Obituaries

Apr 14, 2016

Terry A. Shaffer age 58 of Griffith passed away on Thursday April 14, 2016.

He is survived by his children Terra (C.J.) Harris, Cindy Shaffer and Terry Shaffer Jr. grandchildren Ray, Virtue, Jasmine, NY-Jaya, NY-Yonna and by his best friend Christy Shaffer; siblings Tammy, Bobbi, Cindy, Michaelene, Denise, Danny, Doug and his numerous nieces, and nephews.

Apr 11, 2016

Mitchell D. Hopp age 61 of St. John, IN passed away on Monday April 11, 2016.

He is survived by his mother: Dolores M. Hopp of Griffith

Twin Brother: Michael (Jeri) Hopp of Schererville

Brother: Kevin Hopp...

Apr 7, 2016

Donald R. Noojin age 72 of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Nancee ( nee Hildendrand)

Step-Children: Bradlee (Kelly) Hildenbrand, Breanne (Terrance) Bryant, and Amanda (Ryan) Azbill;

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Apr 5, 2016

Willard K. Johnson age 66 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years; Jayne

Son: Bobby (Amanda);

Grandchildren; Jalynn, Allie and Dude, Godson; Ernie Pickett

Apr 1, 2016

Thomas G. "Poppy" Dellahan Sr.  "the Greek" age 83 of Highland, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Friday April 1, 2016.

He is survived by his children Thomas G. (Diane) Dellahan Jr., Lauri A. (Dennis) Little, Linda J. (Dave) Bennett, and Lisa Marie (Curt) Burrow; grandchildren Christa, Alexander, Jorden, Dakota, Abbey, Dayton, Leah, and Jake; Great Grandson...

Mar 25, 2016

John H. Tighe age 72 of Griffith, IN passed away on Friday March 25, 2016 at Munster Community Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter; Shirley (Edward) Tighe-Cernick of Crown Point

son; Brian Holloway of Griffith

step-son;...

Mar 14, 2016

Eleanor Margaret (nee Paul) Hindahl age 89 of Highland passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016.

She is survived by her children; John (Kim) Hindahl, JoEllen Pilipow, Janet (Jeff) Csonka. Grandchildren; Deborah (Mark) Pittelli, Lauren (Trent) Fulgraff, Christopher Pilipow, Melissa (Brad) Griffin and Matthew Csonka; great grandchildren Ryan, Nicholas and Dani, many nieces, nephews.

Preceded...

Mar 11, 2016

Tammy J. Seiber age 52 of Griffith passed away on Friday March 11, 2016.

She is survived by her son David; parents J.D. and Mary Seiber; brother David (Karin) Seiber. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles; Deanna Davis (Rex) Ward, Margaret Hobbs, Henry (Kay) Seiber and...

Mar 10, 2016

Roy Staninger age 64 of Griffith passed away on Thursday March 10 th 2016 at his home.

Roy is survived by his sisters Donna (Jerry) Decamp, Barbara (Charles) Danner and Sue Staninger; Brothers Larry (Dana) Atkins, Jack (Sharon) Staninger, Fred (Tamala) Staninger and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a...

Mar 5, 2016

Donald F. Thiel age 67 of Lansing passed away on Saturday March 5, 2016.

He was the son of the late Paul and Belle Thiel. Best friend and devoted loving Toots (husband) of 46 years to wife Kristina Thiel. Greatest father and hero to daughters Jennifer (Bryan) Galocy and Nicole (Jeffry) O'Brien. Greatest Paga (Grandfather) to Emma,...

Mar 5, 2016

Brian R. Wilken age 67 of Griffith, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday March 5, 2016 during a short battle with Lewy Body Dimentia with Parkinsonism. Brian was born at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond to his loving mother and father Dorothy and Arnold Wilken on February 17, 1949.

Brian is survived by his loving...

Mar 3, 2016

Katherine Turoci age 97 of Highland passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016.

She is survived by her sons George (Dell) Turoci III and James (Betty) Turoci; 5 grandchildren George, Suzanne, Jeff, Judy and David, 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and by her sister Rose Pilipowski, several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2016

Sherry Lynn (nee Barker) Vidal age 64 of Dyer passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 1, 2016 in Florida. Sherry was born to Harold and Dolores Barker on January 7, 1952. She attended Lansing Illinois schools and all of her working career was at the Lansing Post Office. Sherry retired after 37 years at the Post Office in 2007....

Feb 27, 2016

Raymond  J. Dembowski  age 94 of Griffith  passed away on Saturday , February 27, 2016  He is survived by his children: Raymond (Joy) Dembowski, William Dembowski, Ronald Dembowski, Terrance Dembowski and Phillip Dembowski; 4 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sophia; wife Susan; Siblings John, Edward, Sophie, Estella....

Feb 24, 2016

Sharon M. Verville age 50 of Highland passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2016.

She is survived her husband Jimi Verville and daughter Jaime Verville, granddaughter Jazlene Escobedo. Also by her father Ron Urban, sisters Linda (James) Barlog, Karen Maruszczak, and Sandra Judd, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2016

Deborah A. Zdzinicki age 44 of Hammond passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2016

She is survived by her husband of 3 years Kenneth "aka Animal" and her daughter Sandra Tomich.

Also by her grandchildren Jayden and Averi, step daughter Patricia (Christopher) Harper, grandson T.J, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and by her brothers and sisters-in-law,...

Feb 23, 2016

Tara E. Kingston, 45, of Highland, Indiana, passed away Feb. 23, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Sean Kingston; adored son Evan; parents Carole and Doug Wilson, of Valparaiso; sister Tracey (John) Ratkay, of South Haven; brother Todd (Julie), also of South Haven; mother-in-law Gert Kingston, of Highland; brother-in-law Mike Kingston,...

Feb 18, 2016

Meliton Rangel born April 1, 1931 in Wharton, Texas died on February 18, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas at age 84.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Ana Maria Ortegon, his four children: Gloria (Daniel) Young, David (Mary), Daniel (Linda), and Sonia Smith, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

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