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Carol J. Hedberg
Dec 7, 2019
Carol J. Hedberg, nee Andersen, age 83, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Milford N. “Bud” Hedberg Jr. Devoted mother of Candice (Michael) Boer, Karen (Charles) Weiss, and James Hedberg. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Curt) Edwards, Kirsten (Brandon) Utley, Rachel (Kevin) Phipps,...
Jason Scott Nykaza
Dec 7, 2019
Jason Scott Nykaza, 37, of Steger, llinois, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Beloved fiancé of Elizabeth Brown. Loving son of James Nykaza and Linda Whitfield. Dear brother of Steven Zarrella, James Nykaza Jr., and Lori Oswald. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jason was a Surgical Assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. He will...
James A. Van Zyl
Dec 6, 2019
James A. Van Zyl, age 74, of Highland, IN, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. Loving husband of Kathleen Van Zyl, nee DeBlaey. Devoted father of Kimberly (Galen) Van Roekel, Kristin (Michael) De Weerd, Patrick (Heather) Van Zyl, and Derrick (Teena) Van Zyl. Proud grandfather of Kylie (Ben) Buma, Mackenzie (Blake) Mellema, Cambrie and Gabriel Van Roekel;...
Martin J. Venn
Dec 4, 2019
Martin J. Venn, age 76, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Merry C. Venn, nee Litherland. Loving father of Victoria (David) DeBoer and Jennifer (Branden) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Emma and Ethan DeBoer. Dear brother of Julia Venn. Kind uncle of many nieces and...
Geraldine M. Smith
Dec 4, 2019
Geraldine M. Smith, nee Walsh, age 64, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher (Amy) Kinard, Casey (Keith) Castorina, Kelly (Joe) Vargas, and Jamie (Enrique) Carabantes. Proud grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Noreen Buchmier, late John Walsh, and the late Bill Walsh. Preceded in death by her parents William...
Rose Mary Mogan
Dec 4, 2019
Through infinite and divine wisdom, God called our beloved Rose Mary (Dean) Hogan Mogan from labor to reward on Wednesday December 4, 2019. Dean entered this life on August 21, 1948 in Chicago, IL. She was the first of two children born to the late Albert Hogan and Barbara (Hogan) Goldmon. After relocating to Pine Bluff Arkansas with her...
Agnes M. Krug
Dec 3, 2019
Agnes M. Krug, nee Durrance, age 87 of Beecher, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Beloved wife of John E. Krug. Loving mother of Jacqueline Crotty, Charles (Linda) Krug, Sandra (Dennis) Wagner and Gail (Barry) Crews. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Jewel, Louise and Alvin. Agnes will be dearly...
Shirley M. Koch
Dec 1, 2019
Shirley M. Koch, nee Oedzes, age 88, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Karl William “Bill” Koch. Loving mother of Ted (Chris) Koch, Karla (Jim) Mitchell, and the late Jacquelyn Shilling. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Florence (late Bill) Guldeman, late...
Beatrice Adelaide Mannel
Dec 1, 2019
Beatrice Adelaide Mannel, nee Wynkoop, age 95, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully of December 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Irvin G. Mannel. Loving mother of Ronald Mannel, Donald (Sandra) Mannel and the late Daniel (Patricia) Mannel. Cherished grandmother of Dustin, Joseph, Nicholas and Neal. Great grandmother of Hannah, Isabelle, Remington, Asher, Brock, J.J., Willow, Kimberly, Liliana,...
Manuel Gutierrez
Dec 1, 2019
Manuel Gutierrez, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019. Beloved father of Isabel (Daniel) Barrientos. Cherished grandfather of Sage Barrientos and Bridget Barrientos. Preceded in death by siblings Eugene, Servero, and Frances. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, December 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral...
Violet M. Crow
Nov 29, 2019
Violet M. Crow, nee Franson, age 90, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. She was the loving mother of Mark (Monica) Crow, Sandra (John) Roe, Scott Crow, and Nanci (Steve) Nydam and the proud grandmother of Raymond (Megan) Johnson, Stephani Nydam, Austin Nydam, Matthew Crow, and Brandon Crow, and great-grandmother of Jameson Lee and...
Dianne M. Miller
Nov 26, 2019
Dianne M. Miller, age 66, of Lockport, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 26, 2019. Beloved mother of Don Miller. Cherished grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Christine Pitner, Stephanie Miller and Paul Miller. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald & Jeanette Miller. Dianne was the former...
Stanley C. Crane
Nov 25, 2019
Stanley C. Crane, age 92, of Kankakee, IL formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Wilhelmina Crane, nee Dykema. Loving father of Steven (Nancy) Crane, Janice (Robert) Miller, William Crane, and Joseph Crane. Dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Stanley was preceded in death by 2 brothers...
Eugene F. Shellabarger
Nov 23, 2019
Eugene F. Shellabarger, age 86, of Wheatfield, IN passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Loving father of Steven Shellabarger, Chris (Tracy) Shellabarger, Diane (Alex) Sustek, and Karen (Gary) Fudge. Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from...
Doris A Dineen
Nov 22, 2019
Doris A. Dineen nee Behn, age 81, of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully November 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John P. Dineen. Loving mother of Dennis Dineen, and Julie (Richard) Olson. cherished grandmother of Danielle and Austin. Doris was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Doris will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Jennifer Elaine Anthony
Nov 22, 2019
Jennifer Elaine Anthony, nee Brockman, age 71, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully November 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Anthony. Loving mother of Tina (John Cobb) Anthony. Loving step-mother of Jaime (Bobby) Ellis, and Timothy Russell. Cherished grandmother of Charles, Jeremy, and Brandi; great grandmother of Shelbie. Dear sister of late Homer Jr. (Jeannine), William...
Robert W Walker
Nov 21, 2019
Robert W. Walker, age 64, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019. Loving brother of Thomas Walker, Ruth Niehaus, late John Walker, late Sandra Walker, and the late Linda Walker. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Katherine Bezuk-Walker. Robert will be dearly missed by all who loved...
Michaeleen A. Lamont
Nov 21, 2019
Michaeleen A. Lamont, nee Conner, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Roger Lamont. Loving mother of Kim (Stuart) Vanderhei, Michael (Kelly) Lamont and Robert (Arline) Lamont. Proud grandmother of Sam Vanderhei, Michael Lamont Jr., Jason Lamont, Noah Vanderhei, Megan Lamont, Johnathan Lamont and Joseph Lamont. Dear sister of Daniel...
Daniel A. Santefort, Sr.
Nov 21, 2019
SANTEFORT, Sr., DANIEL A.
Daniel A. Santefort, Sr. real estate professional and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 21, 2019. He was born April 14, 1949 in Chicago, llinois, raised in South Holland, and graduated from Colorado State University. He became a principal at Santefort Realty. Loving father of Daniel (Nancy) Santefort,...
Phyllis M. Botma Verbeek
Nov 21, 2019
Phyllis M. Botma Verbeek, nee Olthoff, age 84, of Munster, IN formerly of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Roger Botma and the late Henry “Hans” Verbeek. Loving mother of Douglas Botma, David (Virginia) Botma, Debbie (Tim) Bruce, Daniel Botma, and Denise Maday. Proud grandmother...
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