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Edward Leo Helfen

Edward Leo Helfen

Jul 26, 2012

EDWARD LEO HELFEN "CANDY MAN" GRIFFITH, IN Edward Leo Helfen, age 74 of Griffith, passed away Thursday July 26, 2012. He is survived by his son, Joe (Karen) Helfen of Norfolk, VA; grandchildren: Matthew (Victoria) Helfen, Tiffany (Lorenzo) Alverez, Joshua Helfen, Tabitha Helfen, Jenny Helfen, and Jacob Helfen.; great grandchildren: Harley and Alex Helfen, Grace, Gabriel, and Luis Alvarez,...

Arnold Austgen

Arnold Austgen

Jul 24, 2012

ARNIE AUSTGEN MERRILLVILLE, IN Arnie Austgen, age 91, of Merrillville was called home by his Lord and Savior on July 24, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1921 to William and Mary Austgen. Arnie grew up working on his parent's dairy farm until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World...

Betty (Benton)  Jedlinski

Betty (Benton) Jedlinski

Jul 19, 2012

BETTY J. JEDLINSKI MERRILLVILLE, IN Betty J. Jedlinski, age 76 of Merrillville, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Roger) Lane of Griffith; grandchildren: Eric, Joshua, Brandi, Brittney and Grace; great grandchildren: Celsi, Breanna, Kayle, Olivia and Katherine; brother, Robert (Thelma) Benton; and sisters: Ruth Imagene Wilcox and Mary Lou Borts. She...

Jean  Carol Stack

Jean Carol Stack

Jul 16, 2012

JEAN CAROL STACK GRIFFITH, IN Jean Carol Stack age 78 of Griffith passed away on Monday July 16, 2012. She is survived by her children: Robert (Sandy) Stack of Griffith, Debbie (Dean) Billings of Ohio, Becky Howerton of Black Oak, Patty (Dale) Lamb of Griffith, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl...

Edward  A. Kolisz

Edward A. Kolisz

Jul 10, 2012

Edward A. Kolisz age 80 of Hammond passed away on Tuesday July 10, 2012

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years: Helen;children: David (Sherry) Kolisz, Michael (Barbara) Kolisz of Griffith, Karen (Mark) Owens of Pittsburgh, PA, Donna Kolisz of Hammond, Edward Jr. (Olympia) Kolisz of Crown Point; Grandchildren: David Jr., Christine, Stephanie (Bryan) Miloshoff,...

Harry Edward  Dunmire

Harry Edward Dunmire

Jul 5, 2012

HARRY EDWARD DUNMIRE GRIFFITH, IN Harry Edward Dunmire, age 82, of Griffith passed away Thursday July 5, 2012 at Riley Hospice. Harry was born May 26, 1930 in Monongahela, PA where he grew up until he joined the United States Army . He was proud to be a veteran and spent much of his time at the VFW and...

Michael Fetzer

Michael Fetzer

Jun 28, 2012

Michael L. Fetzer age 54 of Crown Point, passed away on Thursday June 28, 2012.

White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 219) 924-4100

Margret (Evans)  Arnold

Margret (Evans) Arnold

Jun 17, 2012

MARGRET JO ARNOLD (NEE EVANS) GARY, IN Margret Jo Arnold (nee Evans), 75, of Gary made her journey home to heaven surrounded by her family on June 17, 2012. Marge was born May 18, 1937. She is survived by her children: Billy (Beverly) Arnold, Virgil (Susan) Arnold, Rebecca Splitgerber, Dorris (Bobby) Owensby, Mary (Paul) White, and Janice Arnold; loving...

Jordan R. Vezey

Jordan R. Vezey

Jun 17, 2012

Jordan R. Vezey, age 27 of Highland, passed away Sunday June 17, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Elise (Andy) Fryxell of Highland; sisters: Layla Fryxell and Nina Fryxell; fiance: Eve Hoang; grandparents: Richard and Janet Vezey, Robert and Sandy Alonzo, and Lowell and Becky Fryxell; great grandmother, Benita Alonzo; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death...

Joan M. (Rosek)  Crook

Joan M. (Rosek) Crook

Jun 17, 2012

Joan M. Crook of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 White Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Donald A. Gotch

Donald A. Gotch

Jun 15, 2012

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Donald A. Gotch age 62 of Griffith, passed away on Friday June 15, 2012

He is survived by his step brothers: Frank Baird of Troy, IL. and B ill (Mary) Baird of New Albany, IN.: numerous nieces and nephews, and by his uncle Donald (Leona) Salmon of Hammond.

He is preceded in...

Joseph W. Golembenski

Joseph W. Golembenski

Jun 14, 2012

Joseph W. Golembenski, age 87 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012. He is survived by his daughters: Shirley Wartsbaugh of Hammond and Sharon (Michael) Trinks of Hammond; grandsons: Joey Trinks, Tony Wozniak, Kenneth Madura and Matthew Madura; and stepdaughter, Leona (Ken) Madura of Branson, MO. Preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Sr. and Bell; and...

Andrew Bernard Skowronski

Andrew Bernard Skowronski

Jun 10, 2012

Mother: Iris Bernard

Father: Leonard Skowronski

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Virginia  F. (Harris)  Trujillo

Virginia F. (Harris) Trujillo

Jun 2, 2012

Virginia F. Trujillo age 82 of Gary, passed away on Saturday June 2, 2012.

She is survived by her sons: Robert (Jodee) Trujillo, Ronald (Diane) Trujillo, and Kenneth Trujillo Sr.

12 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Wilma Harris, husband Robert, daughters Darlene Cooper...

Paul Baccino

Paul Baccino

May 24, 2012

Paul J. Baccino age 53 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday May 24, 2012.

He is survived by his son: Christopher (fiancee Elissa Heidler) Baccino

Daughter: Carey Baccino

Father: Bert Baccino

Brothers: Leonard (Debbie) Baccino, Mark Baccino, Greg (Joyce) Baccino, Jim Baccino, and Bert (Michelle) Baccino.

and by his...

Marie M. (Marsh)  Hunter

Marie M. (Marsh) Hunter

May 23, 2012

Marie Hunter age 90 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2012.

She is survived by her sisters: Ida Patterson

Wanda (Carl) DeHaven

Brother: Jack (Tootsie) Marsh

Nieces and Nephews: Chester (Peggy) Patterson, Tom (Denise) Patterson, Scott Jr. Patterson, Leroy (Jamie) Marsh, Twila Marsh, Marvin (Lyn) McCarty, Donald (Pam) McCarty,...

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