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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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