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Francesca "Joan" (Gregory) Kime
Jun 8, 2015
Francesca "Joan" Kime, age 90 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015.
She is survived by her children: Suzanne (Johnny) Depew, Gregory (Crystal) Kime, Andrea (Fred) Bojrab, Elaine (David) Dinsmore, Elizabeth (Les) Schofield, Steven (Sheila) Kime, Denise (Mike) Graves-Hardin, Michael (Beth) Kime, and Father David Kime.
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Juanita "Peewee" (Chavez) Galvan
Jun 7, 2015
Juanita "Peewee" Galvan , age 77 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
She is survived by her children: Rudy (Cindy) Galvan, Mike Galvan, Daniel (Kim) Galvan, and Kent Galvan.
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Olivia M. (Martinez) Sanchez
May 29, 2015
Olivia M. Sanchez age 95 passed away peacefully at home on Friday May29, 2015. She is survived by her daughters Guadalupe Alvardo, Rosa Sanchez, Maria Mitchell, and Gloria (Sergio) Escalante; grandchildren Linda (Greg) Pack, Marie (Hans) Tucker, Brian (Hope) Mitchell, Chris Mitchell, Michael Feliciano, Andrea (Fiancée Nick) Sanchez, and by her numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
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Sylvia G. (Boilek) Haley
May 26, 2015
Sylvia Gail Haley, age 72, passed away peacefully May 26, 2015, at Munster Community Hospital, surrounded with the love of her family. She was born July 7, 1942 to Anthony Boilek and Irene Gardener Boilek Vrabel.
She was preceded in death by both her parents, her daughter Jamie Haley,...
Sophie V. (Hetmanowski) Janczak
May 26, 2015
Sophie V. Janczak, age 93 of Munster, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2015.
She is survived by her children: George (Ruth) Gordon, Suzanne (Dave) Przybyla and Donna (Steven) Varady
11 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
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Mildred M. (Sotak) Kocon
May 22, 2015
Mildred M. Kocon age 77 of Crown Point passed away on Friday May 22, 2015.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Edward; children Edward Kocon Jr, Robert Kocon, Richard Kocon, and Sharon (John) Arana. She is also survived by her grandson Jay, siblings Joseph Sotak, Nancy...
Adele C. (Matala) Kozak
May 21, 2015
Adele C. Kozak age 94 of Highland, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2015.
She is survived by her children Edward (Betty) Kozak and Barbara Deleget; grandsons Brian, Matthew, and Michael; 4 great grandchildren; sister Josephine Panek, numerous nieces, nephews, step children, and step grandchildren.
Adeline A. (Larson) Delafosse
May 15, 2015
Adeline A. DeLafosse, age 94 of Crown Point, formerly of Schererville passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. She is survived by her children: Carol (late Kevin) Boyle, Peter DeLafosse, and Thomas (Rasa) DeLafosse and children: Lori Talevski, and Lisa DeLafosse Sister: Dorothy Lindstrom Several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Martha Larson, husband, Samuel...
Guadalupe Aleman, Sr.
Apr 29, 2015
Guadalupe Aleman, Sr., age 73 of Gary passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
He is survived by his children: Lupe Aleman, Tina Spak, Bob Aleman, Renee (Pam) Aleman and Daniel (Corinna) Aleman
Grandchildren: Nathaniel, Deven, and Tatiana
Frances Marie (Psenak) Lasota
Apr 28, 2015
Frances (68) was a free-spirited woman who fought hard to overcome difficult life circumstances and was full of hope. She was kind hearted and generous to the people around her. Her strength and love will never be forgotten. "Her unbelievable strength and willingness to offer me anything she could in her situation impacted me deeply," said her...
Patricia A. (Mshar) Kocoj
Apr 25, 2015
Patricia A. Kocoj, (nee Mshar) SFO age 71 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
She is survived by her children: Michelle (Jack) Krol, Joseph (Pat) Kocoj, John (Amy) Kocoj, and Ray (fiancée Lori) Kocoj,
Grandchildren: Jacklyn, Chris, Josh, Carlie,...
Deena (Aumiller) Balinao
Apr 24, 2015
Deena Balinao, age 60 of Portage, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years: Audie, parents: Edward and Verma Aumiller, daughters: Kelly (Robin) Winslett and Amber (Paul) Kardosh, sisters: Wendy (Jeff) Miller and Jill Field, stepdaughter: Lisa (Mike) Combs, stepson:...
Jane Katherine Morgan
Apr 18, 2015
Jane K. Morgan, age 61, of Hammond (a lifelong resident of Hessville) born November 27, 1953, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2015.
She is survived by 3 sons: Steven (Natalie), Richard and David Darnell all of Hessville, brother George Morgan of Hessville and by her sister Sheila (David)...
Elwood Lee Coleman
Apr 18, 2015
Elwood Lee Coleman age 85 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 58 1/2 years Ellen; children Dawn (Bill) Nelson, R. Scott (Richelle) Coleman, P. Craig (Shirley) Coleman and Joe (Genevieve) Coleman; grandchildren Brittany, Lauren, Katelyn, Caleb, Madison, Joshua, Anthony, Michael, Sarah, Sophia, Eric, and Jessalyn; great grandchildren...
Edward J. Babcock
Apr 13, 2015
Edward J. Babcock, age 68 of Highland, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Marilyn
Children: Kathleen Babcock, Kevin (Jaime) Babcock, and Kristin Babcock
Grandchildren: Jasmine and...
Charles S. Kovera
Apr 13, 2015
Charles S. Kovera, age 87 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Dolores,
Children: Barbara (Marvin) Scheeringa, Michael (Pamala) Kovera, Diane Kovera, John Kovera, and Matthew Kovera. 6 grandchildren, and 13 great...
Donald L. Janovsky
Apr 12, 2015
Donald L Janovsky age 62 of DeMotte (formally of Griffith) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015.
He is survived by his wife: Vicki
Children: Chris (Niki) Janovsky of Merrillville, Erin (Chris) Reinhold of Hobart, Kelly (Jason) Postma of Crown Point, Jason...
June Ann (Budack) Welch
Apr 8, 2015
June A. Welch (nee Budack) age 85 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.
She is survived by her children: Linda (Bill) Tankersley of Safety Harbor, FL., Diane (Bruce) Spillman of Parker, CO., Cheryl (Steve Cole) Welch of Coco Beach, FL., and Mark (Yolanda) Welch of Griffith....
Glen E. "Bud" Gaby Iii
Apr 5, 2015
Glen E. "Bud" Gaby III, age 68 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.
Survived by his wife of 45 years: Laura Lee, son: Michael Paul (Kristin) Gaby of Avon, IN, grandsons: Matthew and Andrew, parents: Glen Jr. and Helen Gaby of Logansport, IN, brother: David Lee...
Willie H. George
Apr 5, 2015
Willie H. George, age 86 of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Melba J., sons: Dwayne George and Rodney George, grandchildren: Ashley, Ali and Kyra George, brother: Edward (Eva) George, sisters: Mary Ruth Baker and Erlene Baker....
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