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Roger W. Loudenber

Roger W. Loudenber

Nov 25, 2014

Roger W. Loudenber, age 61 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, November  25, 2014.

He is survived by his wife: of 39 years, Cindy Loudenber,

Daughters: Candy Loudenber, Christy (Will) Stordeur, Kelly (Chris) Ray, Cortney Loudenber, Kylee (fiancé Scott Kritchfield) Loudenber.

Robert W. Huffman

Robert W. Huffman

Nov 18, 2014

Robert W. Huffman, age 85 of Highland passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia (nee Parker), children: Steven R. (Robyn) Huffman, David N. Huffman and Brenda (Michael) Burns.  Grandchildren: Rachel and Karl Burns, sister-in-law:...

Joyce A (Washington)  Meadows

Joyce A (Washington) Meadows

Nov 15, 2014

Joyce Ann Meadows age 62 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years Sebert Lee Meadows, Sr.

Children: Sonja (Brian) Haney, Michelle (David) Schweitzer, and Serbert Meadows Jr.

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Anthony D. "Nino" Bruno Sr.

Anthony D. "Nino" Bruno Sr.

Nov 13, 2014

Anthony "Nino" Bruno,Sr. age 74 of Griffith, passed away on November 13, 2014.

He is the loving father of Tony Bruno Jr. and Natalie (Karl) Foss as well as the devoted grandfather of Jordan Bruno and Blair Bruno whom he absolutely worshipped.

Tony...

John  "Jack" C. Vanek

John "Jack" C. Vanek

Nov 11, 2014

John C. "Jack" Vanek, age 62 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Kathleen Vanek

Children: Jennifer (Michael Baker) Vanek, Amanda (John Walsh) Vanek, John ( Jennifer) Vanek, Katie (Bill Nelson) Vanek,...

Clara A. (Hindle)  Krueger

Clara A. (Hindle) Krueger

Nov 9, 2014

Clara A. Krueger, age 80 of Munster, formerly of Portage passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014.

She is survived by her daughters: Debra (Patrick) Porter-Pluard and Terri (Jim) Offerdahl.

Grandchildren: Regiss (James) Leon, Matthew, Cherie (Jeff) Farrell, Norman

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Jesus "Jess" Lomelin Jr.

Jesus "Jess" Lomelin Jr.

Nov 6, 2014

Jesus "Jess" Lomelin Jr. age 86 of Griffith passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years Dolores

Children: Tom (Sharon) Murchek, USAF Lt. Colonel Anthony (Shane) Lomelin.

Grandchildren: Samantha, Timothy, Kylie, Nathan and Ava. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his...

Robert "Tio Robert" H. Washington Jr.

Robert "Tio Robert" H. Washington Jr.

Nov 5, 2014

Robert H. "Tio Robert" Washington age 75 of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014.

He is survived by his brother Donald (Cora) Washington; Aunts Nora Hill and Bertha Hill; close cousin Gail Harper; adopted family Ronald (Stella) Mata Sr.; adopted nieces and nephews Stephanie, Melina, Ronald Jr., and Robert Mata and also by Josephine Ramos....

Joseph R. Beliles

Joseph R. Beliles

Nov 4, 2014

Joseph R. Beliles, Sr. age 57 of Lake Station, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Maudine Beliles.

Children: Joseph Jr. ( Shannon) Beliles, Lee Ann (Adam) Goins, Christina Beliles,  Dayday (Jill) Beliles, Robert...

Kenneth D. Helderman

Kenneth D. Helderman

Nov 2, 2014

Kenneth D. "Porky" Helderman. age 56 of Griffith passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014.  He was born on April 25, 1958 to the late Hubert and Doris (Sage) Helderman.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia (nee Young), children: Kenneth "Austin" and Kendra Helderman, sisters: Evelyn Sage and...

Charles J. Ricks

Charles J. Ricks

Nov 2, 2014

Charles "Chuck" Ricks, age 79 of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Kathie (Doug) Price, Steven (Beth) Ricks,  Nancy (Michael) Villars.

Grandchildren: Joshua (Holly) Price, Amber Price, Aaron (Emily Publicover) Ricks,...

Karen  M. (O'Brien)  Galocy

Karen M. (O'Brien) Galocy

Nov 1, 2014

Karen M. Galocy age 66 of Griffith passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years: Raymond;

Sons: Keith (Denise) Galocy, Matt (Linda) Galocy, and Brian (Jenny) Galocy

Grandchildren: Hannah,...

Rita A. (Mokrzycki)  Melia

Rita A. (Mokrzycki) Melia

Oct 31, 2014

Rita A. Melia age 76 of Lansing passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014.

She is survived by her children; Rich (Lora) Melia, Renee (Bill) Kenzel, Rob (Dana) Melia, and Ron (Regina) Melia.

Grandchildren; Rick, Dan, Tom, Rob, Nick, Ryan, Jason and Dylan...

Judith A (Curtis)  Watson

Judith A (Curtis) Watson

Oct 29, 2014

Judith A. Watson, age 73 of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Denise (Mark Ross) Curtis-Rigot, Joseph Watson, Deanna (Randy) Lynch, grandchildren: James (Sierra), Ashley-Ann, David, Melanie, Jordan Rigot, sister: Maureen (Harold) Cummings, nephews: Stephen (Beverly) Cummings, Jeffrey Cummings, and her four legged companion: Sasha.

Preceded in...

Gregory J. Hedman

Gregory J. Hedman

Oct 29, 2014

Gregory J. Hedman age 45 of Dyer, formerly of Tinley Park, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

He is survived by his mother: Janet Hedman, sister: Joleen (Michael) Orosco of Merrillville, brother: Brad Hedman of Dyer, niece: Katelyn, nephew: Austin and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his...

James Carl Stokes

James Carl Stokes

Oct 19, 2014

James Carl Stokes Sr. age 84 of Gary, passed away on Sunday October 19, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary Elsie; children James Carl (Lori) Stokes Jr., Carcilla (Charles) Sweeney, and Ryan (Ashley) Stokes; grandchildren Charles Sweeney Jr. and Michael James Stokes; brother Billy...

Tabitha  Jo (Gunn)  Vitalone

Tabitha Jo (Gunn) Vitalone

Oct 17, 2014

Tabitha "Susie" Vitalone, age 40 of Lake Village, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014.

She is survived by her husband: Vince, daughters: Holly, Alissa, Angela; granddaughter: Leslie;  mother: Cheryl Welch, sisters: Lisa (Chris) Parton, Melissa (Richie) Lucas, father and mother in law: Frank Jr. and Ellen Vitalone, sister...

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