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Eric C. Hoffman

Eric C. Hoffman

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,...

Timothy P.  "Tim" Dunlap

Timothy P. "Tim" Dunlap

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;...

Richard A."Rich" Wade

Richard A."Rich" Wade

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,...

Donald E. Hero

Donald E. Hero

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...

Eleanore R. (Anderson)  Csmereka

Eleanore R. (Anderson) Csmereka

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,...

Clarence "Ed" Rademacher

Clarence "Ed" Rademacher

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...

Sally A. (Dilts)  Mcdaniel

Sally A. (Dilts) Mcdaniel

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...

Thelma M. (Crues)  Ward

Thelma M. (Crues) Ward

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...

Jack N. Decker

Jack N. Decker

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...

Diane R. (Nemeth)  Ziolkowski

Diane R. (Nemeth) Ziolkowski

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....

Carolyn M. (Gifford)  Clark

Carolyn M. (Gifford) Clark

Jun 19, 2016

Carolyn M. Clark age 85 of Hammond passed away on Sunday June 19, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Elaine (Gilbert) Patmore of Schererville, Alan (late Judy) Clark of Griffith, T. Scott (Susan) Clark of Houston, TX, Roger Clark of Hammond, Paul (Amy) Clark of Saline, MI. and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carolyn...

Katrina Elaine (Benkovich)  Howard

Katrina Elaine (Benkovich) Howard

Jun 16, 2016

Katrina Elaine Howard (nee BenKovich) age 43 of Hobart passed away on Thursday June 16, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years Richard "Rick";

Children Thomas, Jeffrey, Brian, Elizabeth and Katelyn, her mother Letitia Benkovich; brother Kris (Pam) Benkovich, nieces Kristina, Ashley, Alexis, nephew Logan, father in-law Richard Howard and by her...

Judith Gail (Schaffer)  Hartman

Judith Gail (Schaffer) Hartman

Jun 13, 2016

Judith G. Hartman age 76 of Griffith passed away on Monday June 13, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years William;

Children: Debra Hartman, Keith Hartman, and Craig (Nancy) Hartman;

Grandchildren: Amanda, Jay, Ben, Carly, Andrew and Hanna;

Great granddaughter: Saylor;

Judy was preceded in death...

Catherine D. (Kachmarik)  Gourley

Catherine D. (Kachmarik) Gourley

Jun 13, 2016

Catherine D. Gourley  age 92 of Highland passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Deleta (Carl) Siurek and Jim (Diane) Williams

Grandchildren: Cathy (John) Bodnar, Mike (Barb) Laviolette, Nick (Jennifer) Laviolette, Jim (Cindi) Laviolette, Michele (Mike) Locke, Brian (Christine) Siurek, Brandon (Jennifer) Siurek and Jessica Stachelski.

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Thomas J. Mulligan

Thomas J. Mulligan

Jun 12, 2016

Thomas J. Mulligan "Budge" age 95 of Griffith passed away on Sunday June 12, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Kathy (Wayne) Martin, Terry (Nancy) Mulligan, Laureen (late Ron) Ortosky, and Tim Mulligan;

Grandchildren: Chris, Lisa, Patrick and Katie;

Great grandchildren: Rowan, Isla, Molly, Finlay and Emily;

And by his...

Gary Dean Doran

Gary Dean Doran

Jun 7, 2016

Gary "Jack" Dean Doran Sr., 64 of Gary, IN  Husband of Pamela Doran (Thompson). Passed away Tuesday June 7th 2016 at Methodist Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL on  March 31st. 1952. He is survived by two sons Jason (Jennifer) Doran of Portage, IN and Gary Jr. (Heather) Doran of Hebron, IN And Three daughters Stephanie Doran of...

Miguel Escobedo Sr.

Miguel Escobedo Sr.

May 30, 2016

Miguel Escobedo Sr. Age 88, of Griffith, passed away on Monday May 30, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Jose' (Lydia) Escobedo, David Escobedo, Maria (Jesus) Cisneros, Miguel (Rosita) Escobedo III, Amparo (Patrick Esposito) Bedoy, Ricardo (Grace) Escobedo, Josephina (Rene Sr.) Hernandez and Antonia (Steve Crause) Escobedo; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and...

Eleanore C. Herod

Eleanore C. Herod

May 29, 2016

Eleanore C. Herod, age 96, of Munster, Indiana passed away on Sunday May 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, East Chicago, with honors, in 1937. She retired from Calumet Trucking Company in East Chicago in 1982 after more than 25 years, attaining the position of secretary to the president of the company....

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