Obituary Listing

Feb 25, 2025

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Lois Jean Stob, nee Kortenhoeven, age 81, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Beloved wife of John Stob. Loving mother of Lisa (Tom) Bulten, Julie (Nate) Bouma, and Jennifer (Rick) Osman....

Feb 24, 2025

Walter L. Kostecki, age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Louise M. Kostecki, nee Oliosi. Loving father of Allen (Margaret) Kostecki and Vince (Alison) Kostecki.  Proud grandfather of Marisa, Allen, Cody, Samantha, and Ryder. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Josephine Kostecki. He had three sisters not worth...

Feb 24, 2025

Jacqueline Azzarello, nee Rossi, age 77, of Knox, IN and Ft. Myers, FL passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025.  Beloved wife of Sam Azzarello,  Loving mother of Nikki (Kyle) Doty.  Cherished grandmother of Emmi and Ryah.  Dear sister of Michael Rossi and James (Sue) Rossi and sister-in-law of Tony (Gail) Azzarello.  Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews.  ...

Feb 24, 2025

Robert “Bob” Klyczek, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Angelina “Angie” Klyczek. Loving father of Renee (Dennis) Norstrom, late Robert (Catherine) Klyczek Jr., Earl Klyczek and Maxine (Kevin) Wolfe. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served in...

Feb 24, 2025

Jeffrey  P. Collins, age 59, of Mohawk, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025.  Loving son of Carole and the late Henry Collins Jr.  Dearest brother of Pamela Collins.  Kind nephew of Marion (Bruce) Schmidlin.  Also survived by several cousins, and dear friend, Pamela Renee “PR” Collins.  Jeff enjoyed searching for waterfalls, car shows, being in the...

Feb 23, 2025

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Cornelius “Neil” John Venhuizen born Kornelis “Kees” Jan Venhuizen of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at age 91. Beloved husband of Joanne Venhuizen, nee Huisenga, and father of Bernard (Rosalinda) Venhuizen, Ruth (William) Martin,...

Feb 23, 2025

Craig Dean Paul, age 76, of Highland, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Nancy Paul, nee Drenth. Loving father of Jennifer Joyce (Chad) Kooyenga, Kristin Renee Paul, Steven Craig (Heather) Paul, Jonathan Richard Paul, and Timothy Michael (Jamie) Paul. Devoted grandfather of Jason (Abby) Kooyenga, Megan (Joel) Bennett, Amanda...

Feb 22, 2025

Therese F. “Terry” McDonough, nee Crabb, age 98, Tinley Park formerly longtime Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2025. Loving wife of the late John M. McDonough.  Devoted mother of John Michael (Terry) McDonough, Mary Therese McGushin, and Francis Joseph McDonough.  Proud grandmother of Megan McGushin, Jacqueline (Joseph) Wirth, Ryan (Hailey) McGushin, and Faith McDonough; great-grandmother "G.G."...

Feb 21, 2025

Deborah A. Barkowski, nee Oliver, age 65, of Griffith and Hebron, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2025.  Wife of Thomas Norley and the late Steven J. Barkowski.  Devoted and loving mother of Jason (Emily) Barkowski and Nicholas (Laken) Barkowski.  Proud grandmother of Jordan, Parker, Deacon, and Lennon.  Dearest sister of Diane (Dennis)...

Feb 19, 2025

Karen L. Castelnuovo, nee Goodin, age 68, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Dolton and Burnham, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Loving wife of 48 years of James J. Castelnuovo.  Dearest daughter of Theresa and the late Earl Goodin Sr.  Dear sister of the late Earl Goodin Jr., Debbie Labanauskas, and Sherrie Fuscaldo.  Aunt of nieces, nephews,...

Feb 19, 2025

Anthony John Pratscher, age 72, of Griffith, IN, passed away on February 19, 2025. Loving brother of Debra Lamoureux, Linda (Vaughn) Lagestee, Martin (Janette) Pratscher, John Pratscher, James (Susan) Pratscher and Cara Castelli. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his partner Betty Hoeffner, and many cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Gladys...

Feb 18, 2025

Frances S. Cicale, age 102, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Loving mother of Carol (A. Charles) Gillie, Nancy (Thomas) Longini and Larry (Karen) Cicale. Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Cicale, her...

Feb 17, 2025

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Eleanor Vander Giessen, age 89, of Schererville, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025.  Loving sister of the late Agnes Vander Giessen and late Shirley (late Mart) Boer. Dear aunt of Bob (Laurie) Boer, Linda (Scott) Dekker, and Elaine...

Feb 17, 2025

Peter “Pete” Edward Pinta, age 81, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. Beloved husband of Karen Pinta, nee Peterson. Dear brother of Phyllis (late Thomas) Budarz and Alice (late Thomas) Mullen. Kind uncle of Beth (Dr. Sabah) Butty; great-uncle of Gemma and Grayson. Also survived by several cousins and many friends. Preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2025

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Barbara J. Olshavsky, nee Farner, age 62, of Dyer, IN, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.  Beloved wife of Frank Olshavsky.  Loving mother of Allen Olshavsky, Gena Olshavsky, and the late April Rosario.  Proud grandmother of Jade, Angelina, Skylee, Mia, and Keagan; Great-grandmother of Leah, Daxton,...

Feb 14, 2025

Eugene Thomas Pruett “Tom”, age 90, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Shirley Pruett nee Paris. Loving father of Terry Krueger and Dusty (Marla) Pruett. Cherished grandfather of Ashley Krueger, Steven Krueger, Rachel Pruett, Derek (Emma) Pruett, and Adam Pruett. Great grandfather of Sawyer and Dawson Pruett. Tom was preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2025

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Walter Henry Pickup Jr. was born in Albany, NY, August 14, 1938 and departed this life to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 64 years Julia Ann (Boland) Pickup, four loving children: Terri...

Feb 11, 2025

Carl Junior Wilson, age 82, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Sharon L. Wilson, nee Cable. Loving father of Richard Wilson and Juanita Wilson. Proud grandfather of Tiffany Knoblock-Wilson, Patrick Knoblock-Wilson, and Joseph Swartz-Wilson. Great-grandfather of Tristan, Olivia, and Jackson. Dear brother of Jodie (Jane) Wilson and Brenda (Kenny) White....

Feb 10, 2025

James Robert Barnes, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10 2025.  Loving husband of Norma Barnes, nee Wiers.  Devoted father of Carol (Brian) Beall, Kevin (Vicki) Barnes, Dennis (Heather) Barnes, Rhonda McCune, and Gwen (Elmer) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Beall, Stephen Beall, Michael Barnes, Nathan Barnes, Mallory Barnes, Colin Barnes, Ali McCune, Austin Williams,...

Feb 8, 2025

Carol J. McQueary, nee Schmidt, age 83 of Riverdale, IL passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025.  Beloved wife of Douglas W. McQueary.  Loving mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Messer and Kelley (Robert) Hansen.  Devoted Grandmother of Megan Kehl, Rebecca Messer, Matthew Messer, Jocelyn Hansen, and Kasey Hansen.  Carol was preceded in death by her brothers the late Richard (Elaine)...