Obituary Listing

Mar 15, 2025

George S. Lewandowski (aka “Bigfoot”, “Sweater George”, “Smilin’ George”), age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Susan Lewandowski, nee Shewry. Loving father of Jill (Brian) Rogers, Mark (Jennie) Lewandowski, and Steven (Andrea) Lewandowski. Proud grandfather of Kirsten, Ben, Kate (Casey), Sara, Dana, Abby, Emma and Rylan....

Mar 15, 2025

Jean Ellen DeVries passed away March 15, 2025.  She was born March 8, 1932 to Rev. Guy A. and Mary (Kuhnie) Holtzhouse at their home in Detroit, Michigan.  Jean graduated from Redford High School and attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met Paul F. DeVries; they were married on August...

Mar 14, 2025

Kenneth R. Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior’s loving arms and Heaven’s eternity on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 91, at his home in Orland Park, Illinois. His journey these last few months was lightened, guided, comforted and supported by Lightways Hospice, family and pastors of First Reformed Church of South Holland. He was...

Mar 13, 2025

Augustine R. “Gus” Arteaga, age 79, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025.  Beloved husband of Carol S. Arteaga, nee Nudo.  Loving and devoted father of Brieanna Arteaga, Ashley (Brandon) Clark, Denise (late Donna) Arteaga, and the late Tony Arteaga. Cherished papa of Ethan and Lucas Monks.  Dear brother of Joseph Arteaga and the late Alice...

Mar 13, 2025

John F. Popyk, age 75, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.  Beloved husband of Shirley Popyk, nee Pfau. Loving father of John Paul (Ashley) Popyk II and Kristina Petersen.  Dear brother of Elaine (late Nick) Stamate, late LeRoy (Sandy) Popyk, and Diana (Paul) Douglas.  Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in...

Mar 12, 2025

Lorenzo A. Castro, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Margaret A. Castro. Loving father of Anita (William) Ward and the late Karla Castro. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Castro, Shannon Castro, Robert Ward, Brian Ward, Lauren (Dean) Klier, Brandon (Michelle) Ward and Dakota Ward and great-grandfather Mauro Smith, Briana Ward, Giovanni Castro,...

Mar 12, 2025

Alec Asa Tucker, age 30, suddenly, late of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025.  Loving husband of Kar Mun Voon.  Beloved son of Carter “Mann” and the late Linda Tucker.  Dearest brother of Alyssa (Travis) Wilson, and Carter Tucker Jr.  Cherished grandson Irene E. and the late Charles L. Botta Sr.  Dear nephew of Chuck (Eve) Botta,...

Mar 11, 2025

Judy A. Brink, nee Schaap, age 83, of Munster, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Lawrence W. Brink.  Dear mother of Susan (Joseph) Krusza, Bonnie (James) Wallace, and Paul (Emily) Brink.  Cherished  grandmother of Eric Krusza, Brian Krusza, Samantha Krusza, Danielle Brink, and Chloe Wallace.  Preceded in death by her parents Henry and...

Mar 11, 2025

Pablo Diaz Ramirez, age 70, of El Cazadero, Dgo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  Beloved husband of Maria Del Carmen Ramirez.  Dear brother of Ramona, Josefa, Maria De La Luz,  late Petra, Jesus, Maria De Jesus, Amada, late Amadeo, Jose Angel, Alicia, late Eliseo, and Alma.  Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Mar 9, 2025

Gertrude E. Summers, nee Schellert, age 91, of Riverdale, IL passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.  Loving mother of Linda A. Summers and Mark L. Summers, formerly married to Herbert Summers. Dear sister of the late Ernie (Bonnie) Schellert.  Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Elizabeth Schellert. Gertrude had worked previously at Continental Bank and as...

Mar 8, 2025

Roy Clifford Anderson, age 92, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Ann Anderson, nee Johnson. Loving father of Rhonda Julliano, Roy A. (Dawn) Anderson, Sandra Harkenrider, and Ron Anderson. Proud grandfather of John (Jen) Harkenrider, Joe (Vicki) Harkenrider, Linnae (Martin) Harkenrider, Dennis (Jen)...

Mar 8, 2025

Odilon Hernandez, age 65, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Loving father of Lindy Ann Hernandez and Malissa Elise Hernandez. Loving son of Mercedes Hernandez & the late Agustin Hernandez. Dear brother of Minerva (Dennis) Dandurand, Agustin Hernandez Jr., and Olivia (Raul) Cervantes. Kind uncle to Agustin Eduardo Hernandez and Mateo Odilon Hernandez.

Visitation...

Mar 8, 2025

Victoria L. Olson, nee Roeder, age 66, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.  Loving mother of Chris Olson. Dear sister of the late Paula (John) Grobowski.  Preceded in death by her parents Gene and Dorothy Roeder. Victoria was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. Private family services will be held. Arrangements...

Mar 7, 2025

David Anthony Mosele Sr., 84, of South Holland, passed away on March 7, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary Ann (née Battaglia), with whom he built a lifetime of love and happiness. David’s legacy lives on through his children—David Jr. (Stacy) Mosele, Joseph (Robin) Mosele, Andrew (Julianne) Mosele, and Eleanor...

Mar 6, 2025

Caroline M. Pfeifer nee Roesner, age 102, of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025. Loving mother of Roger (Candy) Pfeifer, Carol (Tom) Merlini and Gayle (Jim) Baine. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph Pfeifer...

Mar 6, 2025

With Heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia M. Van Deursen, nee Mattosz, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who left us on March 6, 2025.  After facing some health struggles, with the same strength and stubbornness that she was known for, she passed surrounded by her family.

She will be deeply missed not only for...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert J. Johnston “Pops”, age 90, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Loving father of Butch Johnston, Kathy Miller, Kimberly Tamburo, Robert Johnston, and Keli Uhter. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Kailey, Artie, Jill, James, Hailey, and Bob Jr., and Ross, and great-grandfather of Shyanna, Aiden, Abbey, Wesley, and the late Sean. Long-time partner of the...

Mar 5, 2025

Darla A. Qualizza, nee Davis, age 62, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arm’s Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Loving wife of Michael W. Qualizza. Devoted mother of Eric (Debra) Qualizza, Katie (Dustin) Brown, and Kristie Qualizza. Proud grandmother of Leander and Viola Qualizza, Dade, Kiera, Luka, and the late Kohen Brown. Cherished daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

In lieu of flowers please make donations in Karon’s name to either K9’s for Veterans or One Tail at a Time.

Karon Marie Hunt nee Giblin, age 76, of Sahuarita, Arizona, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard Hunt for 49 years. Loving mother of Timothy (Jennifer) Hunt,...

Mar 4, 2025

Daniel Charles Small, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Dan was born May 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the son of Andrew and Margaret (nee Johnson) Small.

Dan attended Mt. Carmel High School and Notre Dame University. He married Mary Ellen LaPres in 1959 and they raised their five...