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Nancy J. Stamper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James "Jim" R. Ramsey

James "Jim" R. Ramsey

May 31, 2017

James "Jim" R. Ramsey age 63 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Debbie; children Kristi (Jeff) Thompson, Nathan (fiancée Chasity Mason) Ramsey; grandchildren Jacob, Sophia, Brenna and Auburn.

Also by his sisters Carol (George) Peterson and Cynthia (David) Kaymark; brother Terry (Mindy) Ramsey...

Grace (Lamonto)  Sanders

Grace (Lamonto) Sanders

May 26, 2017

Grace Sanders age 95 formerly of Griffith passed away on Friday May 26, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter: Juliann (late Mark) Gibbons; sister: Lucy Blakeslee; daughters-in-law: Rosie Sanders, and Carolyn Sanders, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents Vito and Sarah LaMonto, husband William F. Sanders,...

Vera L. (Thompson)  Bellinger-Girton

Vera L. (Thompson) Bellinger-Girton

May 23, 2017

Vera L. (nee Thompson) Bellinger-Girton  age 89 of Portage formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Griffith, IN passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2017.

She is survived by her children: John (Conni) Bellinger, Melvin (Rita) Girton, Donna (Dave) Taylor, Maelia (Bob) Bodnar,  daughter-in-law Elnora Girton, 12 grandchildren 12  great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren; sisters:...

Joseph F. Saddler

Joseph F. Saddler

May 21, 2017

Joseph Saddler age 77 of Valparaiso passed away on May 21, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.

He is survived  by his wife Anna; children Linda (Jeff) Holescko of  Las Vegas, NV, Danny (Donna) Saddler of Shawnee, KS., and Andrew (Kari) Saddler of  Las Vegas, NV; grandson Ryan (Emily) Saddler; granddaughter Karsyn Saddler; great grandchildren Caden, Willow...

Genevieve I. (Hilbrich)  Earl

Genevieve I. (Hilbrich) Earl

May 20, 2017

Genevieve Isabelle (nee Hilbrich) Earl age 94 of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim, sons Jerry and Jimmy Earl, granddaughter Jeneane Moulesong, mother and father and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters Jan (Jim) Paul of Hammond,...

Carl J. Dutko

Carl J. Dutko

May 17, 2017

Carl J. Dutko "CJ" age 67 of Lansing, IL passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Frances Lyn and by his brother Fred (Mary Beth) Wornock.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carl J and Sophie Dutko Sr,  father and mother-in-law Frank and Agnes...

Scott M. Fausch

Scott M. Fausch

May 16, 2017

Scott M. Fausch age 41 of Valparaiso, formerly of Hammond passed away on Tuesday May 16. 2017.

He is survived by his daughter: Autumn; parents: Dennis and Christina Fausch; brother: Jeff ( Melanie) Fausch; nieces: Emily and Erin of Portage; girl friend Terri Faught; Godparents: Betty Orban and Tom Miksich and numerous cousins and by his four...

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