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Ann K. (Kosmitis)  Grahovac

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.

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Glenn "Jake" E. Stotts

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

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

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

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;

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Carl  J. Konopasek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

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Hope Renee (Higgason)  Higgason

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

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

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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