Obituaries

Oct 12, 2015

Michael Varichak age 65 of Griffith passed away on October 12, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 8 years Lupe.

Sons Robert (Gina Jasaitis) Varichak and Dave (Beth) Varichak

By his grandchildren Hayden, Brennen, Alyssa, Emily & Ava

Stepchildren: Lydia (Andy) McNeiley, Alicia (Guieve) Vara, Martin (Sabrina) Torres

Oct 11, 2015

MARGARET "MARGIE" M. KONOPASEK Griffith/Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI:  Margaret M. Konopasek age 90, of Griffith and Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Brillion, WI.  Margie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, George N. Konopasek and her children: Barbara (Richard) Lambright of Simpsonville, SC, Kathleen (William) Church of...

Oct 10, 2015

Nicholas Louis Rastovski age 89 of Sarasota, FL., formerly of Griffith, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2015 He is survived by his children Donna (Jerry) Mercer of Hobart, Richard Rastovski of LaPorte, Diane (Larry) Cleveland of Chesterton, Robert (Laurie) Rastovski of Sarasota; sister Catherine; nine Grandchildren and nine Great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Sep 24, 2015

Marsha L. Little age 67 of Gary passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

She is survived by her sons: William Little, Marcus Little and Jonathan Little

Her grandchildren; Sierra, Angel and Marc. She is also survived by her Brother William "Buddy" (Denise)...

Sep 22, 2015

Brent D. Henrikson age 43 of Ashland, MA formerly of Dyer, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

He is survived by his life partner Charles "Chuck" Vanasse.                                                                                 Siblings Deborah Henrikson, Mike (Soroya) Henrikson, Barbara (Frank) Novak, and Brandon (Andrea) Henrikson. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins....

Sep 15, 2015

Sep 8, 2015

Joyce Elizabeth Ralick (nee Otto) born July 18 th , 1950 of Schererville, IN. passed away on Tuesday September 8 th , 2015.

She is survived by her devoted husband Roland; beloved children Jennifer (Jeffrey) Olejnik, Bradley (Veronica) Ralick, and Jillian (Ted) Wheeler; grandchildren Nova, Aubrey, Nolan and Austin;...

Sep 3, 2015

Dennis W. Cable age 68, of Champaign, IL formerly of Lansing, IL  passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

He is survived by his daughter Sara (fiancée Dustin Akin) Cable of Jacksonville, FL.

Siblings: Donald (Elaine) Cable of Huber Heights, Ohio, Debbie (Jim)...

Sep 2, 2015

Aug 30, 2015

Sandra L. Foster (Cowley) of Merrillville, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, Waldo, and leaves behind her children, Terry (Sherry Casinger), Traci (Dirk) Voges, and Toni (John) Loomis, all of Griffith; two brothers, Vernon (Sue) Cowley of Merrillville and...

Aug 16, 2015

Jennifer Roddy (nee Oberc) age 49 of Palos Heights, IL, formerly of Hammond passed away on Sunday August 16, 2015.

She is survived by her husband: Troy

Stepson: Ryan

Parents: Alfred "Fritz" (Bernadine) Oberc

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Aug 11, 2015

Mary Ann Barringer age 73 of Merrillville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Greg) Takacs-Tano

Grandchildren: Samantha "Sami" and Ricky

Brother: John (Diana) Schafer

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Aug 9, 2015

Maria A. Palomo age 56 of Braidwood, IL. formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015.

She is survived by her sons Hector C. Palomo Jr., Myle A. Palomo and Matthew Wilson; sisters Olinda French, Elena Parra, Patricia (Edward) Boersma; brothers Victor Parra, Tony (Alma) Parra...

Aug 7, 2015

Gerard J. Grimmer age 83 of Highland, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years Marianne (nee Gottschlich) Grimmer

Children: Karl (Becky) Grimmer, Christine (Lawrence) Dora, and Frederick (Nancy) Grimmer; 13 grandchildren: Karl...

Aug 7, 2015

Kenneth E. Hunter age 53 of Griffith passed away on Friday August 7, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years Beth

Mother Faye Hunter

Brothers: Tony (Susan) Hunter, Steven (Sarah) Hunter, nieces Brittani Hunter, Kailey Hunter, Emily Hunter, and Stephanie Hunter, nephews Austin Hunter, and Zachary Hunter, also numerous aunts,...

Aug 6, 2015

Alan O. Green, age 59 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years Radine.

Daughter: Grace Conyers and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He...

Aug 5, 2015

Ronald E. Dixon, Sr. age 87 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

He is survived by his children: Paulette Ferguson and Ron Dixon, Jr.

4 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren

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Aug 4, 2015

Karen H. Iwinski, age 75 of Schererville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Henry

Children: Camille (Keith) Stras, Kevin (Gail) Iwinski, and Allen Iwinski

Grandchildren: Shelby, Kyle,...

Aug 2, 2015

Emil S. "Butch" Peters age 75 of Schererville, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda

Daughters: Lisa (Otto) Boy, Annette (Troy) Huseman, Nancy (Robbie) Evans, and Ellen (Dan) Wilkerson

Grandchildren: Brittanie (Matt), Sergio, Nicholas, Christopher, Cole and Danielle.

Great Granddaughter: Emily...

Aug 1, 2015

Vernon R. Ballah age 86 of Schererville passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015.

He is survived by his daughters Kathy (Russell) Tropp of St. Charles, MO. and Sue (Kevin) Morris of Schererville.

Grandchildren Sean Morris of Loveland, CO, Kaitlin Tropp and Dan...