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Jean B. (York) Petrusic
Mar 19, 2013
Jean B. Petrusic age86 of Griffith, IN passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at
Munster Med Inn.
She is survived by 1 brother Don (Sally) York of Naples Florida
2 sisters Cynthia (John) South of England.
Kyra (David) Slack of Griffith
She will be missed by many loving...
Paul J. Fogarty Jr.
Mar 17, 2013
Paul J. Fogarty Jr. age 66 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2013.
He is survived by his sons: Devin and Justin Fogarty of Griffith;
brothers: Patrick (Diane) Fogarty, George Fogarty
sisters: Alice (Ron) Stojakovich, Karen (Kenny) Boring, Gretta (Larry) Garlutza, Teresa Leismer; ex-wife: Suzanne Fogarty; and by numerous nieces and...
Joseph Angelini Sr.
Mar 17, 2013
JOSEPH ANGELINI, SR. HAMMOND, IN Joseph Angelini, Sr., age 58 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He is survived by his son, Joseph (Tara) Angelini of Hammond; ex-wife, Sandra Angelini of Hammond; sister, Joan Marie Herrera of Schererville; brother, David C. West of Hammond; nieces: Jovonne, Juliana, Juanita, Amanda, Erin, Jessica, Aurora, Casandra and Caitlyn; nephews:...
Timothy K. Hunt
Mar 14, 2013
Timothy Hunt age 35 of Munster, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013.
services were held private.
Joseph E. Ignas
Mar 7, 2013
"Joe Benny"
Joseph E. Ignas
age 52, of Hammond IN.
Passed away on Thursday March 7, 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laura;
children: Thomas (Emily) Ignas,Timothy Ignas,Krystle Ignas, Lauren Ignas;
grandchildren Ayden, Brandon, Nevaeh, Emma;
mother, Marianne Ignas; step mother,...
Mary A. (Matovina) Worthington
Mar 5, 2013
Mary A. Worthington
age 88, of Gary formerly of Hammond IN.
Passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013
She is survived by her children: Trina (Allen) Ritz of Portage, Tina (William) Maywald of Griffith, and Tim Worthington of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Billy, Evan, and Sarah.
Mary was preceded in death by...
Roxanne D. (Hower) Kosenka
Feb 28, 2013
ROXANNE D. KOSENKA (nee Hower) GRIFFITH, IN Roxanne D. Kosenka, age 54, of Griffith passed away on Thursday February 28, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Tom; mother: Mary "PeeWee" Vasquez; siblings: Veronica Sanchez, Thaddeus Rodriquez Sr., Angelique (Ray) Figuerora, Cheryl Hower, Johnny Hower, Victoria Hower, Joseph Hower, Stephanie Hower, Violet Hower, and Jeff Hower; uncle, Anthony Vasquez;...
Wilma G (Hale) Mathews
Feb 26, 2013
Wilma G. Mathews age 82, of Griffith Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Services will be private.
For information please call White Funeral Home at 219)924-4100.
Carl Ray O'Rear
Feb 25, 2013
Carl Ray O'Rear age 58 of Griffith, passed away on Monday February 25, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Ja T. Ma-O'Rear; mother, Florence O'Rear of Nauvoo, AL.; brothers: Jerry Albert (Sandy) O'Rear of Tucson, AZ., Donald Glenn(Becky) O'Rear of Ft. Meyers, FL.;sister, Susanne (William) Owens of Sikeston, MO.; nephews and nieces: Jacob O'Rear, Jennifer Avegno,...
Jeneane E. (Paul) Hitchcock
Feb 10, 2013
JENEANE ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, IN Jeneane Elizabeth Hitchcock (nee Paul), age 39, of Queen Creek AZ formerly of Hammond IN. Born May 10, 1973, passed away unexpectedly February 10, 2013. Survived by husband, John; sons: Dawson Christopher and Ethan Nicholas Moulesong; stepdaughter, Trinity Hitchcock; parents: James and Janice Paul; brother, Jerry (Kelly) Paul; sisters: Julie (John) Swift...
Wanda G. (Sanders) Willingham
Feb 10, 2013
Wanda Willingham age 57 of Gary, IN went home to be with her savior on Sunday, February 10, 2013
She is survived by her husband of 40 years: James; children: Brian (Misty) Willingham, Michele (Duane) Wilingham-Hogle; grandchildren: Larry, Brandon, Tristen, Chelsie, Nolan, Charlie Ben, and Anna; brother: Jimmy (Ellen) Sanders; special friends: Mark (Robyn) Sepko; numerous nieces,...
Annette L. (Hulben) Conklin
Feb 7, 2013
Annette L. Conklin age 44 of Hobart, IN passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013
She is survived by her son: Joseph Nelson of FL;
father: Joseph Hulben of South Bend;
sisters: Kimberly Hodges of Niles, MI,
Kathryn (Delbert) Luipold of Merrillville,
Judie (Kenneth) Kraph of Tucson, AZ,
...Gerhard J Gaisser
Feb 2, 2013
BATTALION CHIEF GERHARD J. GAISSER "GG" After a long illness, it was Saturday, February 2, 2013, in the loving and caring hands of his daughter, Linda and his son, Karl that Gerhard peacefully passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Dyer. He was a lifetime resident of Northwest Indiana, living in Munster and Hammond. Gerhard was a...
James J. Harkins
Jan 25, 2013
James J. Harkins age 66 of Phoenix, Arizona formerly of Griffith
passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013
He is survived by his wife of 27 ½ years: Barbara Harkins
Children: Jamee (Todd) Queen of Griffith
Robin (Brian) Mahoney of Nashville, TN
Grandchildren: Evan, Madelynn and Lauren
...
Estelle Barbara Drozdz
Jan 23, 2013
Estelle Barbara Drozdz, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 23, 2013 in Jupiter Florida. The second of 5 children, Estelle was born April 5, 1921 to Michael and Eva (Torba) Ignarski in Hammond Indiana. She married Stanley Drozdz at St. Casimir's church in Hammond on November 14, 1942. Together, they had five children: Stanley Jr. (Francesca) of Litchfield...
Maurice J. Campbell Jr.
Jan 17, 2013
Maurice J. Campbell Jr., age 74 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margo; children: Mark (Becky) Campbell of Boone Grove and Christine Campbell of Griffith; grandchildren: Cheyenne and Chase; brother, Arthur (Bobbie) Campbell of TN; sister, Margaret Campbell of Highland; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, James Griggs...
Norma L. (Skinner) Fitzer
Jan 14, 2013
Norma L. Fitzer age 93 of Griffith, formerly of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday January 14, 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Schweitzer of Griffith; grandson, David (Michelle) Schweitzer of Griffith; great grandchildren: John and Collin; daughter-in-law, Marion Fitzer of Jessup, Iowa; sister, Evelyn Lippold of St Louis, MO. and by her numerous...
Eli G. Budack Iii
Jan 12, 2013
Eli G. Budack III age 50 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday January 12, 2013.
He is survived by his son: Eli Eugene Brandon, of Harriman, TN
Mother: Harriett M. Scott, of Flora, IL
Sisters: Mary Jo Budack, of Griffith
Lisa Budack, of Calumet Township
Brother: Carl Budack...
Thomas E. Welch
Jan 11, 2013
THOMAS E. WELCH SR. GRIFFITH, IN Thomas E. Welch Sr., age 84, of Griffith, passed away on Friday January 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, June; children: Linda (Bill) Tankersley of Safety Harbor, FL, Diane (Bruce) Spillman of Parker, CO, Cheryl (Steve Cole) Welch of Coco Beach, FL, and Mark (Yolanda) Welch of Griffith;...
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