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Margaret (Stover)  Roos

Margaret (Stover) Roos

Jan 19, 2014

Margaret "Maggie" Roos age 96 of Merrillville passed away on Sunday January 19, 2014

She is survived by her daughters: Donna (Richard) Elliott and Barb Blaze

Grandchildren: Pam (Mark) Neill, Steve (Yvette) Cook, Mike Blaze, Karin (Bill) Spurlock, and Mark (Tina) Blaze.

Great grandchildren: Zach, Christian, Taylor, Hannah, Sam, Colin, Ian, Brevin, Liam,...

Judith M.  (Viland)  Matusik

Judith M. (Viland) Matusik

Jan 19, 2014

Judith M. Matusik age 76 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014.

She is survived by her children: Kevin (Dawn Shoue) Matusik, Kim (Bill) Beck, and Sean (Dana) Matusik; grandchildren: Megan (Keith Henrikson), Michael, Matthew, Bridget, Michelle, and Logan; sisters: Sandy (Frank) Tokar and Camille (Ted) White.

She was preceded in death by...

Harold E.  Bridegroom

Harold E. Bridegroom

Jan 13, 2014

Harold E. Bridegroom age 79 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Bridegroom; children: Ed (Sue) Bridegroom, Valerie (Richard) Beck, Vanessa (Jeff) Farr; grandchildren: Eric, Alison, Josh, Jon, David, Kristen, Amber, Clarissa, Bobby, Stephanie, and Sarah; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, and nephews; friend Andi Wright; brothers: Richard...

Floyd  K Strohmeyer

Floyd K Strohmeyer

Jan 11, 2014

FLOYD K. STROHMEYER LANSING, IL Floyd K. Strohmeyer, age 90, of Lansing, IL passed away on Saturday January 11, 2014. He is survived by his children: Sharon LaFlech of Highland, Larry (Sandra) Strohmeyer of Lansing, Patty (Skip) Carnett of Highland; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and by his brother, Wayne Strohmeyer of CO. Preceded in death...

Winifred B. Ratajczak

Winifred B. Ratajczak

Jan 9, 2014

WINIFRED B. RATAJCZAK (NEE GAITHER) HAMMOND, IN Winifred B. Ratajczak, age 86, of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband, John F. "Rusty" Ratajczak in 1998, and her brother, John T. "Jack" (Cassie) Gaither in 2011. Wini is survived by her six children: Randi (Jerry) Pelczar...

Margaret T. (Mazalan)  Piorkowski

Margaret T. (Mazalan) Piorkowski

Jan 6, 2014

Margaret Piorkowski age 95 of Highland formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014.

She is survived by her sons: James (Alida) Piorkowski of Munster and Alan Piorkowski of Highland; daughter: Denise Piorkowski of Highland; grandchildren: Michael (Eben) Piorkowski and Christine Piorkowski

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and...

Matilda J.  Kish

Matilda J. Kish

Jan 3, 2014

Matilda J. Kish age 95 of Highland, passed away on Friday January 3, 2014.

She is survived by her daughter Arlyne (Alan) Filler of Highland; grandchildren Sue Vechey of Crown Point, Jayne (David) Lakackas of Lemont, IL, and Scott (Cheryl) Filler Schererville and by her great grandchildren Danny, Tom, and Katie Vechey, Eric and Nora Filler, and...

Victor August Swetky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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