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Robert M. Stas

Robert M. Stas

Oct 9, 2016

Robert M. Stas age 87 of Griffith, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

He is survived by his five children: Margaret (Robert) Clark of Mason, Ohio, Diane (Joseph) Rossi of Griffith, IN, Robert (Elizabeth) Stas of Orland Park, IL, Carol Stas-Solis of Griffith, IN, John (JoAnne)...

Manuel "Manny" Colomes

Manuel "Manny" Colomes

Oct 7, 2016

Manuel "Manny" Colomes age 47 of Griffith, passed away on Friday October 7, 2016.

He is survived by his children Matthew, Alexandria, Dennis, and Gabriel Colomes; his mother Manuela Colomes; father Sergio Colomes; brothers Tommy (Emily) Colomes and Sergio Colomes and by his sister Emily Colomes. He is also survived by his Ex-wife Maggie Plarinos; his significant...

Bernice I. Jurevis

Bernice I. Jurevis

Sep 29, 2016

Bernice I. "Bonnie" Jurevis age 91 of Griffith passed away on Thursday, September 29th,2016. She is survived by her children; Diane (David) Kirby, Ann (Joe) Obranovich,Terry (Ralph) Phelps, grandchildren; Tera, Jimmy, Victor, Casey, David,Tony, Chris, Adrienne, Karrie and Hayley, several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Pearlie Butler,children Victor and Cathy and her...

Anne Kathi (Zandstra)  Stoll

Anne Kathi (Zandstra) Stoll

Sep 27, 2016

Anne Kathi Stoll (nee Zandstra) age 74, passed away on Tuesday Sep tember 27, 2016 at the Highland Nursing Home. She is survived by her son Jeffrey M. (Florenia) Stoll; brother Bartel J. "BJ" (Kristin) Zandstra; grandchil dren: Raymond and Jeffrey Stoll, Ashley and Michael Vukovic. She was preceded in death by her par ents Bartel and Gwendolyn Zandstra,...

Arlene J. (Davisson)  Delong

Arlene J. (Davisson) Delong

Sep 23, 2016

Arlene J. DeLong age 64 of Griffith, passed away on Friday September 23, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years Terry; children Adam Wolak and Cristina (Mike) Robertson; grandson Jacob; siblings Donald (Carolyn) Davisson and Lorna Ashby, and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleo and...

Patrick E. Smith

Patrick E. Smith

Sep 16, 2016

Patrick E. Smith of Weeki Wachee, Florida formerly of Griffith, IN age 86 born March 14, 1930 and passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary E. Smith (nee Greatrix);

Children Patrick Smith, Jeffrey (Darlene) Smith, Terri (Jim Govert) Smith, Barry (Diane) Smith, Jerry (Lisa) Smith;...

Kathleen A. (O'Hara)  Frederick

Kathleen A. (O'Hara) Frederick

Sep 9, 2016

Kathleen A. Frederick age 66 of Highland passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Angela (Jason) Heath,  and Dave (Ashley) Frederick Jr.

Grandchildren: Devin, Ethan, Lillian, Bentley and Jason

Sisters: Jeanie Hernandez, Patricia (Patrick) Ward, Susan (James) Johnson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathleen...

Robert E. Penwell

Robert E. Penwell

Sep 6, 2016

Robert E. Penwell age 91 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years Margaret;

Children Marilyn (late Ed) Babcock of Highland, Joyce (late Tom) Malone of Hermitage, TN, Clifford (Pat) Penwell of Schererville, Katherine (late Jeff) Scott of Highland, Grace (Art) Rada of Highland; 15...

Kenneth A. Collins

Kenneth A. Collins

Sep 4, 2016

Kenneth A. Collins age 74 of Griffith went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 4, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Dean; children Tony (Janey) Collins, Jimmie Gail (William) Kunis, Susie (Mark) Anuszkiewicz, Sandra Howard; grandchildren  Justen, Eric, Angela, Alicia, Jeffrey, Gretchen, Scottie, Miranda, Aurora;  great grandchildren  Oz, Hayden, Trooper, Taylor,...

Alma Rosa (Jimenez)  Lara

Alma Rosa (Jimenez) Lara

Sep 3, 2016

Alma R. Lara age 50 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday September 3, 2016.

