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Charles E. Brummett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Jeanette E. (Duggan)  Walter

Jeanette E. (Duggan) Walter

Feb 22, 2014

Jeanette Edith Walter (nee Duggan) age 80 of Griffith, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

She is survived by her sons: Roy (Chris) Walter, and Martin (Barb) Walter both of Griffith; grandson: Roy Jr. "RJ" (Tori) Walter; great granddaughter: Raevyn Walter; and special companion: "Moe".

She was preceded in death...

Tricia A. (Lindsey)  Watkins

Tricia A. (Lindsey) Watkins

Feb 20, 2014

TRICIA A. WATKINS (LINDSEY)

HAMMOND, IN

Tricia A. Watkins ('Trish'), age 44, of Griffith, IN and formerly of Rockford, IL., passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014.  She is survived by her mother: Patricia (Larry) Burke; companion, friend and last love Daniel Krecik; sisters: Lori (Greg) Williams, Rhonda (Richard) Tavernie, Heather (Tom) Carrier, Tonya Spain;...

Josephine Alice (Krucek)  Wigsmoen

Josephine Alice (Krucek) Wigsmoen

Feb 18, 2014

Josephine A. Wigsmoen age 79 of Gary, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Richard Wigsmoen, Roberta Lock, James Wigsmoen, David (Susan) Wigsmoen, Tracy (Tammy) Wigsmoen, Michael Wigsmoen, Tina (Bill) Harling; Many grandchildren, and many great grandchildren; brothers: Robert (Helen) Krucek, John Krucek; and sister: Mary Krucek....

Armando E. "Peach" Ruiz

Armando E. "Peach" Ruiz

Feb 15, 2014

Armando E. Ruiz

"Peach"

Griffith, Indiana

Armando E. "Peach" Ruiz, age 70 passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2014 after a 31 month battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He appreciated all the love and support from his family and dear friends, especially the Dergo family and his buddies Kenny and...

Ruben Tejeda

Ruben Tejeda

Feb 7, 2014

Ruben Tejeda age 51 of Gary, formerly of East Chicago passed away on Friday February 7, 2014.

He is survived by his wife: Mary; children: Kristi, Kathy, and Kelly; mother: Maria Tejeda; sister; Irma (Hernan) Crespo; brothers: Alfonso (Maria) Tejeda Jr., Rick (Angela) Tejeda, and Gerry (Beth) Tejeda; nieces and nephews: Nicholas, Angelique, Margaret, Jennifer, Alfonso, Bianca,...

Clifford P.  Edwards

Clifford P. Edwards

Feb 3, 2014

Clifford Paul Edwards, age 77, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy; daughters: Lori (Tim) Mattozzi of FL., Lisa Edwards of TX., Brenda (Steve) White of GA.; grandchildren: Angela, Cristen, Jacob, Grant, Briana, Bradley, Brooke, Bridgette; great grandchildren: Chloe and Jackson; sisters: Norma Tulba, and Kathy...

Jack  L.  Smith

Jack L. Smith

Feb 1, 2014

Jack L. Smith age 80 of Griffith passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Serena

Children: Diane (Greg) Gordon of Schererville

Kirk "Minnow" Smith of Griffith

Granddaughter: Shannon (Josh) Teague of Highland

Great grandson: Logan Teague

Brother: Patrick...

Anthony "Tony" John Perrin

Anthony "Tony" John Perrin

Jan 31, 2014

Anthony "Tony" John Perrin age 57 of Highland passed away on Friday,  January 31, 2014

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Catherine

Sons: Tony D. and Alex

Sisters: Mary Ann (Allen) Cristwell

Catherine (Paul) Freeman, and Donna (James) Chant

Brother: James Perrin

Numerous nieces...

Charlene D. (Srakovcic)  Novinc

Charlene D. (Srakovcic) Novinc

Jan 26, 2014

Charlene "Dragica" D. Novinc, age 65, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Valentin; sisters: Ann Listar (late Carl) of Griffith and Mary Ann (late Leo) Maggi of Griffith; brother, Marion (Maria Montalvo) Srakovcic of East Chicago; nieces: Carolyn (Paul) Jacobs, Michele (Mike Lucero) Maggi, and Veronica...

William "Billy" R. Laviolette

William "Billy" R. Laviolette

Jan 21, 2014

William "Billy" Ray Laviolette, age 33, passed away peacefully January 21, 2014 in Munster, IN surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 2, 1980 to William and Christy Laviolette. He is survived by his loving father, William H. Laviolette, Jr. of Griffith; dear paternal grandmother, Pat Laviolette of Griffith; uncles: Carl Laviolette (Bridget) of Griffith and...

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