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Susan Ellen (Wigsmoen)  Pizano

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Walter P. Levy

Walter P. Levy

Nov 7, 2011

Services for Levy will be private.

Burros "Truman" Ward

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

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

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Agnes Taylor

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

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

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.

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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