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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

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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

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...

Cody J. "Cody Bear" Lejeune

Cody J. "Cody Bear" Lejeune

Jun 4, 2013

Cody J. LeJeune "Cody Bear" age 19 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, as a result of a fatal car accident.

He is survived by his mother: Tammy LeJeune (Dave Hucko); father: Joseph LeJeune (Karen Sulski); brother: Taylor LeJeune; sister: Amanda Belcher; grandparents: Pete and Pam Catizone, Larry and Vickie Mason, and Marian LeJeune;...

Arthur Allen Vancuren Sr.

Arthur Allen Vancuren Sr.

Jun 3, 2013

ARTHUR ALLEN VAN CUREN, SR. GARY, IN Arthur "Art" Allen VanCuren Sr., age 73 of Gary passed away Monday, June 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Belcher VanCuren of 34 years; sons: Arthur "Champ" Allen VanCuren Jr., Gerald (Jodi) VanCuren, Paul Allen VanCuren, James "Jimmy" R. (Cyndi) Harbin, and John Wayne VanCuren; daughters: Tina L....

Ryan  Anthony Bailey

Ryan Anthony Bailey

May 30, 2013

RYAN A. BAILEY HIGHLAND, IN Ryan A. Bailey, age 35, of Highland, passed Thursday May 30, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Janet (Armando) Ruiz of Griffith; father, Larry (Denise) Bailey of Terre Haute; brother, Christopher (Samantha Taylor) Bailey; grandmother, Theresa (Chris) Christensen of Highland; aunt, Denise (William) Sweginnis of FL; uncle: David (Jennifer) Bailey of Griffith; great...

Christy L. (Kasmark)  Laviolette

Christy L. (Kasmark) Laviolette

May 27, 2013

Christy Laviolette (Kasmark) age 57, lifelong resident of Griffith, passed away on March 27, 2013 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by a loving husband of 36 years, William Laviolette Jr.;  devoted son, Billy Laviolette; sisters: Deborah (James) Musil of Dallas, Texas, Dawn (Tom) Largus, of Highland, Indiana;...

Julia (Scheeringa)  Vandernoord

Julia (Scheeringa) Vandernoord

May 27, 2013

Julia VanDerNoord, age 92 of Griffith passed away Monday, May 27, 2013. She is survived by her children: Gary (Carol) VanDerNoord of Highland and Nancy (Terry) Burbridge of Highland; grandchildren: Carey (Carla) VanDerNoord, Jennifer (Joseph) Jasiak, Betsy (Daniel) Quasney, Lee (Sallie) Krooswyk, Lon (Laurie) Krooswyk, Kathryn (Larry) Carter, and Raymond Stoll; 27 great grandchildren; brother, Ron (Sylvia) Scheeringa; sister,...

David  Suto

David Suto

May 23, 2013

DAVID W. SUTO SR. HIGHLAND, IN David W. Suto Sr., age 73 of Highland, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie; children: Sharon Suto- Madura, David Suto Jr., Kimberly (David) Glisson, Melynda (Darrin) McFee and Angela Suto; grandchildren: Jonathan (Jessica) Suto, Megan Mcfee and Lauren Mcfee; great grandchildren: Kaitlyn;...

Kathleen M. (Condron)  Franko

Kathleen M. (Condron) Franko

May 22, 2013

KATHLEEN M. FRANKO CROWN POINT, IN Kathleen M. Franko, age 65, of Crown Point passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles; children: Robert "Bob" Franko and Melissa (Dennie) Walley both of Crown Point; grandchildren: Hannah Walley and Ella Walley; sister, Gayle VanSessen of Crown Point; brother, Bill (Sue) Condron...

Theresa  C. White

Theresa C. White

May 21, 2013

Theresa C. White age 83 of East Chicago, formerly of Schererville, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2013.

She is survived by her sons: Robert White (Dina Palomo), of East Chicago, William (Marge) White, of Hammond, IN.; five grandchildren; Christopher (Wendy) Gomersall, Ryan White, Jenni (Eric) Ganser, Jason White, Brandy White; three great grandchildren, with one great...

Michael  Jerome Buchko

Michael Jerome Buchko

May 19, 2013

Michael Jerome Buchko

Michael J. Buchko Jr., 74, of Griffith, IN, formerly of Gary, IN passed away  at 1:18 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St. Mary Hospital, Hobart, IN.

He was born on February 15, 1939 in Gary, IN, the son of Michael and Emelia Buchko.  He married Janice M. Marshall on September...

Jeanine C. (Demartino)  Rhymer

Jeanine C. (Demartino) Rhymer

May 16, 2013

Jeanine C. Rhymer age 60 of Griffith, formerly of Indiana Harbor passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years: Eugene

Children: Timothy (Lindsay) Rhymer of Stillwater, OK. and Karen Rhymer of Griffith

Grandson: Finn

She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony...

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