Edward G Lipke Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Edward G. Lipke Jr., age 75, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.
He is survived by his son, Vincent (Ladonna) Lipke, grandchildren; Katlyn and Autumn Lipke, and sister, Linda Lipke.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lottie Lipke.
Cremation was chosen and there are no services...
Ronald A. Klawitter
Dec 8, 2024
Ronald A. Klawitter, age 88, of Merrillville, formerly of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. He was born on February 29, 1936, (Leap Year twin.)
Ronald developed a deep love for music from a young age, and it remained a lifelong passion. He and his brothers formed a Polka band, called the Klawitter Combo,...
Manuel Jose Campos
Nov 24, 2024
Manuel Jose Campos, age 45, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
He is survived by his children; Manuel Jose (Marissa) Campos Jr., Deziree Campos, and Marc (Crystal) Campos, grandchildren; Mya, Jesus, Jermaine, and Leonardo, siblings; Yvette (James) Ford, Guadalupe Acevez, Christina (Isaias) Zamot, and Santiago (Elizabeth) Campos, and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Melodie K Badillo
Nov 24, 2024
Melodie. K Badillo, 51 of Dyer Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, at 4:13 AM surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 28, 1973, in Hammond, Indiana to Charles Gray and Louvenia Gray, (Dunn). Melodie graduated from Hammond High School and married her loving husband Rolando Badillo of 31 years in Hammond,...
Frances M Wisniewski
Nov 20, 2024
Frances M. Wisniewski, age 74, of Griffith, passed away from bone cancer on November 20, 2024.
She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Lucille (Tom) Sevcik, Ann Porter, and Delores Adams. Frances is survived by her nephew, Mark (Lesley) Sevcik and their children Alexis, Caden, and Ella; as well as her niece, Michelle (Michael) Semon and...
Helen M. Tomera
Nov 14, 2024
Helen M. Tomera, age 96, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024.
She is survived by her sons; Richard (Judy) Tomera, Craig (LeAnne) Tomera, John (Sandra) Tomera, grandchildren; Brittany (Ethan) Chrisman, Ben Tomera, Randy (Lindsay) Tomera, Katherine (Deryk) Gaffney, Christopher (Shay) Gatsche, great-grandchildren; Tyler, Danica, Wyatt, Madison, and several nieces and nephews.
Helen...
Michael J. Campbell
Nov 9, 2024
Michael J. Campbell, 58, of Griffith, IN passed away suddenly in his sleep.
He is survived by stepmom Sheila (Tom) Cushing; siblings Cynthia (William) Bolinger, Tonya (Leui) Kuchar, Jerry (Jane) Parsons and Pam Brown; children Mia (Ronald) Higginbotham and Chad Campbell and his two grandchildren Cameron Ferguson and Laurel Higginbotham. He also has several nieces and nephews....
Michael Klisiak
Nov 2, 2024
Michael ("Mickey") Klisiak, age 70, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Linda, his sons, Michael (Mayra) Klisiak, Eric (Suzy) Klisiak, granddaughter, Mila Klisiak, brother, Robert Klisiak, nephew Joseph Jr., sister-in-law Susan (Albin Jr.) Klisiak including nephew and niece David and Jennifer, and brother-in-law, John (Lisa)...
Robert M Erickson
Nov 1, 2024
Bob, 68, of Griffith, left us to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 1, 2024.
The son of Robert V. Erickson and Gwendolyn L. (nee Gesmond) Erickson, he grew up in Hammond, and Highland along with his sisters Cathy and Jan. They moved to Griffith where he graduated from Griffith High School in 1974. An...
Linda C. (Wallace) Shuey
Oct 27, 2024
Linda Shuey, age 74, of Griffith, formerly of Yucaipa, California, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
She is survived by her children; Roger Raymond (Cynthia) Shuey Jr., Joseph Allen Shuey, Steven Lee Shuey, LouAnn (Chris Litavecz) O'Shields, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, siblings, William (Peggy) Wallace, Mike Harvey, Debbie Bonk, Pamela Severns, and father, William J. Wallace....
