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Frances J. (Pallick)  Kocon

Frances J. (Pallick) Kocon

May 20, 2014

FRANCES J. KOCON (NEE PALLICK) HESSVILLE (HAMMOND) Frances J. Kocon (nee Pallick) age 76, of Hessville (Hammond) passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Beloved wife for 52 years to Stanley S. Kocon, Sr. until the time of his passing on August 19, 2009. Survived by her children Mona (Nick) Plesha, Stanley...

Paul Olenik

Paul Olenik

May 16, 2014

Paul Olenik age 84 of Dyer, formerly of Hessville passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014.

He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Olenik, brothers Nick, Joe, Pete, Walter, Edward, Steve, and by his sister Sophie Borowiec.

Funeral services...

Frank E. Shourek Jr.

Frank E. Shourek Jr.

May 10, 2014

Frank E. Shourek Jr. age 71 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Linda, and sister: Barbara (Leonard) Lessner.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. and Ruth Shourek Sr.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 15,...

Helen C. Lakatos

Helen C. Lakatos

May 8, 2014

Helen C. Lakatos age 94 of Griffith passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014.

She is survived by her daughters: Virginia (Dennis) Guse,

Susan (Gifford) Robinette

Granddaughter: Michelle (P.K.) Das

Great Granddaughters the love of her life Katie and Kristen Das

Preceded in death...

David Alan Coulter

David Alan Coulter

May 6, 2014

David Alan Coulter age 54 of Merrillville, passed away on Tuesday May 6, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Amy Hemphill, Rachel Coulter, and Joshua Coulter; grandchildren Jacob and Cale Hemphill; brother: Andy (Laura) Coulter; sisters: Cindy Lopez, Michelle Pennycuff and by his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by...

Ariel G. Reed

Ariel G. Reed

May 6, 2014

Ariel G. Reed age 35 of Cedar Lake passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

She is survived by he children Jenna and Daniel.

Fiancé Jason Burkhart

Parents: William and Robin Reed

Brothers: Justin Reed, Steven Reed, Zachary Reed

Grandparents: William and Betsy Howe...

David  M.  Arens

David M. Arens

May 2, 2014

David M. Arens age 67 of Hammond passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Foy-Arens

Children: Anthony (Tiffany) Arens, Tracy (Joe) Brys and Jason (Anita) Foy

Grandchildren: Kaylyn,Joshua, Jake and Jordan, Cameron, Breanna, Domninique, and Lauren.

Sisters: Paula Zytko and Jeanette (Dennis) Casey

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Rex I. Harper

Rex I. Harper

May 1, 2014

Rex I. Harper age 81 of Gary, passed away on Thursday may 1, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Maudie; children Nancy (Alan) Brazaitis, Rex (Sherry) Harper Jr., Kevin (Betty) Harper, Sam (Kim) Harper, Gilbert (Polly) Harper, Doug (Fiance'e Barb) Harper, Roxanna (Annette) Harper, and JoAnna (Stephen) Hilliker; 30 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren,...

Leeann C. Riese-Allen

Leeann C. Riese-Allen

Apr 29, 2014

LeeAnn Carol Riese-Allen age 39 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday April 29, 2014

She is survived by her children: Jeremy Starks, Matthew Ciaccio Jr. and John Ciaccio

Parents Michael and Patricia Riese of Griffith

Brother: Aaron (fiancée Katie) Riese of Griffith

Nephews: Kaleb and Kolin

Manfredo E. Garza

Manfredo E. Garza

Apr 28, 2014

Manfredo E. Garza age 82 of Griffith, passed away on Monday April 28, 2014.

He is survived by his children: Yolanda (David) Martinez, Grace (Craig Bell) Mercks, and SanJuanita Garza; 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose' and Adela...

Jaime L. Perko

Jaime L. Perko

Apr 23, 2014

Jaime L. Perko age 44 of Highland, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2014 He is survived by his parents Mary Lou and Nick Perko,

Sister: Starr Ann (Ed) Roth,

Brother: Nickey Perko, and by his numerous Aunts, Uncle, and cousins who he loved and who loved him.

Jaime...

Ray G. Williams

Ray G. Williams

Apr 20, 2014

Ray G. Williams, age 90 of Highland, IN. passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jean and children:  Dr. John (Debby) Williams of Rushville, IN., Susan (Mark) Drapac of Munster, and Nancy (late Gregory) Brown of Highland; grandchildren:  Sarah (Dr. Chris) King, John Williams, Jr., Nick (Erin)...

Patricia Jane (Simpson)  Black

Patricia Jane (Simpson) Black

Apr 17, 2014

Patricia Jane Black, age 85 of Highland IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Forest; son: Greg (Tammy) Black of Lowell; grandsons: Jacob and Jesse Black both of Fishers, IN, and Josh Black of Lowell, IN; and by her brother: William (Jan) Simpson of Hymera, IN.

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Jimmie R.  (Pitts)  Bentley

Jimmie R. (Pitts) Bentley

Apr 15, 2014

Jimmie R. Bentley age 79 of Chicago, IL., passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Terry Harris, Michael (Shelly) Bentley, Jenny Bentley-Black, Margaret (Bruce) Mitchell, and Adam Williams;

11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and by her sisters Ruby Valle and Sandy (Tom) Suchala.

Jimmie was preceded in...

Sondra D. Ricks

Sondra D. Ricks

Apr 14, 2014

Sondra D. Ricks, age 75 of Crown point IN, formerly of Griffith IN, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Chuck; her children: Kathie (Doug) Price, Steven (Beth) Ricks, and Nancy (Michael) Villars;7 grandchildren: Joshua (Holly) Price, Amber Price, Aaron (Emily Publicover) Ricks, Chelsea Ricks, Elliott Ricks, Jennifer...

Patsey A (Richards)  Cole

Patsey A (Richards) Cole

Apr 10, 2014

Patsey A. Cole age 74 of Griffith passed away on Thursday April 10, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Charles (Grace) Cole, Penny (Mike) Battista , Carol Cole (late Doyle Kenton); Grandson: Charles Cole; Sisters: Peggy (John) McCulloch , Terry (Randy) Drummond

Preceded in death by her parents Rex and Alma Richards, and by...

David  E. Griffin

David E. Griffin

Mar 31, 2014

David E. Griffin age 75 of East Chicago passed away on Monday March 31, 2014. He was born on February 11, 1939 to Wilbur and Laurel Griffin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Phyllis Daughter: Cynthia Frederic Grandchildren: Tiffany, David, Jacob, Amanda, Megan, Michelle, Christopher, Matthew and Nicole. Great grandchildren: Gracelyn, Ariana, Gabriella, Jaxson, Parker and Juliana...

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