Xochitl Alicia Deleon
Jun 12, 2025
Xochitl Alicia DeLeon (née Uribe)
October 9, 1972 – June 12, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico – Merrillville, Indiana
Xochitl passed away peacefully on June 12th. She is survived by her husband, Jose DeLeon; her children, Karla Bell (née DeLeon) and Joshua DeLeon, and their families; her parents, Gustavo and...
Kenneth D. Young Sr.
Jun 11, 2025
Kenneth D. Young Sr., age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis P. Young, nee Bollig. Loving father of Roseanne (Adam) Boutcher, Kenneth Jr. (Sheila) Young, and the late Kathleen Young. Devoted grandfather of Jason, Kevin and Keith Boutcher, and Tyler Young. Dear brother of Linda...
Richard B. Huizenga
Jun 9, 2025
Richard B. Huizenga, age 92, of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Anne Huizenga, nee Cronk. Loving father of Martha (Matt Wade) Huizenga and Eric (Mary Ann) Huizenga. Cherished grandfather of Calvin, Rebecca, and Nicholas. Dear brother of the late Laurelie (late Ben) Love and Douglas (Jean) Huizenga....
David Earl Keltner Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
“Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.”
– Saint Pope John Paul II
David Earl Keltner , age 71, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully...
Martin Beenes
Jun 8, 2025
Martin “Marty” Beenes, age 84, of Lowell, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Survived by his wife of 63 years Sandy Beenes, nee Witvoet. Dear father of Debra (Richard) DuBord of Crown Point, Dawn (Duane) Kamstra of Beecher, and Mark (Kim) Beenes of Fair Oaks. Proud grandfather of Courtney (Eric)...
Susana Esquivel Balderas
Jun 7, 2025
Susana Esquivel Balderas, age 43, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. Loving daughter of Gustavo and Guadalupe Esquivel. Loving mother of Ramon (Julissa) Vasquez Jr., Yasmine Balderas, Jocelynn Balderas, and Joshua Balderas. Cherished grandmother of Avyanna Vasquez. Dear sister of Gustavo (Lorena) Esquivel Jr., Leticia (Octavio) Carbajal, Esmeralda Esquivel, and Jose Antonio (Maria) Esquivel.
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John R. Szamatowicz
Jun 6, 2025
John R. Szamatowicz, age 74, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Wendy Sue Szamatowicz, nee Jacobson. Loving father of Beth Szamatowicz and Scott (Patricia Theokas) Szamatowicz. Proud grandfather of Sloane. Dear brother of Martin (Michele) Szamatowicz, Annette (Steve) Sepiol, and Karen Ruiz. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and...
Dorothy K. Cochran
Jun 6, 2025
Dorothy K. Cochran, nee Mullins, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Otis V. Cochran Jr. Loving mother of the late Otis (Dianne) Cochran, William (Dana) Cochran, Kathy Marie (William) Wachter, and the late Michael Cochran. Proud grandma of 4, and one late granddaughter; and great-grandma of 3. Dear sister...
Charles Otto Dreixler Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
Charles Otto Dreixler Sr. , age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Catherine. Father of John (Julie) Dreixler, Karen (James) Hrones, Thomas (Kathie) Dreixler, Charles (Gina) Dreixler Jr., Sharon (Richard) Kiser, and Cheryl (Frank) Dickeson. Grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....
Barbara J. Rhatigan
Jun 4, 2025
Barbara J. Rhatigan, nee Marino, age 75, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Rhatigan. Loving mother of Anthony (Lauren) Rhatigan and Brian (Ann) Rhatigan. Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Fitzgerald, and Jude. Dear sister of the late Paulette (late Michael) Gray. Fond niece of Noel Laube (late David). Adored by...
Julie Sue Craig
Jun 2, 2025
Julie Sue Craig, age 57, of Park Forest, IL, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Beloved wife of Theodore F. Craig. Loving mother of Paige K. Craig. Dear sister of the late Jeff Maki. Preceded in death by her parents Leo and Evelyn Maki. Julie was a school teacher in Chicago Heights, IL. She was loved by many...
James D. Pickle
Jun 1, 2025
James D. Pickle, age 55, of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Devoted father of James Pickle and Danielle Pickle. Loving son of Diane and the late James Pickle. Dear brother of Amy (Anthony Mokrzycki) Jordan and the late Kory (Bruce) Pieszchala. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Jim was loved by his family and...
Nancy C Bramanti
May 30, 2025
Nancy C. Bramanti, nee Witt, age 86, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born November 10, 1938. Graduate of Steger Elementary and Bloom High School Class of 1956. Dedicated employee of Klyczek Insurance in Chicago Heights for 36 years, where she made countless lifelong friendships. Daughter of the...
Ida Jabaay
May 30, 2025
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Ida JaBaay aka Heika Deinema passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 in St. Cloud, Florida at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Ida was born in Meedhuizen, Holland June 30, 1930. Ida worked several years for Holiday Inn Kissimmee Florida as...
Robert Allen Carman
May 30, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Allen Carman, age 52, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Jacquelyn Carman, nee Roche. Loving father of Nicole (Taylor) Osborn, Lexi (Armani O’Neal) Carman, Jared Flores, and Kate Pohrte. Best popa of Riley, Taylen, Robbi, Cash, Jaxon, Beau, Mason, Alexis, Julian, and Jared. Dear brother of the...
Richard C Deabel
May 27, 2025
Richard C. Deabel, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Loving son of the late Arthur and Alma Deabel. Dear cousin of many. Richard was a proud United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from MOL (Americas) Inc. Rick was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose...
Robert Jeffrey Elliott
May 26, 2025
Robert Jeffrey Elliott, age 29, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. Loving father of Robert Jeffrey Elliott Jr. Cherished son of Deborah Elliott. Dear brother of Lindsay Elliott. Beloved boyfriend of Jackie Waldschmidt and her children Jaylen and Aubrey Waldschmidt. Caring uncle of Addison and Rhys Elliott. Cherished nephew of Laura Sims and cousin...
Joanne H. Van Drunen
May 26, 2025
Joanne H. Van Drunen, nee Voss, age 84, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Bernard “Bud” Van Drunen. Loving mother of Kimberly (Keith) Miller, the late Todd (Sandy) Van Drunen, Terry (Norma) Van Drunen, and Mark (Celia) Van Drunen. Devoted grandmother of Marisa (Jamey) Ramirez, Luke Van Drunen, Anna...
Gilbert L. Lyzenga
May 26, 2025
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Gilbert L. Lyzenga, age 93, of Dyer, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 26, 2025. Beloved husband of Grace Lyzenga, nee DeHaan and the late Shirley Lyzenga, nee Kikkert. Loving father of the late David...
Blanche E. Schroeder
May 26, 2025
Blanche E. Schroeder, nee Thiesfeld, age 100, of Homer Glen, IL formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur F. Schroeder and Jasper Van Dommelen. Devoted mother of Daniel (Beverly) Van Dommelen, Kathy (Steven) Schaaf, and Steven (Brenda) Van Dommelen; step-mother of Marla (Daniel) Castillo and Kenneth (Donna) Schroeder. Proud...
