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Constance Anabelle Zemkosky (nee Tholl), age 61 of St. John, IN passed away on February 18, 2019 after a short time in a coma caused by a heart defect. She was the devoted wife of Stanley “Stush” for 34 years,

George John Volan, M.D., F.A.C.S., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 in Schererville, Ind. Dr. Volan was born in Wad-Medani, Sudan in 1929. He attended college in Greece, graduating from the University of Athens Medical School. He came to

Thomas H. Wainman, age 77, of Hobart, IN, passed away on February 15, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Wainman of Portage; son, Thomas R. (Kara) Wainman of San Tan Valley, AZ; brothers, Mike (Caroline) Wainman of

Shaw W. Spurlock, 64, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on February 14th, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cheryl, loving daughter Tracy (Josh) K Coons, granddaughters; Alexis, Brooklyn and Caylee, mother; Virginia Spurlock, sister; Karen

Gregory Williams, of LaPorte, passed away on February 10, 2019 at the age of 63. Greg was born in Gary, Indiana to Ernest and Shirley Williams and attended school in Merrillville. He married his cherished wife Viviane in May of

Fred C. Ahrens Jr., age 75, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL to Fred Sr. And Elizabeth (Schwenk) Ahrens who proceeded him in death. Fred is survived by his loving

Eugene F. Pete, of Hebron, passed away Sunday, February 3 at the age of 84. Gene signed on as a pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds after high school, and later went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S.

Rita J. Burke (Rigaux), age 92, of Gary, passed away Wednesday, January 30th, 2019. Rita was born in Givet, France. She met and married her husband Jim while in France and later relocated to the U. S. in 1968. She

Randal William Dutro, 61, made his final departure from Earth to our Lord in Heaven on January 27, 2019. He was born a native of Florida in 1957 to Don and Louise Dutro. Later on they would make Indiana his

James "Jimmy" Corralez, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 29th, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Francisco and mother Jenny, sister Consuela and brother Paul (Pat). Survived by his wife Mary Lou, children Jaime, Marcos, and Lorena (Jason).

Betty J. Shatkowski, nee Hickman, 87, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. She was a resident of The Reserve at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, Ind. From her birth on January 5, 1932, in Crown Point to

Henry Martinez, age 66, of Gary, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carmen; loving children: son, Felix and daughter, Yolanda; dear sisters: Irene Bravo and Angela (Aurelio) Badolla; and many nephews and nieces.

Ellen Elizabeth Gavers (nee Blacka), 80, of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019. Ellen is survived by her loving husband; Terry Gavers, son; Rodney E. Milligan (Theresa), daughter; Cynthia (Jeffrey) Scroggins, granddaughters; Alexandra (Joseph) Purevich, Elizabeth Milligan,

Charlie M. Talbert Jr., age 93, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, in Portage, IN. Charlie was born on April 27, 1925 in Albemarle, NC. He is survived by his sons: Edward (Barb) Talbert and James M (Antoinette) Talbert; grandchildren:

Frances Remenius, age 84 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She is survived by her children, Helen Hansell, Ernie (Terri) Remenius and Lisa (Jeff) Baker; grandchildren, Michael (Justina), Melissa, Melinda, Evan, Sicily, Christopher, Mariah (Charles),

Barbara Ann Kutnik (nee Kawalec) WHITING, IN – Barbara Kutnik (85) was born April 27, 1933, in Chicago, IL. She passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edward Kutnik and

Sylvester Smith III was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 1992. He graduated from Merrillville High School in May of 2012. Sylvester dabbled in sports as a child, but his favorite pastimes were skateboarding, playing video games, and his

Mijo Dukic Merrillville Mijo Dukic, age 79, of Merrillville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born in Nuglasice, Bosansko Grahovo, Bosna (former Yugoslavia). Mijo immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Gary, IN in 1964. Mijo

Lawrence Alan Lundgren Lawrence Alan Lundgren passed away peacefully at 98 years of age on December 10, 2018 at Sunrise Senior Living, Lincoln Park, Chicago. He was born to August Rudolph Lundgren and Eva St. Claire Eastman Lundgren on May

James E. Thornberry "Jimmy" age 66 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 with his family by his side. James was employed at Monosol Plastics for many years. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Denise

Minerva V. Elizaldi, age 94, of Gary, passed away December 31, 2018. Minerva was born and raised in Saltillo, Mexico where she met her husband, Armando. After moving to Gary, she became a devoted mother and homemaker for her family.

John Dale Bumpus, 66, of Paragon, Indiana, formerly of Griffith, Indiana, passed away early December, 2018. John was born in Gary, Indiana, in 1952 to the late Albert William Bumpus and late Jacqueline Mary (Ellison) Bumpus. He lived most of

Jeanine Jovanka Andjelich passed away on January 1, 2019. Jeanine was born in Pont-a-Mousson, France to parents Albert and Helene (Bachman) Gouverneur on January 2, 1929. She immigrated to the United States with her 11 month old daughter in 1952