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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,...

Bobby V. Aldridge

Bobby V. Aldridge

Mar 17, 2017

Bobby V. Aldridge age 79 of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Friday March 17, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 58 years Geraldine "Gerry"; sons John Aldridge, Eric (Donita) Aldridge, and Darren (Debbie) Aldridge; grandchildren Brittany, Tawnya, Tyler, Nick, Hannah, and Kylee; great grandchildren Lexie and Kylie; brother Dennis (Claudette) Breen....

Anthony Olivotto

Anthony Olivotto

Mar 14, 2017

Anthony (Tony) Olivotto Age 89 of Angola, Indiana formerly of Highland passed away on Tuesday March 14th 2017. He is survived by his brother Louis Olivotto. His nieces and nephews; Dena (Richard) Rush, Mario (Angie) Olivotto, Joseph (Lisa) Olivotto, Kathy Olivotto, Theresa (Brian) Fiola, Anthony Olivotto, Danny Olivotto and sister in law; Angeline Olivotto.

Preceded in death...

Mary Lee (Laramie)  Underwood

Mary Lee (Laramie) Underwood

Mar 13, 2017

Mary L. Underwood age 77 of Griffith passed away on Monday March 13, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years Rich; children Richard (Carla) Underwood, Diana (Jeff) Underwood-Gregg; grandchildren Jordan, Chad (Lauren), Justin (fiancé Cassie), Anne and Aidan; also by her siblings Betty (John) Cooke, Jack (Pat) Laramie, Robert (Rhea) Laramie, Ray (Sharon) Laramie,...

Calvin Q. Davis

Calvin Q. Davis

Mar 12, 2017

Calvin Q. Davis Age 19 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Sunday March 12, 2017. He is survived by his mother Amy (Taylor) Carls, His father Jason Davis, Siblings Julia and Natalia Davis, Annica and Isabella Carls; grandparents Anita and Bob O'Dell, Hiress Crawford, Carl Davis, Terri and Bob Carls; uncle Brian (Jessy) O'Dell. He is preceded in death...

Rosendo M. Marquez

Rosendo M. Marquez

Mar 5, 2017

Rosendo M. Marquez age 84 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Sunday March 5th 2017.

He is survived by his children; Rosendo ( Sonia) Marquez Jr., Melinda (Terry) Goggin; grandchildren Jeremie (Melinda) Marquez, Elliott (Lucy) Marquez, Rosendo (Imelda) Marquez III, Veronica (Eliseo) Maya, Alexis Goggin, Jessica Goggin, great grandchildren Kaleb, Cassandra, Jason, Julian, Joshua, Roman Joaquin,...

Lorraine H. (Dopinak)  Acquafredda

Lorraine H. (Dopinak) Acquafredda

Mar 5, 2017

Lorraine H. Acquafredda age 85 of Highland formerly of Sebastian, Florida passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017

She is survived by her children Angela (George) Tomko, Jan Acquafredda, Robert (Jill) Acquafredda and Anthony (Sharon) Acquafredda; grandchildren Michael (Hollie), David (Stephanie), Kevin (Erika), Brian, Lisa (fiancé Kevin Kluge), Bernie, Tricia (Jeremy), Joseph (Bethany), Christopher; great grandchildren Ian,...

Audrey P Smith

Audrey P Smith

Mar 4, 2017

Audrey P. Smith age 60 of Munster, formerly of Illinois

She is survived by her husband of 32 years Thomas, children Laurie (Joe) Zawisza, Thomas Smith Jr., Tanya Jackson, Kevin Smith, Jason Jackson, Lester Smith, Samantha Smith, Tara Smith, Makayla Smith.

Also by her sibling's Paul Hall, Karen Oravis, Larry Hall, Sharon Parmely and 14...

Ronald J. Polak  Jr.

Ronald J. Polak Jr.

Mar 1, 2017

Ronald J. "Ronnie" Polak Jr. age 42 of Munster passed away on March 1, 2017. He is survived by daughters Adrienne and Ava; mother Diane Polak, father Ronald J. Polak Sr. and brother Ryan (Samantha) Polak, nieces Rachael and Frankie; also Aunts,Uncles and cousins. Ronnie is preceded in death by his wife Kristin, paternal and maternal grandparents. Friends may...

Marianne L. (Gottschlich)  Grimmer

Marianne L. (Gottschlich) Grimmer

Feb 28, 2017

Marianne L. Grimmer age 79 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017.

She is survived by her children: Karl (Becky) Grimmer, Christine (Lawrence) Dora, and Frederick (Nancy) Grimmer; 13 Grandchildren Karl M. Grimmer Jr., Justin (Terese) Grimmer, Rachel (Brad) Bassick, Stephen (Angi) Dora, Jonathan (Kelli) Dora, Caitlin Dora, Erik (Christine) Grimmer, Matthew (Gail) Grimmer, Jay...

Donna L. (Melton)  Harris

Donna L. (Melton) Harris

Feb 24, 2017

Donna L. Harris age 55 of Highland passed away on Friday February 24, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years John

Children: Ricky (Lisa) Hudson, Darryl Hudson, Jerome Hudson, Calee Hudson,two step-daughters, grandchildren: Idrissa, Dasani, Calissa, Jerome Jr. and great grandson Javon.

Mother: Navalee Nichols

Siblings: Thea (Carl)...

Margaret "Peggy" (Corgan)  Reese

Margaret "Peggy" (Corgan) Reese

Feb 22, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" Reese age 65 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years Gilbert,

Children: Catherine Peters, Scott Reese and grandchildren Damien and Zander Peters.

Siblings: Dennis (Anna) Corgan, Teresa (Thomas) Henry, Patricia Kalvaitis, Andrea Corgan, Monica (John) Lougaris and numerous nieces, nephews...

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