Obituaries

Jul 15, 2014

Arthur "Art" F. Janovsky age 97 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Eileen.

Children: Rose (Dennis) Colbert of Demotte, and Don (Vicki) Janovsky of Demotte.

9 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death...

Jul 14, 2014

Jul 11, 2014

Alvin J. Hattenbach age 87 of Gary passed away on Friday July 11, 2014.

He is survived by his sisters: Clara Jeremiah, Lorraine(Ed) Radermacher, Carol (Jim) Dallman, and Pat (Chuck) Hescher.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Edward & Elsie Hattenbach, and by his brother Bob.

Funeral...

Jul 10, 2014

Mark A. Pavelka, age 45, of Hammond, formerly of Griffith passed away on July 10, 2014. He is survived by his son Jacob Christopher Pavelka of Indianapolis; Parents: Donald and Mary Ann Pavelka of Griffith Brothers: Donald (Joyce) Pavelka of Lake Station, Michael (Janis) Pavelka of Griffith, and Stephen Pavelka of Griffith. Nieces and Nephew: Amanda Raynor of Florida,...

Jul 9, 2014

Joanne R. Winter age 84 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Christine (Brian) Hack of Michigan, Roger (Connie) Winter of St. John, and Randall (Faye) Winter of Chicago.

Grandchildren: Amber (Nate), Jerod,and Kali Winter, Caitlin Dudley, Hannah, Olivia, and Jocelyn Hack, Stephanie, Jenna, and Justin Mulligan....

Jul 1, 2014

Martha Balboa age 68 of Hammond, IN. passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Martha Balboa, daughter of Enrique and Ramona Martinez, loving wife of Jose Antonio Balboa, and sister to Enrique Martinez, Anna Martinez, Angie Bedolla and Irene Bravo.  She passed away after a battle with kidney failure. She is survived by her husband Jose Antonio Balboa, and...

Jun 29, 2014

Nellie D. Sims age 85 of Portage passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Robert (Cindy) Sims, Patricia Graeber, Lori (Larry) Rhodes, Donna (Terrell) Howell, Russell (Cheryl) Sims, Timothy (Jane) Sims, Tracy (Toni) Sims, JoAnn Sims, and Melinda (Milton) Pitts.

Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sister: Mary...

Jun 28, 2014

Carrol M. Yigit age 65 of Gary passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014

She is survived by her husband of 23 years Ali

Sons: Brandon Dills and Matthew Dills

Siblings: Kathy Alcantar, Danny Dills, Patti (Jeff) Kawada, and Rob (Patti) Wojcik

Stepmother: Patricia Dills

And by her many...

Jun 25, 2014

Rosalie A. Kuta age 71 of Hammond passed away on Wednesday June 25, 2014.

She is survived by husband of 53 years Theodore Kuta Sr.

Children: Sharon (Tom Barrins) Kuta, Geraldine (Fiancée Robert Vogeler) Kuta, and Elizabeth (fiancée Jeffery Opyt) Kuta

Grandchildren: Joey Soltis, Ella Rose Soltis, and Alyssa Lunsford.

Siblings:...

Jun 17, 2014

Elena Braviere age 60 of Calumet City, IL., passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2014 in Munster Indiana.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years: Clyde Braviere Sr.; two sons: Clyde (Cynthia) Braviere Jr. of Plainfield, IL, Anthony (Elizabeth) Braviere of Dyer, IN; four grandchildren: Gianna, Dominic, Lily, and Alison; one brother: Mario...

Jun 16, 2014

Cory J. Phelps age 23 of Griffith, passed away on Monday June 16, 2014.

He is survived by his parents: Greg and Sharon Phelps Sr.; brother: Greg (Tifany) Phelps Jr.; niece: Calie; nephew: Colin; great grandmother: Wilma Daughtery and by many loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be Private.

Jun 15, 2014

Lupe L. Robles age 93 of East Chicago, passed away on Sunday June 15, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Carol Abner, John Hammer, Dianna Hammer, Anita (Andre) Ruiz, Stella (Ronald) Mata, Eva Robles; 30 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren; and 26 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and...

Jun 10, 2014

Cheryl M. Hanson age 33 of Highland passed on away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving parents and brother.

Cheryl is survived by her parents Ed & Linda Hanson, brother Doug (Becky) Hanson, nieces Joci and Jessica Hanson, and nephews Dylan & Cody Hanson, all of Highland, IN. She was also  survived by her Grandma...

Jun 1, 2014

Donna Lively, age 74, passed away peacefully at home, on June 1, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Edward; her two sons: Richard (Monica) Lively of Brownsburg, IN and Michael (Becky) Lively of Hammond, IN; her three grandchildren: Nick, Megan and Jenni were the light of her life. Also surviving are...

Jun 1, 2014

Yolanda Rose Zaremba age 83 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2014 She is survived by her children: Eugenia "Bugsy" (David) Homco of Boise, ID, Anthony "Sunnie" (Karen) Zaremba of Valparaiso, Claudia (Jerry) Eaton of Griffith, Brian Zaremba of Hammond, Dennis Zaremba of Wheatfield, IN; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sister:...

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

Marion P. Srakovcic age 58 of East Chicago, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014.

He is survived by his sisters: Ann (late Karl) Listar of Griffith, Mary Ann ( late Leo) Maggi of Griffith; nieces and nephew: Carol (Paul) Jacobs, Michele (Mike Lucero) Maggi; Christopher (Amanda) Srakovcic, Veronica Srakovcic, five great nieces, and one great great...

May 23, 2014

Mary Rose Monzek age 87 of Highland passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She is survived by her children: Darla (Dennis) Dugan, Ric (Tina) Monzek, Paulette (Michael) Ball, Phil Monzek and Charlie Monzek; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson; and brother, Mac (Lori) Sakal. Preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Ruth Sakal; husband,...

May 23, 2014

May 22, 2014

William J. "Bill" Ostrowski age 66 of Munster passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Michele

Daughters: Shannon (Jason) Berrisford, Courtney (Patrick Kurtz) Ostrowski, and Bridget (Lee) Tillema

Grandchildren: Sean, Abby, Logan, Aubrey, Landon.

Brother: Jim (Rosario) Ostrowski.

Sister-in-law: Denise...