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Robert E Hattenbach

Robert E Hattenbach

Jul 8, 2011

ROBERT E. HATTENBACH GRIFFITH, IN Robert E. Hattenbach, age 80, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Janice (Ron) Urevig of Crown Point; grandchildren: Alexandra and Zachary; brother, Alvin Hattenbach; sisters: Clara Jeremiah, Lorraine (Ed) Rademacher, Carol (Jim) Dallman, Pat (Chuck) Hescher; many nieces and nephews; and by his dearest friend,...

Russell L Melton

Russell L Melton

Jul 7, 2011

RUSSELL L. MELTON, SR. GRIFFITH, IN Russell L. Melton Sr. age 86 of Griffith passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. He is survived by is wife of 60 years, Mary; children: Russell (Bernice) Melton Jr., Randy (Kathy) Melton, and Karen (Tim) Owczarzak; grandchildren: Ryan, Janelle, and Olivia. Preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Elsie; and brothers: Harold...

Wanza X (Claybough)  Harbit

Wanza X (Claybough) Harbit

Jul 6, 2011

WANZA X. HARBIT CROWN POINT, IN Wanza X. Harbit, age 89 of Crown Point, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2011. She is survived by her son, Richard (Joann) Harbit of Crown Point; grandchildren: Lisa (Matt) Osojnicki of Crown Point, Richard (Pam) Harbit of Hebron and Linda Wheeler of Hebron; great grandchildren: Matthew, Danny, TJ, Rick, Brittany, Ashlyn and...

Rosemarie A. (Trudeau)  Schafer

Rosemarie A. (Trudeau) Schafer

Jun 28, 2011

RoseMarie A. Schafer (Trudeau) of Hammond, formerly of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away on June 28 th from complications of lung cancer. She is survived by her mother, Jane C. Spehar, sister Patricia Matter both of Hammond, her sons George (Becky) of Monroe, Ga., Robert, daughter Donna (Kevin) Waterson both of MI, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was...

Roland G Deck

Roland G Deck

Jun 28, 2011

Roland G. Deck age 72 of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 28, 2011.

He is survived by his daughters: Jodie Deck (Glen Novath) of Griffith

Darcie (Dave) Rochon of  Hudson, WI

Son: Rodney Deck of Chippewa Falls, WI

Grandchildren: Rachel Deck, Alivia Paradies, and...

Ethan A. Poppa

Ethan A. Poppa

Jun 20, 2011

Ethan A. Poppa age 20 of Munster, passed away on Monday June 20, 2011.

He is survived by his mother: Lori Poppa of Houston, TX Father: Emil Poppa of Munster Sisters: Lindsay (Robert Andrade) Poppa of Munster Corie (Fransisco Vargas) Poppa of Munster Niece: Aurora Vargas Grandmothers: Jean M. Oros of Tinley Park, IL Dorothy Poppa of Highland...

Ronald Phillip Sutherlin

Ronald Phillip Sutherlin

Jun 13, 2011

RONALD P. SUTHERLIN "PHIL" LOWELL, IN Ronald P. Sutherlin passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at St. Margaret Mercy in Dyer, IN. He was born May 4, 1936 in Gary, the son of Ronald and Clara (Watson) Sutherlin. Phil is survived by his daughters: Kathleen (Les) Fox of St. John, Christine Sutherlin of Valparaiso, Mary (Art) Stern of Cedar...

Robert K Angel

Robert K Angel

Jun 6, 2011

ROBERT K. ANGEL GRIFFITH, IN Robert K. Angel, age 61, of Griffith passed away Monday June 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife 34 years, Dawn; children: Melissa (Joseph) Swinford of Highland and Jason (Trisha) Angel of Griffith; grandchildren: Noah, Kaylyn and Maximus; sisters: Joan (Jerry) Clarey, Barbara (Coy) Williams, Diane (Rich) Waller, and Janice Schilaci; also numerous...

John David Kennedy

John David Kennedy

Jun 1, 2011

JOHN D. KENNEDY, SR. HIGHLAND, IN John D. Kennedy, Sr., age 61, of Highland passed away on Wednesday June 1, 2011. John is survived by his children: John David (Maribeth) Kennedy, Jr. and Brian (June) Kennedy; grandchildren: Brooke, Lauren, Jake, Joe and Jania; mother, Emma Kennedy; sister, Helen (James) Kennedy-Busch; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived...

John D Isaac Jr.

John D Isaac Jr.

