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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.

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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...

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...

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