Obituaries

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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Feb 3, 2016

Judith "Judy" Ellen Morris-Clark (nee Bermingham) died Wednesday afternoon on February 3, 2016 from Alzheimer's Disease. She was at home in Griffith and had been surrounded by her family since Monday, which is as she would have wanted it. She was born on February 20, 1945. She would have been 71 this month.

She is...

Jan 30, 2016

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Parrish age 52 of Hobart, passed away on Saturday January 30, 2016.

She is survived by her best friend David Parrish; children Nathan Wesley Parrish, Joshua David Parrish, and Jacob Levi Parrish; grandchildren Levi and Raelynn; father Curtis Mallard and by her brother Robert Mallard. She...

Jan 29, 2016

Carol J. Putman age 74 of Whiting, formerly of Burnham, IL passed away on Friday January 29, 2016.

She is survived by her son Christopher (Christine) Magley; grandchildren Sean Fagan and Clarissa Magley; step daughter Stephanie (Paul) Tillotson and their children Adam (Andrea) and Brandi; sisters Diana (William) McDonald,...

Jan 22, 2016

Steven M. Owen age 57 of Lake Station, passed away on Friday January 22, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years Cindy; children Steve Owen, Jessica Owen, and Christopher Baker;

Sisters Nancy Owen of Ohio, Julie (Noe) Larios of New...

Jan 20, 2016

Kevin L. Dickerson age 47 of Gary passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2016

He is survived by his wife Christine

Children: Gina Padilla, Erin (Justin) Hayes, Kevin II, LeAnn (Mark) Seip and Matthew Brittingham;

Grandchildren Victoria, Vanessa, Hunter, Jacob, Joselyn, Lena and Wyatt, parents LeRoy and Marilyn Dickerson.

Funeral services...

Jan 20, 2016

Jan 19, 2016

Jules A. "Red" Bowman age 61 of Gary passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Robert (Adrienne) Bowman and Tracy Bowman-Anderson.

Grandchildren Robert, Lily, and Ryan Bowman and Tiffany and Tyler Anderson;

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Jan 9, 2016

Wanda D. Tagliareni age 90 of Hammond passed away on Saturday January 9, 2016.

She is survived by her children Jim (Lucinda) Tagliareni Jr. and Mary Kay (Rick) Hine. Also by her grandchildren Jeffrey Watson, Tim Watson, Suzanne Watson-Hunter, Joshua Justus, Rhiannan (Brian) Holmes, Cameron Govert, Kurt Tagliareni, Kevin...