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Susan Ellen (Wigsmoen) Pizano
Jan 27, 2012
Susan E. Pizano (nee Wigsmoen) age 53 of Whiting, was called to glory on January 27, 2012 at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence. Susan is preceded in death by her grandmother Irene Krucek, father Richard Wigsmoen Sr., and by her sisters Nancy and Constance Wigsmoen. She leaves behind her 5 children Thomas (Matilda) Pizano Jr., Melanie (Scott) Willens, Robert...
Randy K. Pete Sr.
Jan 25, 2012
Randy K. Pete Sr., 55 of Highland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 25 th , 2012, with family members by his side. Known for his charisma, humor and generosity, Randy was a great man who never met a stranger. He was born in Hammond on December 29, 1956 to the late Dan and...
Ronald J. Crawford
Jan 23, 2012
Ronald J. Crawford age 41 of Highland passed away on Monday January 23, 2012
He is survived by his mother Pamela Mack of Highland, IN ; Father Donald (Nancy) Guzman of Hobart, IN; Lifelong partner of 20 years Lisa Jones of Highland, IN; Sisters: Tracy Beasley of Leesburg, GA; Candice (Jon) Jones of Hamlet, IN;...
James O. "Jim'' Barker
Jan 23, 2012
James O. "Jim" Barker, age 84, of Munster, IN passed away Monday, January 23rd, 2012. He is survived by his wife 61 years Gladys Barker; Children: James L. Barker of Hammond, IN, Joyce (Rad) Finch of Marion, IA, Jerry A. Barker of Robinson, IL, John E. (Lori) Barker of Dyer, IN, and Jeff Barker of Bloomington, IN; 14...
Virginia A. (Yursi) Barlog
Jan 21, 2012
Virginia A. Balog, age 82, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Saturday, January 21 st , 2012. She is survived by her sister Donna Janesko of Munster, IN; nieces and nephews; and caregiver Linda Marvel of Merrillville, IN.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Mary Yursi, husband John Balog; sons: Michael...
Lortta F. (Coffman) Walters
Jan 19, 2012
| LORETTA F. WALTERS CROWN POINT, IN Loretta F. Walters, age 83, of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She is survived by her sons: David (Joyce) Walters of Michigan and Tom (Amy) Walters of Crown Point; grandchildren: Kristen (Adam) Patten, Ryan, Sharon, Amanda, Michael, Jessica, Daniel, Brianna, Elisabeth, Matthew, Hannah, and Emily; great...
Dale R. Christenson Sr.
Jan 16, 2012
Dale R. Christenson, Sr., age 90, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away Monday, January 16 th , 2012 with his family by his side. He is survived by daughter Lynn (Frank) Ricciardi of Schererville, IN; sons Dale (Irma) Christenson Jr. of Cedar Lake and Robert (Jackie) Christenson of Schererville; step children Frank Lazzaro, Jr. of Isles of Capri,...
Michelle R. (Manning) Daniels
Jan 9, 2012
Michelle R. Daniels, age 39, of Wheatfield IN. formerly of Lansing, passed away on Monday, January 9 th ,2012 . She is survived by her daughter; Ashley (Cody Lee) Daniels, parents; George and Dorie Manning, of Griffith, sister; Jean (Arnold) Orlowski, of Valparaiso, niece; Haylee Orlowski, nephew; U.S. Marine Corporal Ray Orlowski, mother-in-law and father-in-law; Sharon and Earl...
Frank D. Penman
Jan 4, 2012
Frank D. Penman, age 77, of Highland, passed away on Wednesday, January 4 th , 2012. He is survived by his wife of 47 years; Eileen Penman, his children; Mark (Rhonda) Penman, of Highland, and Kathleen (Dennis) Novosel, of Highland grandchildren; Scott, Zachary, Katie, Cheyene, and Nicholas, sister-in-law; Dolores Price, of Griffith and by his four legged companion...
Marion Gearman
Dec 29, 2011
MARION A. GEARMAN HAMMOND, IN Marion A. Gearman, age 92, of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann (Thomas "Fred") Aguilar of Hammond; grandchildren: Lexann Wells, Daniel Wells, Marsha Salmon, and Michael Salmon; great grandchildren: Erin, Gavin, and Alyssa. Also by her sister Ann Sickich; and son-in-law, Herman Gensel, of...
Gregory A. "Pookie" Stewart
Nov 14, 2011
Gregory A. "Pookie" Stewart, age 46 of Hammond, passed away Monday November 14th, 2011. He is survived by his wife Sherry, children Kristy, Kyle, Katelynn, Kristina, grandchildren Cameron and Emily, Parents Arnold and Doris Stewart, of Beecher, and by his sister Sherry (Michael) Shelby, of Kingsford Heights, IN and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Eve M. (Spoljaric) Jones
Nov 14, 2011
Eva (Eve) M. Jones (nee Spoljaric) Eve M. Jones, age 92, of Highland, passed away on Monday November 14, 2011. Loving mother to William L. (Joye) Jones, Virginia M. (Colman) LaPosa, and Robert D. (Cheryl) Jones. Adored grandmother to Tobin (Adrienne) Jones, Kevin (Amy) Jones, Lori (Corey) Konopasek, Eric Jones, and Lindsay Jones. Great Grandmother to Christopher, Katelynn, Lilly, and...
Burros "Truman" Ward
Nov 3, 2011
Burros "Truman" Ward age 80 of Griffith passed away on
Thursday November 3, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Thelma
Daughter: Lonie (Bill) Rich of Hebron
4 Grandchildren: Angela (Mike) Wickstrom
Teresa (Doug) Cox
Jimmy (Deanne)...
Joseph Uylaki
Oct 22, 2011
Joseph "Duke" Uylaki age 74 of Gary, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years Kathleen
Children: Joseph Uylaki of Highland
Richard Uylaki of Gary
Lisa Uylaki of Gary
Michael (Lisa) Uylaki of Munster
...Agnes Taylor
Oct 12, 2011
Agnes Taylor (nee Singel) age 86, formerly of Gary and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Dale Taylor in 2004.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter Kathy (Richard) Goocher of Portage, IN, sons Terence (Mariedna) Taylor of Akron,...
Sandra L. (Schultz) Reitz
Oct 4, 2011
Sandra L. Reitz age 68 of Schererville passed away on Tuesday, October 4 th , 2011
She is survived by her children Elizabeth Christman of Rosco, IL. Dana (Scott) Friedrickson of Lowell IN., Pamela (Bob) Werhowatz of Miller IN., Jeffrey (Suzanne) Reitz of Griffith IN., and Joe (Brenda) Reitz of Griffith IN.
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Bailey F. Wood
Oct 3, 2011
BAILEY F. WOOD Age 84, born March 12, 1927, of Whiting, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 3, 2011.
He leaves behind his loving daughters Barbara (John) Hageman and Francine (Steve) Reynolds. Grandchildren Jennifer Hageman, Tammy Sutherland, Lori Branch, Rebecca McNish, Christina Bisbee, Theresa Byers, Brian Maloney, Kerry Maloney, and Jim Rot....
Edmund G. Bannon Jr.
Oct 1, 2011
Edmund "Ed" Bannon Jr, age 76 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2011.
He is survived by his 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sisters Joyce Calgaro (nee Bannon) of Missouri and Edith Costello (nee Bannon) of Arizona, and by his extended family Margaret Verkuilen and family....
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