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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,...

William Wesley Potts

William Wesley Potts

Aug 3, 2013

William Wesley Potts age 82 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday August 3, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosaline; children: Mona Christman, of Lake of the Four Seasons, IN; William Potts Jr. (Diane Taylor) of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Justin, Claude, Melissa, Wesley (Aliki), Nicole, and Kathryn (Derek) ; great grandchildren: Gabriella, Paige,...

Cynthia A. (Smith)  Keen

Cynthia A. (Smith) Keen

Aug 2, 2013

Cynthia "Cindy" Keen age 65 of Griffith passed away on Friday August 2, 2013

She is survived by her husband of 43 years Leo Keen

Children: Douglas (Kathi) Keen of Westfield, IN

Ryan (Cathe) Keen of Indianapolis

Sheri (Mike) Worosz Jr. of Griffith

Grandchildren: Bridget, Sean, Matthew, Brendan, Michael,...

Maxine  (Detterline)  Scurtu

Maxine (Detterline) Scurtu

Jul 30, 2013

Maxine Scurtu (nee Detterline)age 84 of DeMotte, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2013

She is survived by her two daughters: Michele (Bill) Ostrowski and Denise Scurtu; seven grandchildren: Tammy Taylor, Shawn (Michelle) Hilgert, Ryan (Patti) Hilgert, Shannon (Jason) Berrisford, Lori Cooper, Courtney Ostrowski, and Bridget (Lee) Tillema; 12 great grandchildren: Sean, Logan, Aubrey,...

Adolph  Flores Jr.

Adolph Flores Jr.

Jul 28, 2013

Adolph Flores Jr. age 63 of Porter, formerly of Griffith IN passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013.  Adolph was a loving father, grandfather, brother and devoted son, loyal friend and diehard Bears fan. Adolph loved and lived life to its fullest; he was a hard worker and would lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

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Herbert Raymond Donsbach

Herbert Raymond Donsbach

Jun 18, 2013

Herbert R. Donsbach age 52 of Highland, passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years: Carol.

Children: Justin Donsbach, Holly Donsbach, and Nick Donsbach.

Mother: Shirley Donsbach

Sister: Vicky Cather

Brother: Lukey (Rhonda) Donsbach

He is also survived by...

Richard L. Vezey

Richard L. Vezey

Jun 17, 2013

Richard L. Vezey age 76 of Highland passed away on Monday June 17, 2013

He is survived by his daughter, Elise (Andy) Fryxell; son, Greg Vezey; grandchildren: Austen, Colton, Layla, and Nina.

He was Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Laura Vezey; brother, Phillip, and by his grandson Jordan.

Funeral services...

Laverne (Muir)  Henrie

Laverne (Muir) Henrie

Jun 15, 2013

HENRIE

LaVerne Louise Muir, 92, of Merrilville passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 15, 2013.  She was the widow of the late Clemuel P. Henrie who proceeded her in death.  She is survived by her son Marc M. Henrie (Patricia) of Jupiter, FL, Georgia Henrie of Crown Point, IN and Sue Henrie Strup (Dr....

Maryann (Volk)  Grcevich

Maryann (Volk) Grcevich

Jun 10, 2013

Maryann Grcevich age 66 of Griffith, passed on Monday June 10, 2013.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, John R. Grcevich; children: Guenivere (Mathew) Stinnett, Ben (Katie) Grcevich, James (Andrea) Grcevich, Timothy (Thynna) Grcevich, Jason (Kimberly) Grcevich, Brian (Jennifer) Grcevich, Amanda (Troy) Ruboyianes; 14 grandchildren; and by her brother: Paul (Terri) Volk.

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Raymond Melia

Raymond Melia

Jun 6, 2013

RAYMOND MELIA LANSING, IL Raymond Melia, age 44, of Lansing formerly of Dolton passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Rita Melia; sister, Renee (Bill) Kenzel; brothers: Robert (Dana) Melia, Ronald (Regina) Melia; nephews: Ryan, Dan, Jason, Tom, Dylan, Robert and Nick; numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his nephew, Jimmy Melia. Funeral...

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