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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenneth E. Ploesser
May 15, 2017
Kenneth E. Ploesser age 28 of Gary passed away on Monday May 15, 2017.
He is survived by his children: Nathaniel, Braxton, and Thorbin: finance: Kayla Bansley; father: Kenneth Ploesser; mother: Crystal (Richard) Kleckner; siblings: Melissa Kendall, Mark Windsheimer, Melanie Windsheimer, Kathrynn Townsend; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and by his best friend Virgil Tharp.
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George J. Kirincic
May 13, 2017
George J. Kirincic, age 87, of Highland IN passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mira. Loving father of Helen (Ken) Stancik and David (Stacy) Kirincic. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Stefanie, Sarah, Joshua and Owen. George is survived by his siblings Jana Vukin and brother Steve (Kata) Kirincic as well...
Terry L. Turnquist
May 13, 2017
Terry L. Turnquist age 65 of Gary, IN passed away on Saturday May 13, 2017.
He is survived by his brother: Casey (Becky) Turnquist; sister: Geogene Pahkanen; nieces: Tiffany (Chris) Wohllaib, Lynn Shirley; nephew: Raymond Turnquist: great niece Kara Wohllaib and great nephew Justus Shirley..
Terry is preceded in death by his parents George E....
Annette F. (Palinca) Wood
May 8, 2017
Annette F. Wood (nee Palinca) age 58 of Griffith passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years David; daughters: Alisha (Vincent) Hernandez, Christa (Joseph) Soco; sons: Trevor and Tyler Wood; grandchildren: Alina, Drake, Maddox and Layla; mother: Jo Palinca; brothers: John (Sherri) Palinca Jr, David (Edi) Palinca, Michael Palinca,...
Marilyn Grace Davis
May 5, 2017
Marilyn Grace Davis age 92 of Highland formerly of Dolton, Ill passed away on Friday May 5, 2017.
She is survived by her son Robert Davis; Step brother James Alan Luce; Nieces Sherry Kries and Linda (Fred) Klein.
Preceded in death by her parents Cornelius and Johanna Meuzelaar; husband Ward; siblings Cornelius and Joan Melvege....
Geraldine F Holsclaw
May 4, 2017
Geraldine F. Holsclaw age 77 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday May 4, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband Charles, children Andria, Chuck, Dave, Don, Tony and Paul; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sister Pat (Frank) Dijak, and by her sister and brother in law Kandy (John) Holsclaw.
Per...
Sue E. (Vestal) Mihalcik
Apr 28, 2017
Sue E. Mihalcik, age 76 of Griffith, passed away on Friday April 28, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Mihalcik; granddaughters Marris Mihalcik and Camryn Sinars; Sister Peggy (George) Thiel and by her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Gertrude Vestal, husband Michael, Sisters Zoann Hutchins, Alma Kuhn, Betty...
Edward J. Lively
Apr 26, 2017
Edward J. "Ed" Lively age 79 of Griffith, passed away peacefully at the Riley Hospice House on Wednesday April 26, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his sons Richard (Monica) Lively of Brownsburg, IN., and Michael (Becky) Lively of Hammond, IN; grandchildren Nick, Megan, and Jenni. Also surviving is his sister Joan Lively of Riverdale, IL;...
Paul Justin Moran
Apr 19, 2017
Paul J. Moran age 37 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday April 19, 2017.
He is survived by his daughters: Corrine and Jade; mother Sandra Moran, father Edward (Kathy) Moran; sisters: Dawn Pecher, Sarah (Jason) Decker; brothers: Peter (Jennifer) Moran, Mike Moran, Tyler Moran, Jake Moran; companion: Carrie Bodak and by his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...
Shilo Patrick
Apr 17, 2017
Shilo Patrick "Paw Paw" age 80 born in Tina, Kentucky, resident of Hammond for 50 years passed away on Monday April 17, 2017.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Nancy; daughters: Barbara (William) Miller, Julie (Mark) Lindsley, Debra Berry; grandchildren: Tricia (George) Elliott, Jennifer Wright (Jose Alcatar), Mark (Christine) Lindsley, Daniel (Caitlin) Berry,...
Dennis Wayne Ragin
Apr 14, 2017
Dennis W. Ragin age 61 of Griffith, passed away on Friday April 14, 2017. He is survived by his sons Joseph (Kari) Ragin and Steven (Dori) Ragin; grandchildren Stephanie (Keith), Brooke (James), Steven, and Sarah; great granddaughter Amelia; siblings Michael (Kathy) Ragin, and Evonne (Tom) Derucki; also by his extended family Rick and Maria Ousley.
Dennis was...
