David Wayne Lynch
Dec 25, 2016
David Wayne Lynch, 59, of Manteno, Illinois passed away December 25, 2016. Beloved brother of Gregory (Julie) Lynch. Loving uncle of Megan Lynch, Patrick (Caitlyn) Lynch and Chelsea Lynch. Cherished great uncle of John Allen Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents John and Cecelia Frances Lynch. Adored by many family members in West Virginia, Florida and the Chicagoland area....
Cornelius Roeda
Dec 24, 2016
Cornelius Roeda, age 93, of Tinley Park, IL formerly of South Holland, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jeneane Roeda, nee Vreeman. Loving father of the late Randall (Melissa) Roeda, Rebecca (Gary) Togtman, Rodney (Lauren) Roeda, and Robert (Kit) Roeda. Dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....
Lois E Anczer
Dec 24, 2016
Lois E Anczer (nee McCarthy), age 90, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Florian Anczer. Loving mother of Stephen (Karen) Anczer. Cherished grandmother of Timothy Anczer, Anthony (Lisa) Anczer, Katheryngrace (Marco) Coniglio and Tia Anczer. Dear great grandmother of Shayna Anczer, Elisabeth Anczer, Wyatt Anczer and Callie Coniglio. Visitation Wedneday, December...
Gail A. Nordyke
Dec 24, 2016
Gail A. Nordyke, nee Smead, age 59, of Hobart, IN, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 25 years of Robert Nordyke. Loving mother of Matt (Kimberly) Vitoux, Yvette (fiancé William) Vitoux, and Jason Klee. Proud grandmother of Kelsey Lindsay, Stormy Vitoux, Abreal Vitoux, Ashlynne and Andrew Wells; great grandmother of Mia Parduhn. Dear daughter of Robert Smead....
Carole F Speir
Dec 23, 2016
Carole F Speir (nee Paolella), age 79, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William O. Speir. Loving mother of Mary Foresta. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Foresta and Frank Foresta. Dear sister of Florence (late John) Stapleton, John (Ivy) Paolella and the late Andy Paolella. Visitation Thursday December 29, 2016 from...
Theodore J. Sykes
Dec 23, 2016
Theodore J. Sykes, age 93, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Sykes. Dear brother of Jeanne S. Tyrrell. Cherished friend of Cathy (Marcel) Arenz. Preceded in death by his parents Julian and Josephine Sykes. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in...
Charles V. Ballard
Dec 21, 2016
Charles V. “Smiley” Ballard, age 84, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Margaret A. “Midge” Ballard, nee Hart. Devoted father of Michelle (William) Nellett, Curtis (Sandee), late Craig, and the late Jeffrey Ballard. Proud grandfather of Dr. Kathryn (Dr. Michael) Halyko, Samantha, Kayla, Amanda, Rylee, Mary, and the late Kelsey. Dear brother...
Robert John Vanderbilt
Dec 20, 2016
Robert J. Vanderbilt, age 84, of Crete, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Phyllis Vanderbilt, nee Bos. Devoted father of Linda (Richard) Schutt, Debra (John) Poortenga, Nancy (Greg) Carlson and Karen (Lance) Reinsma. Kind grandfather of Jennifer Schutt, the late Jonathan Schutt, Bethany (Alden) Van Solkema, Allison (Michael) Oleshko,...
Phyllis Lee Persons
Dec 18, 2016
Phyllis Persons (nee Rebhorn), age 76, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully on December 18, 2016. Beloved wife of 35 years to Vance Persons. Loving mother of Joshua C. (Bethany) Persons, Benjamin J. (Beth) Persons and Elizabeth A. Persons-Dykshorn. Cherished grandmother of Addylee Dykshorn, Mark Dykshorn, Jubilee Persons, Ethan Dykshorn and Leo Persons. Dear sister of Bruce Rebhorn, Ruby...
