Obituaries

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)...

Mar 12, 2015

Sharon G. Damron age 70 of Griffith passed away on Thursday, March 12 th , 2015 peacefully at home.

She is survived by her children: Jeff (Wendy) Damron, Patty (Jeff) Robinson, Lana (Ben) Payer, Rick (Fiancée Jane) Damron, Joe (Jamie Darnell) Damron and Becky (Danny) Hinton

Sharon was also survived by her grandchildren: Shawna, Keegan,...

Mar 10, 2015

John F. Reato Sr. passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2015. He was born March 14, 1934 in Chassignelles, France to Antonio and Petronilla Reato. He lived in France for 6 years then returned with his family to Sorriva De Sovramonte, Italy. He immigrated to the United States at 18.

John is survived by his wife of...

Mar 2, 2015

Brian J. Kronland, age 59, of Griffith, IN formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home. Brian is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lou Ann (nee Dyer); sons Christopher of Hammond, IN and Michael of Rickman, TN; brothers John (Deanna) Kronland of Chesterton, IN, Wallace (Rene) Kronland of Grass Valley,...

Feb 28, 2015

Maxine C. O'Brien age 89 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015.

She is survived by children: Marcia Viront, Joe (Donna) O'Brien, Mike (Marcy) O'Brien and

Mary (Mike) Zimmerman;   13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and by her Son-in-law: Ray Galocy

Preceded in death by her parents Francis and JoHanna Dubois, husband...

Feb 17, 2015

W.C. Dyer, age 90, of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

He is survived by his daughter: Lou Ann (Brian) Kronland of Griffith, daughter-in-law: Esther Marie (Danko) Dyer of Roselawn, IN. brother, Fred(Sue) Tate of Oliver Springs, TN, sister: Irene Moss of Clinton, TN, brother/sister-in-law, Steve and...

Feb 16, 2015

Danny J. Bloomer, age 48 of Cedar Lake, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015.

He is survived by his daughter: Kalli.

Siblings: Michael (Julie) Bloomer, Charlie (Vicky) Bloomer, Larry (Debbie) Bloomer, Lorrie (David) Fox, Timothy (Linda) Bloomer.

Feb 6, 2015

Robert E. Stout, age 79 of Highland, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015.

He is survived by his children: Brenda (Jerome) Kobeszka, Paula (Mike) Maggi, and Saundra (Adam) Hoover.

14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren

Siblings: Shirley (Phillip) Stewart, George (Sue) Stout, Leila (Bob) Page, Jim (Charlene) Stout and Rhonda...

Feb 4, 2015

Helen A. Nowinski (nee Buda), age 93 of East Chicago, passed away on Wednesday. February 4, 2015.

She is survived by her children: Don (Renee) Nowinski, Karen (Dennis) Szany, and  Chris (Roy) Walter.

Grandchildren: Scott, Brian, Nick, Casey, Michael, Denise, Dawn, Diana, and Roy "R.J.".

Great Grandchildren: Adam, Aiden, Josh, Chrissy, Danny, Emma,...

Feb 3, 2015

Edward Adler, age 84 of Griffith, formerly of Dyer passed away on February 3, 2015.

Ed was born in Brooklyn, NY.  He was the son of Samuel and Rose Adler.

Preceded in death by parents, sister: Jeane Waxman and wife of 45 years,...

Jan 31, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" Kroll, 60 of Munster, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015.

She is survived by her sisters: Chris Strickland and Jerrie Kroll.

Niece: Kailani Strickland, Great nephew: Jamison Mohr

Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jan 21, 2015

Charleen Miller-Apperson, age 55 of Lake Station passed away on Wednesday. January 21, 2015.

She is survived by her mother: Peggy Carey, father: Frederick Miller

Fiancée: Bobby Reynolds

Future-in-laws: Donna Reynolds, Kathy Ammerman, and Linda Voss.

Jan 16, 2015

Laverne D. Tighe (nee Dozier) age 59 of Griffith, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years John.

Sons: Bill Holloway, and Brian Holloway.  Step-daughter: Shirley Tighe

Six grandchildren....