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Kenneth E. Ploesser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret V. (O'Neill)  Milne

Margaret V. (O'Neill) Milne

Apr 11, 2017

Margaret V. Milne age 90 of Highland passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter Sherry Farmer, sons Ray (Vicki Sanders) Wagner, Danny Milne; grandchildren: Don (Wendy)  Farmer,  Layna Farmer, Michael (Kathi) Farmer; great grandchildren: Marlayna, Shana, Karina,Andrew, Mikey  and great great grandchild Aliana.

Margaret  was preceded in death by...

Martha L. (Mounts)  Marion

Martha L. (Mounts) Marion

Apr 6, 2017

Martha L. Marion age 95 of Hammond passed away on Thursday April 6th, 2017

She is survived by her daughters; Beverly Gauthier and Sandra Vicari; grandchildren; Steven Marion, Carrie Ann Marion, Cheryl (Jim) Rot, Amy (Jay) Gidley, Michael Smith, Martha (Courtney) Braswell, Jay (Olivia) Gauthier, Christopher (Jennifer) Marion; great grandchildren Sandy Jo Marion, Jeff Maliziola, John Gidley,...

John Carl Lahey

John Carl Lahey

Apr 5, 2017

John C. Lahey "King Herod" age 75 of Schererville, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole (neeBerland) Lahey; children: Michael John Lahey,

Susan Marie Lahey and Brian Patrick Lahey; grandchildren:  Dre, Renee' and Natalie Lahey,

brother, Robert C, (Marian) Lahey, sister, Marianne White;...

Carol Ann (Bubac)  Peterson-Hansen

Carol Ann (Bubac) Peterson-Hansen

Apr 4, 2017

Carol Ann Peterson-Hansen (nee Bubac) age 75 of Highland, IN, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, friend, and "Gram" to many.

Carol is survived by her daughters: Pam (Ken) Bodamer and Sandy Reynolds all of Highland; grandchildren: Brian (Lauren) Bodamer of Kalamazoo,...

Lana J. (Fozkos)  Pacurar

Lana J. (Fozkos) Pacurar

Mar 29, 2017

Lana J. Pacurar age 75 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years John, children: Lisa (Richard) Sweeder, Dena (Joe) Capua, Michael (Laura) Pacurar; grandchildren: Jason, Brian, William, Claire; sister: Carol "Dee Dee" Pazera and by her numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Lana is preceded in death...

Joyce W. (Daugherty)  Little

Joyce W. (Daugherty) Little

Mar 22, 2017

Joyce W. Little age 82 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017. She is survived by her children; Rachael Kriebs, Rhonda Breeden, Larry (Cecilia) Little and Jeff Little; grandchildren Jason, Melissa, Jonathan, Richard (Kaarin) and 5 great grandchildren with one more on the way, also by numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce is preceded in death...

Rena M. (Debaun)  Mcilroy

Rena M. (Debaun) Mcilroy

Mar 21, 2017

Rena M. McIlroy age 80 of Gary passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years Ethard "Mac";

Children: Ricky Earl (Nellie) McIlroy, Randy Joe (Kim) McIlroy, Kelly Renee (Jim) Sieman: grandchildren; Trena Lee, Lindsey Marie, Colton Earl, Abbey Clare, and Emma Grace; great grandchildren: Adrian Frank, Mya...

Phyllis A. (Willemsen)  Auld

Phyllis A. (Willemsen) Auld

Mar 18, 2017

Phyllis A. Auld age 85 of Highland passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

She is survived by her children: Cindy Vuckovich, Nancy Johnston, and Steve (Becky) Auld.  Grandchildren: Sarah, Emily, Jennifer, Eric, Adam, Bradley, Christopher and Amanda.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Garrett and Angeline Willemsen, husband Donald, siblings Marvin, Wayne,...

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