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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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