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Janet J. Vines
July 31, 2020
Janet J. Vines, nee MacGillivray, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020. Beloved wife of David E. Vines. Loving mother of Norbert (Marlo) Jasinski, MaryJo (Thomas) Seehausen, Robert (Debbie) Jasinski, and Joseph (Michelle) Jasinski. Cherished grandmother of Shayne Kozinski, Miranda (Kyle) Terry, Ashlee Wathen, Zachory Jasinski, Halie Jasinski, Madison Jasinski, and Dannilynn Jasinski....
John "Steve" Markowski
July 30, 2020
John “Steve” Markowski, age 68, of St. John, IN, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Loving husband of Gale J. Markowski, nee Skibinski. Beloved father of Abby Markowski, Tari (fiancé Austin Harshman) Markowski, Megan (Austin) DeSpain, Amy Markowski, and Mike (Krista) Markowski. Cherished grandfather of Finley, Haley, and Jake. Brother of Robert (Loretta) Markowski and the late Joyce (Paul)...
Frank Targos
July 29, 2020
Frank Targos, age 86, late of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Loving husband of Patricia Targos, nee McDonald. Beloved father of Deborah (Ray) Roop, and William Targos. Devoted and cherished grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 2. Dearest brother of the late John Targos, Stanley Targos, Mae (late Graham) Reese (late...
John C. Lindemulder Sr.
July 28, 2020
John C. Lindemulder Sr., age 79, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Beloved husband of Sandra Lindemulder, nee Haan. Loving father of Keith Lindemulder (Jayna) and John (Wendy) Lindemulder. Cherished grandfather of Paige, Rachel, Jonathan (Alyssa), Nicholas (Brei), Kaitlin, Nathan, and Morgan. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Agnes (nee Hoekstra) Lindemulder. ...
Karen Ann Willett
July 27, 2020
Karen Ann Willett, nee Tobeck, age 78, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Bernard “Bing” Willett. Loving mother of Kim (Leon) Kotecki, Tom (Reimi) and Tim Willett. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Nicole) Kotecki, Zachary (Courtney Perkins) Kotecki, and Lucas Willett. Great grandmother of Leah Kotecki. Dear sister of Keith (Ruthie)...
Jeanne M Jellema
July 27, 2020
Jeanne M. Jellema, age 92, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Lansing, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2020. Loving aunt to 10 nephews and nieces and many great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents the late John and Mae (nee...
Frank E Barnes
July 26, 2020
Frank E. Barnes, age 67, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Rena Barnes nee Lemajeur. Loving father of Michelle (Mark) Dunn, Lisa Goers, Dale (Emily) Goers, and Michael Goers. Cherished grandfather of Jocelyn, Alyssia, Alexis, Andrew, Lillian, Zane, Abigail, and the late Maximus. Dear brother of Linda (Steve) Anderson, Kathy (Scott)...
Cathy D. Daigre
July 22, 2020
Cathy D. Daigre, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald Daigre. Loving mother of Cecily (Manny) McKnight, Christian (Sarah) Daigre, the late Jason Daigre, Joshua Daigre, and Zachary (Fiancé Ashley) Daigre. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren. Dear sister of Pam (Dallas) Smith, Bob (Danette) Martin, Lynn (Patrick)...
Shirley M. Jarrells
July 20, 2020
Shirley M. Jarrells, nee Loveless, age 73, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2020. Beloved wife of William Jarrells. Loving mother of Chris, Billy, Tony, and the “daughter that should have been”, Dawn. Dear grandmother of B.J. and Kaylynn; great-grandmother of Rhett. Sister of Sara Lasky, Judy Jones, Ina Loveless, and the late James Loveless....
Laverne Kampen
July 18, 2020
LaVerne Kampen, nee Dalenberg, age 97, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Howard Kampen. Loving mother of Ruth Kampen, Tom (Patty) Kampen, and John Kampen. Preceded in death by her parents John and Grace Dalenberg. LaVerne was loved by many and will be...
