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Harry K. Hall

Harry K. Hall

Nov 14, 2012

Hall, Harry K. Age 68, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Linda; children, Kenneth Hall, Randy McClure, Richard (Kathy) McClure, Shanda (Calvin) McNutt, and Amber (Clarence) Dickson; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Alex (Louise) Bodak, Joyce (Albert) Fowler, and Gerald (Paula) Hall. Harry was preceded in...

Geraldine E. (Potraza)  Potraza

Geraldine E. (Potraza) Potraza

Nov 9, 2012

Geraldine E. Potraza (Geri), age 68, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ranta of Schererville; brother, Joseph (Linda) Potraza of Cleveland, sister-in-law, Mary Potraza of Dallas; uncle, Raymond (Alice) De St. Aubin of Tennessee, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, god children, cousins; friends and TWA Family. Preceded in death...

Alvin  J. Scolnik

Alvin J. Scolnik

Nov 7, 2012

Alvin J. Scolnik, age 86 of Munster, Indiana passed away on Wednesday November 7, 2012

He is survived by his wife of 42years: Virgene

Children:

Steve (Elena) Scolnik, Glenn (Donna) Scolnik, Dianne (Leonard) Richardson, Kelly (Tim) Milan, Andrea (Michael) Olson, and Steven (Joan) Stevenson;

Grandchildren: Doug, Whitney, Leo, Keith, Dawn, Heather,...

Donna L.  (Stivers)  Kowalisyn

Donna L. (Stivers) Kowalisyn

Nov 2, 2012

DONNA KOWALISYN

St. John, IN Formally of Griffith, IN

Donna L. Kowalisyn (nee Stivers), age 80, passed away on Friday November 2, 2012.  She is survived by daughters Nanette (Gary) Raduenz of Dyer, Diane Kowalisyn of Lowell, Pamela Kowalisyn of Richmond, IN; son Nicholas S. Kowalisyn of Crown Point; her precious grandchildren, Shawna (Keith) Coleman,...

Lillian (Podgorski)  Demeter

Lillian (Podgorski) Demeter

Oct 31, 2012

Lillian L. Demeter age 78 of Crown Point, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012.She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph; children: Vanesa (Murray) Pierce, Joseph (Kristy) Demeter, and David Demeter, grandchildren: Justin, Josh (Audie), and Alyssa Demeter, Matthew Pierce, Allison and, Jacob Demeter

great grandchild: William Joseph, sisters: Isabell Carlson, Helen (Jay) Lax,...

Leslie H.  Fahey

Leslie H. Fahey

Oct 27, 2012

Leslie H. Fahey. age 77 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Saturday Oct. 27, 2012

He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children: Brenda (Bill) Kobeszka, Paula (Mike) Maggi, Shawn (Michelle) Fahey, Leslie (David) Gilbert, Saundra (Adam) Hoover, Kathy (Fiancée Ken) Fahey; numerous grandchildren and, great grandchildren; sisters: Darlene Larkin, Sherri (Jim) Eaves, and also by his...

Paul M. Steeley

Paul M. Steeley

Oct 26, 2012

Paul M. Steeley of Gary, Indiana passed away Friday, October 26, 2012.

Charles E. Schultz

Charles E. Schultz

Oct 23, 2012

Charles E. Schultz Sr. age 77 of Dyer, Indiana passed away on Tuesday Oct. 23, 2012

He is survived by his children: Charles Schultz Jr., Mike (Darlene) Schultz, Carol (Paul) Oloughlin, Amy (Dan) Schultz; 12 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; brother, Russell (Geneva) Schultz; sisters: Margaret Hinkle, Naomi Hudson, Mary (Jack) Hogan; and also by his...

Cindy Arnold

Cindy Arnold

Oct 14, 2012

Cindy L. Arnold age 55 of Hammond passed away on Sunday Oct. 14, 2012

She is survived by her son: Paul;

mother Cherie Arnold;

siblings: Jeane (Dennis) Hicks,

James (Debra) Arnold,

Jerri (Pam) Arnold,

Bobby (Candy) Arnold;

and several nieces and nephews.

She...

Ismael  Saucedo

Ismael Saucedo

Oct 12, 2012

Ismael Saucedo age 51 of East Chicago passed away on Friday Oct.12, 2012

He is survived by his children: Stephanie, Christopher, Adriana, and Rubiella.

Grandchildren: Miguel, C.J.

Mother: Inocenta Saucedo

Siblings: Mary (Javier) Garcia

Rosario (Juan) Gonzales

Rosa Garza

Esteban Saucedo

Patricia (Javier)...

