Paul B. Gundlach
Sep 19, 2025
Paul B. Gundlach, age 62, suddenly, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Loving husband of Grace Gundlach, nee Mazon. Devoted son of Marilyn and the late John Gundlach. Dear brother of Karen (Herb) Priebe, Sharon (Joseph) Garner, Rose (Gregory) Siemsen, the late John Gundlach, and the late Michael Gundlach. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Sheree L. Mata
Sep 16, 2025
Sheree Lynn Mata, nee Lemajeur, age 54, of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Beloved wife of Martin Mata. Loving mother of Bryanna (Daniel Clarke) Teneyuca, Noah Mata and the late Rocco Mata. Cherished daughter of Roger and the late Rita Lemajeur nee Heyer. Dear sister of Daniel Lemajeur, Rena (late Frank) Barnes, Margie Lemajeur, and the...
Rev. David Bruce Krolczyk
Sep 16, 2025
Rev. David Bruce Krolczyk, age 78, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Beloved brother of Robert (Lizbeth) Krolczyk. Fond uncle of Annelise Noel (Ryan) Demkowicz and Aron Paul Krolczyk. Preceded in death by his parents Stanley Paul Sr. and Irene Krolczyk, nee Swiontkowski, and his siblings Gregory Paul Krolczyk, Stanley Paul Krolczyk Jr. and...
Kathleen R. Yonkman
Sep 14, 2025
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Kathleen Ruth Yonkman, nee Koenes, age 92, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John Yonkman. Loving mother of Brian (Cynthia) Yonkman, Diane (David)...
Maria J. Gifford
Sep 13, 2025
Maria J. Gifford, nee Gleich, age 58, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Donald E. Gifford II. Loving mother of Donald (Hannah) Gifford III and Ian Gifford. Devoted daughter of Edward and Carol Gleich. Dear sister of the late Debbie (Frank) Pellegrino, Mark (Dawn) Gleich, Andrea (Mike) Smagacz, Edward (Cynthia) Gleich Jr.,...
Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham
Sep 12, 2025
Frederick “Rick” Lee Ham, age 67, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Ham, nee Gonska. Loving father of Cathy Ham and Nick (Holly) Ham. Cherished grandfather of Mason and Owen. Loving son of Doris Ham and the late Peter Ham. Dear brother of Lori (Dale) Evers, Dave (Vickie) Ham, Cyndee...
Olivia Mary Salazar
Sep 11, 2025
Olivia Mary Salazar, age 13, of Schererville, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Loving daughter of John Salazar and Nicole Ivanova. Dear sister of Noah, Allison, and the late Caleb. Cherished granddaughter of Frank and Mary Salazar and Olia and the late Angel Ivanova. Kind niece and cousin to many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Olivia will...
Renee J. Hefner
Sep 9, 2025
Renee J. Hefner, age 71 of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Edwin) Walter, Stephen (Christina) Zeman, and Zachary (Rebecca) Zeman. Loving grandmother of Courtney (Joshua) Beckwith, Caitlyn (Tanner) Brandt, Carlye Walter, Madelyn Zeman, Stephen Zeman, Alexandra Zeman, Dylan Zeman, Tristan Zeman. Dear sister of Steven (Linda) Yednak, Kevin Yednak, Karen Byrns, and...
William Bowman
Sep 7, 2025
William Bowman, age 71 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Teresa Bowman. Loving father of Sal and Aldous (Melanie). Cherished grandfather of Christina and Marcos. Dear brother of Robert, Daniel, Jim and Mary. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Patricia; and...
Lawrence David Buchmeier
Sep 6, 2025
Lawrence David Buchmeier, age 80, of Monee, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Loving father of Loren (Alisa) Buchmeier and Brandon Buchmeier. Cherished grandfather of Holden Buchmeier and Emmet Buchmeier. Dear brother of Jeanette Buchmeier-Amstien, Linda Buchmeier-Kiel and Cindy (late Leroy) Buchmeier-Matthias. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Laura and Emil...