She is survived by her husband Juventino; daughter Nicole; grandchildren  Destyni and Benjamin; siblings Hector (Diana) Jimenez, Diane (Cosme) Martinez, Irene Martinez, Delia (Vince) Vela, Norma Mireles  and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Hector and Mary...

Dann "Scrappy" R. Pilipow

Dann "Scrappy" R. Pilipow

Sep 1, 2016

Dann R. "Scrappy" Pilipow age 56 of Portage, passed away on September 1, 2016 in a tragic climbing accident in Glacier National Park in Montana, his second home. Dann is survived by his children Chris Pilipow and Melissa (Brad) Griffin and their mother JoEllen Pilipow; his mother Jackie Stanley; his sister Sandra (Tim) Pauer; his partner Terry Gurley; as...

Nancy M. (Broderick)  Bathurst

Nancy M. (Broderick) Bathurst

Aug 29, 2016

Nancy M. Bathurst age 80 of Schererville, formerly of Crown Point passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 29, 2016.

She is survived by her five children; Pat (Lori) Bathurst, Chris (Ron) Uzubell, Jackie (Rob) Christenson, Fred (Morgan) Bathurst and Jill Novosel;

Loving grandchildren Samantha and Luke Bathurst, Nick (Nicole) Uzubell, Alexa (Shawn) Kelly,...

Marva Lee (King)  Parrish

Marva Lee (King) Parrish

Aug 29, 2016

Marva Lee Parrish age 70 of Hammond passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.

She is survived by her sons: David Parrish and Hayden Parrish.

Grandchildren: Nathan, Joshua, Patrice, Jacob, Faith, and Raina

Great Grandchildren: Levi, Mirabelle,  Raelynn, Alexandrea and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents...

Kimberly (Mcquaid)  Steinert

Kimberly (Mcquaid) Steinert

Aug 27, 2016

Kimberly Steinert age 62 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years: Kenneth Steinert

Children: Sean Bradford of Cleveland, OH, Kevin Steinert of Munster, IN, Kelly Steinert of Merrillville, IN, and Karie (Jim Jr.) Witvoet of St. Anne, IL.

Sister:...

Martha M. (Pettie)  Swafford

Martha M. (Pettie) Swafford

Aug 24, 2016

Martha "Marie" Swafford (NEE Pettie)

Marie, age 80 of Indiana, formerly of Alabama passed away peacefully August 24, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Marie was the daughter of Thomas and Avo (nee Poss) Pettie. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 64 years, James A. Swafford Sr. and grandson Robert...

Melba A. Doppler

Melba A. Doppler

Aug 19, 2016

Melba A. Doppler age 79 of Haines City, Florida formerly of Griffith, passed away on Friday August 19, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 62 ½ years Tom; children Naida Doppler, Kathy (Kenny) Bedell, Cindy (Dale) Daniels, Delores (Joel) Roper, Tom (Theresa) Doppler, John (Beth) Doppler, and Carl (Maribel) Doppler; numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren;...

Richard L. Carter

Richard L. Carter

Aug 18, 2016

Richard L. Carter age 85 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 60 1/2 years Linda; son Wendell (Kathy) Carter; grandchildren Sam Carter and Manon Carter; brother Ralph (Joyce) Carter, and by his numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Ralph...

Kelsey L. (Haldi)  Kirk

Kelsey L. (Haldi) Kirk

Aug 15, 2016

Kelsey L. Kirk age 36 of Griffith passed away on Monday August 15, 2016.

She is survived by her husband: David;

Parents: Dave and Sandy Haldi

Father and Mother-in-law: Dave and Sharon Kirk

Siblings: Torie (Steven) Figura, David (Brandi) Haldi, Scott (Diana) Haldi and daughter Alex.

Two sisters-in –law,  ...

Fred Beloshapka  Jr.

Fred Beloshapka Jr.

Aug 12, 2016

Fred Beloshapka Jr. passed away on Saturday August 12, 2016 at his home in Dyer, Indiana at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Fred was born to parents Fred and Rose Beloshapka in East Chicago, IN.  Fred was a graduate of Morton H.S. and began working at Inland Steel in 1961 as a Laborer.  He...

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