Obituary Listing

Aug 23, 2018

Jacqueline F. Rietveld, nee Gross, age 82, of Crete, IL, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Beloved wife of James Rietveld. Loving mother of Michael (Nancy) Rietveld and Ronald (Susan) Rietveld.  Proud grandmother of Stephanie, Jonathan and Matthew Rietveld, Leanne (Mitch) Clark, Rachel Rietveld and the late infant Sarah Jane Rietveld. Dear sister of the late Audrey DeGraff...

Aug 23, 2018

Mark Zalewski, age 49, suddenly, of Walkerton, IN, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Cherished son of Zofia (John) Pawlowicz, and the late Richard Zalewski. Loving husband of Vicki Mangano. Dear brother of  Barbara Pietraszek, and Jerzy (Anna) Zalewski. Kind uncle of David Pietraszek, Zachary Zalewski, Luke Zalewski, and Thomas Zalewski.

Visitation Monday, August 27, 2018 from 3:00 –...

Aug 23, 2018

John B. Krygsheld , age 83, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Karen Krygsheld, nee Bandstra. Devoted father of Jeff (late Darcy) Krygsheld, Jack (Valerie) Krygsheld, Tim (Sheila) Krygsheld, Dan (Beulah) Krygsheld and the late Thomas Krygsheld. Proud grandfather of nine. Loving brother...

Aug 23, 2018

John R. "Rudy" Freimuth, age 89, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 23, 2018. Loving husband of Patricia Freimuth, nee Coleman. Devoted father of Joan (Tom) Barratt, Cathy (Joe) Pratl, Don Freimuth, and Matt (Shari) Freimuth. Proud grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of the late Rose Kral. Visitation Sunday, August 26, 2018 from...

Aug 23, 2018

Harriet Merle Tolnay, 80, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 25, 1938 in Chicago, IL to John and Johannah (Vaughn) Mersch. Harriet enjoyed reading, playing cards and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are her five children: Ronald Tolnay of Warsaw, Tammy (Paul) Sink...

Aug 23, 2018

Karen E. Antink, age 73, of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.  Loving sister of Kevin (Lynn) Antink.  Dear aunt of Rick (Peggy) Antink, Laura (Scott) Szynalik, Michelle (Jim) Sullivan. Dear great-aunt of Eric Barkauskas, Ashley Barkauskas, Alyssa Boan, Michael Sullivan, Kevin Sullivan, and Lauren Sullivan.  Dear great-great aunt of Skye Marie Barkauskas and Brooklynn Michelle Barkauskas-Perschnick. ...

Aug 21, 2018

Michael A. Ricci, age 57, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away August 21, 2018. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and the late Irene Ricci nee Wlodek. Loving brother of William (Rose) Ricci, Larry (Sharon) Ricci, Maryann (Kenneth) Culver, George Ricci, Linda (Anthony) Recupito, Diane (James) Maxwell, late Daniel Ricci, Andrew (Anne) Ricci, Robert (Kim) Ricci, Eugene (Donia) Ricci and David...

Aug 20, 2018

Violet V. Couwenhoven, nee Kovach, age 86, late of Olympia Fields, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John Couwenhoven. Loving mother of Debbie (Paul) Gliwa, John Couwenhoven, and Dennis Couwenhoven. Dear sister of Louis Kovach. Kind aunt to several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 18, 2018

Harold Dean Proctor, age 75 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Sandra Lee Proctor nee Sawyer. Loving father of Donnie Gass, Launa Proctor-Smith, Renee Proctor, the late Anita Nichols, and the late Sue Proctor. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy (Eugene) Brown. Harold was a proud veteran...

Aug 17, 2018

Ralph A. Schaap, age 90, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 17, 2018. Loving husband of the late Gertrude Schaap, nee Swets. Devoted father of Ronald (Janice) Schaap, Jerry Schaap, and Rickey D. (Shelly) Schaap. Proud grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Richard (late Lorraine) Schaap and Carol (William) Boldenow. Preceded in death by...

