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Jennifer L. Paganelli
Mar 4, 2020
Jennifer L. Paganelli, age 39, of Steger, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Beloved mother of Isabella, Eric, Ava and Mason. Cherished daughter of Kim Paganelli-Lagone. Dear sister of Melissa Paganelli, Kathy Paganelli, Brian Lagone, Tabitha Buster and the late Kyle Buster. Partner to Eric Roth. Jennifer was dearly loved by many nieces and nephews. She will...
Julie A. Dejong
Mar 4, 2020
Julie A. DeJong, age 51, of Dyer, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Loving daughter of James and Shirley DeJong. Dear sister of Kimberly (Bill) Kryger, James Jefferey (Lisa) DeJong, Amy (Martin) Van Beek, and Michael (Angela) DeJong. Devoted aunt of 13 nephews and nieces and 7 great-nephews and nieces....
Kimberly S. Blummer
Mar 3, 2020
Kimberly S. Blummer, nee Eldridge, age 62, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Roger Blummer. Loving mother of Brian (Stefanie) Blummer and David (Ashleigh) Blummer. Devoted grandmother of Isaac. Dear sister of Gail (Rev. Randall) Knoll, Betty (Barry) Palmer, and Melody Eldridge. Aunt...
James Junior Howard
Mar 3, 2020
James Junior Howard of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Helen Howard. Loving father of Randy (Debra) Howard and Ron Howard. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Dear brother of Hazel (Carl) Manley, Mamie, Jean, Alice mae, Rosie, and Margaret Marie. Caring uncle to many nieces...
Jack A. Black Iii
Mar 2, 2020
John “Jack” A. Black III , age 78, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Becky Black, nee Mallers. Devoted father of Carrie (Josh) Shank and R P. (Claudia) Black. Proud PapPap of Quinn and Reese Shank and William Black. Many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews whom he loved...
William A. Stark
Feb 28, 2020
William (Bill) A. Stark, born March 6, 1951 passed away on February 28, 2020. Bill resided in Lansing, IL formerly of Chicago & Dolton, IL. Loving husband to the late Kathleen (nee MacDonald) Stark. Bill is survived by his brother, Robert (Christine) Stark, Sr., his nephew, Robert Stark, Jr., & niece, Ann (Louis) Massignani. He is also survived by great...
Kevin W. Earley
Feb 27, 2020
Kevin W. Earley, age 56, of Glenwood, IL, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Loving son of Doris Earley and Patrick (Linda) Earley. Dear brother of Robin Berkery. Proud uncle of two nephews and five great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Earley was a United States Army Veteran. Private services will be held.
Judith M. Flory
Feb 27, 2020
Judith M. Flory nee Anderson of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020. Loving mother of the late Karen Moore, late Haviland Tsilis, James (Debra) Flory Jr, Kimberly (Marvin) Hale and John Flory. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great–great–grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Jon (Joanne) Anderson and Karen (late Jack) Thomas....
Albert Van Dyke
Feb 26, 2020
Albert Van Dyke, age 90, Munster, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lois Van Dyke, nee Iwema. Loving father of Joan (John) Wories and Paul (Karyl) Van Dyke. Proud grandfather of Kim (Reed) Larson, Luanne (Larry) Hasbrouck, Kent (Sarah) Wories, Craig Van Dyke, Karley (Sam) Staal, Conor Van Dyke and Cole (Ivette)...
Christopher John O'Connor
Feb 26, 2020
Christopher John O’Connor, age 36, of Lynwood, IL and Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Devoted son of Terry & Nancy O’Connor. Dear brother of Bryan O’Connor. Cousin of Lisa (Michael) Gaidar, Nichole (Robert) LaRusso, Jimmy (Morgan) Stachyra, Steve, Bobby, Adam, and Tommy Donath. Nephew of Robert (Sallie) Stachyra and Marianne Stachyra. Christopher is also...
