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Victor August Swetky
Dec 24, 2013
Victor August Swetky, age 56 of Hebron, formerly of Gary passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He is survived by his parents: Victor P. and Genevieve Swetky; siblings: Gloria Taylor, Leah (Jim) Tachtiris, and Mary West; niece, Samantha Cooper; nephews: Brett West, Zachariah (Michelle) Swetky. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM at...
Hattie M. (Obremski) Obremski
Dec 22, 2013
Hattie M. Obremski age 86 of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
She is survived by her sister: Helen (Dan) Briski of Griffith, nieces Nancy (David) Ranich and Debbie Briski; nephew Larry (Mary) Briski; 6 great nephews; 4 great nieces and 8 great great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death...
Maria (Mary) J. Bodnar
Dec 21, 2013
Mary J. Bodnar (DiMichele) age 87, of Highland In., passed away Saturday, December 21st. 2013. She was born in Scenaro, Italy and came to the United States when she was five years old with her mother Sabina. Her father Eduardo built them a home before their arrival. Mary met her husband John Bodnar when she was 15 years old...
Marjorie J. (Underwood) Shearer
Dec 5, 2013
Marjorie J. Shearer age 93 of Highland, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2013. She is survived by her children: Marlene Parker, James (Linda) Shearer, and Karen (Melvin) Blair; grandchildren: Tamera (David) Kepple, David Parker, Tanya Parker, Paul (Lisa) Shearer, Todd (Joellen) Shearer, James Shearer, Renee (Phillip) Sawyer, and Timothy Blair. 11 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren...
Thomas D. Trimble
Nov 27, 2013
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Thomas D. Trimble age 65 of Hammond, IN, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diana; daughters: Jane (Frank) Mrvan, Natalie (Steve) Darnell; grandchildren: Holly, Stefan, Olivia, Genevieve, Scarlett, Ava, Bowie; great grandson: Zaiden; brother: Richard (Dorothy) Trimble and by several nieces and...
Larry A. Witt
Nov 27, 2013
Larry A. Witt age 72 of Griffith, IN, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Shiella; children: Sherry Spinks, Larry A. (Christine) Witt Jr.; grandchildren: Paige Spinks, Adam, Windy, and Mitchell Witt; siblings Bill (Stella) Witt, Dora (Ed) Beard, Louise Mathis, Nancy Ward, Jake Witt, Douglas...
Sandy J. (Neitzel) Carr
Nov 21, 2013
Sandra "Sandy" J. Carr (nee Neitzel), passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, November 21, 2013. She was born to Raymond and Gertrude Neitzel on February 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carr, and Daughter Lori Bruno.
She is survived by her daughter, Nadine...
Joseph C. Spiccia
Nov 20, 2013
Joseph C. Spiccia age 75 of Gary passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2013
He is survived by his children: Laura (Scott) Gyure, Dawn Spiccia, Kimberly Sue (Joseph) Demo, and Darren S. Pacific.
Grandchildren: Vanessa, Sarah, Daniel, Michelle, Michael, Brandon, and Justin.
Great grandchildren: Brianna and Jayce
Brother: Albert (Barb) Spiccia...
Kathleen C. (Kucer) Uylaki
Nov 19, 2013
Kathleen C. Uylaki (nee Kucer) age 47 of Griffith, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
She is survived by her husbandof 28 years, Bryon; son: Kyle; step-daughter: Jaqueleen Uylaki; grandson: Christian Merrill; sibliings: Christine Kucer, Lisa (Donald) Curtis; nieces: Jessica (Eric Moore), Bailey; great niece and nephew Cadence; and McKale.
She was preceded...
Virginia F. (William) Hoffman
Nov 17, 2013
VIRGINIA F. HOFFMAN AURORA, CO Virginia, 100, died peacefully November 16, 2013 in Aurora, CO. Born July 1, 1913 in Dolton, IL. She is survived by her children: Patricia (Leo) Mayer, James (Marianne) Hoffman, William (Cheryl) Hoffman, Jr., Andrea (John) Burrow, Harriet (Terry) Tellmann, Julie (Bob) Griffin, Daniel (Nancy) Hoffman, and Marian Brennan; daughter-in-law Kathy Hoffman; numerous grandchildren, great...
