Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Jan 7, 2015