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Phyllis R. (Craddock)  Jones

Phyllis R. (Craddock) Jones

Nov 28, 2016

Phyllis R. Jones  age  77 of Hobart passed away on Monday November 28, 2016.

She is survived by her daughters: Donna (Jay) Eenigenburg, Diana (Perry) Hershman, and Dr. Debra (Dr. Perry) Zack

Grandchildren: Adam, Holly, Chris, Brandon, Kimberly, David and Lauren

Great grandchildren: Jordan, Madison, Chloe, Ella, Jared, Reeselin, Anna, Jaylynn, Denver, and...

Marianne T. (Schumm)  Ignas

Marianne T. (Schumm) Ignas

Nov 21, 2016

Marianne T. Ignas age 82 of Hammond passed away on Monday November 21, 2016.

She is survived by her children: William (Christina) Ignas, Josephine (Jeffrey Parry) Garcia, Ralph (Beverly) Ignas and Mary (Paul) McFarland

13 Grandchilden, 19 Great Grandchildren

Siblings: Virginia Sterling, Robert (Marian) Schumm and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marianne...

Robert L. Wyatt Jr.

Robert L. Wyatt Jr.

Nov 14, 2016

Robert L. Wyatt Jr. age 81 of Schererville formerly of Griffith passed away peacefully on Monday November 14, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Barbara

Daughters: Karen Price, Elizabeth (Ron) Seifert, Cheryl (David) Zroback and Janet McDaniel

Grandchildren: Jennifer (Andy) Adams, Danielle, Abigail and Ryan

Great Grandchildren:...

Timothy J. Nolen

Timothy J. Nolen

Nov 13, 2016

Timothy J. Nolen age 65 of Griffith passed away on Sunday November 13, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Bonnie;

Daughters: Melissa (Dave) Ochman, and Lauren Nolen; grandson  Owen;

Siblings: Cheryl (Brad) Atkinson, Colleen Nolen, Richard (Sue) Nolen, James Nolen, numerous nieces, nephews and by his four legged companions:...

Leo B. Jones

Leo B. Jones

Nov 10, 2016

Leo B. Jones  age 81 of Merrillville formerly of  Griffith passed away on Thursday November 10, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Tony (Kerry) Jones and Rose (Shannon) Smith;

Grandchildren: Rhianon, Angela, Shana, Daniel, Taylor, Alexis, Shianne and Caleb;

Great Grandchildren: Jordan,  Noah and Christian;

Brother: Jerry  (Chris) Jones; Sisters:...

Bert Baccino

Bert Baccino

Nov 5, 2016

Bert Baccino age 91 of Griffith passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016.

He is survived by his sons: Leonard (Debbie) Baccino, Mark Baccino, Greg (Joyce) Baccino, Jim (Sherry) Baccino and Bert (Michelle) Baccino; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren;

Siblings: Jim (Phyllis) Baccino, Marie Sexton, Frank Baccino and John (Cathy) Baccino;

Bert...

Lori Ann (Gerling)  Gerling

Lori Ann (Gerling) Gerling

Nov 4, 2016

Lori Ann Gerling age 47 of Highland passed away on Friday November 4, 2016.

She is survived by her son: Joshua Gerling; sister: Kathy Gerling; niece: Alessia and by her nephew; Dominic

Lori Ann is preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Joan Gerling.

Services will be private.

For information,...

Marilyn L. (Xanders)  Rush

Marilyn L. (Xanders) Rush

Nov 1, 2016

Marilyn L. Rush age 75 of Crown Point, IN   passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2016.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Clinton "Jay" Rush;

Children:  Dawn (Arthur) Paris, Dana Reitz, Brett (Debbie) Rush, and Bradley (Kim) Rush; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and by her Siblings: Richard (Joan) Xanders,...

Kermit C. Ray, Jr

Kermit C. Ray, Jr

Oct 31, 2016

Kermit Clark Ray age 67 of Hessville, passed away on Monday October 31, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born on September 12, 1949 to Kermit and Katherine (nee Carr) Ray.

He is survived by his children Amy (Jim) Harris and Jeffrey Ray; step children Tracy Szczudlak and Scott Bruce; 6 grandchildren; one great grandson, and...

Robert K. Leep

Robert K. Leep

Oct 29, 2016

Robert  K. Leep age 58 of Highland, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2016. He is survived by his children Garrett (Laura) Leep, Susan (Dale) Vanden Hoek, and Matthew (Michelle) Leep; grandchildren Jenna and Levi Leep, Alexis and Aiden Platt, Caitlyn, Ethan, and Conner Leep; sisters Loretta (William) McQueary and Patricia Leep; brothers Rowland (Tobbie) Leep and Garry (Michele)...

