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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Harold Lloyd Wilhite
Feb 20, 2017
Harold L. Wilhite age 88 of Schererville, IN passed away on Monday February 20, 2017.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Arvella;
Children: Gail (Tom) Linman of Lowell, IN, Ron (Cathy) of Appleton, WI, Bob (Margie) of Vancleave, MS, Roger (Amy) of Highland, IN, many grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren;
...
Frederick James Huddleston
Feb 14, 2017
Frederick "Fred" Huddleston age 74 of Gary passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years Sandra; children: Barbara (Steve) Huggins, Kelly (Tom) Wright, Tracy (Roger) Modesty, Stephanie Gailey, John Huddleston, Tony (Eileen) Velasquez, Natalie (Barry) Buffington, Joshua (Sara) Velasquez and 14 grandchildren, and by his brother Joe Huddleston.
...Lambert C. Benavides
Feb 14, 2017
Lambert C. Benavides age 42 of Lansing, IL passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2017.
He is survived by his wife Patty.
Children: Madeline (Evan) Lynn, Jasper Benavides, Desiree Benavides, Jason Ratulowski, Jessica Ratulowski, Tommy West, Samantha West, and grandchildren: Nathan, Westley and Athena.
Parents Lambert (Christine) Benavides and Brenda (Joe) Montalto; siblings:...
David R. Schroeder
Feb 10, 2017
David R. Schroeder age 64 of Merrillville, passed away on Friday February 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Deborah; son Jason Schroeder; two grandchildren; parents Russell and LoAnn Schroeder; brothers Michael (Kim) Schroeder and Kenny (Jackie) Schroeder; sister Paula Volkmann, and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dave was preceded in death...
Mary E. (Webb) Quinn
Feb 10, 2017
Mary E. Quinn age 89 of Griffith, passed away on Friday February 10, 2017.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years Marvin; daughters Pam (Mike) Kovera and RoseMary (Brian) Nowitzke; grandchildren Dan (Jennifer), Craig (Joree), Tamra, and Megan; great grandchildren Evan, Aidan, Skyler, Carter, and Cooper; special niece Jeanette Lesich, and by several nieces and...
Sheldon F. Tucker
Feb 9, 2017
Sheldon F. Tucker age 80 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Beulah; children Shirley Tucker, Larry Tucker, and Sharon Tucker. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren.
Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents Frank Painter and Hilda Berry (nee Tucker)....
Patricia J. (Parker) Taylor
Feb 4, 2017
Patricia J. Taylor age 74 of Portage, IN passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017.
She is survived by her adoring children: James Taylor, Lisa (Jay Kaurich) Harrold, Robert (Nicole) Taylor, Melanie (Michael) Rigg, grandchildren Bethany, Jeremy, Amanda, Christopher, Brennan, Morgan, Evan, Anastasia, Rebekah, Barron and great granddaughter Nila
Loving sister: Cynthia Foster and by...
Terri Renee (Frei) Angotti
Feb 3, 2017
Terri R. Angotti age 56 of Hammond, IN passed away on Friday February 3, 2017.
She is survived by her children: Steven (finacee Lia Cercone) Frei, Samantha (Andre) Byrd, Stephanie Angotti; grandchildren: Vincent, Cameron, and Caleb
Brothers Michael (Sherrie) Frei, Mark (Jennifer) Frei and by her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Terri...
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