Barbara S. (Hirsch) Harkins
Dec 28, 2016
Barbara S. Harkins age 69 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter: Jamee (Todd) Queen; grandchildren: Evan, Madelynn and Lauren
Twin sister Bonnie Hirsch, sister Deborah (late Jeffrey) Gross, brother Kevin (Brian) Hirsch
Sisters-in-law Carol (Bill) McCormick, Ina (Craig) Johnson
Nephew: Jason Gross,...
Betty J. (Roman) Somers
Dec 27, 2016
Betty J. Somers age 88 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016.
She is survived by her children: Keith Dusenberry, Jerry (Leah) Dusenberry, Karen (Donnie) Shaffer, Timothy Somers, Thomas Somers, Debbie (Tom) Able and by her numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents James and Ruth Roman, and...
Richard L. Roye
Dec 19, 2016
Richard L. Roye age 74 of Griffith passed away on Monday December 19, 2016.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Pat;
Children Brian (Chris) Roye, Christine (Jeff) Benko and Tricia (Joe) Pedraza;
Grandchildren Abby, Lilly, and Luke Stoddard, Ella Roye, and Collin Pedraza;
Brother Butch (Sherri) Roye; sisters...
Mary R. (Pataky) Kowalik
Dec 15, 2016
Mary R. Kowalik (nee Pataky) age of 83 of Hammond passed away on Thursday December 15, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter Michele (John) Knazur; grandson Jon Knazur; granddaughter Lauren Knazur; brothers George (Phyllis) Pataky, John (Carolyn) Pataky; brother-in-law Fred (Regina) Kowalik, and by her sister-in-law Diane Pataky.
She is preceded in death by...
Helen M. (Strezo) Kolisz
Dec 9, 2016
Helen Kolisz (nee Strezo) age 88 formerly of Hammond went home to God on Friday December 9, 2016 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso.
Helen was the loving mother of David (Sherry) Kolisz, Michael ( Barbara)Kolisz, Karen (Mark) Owens, Donna Kolisz (Tom Byrd) and Edward (Olimpia) Kolisz Jr.
Proud grandmother of David Kolisz Jr., Christine...
Martha L. (Merrill) Slemin
Dec 9, 2016
Martha L. Slemin age 90 of Gary passed away on Friday December 9, 2016.
She is survived by her children Mary Lou (Ken) Furgye of Highland, Phyllis Starkay of Illinois, Herbie (Alice) Slemin of Lafayette and Jack Slemin of Gary; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Johnny (Dolly) Merrill of TN,...
Trinette "Trina" S. Thurmond
Dec 8, 2016
Trinette "Trina" Thurmond age 50 of Gary passed away on Thursday December 8, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter Catherine Thurmond, her four legged daughter Holly Elle Woods; siblings Tamara Thurmond, Steven (Shelia) Thurmond and Shannon (Krystal) Thurmond. She is also survived by her nieces Bridgette (Kathleen), Rachel, nephew Cody and uncle Patric Renk.
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Kenneth W. Weldon
Dec 6, 2016
Kenneth W. Weldon age 73 of Highland passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2016.
He is survived by his children: Dawn (Brian) Travis and Troy (Darcie) Weldon;
Grandson Corey Weldon, Kyle Kronland, great grandchildren Jackson Weldon and Emma Kronland
Ken was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Gladys Weldon, wife Linda...
Thomas P. Firsich
Dec 4, 2016
Thomas Paul Firsich age 85 of Highland passed away on Sunday December 4, 2016. He died while under the loving care of his wife of 58 years Delores (Shonk) Firsich.
Tom was born August 7, 1931 to Raymond and Martha (Goyert) Firsich in Batesville, Indiana. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Marines and served...
Mary Rose (Spisak) Davison
Dec 4, 2016
Mary Davison age 83 of Highland, IN passed away peacefully at Munster Med Inn on Sunday December 4, 2016 after an extended illness. She was born of parents, Michael and Mary (Virus) Spisak and was raised in East Chicago (Indiana Harbor) and was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School in East Chicago. Mary was an excellent Wife, Mother...
Thomas J. Wisniewski
Dec 2, 2016
Thomas J. Wisniewski age 82 of Highland passed away on Friday December 2, 2016.
He is survived by his children: Nanette (Tom) Williams, Jeannette (Dan) McLean, Lynette (Dan) Reid and Colette (Mark) Miller;
Grandchildren: T.J., Derek, Josilyn, Luke, Laura, Zane and one great granddaughter: Stella;
Brother: Steve (Norma) Wisniewski, sister Julie (John) Cison,...
Josephine (Saldana) Mata
Dec 2, 2016
Josephine Mata age 67 of Portage, the most loving, amazing, selfless, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Friday, December 2 2016.
She is survived by her children Ronald Mata Jr., Josephine Ramos (Marcus Salazar), Robert Rene (Delores) Mata, stepdaughter Stephanie (Marco) Gonzalez. Grandchildren Ronald Mata III, Valerie Abeyta, Vanessa Mata, Christopher Ramos, Veronica Mata, Robert...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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,...