Anita Gutierrez

Anita Gutierrez

Oct 22, 2016

Anita Gutierrez, age 53 of Merrillville Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on December 29, 1962 in East Chicago Indiana and was a life-long resident of the Region. Anita is survived by her two loving sons, Ruben and Armando Maldonado; her mother Maria Ines Gutierrez; three sisters, Blanca...

Bette "B.J." Jayne Geyer

Bette "B.J." Jayne Geyer

Oct 21, 2016

Bette Jayne "BJ"  Geyer (nee Huffman) age 73  passed away on Friday October 21, 2016 after an battle with endometrial cancer.  She was  born on October 6, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana.

BJ is survived by her children: Brookes (Rick) Rogers, Susan (Michael) Guined, Scott (Raena) Geyer, and   Douglas (Trish) Geyer;

Grandchildren  Brant Geyer, Stephanie...

Jeffery "Jeff" K. Schroeder  Jr.

Jeffery "Jeff" K. Schroeder Jr.

Oct 20, 2016

Jeffery "Jeff" Schroeder Jr. age 38 of Griffith passed away on Thursday October 20, 2016. He is survived by his mother Debra (Robert) Taggart: father Jeff (Patsy) Schroeder; Children Destiny, Gena, and D.J. Vanderlaan; brother Paul Schroeder;   step-brothers Robert (Jen) Taggart ,Christopher Taggart and Jeff (Erin) Sako, step-sister Lisa (Scott) Biller; grandparents Ken and Donna Baker, Phyllis Schroeder and...

James Riley Yates

James Riley Yates

Oct 20, 2016

James Riley Yates age 69 of Griffith passed away on Thursday October 20th 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Dana; daughters Deborah (Mark) Czazasty, Rebecca (Barrett) Starks, and Holly (Michael) Coddington. Grandchildren Megan (Bryan) Bergeron, Jeremy, Allison, Hannah, Macey, Cameron, Ethan, Logan, Brady, Emersyn, and Benjamin; siblings Charles Yates, Nancy (Art) Atkinson and...

David M. Bugno, Jr

David M. Bugno, Jr

Oct 19, 2016

David M. Bugno Jr.age 50  of Highland passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years: Cynthia

Children: Jonathan and Samantha

Parents: David and Carol Bugno Sr

Sisters: Linda (Jim) Sittema, Janet (Mike) Blincoe

Mother-in-law: Pauline K. Umfleet;  Also survived by several...

Rebecca Ann Sobeck

Rebecca Ann Sobeck

Oct 18, 2016

Rebecca Ann Sobeck age 59 of Hammond passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2016.

She is survived by her son: Max (Stephanie) Sobeck; Grandchildren: Aurora, Hailey and Athena;

Sister: Kalee Veldkamp; nephews: Dane Seydel, Joshua (Trisha) Seydel; great nephews: Jacob and Remington Seydel; and her four legged cat: Baby.

Rebecca is preceded in...

Kathleen L. Lamendola

Kathleen L. Lamendola

Oct 18, 2016

Kathleen L. LaMendola age 55 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

She is survived by her life companion: Tommy Brunson; her children: Richard Bazile, Christopher LaMendola, Kelly LaMendola, Saleena Brunson; grandchildren: Gabriella and William; Loving sisters: Sharon Andrews, Mary (Joseph) Parra; brothers: John (Liz) Musial, Michael and Stanley Musial and by numerous nieces, nephews...

J. D. Seiber

J. D. Seiber

Oct 17, 2016

J. D. Seiber age 83 of Griffith passed away on Monday October 17, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Mary;  Son: David (Karin) Seiber; Grandson: David Tossberg; Brother: Henry (Kay) Seiber; Sisters-in-law: Deanna (Rex) Davis-Ward and Loretta Seiber.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Alice, brother R.C....

Richard "Rick" C. Gragido

Richard "Rick" C. Gragido

Oct 16, 2016

Richard C. "Rick" Gragido age 59 of Valparaiso formerly of Griffith and Crown Point passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Lu; children: Ricky (Martha) Gragido, Jeff (Jennifer) Gragido, Dan (Melissa) Gragido; grandchildren: Bailey and Cody, Eli, Braden,  Addison and Gavin, Garrett and Jeremy, Jesse; great-grandson: Zander

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