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Ann K. (Kosmitis) Grahovac
Jan 8, 2016
Ann K. Grahovac age 89 of Lansing, IL passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.
She is survived by her children: Maryann Pelikant of Florida and George (Janis) Grahovac of Griffith; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; Sister Fann (late Bill) Edwards and by her brother Thomas (Harriet) Kosmitis.
...Glenn "Jake" E. Stotts
Jan 6, 2016
Glenn "Jake" Stotts age 84 of Gary passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016.
He is survived by his children Jeff (Kim Derr) Stotts, Robbin (Joel Hedrick) Stotts, Jill (Bill) Worley; six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Matthews; brother Roy (Dee) Stotts, numerous nieces and nephews, and by his...
Anthony "Nino" Bruscemi
Jan 5, 2016
Anthony "Nino" Bruscemi age 71 of Crown Point passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
He is survived by his daughters: Elisa Williams and Lidia (Dean) Garrow
Grandchildren: Skylar, Sabrina, Sidnie, and Sheridan;
Brother: Vincent (Marie) Bruscemi;...
Manuel Dejesus Bernacet
Jan 4, 2016
Manuel DeJesus Bernacet "Spooly" for curls in his hair, age 70 of Gary, Indiana.
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 4, 2016. Born to Georgina and Francisco Bernacet on October 27, 1945 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
He is survived by his sister Mary L. Spencer, Chicago, IL Brothers: Miguel "Mike" (Janet) Bernacet, Hobart,...
Henry Rodriguez
Jan 4, 2016
Henry Rodriguez Sr. age 82 of Highland, passed away on Monday January 4, 2016 surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Gloria; son Henry J. Rodriguez Jr. of Highland; Brothers Harry (Cecelia) Rodriguez, and George (Esther) Rodriguez;
...
Carl J. Konopasek
Dec 24, 2015
Carl J. Konopasek age 85 of Schererville, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Thursday December24, 2015.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Janet; children Bruce (Janice) Konopasek of Griffith, Karen Mastervich of Raleigh, NC, Rick (Brenda) Konopasek of Griffith, and Bryan (Judy) Konopasek of Hobart; grandchildren Craig (Sarah), Kyle, Jeff, David, Michael, Julie,...
Teddy "Ted" L. Elmore
Dec 20, 2015
Teddy "Ted" Elmore, age 83 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015.
He is survived by his sons: Terry (Chris) Elmore and Tracy Elmore.
Grandchildren: Erica (Wallace) Dye and Tony Elmore.
Caregiver and best...
Cathey L. (Beam) Higgins
Dec 17, 2015
Cathey L. Higgins, age 59 of Hammond, passed away on Thursday December17, 2015.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years Jerry; children Brandy Higgins, and Carl Higgins; grandchildren Zachery, Eric, Samantha, Nevaeh, Ethan, and Paige; great granddaughter Alex; sisters Candy (Frank) Turner, Bonnie Beam, and Dawn Evans; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Corey Reed Voyles
Dec 11, 2015
Corey Reed Voyles, age 25 of Gary passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015.
He is survived by his children: Gage, Keagan, and Pryor.
His mother; Jamie Shirley; father, Tom Shirley;
Brothers: Thomas (Beth) Voyles, Jeremy (...
Robert D. Slemin
Dec 11, 2015
Robert D. Slemin Sr. age 91 of Gary, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years: Martha; children Mary Lou (Ken) Furgye of Highland, Phyllis Starkay of Illinois, Herbie (Alice) Slemin of Lafayette, and Jack Slemin of Gary. He is also...
William O. Hanson
Dec 8, 2015
William "Bill" Hanson age 64 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years: Gail; sons: Matthew (Heather) Hanson and Brett (Fiancée Nancy Khiev) Hanson; grandchildren: Ryan and Riley Hanson; brother Edward (Linda) Hanson, and by his numerous Aunts, Uncles,...
Elaine (Campbell) Grady
Dec 6, 2015
Elaine Grady, age 49 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015.
She is survived by her daughter: Taylor;
Ex-husband and friend: William Grady and by her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in Ireland.
Elaine is...
Terry B. Willison
Dec 5, 2015
Terry B. Willison age 68 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday December 5, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Sharon (nee Stone) ;
Daughters Becki Massig, Tammi (Brian) Hedge Sr. and Shelly (Rob Thompson) Rogers;
Hope Renee (Higgason) Higgason
Nov 27, 2015
Hope Renee Higgason, age 18, of Hammond Indiana passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015.
She is survived by her mother: Kimberly Higgason; father: Carl Higgason Sr.
Siblings: Ashley (Ryan) Drees and Carl "CJ" Higgason Jr;
Niece...
Mary Ellen (Griffin) Gillis
Nov 23, 2015
Mary Ellen Gillis, age 97, of Griffith, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015 after a long and wonderful life.
Spoiled as their only daughter, Mary was born to Patrick and Mary Ellen Griffin of Medford, MA. on August 3, 1918, where she joined three brothers. She graduated from...
Mae E. (Thompson) Gidley
Nov 16, 2015
Mae E. Gidley age 70, of Gary passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015.
She is survived by her children: Donna Van Gundy of Cedar Lake, Amy (Jeff) Barrentine of Alabama, William V. (Paula) Gidley, Jr. of Merrillville, and John "Jay" (Amy) Gidley of Calumet Township.
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