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Anthony C. Williams

Anthony C. Williams

Apr 27, 2025

Anthony Cortez Williams, age 54, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Loving father of Etura Williams, Anthony (Lindsay) Williams II, and Cryslynn Williams. Proud grandfather of Eliana Williams. Loving son of Beverly and the late Donald McQuerry. Dear brother of the late Lynette McQuerry, Kim (Wesley) Wright, Francine McQuerry, Cynthia Baring, Jackie Ewing,...

Mary Ellen Kaericher

Mary Ellen Kaericher

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Kaericher nee Slunaker, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Gene A. (Marianne) Kaericher, Gerald L. Kaericher and Vicky (Robert) Pigman. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Gene D. Kaericher, her daughter...

Josephine Casner

Josephine Casner

Apr 25, 2025

Josephine Casner, age 86, of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Casner Sr. Loving mother of Ken (Claudia) Casner Jr. and Joe (Lisa) Casner. Cherished Nonna of Julia Casner and Michael Casner. Dear sister of Joseph (late Helen) Ferrantelli, late Michael  Ferrantelli, late Catherine (Anton) Perniciaro, late Paul (late...

Kenneth Lee Czaja

Kenneth Lee Czaja

Apr 24, 2025

Kenneth Lee Czaja, age 73, of St. John, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Debra R. Czaja, nee Devine. Loving father of Julia (Michael) Dornseif and Ryan (Megan) Czaja. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Max and Nathan.  Dear brother of Scott (Kathy) Czaja and Claude (Carla) Czaja. Kind uncle of several nieces and...

Martin S Morris Jr.

Martin S Morris Jr.

Apr 23, 2025

Martin Morris Jr, age 94, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025.  Dearly devoted husband of 63 years to the late Janice G. Morris, nee Polizzotto.  Loving father of Charles (Cathy) Morris, Jon (Lourdes Gomez) Morris, and James Morris.  Cherished grandfather of Megan (Trevor) Miller, Michael Morris, and Annie (Matt) Harmon. Great-grandfather of Everett...

Loretta J Lugo

Loretta J Lugo

Apr 21, 2025

Loretta J. Lugo, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Loving mother of Jesse (Kathy) Lugo, Shawn Lugo, and Tony Skold. Cherished grandmother of Devon Skold and Mason Carrera. Dear sister of Nancy, Hazel and Linda. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Beloved daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Goss-Williams.  Loretta will be...

Sharon M Roeder

Sharon M Roeder

Apr 20, 2025

Sharon M Roeder, age 62, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Loving sister of Scott Gardner, Michael Gardner and the late Terry L. Gardner. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and late Barbara Gardner. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Carolyn E. Ridder

Carolyn E. Ridder

Apr 20, 2025

Carolyn E. Ridder, nee Lindberg, age 79, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Ridder. Loving mother of Brian (Karrie Comatas) Ridder and Kristine (Bill) Holland.  Loving grandmother of Nicholas Ridder, Evan Holland, and Michael (fiancée Kylie) Holland.  Dear sister of Kenneth (Glenda) Lindberg and...

Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato

Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato

Apr 18, 2025

Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato, age 77, of Harvey, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Angelina Hernandez. Loving father of Angel Lopez, Cecilia Lopez, Gerardo (Gloria) Lopez, Angelica Lopez, and Jose Vidal (Karla) Lopez. Proud grandfather of Bianca Farfan, Eddie Lopez, Catherine Lopez, Sarai Lopez, Ivan Mendoza, Ezequiel Mendoza Jr., Elia Lopez, Edgar Lopez, Erik...

Andrew B. Panega Jr.

Andrew B. Panega Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

Andrew B. Panega Jr., age 87 of Schererville, IN, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.  Beloved husband of Alexandra “Sandy” Panega, nee Zmuda.  Loving father of Andrew (Laurel) Panega III, Anthony (Colleen) Panega, Jeffrey (Lynn) Panega, Andrea (Mark) Daliege, Martin (Marcie) Panega, and Marlo (Donna Garetto) Panega.  Proud grandfather of Andrew (Victoria) Panega IV, Nicole (Ryan) Marett, Anthony...

