All Obituaries

Linda K. Wleklinski (nee Griesel) 74, of Munster, Indiana (formerly of Highland), was peacefully born into Eternity after a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Fred; her two daughters, Wendy VanderTuuk (Scott Lush), and Kristen (Eric) Wilson; her two granddaughters, Lindsey & Lauren Wilson, and many additional loving family members and friends,...

Frederick P. "Fritz" Longo, 80, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elaine; his daughters, Dawn (Joseph) Dawson, and Debra (Michael) Giangiulio; two adoring grandchildren, Amanda & Michael Giangiulio; in-laws, Gloria (late Martin) Reyna, and Jo (Bill) Freidheim, and many additional loving family members and friends. There are no services planned for Mr. Longo.  For additional information,...

Kenneth “Ozzie” Ozelie died peacefully on May 18 th 2019 in Indiana at the age of 77 after a short battle with lung cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Suzanne (nee Canady); children, Ken, Michael, Tim, Denise & Mark (Laura) Ozelie; siblings, Nancy (late Walter) Jovanovich of Schererville, Tom Ozelie of Highland, and Deborah Keeley of Lynwood; grandchildren, Bryce and Brianna Ozelie; many cousins, nephews, great nieces...

Paul E. Rogers, 62, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cindy (nee Bernsley) Rogers; his two devoted children, Paul & Nicole Rogers; his adoring grandson, Aiden; his brother, Frederick (Pamela) Rogers; sister-in-law, Angela Rogers, and many additional loving family members and friends.  Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick & Kathleen, and his brother, Philip Rogers. There are no...

William S. Krakowski, 81, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019.  He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley; five devoted children, Billy and Gary (Kathy) Krakowski, Mary (Chris) Velasquez, Melissa (Joshua) Pool, and Jaime (Chad) Busker; twelve adoring grandchildren, Gary (Tisha), Michael (Jessica), Casey (Emily), Nicholas (Maura), Brian (Ashley Elizabeth), Corey (Allie, fiancee), Nataline (Sean) Jepsen, John Tumpack, Dylan & Kylie Pool,...

Thomas Bogucki, 58, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He is survived by his brothers Mark (Kathy) Bogucki and Ken Bogucki, nephews Vincent and Raymond Bogucki.  Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Bogucki, and loving wife Lisa Bogucki. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday, May 20, 2019 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, Indiana 46322.  A...

Scot Saberniak age 48 passed away May 14 peacefully after a short battle with ALS. Scot was a 1989 graduate of Griffith High School and has been a lifelong resident of Griffith. He is survived by his loving brother that stood by his side, Brian and Angie Saberniak of Hobart,  Aunt Sheri & Uncle Lee Griner of Crown Point and Aunt Karen & Uncle Greg Page of Griffith. Scott left behind one grandmother Helen Shook also of Griffith, six nieces and nephews and...

Shirley June Blink (nee Barker), 88, of Highland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Jim) Sietsma; sons, Tom (Debbie), and Chuck (Carol); nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren, with the 12th due in August, and numerous additional relatives.  Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin, her parents Wade & Elizabeth Barker, four siblings; great granddaughter, Ashlynn; and many nieces...

Bertha Jean Banning, 86, went home to the Lord on May 12, 2019.  She is lovingly remembered by her children David (Jackie) Banning, Bruce (Donnia) Banning, Brian (Jill) Banning, Barbara (John) Bargfeldt and James Banning. Bertha was so loved by her 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also survived by a loving friend Elsie Edmonds. Bertha is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Forrest Banning and son Charles Banning. Friends are invited to visit...

Lucretia Thornton, 74, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. There are no services planned for Ms. Thornton. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com.