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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Russell J. Tamminga
Jan 21, 2018
Russell J. Tamminga, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. Beloved husband of Grace Tamminga, nee Elzinga. Loving father of James Tamminga, Carol (Sean) Jones and a late infant daughter Laura. Proud grandfather of Abigail Stege. Dear brother of the late David (late Helen) Tamminga, late John (Carolyn) Tamminga, late Mary (late Clarence) Smit, and...
Alberto Calderon
Jan 21, 2018
Alberto Calderon, age 34, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away, Sunday, January 21, 2018. Beloved son of Miguel and Yolanda Calderon. Loving brother of Daniela Calderon. Friend to many. Visitation, Friday, January 26, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Burial will be at the Velatorio Cipreses Los Remedios...
Denise J. Maurello
Jan 20, 2018
Denise J. Maurello, nee Ridder, age 52, of Munster, IN, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. Loving wife and best friend of William A. Maurello. Selfless mom of Hannah and Anthony Maurello. Beloved daughter of Elaine (Kenneth) Van Dellen and the late Howard Ridder Sr. Caring sister of Karen Harkema, Howard (Brenda) Ridder Jr., and Dorene (Michael) Sroczynski. Kind aunt...
John V. Cuthbert
Jan 20, 2018
John V. “Jack” Cuthbert, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, January 20, 2018. Beloved husband of 66 years, of the late Therese A. Cuthbert, nee Dufault. Loving father of Jackie (late Dwight) Garwood, Kathy (Jim) Musinski, Rev. Michael (Versie) Cuthbert, Maureen Frigo, John Cuthbert, Jim (Bonnie) Cuthbert, Paul (Gloria) Cuthbert, Steve (Sue) Cuthbert,...
Arlene Beth Evenhouse
Jan 18, 2018
Arlene Beth Evenhouse, nee Visser, age 67, of Tinley Park, IL passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard Evenhouse. Loving mother of Ryan (Kristen) Evenhouse, Steven (Lori) Evenhouse and Asheley (Tom) Derouin. Proud grandmother of Henry, Evelyn, and Bentley. Dear sister of Sharlotte (Glenn) Smits, late Simon (Arlene) Visser, Mervin (Sharon) Visser, late Alan (Maridel)...
Catherine Walter
Jan 18, 2018
Catherine Walter, nee Newald, age 107, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Shirley) Walter, Judith (Bill) Preuss, Susan (Jim) Kreger, and Phillip (Joan) Walter. Proud grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 17; great-great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Betty (late Art) Herpolsheimer. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and...
Tofilo Hernandez
Jan 17, 2018
Tofilo Hernandez, age 88, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 17, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margarita Hernandez. Loving father of Lucinda Rangel, Frances (Jose Mario) Montero, and the late Alicia (Carlos) Garcia. Cherished grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of nine. Tofilo was preceded in death by his parents; Jose and Francisca Garcia-Hernandez and siblings; Blas, Estanislado, Celedonia,...