Anita M Fiscal

Anita M Fiscal

Apr 15, 2025

Anita M. Fiscal, age 62, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved wife of Juan Fiscal. Loving mother of Carolina Zuniga, Gloria Zuniga, Dave Zuniga, Vicente Zuniga and Hector Zuniga. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Diane and Sylvia. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Anita will be dearly...

Forrest R. Struven

Forrest R. Struven

Apr 15, 2025

Forrest R. Struven, age 75, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.  Beloved husband of Claudia Struven, nee Strassenburg. Loving father of Kirk Struven, Erik (Alyson) Struven, and Kristie (Regan) Ruchala.  Devoted grandfather of Halie, Maxwell, Ashlie, Emma Rose, Ethan, Kenneth, Kaitlyn, and Kristopher.

Mr. Struven was a retired steelworker for Acme Steel. He...

Ola Mae Evans

Ola Mae Evans

Apr 14, 2025

Ola Mae Evans, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Merchon Evans. Loving mother of the late Merchon Randel Evans, Terrell (Diane) Evans, Annie (Joseph) Valentino, Frank (Vesta) Evans, the late Donnie (Patricia) Evans, Barbara (James) Janeczko, Gabriel (Louise) Evans, Teresa (Michael) Lobaugh and Mary (David) Broman. Cherished grandmother...

Richard H. Oosterhoff

Richard H. Oosterhoff

Apr 13, 2025

Richard “Rich” Oosterhoff, 92, of Bourbonnais, passed away on April 13th, 2025. Born on May 26th, 1932, in Momence, IL, to Harry and Irene (VanderMeer) Oosterhoff, Richard lived a life full of family, community, and service. On December 5, 1964, he married Rita (Boelling) Oosterhoff, who died on February 4, 1986. On June 2, 1990, he married Judy Schaafsma...

Anthony R. Renzetti

Anthony R. Renzetti

Apr 12, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Renzetti, age 87, of Steger, Illinois (formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois), passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of 29 years to the late Linda Judge-Renzetti.

Tony Renzetti was born on March 23, 1938, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Amedeo and Maria (née Maccaferri) Renzetti. He graduated from...

Marcella J. Huisenga

Marcella J. Huisenga

Apr 8, 2025

Marcella J. Huisenga, nee Brandsma, age 94, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Huisenga. Loving mother of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema. Devoted grandmother of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa, Leah (Aaron)...

Joan D. Tomczak

Joan D. Tomczak

Apr 7, 2025

Joan D. Tomczak, nee Jackovich, age 89, longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Robert R. Tomczak.  Devoted mother of Julie (Jeff) McLaughlin, Cindy (late Jerry) Byerly, Pam (Tom) Knowles, and Kim (Rich) Goldsworthy. Proud grandma of Jeana (Ashley Clendenny) McLaughlin, Jamie (Ryan) Gasvoda, Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly, Bradley (Andie)...

Carlos Rios

Carlos Rios

Apr 6, 2025

Carlos Rios, age 23, of Posen, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving son of Juan Carlos Ortega and the late Rierrma Rios. Dear brother of Alex, Stephanie, Zane, Janell, and Erick. Kind nephew of Raquel Rios, who was like his second mother. Dear uncle of Mason, Alexander, Kali, and Amelia (God daughter). Cherished godson/nephew of Ramon...

Donna L Drobac

Donna L Drobac

Apr 6, 2025

Donna L. Drobac, nee Komar, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving mother of Ashley (Andrew) Daliege and Courtney (Eric) Connor. Cherished grandmother of Tessa and Archie Daliege, Aleeah, Sylvia, Mila, Kennedi, Eric Jr., Caydon Connor. Dear sister of Michael (Patricia) Komar. Life Companion of Robert Drobac. Preceded in death by her parents...

Santos Gutierrez

Santos Gutierrez

Apr 5, 2025

Santos Gutierrez, nee De Los Santos, age 85, of Harvey, IL passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Beloved wife of Paul Gutierrez.  Loving mother of Belinda Grant, Paul Gutierrez, Diana Hernandez, Alfred Gutierrez, Belma Garcia, and Ernest Gutierrez.  Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.  Santos was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

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