Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Oct 31, 2014

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 17, 2014

Oct 17, 2014

Lydia M. Patrick age 92 of Griffith passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014.

She is survived by her children: David Patrick, and Lydia J. Patrick: and granddaughter, Auriel L. Patrick.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Patrick; parents: John and Anna Mayernik, daughter: Kathie Patrick, siblings: John, Steve, Albert, Joseph,...

Oct 16, 2014

James H. "Jim" Dye age 76 of Highland, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, October16, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years BarbaraDye.  Children: Laura (Tim) Adams, Linda (Dan) Shaffer, Lea Ann (Keith) Kerber, David (Margo) Dye: 17 grandchildren, two great gradnchildren, sister: Janet (Carl) Konopasek, brother in law: Rich (Paulette) Obrecht and...

Oct 15, 2014

Robert K. Swafford Sr. "Bobby" age 29 of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.  He was born on July 26, 1985.

Bobby is survived by the love of his life, Cassie: son, Robert K. Swafford Jr: parents, Jim and Terry Swafford Jr; brother Jimmy (Chrissy) Swafford...

Oct 15, 2014

Joel H. DeValk age 49 of Michigan City, formerly of Highland passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

He is survived by his mother:  Loretta (William) McQueary.

Sisters: Lisa (Brian) Rothchild, Trena (Greg) Nendick, Tammy (Al) Hartrunft, Cheryl McQueary, Lisa McQueary, brother: Bruce...

Oct 14, 2014

Marjorie Joan Waters age 83 of Highland passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

She is survived by her daughter: Valerie Waters, Granddaughters: Becky (Robert) Sutherland, Julie (Shane Hurt) Fulkerson, and Heather Garcia;Great grandchildren: Mikayla, Gavin, Seth, Alaina, Paige, Aiden and Arabella and by her close family friend: Mark Wheeler.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 11, 2014

Virgil Sarbon, age 80 of Highland, formerly of Griffith passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ann, daughters: Dawn Broelmann of Griffith, Rebecca (David) Tedesco of Highland, grandchildren: Dakota and Luke, Gabriella and Samantha, brother: Joseph (Jenny) Parvo of Highland.

Preceded in death by his parents:...

Oct 11, 2014

Charles H. Tucker, age 82, of Lynwood, Illinois passed away on Saturday October, 11, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Beverly; Children Jeffery Tucker, Kimberly (Alan) Morris, Jessica (Mark) Laske, Connie (Roger) Winter and Ron (Michelle) Schneider; Grandchildren Joseph, Anthony, Curtis, Jeffery, Jennifer, Justin, Stephanie, Jenna, Jossilynn, Zachary, and Marissa;...

Oct 9, 2014

RUTH H. BLOUNT

(NEE ROHDE)

GRIFFITH – HESSVILLE

Ruth H. Blount, a kind and gentle lady, age 79 passed from this life to her eternal home on Thursday, October 9, 2014.

Ruth was born on July 16, 1935 to Alma and William Rohde in Hammond,...