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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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