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Gerald "Jerry" J. Greenawalt

Gerald "Jerry" J. Greenawalt

Jun 5, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” J. Greenawalt, age 82 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Helen Greenawalt nee Hill. Loving father of Clyde (Annie) Greenawalt, Annette (Skip) Disabato and Anna Marie Greenawalt. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin; great-grandfather of Addison. Preceded in death by his sister Darlene Greenawalt and his parents Clyde and Julia Greenawalt. Jerry will be...

Raymond Allen Moore Jr.

Raymond Allen Moore Jr.

Jun 4, 2018

Raymond Allen Moore Jr., age 92 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jemima Moore. Loving step-father of Anne (Kenneth) Lolli and Margaret (Leo) Galvan. Cherished grandfather of five; great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Juanita Maloni, late Donald Moore and the late MaryJean Reynolds. Raymond was a proud WWII U.S. Army...

Robert L. Heersema

Robert L. Heersema

Jun 4, 2018

Robert L. Heersema, age 85, of Beecher, IL, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018.  Robert was born September 27, 1932 in Chicago. He married Marcia Huntington on June 19, 1959 and were blessed with 58 years of marriage. They have three children, Robert Heersema, Richard (Denise) Heersema, and Bonnie (Will) Wisher; and one grandson Chadd Robert...

Anthony "Tony" Piazza

Anthony "Tony" Piazza

Jun 1, 2018

Anthony Piazza, age 91 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 1, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Piazza. Loving father of the late Theresa Piazza, Cheryl Bales and Lois (Mike) Mayes. Cherished grandfather of Steve (Stacey) Chastain, Jesse (Rennee) Rodriguez, Adam (Angel) Rodriguez, Beth Hill, Bobbie Ramirez, Jamie Bales, Marylou (Peter) Reed, Anthony (Linsay) Mayes, Jimmy (Jayme) Bales,...

Robert Charles Lewis Jr.

Robert Charles Lewis Jr.

May 31, 2018

Robert Charles Lewis Jr. (Bob), age 72, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born October 28, 1945 in Manchester, England. Beloved husband of Renee C. Lewis nee Clayburn. Devoted father of Vanessa Kim (Timothy) Panek. Proud grandfather of Matthew Robert Panek. Kind uncle to Jennifer (John) Wood and Jason (Teri) Phillips. Loving great uncle to Kyle Phillips, Madelyn...

Robert W. Morgan

Robert W. Morgan

May 31, 2018

Robert W. Morgan, age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018.  Loving father of Mark (Conni) Morgan, David (Stephanie) Morgan, and Ruth Morgan.  Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Alex and Cassi, and Ty and Cade.  Fond brother of James, George, and Edna.  Services will be private.

Judith E. Gowan

Judith E. Gowan

May 31, 2018

Judith E. Gowan, nee Sommer, age 96, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Gowan.  Loving mother of Marie (Robert) Lagestee, William Gowan, and Marlene (late Thomas) Grens. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Muriel Mumford and the late...

Franklin J Padilla

Franklin J Padilla

May 28, 2018

Franklin J. Padilla, age 77, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on May 28, 2018, after a long health battle. Beloved companion of Jennifer Baughman; loving father of Alejandra (Mario), Maria Padilla and Timothy Padilla; adoring grandfather of Felix Hernandez, Caesar Hernandez, and Victoria Hernandez; cherished great-grandfather of several; beloved uncle of many. Franklin, also known as Frank, was a...

Elva D. Blackwell

Elva D. Blackwell

May 28, 2018

Elva D. Blackwell, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully, May 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Blackwell for over 50 years; loving mother of Bill (Nancy) Blackwell, Cathy (Adnan) Zorba and Sharon Blackwell; adoring grandmother of Kari, Matthew, and Andrew; cherished great-grandmother of Zaina, the late Katarina, Gianna, Hunter and Ava. Elva will be...

Pearl W. Leistra

Pearl W. Leistra

May 28, 2018

Pearl W. Leistra, nee Zylstra, age 97, of South Holland, IL went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Philip W. Leistra. Dear mother of the late Philip (late Nancy) Leistra Jr., Wayne (Kathy) Leistra, Cynthia Leistra (late Howard) Cole, and Jim (Laura) Leistra. Loving grandmother of Philip W. (fiancée Ashleigh...

