Obituaries

Sep 30, 2014

Helen Heggi, age 86 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

She is survived by her son Dan Heggi, sister: Stella (late Bob) Simms and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Daniel J. Heggi, parents: Nicholas and Milka (Zigler) Pievac, sisters: Mary (John) Tubich, Ann (George) Platisha,...

Sep 29, 2014

Barbara Dean Karl age 81 of Highland passed away Monday, September 29, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years Richard

Children: Kathy Wright, Carrie Karl, and Ken Karl

Grandchildren: Jessica (Joe) Manning, Jacob (Lindsay) Wright, Zachary Karl, Samuel Karl, and Delaney Karl.

Brother: Charles Erminger

Numerous...

Sep 24, 2014

Sep 17, 2014

Leona "Lee" B. Pallick, passed away with her family present at William J. Riley Hospice Residence of the Calumet Area.

She is survived by her loving sisters and brother: June Mayda, Shirley (Jack) Vadas and Bill (Maria) Pallick, sister-in-law: Ruth Pallick, godchildren: Gary Dobos, Mona Plesha, Bill Pallick, Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.

She...

Sep 13, 2014

Charles H. Decker age 75 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

Survived by his wife of 55 years Patricia Decker (nee O'Connor)

Son: Mike Decker;

Daughters: Debbie Decker, Diane Hutchinson, Donna (Jim) Cory, and Darlene (Todd) Hutchinson.

4 grandkids: Howard, Carrie, Lisa, and Steven;

4 great...

Sep 6, 2014

Stephen M. Claus, age 55 of Cedar Lake, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years Elizabeth, children: Jennifer (Joshua) Venecz, Billy (Sarah) Claus, Sean (Lina) McAndrew, Jason McAndrew, grandchildren: Tommy, Alexis, Angelika, Aiden, Lanae, Jayda, Joshua, Makalya, Grace, Brooklyn, Brayden.

Mother: Alice (Leonard) Vendetti.

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Sep 3, 2014

Mabel G. Seren age 88 of DeBary, Florida, formerly of Highland, passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years: John; children: Patricia (Mike) Riese of Griffith and John Seren Jr. of Waco, TX; grandson Aaron (Kate Reynolds) Riese of Griffith; great grandchildren Jeremy, Matthew, John, Kaleb, and Kolin; sisters...

Aug 29, 2014

James Dean Hall age 56 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014.

He was born September 10, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana.

He is survived by his parents James and Joanne Hall of Griffith, IN, brother Jeffrey (Linda) Hall of Hebron, IN, sisters Jody Hudson (fiancé Antione) of Gary, IN, Janet and Jamie...

Aug 25, 2014

James "Jim" Katona, age 69 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sue, sons: Jim (Stacy) Katona, Phil (Trudi) Katona, daughter: Lynn (Dale) Bettenhausen, grandchildren: AJ, Kendallyn Katona, James, Parker, Avery Katona and JR Bettenhausen.

Brothers: Les (Karen) Katona of FL, George (Sue) Katona...

Aug 20, 2014

Aug 19, 2014

Ronald James Glover age 83 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette, IN.  Born in Hammond on December 19, 1930 to the late Percy and Viola (Beiriger) Glover of Griffith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Dolores (Mysliwy) Glover of Griffith, IN.  Loving...

Aug 14, 2014

Kenneth A. Steinert Jr., age 45 of Aroma Park, Illinois, passed on Thursday, August 14, 2014

He is survived by his father: Kenneth (Kimberly) Steinert, Sr of Griffith, sisters:

Kelly Steinert, Karie (Jim) Witvoet, Jr, brother: Kevin Steinert, nieces: Kristina Witvoet, Breanna Witvoet and nephew: James Witvoet III.

Preceded in death by his...

Aug 13, 2014

Aug 8, 2014

Roy D. Schold, age 90 of Highland, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014.

He is survived by his son Michael Schold of Highland.

Grandson, Austin Sarnol of Buford, GA.

Preceded in death by his Parents, Adolph and Mary Schold, wife Alice Schold (nee Swanson), 5 sisters, Helen, Margaret, Ann, Irene, Mary, and...

Aug 6, 2014

Katherine R. (Schreiber) Leonard age 90 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

She is survived by William her husband of 68 years.

9 daughters, Lauren (Vincent) Sudeta of West Point, NE, Rosemary of Griffith, Roberta (John) Gettler of Crown Point, Kathleen (Dennis) Maloney of Palm Harbor, FL., Anna (Daniel) Knaver of Crown...

Aug 3, 2014

Marjorie R. White 82 of Portage entered into her heavenly rest on Sunday, August 3, 2014. She was born May 4, 1932 in Mayfield, KY. To James Harold and Audrey Mae (Vincent) Coleman. On July 11, 1953 she married Marvin R. White in East St. Louis, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2001.

Marjorie...

Jul 28, 2014

Robert "Bobby" Alexander Gillam age 18 of Griffith, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 28, 2014.

Bobby is survived by his mother Tracy Mecko and sister Melissa "Libby" Connelly, father Robert Gillam and half siblings Vanessa, Tyler, Emma and Lincoln.

He is also survived by his Aunt Serena (Mark) Dragotta, Aunt Kimmie Gillam. Cousins Steven,...

Jul 28, 2014

John W. Carr age 87 of Lowell passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Deborah Walters of Crown Point, Beverly Sue (Dennis) White of Merrillville, and Robert (Verna) Carr of Lowell

Grandchildren: Angie (Jon) Jones, Charles (Cheryl) McBain, Kristen (Adam) Patten, Michael White and Joseph White.

Great...

Jul 27, 2014

Carlos Anthony Ponce age 41 of Griffith passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014.

Beloved son of Lupe Ponce of East Chicago, IN. Preceded in death by his loving father, Carlos Ponce, maternal Grandmother, Isaura Salinas and his uncle David Ponce, has well as his paternal Grandparents, Maria and Angelo Ponce. Carlos had many aunts, uncles and...

Jul 21, 2014

Norma Jean (Watson) Sims-Horton

Norma Jean Horton, age 82, born and raised in Villa Grove, IL passed away July 21, 2014 in Highland, IN with her son, Paul at her side. Norma was born November 8, 1931 to Harry Wallace and Jessie (Peecher) Watson. She is survived by her son Paul David Sims, two step children, Brenda...