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Larry D. "Butch" Graham Jr.
Aug 27, 2017
Larry D. "Butch" Graham Jr. age 40 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017.
He is survived by his mother Brenda Graham; children Tyler, Breeana, Emiree, and Alexis; brother Shawn Graham; sisters Katherine (Terry) Wiggins, Candace Graham; nephews Justin, Mitchell, Junior, Shawn, Josh, and Bryce; and by his niece Sarah.
He was preceded...
Deborah "Debi" Jean Buttram
Aug 24, 2017
Deborah "Debi" Buttram age 64 of Crown Point, IN passed away on Thursday August 24, 2017.
She was born on March 8, 1953 in Hammond, IN to Raymond Buttram and JoAnn (Sidenbender) Buttram.
Debi graduated from Hammond High School and Calumet College of St. Joseph. She worked as a dispatcher for a variety of trucking...
Beverly K. Cummings
Aug 21, 2017
Beverly (Bev) Cummings, age 57, of Valparaiso left us to be with her Lord Monday morning at Porter Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father, James Wells, her mother, Dorothy Wells, her son Layton McNerlin and her brother Bob Wells and is survived by her husband Stephen Cummings, daughter Michelle (John) Lewis, two grandchildren, Raevyn Walter...
Anne M. (Wellman) Delache
Aug 9, 2017
Anne M. DeLache Age 93 of Griffith, Indiana Passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2017. She is survived by her sons; Dennis (Yvonneda) DeLache of Schererville,IN and Thomas (MaryAnn) DeLache of North Fort Myers, FL. granddaughter Jennifer (Scott) Gross of Morris IL. great grandchildren; Jada and Kohen sister; Duty Grossetti of New Castle, PA. Preceded in death by her...
Phillip L Kaufman
Aug 3, 2017
Dr. Phillip L. Kaufman age 73 of Munster passed away on Thursday August 3. 2017. He is survived by his wife Sue; daughter Jessica Kaufman (Christopher Anderson); sister Beverly Austgen (Norman Olshansky) and the light of his life Alexander Adler. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Rose. Per Phil's wishes there will be no services....
Theresa M (Szmutko) Joiner
Aug 3, 2017
Theresa M. "Terry" Joiner age 80 of Gary. She was survived by her husband John of 51 years, daughters; Debra Rice, Mary (James) Labas, Tracy Mijka, grandchildren; Clifford, Tina & Ashley Rice, Jimmy & Mason Labas, five great grandchildren, sister Rose (Ray) White, and also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents and daughter Terri...
Frank P. Sutkowski
Jul 25, 2017
Frank Peter Sutkowski of Griffith, Indiana entered eternal rest on July 25, 2017, just shy of his 76th birthday. Frank was raised in East Chicago and entered the U.S. Army proudly to serve his country. After his discharge, he returned to Northwest Indiana and made his home in Griffith. He was proud to be a Union Ironworker who logged...
Margaret Rose Navarro
Jul 19, 2017
Margaret Rose Navarro age 80 of Griffith, IN passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017. She is survived by her husband Filemon "Phil" Navarro of 44 years, and her children Dana Rose Navarro and Phillip Scott Navarro and her cousins Elmer (Vonne) Chowning and Arthur (Juanita) Becerra. Preceded in death by her parents Campbell & Bessie Ferguson.
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Nancy J. Stamper
Jul 13, 2017
Nancy J. Stamper age 79 of Munster passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gordon Sr.; son Gordon (Heather) Stamper Jr.; nephews Michael (Debra) Findley and Charles (Jennifer) Findley and niece Rebecca (Edward) Christy and also four half-brothers Billy, David, Michael and Phillip Miller, and many great nieces...
Harold Leroy Cummings
Jul 11, 2017
Harold LeRoy Cummings age 86 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 60 yrs. Maureen; Children Jeffrey Cummings, Stephen (Beverly) Cummings;
Granddaughter Michelle (John) Lewis, Great Granddaughter Raevyn Walters, Great Grandson Xander Lewis; sisters Patricia Haney, Jean (Robert) Montgomery, sister- in- law Sandy Cummings and also...
Eric Anthony Todd
Jul 7, 2017
Eric Anthony Todd age 31 of Griffith passed away on Friday July 7, 2017.
He is survived by his aunt Fran Wisniewski, grandma Antoinette Wisniewski, aunt Lucille (Tom) Sevcik, aunt Dee Adams, cousins Mark (Lesley) Sevcik, Michelle (Mike) Semon, and by his mother Ann (Kevin) Porter.
Eric is preceded in death by his father Anthony...
George N. Konopasek
Jul 1, 2017
George N. Konopasek age 92, of Griffith, IN and most recently Simpsonville, SC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017. George is survived by his children: Barbara (Richard) Lambright of Simpsonville, SC, Kathleen (William) Church of Summerfield, NC, and Edward (Jill) Konopasek of DePere, WI; Grandchildren: Jennifer (Scott) Musgrave-Keller, Jeff Musgrave, Elaine (Robert) Landon, Julie (Mike) Haraburda, Brian...
Jeffrey W. Plantinga
Jun 26, 2017
Jeffrey W. Plantinga age 59 of Cedar Lake, passed away on Monday June 26, 2017.
He is survived by his children: Kristen (William) Owensby and Michael (Corinne) Plantinga; grandchildren Jayden, Ashlynn, Mecca, Abby, Jordan, and Jenna; parents Warren and Edie Plantinga; siblings Twin brother Jerry (Becky) Plantinga, Gary Plantinga, Nancy Plantinga, Bev (Frank) Swanson, Laurie (Mel) Fischer...
Lorraine J. (Idzior) Adler
Jun 25, 2017
Lorraine J. Adler age 84 of Griffith passed away on Sunday June 25, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Gary, IN to Joseph and Jennie Idzior on August 19, 1932. Lorraine is survived by her devoted sister and best friend Charlotte Robinson whom she shared a home with for 29 years. Also surviving are...
Roger B. Miller
Jun 22, 2017
Roger B. Miller age 53 of Hammond passed away on Thursday June 22, 2017.
He is survived by his siblings: Nancy (Theo) Jones, Winnie (Bobbie) Perry, Tracie Carter, Mary (Jimmie) Cook, Ann (Jerome) Miller, William Patty, Robert Lee Carter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents J.T. and Linnie...
Valentin Novinc
Jun 11, 2017
Valentin Novinc age 85 of Griffith passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017.
He is survived by his sisters: Nada (Branko) Yakovljvic, Vida (late Ivan) Stajduar, brother: Rudi (Braka) Novinc, all of Croatia. Sisters-in-law: Ann (late Carl) Listar, Mary Ann (late Leo) Maggi: nieces: Carolyn (Paul) Jacobs, Michele Maggi and by his 2 nieces and 2 nephews...
Brad A. Ruggeri
Jun 2, 2017
Brad A. Ruggeri age 43 of Munster passed away on Friday June 2, 2017.
He is survived by his parents: Nick and Chris Ruggeri; brother Frank (Denise) Ruggeri; special friend: Amy Boensch; and by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be private. Inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet...
Avery Grace Loomis
Jun 1, 2017
Avery Grace Loomis age 2 months of Griffith passed away on Thursday June 1, 2017.
She is survived by her parents: Jacob and Natalie; grandparents: John and Toni Loomis, Aubrey Lomax, and Brian Bohlke: great grandmothers: Roberta Loomis and Angela Sheehy; great great grandmother: Joy sheehy; aunts and uncles: Emma Loomis, Courtney Bohlke, Brandon (Kelsey) Kruhaj, Ian...
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