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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.;
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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