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Marguerite M. (Keegan)  Mcmahon

Marguerite M. (Keegan) Mcmahon

Jan 16, 2015

Marguerite M. McMahon age 90 of Highland passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015.

She is survived by her children Thomas McMahon, Patrick McMahon, Jerry (Sally) McMahon and Richard McMahon.

Her grandchildren Thomas (Kristin) McMahon and Kevin (Tracee) McMahon

Great granddaughter Adalynn

And by her sister Helen Oliver

She...

Marian L.  (Allen)  Kukral

Marian L. (Allen) Kukral

Jan 15, 2015

Marian Kukral, 93, of Highland, passed away Jan. 15th at Hartsfield Village in Munster. She was born in East Chicago, In.  to Mary Sontum Allen and George Allen. Marian Graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago with a degree in Social Services. She worked for 3 years as a Social Worker in Dayton, Ohio.  She then returned home and...

Eleanor R. (Hayes)  Gray

Eleanor R. (Hayes) Gray

Jan 15, 2015

Eleanor Writt Gray age 92 of Highland passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015

She is survived her children Anita (David) Taylor, Judy Gordon, Cynthia (Richard) Whitmore, Toni Frye, Patrick (Judy) Writt, Michael (Deborah) Writt, Christopher (Dierdra) Writt, stepson: William (Margaret) Writt.

Loving...

Lucille M. (Bedddingfield)  Schendera

Lucille M. (Bedddingfield) Schendera

Jan 14, 2015

Lucille M. Schendera, age 89 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

She is survived by her friends and caregivers.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband: Henry B. and son: Henry W.

Funeral service...

Mildred Pauline (Tarlton)  Jones

Mildred Pauline (Tarlton) Jones

Jan 11, 2015

Mildred Pauline (nee Tarlton) Jones, 88, of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her son and his wife's home at 990 Windfield Lane in Marietta, GA.

Mrs. Jones was born January 9, 1927 in Bristow Township, Randolph County, AR, the daughter of John Tarlton and Hattie...

Waldo L. Foster

Waldo L. Foster

Jan 10, 2015

Waldo L. Foster, 82 of Merrillville formerly of Griffith, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Sandra Foster

Son: Terry (Sherry Casinger), daughters: Traci (Dirk) Voges and Toni (John) Loomis all of Griffith

...

Jane C.  (Bothwell)  Spehar

Jane C. (Bothwell) Spehar

Jan 8, 2015

Jane C. Spehar (Bothwell) (Trudeau)

Jane went home to Heaven on January 8, 2015, she was born on February 11, 1924 to George & Agnes (Dahl) Bothwell in Duluth, MN where she was a lifelong resident except for a brief stint in CA after the loss of her first...

Susan Mary (Lakatos)  Robinette

Susan Mary (Lakatos) Robinette

Jan 5, 2015

Susan Mary Robinette, age 65, of Griffith passed away on Monday, January 05, 2015.   She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gifford; daughter: Michelle (P.K.) Das; granddaughters: Katie and Kristen Das; sister: Virginia (Dennis) Guse; sister-in-law: Marcia Hurtt; daughter:  Gloria Reillo and her beloved pets.     She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Marcelino "Marcy" Galvan

Marcelino "Marcy" Galvan

Jan 3, 2015

Marcelino "Marcy" Galvan age 70 of Portage passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Ruth;

Children Paulette Ozuna, Michael (Cecila) Galvan, and Erlinda (Victor) Gonzalez;

Grandchildren: Christopher, Stephanie,...

Joseph "Joe" H. Tschida

Joseph "Joe" H. Tschida

Jan 2, 2015

Joseph "Joe" Tschida, age 76 of Griffith, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015

He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Venus;

Children: Denise Tschida of California, Dan Tschida of Griffith and Marc Tschida of Bloomington, IN.;

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Ernestine E. (Luever)  Hecimovich

Ernestine E. (Luever) Hecimovich

Dec 25, 2014

Ernestine E. Hecimovich age 89 of Griffith passed away on Thursday, December 25 th , 2014.

She is survived by her children Linda (Scott) Ramsey, Michael (Dawn) Hecimovich, Mary Kay (Arthur) Gianopoius and Tom (Cindy) Hecimovich.

She was also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Taylor E. Lejeune

Taylor E. Lejeune

Dec 22, 2014

Taylor E. LeJeune age 23 of Griffith passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014

He is survived by his Children Kaemdon LeJeune and Trinity Lightell,

mother Tammy LeJeune, Father Joseph LeJeune, sister Amanda Belcher and Fiancée DaVanna Robbins.

Also survived by his Grandparents Pete and Pam Catizone, Larry and Vicki Mason, and Marion...

John R. Umfleet

John R. Umfleet

Dec 22, 2014

John R. Umfleet, age 78 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pauline Umfleet.

Children: Judith (Mickey Hobson) Umfleet, Jeanne (Randall) Potter, Joanne (Joe) Dansereau, Janet (Steve) Kinney, Cynthia (David) Bugno and...

Pete J. Rogers

Pete J. Rogers

Dec 21, 2014

Pete J. Rogers, age 87 of Griffith passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Rose Ellen (Henry) Wachowski of Gary, Andrew P. Rogers of Griffith, Mary Darlene Haines (late Daryle) of Gary, Jeanene Conduti of Griffith, Katherine (Brown) McDowell of San Diego, CA,...

William C. "Bill" Kane

William C. "Bill" Kane

Dec 20, 2014

William C. "Bill " Kane age 79 of Hobart, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Laura (Eric) Blassberg, Lee Ann Million, William C. (Debbie) Kane Jr. and Robert (Valerie Jordan) Kane. He is also survived by his 7 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, and brothers Richard Kane and...

James D. Tagliareni

James D. Tagliareni

Dec 13, 2014

James D. Tagliareni age 92 of Hammond passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years Wanda;

Children Jim (Lucinda) Tagliareni Jr. and Mary Kay (Rick) Hine

Grandchildren: Jeffrey Watson,...

Vernon Daniels

Vernon Daniels

Dec 5, 2014

Vernon Daniels, age 93 of Griffith, passed away on Friday, December 05, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Marcella (nee Kibler) Daniels

Children: Cheryl (late Bob) McInturf, Kenneth Daniels, Dale (Cindy Doppler) Daniels, and Richard (Diane) Daniels.

Kellee Ann (Polys)  Skurka

Kellee Ann (Polys) Skurka

Dec 3, 2014

Kellee A. Skurka, age 51 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

She is survived by her sons: Christofer Skurka of Highland and Lance Corporal Nick Skurka of Highland.  Sister: Nancy Zager of Schererville.

Preceded in death by her parents: Joseph...

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