May 26, 2011

JOHN D. ISAAC, JR. HAMMOND, IN John D. Isaac Jr., age 74, of Hammond passed away on Thursday May 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Kimberly (Michael) Fincher, Sherie (Danny) Patrick, and Patricia (David) Roty; six grandsons; seven great grandchildren; six sisters; two brothers; and four-legged companions: Max and Lexi. Preceded in death by his...

John F. Siddall

John F. Siddall

May 23, 2011

JOHN F. SIDDALL DYER, IN John F. Siddall, age 57 of Dyer, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Siddall; grand daughter, Aaliayah Castro- Stiddall; and brother, Robert (Jill) Siddall. Preceded in death by his parents: Wilson and Barbara; and by his sisters: Carolyn Taylor and Barbara Mares. A memorial service will...

Roger E. Evans

Roger E. Evans

May 21, 2011

ROGER E. EVANS LYNWOOD, IL Roger E. Evans, age 67, of Lynwood, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. He is survived by his daughters: Regina Fink and Heather (Dean) Hensley; grandchildren: Jessica (Joe), Mary (Tony), Carol, Katie, Kori, Karley, and Dean Jr. For information regarding the location and time of the memorial service, please contact the daughters. Inurnment will...

Levi Joseph Merrill Thomas

Levi Joseph Merrill Thomas

May 17, 2011

LEVI JOSEPH MERRILL THOMAS MERRILLVILLE, IN Levi Joseph Merrill Thomas, age 16, of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2011. He is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Cynthia Thomas; brothers: Zachary Thomas, Sean Mygrants, and Garrett Mygrants; sister, Caitrina Thomas; grandparents: Robert Wayne and Charlotte Hankla, and Everett and Bernadean Thomas; great grandmother, Vivian Kurts; nephew, Calvin Mygrants;...

Frances H. Acevedo

Frances H. Acevedo

May 14, 2011

FRANCES H. "WINKY" ACEVEDO HAMMOND, IN FORMERLY EAST CHICAGO Frances H. "Winky" Acevedo, age 74 of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011. She is survived by her sister, Maria Morales of Gary; brother, Raymond Acevedo of Schererville; nephews: James A. (Anne) Acevedo, Abe Morales Jr. and Joe (Susan) Rios; great nieces and great nephews;...

David L. Davis

David L. Davis

May 14, 2011

DAVID L. DAVIS "BIG DAVE" HIGHLAND, IN David L. "Big Dave" Davis age 64, of Highland passed away on Saturday May 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Betsy; children: Scott E. Davis of Hammond and Julie A. Davis of Hammond; stepson, James (Chrissy) Desler of Griffith; stepdaughter: Joan (Jared) Tyler of Anderson, IN; grandchildren: Lily,...

Erik P. Kruhaj

Erik P. Kruhaj

May 10, 2011

Erik P. Kruhaj age 41 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2011.

He is survived by his wife: Sharon

Daughters: Rachel, Kacie, and Emily

Mother: Kathy Kruhaj

Brother: Christopher Kruhaj

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Michael Earl Martin

Michael Earl Martin

May 9, 2011

MICHAEL E. MARTIN HOBART, IN Michael E. Martin, age 56, of Hobart, formerly of Black Oak and Hammond, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children: Lynsey and Nathan both at home, Dale (Melissa) Parmeley, and Shawn (Ivy) Mincy; grandchildren: Jackson, Joseph, and Harlynn; brother, Jeffery (Mary) Martin; sisters: Pamela (Bob) Barnaby and...

Tyrus J. "Ty" Hammond

Tyrus J. "Ty" Hammond

May 4, 2011

TYRUS J. HAMMOND "TY" GRIFFITH, IN Tyrus J. Hammond, age 61 of Griffith, passed away May 4, 2011. Beloved husband of Esther (nee Sendejas); loving father of Danny Hammond and Veronica (Randy) Horka; proud grandfather of Maddux and Madelyn Horka. Preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Louise. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011 at...

Charlotte Mae (Finchum)  Cowser

Charlotte Mae (Finchum) Cowser

Apr 30, 2011

CHARLOTTE M. COWSER GRIFFITH, IN Charlotte M. Cowser, age 73 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James; children: Tammy Cowser (fiancée, Ronnie Prestamer) and Missy (Darrel) Doctor; grand daughters: Elissa, Brandi, Addison, Ashley and Brittany; and sister, Dot Simmons. Preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Lilly...

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