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Sharon A. Haemker

Sharon A. Haemker

Jan 18, 2021

Sharon A. Haemker, nee Kinsinger, age 78, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Beloved wife of 51 years to Elden Haemker.  Loving mother of Dean (Tina), Steven (Denise), Roger (Julie), and Brett (Karen) Haemker.  Cherished grandmother of Neal (Lissette), Craig (Megan), Kyle, Ian (Rebecca), Kasie, Carley, Ashley, and Bryce; great-grandmother of Adan, Weston, Ivan,...

Donald T. Westerhoff

Donald T. Westerhoff

Jan 17, 2021

Donald T. Westerhoff, age 70, of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Loving brother of Terry (Nelly) Westerhoff and Cindy (Jerry) DeYoung.  Dear uncle of Todd (Abigail) Westerhoff, Kevin (Jessica) Westerhoff, Eric (Elizabeth) Westerhoff, Michelle (Christopher) Campbell, Jennifer (Aaron) Longale, Lauren (Andrew) Locke, and Michael DeYoung and 10 great-nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by...

Loretta Cameli

Loretta Cameli

Jan 17, 2021

Loretta Cameli, nee Cianchetti, age 81, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Philip Cameli.  Loving mother of Maria (Rene Higgs) Cameli.  Dear sister of David (Barbara) Cianchetti and the late Dominic (Barbara) Cianchetti.  Preceded in death by her parents Concenzio and Amelia Cianchetti.  Loretta was loved by many and...

Bette Saxsma

Bette Saxsma

Jan 17, 2021

Bette Saxsma, nee Fortuin, age 85, of St. John, IN, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Donald E. Saxsma.  Loving mother of Terry (Sue) Saxsma, Ed (Diane) Saxsma, and Delonn (Dan) Metz.  Proud grandmother of Taylor Metz, Rachel Metz, Brad (Kelli) Saxsma, Brent (Courtney Chavez) Saxsma, Scott (Todd)...

John Harry J. Mcgrath

John Harry J. Mcgrath

Jan 16, 2021

John Harry J. “PeeWee” McGrath, age 36, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Loving son of the late John and Rosalind McGrath.  Dearest brother of Shannon McGrath.  Kind uncle of Antonio Rios Jr., and Nicholas McGrath-Flores.  Dear nephew of Norma (late Dennis) Chambers and Carlos (Helen) Hernandez.  Cherished cousin of many, many cousins.

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Randy L. Buchmeier

Randy L. Buchmeier

Jan 15, 2021

Randy L. Buchmeier, age 64, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Steger and South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Randy is survived by his wife Krista (nee Meyer) Buchmeier, his two daughters Amanda (Neil) Loveless and Abbey (Lenny) Witkowski. His grandchildren Erik and Evan Loveless and Addison Witkowski.  Randy is also survived by his siblings...

Alan Ronald Osowski

Alan Ronald Osowski

Jan 11, 2021

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Alan Ronald Osowski, age 83, of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Osowski, nee Guzman.  Loving father of Celeste (Leo) Werr, Donna Osowski, Alan Osowski, and Jim Osowski.  Cherished grandfather of Abby, Livy, and Emma.  Dear brother of Pamela Osowski,...

Juana D. Salas

Juana D. Salas

Jan 8, 2021

Juana D. Salas, nee Dominguez, age 85, of Harvey, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Silberio Salas. Loving mother of Rosie (Jose) Carbajal, Jesus (Pamela) Salas, Maria “Vicki” (Francisco) Farfan, and the late Adolfo Salas.  Cherished grandmother of Maria Salas, Alicia Salas, Christina Salas, Maria DeJesus, Jonathon Salas, Jesse Salas, Melissa...

Donald J. Broccardo

Donald J. Broccardo

Jan 8, 2021

Donald J. Broccardo, age 70, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.  Beloved husband of Janice Broccardo, nee Ackman.  Loving father of Dana (Rick) Ranieri, Adam Broccardo, and Amy (Ted) Knoll.  Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Arianna, Peyton, and Destiny; great-grandfather of Ariyana and Madelyn.  Dear brother of Donna Broccardo and Robert...

Kenneth W. Rewers

Kenneth W. Rewers

Jan 7, 2021

Kenneth W. Rewers, age 75, of Beecher, IL, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Frances Rewers, nee Faber. Loving father of Rebecca Hoffman and Roberta Rewers. Proud grandfather of Trevor and Justin Hoffman. Dear brother of the (late) Daniel (Sandra) Rewers and Edna Mae Rewers. Uncle of Dana (Kevin) Hillard, Brian (Betsy) Rewers, and...

