9, 2017.
He is survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Katarina Winkler and by his sisters Elizabeth Wojic and Vera Winkler Kljajic.
Funeral services will be held...
Glenn Hilbrich
Nov 4, 2017
Glenn Hilbrich age 84 of San Jose, California formally of Griffith passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017
Son of Edith nee Govert and Martin Hilbrich, and older brother to Margie, young Glenn thrived in Griffith, surrounded by extended family including dozens of cousins. Glenn later often reminisced about "dropping by" his Aunts' kitchens on baking day...
Verlon J. Fowler
Oct 30, 2017
Verlon Jr. Fowler, age 75 years, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Community Hospital, Munster, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on Saturday, February 14th, (Valentines Day) 1942. In Etowah County Attalla, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Mae Fowler; brothers Dearbus...
John D. Amos
Oct 24, 2017
John D. Amos age 55 of Las Vegas formerly of Griffith passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 17years Ondina; children Rebecca (Michael) Andree Jr. , Hunter Amos and Tyler Amos; grandchildren Alayna, Mason and Logan; also by his siblings Vicki Lynn Garrison, Sharee Amos, Henry "Mickey" (Suzanne) Amos, Dena...
Sally Rico
Oct 21, 2017
Sally Rico age 89 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her sons Rene (Norma) Rico, Ernest Rico Jr., and Robert (Kathleen) Rico; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; and by her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Dean L. Christenson Sr.
Oct 12, 2017
Dean L. Christenson Sr. age 66 of LaPorte, Indiana passed away on Thursday October 12, 2017.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 40 years Faye; loving children Bridgitte (Roy) Marganti, Lisa (Alan) Buckmaster, Dean (Amy) Christenson Jr., Tara (Randy) Slavin; his cherished 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; parents Milford and...
Sophrona M. (Smith) Brooks
Oct 9, 2017
Sophrona M. Brooks age 80 of Portage, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Monday October 9, 2017.
She is survived by her children Steven Brooks and Lisa (Jerry) Smith; grandchildren Emily R. (Chris) Madison and Joshua W. Smith; great grandchildren Ella Madison, Noah Madison, and one more on the way; mother Edna Smith; and by her brother...