Scott M. Carbo
Feb 25, 2020
Scott M. Carbo, age 54, of Dyer, IN passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Loving son of Toni and the late Andrew Carbo. Dear brother of Lora (Dan) Cantele and Michelle (late Pete) Fleming. Proud uncle of Kiana Fleming, Emily and Dominic Cantele. Scott was loved my many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Saturday, February 29,...
Joseph A. Johnson
Feb 25, 2020
Joseph A. Johnson, age 72, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Beloved husband of 50 years to Yvonne Johnson, nee Zurawski. Loving father of Joseph (Lisa) Johnson, Quintin (Shannon) Johnson, Derrick (Carol) Johnson and Anthony (Kimberly) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Joseph was a proud United States Army veteran...
Pamela Rose Horton
Feb 25, 2020
Pamela Rose Horton, nee Revor, age 68, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Bruce D. Horton. Devoted mother of Christopher (Kathy) O’Shaughnessy and Timothy (fiancée Jackie Perry) Horton. Loving grandmother of Caitlynn, Elizabeth, and Rebekah. Step-mother of David (Tane) Horton, Steve Horton, Brooke (Rich) Perfeito and Chara Free. Step-grandmother of ten...
Carol Ann Gniedziejko
Feb 24, 2020
Carol Gniedziejko nee Douglas of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard F Gniedziejko. Loving mother of the late Gerald Gniedziejko, Daniel (Magie Latel) Gniedziejko , Laura Kujawa and Deana (Donald) Tokarczyk. Cherished grandmother of Tiffany, Jeffrey, Tyler, late Makayla, Ashley, Alex and Ryan. Great grandmother of Noah, and Theo....
Dee M. Niven
Feb 24, 2020
Dee M. Niven, nee Raber, age 89, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald Niven. Devoted mother of Donald (Sharon) Niven, late Dale Niven, David (Mary) Niven, Dann Niven, and Debra (Trent) Haynes. Proud grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 20. Preceded in death by two sisters, four...
Marvin H. Mossell
Feb 24, 2020
Marvin H. Mossell, age 85, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Eileen Mossell, nee Hillegonds. Devoted father of Tamie (Terry) Kuiper, Denise (John) Eenigenburg, Rick (Melissa) Mossell. Proud grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 23. Dear brother of the late Carol (Jack) (late Jim Porter)...
Fred Schaaf Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
Fred Schaaf Jr. , age 75, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Marcia Schaaf, nee Alderden. Devoted father of Fred (Terri) Schaaf, Mike (Kelly) Schaaf, Sheryl (Eric) Bontrager, and Daniel (Sarah) Schaaf. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Kyle and Timothy Schaaf, Jonathan and Emma Bontrager, and Cara...
Louise M. Pyrz
Feb 22, 2020
Louise M. Pyrz, nee Dolmer, age 69, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Frank Pyrz. Loving mother of Paul (Brandy) Norman, Guy Norman, MeriAnne (Ernest) Ciserno, Dianne (Nickey) Cravens, Mike (Megan) Norman and Louise (Adam) Cravens. Cherished Grandmother of Matthew, Dylan, Ruben, Nickey, Kevin, Ashley, Miah, Brandon, Maranda, Louise, Jada, Calleigh, Carter,...
Lorraine E. Borsato
Feb 20, 2020
Lorraine E. Borsato, age 91, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020. Loving sister of Diana Mary Fauber. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Dominic and Lena Borsato. Visitation was held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs...
John C. Groenewold
Feb 20, 2020
John C. Groenewold, age 70, of Crete IL passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara Groenewold, nee DeYoung. Loving father of Timothy (Kim) Groenewold, Mark Groenewold, and Emily (Jon) Bakker. Proud grandfather of Jori, Elise, Tessa, Samuel, Kate, the late Jonah, Lacey, Libby, Sydney, and Tyler. Dear brother of Ann (late George) Bachur. He was...
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