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Jacqueline E. (Feeney)  Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

George  "Freddie" Strickland

George "Freddie" Strickland

Sep 30, 2013

George "Freddie" Strickland Jr. age 62 of Portage formerly of Munster, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013.

He is survived by his daughter, Kailani Elizabeth Strickland; father: George Strickland Sr.; brother: Randy (Danette) Strickland; Step-Brother Jim Pack; sister: Kathy Kalbac-Herman, Terri; grandson: Jamison; nephew: Bart; nieces: Jennifer and Sara; aunts: Aridith Minch, Shirley (Henry) Jaworski; step...

John "Johansen" S.  Roll

John "Johansen" S. Roll

Sep 28, 2013

John S. Roll "Johansen", age 54 of Gary, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Rayliene; daughter: Rachael; son William "Billy"; father: William C. Roll of Hudson, FL; mother Betty Roll of Hammond; brother : Mike (Denise) Roll of Griffith; sister: Kathy (Everett) Hetrick of Hammond; nieces and...

Stephen A. Sulski

Stephen A. Sulski

Sep 28, 2013

Stephen A. Sulski age 84 of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday September 28, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Theresa "Torchy"

Children: Patricia (Gerry) Eckman, Steve (Mikell) Sulski Jr., Duane (Robin) Sulski, Suzanne Nauracy, Mary (Steve) Tai, and Karen Sulski.

Grandchildren: Michael Eckman, Linda Eckman, Allen Sulski, Peter...

Mark A. Hickman

Mark A. Hickman

Sep 23, 2013

Mark A. Hickman age 35 of Crown Point formerly of Hammond, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Mitzi Hickman of Crown Point; sisters: Tracy (Jonathan) Cox of Crown Point; niece: Regan; nephew: Gabriel; grandparents: Gene and Fleur Hickman; and by numerous Aunts Uncles and Cousins.

He...

Barbara L.  (Ross)  Kregel

Barbara L. (Ross) Kregel

Sep 23, 2013

Barbara L. Kregel, age 78, of Griffith, passed away on Monday September 23, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 59 1/2 years, Gene; daughters: Diane (Late Tom) Ranta of Crown Point, Donna Kregel of Phoenix, AZ, Sharon (Todd) Eriks of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Joanne (Mark) Joyce of Griffith, IN; grandchildren: Amy (Matt) Skura, Jennifer (Nick) Spitz,...

Anna Mae (Zellers)  Jarrell

Anna Mae (Zellers) Jarrell

Sep 17, 2013

Anna Mae Jarrell (nee Zellers), age 88, of Florida, formerly of Griffith passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2013.

She is survived by her son Bruce (Sandy) Jarrell; grandchildren: Renée Jarrell, and Scott (Kimberly) Jarrell; step-grandchildren Tammy (Donnie) Johnson; Tracy (Chris) Anderson; six great grandchildren (Will, McKenzie, Bryce, Brooke, Tate, & Audrey); sisters: Barbara Keilman, and Sharon...

Karen R. (Hastings)  Haynes

Karen R. (Hastings) Haynes

Sep 17, 2013

Karen R. Haynes, "The Taco Lady", age 70, of Griffith passed away Tuesday September 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Henry "Hank"; and daughter, Tammy Haynes of Valparaiso. Preceded in death by parents: Robert and Marie Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at White Funeral Home ,...

Joyce E.  (Mcmurry)  Mcmurry

Joyce E. (Mcmurry) Mcmurry

Sep 15, 2013

Joyce E. McMurry age 77 of Gary, passed away on

Sunday, September 15, 2013.

She is survived by her children: Janice Larmon, of Colorado and Debra (Dale) Houchin of Gary; grandchildren: Christopher Dausey, Craig Ross, Andrew Punak, Phillip Punak, Jennifer Punak, Cory Spriggs, Lydia Punak, and Richard Punak; and by her many great grandchildren. She...

Lenny E. "Lanny" Smith

Lenny E. "Lanny" Smith

Sep 15, 2013

Lenny "Lanny" E. Smith age 63 of Griffith passed away on Sunday September

15, 2013

He is survived by his wife of 19 years Sherry; children Bradley (Amanda) Smith of Racine, WI; Craig Smith of Albuquerque, NM, Andy Smith of Albuquerque, NM, Michelle (Patrick) Hachey of Franklin, NJ, and Scott (Vinita) Gilbert of DeMotte; grandchildren:...

Carey Gene "Bonz" Bonzani

Carey Gene "Bonz" Bonzani

Sep 5, 2013

Carey Gene "Bonz"  Bonzani age 53 of Griffith  passed away on Thursday September

5, 2013

He is survived by his wife of 14 years Patty

Son: Patrick Bonzani of Valparaiso

Stepson: Miles Collins of Griffith

Brothers Keith (Beth) Bonzani of Chicago

Brian Bonzani of Valparaiso

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