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Dave E. Markley

Dave E. Markley

Feb 1, 2018

Dave E. Markley , age 78, of Dyer, Indiana, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Betty Markley, nee Mate, loving father of Rick (Jean) Markley, grandfather of Michael and Damien Markley and great-grandfather of Madelyn Markley. He was a dear brother of Robert (Mary) Markley, Roger (late Mary Lou) Markley and Audrey...

Ruth L. Anderson

Ruth L. Anderson

Feb 1, 2018

Ruth L. Anderson, nee Johnson, age 84, of South Holland, IL passed away, Thursday, February 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Harold R. Anderson.  Loving mother of Thomas (Susan) Anderson and Anita (Roland) Mendez. Devoted grandmother of Nicholas (fiancée Stephanie Johnson) Anderson, Kelly (Seth) Chambers, and Holly Anderson.  Dear sister of the late David Johnson and the late Dorothy...

Richard W. Waysok

Richard W. Waysok

Feb 1, 2018

Richard W. Waysok, age 74 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Andrea Waysok nee Wisniewski. Loving father of Richelle (Donald) Tulsiak. Cherished grandfather of Steven and Jennifer. Dear brother of Walter Jr. (Sharon) Waysok, Michael Waysok and the late Cynthia Witry. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Victoria Waysok. To most...

Thomas A. Coulombe, Sr.

Thomas A. Coulombe, Sr.

Feb 1, 2018

Thomas A. Coulombe Sr., age 88, late of Lowell, IN, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Lola M. Coulombe, nee Swansey. Loving father of Denise (Terry) Eckrich, Thomas Coulombe Jr., and Suzanne (Mark) VanDrunen. Cherished grandfather of 8: John, Steven, Amanda, Terry Jr., Samantha, Ryan, Sarah, and Karen, and great-grandfather of 3:...

Elaine M. Cortez

Elaine M. Cortez

Feb 1, 2018

Elaine M. Cortez (nee Roop), age 68, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2018. Beloved wife of Thomas Cortez; loving mother of Leonard (Cynthia) Flahive, Kimberly (David) Duncan, and Shelley (Gary) Bell; adoring grandmother of Marlana (Ryan) Thompson, Kyle Green, David Duncan JR, April, Rachael, Amy and nine great grandchildren; dearest sister of...

John W. Heber Iii

John W. Heber Iii

Jan 31, 2018

John W. Heber III, age 70, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Beloved husband of Elaine H. Heber, nee Martens. Loving father of John (Sheri) Heber and Dave Heber. Loving grandpa of Kayla, Ashley, Emily, and Wyatt; great-grandpa of Nevaeh. Dear brother of Ken (Ros) Heber. Preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Elsie...

Norwood Tucker

Norwood Tucker

Jan 31, 2018

Norwood Tucker, age 80, of Crete, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Darlene Tucker, nee Rayburn. Loving father of Janet Tucker and the late Richard (Meg) Tucker. Dear brother of Elizabeth (late Herman) Avery and Erlene (Donald) Scruggs. Kind uncle of several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his...

Agnes M Sulski

Agnes M Sulski

Jan 31, 2018

Agnes M. Sulski, age 83 of Beecher, IL. passed away peacefully, January 31, 2018. Beloved wife of Donald Sulski; loving mother of Susan Moreno, Edward Sulski and Cheryl (Rick) Hajduk; adoring grandmother of Matthew, Thomas, Julianne, Chad and Courtney. Agnes will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation Sunday, February 4, 2018 3-7pm at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial...

Edward Guziejka

Edward Guziejka

Jan 31, 2018

Edward Guziejka, age 82, of Crete, passed away peacefully January 31, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Monaloe “Mona” Guziejka.  Loving father of Edward Frank Guziejka, Carol (Jim) Kohl and the Late Roger James Guziejka. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond brother in law of Mary Ragland and Linda (Al) Acosta. Edward was preceded in death by two...

Edward Eriks

Edward Eriks

Jan 29, 2018

Edward Eriks, age 101 (four days before his 102nd birthday), of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Joanne Eriks, nee DeBoer. Devoted father of Ronald (Sherri) Eriks, Richard Eriks and Marilyn (late Henry) Boer. Proud grandfather of Rick (Cindy) Eriks, Denise Detmar, late Danny Eriks, Doug (Amy) Eriks, Mike (Penny) Eriks, Cherilyn (Kevin)...