Aug 14, 2018

Harry “Butch” W. Brown, Jr. age 69, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully August 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Sherry Brown nee Corradetti. Loving father of Derrick (Michelle) Carlson, the late Damon A. Brown, and Denise Bozorov. Cherished grandfather of Presley, Avery, Aiden, and Jada. Dear brother of Gloria Anderson and Christine (Tom) Tucker. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Aug 12, 2018

Agustin Carbajal Ayala Sr., age 68, of Harvey, IL passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maria Irene Carbajal Ayala, nee Cruz. Loving father of Maria Estrada, Margarita Carbajal, and Agustin Carbajal Jr. Devoted grandfather of Alexander, David, and Jocelyne Estrada. Visitation Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 3:00 - 9:00 P.M at Smits,...

Aug 11, 2018

Daniel Edward Blankenberger of Lynwood, Illinois, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Deborah Blankenberger nee Callham. Loving father of Kenneth Blankenberger and Mary (Robert) Blankenberger-Januska. Cherished grandfather of Sara, Elizabeth, Jason and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Douglas (Mary Helen) Blankenberger, David (Mary) Blankenberger and the late Darell (Tresa) Blankenberger. Dear uncle to many nieces...

Aug 10, 2018

Manuel Nevarez, Sr., age 71, of Calumet City, IL passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Socorro Nevarez, nee Garcia.  Loving father of Blanca Ruiz, late Silvia Nevarez, late Gil Nevarez, Tereso Nevarez, Manuel Nevarez, Jr., Dalila Nevarez, Ana Nevarez, and Monica Nevarez.  Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren.  Visitation Sunday, August 12,...

Aug 10, 2018

Nancy A. Zivkovich, nee Van Vuren, age 58, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Rodney Zivkovich. Devoted mother of Hannah and Abby. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Herbert Van Vuren. Dear sister of Suzane (John) Vitt, Douglas (Audrey) Van Vuren, Vicki Ellis, Brian Van Vuren, and Peter (Cyndee) Van...

Aug 8, 2018

Hendrica Gale, nee Van Gemert, age 79, late of Portage, formerly of DeMotte, IN, Dolton, and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Loving wife of Robert L. Gale. Devoted mother of Richard (Michelle) Gale, Raymond (Mary) Gale and Robert Gale. Proud grandma of Bobby, Megan, Elizabeth, and Alex. Dear sister of Whimp Van Gemert and Frans...

Aug 6, 2018

A true centenarian (1918-2018), Melvin Robert Brandsma was God-loving and cherished by so many during his 100 strong years on this earth. He passed from this world into God's loving arms on August 6, 2018. Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow! Melvin was the son on Grace and Robert Brandsma and spent many years in Roseland with...

Aug 5, 2018

Nevaeh Belle Johnson, 20 days old, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on August 5, 2018. Beloved daughter of Dante Johnson and Kaitlyn Turner. Dear sister of Daxten Johnson. Sweet granddaughter of James (Donna) Turner, Yolanda Peavy and Derwin Johnson; great-granddaughter of Mary Foster, Mary Ann (George) Turner and Arlene Crowley. Cherished niece to many aunts and uncles. Nevaeh will...

Aug 3, 2018

James D. Jarach Jr., age 50, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. Loving husband to Audrey Jarach, nee Hansen. Devoted father of Joshua James Jarach and Jessica Lynn Jarach. Dear brother Dave (Julie) Jarach, Don (Nancy) Jarach, Steve Jarach, Nadine (Doug) Thomas, Jane (Wayne) Doron, Janice Jarach, Sandy (Joe) Estka, June (Mike)...

Aug 3, 2018

Dr. James L. Monks (72) passed away on August 3, 2018, after a short illness. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Monks, his loving children Jeff (Ramona) Monks, Scott Monks and Michelle McBrayer, and his adoring grandchildren Ryan, Grace, Ethan, Lucas, Julian and Juliet. In addition, he leaves behind his dear brothers Bill (Sue) Monks, Tom (Katie) Monks,...