Kimberley L. Convey
Jul 3, 2026
Kimberley L. Convey, age 68, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Beloved wife of Benjamin Delcarpini. Loving sister of Kit (Robert) Roeda. Dear auntie to Tristan (Lindsay) Roeda, Taylor Roeda, and Parker (Eric) Dykstra. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Sharon Convey. Kimberley was dearly loved and will be missed.
Memorial visitation Saturday, July...
Eldred "Ellie" J. Bazuin
Jul 6, 2026
Ellie has gone to be with her Lord following a life of faithful service and a long goodbye.
She was the firstborn to a loving couple on a dairy farm in East Friesland, WI where she spent her happy youth among friends and family. She met her beloved husband “Archie” at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a pre...
Richard Michael Cozad
Jul 6, 2026
Richard Michael Cozad, age 56, of Munster, IN, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. Beloved husband of Dawn L. Dalle Molle. Dear brother of the late Cindy Lewis, late Robert Cozad, late Brenda Cozad, and Cathy (Poncho) Warren. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Clara Cozad. Rick was loved by many...
Edward D. DeBoer
Jul 5, 2026
Edward D. DeBoer, age 71, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Beloved husband of Carol DeBoer, nee Fennema. Loving father of David (Vicky) DeBoer, Sara (Kyle) Lively, and Ruth Ann DeBoer. Proud grandfather of Emma (fiancé Ryan Smith) DeBoer, Ethan DeBoer, Amelia, Titus and Cecilia Lively. Dear brother of Ron (Lois) DeBoer, Jim (Deb) DeBoer,...
Maureen C. Bajarunas
Jul 3, 2026
Maureen's prayer service will be livestreamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/
Maureen C. Bajarunas, nee Smith, age 80, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 3, 2026. Beloved wife of 59 years of Robert F. Bajarunas. Loving mother of Robert “Rob” E. (Sandy) Bajarunas and Carrie (Jason) Fouts. Cherished grandmother of Steve,...
Harriet P. DeYoung
Jul 5, 2026
Harriet P. DeYoung, nee DeYoung, age 102, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Wayne DeYoung. Loving mother of Larry (late Phyllis) DeYoung, the late Donna (late Lindsay) Robertson, Dan (Cindy) DeYoung, and David (Martha) DeYoung. Proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dear...
Richard F. Mikos
Jun 29, 2026
Richard F. Mikos, age 77, of Merrillville formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Loving brother of Michael (Patricia) Mikos, Sharon (Howard) Kusen, Carol Mikos Orr, Kasey (Javier Barajas) Reese and the late Kelly Reese. Kind uncle of Kristi (Michael Junger) Junger, Keith (Jennifer Connor) Mikos, Jessica Orr, Nickolas (Rebecca) Kusen, Chris (Kayla) Orr, Alexis...
Theresa K. Graham
Jun 15, 2026
Theresa Kay Graham, nee Zylstra, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Monday June 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Graham Sr. Loving mother of Cynthia (Dan) Camp, Patrick (Chris) Graham, Robert L. (Mary) Graham Jr., and Susan Fushi. Cherished grandmother of Megan Hamilton, Marci Graham-Ohlrich, Konner Graham, Jackson Graham, Chelsea Forsythe, Aaron Camp, Matt Camp,...
Sherwin J. Harezlak
May 22, 2026
Sherwin J. Harezlak, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Friday, May 22, 2026. Beloved husband of 35 years to Carolee Harezlak nee Williamson. Loving father of Traci Wiitanen, Dana Case, Kenneth Irwin and the late Brad Irwin. Cherished grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Gary Summa, Sharon Martinez...
Paul Haak
Jun 20, 2026
Leaving this present life in the confidence that those whom God justifies, He also glorifies, Paul Haak, age 74, passed into eternal glory on June 20 into the arms of his loving, heavenly Father whose eye is on the sparrow. Paul was born on November 26, 1951, to Henrietta Haak and was raised in Lansing, Illinois. He married Debbie Rodden...