Leona Y. Mcguire

Leona Y. Mcguire

May 26, 2018

Leona Y. McGuire (nee Hansen), age 91 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard McGuire.  Loving mother of Sandra Tohmetz, Richard (Penny) McGuire, and the late Terrance (late MaryBeth) McGuire. Cherished grandmother of Brent Fitzler, Erica McGuire, Dawn (Troy) Baylor, and Kelly (Donnie JR) Brown. Adoring great-grandmother of Danny Julius, the...

James F Byrne

James F Byrne

May 26, 2018

James F. Byrne, age 53 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 26, 2018. Loving father of Kyle Byrne. Dear son of Carol A. (late Ray) Mueller-Byrne. Cherished brother of Randy Byrne. Fond uncle of Amanda, Randi Rae and Dalton and Great uncle of Atticus, Magnolia Grace & Nova RaeAnn. James will be dearly missed by all who...

Sandra Jean Wilkening

Sandra Jean Wilkening

May 25, 2018

Sandra Jean Wilkening, nee Faber, age 75, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. Beloved wife of Jack E. Wilkening. Loving mother of Ann (Dan) Persenaire, John (Lea) Wilkening, and Keith (Amy) Wilkening. Devoted grandmother of Hannah, Adam, Annaleah, and Daniel Persenaire; Jack and Joshua Wilkening; and Alayna and Grant Wilkening.

Dear sister of Florence...

Chandler S. Cowser

Chandler S. Cowser

May 22, 2018

Chandler S. Cowser, age 22, of Valparaiso, IN passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  Loving son of Steven and Cathleen Cowser.  Dear grandson of Mariann and the late James Candreva Sr. and Faye and the late Thomas Cowser.  Beloved nephew to several aunts and uncles and loving cousin to many.  Devoted friend to many.  Chandler was loved and will...

Lillian R. Kowalczyk

Lillian R. Kowalczyk

May 22, 2018

Lillian R. Kowalczyk, nee Prokop, age 87, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kowalczyk. Loving mother of the late Mark (Leslie) Kowalczyk, Linda (late Paul) Hummel, Bonnie Johnson, Paul Kowalczyk, and the late Mary Cicora. Proud grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 18. Dearest sister of...

William E Klinger

William E Klinger

May 18, 2018

William “Bill” E. Klinger, age 67 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, May 18, 2018. Beloved son of the late William and Isabell Klinger; loving father of Lauren Prelwitz and Brenda Klinger; adoring brother of Cheryl (Wayne) Segneri; cherished uncle of Jason (Christine) Segneri, Rachael (Scott) Regnier, and Susie Segneri; dearest cousin to many. Bill will be dearly missed by...

Windee Marie Martin

Windee Marie Martin

May 13, 2018

WinDee Marie Martin, age 37, of Thornton, IL, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.Beloved daughter of Loretta Martin and the late Darrell Martin, Sr. Dear sister of Darrell (Nicole) Martin, Jr., Adam (Christine) Martin and Joseph (Fiancé Precious Beason) Martin. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. WinDee was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all...

James N. Drenth

James N. Drenth

May 13, 2018

James N. Drenth, age 90, of South Holland, IL, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Drenth, nee Boomsma. Loving father of Sandy (Don) Zirbel and Jeff (Sue) Drenth. Proud Grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edna (Ray) Meeter, Cal (Alice) Drenth, Lucille (late Ray)...

Agnes A. Mccormack

Agnes A. Mccormack

May 12, 2018

Agnes A. McCormack, nee Madvar, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward McCormack. Loving mother of Judy (Peter) Panozzo and John (Renee) McCormack. Cherished grandmother of Celine, Teagan, Reece, Brenna and Brianna. Preceded in death by her siblings Emil Madvar, Louis Madvar and Catherine Madvar. Agnes will...

Glenn "Woody" A. Vanderwoude

Glenn "Woody" A. Vanderwoude

May 12, 2018

Glenn “Woody” VanderWoude, age 58, of Lansing, formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. Loving father of Rodney (Rachel)  VanderWoude and step-father of Ryan (Nicole) Olejnik, Rachel Olejnik, and Christopher (Jori) Olejnik. Proud grandfather of 3 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Dear brother of Mary Beth (Robert) Terpstra, Lois (Robert) VanderWoude, late John VanderWoude, Herman...

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