Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2025

Harry “Tom” Thomas Adamek, age 72, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Noel Adamek, nee Wicklund. Loving father of Tiffany (Dan) Gescheidler and Todd Adamek. Proud Papa of Noah Adamek, Gavin and Grant Gescheidler. Dear brother of Carol Wedel, the late Louis Adamek Jr., late Richard Adamek, late...

Jul 7, 2025

David D. Dolci, age 85, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Loving father of  David A. (Michele) Dolci, and Tony (Susie) Dolci. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Stephanie, Megan, Emma, Ally, Nick, Zack, James, Sydney and Paige. Great-grandfather of Addy, Ty, Maverick, and Ashton. Dear “grandpa” of Sierra D. April and Lacey M. April who were...

Jul 7, 2025

Gregg Sam Spathis, age 68, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Jean Spathis nee Wagner. Loving father of Kristen (Matthew) Monk and Spencer (Amanda) Spathis. Cherished grandfather of Arianna Monk, Samuel Spathis and Olivia Spathis. Preceded in death by his parents Georgia and Sam G. Spathis. He was owner and operator of SWAATS...

Jul 7, 2025

Bruce Alan Troxel, age 66, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Linda Troxel, nee LaVecchia. Loving father of Andrew John Troxel, Kelsey Lynn Troxel, Alexandra Nicole Troxel and Aimee Marie Troxel.  Dear brother of Kevin (Margaret) Troxel, Scott (Kathy) Troxel, Kim (Glenn Nichols) Maglish, and the late infant...

Jul 5, 2025

Betty Jean Schoon (nee Thomas) age 96 passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Neil Schoon. Loving mother of Vaughn (Leslie) Schoon, Sharon (David) Boomstra, Pamela (Thomas) O'Leary, and the late Peter Schoon. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kristin) Schoon, Gregory Schoon, Amy (Brian) Olthoff, Megan (Nathan) Donovan, Ryan Boomstra, Maureen (Chris) Crescenza,...

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia J. Houdek, age 91, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Cherished mother of David (Joan) Houdek, Diane (Kevin) Larson, Gail (Kenneth) Fedinets and Lori (Terrence) Ryan. Cherished grandma of Jill, Sarah (Pete), Dawn, Christopher, Nicole (Nick), Natalie (Tim) and Hannah. Dear great-grandma of Grayson, Adelyn and Ellie. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Jul 4, 2025

Marilyn Wahlstrom, nee Bergstrom, age 89, of Tinley Park, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Merle Wahlstrom. Loving mother of Audrey (Doug) Van Vuren, Andrew (Nancy) Wahlstrom, and Ann (Stan) Fit. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.  Marilyn was...

Jul 2, 2025

Philip J. Meuzelaar, age 74, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Pamela Sue Meuzelaar, nee Shilling. Loving father of Christopher (Michelle) Meuzelaar, Jonathan (Jill) Meuzelaar, Rae Meuzelaar and Karen (Kevin) Krygsheld.  Proud grandfather of Luc, Bini, Calvin, Ally, Ben, Nate, Kate, Noah...

Jun 29, 2025

LeRoy R. Coleman, age 77, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2025. Beloved husband for 48 years of LeAnne Coleman nee Nelson. Loving father of Kelly (Chris) Stutler. Cherished grandfather of Julia Wren Stutler. Dear brother of Kathee (Larry) Hering. Fond uncle of Richard Oehmke and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 25, 2025

Joan M. Zega, nee Wirtz, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Zega. Loving mother of Jean (Mike) Henry, Roberta (Peter) Mazeikas, James (Virginia) Zega, and Joe (Davina) Zega. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of the late Ed (Jackie) Wirtz,...

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Lacheta, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Susanna Lacheta nee Opilka. Loving father of Kimberly (Bryan) Buczkowski and Janice (Anthony) Jordan. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kaylin, Jacob, Clara, and Allan. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lacheta. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Jun 21, 2025

Jackie Younker was a selfless and generous woman to know and love.  She modeled a life rich with hard work, putting others first, and being an exceptionally loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her warm personality, cheerful demeanor, and infectious smile will forever be remembered by her many special friends and loved ones.

Mary...

Jun 20, 2025

Ronald L. Hunter, age 88, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 20, 2025.  Loving husband of the late Patricia “Pat” Lee Hunter, nee Gentry.  Loving father of Mark (Sharon) Hunter and Keith (Lori) Hunter. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Danny) Blount, Ryan (Taylor) Hunter, triplets: Aaron, Brad and Chelsey Hunter; great-grandfather of Brettelynn,...

Jun 19, 2025

Gail Louise Sessler, age 74, of Lincolnwood, Illinois, formerly of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025. Gail was born on December 8th, 1950 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to her parents Jacob and Elaine Sessler. Gail attended Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary...

Jun 14, 2025

Laura Anne (Woolf) McCann, age 63 died peacefully and pain free at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, GA on June 14, 2025.

Laura was born on September 4, 1961, to James Woolf, Sr. and Ilona (Benedek) Woolf in Hammond, IN.  She is survived by her husband of 24 years, John McCann, stepson Christopher (Leann), granddaughter Scarlett McCann...

Jun 14, 2025

Richard L. Patton, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Deborah J. Patton, nee Kortum. Loving father of Melissa Patton, Richard Patton, Arliene (Robert) Lamont, late Carrianne Anderson, late Robert Patton, William Patton, Christopher Patton, Jennifer Van Allen, Timothy Van Allen, and William Van Allen Jr. Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and...

Jun 13, 2025

Laura J. Boersma, nee Reitsema, age 65, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Dexter Boersma. Loving mother of Jennifer Boersma. Proud grandmother of Mylie Boersma. Loving daughter of Grace Reitsema and the late John Peter Reitsema. Dear sister of Leanne (Stephen) Dotto. Kind aunt of Jonathan...

Jun 12, 2025

Lois “Loie” J. Reidenga, nee Boer, age 87, of Crete, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. She is survived by her three sons Jeff (Lori) Reidenga, Mark (Ruth) Reidenga, Russ (Lisa) Reidenga. Eight grandchildren Kayla (Alex) Bulthuis, Rachel Reidenga, Renee Finch, Jenna Stoit, Dana (Jon) Kamphuis, Kyle Reidenga, Rebecca (Drew) Reidenga Talbot, Ryan...

Jun 12, 2025

David M. Barick, age 74 years, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Joyce M. Barick, nee Yos.  Loving father of Steven (Jaime) Barick, Kevin (Kristen) Barick, and Randall (Elizabeth) Barick; step-father of Eric (April) Wasyliw. Cherished grandfather of Blake, Connor, Gwyneth, Zofia, Carson, Connor, Jake,...

Jun 12, 2025

Dorothy J. Mason, nee Mathews, age 91, late of St. John, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert S. “Sonny” Mason.  Loving mother of Barbara (Bruce) Tanouye, Karen Serafini, Jeffrey (Jill) Mason, David (Kimberley) Mason, and James (Jennifer) Mason.  Proud grandma of Staci (Amit), Dana...