Lucy Belle Allen
Jun 19, 2026
Lucy Belle Allen was a gift.
From the moment she entered the world on July 2, 2019—arriving nine minutes before her twin sister, Avery—it was clear that she was something special. Tiny but mighty, Lucy packed more personality into her little frame than seemed possible. She was fearless, joyful, fiercely independent, and loved with her whole heart.
Lucy is deeply loved by...
Cynthia Ann Pauley
Jun 19, 2026
Cindy Pauley passed away suddenly on Friday June 19, 2026. Cindy is survived by her daughters Meredith Allen and Caitlin (Michael) Jedlicka; her grandchildren McKenzie, Jordan and Cooper Jedlicka and Michael and Avery Allen; her siblings Patricia (Ben) Damiani and Rick (Tami) Marco; her “favorite nephew” Matthew (Gianna) Marco and their children, Adam and Della, who affectionately called Cindy “Aunt...
Steven M. Schilling
Jun 19, 2026
Steven M. Schilling, age 75, of Dolton, IL, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. Dear brother of the late Susan (Robert) Gonya, Scott (Ann) Schilling, and Stanley (Cynthia) Schilling. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Charlton and Elsie Schilling. Steven was a longtime employee of US Steel and a proud veteran of...
Leo S. Rensch
Jun 16, 2026
Leo Sylvester Rensch was born on August 10, 1940 in Makoti, ND. Leo's Dad passed away when he was four years old and Leo lived with his Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Joe in Makoti. Leo grew up working on the family farm and learned how to drive the farm equipment long before he was 16 years old. Leo often told...
Ann Dobias
Jun 14, 2026
Ann Dobias, nee Petrusek, age 98, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Dobias. Loving mother of Richard (Jill) and Donna (Robert) Adams. Proud grandmother “Mena” of Lisa (Eric) Krueger, Ryan Adams, Daniel (Stephanie) Adams, Leanne Dobias, Casey Dobias, and Eric Dobias, and Great-grandmother of Gavin and Mia Krueger, and...
William G. Bandstra
Jun 13, 2026
William G. “Bill” Bandstra, age 74, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia Bandstra, nee Miller. Loving stepfather of the late Kimberly Ann Moberg. Dear brother of the late Karen Lubben, late Judy (Steven) Kostowicz, and Joanne (John) Stacey. Kind uncle and cousin to many. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and...
Patricia C Duckett
Jun 12, 2026
Patricia C. Duckett, nee Kozlowski, age 92 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully June 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Robert E. Duckett. Dear mother of the late Michael Duckett, Mary Butler and John (Brooke) Duckett. Loving and cherished grandmother of Todd, Martin and Gerald Butler and Nolan and Margaret Duckett. Loving great grandmother of...
Mary Elizabeth Manning
Jun 10, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Manning, age 84, of South Holland formerly of Sauk Village passed away on June 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Manning. Loving mother of Ronald (Lisa), John (Loree) and Robert Manning. Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister to John (Julie) Garrett and preceded in death by siblings Lawrence Morgan, Richard Welch, Evelyn Brummett,...
Arlene “Lee” Burkhart
Jun 9, 2026
A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. We sadly announce the passing of Arlene “Lee” Burkhart, age 87, on June 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Owen L. Burkhart; her mother, Florence Nastasi; and her brother, Jim Roeske.
Lee is survived by her two children, Dale (Tracy) Johnson and Donna Johnson; her...
Deborah S. Bernardy
Jun 9, 2026
Deborah S. Bernardy, nee Chance, age 75, of Crown Point formerly of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Loving wife of the late Veryl J. Bernardy. Devoted mother of Michael (Tammy) Bernardy and Jeff Bernardy. Proud grandma of Samantha, Hannah, and the late Zachary. Dearest sister of Christine (late William) Arndt, Rebecca (Dan) Becerra, Kelly (Rodger) DePirro, and...