Edward  B. Gajdos

Edward B. Gajdos

Oct 9, 2012

Edward Gajdos age 69 of Dyer, Indiana passed away on Tuesday Oct. 9, 2012

He is survived by his beloved and loving wife of 46 years Joan, his forever and ever loving children:

Thomas (Linda),

Timothy (Monica);

adorable granddaughters the pride of his life Isabella and Emma;

special brother...

Robert O. Carroll

Robert O. Carroll

Oct 6, 2012

Robert O. "Bob" Carroll age 61 of Griffith passed away on Saturday

October 6, 2012

He is survived by his wife Rozanne of 38 years

Sons: Jeff (Kelley) Carroll of Crown Point

Jason Carroll of Chicago

Grandson: Benjamin Robert and a Granddaughter on the way.

Mother: Elsie...

Dorothy Maxine (Wiltshire)  Frye

Dorothy Maxine (Wiltshire) Frye

Oct 6, 2012

Dorothy "Maxine" Frye age 84 of Griffith passed away on Saturday Oct. 6, 2012

She is survived by her children: Patty Cogdill of Griffith,  Judi (Ed) Dixon of Melissa, TX,  Kathy (Michael) Dobosz of Griffith

Grandchildren: David, Michael, Michelle, Amy, Tim, Brian, Jason, Jeremiah, Ashley, Michael & Abbey

13 Great grandchildren

...

Gusta  D.  (Rogers)  Park

Gusta D. (Rogers) Park

Oct 5, 2012

She is survived by her children: Patsy (David) Narjes, Jerry (Judy) Park, Ted (Dawn) Park, and Ritchie Park. Grandchildren: Jimmie, Gregory, Michael, Lisa, and Brad. She is also survived by her 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sisters Marvadean Willowby, Doris (Larry) Kirk, and by her brother Jewel (Maxine) Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents Onie...

Helen  Britton

Helen Britton

Sep 29, 2012

Helen M. Britton age 78 of Munster, formerly of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away on Saturday September 29, 2012.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Celozzi

Grandchildren Frank Edward Celozzi,

Matthew Adam Celozzi,

Michael Anthony Celozzi.

Preceded in death by her parents Garland and Martha; husband, Edward;...

Jennie (Stempien)  Sieja

Jennie (Stempien) Sieja

Sep 28, 2012

Jennie Sieja age 91 of Highland, passed away on Friday September 28, 2012.

She is survived by her son Michael Sieja: grandchildren David Kolwyck, Elizabeth Talamantez, and Matthew Kolwyck. Great grandchildren: Andrew Kolwyck, Kathryn Kolwyck, Kennedy Talamantez, Dalton Talamantez, and Garrett Talamantez, and by her brother: Alex Stempien.

She was preceded in death by her...

Daniel William Anspach

Daniel William Anspach

Sep 25, 2012

Daniel Willaim Anspach age 53 of East Chicago passed away on Tuesday, September 25 th

He is survived by his Children: Lindsey Anspach and Anthony Anspach

Grandchildren:Kayli Raskosky, Bethanie Bartels, Marcus Harrison, Alayja Douglas,

Lakesha Douglas, Tasheal Douglas and Quentin Douglas

Preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Grace Ann....

Jean  (Kirk)  Oros-Kirk

Jean (Kirk) Oros-Kirk

Sep 24, 2012

Jean Kirk-Oros age 80, of Munster, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012.

She is survived by her children: Teresa (late James) Hardy, Emil (Lori) Poppa, John (Tina) Poppa, Virgil Poppa;

19 Grandchildren;

29 Great Grandchildren;

Siblings: Eileen (late Howard) Dothager,

Edward A (Leslie) Kirk,

Joseph "Skip"...

Bessie Adkins

Bessie Adkins

Sep 21, 2012

Bessie "Betty" Adkins age 98 of the Lake County area, passed away on Friday September 21, 2012.

She is survived by her children: Barbara (Albert) Spiccia

Jerry (Jeanette) Justice

Shiella (Larry) Witt

Joyce (James) Stout

15 Grandchildren

27 Great grandchildren

19 Great Great grandchildren

...

Agnes M.  Smith

Agnes M. Smith

Sep 17, 2012

AGNES M. SMITH HIGHLAND, IN Agnes M. Smith, age 79, of Highland, passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 17, 2012 after a long battle with heart disease. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. Agnes retired after a 30 year career with Tilles Furniture store. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Clara...

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