Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2024

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Lorraine Ashley, née Stenzel, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Maynard Ashley. Loving mother of Robert (Nancy) Ashley, Patricia (William Mock) Ashley, Donald (Lisa) Ashley, James (Beth) Ashley, and Barbara (Robert Seaney) Ashley.  Cherished grandmother of Colleen (Matthew) Taylor, James...

Dec 10, 2024

Geraldine Rae Phillips, nee Florian, age 91, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Phillips, Richard (Kim Panzarella) Phillips, and Carol Brouwer. Proud grandmother of Cameron (Paige) Brouwer, Corinna (Nathan) Rarick, and Candice (Travis) Huyser. Great-grandmother of Brecken, Von, Heath, Hayes, Bennett, and “3 more on the way”.  Dear sister...

Dec 9, 2024

Rodolfo A. Rivera, age 90, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Elidia Rivera nee Cantu. Loving father of the late Juanita Rivera, late Anita Rivera, late Rudy Rivera, late Ricardo (Dawn) Rivera. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Alicia, Melanie, and Michael. Caring brother of Elisa Rivera, late Jesus Rivera, late Isabel...

Dec 9, 2024

Joyce E. Becker, nee DeYoung, age 91, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ottmar “Hank” Becker. Loving mother of Jason (Bonnie) Bowsman and Scott (Paula) Bowsman. Proud grandmother of Kristy Bickham, Jessica (Travis) McCool, Nicole (Ivan) Casian, Jacob Bowsman and Olivia Bowsman; great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the...

Dec 7, 2024

Edward E. Malm, age 93, of St. John, IN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara Malm, nee Lewis.  Loving father of the late Robert (Andrea) Malm and John (Renee) Malm. Devoted grandfather of Lauren (Scott) Mackela, Robert (Katie) Malm, Jordan (Kerianne) Malm, Dane (Sydney) Malm, and Noah (Morgan) Malm and...

Dec 7, 2024

Marilynne J. Lewis (nee Michalik), 77, of Sauk Village, IL.  Passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. Survived by husband, Thomas Lewis; daughter, Donna (Matthew) Block of Brownsburg, IN; son, Michael Lewis of Carmel, IN; grandchildren:  Amber Rich, David Rich, Peyton Rich, Danica Block, Gabrielle Block, Matthew Block, Samantha Block and Christian Block; one niece, Angeline (Carl) Hren; one nephew,...

Dec 5, 2024

Lucille M. Christian, nee DeLorenzo, age 81, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Christian.  Dear sister of the late Rose Marie (late Jerome) Baron, late Anna Mae (late Charles) Zamarocy, late Barbara (late Joseph) Herman, late Virginia (Alton) Bradley, late Patricia (late Phillip) Fowlie, and the late Christina...

Dec 4, 2024

Valerie Ann Hurtado, nee Baltazar, age 41, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Rogelio Hurtado. Loving mother of Noah, June’Lee, Sara’Hi, and Logan Hurtado. Dear sister of Phillip (Vicente) Baltazar Jr., Polinar (Molly) Baltazar, Victoria Baltazar, Govanni Garcia, and Gino Garcia. Loving daughter of Phillip and Guadalupe Baltazar. Valerie is...

Dec 1, 2024

Heath W. Poortenga, age 53, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Brenda Poortenga, nee Staal. Loving father of Austin Poortenga, Hope (Josh) Knoblich, and Summer Poortenga.  Cherished grandfather of Micah Knoblich.  Dear son of David Poortenga and Lindsay Poortenga. Loving brother of Jason Poortenga, Beth (Pete) Batinic, and Tami...

Nov 30, 2024

Alfred “Al” Huisenga, age 96, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Beloved husband for over 70 years to Marcella Huisenga, nee Brandsma.  Loving father of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema.  Devoted grandfather of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa,...