Michael P. Wisniewski Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Michael P. Wisniewski, Jr. age 93, of Dyer, IN, formerly a long time resident of Hegewisch, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Wisniewski, nee Michalski. Loving dad of Michael (Pam) Wisniewski, Lawrence (Tami) Wisniewski, James Wisniewski, and Victoria (Bryan) Paliga. Devoted grandpa of Nicholas Wisniewski, Ryan Paliga, Ashley Wisniewski, Lauren...
James V. Ludwig
Sep 5, 2025
James V. Ludwig, age 64, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Annette Ludwig, nee Angus. Loving father of James (Jenny) Ludwig, Jeff Rodgers, Ashley Rodgers, and Alena (Lorenzo) Espinoza. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, James, and Darcy. Loving son of Janet Ludwig and the late James Ludwig. Dear brother of the late Cindy...
Jerome E. Kubisz
Sep 5, 2025
Jerome E. Kubisz, age 70, longtime resident of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2025. Loving father of Julia (Bill) D’Attilio and Philip (Zayne) Kubisz. Brother of Christopher (Betsy) Kubisz and Susan (Joe) Murovic. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Eileen “Cookie” Kubisz.
Jerome fulfilled a dream...
Robert A Mansell
Sep 4, 2025
Robert A. Mansell, age 63 of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2025. Beloved son of John E. (late Nancy) Mansell. Loving brother of Mary (Gene) Stolzenbach, Richard (Heather), Deborah Rodriguez, Bryan (Cheryl), William, and the late Thomas Mansell. Loving stepfather of Nicholas Holder. Cherished grandfather of Charlotte and Lee Holder. Dear uncle of many...
Joyce Louise Haan
Sep 3, 2025
Joyce Louise Haan, nee Moritz, age 84, of Grand Rapids, MI formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Fred” L. Haan. Loving mother of Fred L. (Julie) Haan Jr., Carl Haan (Joe Harper) and David E. (Jennifer) Haan. Cherished grandmother of seven. Dear sister of the late Alfred (late...
Michael J. Peters Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Michael J. Peters Sr., age 81, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Laurie J. Peters, nee Sliwinski. Loving father of Tracie (John) McCleverty, Shannon (Jonathan) Rocha, Michael (Megan) Peters Jr., Michael Ojeda, and Daniel Ojeda. Cherished grandfather of Sydney Rocha, J.J. McCleverty, Gianna Rocha, Harper Peters, Beckett Peters, Isabella Ojeda, and Frances...
Kenneth Harold Toren
Sep 2, 2025
Kenneth Harold Toren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2025, at the age of 80.
Ken lived his life as a testimony of God’s faithfulness. He was known for his kindness, steady faith, and willingness to help anyone in need. Whether through his...
Georgianna Penney
Sep 1, 2025
Georgianna Penney, age 92, of Marinette, WI, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born December 4, 1932 in Chicago, IL to James and Mae Sterling. Her father was a carpenter for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Georgianna spent her early life in Chicago and eventually relocated to Cicero and...
Darlene Depoister
Aug 30, 2025
Darlene Depoister, age 63 of Genoa,IL formerly of Crete, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved sister of Arlene Gutierrez, Rose (late Howard) Vaniten, Anna (late John) Hubley, David Staton, Angel Poynter and the late Mary (late Phil) Foster. Loving aunt of Krystal Beard, Amber Gutierrez, Reginia Gutierrez, and a host of many more nieces and...
Mary Alice Davis
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Alice Davis, nee Cunnea, age 88 of Steger, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M Davis Sr. and James E. Davis. Loving mother of Kenneth M. (Kathie) Jr., David A. (Than), Robert (Pauline), William, late Brian, Anthony (Rosie Ruiz), Jeffery A (Mary), and Richard E. (Nora) Davis. Cherished...
