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Ernesto Castillo
Aug 5, 2020
Ernesto Castillo, age 83, of Durango, Mexico, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Filomena Castillo, nee Valdez. Loving father of Leticia (Alfredo) Ramos, Silvia (Alfonso) Unzueta, Erica (Cupido) Sandoval, and Susan Sandoval. Dear grandfather of Alfredo, Omar, Ivan, Essay, Sarahi, and Joselyn. Preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Marcelina Castillo.
Visitation Friday,...
Susan H. Pelke
Aug 5, 2020
Susan “Sue” Pelke, nee Stout, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020 with her family by her side.
Sue was born to the late Robert and Gabriella (Persa) Stout on April 3, 1948 in Chicago, IL.
During her younger years, she spent her summers up at Pelican Lake fishing with...
Barbara A. Otto
Aug 4, 2020
Barbara A. Otto, age 80, of St. John, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Dear sister of Raymond (Mary Ellen) Otto and George (Judy) Otto. Kind aunt of Kim (Scott) Cazel, Kelly (Bill) Dennehy, Bobby Condon, Jeff (Leianne) Otto, Kristen (Aaron) Vanderlinden, Melissa (Chris) Huge, Renee (Shaun) Nelson and Doug (Monica) Kooy; great-aunt of several nieces and nephews....
Rosalinda M. Gauna
Aug 2, 2020
Rosalinda M. Gauna, age 74, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020. Beloved wife of 55 years to Guadalupe L Gauna. Loving mother of Analisa (Michael) Spaniel, Guadalupe Gauna Jr., and Javier (Lisa Marie) Gauna. Cherished grandmother of Javier Gauna Jr, Jillian Marie Gauna, Seve Gandy-Gauna, and Kloe Gandy. Great grandmother of Javier Gauna III...
David C. Rietveld
Jul 31, 2020
David (Dave) C. Rietveld, age 65, of Saint John, IN, was welcomed home into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 31, 2020. Dave was born in Harvey, IL, and graduated from Illiana Christian High School where he excelled in basketball, academics and being a great boyfriend to his high school sweetheart and soon to be wife,...
Janet J. Vines
Jul 31, 2020
Janet J. Vines, nee MacGillivray, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020. Beloved wife of David E. Vines. Loving mother of Norbert (Marlo) Jasinski, MaryJo (Thomas) Seehausen, Robert (Debbie) Jasinski, and Joseph (Michelle) Jasinski. Cherished grandmother of Shayne Kozinski, Miranda (Kyle) Terry, Ashlee Wathen, Zachory Jasinski, Halie Jasinski, Madison Jasinski, and Dannilynn Jasinski....
John "Steve" Markowski
Jul 30, 2020
John “Steve” Markowski, age 68, of St. John, IN, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Loving husband of Gale J. Markowski, nee Skibinski. Beloved father of Abby Markowski, Tari (fiancé Austin Harshman) Markowski, Megan (Austin) DeSpain, Amy Markowski, and Mike (Krista) Markowski. Cherished grandfather of Finley, Haley, and Jake. Brother of Robert (Loretta) Markowski and the late Joyce (Paul)...
Frank Targos
Jul 29, 2020
Frank Targos, age 86, late of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Loving husband of Patricia Targos, nee McDonald. Beloved father of Deborah (Ray) Roop, and William Targos. Devoted and cherished grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 2. Dearest brother of the late John Targos, Stanley Targos, Mae (late Graham) Reese (late...
John C. Lindemulder Sr.
Jul 28, 2020
John C. Lindemulder Sr., age 79, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Beloved husband of Sandra Lindemulder, nee Haan. Loving father of Keith Lindemulder (Jayna) and John (Wendy) Lindemulder. Cherished grandfather of Paige, Rachel, Jonathan (Alyssa), Nicholas (Brei), Kaitlin, Nathan, and Morgan. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Agnes (nee Hoekstra) Lindemulder. ...
