Obituaries

May 6, 2012

Marie E. Gehrt age 85 of Lowell, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2012.

She is survived by her children: Terry (Dennis) Willis

Garry (Denise) Gehrt

Tammy (Jim) Montgomery;

Grandchildren: Brian, Greg, Jason, Nick, Kayla,

Brittany, Jordan, Doreen, Brian,

May 6, 2012

Jean H. Seberger age 81 of Griffith passed away on Sunday, 6th of May 2012.

She is survived by her Husband of 56 years Fred

Children: Debbie (Kurt) Gouwens, Donna Seberger, Darlene (Terry) Williams, David (Lori) Serberger;

Grandchildren: Keith (Jeannie), Kelly and Kevin Gouwens, James and Matthew Williams, and...

Apr 21, 2012

BRIAN H. PETERSEN HAMMOND, IN Brian H. Petersen, age 64 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. He is survived by his brother, Eugene (Peggy) Petersen; niece, Melissa (Dave) Colby; nephew, David (Lauren) Petersen; great niece, Avery; and great nephews: Archer and Elliott. Brian was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene and Charlotte Petersen. Funeral services...

Apr 20, 2012

Linda L. Caldwell age 64 of Hammond, Passed away on Friday April 20, 2012.

She is survived by her daughters Carrie Cauldwell - Frye of Valparaiso and Jenifer Caldwell of Hammond.

Grandchildren: Kelly ( Joey ) Miller, Ryan Caldwell - Frye, Kristen Caldwell, Tyler Cauldwell- Frye, Katie Caldwell, Courtney Caldwell, and Kara Caldwell.

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Apr 19, 2012

BERNADETTE G. POTRAZA (NEE DE ST. AUBIN) GRIFFITH, IN Bernadette G. Potraza (nee de St. Aubin), age 93 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2012. She is survived by her daughters: Geraldine E. Potraza and Mary B. Ranta; son, Joseph E. (Linda) Potraza; daughter- in-law, Mary A. Potraza; grandchildren: Wendy (Michael) Frazier, Dawn (Donald) Clark, Kyle (Lisa)...

Apr 19, 2012

CLARA E. CHAPPEY GRIFFITH, IN Clara E. Chappey, age 98, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012. She is survived by her daughters: Jeannette McBride and Priscilla Kirk; and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Clara was preceded in death by her parents: John and Verne Hough; husband, Henry; son, Richard; and by...

Apr 17, 2012

Jeremy J. Dombrowski age 27, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Ann Dombrowski; father, James Dombrowski; brother, Nicholas; sisters: Jazmin and Nicole; grandmother: Christine Chipman; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jeremy is also survived by his special friends: Karla Bullon-Stiles, Dale, Krystle, and David Stiles, and by his roommates:...

Apr 11, 2012

James W. "Big Foot" Hardy age 55 of Hobart, IN, passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2012.

He is survived by his wife: Teresa of 20 Years;

Children: Kristy (Glynn) Reed,

James (Kim) Hardy,

John Huetten,

Charissa Huetten;

Grandchildren:...

Mar 31, 2012

Daniel A. Saulters age 60 of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Saturday March 31, 2012.

He is survived by his mother: Senta Saulters (nee Weber),

brothers: James (Christie) Saulters, Robert Saulters Jr, and William (Kristine) Saulters, nephews: Jacob, Robert, and John; nieces: Jayme, Nicole, and Sarah, cousins William and Tom Saulters,...

Mar 21, 2012

WILLIAM D. MUNDO KANKAKEE, IL William D. Mundo age 33 of Kankakee, IL, passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia (David) Krause of Corpus Christi, TX; father, Ronald Mundo; brother, Eric Krause; sisters: Katarina (Brent) Cameron, Kristina Krause, and Karina Krause; nephew, Carson. William is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and...

Mar 19, 2012

Irene Matovina, age 87 of Griffith, passed away on Monday March 19, 2012.

She is survived by her Children: Nancy Matovina, Karen (Rudy) Serrato, and Larry (Terry) Matovina. Grandchildren: Leslie (Joshua) Rodriguez, Laura Matovina, and Larry Matovina Jr., Great Grandchildren: Cameryn and Kayla, and by her Brother: Alex (Rose) Medwetz.

She is...

Mar 10, 2012

Betty J. Allen age 87 of Highland, IN. formerly of Blue Island, IL. passed away on Saturday March 10, 2012.

She is survived by her brother: Robert (Ann) Adams of Schererville; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Milton and Matilda Adams, husband; Harry,...

Mar 10, 2012

Steven M. Laas age 44 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday March 10, 2012.

He is survived by his lifelong partner: Margie Laas, Daughter: Nikki Laas, Sons: Stosh (Liz) Harder, Brad (Amy) Harder, Grandchildren: Charity, Dino, and Logan., Parents: Joseph and Rosetta Laas, Sisters: Dawn (Don) Janes, Peggy (Fred Dancer) Laas, Samara (Jason Montpetit) Laas,...

Feb 26, 2012

Dolores A. Gilmartin age 80 of Griffith passed away on Sunday Feb. 26, 2012.

She is survived by her children: William (Janet) Gilmartin,

Laurie (Dale) Corman,

Dennis Gilmartin,

Robert Gilmartin,

Grandchildren: Dawn (Aaron) Mercer,

Sheila (Tim) Huffman, Marcia (Pete) Gouvion,...

Feb 13, 2012

Arnold Leon Stassin age 85 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on February 13, 2012. Born in Bicknell, Indiana December 2, 1926 to Arnold T. Stassin and Priscilla (Watteau) Stassin. Married 58 years-4 months to Donna Stassin (Fox), deceased. A resident of Griffith for over 60 years, a Graduate of Griffith High School, and was an active member of...

Feb 12, 2012

William R. Broderick, age 53, of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, February 12th, 2012.

He is survived by his son: Patrick Broderick of Chicago, IL. and daughter: Lindsey Broderick of Arlington Heights, IL;

He is also survived by his sisters: Patricia (Joseph) Kraly, of Whiting, IL.; and Kathleen (Bill) Dudley, of Hot...

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Feb 8, 2012

JACKIE L. CATHER "JACK" GARY, IN Jackie L."Jack" Cather age 60 of Gary, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Denise Cather; children: Tricia Sheaks, Donald Dykhuizen, Matthew Dykhuizen, Amanda Cather, and Natalie Cather; grandchildren: Adrianna McDonald and Brooklyn McDonald; mother: Mary Cather; brothers: Jim (Pam) Cather, Dave (Vicki) Cather, Rick (Kathy)...

Feb 6, 2012

Rockford O. Kottka Sr. "Rocky", age 90, of Michigan City, formerly of Osceola, AR, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012.

He served in the US Air Force during World War II and was a retired Lab Technician from BP, formerly Amoco Oil Company, in Whiting, IN.

Preceded in death by his...