Robert B. Finlayson

Robert B. Finlayson

Jan 7, 2021

Robert B. Finlayson, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Loving brother of Jackie Marciniak and the late Mary (Joe) Wojtanowski. Uncle of Ryan Marciniak and Juliana Marciniak. Father of Katie Hakes and Karen Finlayson.  Preceded in death by his wife Monica and his parents Malcolm and Adeline (nee Adams) Finlayson.  Robert was a retired welder. ...

Coby J. Braun

Coby J. Braun

Jan 6, 2021

Coby J. Braun, nee Spelde, age 86, of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  Loving mother of Brian (Lizette) Keith.  Dear grandmother of Sara Keith. Preceded in death by her husband Hugh E. Keith, her parents Antonio and Jacoba(nee DeGroot) Spelde, and her sister Marilyn Okon.  Private services will be held.  Inurnment will be at...

Stanley A. Mazurski, Jr.

Stanley A. Mazurski, Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Stanley A. Mazurski, Jr., age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Doris V. Mazurski, nee Matwichuk. Loving father of Charlette (Ken) Bermingham, Stanley A. Mazurski III, and Janeé Mazurski. Proud grandfather of Jordan (Christopher) Abram, Jacob Bermingham, Lillian Mazurski, and Tony Mazurski. Great-grandfather of Travis and Logan Abram. Dear brother of Natalie...

Mary Ann Matern

Mary Ann Matern

Jan 5, 2021

Mary Ann Matern, nee Henderson, age 79, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Loving wife of John Matern.  Devoted mother of John (Gretchen) Minyard, Jim (Debbie) Minyard, Glenn (Tara) Minyard; step-mother of Patricia (Mark) Bohman, Barbara Matern, Robin (Russell) Newton, John Matern, and Ed (Holly) Matern.  Proud grandmother of Jake, Luke, and Abby Minyard, Jake...

Glenn Edward "Eddie" Escobedo

Glenn Edward "Eddie" Escobedo

Jan 5, 2021

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Glenn Edward “Eddie” Escobedo passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.   Loving son of the late Jose and Guadalupe Escobedo.  Loving brother of Yolanda Trigo, Edna Trigo, Sylvia (Isidro) Rios, Joseph Escobedo, Diana M. Escobedo, Esmeralda Martinez Escobedo, Anthony Vasquez, Michael Vasquez, and the late Albert Trigo.  Dear father of Marissa, Glen, Mateo,...

David E. Vines

David E. Vines

Jan 3, 2021

David E. Vines, age 78, of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Janet Vines. Loving father of Norbert (Marlo) Jasinski, Darlene (Erik) Lewis, MaryJo (Thomas) Seehausen, Robert (Debbie) Jasinski, David (Angela) Vines Jr, Joseph (Michelle) Jasinski, Tony (Andrea) Vines, Lisa (Michael) Loomis, and Douglas (Michelle)...

Willie Amos Lewis Jr

Willie Amos Lewis Jr

Jan 2, 2021

Willie Amos Lewis Jr, 81, of Pembroke, IL, has joined our loving Creator at 8:30am, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home, where he wanted to be. Willie was born September 25, 1939 in Shelby, Mississippi to Lucille Combs and Willie Lewis. Willie leaves behind his 5 loving children who include Di’etra, Toinette (Chicago), Tremayne (Arlington), Willie Jr...

Clarence Tysse, Jr.

Clarence Tysse, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

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Clarence Tysse, Jr., age 73, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021.  Beloved husband of Beverly Tysse, nee Swets.  Loving father of Diane (Richard) Jones, Karen (Mark) Houk and Crystal (Todd) Klomp.  Devoted grandfather of Brittany (Fiancé Caleb Fair) Klomp, Sarah (Fiancé Angelo Nicastro) Medema,...

Roseanne Marie Rogach

Roseanne Marie Rogach

Jan 2, 2021

Roseanne Marie Rogach, nee Doyle, age 64, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 2, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late William J. Rogach.  Loving sister of Diane (Marc) Pucher, Lori (Mark) Burnetti, Patti (Carl) Hull, Janet (Russ) Riney, Theresa (late Bob) Osting, Karen (Rodney) Jensen, Patrick (Laurie) Doyle, Jim (Laura) Doyle, and the late Barbie Doyle.  Loving...

Jerry P. Ramusack

Jerry P. Ramusack

Dec 31, 2020

Watch the video of Jerry's funeral service here: Jerry Ramusack Funeral Service

Jerry P. Ramusack, 80, the “second most famous person” to graduate from John Carroll University (after Don Shula) died on December 31, 2020 after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife (of 55 years) and partner in crime Donna Ramusack.  Jerry had a...

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