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Laverne J. Van Drunen
May 12, 2018
Laverne J. Van Drunen, nee Vree, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John A. Van Drunen. Loving mother of six sons: Lawrence (Joan) Van Drunen, Michael (Deborah) Van Drunen, John (Nancy) Van Drunen, Daniel (Diane) Van Drunen, Steven (Mary) Van Drunen, and Ronald (Denise) Van Drunen; and...
Peter J Panozzo
May 11, 2018
Peter J. Panozzo, age 84, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Marilyn Panozzo, nee Serpless. Loving father of Peter (Debbie) Panozzo, the late Jeffrey Panozzo, and the late David Panozzo. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Ostarello, the late Aldo Panozzo, the late Amelia Turturillo, and...
Karen M. Perchinski
May 8, 2018
Karen M. Perchinski, nee Henry, age 68 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 8, 2018. Loving mother of Tim Perchinski and Elizabeth (Roger) Galvan. Cherished grandmother of Jake Sopko, Payton Perchinski, Emma Perchinski, Zac Galvan, Nola Galvan and Rozzlin Galvan. Dear sister of Barbara (David) Michalak, Rita Henry and Mary (Tom Szot)...
Donna Tello
May 7, 2018
Donna Lee Tello was born February 20, 1947 to her loving parents Donald and Ann Whitmer. She was born and raised in Chicago and later moved to Chicago Heights. Donna graduated from Bloom High School in 1965.
Donna’s life’s passion was being a mother to her children. She was also an avid animal lover, for some time...
Linda Joy Hicks-Gillmore
May 7, 2018
Linda Joy Hicks-Gillmore, age 64, late of Chicago, passed away peacefully Monday, May 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Melvin D. Gillmore. Dearest sister of Walt Witkowski, Carol Gregoric, Margaret Dolezal, Rita Witkowski, and the late Kenneth Witkowski. Kind aunt of Robert Gregoric, Sandra Sofere, Kenneth Witkowski, Darrick Witkowski, Meghan DaGrava, Kathleen Smith, Kara Dolezal, and Adam Dolezal. Proud grandma of...
Linda M. Acke
May 6, 2018
Linda M. Acke, nee Novak, age 47, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert Acke. Loving mother of Samantha and Kyle Acke. Dearest daughter of Peter Novak Sr. and Lynn Novak. Dear sister of Teresa (Chris) Towry, Lisa (Michael) Berdine, and Peter (Michelle) Novak Jr. Cherished daughter-in-law of Michael Acke and Cathie Cole. Kind...
Howard Eldon Cole
May 5, 2018
Howard Eldon Cole, age 74, of Valparaiso, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Cynthia Leistra Cole. Loving father of Jodi Cole (Richard) Meyer, Brenda Cole (Dave) Normoyle, Greg (Julie) Cole. Devoted grandfather of Mason Vander Lugt, Kaitlin Vander Lugt (Curtis) Pasma, Merrick Vander Lugt, Monica Vander Lugt (Joey) Vander Schaaf,...
Mario A. Migliorati
May 3, 2018
Mario A. Migliorati, age 81, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 3, 2018. Beloved significant other of Bonnie Ooms. Loving father of Michael (Lynette) Migliorati, Margaret (Stephen) Migliorati-Lewis and James Migliorati. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Migliorati, Erik and Jeff Lewis. Dear Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings Louis, Frieda and Dorine; by...
John Fazekas
May 3, 2018
John Fazekas, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away, Thursday, May 3, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Fazekas, nee Zakhar. Loving father of Carol(Dave) Detmar, Karen(Terry) Fierce, and John(Terri) Fazekas. Devoted grandfather of Julie(Jayme) Giesick, Jamie(Eric) Mundt, Daniel Detmar, Tony and Jessica Fierce, Kaitlyn and John Fazekas and great-grandfather of Ian and Cooper Mundt. Visitation, Wednesday,...
