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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...
Charles E. Brummett
Mar 28, 2014
Charles E. Brummett age 91 of Schererville passed away on Friday March 28, 2014
He is survived by his children: Frank (Susan) Brummett of Schererville
Ron Brummett of Phoenix, AZ, and Sheila Jordan of Schererville
Grandchildren: Jonas, Amber, India, Paige, Laurel, Walker, and Adam.
Great Grandchildren: Kyle, Nikki, Christopher, Wyatt, Isaiah,...
Christopher L Acevez
Mar 27, 2014
Christopher L. Acevez age 31 of East Chicago passed away on Thursday March 27, 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 9 years Tiffany
Children: Julian, Jacqilyn, Jordan
Sister: Stephanie (Stephen) Collins
Brother: Jeremy Acevez
Sister-in-laws: Laurie (Joe) Cortez
Cynthia Niaves
Numerous nieces and...
Joseph "Joe" R. Mcneill
Mar 24, 2014
Joseph "Joe" R. McNeill, age 54 of Griffith IN, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014.
He is survived by his parents, William and Pauline "Paula" Schmidt of Griffith IN.; two brothers: Steven (Alena) McNeill of Olalla, WA., Bruce (Cynthia) McNeill of Newberg, IN. and one sister: Amy Ray-Schmidt of Fort Wayne, IN.
Joseph was...
Jimmie A. (Brooks) Fortner
Mar 8, 2014
Jimmie A. Fortner (nee Brooks), age 79 of Punta Gorda FL, formerly of Griffith IN, passed away on Saturday March 8, 2014.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; children: Nancy (Mike) Stout of Griffith, Judy Young of Griffith, Richard Jr. "Butch" (Gail) Fortner of Griffith, and Michael (Marcy) Fortner of Dyer; 14 grandchildren;...
Jean A. (Marciniak) Vuich
Mar 4, 2014
Jean A. Vuich age 91 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Renee Vuich (Mark) Glaser of NC.; Grandchildren Emilia, Chloe, and Konner. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Ann Marciniak, husband Emil, Brother Joseph, and...
Ricardo "Ric" Moreno
Mar 2, 2014
Ricardo "Ric" Moreno, age 60 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2014.
He is survived by his loving companion and friend in life Peggy Smock; daughter Jennette Nicole Moreno; step-children: Nancy (Andy) Anderson, Tim (Roberta) Smock; grandchildren: Emma, Grace, Kelsey and Ty; father Alfonso (Anna) Moreno Sr; brothers: Alfonso Moreno Jr., Juan (John Knazur) Moreno,...
Ida Mae (Marsh) Patterson
Mar 1, 2014
Ida Mae Patterson age 83 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2014.
She is survived by her sons: Chester (Peggy) Patterson, Tom (Denise) Patterson, and Scott Jr. Patterson; Grandchildren: Michael, Elizabeth, and Misty (Todd) Heintz; Great Granddaughters: Rea and Ariana Heintz, and by her brother Jack (Tootsie) Marsh.
Ida was preceded in death...
Sari L. (Seltzer) Przewoznik
Feb 28, 2014
Sari L. Przewoznik age 65 of Griffith formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
She is survived by her children: Joseph Paul (Kristina) Przewoznik, Rachel Dina Przewoznik; step-children: Edward M. (Patricia) Przewoznik, Veronica Lynn (Jessica) Przewoznik, Anthony Paul (Roberta) Przewoznik; grandson: Edward Leonard Przewoznik; granddaughter: Nevaeh Paige Przewoznik; brothers: Gerry David (Deborah) Seltzer,...
Paula Sue (Palo) Palo
Feb 26, 2014
Paula Sue Palo, age 60 of Gary, passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2014.
She is survived by her daughter: Carrie Snyder; grandchildren: Brittney and Breanna Palo; great grandchild: Maximus Alexander Jaxson Kruse; brother: Kent Palo; sisters: Carolyn, Pam Pence and Diane Dorsey; niece Jennifer Wolfe; nephews: Justin Palo, Shannon Palo, Greg Byczko, and Bryan Byczko.
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