Theresa S. Fronczak

Theresa S. Fronczak

Jan 27, 2018

Theresa S. Fronczak, nee Krajewski, age 92, late of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Valparaiso, IN.  Beloved wife of the late Edward John Fronczak. Loving mother of David (Deborah) Fronczak, Paul (Lorri) Fronczak, and Carol (David) Poteete.  Proud grandmother of 5; and  great-grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her parents Felix and Suzanna Krajewski and...

Jacqueline Marie Pickens

Jacqueline Marie Pickens

Jan 26, 2018

Jacqueline Marie Pickens, age 49, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 26, 2018. Loving mother of Faith Pickens. Dear sister of Michelle Potts. Cherished aunt of Melissa (Josh) Lopez and Alison Potts. Great aunt of Destiny and Aaliyah. Beloved daughter of Ken (late Alice) Pickens. Jacqueline is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jacqueline worked...

Darrell W. King

Darrell W. King

Jan 26, 2018

Darrell W King, age 56, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 26, 2018. Devoted partner of Sherri Brock and Dad to their furkids, Beauty, Jessie, Rex & Zorro. Preceded in death by Mother Virginia M (Smith)Valum and Father Donald O Valum Sr. Loving father of Darrell W (Heather)​ King II. Cherished grandfather of Kaleigh Grace King. Loving Big brother...

Louis B. Unger

Louis B. Unger

Jan 24, 2018

Louis B. Unger, age 86, of Monroe, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Valeria, nee Baum. Loving father of Diane (Larry) Armstrong, Alfred (Christine) Unger, Kenny (Dee) Unger, and Kristine (Gularmo) Gutierez. Proud grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of five. Visitation Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00...

Susan Elli Laurich

Susan Elli Laurich

Jan 24, 2018

Susan Elli Laurich, nee Kalweit, age 57, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Beloved mother of Gerhard (Fiancé Rolene) Laurich and Michael Laurich. Dear sister of Peter (Suzanne) Kalweit, the late Herbert (Christina) Kalweit and Helmut (Carolyn) Kalweit. Preceded in death by her parents Heinz and Elli Kalweit. Visitation Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until...

Henry A. Ziomek

Henry A. Ziomek

Jan 24, 2018

Henry A. Ziomek, age 95, of South Holland, IL, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Shirley J. Ziomek, nee Mares. Loving father of Thomas (Sandra Mattison) Ziomek, Peter (Melanie) Ziomek, and Gregory (Nicole) Ziomek. Attentive grandfather of Matthew J. Ziomek and Sophia M. Ziomek. Dear brother of the late Benjamin (late...

Eugene G Salmen

Eugene G Salmen

Jan 24, 2018

Eugene G. Salmen, age 96 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, January 24, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mardel for 73 years; loving father of Stephen Salmen, Maureen (Gerry) Maupin, Kristine Salmen, the late Tim Salmen and Mitch Salmen; cherished grandfather of Tim Salmen. Eugene served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII, he was an active member...

Rene Rivera

Rene Rivera

Jan 22, 2018

Rene Rivera , age 57, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Beloved son of Antonio and the late Eluteria (nee Hernandez) Rivera.  Loving brother of Teresa R. (Pascual) Velazquez, Santos (Suleyma) Rivera, Antonio (Alicia) Rivera, Andres H. (Pam) Rivera, and Ricardo (MaryAnn) Rivera.  Devoted uncle of Leticia, Marco, Luis, Xochitl, Esteban, Marco and great uncle of Ariana, Shaq,...

Rose M Carreon

Rose M Carreon

Jan 22, 2018

Rose M. Carreon, nee Pena, age 84, of Sauk Village, Illinois , passed away peacefully January 22, 2018. Beloved wife of Margarito Carreon. Loving mother of Sally (Andrew) Smado, Robert Carreon and Mary Ann Carreon. Cherished grandmother of Michael Smado, Sara (Gino) Georgetti and Trevor Carreon; Great-grandmother of Gianna Rose Georgetti. Dear sister of Caroline Wash. Rose...

Dennis Allen Scherer

Dennis Allen Scherer

Jan 22, 2018

Dennis A. Scherer, age 76, unexpectedly, late of Cocoa Beach, FL, formerly of Dyer, IN. Born June 17, 1941 in Chicago, IL, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Paulette, nee Bauer. Loving father of Dennis Scherer, Liane Bania, and Becky (David) Jurek. Proud grandfather of Charles Bania, Nathan Scherer,  Alex Scherer, Hannah Scherer, Abbey Scherer, Carolyn Bania,...

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