Barbara Ann Swope
Apr 30, 2018
Barbara Ann Swope, nee Barwick, age 73, late of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, April 30, 2018. Beloved wife of Charles “Jack” Swope. Loving mother of Christine Swope-Cholewa and Shawn (Jill) Swope. Proud grandmother of Jacob Cholewa, and Harper and Piper Swope. Dear sister of John Barwick. Mother-in-law of Jeffrey Cholewa. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and...
Nadine V. Rendant
Apr 28, 2018
Nadine V. Rendant, nee Courville, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully April 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Albert E. Rendant. Loving mother of Albert (Helen) Rendant, Margaret (Barry) Anderson, Brian Rendant, Jerry Rendant, late Michael Rendant and the late Kathy Berkley. Cherished grandmother of seventeen; great-grandmother of 25. Dear sister of Venita and Juanita....
Barbara A. Wilkins
Apr 27, 2018
Barbara A. Wilkins, nee Spudich, age 63, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Burnham, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of Frank Wilkins. Loving mother of Julie Wilkins and Michael (Amy) Wilkins. Proud grandma of Emma, John, and Grace. Dearest sister of Denise (late Gregory) Whittam. Dear godmother of Kaitlyn. Dear niece of Anne Cebula, Katie...
Amelia J Sadowski
Apr 26, 2018
Amelia J. (Mimi) Sadowski (nee Surma) age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2018. Daughter of the late Stanislaw (Anna Janczyk) Surma. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sadowski; loving mother of Jerome (Georgian) Sadowski, Barbara Sadowski and Thomas (Clevonne) Sadowski; cherished grandmother of Sonja (John) Garvey, Brian (Sarah) Staehlin, Julia (David) Byrne, Beth (Adam) Rooke,...
Carole L. Golke
Apr 26, 2018
Carole L. Golke, nee McCarthy, age 84, late of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully, Thursday April 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Bernie. Dear mother of the late Craig A. Golke and the late Doug E. Golke. Loving grandmother of Eric (Kelly) Golke and Daniel Golke and great-grandmother of 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 3:00 -...
Mario Cianchetti Sr.
Apr 25, 2018
Mario Cianchetti Sr., age 86, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully April 25, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Cianchetti (nee Peters). Loving father of Mario (Deborah) Cianchetti Jr., Debra (Robert) Knight, and Patrick Cianchetti. Cherished grandfather of Echo Lynn Cianchetti, Felicia Marie Cianchetti, Kim (Daniel) Borak, Patrick Cianchetti Jr, Nick Cianchetti, and Stephanie Cianchetti....
Donna L. Young
Apr 25, 2018
Donna L. Young, nee Maurer, age 76, late of Dyer, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Beloved wife of 55 years to John Young. Loving mother of Vicki (Stephen) Glinski-White, John C. Young, and Heather Young. Proud Nana of Tyler, Hanna, Alexandra, Christopher, Kendall, and Lauren. Dearest sister of Diane (late Rosario) Cascone, Susan (late...
Sherry A. Foushi
Apr 24, 2018
Sherry A. Foushi, nee Hart, age 51, of Dolton, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Foushi. Loving mother of Samantha Solt and Stephanie Solt. Devoted daughter of Judy (Paul) Bates and the late Samuel Hart. Dear sister of Steven Hart, Vicky Northam and Lisa Hart. Dearest daughter-in-law of Hilda and the late Dominic...
Pamela Cano
Apr 24, 2018
Pamela Cano, age 64, of Richton Park, IL, passed away April 24, 2018. Survived by her sons Clyde Lee and Greg (Marissa) Dillon; grandmother of nine and five great; siblings Lela Haas and Bobby Summers. Preceded in death by her husband Severo Cano, son Severo Cano III siblings Cam Summers and Deborah Summers. A special thank you to Ajia...
Karen Mccaffrey
Apr 23, 2018
Karen McCaffrey, nee Treinis, age 66, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Loving wife of John K. McCaffrey. Beloved mother of Jennifer (late Dale) Harrison and the late Thomas (Patty) McCaffrey. Proud grandma of five. Dear sister of Steven and Richard. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Dolores Castle. Visitation Thursday, April 26, 2018 from...
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