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Harold Lloyd Wilhite

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;

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Frederick James Huddleston

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.

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Lambert C. Benavides

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary E. (Landis)  Williams

Mary E. (Landis) Williams

Jan 28, 2017

Mary Elizabeth (née Landis) Williams, 68, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the home of her son. She is survived by her four children, Alan (Shana) Williams, of Washington, D.C., Greg (Rachel) Williams, of Lafayette, Timothy (Mary Jane) Williams, and Rachel (Zane) Bousum, both of Indianapolis; her sister, Cathy (Curt) Mitchell,...

Christine J. (Skonieczny)  Jurek

Christine J. (Skonieczny) Jurek

Jan 26, 2017

Christine Janice Jurek age 80 of Decatur, Michigan, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2017.

She is survived by her daughters Tina (Ron) Kottka, Arlene (Bradley) Penning, Kasha (Lee) Balcerak, and Debbie Zarowny; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Ray (Henrietta) Skonieczny and Larry (Joan) Skonie; sister Rose J. Klapat; and by...

Carmen Cueva

Carmen Cueva

Jan 25, 2017

Carmen Cueva age 90 of Griffith formerly of East Chicago passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017.

She is survived by her daughters: Carmen Martinez and Laura (Miguel) Valtierra, son  Jaime (Martha) Martinez, three grandchildren Cristina, Amanda, and Miguel Valtierra. Beloved nephew Benito (Deb) Vasquez and nieces Eva (Paul)Allison and Irene (Donald) Mauch.

Carmen was...

Beverly J. (Bainer)  Terran

Beverly J. (Bainer) Terran

Jan 24, 2017

Beverly J. Terran age 82 of Gary passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2017.

She is survived by her children: Jeff Blair, Ginny Terran, JoAnn (Brian) Minard,

Grandchildren: Brian II (Tara) Minard, Joey (Janet) Minard, James (Brittany) Minard, Danny Minard

Great grandchildren: Skye, Taylor, Lilian, Lily, Payton, Zoe and Nolan

Brother:...

Marjorie J (Longhway)  Foster

Marjorie J (Longhway) Foster

Jan 24, 2017

Marjorie June Foster age 90 of Crown Point, formerly of Dyer, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday January 24th, 2017 at St. Anthony Home in Crown Point.

She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law Susan (Bill)  Masepohl and loving son John "Johnny" Craig Foster, sister-in-laws Ada Hembree of...

Terry R. Nichels

Terry R. Nichels

Jan 21, 2017

Terry R. Nichels age 68 of Highland passed away on  Saturday  January 21, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years Kathy;

Son Ryan; daughters Terri (Dan) Raybuck, Daisy Jones; grandchildren  Kyle, Jade and Shawn;

Mother  Eleanore Nichels, and by his sister Vickie (Bill) Masters.

Terry was preceded in...

Lucille "Lucy" M. (Riebe)  Waters

Lucille "Lucy" M. (Riebe) Waters

Jan 19, 2017

Lucille (Lucy) Riebe Waters, 74, of the The Villages in Florida, formerly of Griffith, passed away on January 19th, 2017. She was born July 15, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard Waters. Also surviving her are children, Jim (Leslee) Waters of Valparaiso, Dianna (Ray) Kubik of Phoenix, AZ, and Lisa...

Dallas C. Wade

Dallas C. Wade

Jan 19, 2017

Dallas C. "Dal" Wade age 93 of Hammond, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2017.

He is survived by his son Robert (Shirley) Wade; grandchildren Stacy (Brian) Onofrio, Shelly Wade, Robyn (Jason) Blackford, Amy (Mark) Sullivan; great grandchildren William, Becca, R.J., A.J., Jillian, Nick and Leah; daughter-in-law Karen Wade; brother Dale (Diane) Wade, and by his sister...

George W. Bunce

George W. Bunce

Jan 18, 2017

George W. Bunce age 97 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years Evelyn; children Larry (Ellen Fonoroff) Bunce, Donald (Susan) Bunce, Kathryn (Michael) Matthew, Sharon (Jim Cook) Grimble, and Thomas Bunce; grandchildren Paul (Elisha) Matthew, Amy (Ryan) Kegley, JoAnn (Marcus) Gilbert, Michelle (Paul) Monts; 7 great...

Richard L. Halajcsik

Richard L. Halajcsik

Jan 17, 2017

Richard L. Halajcsik, 49, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, in Hayward, WI.

Rick was born June 18, 1967 in Gary, IN.  He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Biology, later earning his MBA at Rutgers. He pursued many things in his life, one being the lead singer for 'OO Janet' in...

Kyle J. Uylaki

Kyle J. Uylaki

Jan 14, 2017

Kyle J. Uylaki age 24 of Griffith passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017.

He is survived by his father Bryon Uylaki (Vicky Caulfield)

Sister: Jacqueline Uylaki, nephew: Christian Merrill

Grandparents: Patricia Uylaki, Thomas and Jane Uylaki and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Kyle was preceded in death by his grandparents...

Henry Haynes

Henry Haynes

Jan 13, 2017

Henry Haynes age 79 of Griffith passed away on Friday January 13, 2017.

He is survived by his daughter Tammy Haynes of Valparaiso; his sisters Florence Fatourous and Linda Sims and by several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his four legged companions Toby, Jak, and Bobo.

Henry was preceded in death by...

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