Obituaries

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

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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...

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,...

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:...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

Apr 1, 2015

Rufino "Carzares" Atilano, Sr. age 86 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

He is survived by his children: Rufino (Norma) Atilano, Jr. of Gary, IN and Mina (Nate) Acevez of De Motte, IN, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. And numerous stepbrothers and sisters in...

Apr 1, 2015

Ivey Vance Ragin, age 85 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

He is survived by his children: Michael (Kathy) Ragin of South Carolina, Dennis Ragin of Griffith, Indiana and Evonne (Tom) Derucki of  Mammoth  Cave, Kentucky,  10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, sisters: Tina (Ted)...

Mar 20, 2015

Angela M. O'Dell, age 20 of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 20.

Survived by her grandparents: Robert and Anita O'Dell (with whom she lived) of Griffith, mother: Amy (Taylor) Carls of South Bend, brother: Calvin of Griffith, four sisters: Julia, Natalia, Annica and Isabella of South Bend,...

Mar 20, 2015

John T. Shelby age 46 of Hammond, passed away on Friday March 20, 2015

He is survived by his wife of 12 years: Linda; children Stephanie Duffala, John Shelby Jr., and Joshua Wick; granddaughter Jeweliana Shelby; mother: Beverly Shelby,  Siblings Patty (Mike) Andrews, Sharon (Don) Swank, and Charles Shelby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John...

Mar 16, 2015

Kate Piznarski age 90 of Highland, passed away from cancer on Monday, March 16, 2015 with her daughter Cindy by her side.

She is survived by her children: Cindy Piznarski who lived with her and took care of her, Julia Koliboski of Hammond, and Leon (Jan) Piznarski of Florida....

Mar 16, 2015

Mar 14, 2015

Gloria Pauline Hernandez, age 73, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

She is survived by her children: Leticia Navarro, Elida Navarro, Lydia (David) Castillo, and Anselmo (Leticia) Navarro.

Grandchildren: Alma, Jose, Louis, Michael and Elizabeth.

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Mar 14, 2015

Eva Starcevich age 90 of Highland passed away on Saturday, March 14 th , 2015.

She is survived by her children: Joseph Starcevich, Stephen (Kathy) Starcevich, John (Theresa) Starcevich and Marlene Starcevich.

Also by her grandchildren: Amanda (Nate) Trueblood, Jennifer (Tyler) Kennedy, Kimberly Starcevich, Kelly Starcevich, Stephen (Heather) Starcevich, Matthew Starcevich, Joseph (Fiancée Jennifer Francis)...