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Ernest Rico Sr.

Ernest Rico Sr.

Dec 2, 2010

Ernest Rico Sr. age 79 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday December 2, 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Sally

Sons: Rene (Norma) Rico

Ernest Rico Jr.

Robert (Kathleen) Rico

8 Grandchildren

13 Great Grandchildren

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Donald E. Hochstetler

Donald E. Hochstetler

Oct 22, 2010

DONALD E. HOCHSTETLER GRIFFITH, IN Donald E. Hochstetler, age 71, of Griffith passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine; loving children: Deborah Schultz of Hobart, David Hochstetler, Darlene (Richard) Popovich, Doreen (William) Crook, Diane Hochstetler, Donna (Daniel) Burbridge, all of Griffith and Denise (Keith) Galocy of Morgan Hill, CA; 18 grandchildren; four...

Carl Crain

Carl Crain

Oct 20, 2010

CARL R. CRAIN GRIFFITH, IN Carl R. Crain, age 75, of Griffith, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edith; children: Randy Crain, Tammy Herron and Steve Crain all of Griffith; grandchildren: Colleen Herron and Brian DeLach; brother, Shelton Crain; sisters: Wilda (Butch) Bufkin, Mary Borde, Wilene (Dennis) Adams, Nella Corken,...

Teresa  M. (Riccio)  Kolar

Teresa M. (Riccio) Kolar

Oct 10, 2010

TERESA M. KOLAR HIGHLAND, IN Teresa M. Kolar, age 82, of Highland, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2010. She is survived by her children: Lena (Bernie) Grzybowski, Jr. of Schererville, Marko (Nancy) Kolar of Cherry Valley, IL and Mike Kolar of Highland; grandchildren: Marsha (Corrie) Houchin, Jeffery (Amanda) Grzybowski, Nick Kolar and Kristin Kolar; great grandchildren: Olivia, Hunter...

Michael B. Toney

Michael B. Toney

Oct 5, 2010

MICHAEL B. TONEY FORMERLY OF CEDAR LAKE, IN Michael B. Toney, age 48, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Cedar Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. He is survived by his children: Justin Toney and Jennifer Toney both of Greenbay, WI; mother, Elsie M. Toney of Cedar Lake; brothers: Gregory Toney, Sr. of Florida and Randy (Frenda) Toney, Sr....

Jay Hess

Jay Hess

Sep 25, 2010

Jay E. Hess age 74 of Griffith , passed away on Saturday September 25, 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Maxine

Sons: Don (Lenore) Hess of Merrillville

Dale (Connie) Hess of Griffith

Chuck Hess of Warsaw

Grandchildren:...

Larry P. Mccarter

Larry P. Mccarter

Sep 16, 2010

Larry P. McCarter age 73 of Highland passed away on

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Survived by his wife: Connie of 54years

Children: Don (Tommie) McCarter of Griffith

Cathy (Glenn) Tucker of Crown Point

Grandchildren: Adam (Jenny) and Cory McCarter

Russell A.  Shaffer

Russell A. Shaffer

Sep 11, 2010

Russell A. Shaffer age 79 of Griffith passed away on Saturday Sept. 11, 2010

Survived by his family

Son: Kenneth and Anita Shaffer of Highland

Daughter: Debbie and Bill Pollock of Racine, WI

Grandchildren: Jennifer and Robert Feuker, Caleb, Caryn, Brittany, Baylea

Julie...

Ricard T. "Dick" Carr

Ricard T. "Dick" Carr

Sep 4, 2010

Richard T. "Dick" Carr age 79 of Griffith , formerly of Chicago East Side & Las Vegas, passed away on Saturday September 4, 2010.

The Quiet Man, He fought the fight.

Rich was born to Harry and Marie (nee Steinken) Carr on May 26, 1931.

He leaves...

Agnes  (Sencher)  Serbik

Agnes (Sencher) Serbik

Aug 28, 2010

Agnes B. Serbik age 88 of Griffith passed away on Saturday Aug. 28, 2010

Survived by her Daughter : Frances L. (Carl) Dutko of Lansing , IL

4 grandchildren

6 great grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

God daughter : Deb Meadows...

William "Bill" Pepler

William "Bill" Pepler

Aug 28, 2010

William " Bill" Pepler age 69 of Griffith passed away on Saturday Aug. 28, 2010

Survived by his wife Connie

Daughters; Tammy Rhoten of Griffith

Tracy(Buck) Murphy of Texas

Grandchildren: Bryan (Sarah), Dan Rhoten and Jeremy Teets

Stepfather: Fred Ball of Hammond

Sister: Ande Murray of Valparaiso...

Randy Thompson

Randy Thompson

Randy (Randolph Tyrone) Thompson, formerly of Schererville and Cedar Lake, IN passed away at his home in Leitchfield, KY.

Randy was a loving and devoted husband to Mona; the best brother anyone could ever ask for to Donna (John), Victoria, Jeanna (fiancé Scott) and Peggy; amazing dad to Billy (Doreen), Jaime (Hillary) and Jason (Kristin); awesome uncle...

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