Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

Aug 5, 2016

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.

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...

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)...

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;...

Jul 28, 2016

Eric C. Hoffman age 43 of Highland, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 28, 2016. Eric is survived by his parents Don and Kris Hoffman; brother Jeff (Melinda) Hoffman; aunts and uncles Kathy (Tim) McCoy, Larry (Vicki) Hoffman, Dave (Sandi) Krooswyk, Debbie Krooswyk, and Dori Krooswyk. He is also survived by his cousins Tim (Joelle) McCoy, Dan (Tracy) McCoy,...

Jul 23, 2016

Timothy Patrick Dunlap, age 62  of Lynwood, IL formerly of Harvey  passed away Saturday July 23, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Cheryl (nee Curran) Dunlap of Lynwood, IL

Daughter; Tracy (Mark) Austin of Oakland, FL; sons David (Rachael) Dunlap of Crown Point, IN and Earl Patrick Dunlap of Lansing, IL;...

Jul 23, 2016

Richard Allen Wade, of Hammond, Indiana passed away during the early morning hours on July 23, 2016 at the age of 68. He is a graduate of Hammond High School, Class of 1966. He is survived by his father, Dallas Wade, late mother Mary, wife, Karen (Kwaitkowski) Wade, daughters Stacy (Brian) Onofrio, Shelly Wade, grandchildren William Onofrio, Rebecca Onofrio,...

Jul 21, 2016

Donald E. Hero age 57 of Gary, passed away on Thursday July 21, 2016.

He is survived by his children; Daniel Hero and Penny Hero; granddaughter Audrey;

mother Gail Singer; father Ernest Hero; sister Christy Shaffer and by his nieces, nephews, aunts,

uncles and cousins.

Donald is preceded in death by...

Jul 12, 2016

Eleanore R. Csmereka age 92 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Dorothy (Allen) Raver, Carol Gower, Bill Csmereka, Betty (Kevin) Harper, Christine (Greg) Hardt, Bonnie (Danny) Olive, and Michael (Tammy)  Csmereka.

Grandchildren: Tammy, Suzie, Bonnie, Zoran, Natasha, Elizabeth, Corena, Danny Jr, Joe, Vasko,  John, Lisa, Cara,...

Jul 12, 2016

Clarence "Ed" Rademacher age 89 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Lorraine

Sons: Lee (Lisa) Rademacher and Tom (Emparo) Rademacher

Granddaughter: Hannah

Sisters-in-law; Phyllis Rademacher, Clara Jeremiah, Carol (Jim) Dallman, and Pat (Chuck) Hescher

He was preceded...

Jun 27, 2016

Sally A. McDaniel age 85  of Griffith, IN passed away on Monday June 27, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Gene (Linda) McDaniel, Kevin (Ronnie) McDaniel, Erin (John) Glenn, Cindy (Matt) Rosa, Martha (Scott) Carter, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one more on the way.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents...

Jun 26, 2016

Jun 26, 2016

Thelma M. Ward age 81 of Griffith passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016.

She is survived by her daughter: Loni (Bill) Rich of Hebron;

Grandchildren: Angela (Mike) Wickstrom, Teresa (Doug) Cox, Deanne Ewen and Kelly Ewen;

Great grandchildren: Megan (Christian), Makenzie, Joseph, Kaitlin, Michael, Katrina, Jimmy Kristen, and by her Great great...

Jun 25, 2016

Jun 21, 2016

Jack N. Decker age 55 of St. John, IN passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years Leisa Decker;

Son Jake Neil Decker of St. John, IN; daughter Monica Jean Decker of St. John, IN;

Mother Dorothy...

Jun 21, 2016

Diane R. Ziolkowski age 65 of Burnham, IL passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years Daniel

Children: Daniel (Jennifer) Ziolkowski, John (Kristie) Ziolkowski, Amanda Ziolkowski and grandchildren: Daniel Jr., Hailey and Gianna.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents John and Veronica Nemeth....