Doyne "Jerry" Watts
January 27, 2021
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Doyne “Jerry” Watts, age 81, of Lynwood, IL closed his eyes on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and found himself waking up in the arms of his Savior. Beloved husband for 59 years to Sharyn Watts, nee Kuipers. Loving father of the late Todd Watts, (Joey) Koltyn Watts,...
Mabel M. Mincey
January 27, 2021
Mabel M. Mincey, nee Evans, age 95, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Mincey. Loving mother of Darlene (Randy) Johnston and William (Donita) A. Mincey. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by her siblings, Elizabeth Garcia, Willine Hyder, Opal Taylor, Conway...
Frank X. Kaslewicz
January 25, 2021
Frank X. Kaslewicz, age 87, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Arlene (nee Graczyk) Kaslewicz, and his children Jodi (Glen) Letourneau, Joy (Chris) Butler, Joel (Lynn) Kaslewicz, and his sister Esther (Ray) Robinson. Frank was preceded in death by his parents John and Celia Kaslewicz, brothers John and Henry,...
Charlotte Evelyn Pearison
January 25, 2021
Charlotte Evelyn Pearison, nee Lewis, age 94, of Dyer and Shelburn, IN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Harold Pearison. Loving mother of Linda Foster, Donna (Frank) Nondorf, Nancy (Rick Matlock) Ragin, and Janis Grahovac. Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Frances Lewis...
Robert Joseph Locascio
January 24, 2021
Robert Joseph LoCascio, age 79, of Dolton, IL passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary LoCascio. Loving father of Kevin (Shawna) LoCascio. Cherished brother of Philip and Paul LoCascio. Dear friend of Harry Morgan. Robert previously worked as a welder at Thrall Car in Chicago Heights, IL. He was loved by many and...
Gertrude Hoekstra
January 24, 2021
Gertrude Hoekstra, nee Smith, age 90, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Herman Hoekstra. Loving mother of the late Art (Mary), Don, Howard (Karen), Al (Yvonne), Steve (Gloria), and Ken Hoekstra. Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Sam...
Helen Golat
January 24, 2021
Helen Golat, age 93, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully, at her residence, of natural causes on Sunday, January 24 2021. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio and she moved with her family to Conrath, Rusk County, Wis. in 1928, where she was raised and was married. She then lived in Midlothian, IL for 30 years and Lowell, IN...
Marvin E. Pals
January 22, 2021
Marvin E. Pals, age 88 of DeMotte, IN formerly of South Holland, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Ruth Pals, nee Vlietstra. Loving father of Steve (Julie) Pals, the late Jerry (Chris) Pals, Kenny (Dawn) Pals, Marla (Mike) Gregory and step-father of Tammi Klawitter, Wade (Amy) Zeilenga, and Tim...
Thomas J. "T.J." Maloney
January 22, 2021
Thomas J. “T.J.” Maloney, age 27, of LaPorte formerly of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Loving daddy of Harper Margaret and Tegan Lynn Maloney. Beloved son of Thomas and Deloris Maloney, nee Polizzi. Dearest brother of Samantha (Rodney) Mitchell; uncle of Rodney III, Silas, and Kane. Cherished grandson of Joan and the late Thomas...
Gerald "Jim" R. Van Prooyen
January 22, 2021
Gerald “Jim” R. Van Prooyen, age 90, of Schererville, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Mildred Van Prooyen, nee Visser. Loving father of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandfather of Ryan Van Prooyen, Jordan Van Prooyen, Janelle (Pete)...
Adeline "Babe" J. Papas
January 20, 2021
Adeline J. “Babe” Papas, nee Manes, age 88, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Loving mother of Charles (Karen) Papas, and the late Kenneth (Eileen) Papas. Proud grandmother of Lyndsey (Tracey), Kenneth (Julie), Matthew, and Daniel (Mo) Papas; great-grandmother of Abby, Jake, Ryan, Kaden, and Lily. Dear sister of the...
Sharon A. Haemker
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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...