Jacqueline E. (Feeney) Murphy
Nov 14, 2013
A true angel that walked on earth, Jacqueline Murphy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14 2013. A daughter, wife, mother, godmother, aunt, and friend to all, she will be missed and mourned forever.
Born on April 23, 1934 in East Chicago, Indiana to James & Velma Feeney and godparents Tom Feeney Sr. and Maryellen Feeney, and...
Madlyne K. (Biesen) Bruner
Nov 6, 2013
Madlyne K. Bruner age 91 of Highland, IN, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters: Linda Cartwright (Jim Wolfe) of Highland, Laura Bruner (Bob Pazzi) of Crown Point; grandchildren: Kathryn (Ken) Greer, Michelle Bruner, Angelina Bruner, Russell (Julie) Cartwright, Tiffaney Woudema, Cassandra Doan, Meghan...
Douglas S. Hensley
Oct 29, 2013
Douglas S. Hensley age 71 of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2013.
He is survived by his son: Dan Hensley of Las Vegas; grandchildren: Alexandria Hensley, of Texas, Timothy Hensley of Las Vegas; siblings: Gertrude Ann (late Gene) Kingston of Highland, Jerry (Eileen) Hensley of Highland, Mary Dooley (late Charles) of Highland, and numerous...
Julia (Morales) Sandoval
Oct 28, 2013
Julia Sandoval, age 95, of East Chicago, IN passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. She was born in Salamanca Guanajuato, Mexico but lived all her life in East Chicago, IN. Julia became a citizen of the United States of America on September 24, 2004 at the age of 86 years old. She is survived by her children: Connie (Jesus)...
Nicholas A Kinzer
Oct 27, 2013
Nicholas A. Kinzer age 74 of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Linda; children: Michelle Butler, Erin Kinzer; grandsons: Ian and Noah; siblings:Tim (Linda) Kinzer, Tom (Marie) Kinzer, Hank (Penny) Kinzer, Kenny Kinzer, Mary Kinzer, Margaret (Jim) Rauber, John Kinzer; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is...
Stanisslaw Dabrowski
Oct 20, 2013
Stanisslaw Dabrowski age 58, of St John, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m . directly at Salvatorian Fathers Monastery, located at 5755 Pennsylvania St , in Merrillville , IN . Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, October 24th, from 6:00 p.m . until 8:00...
Frank D. Church
Oct 18, 2013
Frank D. Church age 67 of Griffith, passed away on Friday October 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Sheila, children Scott (Mindi) Church of Valparaiso and Stefanie (Michael) Copp of Griffith; grandchildren Breanne and Gregory Copp and Bradley Church; siblings Brenda Cox, Larry (Peggy) Church, Maureen (Ray) Hoskins, and Judy (Bob) Farrar. Frank is...
Thomas A. Bukowski Iii
Oct 14, 2013
Thomas A. Bukowski III, age 42, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Anne (nee Barenie); son, Thomas A. Bukowski IV; parents: Thomas A and Marsha (nee Dean) Bukowski Jr.; brother: Edward (Julie) Bukowski ; nephew: Alex; grandmother: Eleanore (nee Szymanski) Bukowski; parents-in-law: Mervyn G. and...
Geraldine E. (Pickett) Foust
Oct 4, 2013
Geraldine E. Foust age 75 of Griffith, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013.
She is survived by her children: Frank (Christy Ryan) Foust, Brent (Marie) Foust, Carla (Michael) Csaszar; grandchildren: Carl (Lisa), Kristi, Robert, Samantha, Brent; and great granddaughter: Sydney.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Elveree and by her...
John William Hall
Oct 4, 2013
John William Hall age 87 of Hammond, passed away on Friday October 4, 2013. He is survived by her daughter Vickie (Jeff) Bunnell of Hebron; grandson Brent Tomb; sister Elsie (Wade) Rowlett; sister-in-law Betty Umbarger, and by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Arch and May, wife Nina, brother Jim, and by his...
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