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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Jun 15, 2013
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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
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
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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