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Gerald E. Kennedy

Gerald E. Kennedy

Oct 5, 2017

Gerald E. Kennedy, age 85, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

He was born in Streator, Illinois to Charles and Elma Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Norman. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine. Together they were blessed with sons: Kevin (Judy),...

Tina L. Lackner

Tina L. Lackner

Oct 3, 2017

Tina L. Lackner age 50 passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2017 as a result of cancer. She is survived by her father Kenneth A. Lackner, daughter Megan Lackner, grandson Michael Lackner, brother Charles J. Goldbeck, nieces Amber, Haley and Madison, and by her best friends Amanda Zivich and Holly L. Felock.

She is preceded in death...

Martha S, (King)  Fisch

Martha S, (King) Fisch

Oct 1, 2017

Martha S. Fisch age 80 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Vern; children Brenda Ghiotto, Mike (Michelle) Fisch, Rob (Linda) Fisch and Kelly (Jr) Fisch; grandkids Crystal (Lenny), Nicole (Luke), Megan, Mike II, Ryan (Paige), Taylor, Sara and Zack; great grandkids Bailey, Benjamin and Oliver....

Rick A. Harms

Rick A. Harms

Sep 29, 2017

Rick A. Harms age 57 of Portage formerly of Calumet Township passed away on Friday, September 29 2017. He is survived by his Sisters Cheryl (Don) Hamilton and Patti (Kip) Spencer; ten nieces and nephews, and by his numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Rick is preceded in death by his Parents Robert and Margaret Harms and...

Trena Lee Mcilroy

Trena Lee Mcilroy

Sep 25, 2017

Trena Lee McIlroy age 43 of Valparaiso formerly of Calumet Township passed away on Monday September 25, 2017. She is survived by her children; Mya Velez, Adrian Pabon; parents  Rickey (Nellie) McIlroy (Union Carpenter Local #599); grandfather Ethard McIlroy of Gary; uncles Randy (Kim) McIlroy and Billy (Kay) Stokes; aunts Kelly (Tim) Siemen and Mary Stokes and by her...

Lisa M Percak

Lisa M Percak

Sep 18, 2017

Lisa Marie Percak age 54 of Hammond passed away on Monday September 18, 2017 after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

She is survived by her brothers: Steven (late Patricia), Danny (Lisa), Martin, Bruce, and Sister in law; Sue, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Lisa is preceded in death...

Patricia "Pat" A. (Cristea)  Farver

Patricia "Pat" A. (Cristea) Farver

Sep 13, 2017

Patricia A. "Pat" Farver age 76 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2017.

She is survived by her daughters: Dawn (Dino) Vitalone, and Kim Farver; grandchildren: Zachary Nicol, Samantha Nicol; sister: Deb (Greg) Molnar and by her niece and nephew.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents John and Rose Cristea.

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Charlotte G. (Fines)  Hartman

Charlotte G. (Fines) Hartman

Sep 7, 2017

Charlotte G. Hartman age 80 of Griffith, IN  passed away on Thursday September 7, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years Walter "Wally"; her children Doug Hartman (Jackie Bajza), Dawn Turner, LeeAnn Corle (Greg Adams); Grandchildren: Terry, Megan, Corey, Justin, Melanie, Trevor, and Amanda;. Great Grandchildren: Travis, Corey Jr., Leigh Leigh,...

Maria R. Maldonado

Maria R. Maldonado

Sep 6, 2017

Maria R. Maldonado age 84 of Hobart, Indiana passed away on September 6, 2017. She is survived by her children; Lupe (Sam) Adame, Juan(Tere) Maldonado, Blanca(Pancho) Lopez, Carmen(Danny) Barajas, Pablo(Diana) Maldonado, Laz (Carmen) Maldonado, Robert "Beto" (Patty) Maldonado, Martin (Shanda)  Maldonado, Frank (Myrna) Maldonado, Amparo(Frank) Porras, Edwardo" LaLo"(Lisa) Maldonado, Sylvia (Carlos) Dominguez.  Also by 40 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren,...

Larry D. "Butch" Graham Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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