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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Eduardo "Eddie" Perez
Jan 9, 2017
Eduardo "Eddie" Perez
East Chicago, IN
Eduardo "Eddie" Perez, 71, of East Chicago, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born March 30, 1945, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Manuel and Francisca Perez. Eduardo worked at Inland Steel for 36 years as a mechanic, retiring in 2000, and was known by all as...
Max E. Pierce
Jan 9, 2017
Max E. Pierce age 70 of Griffith, passed away on Monday January 9, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years: Betty; son Charlie (Dusty) Marquand; daughters Donna J. Marquand, Christina Lynn Patrick; step daughters Debbie and Tina; grandchildren Marcus, Alex, Stephanie, Chloe, Hunter, Waylon and Briann; siblings Merrill Pierce, David (Sandra) Pierce, Calvin Pierce,...
William E. "Billy" Maywald
Jan 8, 2017
William E. "Billy" Maywald age 26 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday January 8, 2017.
He is survived by his parents William and Tina Maywald; brother Evan A., grandmother; Joyce Anne Maywald of FL ; great grandmother;Bea Hanson and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents William Maywald...
Bobby B. Browning
Jan 6, 2017
Bobby B. "Bobbie, Robert, or Mr. B" Browning age 83 of Munster, formerly of Highland and Griffith, passed away on Friday January 6, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky to Redus and Juanita Browning. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Clara; sons Steven of Alabama and Keith (Betty) of Rockford, Il;...
Jody M. Riley, Sr.
Jan 4, 2017
Jody M. Riley Sr. age 44 of Gary, passed away on Wednesday January 4, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years Maria;
Children Alexander (Lynzell), Jody Jr.(Amber), Maxx, Makayla; grandchildren Alice and Alex Jr.; mother Benijean Riley; siblings Robert Riley Jr, Jason ( Jamese)Riley, Kimberly Riley; father-in-law Pedro Acevez; brothers and sister-in-laws:...
Janet E. (Roberts) Budkis
Jan 1, 2017
Janet E. Budkis age 93 of Griffith passed away on Sunday January 1, 2017.
She is survived by her children: Carol (Gary) Mills, Cathy Budkis, Terry (Peggy) Budkis, Candice Kovatch, Jill (Tom) Litwicki, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren with one more on the way.
Sisters: Dorothy Lewis, Joyce Jacques and by her brother Dick...
Regina A. (Green) Winiecki
Dec 31, 2016
Regina A. Winiecki age 77 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016.
She is survived by her children Daniel (Sandy) Winiecki and Adrienne (Jennifer) Winiecki; grandchildren Lewis (Brittany), Mark (Jennifer), Lauren (Stephen) Fry, Sara, and Wyatt; great grandchildren Kiaya, James, Jordyn, Jaedon, EllaJade, and Jeffrey; sister Janet Kaplan; niece Lorraine (Brian) Arebetter, and by her...
Regina A, (Green) Winiecki
Dec 31, 2016
Regina A. Winiecki age 77 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016.
She is survived by her children Daniel (Sandy) Winiecki and Adrienne (Jennifer) Winiecki; grandchildren Lewis (Brittany), Mark (Jennifer), Lauren (Stephen) Fry, Sara, and Wyatt; great grandchildren Kiaya, James, Jordyn, Jaedon, EllaJade, and Jeffrey; sister Janet Kaplan; niece Lorraine Arebetter, and by her great...
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