Gregg J. Newhuis
Sep 23, 2025
Gregg Newhuis, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished “Papa,” went home to his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 66.
Gregg was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois to David and Rosemary Newhuis. From a young age, his life was marked by a strong work ethic, a love for the outdoors, and a deep faith...
John J. Ranieri Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
John J. Ranieri Jr., age 83, of Matteson, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Carol Ranieri. Loving father of Richard (Dana) Ranieri, Sherri Ranieri, and Gina (Andrew) Derewonko. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Logan and Benjamin and great-grandfather of Raegan and Boone. Dear brother of Barbara (late Carl) DuBridge. Fond...
Marc Andrew Jugin
Sep 22, 2025
Marc Andrew Jugin, age 56, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, September 22, 2025. Loving father of Haley Bowman. Cherished son of the late Beverly and late Lawrence Jugin. Dear brother of the late Larry Jugin, Laura (Mike) Stawicki and Scott (Maria) Jugin. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Marc will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Dorothy J. Jacobsma
Sep 20, 2025
Dorothy J. Jacobsma, nee Evans, age 88, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred G. Jacobsma. Dear mother of the late Kandace (late John) Davis. Loving grandmother of Rebecca (Chad) Hayes and Tyler (Lucy) Davis. Devoted great-grandmother of Anna Leigh (Mac) Jones, Caroline (David) Morris, Lydia...
Daniel James Van Vuren
Sep 19, 2025
Daniel James Van Vuren (July 26, 1994) of Downers Grove, IL, passed away on September 19, 2025, at age 31.
Daniel is survived by his loving parents Rich and Kathy (Maher) Van Vuren and sister Meghan Phillips (Scott), as well as adoring nieces, Holland and Laine. He is also survived by his half brother Rich Van Vuren (Cynthia), nephews Nathan and...
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....
Rosalinda “Rosie” Ortega
Sep 18, 2025
Rosalinda “Rosie” Ortega, age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. Dearest sister of Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria) Ortega, late Susan (late Joseph) Mudy, the late George (Kimberly) Ortega, and the late David Ortega. Kind aunt of Tony Jr. (Alison), Ray (Martha), Tomas (Jackie), and Nina (Ryan) Bischoff. Preceded in death by her...
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...
