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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Ann (Puchar) Gadomski
Aug 11, 2016
Ann (nee Puchar) Gadomski, 97, of Lowell, formerly of Griffith, passed away peacefully, with her daughters at her bedside in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Gadomski.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, as an adult she moved to Calumet City, IL and later...
Lillie Mae (Leonard) Nye
Aug 9, 2016
Lillie Mae Nye (nee Leonard) "Meema", age 88 of Griffith IN passed through the
gates of Heaven on August 9, 2016.
She was born on July 22, 1928 in Brinkley AR, the loving daughter of the
late James Thomas Leonard and Virgie Icevene Pyron Leonard. She was
also preceded in death...
Nancy L. (Shutts) Edwards
Aug 6, 2016
Nancy L .Edwards (nee Shutts) age 79 of Hammond passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016.
She is survived by her daughters: Lori (Timothy) Mattozzi, Lisa Edwards and Brenda (Steven) White, eight grandchildren , five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Bessie Mae Shutts,...
Dawn R. (Sayger) Metzger
Aug 3, 2016
Dawn R. Metzger age 61 of Highland, IN, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter Natalie (Hank) Metzger-Tolhuizen
Mother: Marilyn Metzger; Brother: Charles (Diane) Sayger; Step Brothers: Greg Metzger and Mark (Angela) Metzger; Step-Sister: Sally Metzger; Half Sister: Cheryl Sayger; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Gloria J. (Hankman) Fentress
Aug 2, 2016
Gloria J. Fentress age 72 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday, August 2 ,2016.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years: David;
Children: Mark (Kimberly) Fentress, Holly (Dean) DeLisle, Laura Fentress and Brooke (John) Ostendorf.
Grandchildren: Brian (Katie), BriAnn, Mark II, Morgan, Bridget,Sebrina, Jackson, Sydney, Robert Jace;
Seven great...
Grace G (Garza) Mercks
Jul 30, 2016
Grace G. Mercks age 56 of Griffith passed away on Saturday July 30, 2016.
She is survived by her life partner of 15 years Craig Bell
Children: Rebecca (Jason) Garcia, Araceli (fiancée Lamart Carter) Campos, and Daniel (Priscilla) Campos;
Grandchildren Allena, Angiada, Amilio, Christopher, Sienna, Christina and Viviana
Sisters: Yolanda (David)...
Marjorie N. (Bull) Kala
Jul 29, 2016
Marjorie N. Kala age 74 of Schneider, IN passed away on Friday July 29, 2016.
She is survived by her sons: Shane William Kala and Wayne Martin (Punnapha) Kala;
Grandchildren Heather Lynn, Dusita Somboon, William Robert Kala; Great Grandson Brayden Michael Kala; Special niece Sherri Lynn Ferguson; Great nephews Jonathan Roy Ferguson, Joe Dallas Ferguson;...
