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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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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