Karen Ann Willett
Jul 27, 2020
Karen Ann Willett, nee Tobeck, age 78, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Bernard “Bing” Willett. Loving mother of Kim (Leon) Kotecki, Tom (Reimi) and Tim Willett. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Nicole) Kotecki, Zachary (Courtney Perkins) Kotecki, and Lucas Willett. Great grandmother of Leah Kotecki. Dear sister of Keith (Ruthie)...
Jeanne M Jellema
Jul 27, 2020
Jeanne M. Jellema, age 92, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Lansing, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2020. Loving aunt to 10 nephews and nieces and many great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents the late John and Mae (nee...
Frank E Barnes
Jul 26, 2020
Frank E. Barnes, age 67, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Rena Barnes nee Lemajeur. Loving father of Michelle (Mark) Dunn, Lisa Goers, Dale (Emily) Goers, and Michael Goers. Cherished grandfather of Jocelyn, Alyssia, Alexis, Andrew, Lillian, Zane, Abigail, and the late Maximus. Dear brother of Linda (Steve) Anderson, Kathy (Scott)...
Cathy D. Daigre
Jul 22, 2020
Cathy D. Daigre, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald Daigre. Loving mother of Cecily (Manny) McKnight, Christian (Sarah) Daigre, the late Jason Daigre, Joshua Daigre, and Zachary (Fiancé Ashley) Daigre. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren. Dear sister of Pam (Dallas) Smith, Bob (Danette) Martin, Lynn (Patrick)...
Shirley M. Jarrells
Jul 20, 2020
Shirley M. Jarrells, nee Loveless, age 73, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2020. Beloved wife of William Jarrells. Loving mother of Chris, Billy, Tony, and the “daughter that should have been”, Dawn. Dear grandmother of B.J. and Kaylynn; great-grandmother of Rhett. Sister of Sara Lasky, Judy Jones, Ina Loveless, and the late James Loveless....
Laverne Kampen
Jul 18, 2020
LaVerne Kampen, nee Dalenberg, age 97, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Howard Kampen. Loving mother of Ruth Kampen, Tom (Patty) Kampen, and John Kampen. Preceded in death by her parents John and Grace Dalenberg. LaVerne was loved by many and will be...
Kelvin L. Smotherman
Jul 16, 2020
Kelvin L. Smotherman, age 60, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Loving brother of Faye Janke, Fred (Rickie) Smotherman, and Joyce (David) Clark. Cherished uncle of many nieces, Nephews, and Great nieces and nephews. Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents; Calvin and Juanita Smotherman. He will be missed dearly by all...
William C. "Bill" Rosenwinkel
Jul 15, 2020
William C. Rosenwinkel, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Loving husband of Patricia A. Rosenwinkel, nee Skorupa. Devoted father of Pamela (Darrell) Robertson, and Charles (Julie) Rosenwinkel. Proud grandfather of Bryan Robertson, Brandon Robertson, Tiffany (Brian) Adams, William Rosenwinkel, and Joseph Rosenwinkel; great-grandfather of Rylee Adams, Kinsley Adams, and Brielle Powell. Dear...
Sylvia Marie Zawita
Jul 15, 2020
Sylvia Zawita, nee Calamari, age 88, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late John Zawita. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Zawita and Cindi (Max) Eaton. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Eaton, Heather (Scott Dehn) Eaton, and Jason Mahler. Dear sister of the late John Jr. (Dolores)...
George F Sedlacek
Jul 15, 2020
George Sedlacek, age 85, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Sedlacek and the late Bonnie Sedlacek. Loving father of Mary (John) Running, Mark (Katie) Sedlacek, Paul Sedlacek, Laura (John) Walton, the late Elizabeth (Don) Young, Robert (Cindy) Krumwiede, Larry (Debbie) Krumwiede, Linda (Gary) Radavich, Ron (Joy) Krumwiede....
Donald "Don" J. Mackel
Jul 14, 2020
Donald “Don” J. Mackel, age 89 of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Born February 12, 1931, Don was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and an employee of R.R. Donnelly & Son’s Chicago Lakeside Press. He was also a dedicated member of Thornton United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his loving companion...
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