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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.
...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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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