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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

...

Dorothy R. (Robertson)  Waldron

Dorothy R. (Robertson) Waldron

Sep 5, 2013

Dorothy R. Waldron age 87 of Portage, formerly of Griffith passed away on

Thursday September 5, 2013.

She is survived by her children: Gary (Betty) Waldron of Highland

Daryl Waldron of Ft. White, FL.

LaDonna (Hank) Schmell of Liberty, MO.

Shauna Hartman of Hobart

13 grandchildren and...

Melody L. (Sears)  Urbaszewski

Melody L. (Sears) Urbaszewski

Sep 4, 2013

Melody L. Urbaszewski age 54 of Gary passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013

She is survived by her husband John

Children: Matthew John Urbaszewski III

David Urbaszewski

Jessee (Heather Mills) Urbaszewski

Dougie Urbaszewski

Brittney Urbaszewski

6 grandchildren

Good friends James Doran, Bobbie...

Kimberly A. (Hale)  Borowski

Kimberly A. (Hale) Borowski

Aug 30, 2013

Kimberly A. Borowski age 39 of Griffith passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013

She is survived by her husband of 6 years Andrew

Children: Nicholas, Kevin, and Taylor

Parents: Charles Hale and Karen Hale

Siblings: Mark Hale, Kathy (Mark) Bloomgren, Michael (Maryann) Hale and Steven Hale

Mother and...

Kenneth E.  Rhineberger

Kenneth E. Rhineberger

Aug 23, 2013

Kenneth Rhineberger age 39 of St John, passed away on Friday August 23, 2013.

He is survived by his wife Ann; step-son : Evan Scheiwe; parents: Larry and Sandra Rhineberger; father and mother-in-law: Dan Mary Lou Zurawski; Brother-in-law: Brian (Jeannie) Zurawski; niece: Kayla; nephews: Jacob and Nathan; and numerous Aunts Uncles and cousins.

Memorial service...

Josephine Julia (Augustynek)  Tall

Josephine Julia (Augustynek) Tall

Aug 18, 2013

Josephine J. Tall (nee Augustynek) age 82 of Hammond, formerly of Calumet City, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013.

She is survived by her daughters: Patricia (David) Barrickman, Brenda Tall, and Sandra

(Dennis Jr.) Zasada; grandchildren: Garth (Brooke) Lindner, Justin (Maribel) Lindner, Julia Zasada; great grandchild: Alexa Lindner; sister: Gertrude Ostrowski; sister-in-law: Dorothy Augustynek;...

Anita D. Leonard

Anita D. Leonard

Aug 16, 2013

Anita D. Leonard age 75 of Merrillville passed away on

Friday August 16, 2013

She is survived by her Sons: Patrick (Patricia) Leonard

Michael Leonard

Daughter: Victoria (Martin) Gardner

Grandchildren: Jennifer (Steve) Reyna, James (Betsy) Leonard,

David Gardner.

Great grandchildren: Emily Reyna and Whitney Reyna....

Theresa M.  Acevez

Theresa M. Acevez

Aug 9, 2013

Theresa M Acevez age 61 of Gary passed away on Friday August 9, 2013

She is survived by her husband, Pedro Romo; children: Maria (Jody) Riley, Andres "Danny", Melissa, Michael, Robert; step children: Guadalupe, Alfredo, Pedro, Manuel, and Josephine; grandchildren: Alex, Jody Jr., Maxx, Makayla, Miguel, and Angel; great granddaughter: Alice; sister: Guadalupe (Jesse) Mendoza; brothers: Louie...

David W. Patrick

David W. Patrick

Aug 9, 2013

David W. Patrick age 96 of Griffith, passed away on Friday August 9, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years: Lydia

Children: David Patrick and Lydia J. Patrick; Granddaughter Auriel L. Patrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents Stif and Mary Patrick and by his siblings William, Louie,...

Mary E. (Penrod)  Vanhorssen

Mary E. (Penrod) Vanhorssen

Aug 7, 2013

Mary E. VanHorssen age 70 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2013

She is survived by her husband of 43 years William "Bill"; children: Elene (Ray) Kuhns, Don (Carolyn) Muskin, Angie Muskin, George VanHorssen , Garret VanHorssen (Fiance' Teresa Lopez), Joe (Jennifer) VanHorssen, and Pete VanHorssen; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers: Calvin (Alma) Penrod,...

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