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Sandra L. (Cowley)   Foster

Sandra L. (Cowley) Foster

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...

Jennifer (Oberc)  Roddy

Jennifer (Oberc) Roddy

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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Mary Ann (Dancy)  Barringer

Mary Ann (Dancy) Barringer

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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Maria A. (Parra)  Palomo

Maria A. (Parra) Palomo

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...

Gerard J. Grimmer

Gerard J. Grimmer

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...

Kenneth  E. Hunter

Kenneth E. Hunter

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,...

Alan O. Green

Alan O. Green

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...

Ronald E. Dixon, Sr.

Ronald E. Dixon, Sr.

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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Karen H. (Lulkowski)  Iwinski

Karen H. (Lulkowski) Iwinski

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,...

Emil S. "Butch" Peters

Emil S. "Butch" Peters

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...

Vernon R. Ballah

Vernon R. Ballah

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...

Janet D. (Grochowski)  Hedman

Janet D. (Grochowski) Hedman

Jul 29, 2015

Janet D. Hedman age 72 of Dyer passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2015.

She is survived by her daughter Joleen (Michael) Orosco, son Brad Hedman;

Grandchildren Katelyn and Austin and by her sisters Joyce Grochowski and Bonnie Gleason.

Preceded in death by her parents George and Ethel Grochowski and sons Gregory, Grant,...

Mary  Louise (Liesenfelt)  Jergens

Mary Louise (Liesenfelt) Jergens

Jul 29, 2015

Mary Louise Jergens (nee Liesenfelt) age 88 of Griffith

She was born October 22, 1926, Mary Lou walked with God on Wednesday July 29, 2015. Mary Lou is survived by five daughters, Kathleen Jergens, Wilnetta aka Billie (Bob) Hutchins, Mary (Doug) Bixler, Sara (Tom) Stine, Luanne Quinn Jergens and son Terrence (Kim) Jergens. Ten grandchildren and eighteen...

Phyllis E.  (Mcdonald)  Konopasek

Phyllis E. (Mcdonald) Konopasek

Jul 28, 2015

Phyllis E. Konopasek age 89 of Griffith, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

She is survived by her children: Jeff (Jan) Konopasek, Jill Owczarzak, and Jerry (Michelle Barrett) Konopasek

Grandchildren: Corey (Lori) Konopasek, Mandy (Joe) Anderson, Clint (Vesna) Konopasek, Kelly (Vince) Saulters

Great Grandchildren: Landon Owczarzak, Sailor Saulters, Wyatt Konopasek, Luka...

Santino M. "Sonny" Nunez

Santino M. "Sonny" Nunez

Jul 27, 2015

Santino M. "Sonny" Nunez, age 15, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015.

He is survived by his mother, Annisa (Michael) Longoria; father Joseph Nunez

Brothers: Joseph, Jimi, and Ricardo; Step sisters: Ashley, Marissa, Victoria, and Alexandra.

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William Maldonado

William Maldonado

Jul 26, 2015

William Maldonado, age 86, of Griffith passed away on Sunday July 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Socorro.

Children: Linda (Scott) Cassidy, Elizabeth (Steven) Majors, Bill (Melissa) Maldonado, Ray (Yvonne) Maldonado, LuAnn Kesic,...

John F. Price, Jr.

John F. Price, Jr.

Jul 20, 2015

John Franklin Price, Jr. Age 88 of Dyer, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015.

He is survived by his daughter, Lydia Price; stepchildren Michael (Jerilee) Griffee, David (Maria) Griffee, and Cheryl (Stephen) Zeck; eight grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his wife Yvonne Rensvold Griffee Price; parents John and Meta Price; sons John (Doreen) and...

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