Obituaries

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...

Feb 10, 2012

Feb 9, 2012

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Jan 22, 2012

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...