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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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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