Kelvin L. Smotherman
July 16, 2020
Kelvin L. Smotherman, age 60, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Loving brother of Faye Janke, Fred (Rickie) Smotherman, and Joyce (David) Clark. Cherished uncle of many nieces, Nephews, and Great nieces and nephews. Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents; Calvin and Juanita Smotherman. He will be missed dearly by all...
William C. "Bill" Rosenwinkel
July 15, 2020
William C. Rosenwinkel, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Loving husband of Patricia A. Rosenwinkel, nee Skorupa. Devoted father of Pamela (Darrell) Robertson, and Charles (Julie) Rosenwinkel. Proud grandfather of Bryan Robertson, Brandon Robertson, Tiffany (Brian) Adams, William Rosenwinkel, and Joseph Rosenwinkel; great-grandfather of Rylee Adams, Kinsley Adams, and Brielle Powell. Dear...
Sylvia Marie Zawita
July 15, 2020
Sylvia Zawita, nee Calamari, age 88, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late John Zawita. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Zawita and Cindi (Max) Eaton. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Eaton, Heather (Scott Dehn) Eaton, and Jason Mahler. Dear sister of the late John Jr. (Dolores)...
George F Sedlacek
July 15, 2020
George Sedlacek, age 85, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Sedlacek and the late Bonnie Sedlacek. Loving father of Mary (John) Running, Mark (Katie) Sedlacek, Paul Sedlacek, Laura (John) Walton, the late Elizabeth (Don) Young, Robert (Cindy) Krumwiede, Larry (Debbie) Krumwiede, Linda (Gary) Radavich, Ron (Joy) Krumwiede....
Donald "Don" J. Mackel
July 14, 2020
Donald “Don” J. Mackel, age 89 of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Born February 12, 1931, Don was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and an employee of R.R. Donnelly & Son’s Chicago Lakeside Press. He was also a dedicated member of Thornton United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his loving companion...
William "Bill" H. Verkaik
July 13, 2020
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William “Bill” H. Verkaik, age 80, of South Holland, IL passed away, Monday, July 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Carole Verkaik, nee Kansfield. Loving father of Ken (Linda) Verkaik and Kari (Dennis) Todaro. Devoted grandfather of Doug (Joy) Verkaik, Jill (Hector) Sanchez and John Elliot (Xuan) Todaro and...
Lawrence E. Jajowka
July 12, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” E. Jajowka, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy Jajowka, nee Bohlsen. Loving father of Ray (Michelle) Jajowka, Scott (Tara) Jajowka, and Lauren (Aaron) Govert. Dear grandfather of Kyrstin, Amber, Jordan, Jenna, and Aleksandr. Brother of Gerald (Lisa) Jajowka and Anita (John) Coon. Preceded in death by his...
Alberto Martinez
July 11, 2020
Alberto Martinez was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico on September 17, 1936. He married Maria Ovalle on August 18, 1957. They were married 54 years until Maria’s death in 2011. Alberto had immigrated to Chicago Heights, Illinois in the 50’s to work for the Ford Motor Company. Later his wife, Maria, joined him in Chicago Heights and together...
Caroline D. Muscarella
July 11, 2020
Caroline D. Muscarella, nee Lenart, age 86, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Muscarella. Loving mother of Stephen (Dawn) Muscarella, Lauren (George) Briggs, and Lea (Philip) Hayes. Proud grandmother of Mallory and Garrison. Dear sister of John (Melody) Lenart and the late Cecilia (late Richard) Jensen. Kind aunt of...
Marie J Bugajski
July 11, 2020
Marie J. Bugajski, nee Moss, age 85, of Lisle, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank H. Bugajski. Loving mother of David, Daniel (Kimberley), Mark (Darlene), and Ken (Tricia) Bugajski. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Andrew (Julia), Alexis, Alexander (Nicole), Phillip, Lindsey (Logan-Gregg Little), Julianna, Matthew, Nicholas, and Krystka. ...
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