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Manuel "Manny" Alvarado

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Constance "Connie" May (Brown)  Springs

Constance "Connie" May (Brown) Springs

Aug 24, 2024

July 13th of 1943 was the hottest day recorded in Syracuse, NY that month, and it also happened to be the day that Constance "Connie" May Springs was born. She was the only child of Don and Kathy Brown, with one and perhaps two half siblings, as the story goes. Connie led an interesting life, from marshaling a St....

Stephanie Ann Tinker

Stephanie Ann Tinker

Aug 24, 2024

Stephanie Ann Tinker, age 76, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

She is survived by her sons; Marcus (Linda) Tinker, Ronald Tinker, and grandchildren; Kaela Tinker, Kennedy Tinker, Jocelyn (Willie) Eatmon, Jonathon Haslon.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rose Mae Allen.

Cremation was chosen...

Trudy Lynn Janson

Trudy Lynn Janson

Aug 13, 2024

Trudy Lynn Janson, age 61, of St. John, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She is survived by her children; Ashleigh (Eric Lambert) Wiatrowski, Michael Wiatrowski, Christopher Wiatrowski, mother, Janice Janson, granddaughter, Ali Leal, siblings; Kimberly (Evan) Stubbs, John (Debbie) Janson, Dawn Janson, Tom (Terri) Janson, numerous nieces and nephews, long-time friends; Laura DeYoung, Marianne McKibbin,...

Jeff A. Bridges

Jeff A. Bridges

Aug 12, 2024

Jeff A. Bridges, age 57, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife Denise, daughter Brylie, parents Mike and Judy Bridges, brother Scott (Kris) Bridges, sister-in-law Dawn (Gaspar) Hernandez, brother-in-law Daryl (Kathy) Mikulski, sister-in-law Michelle, nieces and nephews; Ryan (Nicole) Bridges, Brittany (Nate) Hall, Katie (Jeff) Johannsen, great-nieces and...

Evelyn (Sanders)  Siurek

Evelyn (Sanders) Siurek

Aug 10, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Nana and Great Nana, Evelyn Siurek (nee Sanders) peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on August 10, 2024 at the remarkable age of 96.

For decades, she shared a loving marriage with her soulmate Eugene, who proceeded her in death. Together they raised three children. Patricia Sadler (John), Susie Briski (Kevin) and proceeded in death...

Linda M (Haynes)  Wallace

Linda M (Haynes) Wallace

Aug 8, 2024

Linda M. Wallace, age 81, of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

She is survived by her son, Tom Wallace, several grandchildren, brother, John T. (Lynn) Haynes, and several nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, David and Loydemei Haynes, husband James Wallace Sr., and children, Ron, Doyle, Evonne,...

Stanley J Shepkowski Jr.

Stanley J Shepkowski Jr.

Aug 7, 2024

Stanley J. "Stan" Shepkowski Jr., age 76, of Griffith, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. A true raconteur, Stan had a story for every occasion and provided levity and humor to even the most serious situations. A life-long fan, you could always count on him for a story and game recap of his Montreal Canadiens. On Wednesdays, you'd find...

Jesus M. Campos

Jesus M. Campos

Aug 7, 2024

Jesus M. Campos age 27 of Lake Station passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He is survived by his son Jesus Campos Jr. and his mother Josephine Aleman, father Manuel Campos; siblings Manuel (Marissa) Campos Jr., Deziree Campos and Marc (Crystal) Campos; nieces Mya and Jermaine, Leonardo Campos; maternal grandmother Marylia Santiago and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Kristina E Thiel

Kristina E Thiel

Jul 26, 2024

Kristina E. (Danielewicz) Thiel, age 73, of Highland, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters; Jennifer (Bryan) Galocy, Nicole (Jeffry) O'Brien, grandchildren; Emma, Jack, Joey, and Ava, brothers; Dennis (late Lydia) Danielewicz, Mike (Michelle) Danielewicz, Conrad (Julie) Danielewicz, Ron (Fran) King, Glen (Patty) King, brother-in-law, Joe (Linda) Thiel, and numerous nieces,...

Julius J Tzitz

Julius J Tzitz

Jul 26, 2024

Julius Tzitz, age 93, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, children: Carolyn (Steve) Shimek, Bob Tzitz, grandchildren: Chris (Angela Van Hover) Michaels, Meghan Carpenter, Samantha (Kyle) St. John, Andrea O'Donnell, great-grandchildren: Eli Carpenter, Jenson and Emily Van Hover, Charlotte St. John, and sister, Elizabeth...

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