Manuel "Manny" Alvarado
Oct 26, 2024
Manuel "Manny" Alvarado passed peacefully the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 72, with the love of his family surrounding him.
Manuel was born in Michoacan Mexico in 1952 to Vicente and Juana. Manuel loved listening to Tejano music and there in 1981 at a Tejano dance he met the love of his...
Georgia Ann Evers Wiedeman Blue
Oct 22, 2024
Georgia Ann Evers Wiedeman Blue, age 90, of Griffith, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Our "Sweet Georgia Peach"
She is survived by her sister, Janice Kay (late Stanley) Brinker and Brenda (late Byron) Evers. Children; Teresa Wiedeman, Glenn (Charlotte) Wiedeman, Stewart (Rena) Wiedeman, grandchildren; Rachael (Mark) Hornyak, Connie (Matthew) Caldwell, Bonnie (Brian) Johnson, Mary...
Candy Lee Evans
Oct 17, 2024
Candy Lee Evans, affectionately known as Cookie, was born on July 15, 1953, in Indiana, and passed away on October 17, 2024, in Maryville, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, whose proudest accomplishments were her loving family and the cherished moments they shared together.
Candy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Garry Evans....
Joyce Joan (White) Lindsey
Oct 11, 2024
Joyce J. Lindsey (nee White), age 84 of Hobart, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday October 11, 2024. She is survived by her children Richard (Sandy) Lindsey, Bunnie Lindsey (Harry Jaconis) and Gary (Lori) Lindsey; grandchildren Jeremy (Natalie) Halton, Evie Gere (Nate Hildebrandt), Kimberly (Danny) LaBarge, Kayla (Keenan) Cleary, Nicholas Lindsey, Ryan (Amanda) Butler, Taylor Jaconis (Carlos...
Robert J. Werhowatz Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Robert J. Werhowatz Jr., age 61, of Miller, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pamela, children; David (Lindsey) Evans Jr., Bailey (David) Recio Sr., Shelby (Mike) Smith, grandchildren; Charlotte, Amelia, David Jr., Madison, and Liam, father, Robert J. Werhowatz Sr., sister, Renee (Tom) Eshcoff, sister-in law, Elizabeth...
Gail E (Mcclellan) Green
Sep 20, 2024
Gail E. Green, forever "28", of Griffith passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Elizabeth "Betty" McClellan. She is survived by her husband Kenny Sipos and her children Danny Green, Heather (Alex) Valenzuela, and stepson Joseph (Erikka) Sipos. As a grandmother to eight adored grandchildren - Lexi...
Elva Iris Pierson
Sep 20, 2024
Elva Iris Santos Pierson was born Sunday, March 28, 1954, to Julio & Bonifacia Santos. She passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, after a lifetime battle with various illnesses since birth. She was 70 years young.
Elva came into this world with a life of challenges due to spina bifida and subsequent illnesses; but this by...
Janet Marie (Anderson) Williams
Sep 4, 2024
Janet Williams, age 69, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Gary, son Sean (Jennie) Irwin, granddaughters, Arrow and Paige, and great grandsons Theodore and Robin.
Per Janet's wishes, cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Janet will best be...
Max A Guzman Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Max A. Guzman Jr., age 88, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
He is survived by long-time friend and caretaker, Gwen (Kirk) Christenberry, children; Joseph Guzman, Robert (Amra) Guzman, grandson, Mikey (Colleen) Guzman, great-granddaughters, Aubrie and Annabelle, brother, Ben (Diana) Guzman, great-niece, Abriella Vance, and several nieces and nephews.
Max was...
Karen L (Sharp) Frangis
Aug 25, 2024
Karen Sharp-Frangis passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving and devoted mother, stepmother, grandmother, and a very faithful friend. She had a sharp mind and strong opinions, but always had a ready smile and absolutely loved to laugh.
Karen enjoyed cooking for her family, mixed a great drink (and an...