Nov 30, 2024

Constance L. Devitt, nee Doherty, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Devitt. Loving mother of Peter (Loni) Hoff, Paul Hoff, Michael (fiancée Karen Potoski) Hoff, George (Tammy) Hoff, Nicole (Michael) Shipp, and Andrea (Nicole) Hoff. Devoted grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bill Doherty,...

Nov 29, 2024

Edwin J. Kravitz, age 73, of Park Forest, IL, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024. Loving partner of 20 years to Beatrice “Bea” Klain. Dear father of Justin (Lindsey) Lesh. Proud grandfather of Paige, Piper, and Klint. Beloved brother of Jody (Peggy) Kravitz. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Gisela Kravitz....

Nov 29, 2024

Donald E. Harris, age 89, formerly of Dyer, IN and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. He is survived by his daughters Debbie Lange of Chapel Hill, NC and Jill (Dale) Kahn of Dyer, IN; grandchildren Scott (Natalie) Lange, Ashley (Kyle) Gooding, Zachary (Alyssa) Kahn; great-grandchildren Carson and Cameron Lange, Hazel and Lucy...

Nov 29, 2024

Thomas M. Pullen, age 67, suddenly, of Matteson, IL, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024.  Loving husband of 34 years to Deborah Pullen, nee Lubash.  Beloved brother of Darryl (Nancy) Pullen, Robert Pullen, Bill Chatman and the late Jasper (Linda) Pullen; brother-in-law of Jeff Lubash.  Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Jasper...

Nov 27, 2024

Efren Diaz Marquez, age 86, of Grant Park, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Beloved husband of Alma Diaz Marquez, nee Romero. Devoted father of Maria (Juan) Haro, Juanita Martinez, Noemi Milagros Martinez, and Rosa Elena Romero Hernandez. Grandfather of many grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Marcelina Diaz.

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Nov 26, 2024

Kenneth E. Becker, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.  Beloved husband of Bonnie Becker.  Loving father to Kim Becker, Ken (Kristin) Becker, and the late Tammy Becker.  Cherished grandfather to Kaitlyn, Kyle, Kaden, Kendall, and Kayla.  Kenneth was a proud member of the United States Army, was loved by many and will be deeply missed....

Nov 26, 2024

David B. McNamara, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.  Beloved husband of Ann McNamara, nee Bruce.  Loving father of Kelli (Karl) Schilling, Paul McNamara, and Kristi (Matthew) Ziegle.  Cherished grandfather of Kira, Kaila, Gabe, & Hazel. Loving son of Doris (late Richard) McNamara.  Dear brother of Ruth (Larry) Slaviero,  Delona (Robert) Thurzo, Phillip (Leisa) McNamara,...

Nov 25, 2024

Kathleen Mildred Ehlers, nee Mellor, age 71, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. Beloved wife of Thomas R. Ehlers. Loving mother of Dayrel Evan Neal, James Gordon (Korrin) Neal and step-mother of Bradley Thomas Ehlers, and the late Colin Sam Ehlers. Grandmother of Dayne Evan Neal, Logan James Neal, Madison Rose Neal, Collynn Ehlers, Hailey Reanne...

Nov 21, 2024

Norman Henry Hoevker, age 92, of Lake Village, IN, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 63 years to Gilda Hoevker nee Cesarone. Loving father of the late Scott Hoevker and Staci (Timothy) Mohan. Cherished papa of Amanda (Sean) Stutsman, Marissa Mohan, Alyssa Hoevker and Lucas Hoevker. Great-grandfather of Kai, Ava and Gunner. Dear brother of the...

Nov 20, 2024

Paul J. Beugel , age 75, of Wheatfield, IN, formerly of Homer Glen, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Beloved husband of Linda Beugel, nee Veldhuis.  Loving father of Shelly (Mike) Ruffalo and Tim (Tara) Beugel. Cherished grandfather of Stone Ruffalo and Ella Beugel. Dear brother of Marcia Beugel and brother-in-law of...