Mary Frances LaVecchia
Sep 23, 2025
Mary Frances La Vecchia, nee Saenz, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank James La Vecchia. Loving mother of Linda (late Bruce) Troxel, Diane Dora La Vecchia Schwader, Daniel James La Vecchia, and Frank Vincent La Vecchia. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra Nicole Troxel and Dylan Daniel Schwader. Dear aunt...
Dorothy W. Hoekstra
Sep 29, 2025
Dorothy W. Hoekstra, nee Olthoff, age 95, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete and South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Calvin J. Hoekstra. Dear sister of the late Willard (late Charlotte) Olthoff, late Ralph (late Jean) Olthoff, late Bernard (late Shirley) Olthoff, and the late...
Rosemary Elizabeth Misch
Sep 29, 2025
Rosemary Elizabeth Misch, 83, of South Holland, Illinois, traded her earthly angel wings for her heavenly wings on September 29, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1942, in Chicago, the loving daughter of the late Nick and Myrtle Ross. In her younger years, Rosemary proudly served her country by working for the U.S. Army as an administrative assistant. She...
Barbara J. Dal Santo
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara J. Dal Santo, nee Gawronski, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved wife of Sam A. Dal Santo. Loving mother of Gina (late Frederick) Schmidt, Daniel (Laura) Dal Santo, Steven (Kathi) Dal Santo, Robert (Monica) Dal Santo, and Anthony (Elena) Dal Santo. Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Deborah "Debbie" O'Connor
Sep 28, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” J. O’Connor, nee Jezior, age 66, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved wife of Timothy O’Connor. Loving mother of Jennifer O’Connor and James (Jacob Koors) O’Connor. Dear daughter of Mary Ann and the late Eugene Jezior. Sister of Eugene (Merry Ellen) Jezior, Vickie Reyna, Stephan Jezior, the late Pamela (Troy) Bell, John...
Kenneth Dean Vantrease
Sep 28, 2025
Kenneth Dean Vantrease, age 86, of St. John, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol R. Vantrease nee Grinstead. Loving father of Cindy (Rev. Jeff ) Sheeks and Kathy (Ted) Chapman. Cherished grandfather of Karl (Anna) Sheeks, Katie (Brandon) Jordan, Riley ( Ashley) Chapman, Elliott (Rachel) Chapman, and Mackenzie (Ryan) Imhoff. Great grandfather of Karson,...
Ruth J. Voogd Huisman
Sep 26, 2025
Ruth J. Voogd Huisman, nee Vander Beek, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26, 2025. She recently lived in Naperville, IL but lived the majority of her adult life in South Holland. Ruth was preceded in death by her two husbands, John Voogd and Marvin Huisman. Ruth’s family members from John’s...
Nancy E. Witvoet
Sep 25, 2025
Nancy E. Witvoet, nee Van Hattem, age 84, of Crete, IL, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Boyd "Pete" Witvoet Jr. Loving mother of Barbara (Paul) Kooy, Thomas (Lorri) Witvoet and David (Trudy) Witvoet. Cherished grandmother of Katelyn (Dan) Balash, Dan (Catie) Witvoet, Matthew (Lia) Kooy, Ashley (Nick) Frederick, Kelsey (Sam) Boss, Sarah (Ben) Stonewall,...
Frances K. Peña
Sep 24, 2025
Frances K. Peña (née Notoriano), age 81, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2025. A lifelong resident of Chicago Heights and proud graduate of Bloom High School, Frances lived a life rooted in family, faith, and community.
Beloved mother of Debra Cary. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Eric) Anderson, Steven (Jennifer) Seeder, Frank (Isabel) Cary, and Jessica (Aaron...
Richard G. Sartori
Sep 24, 2025
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Richard G. Sartori, age 85, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Theresa A. Sartori, nee Terrell. Loving father of Richard S. (Shari) Sartori, Laura (Chuck) Quinn, Dana Guerra and Adam Guerra. Cherished grandfather of Richard Luke Sartori, Christopher Kacich, Alex Kacich, Mackenzie Kacich,...
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)...