John W. Izzi
Dec 18, 2016
John W. Izzi, age 70, of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away on December 18, 2016. John is survived by his two children: Vince (Shannon) Izzi and Nikki (Greg) Johnson. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Madilyn & Lucas Johnson and Isaak & Ashton Izzi. John was preceded in death by his loving wife Ilona in 2015 and by his...
Grace I. Aruguete
Dec 17, 2016
Grace I. Aruguete, nee Staat, age 78, of Tinley Park formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2016. Loving mother of Jaime (Valerie) Aruguete, Jill (Dean) Aruguete-Siewert, Joy (Hector) Aruguete-Cuadra, and the late Jeff Aruguete. Proud grandmother of Eristole (Joe), Darrel, Ruben, and Sara. Dear sister of Carol (Les) Van Beveren, Duane (Marilyn) Staat, and the...
Donald R. Sytsma
Dec 16, 2016
Donald R. Sytsma, age 87, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Loving Father of Donna (Late Tim) Rietveld. Grandfather of Steven Vogt, Jennifer & Timothy Lynch. Great Grandfather of Riley & Ellie Vogt, Gwen Tanas and Jennifer Jones. He was preceded in death by his two wives Arlene and Josephine Sytsma, his Daughter Susan Ann Sytsma and his Parents Thomas...
Marilyn Mary Moore
Dec 15, 2016
Marilyn Moore, nee Toigo, of Dolton, IL, age 73, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Donald C. Moore. Devoted mother of Paul Moore and Sherry Weber. Proud grandmother of Aaron Weber and Cory Weber, great grandmother of Maximus and Ivy Weber. Dearest sister of Jerry (Chris) Toigo, Cindy (Bob) Phelps and the late Donald Toigo....
Richard Nordyke
Dec 15, 2016
Richard Nordyke, age 73, of Munster, IN passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Survived by lifetime partner of 43 years Joe Szot. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Regana) Nordyke of Schererville, IN and Kimberly (Dean) Brummet of Griffith, IN . Devoted grandfather of eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Wayne (Ethel), Donald (Carolyn), and Chet Nordyke. Brother-in-law...
Bernard J. Bajorek
Dec 13, 2016
Bernard J. Bajorek, age 79, of South Holland, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Sharon A. Bajorek, nee Livingston. Loving father of Michael (Donna) Bajorek, Kerri (Eric) Ellis, and the late Bernard F. Bajorek. Proud grandpa of Michael (Ashley), Deanna, Bryon, Nicole (Michael) Cuicio, Samantha, and Stephanie; great-grandpa of...
Gus Katsenis
Dec 13, 2016
Konstantinos “Gus” Katsenis, age 63, of Dyer, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Nina Katsenis, nee Trehubchuk. Loving father of Frank and Dana Katsenis. Dear son of Fotios and the late Maria Katsenis. Fond brother of Vasilos Katsenis and the late George Katsenis. Dear son-in-law of Anna Trehubchuk and brother-in-law of Jerry (Mary) Rudowyj. Proud...
Nancy C. Hughes
Dec 13, 2016
Nancy C. Hughes, nee Laity age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Hammond and a member of First Baptist Church since 1947. She retired from Lake County Economic Opportunity Counsel. Loving mother of Kevin (Chris) Hughes of Three Rivers, MI, Kristi (David) Pacobit of Katy, TX and Kellee (Ross) Knaak...
Anthony Joseph Yelk
Dec 12, 2016
Anthony Joseph Yelk, age 75, of Country Club Hills, IL passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2016 in Libertyville, IL. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia A. Yelk. Loving father of Anthony Yelk and Bryan Yelk. Dear brother of Donna Romanowski, David (Joanne) Yelk, Clarence (Mary) Yelk and Gerry (Jerry) Aldrecht. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Anthony proudly...
Cal Couwenhoven
Dec 11, 2016
Cal Couwenhoven, age 92, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Couwenhoven, nee Holleman. Loving father of Bob (Lisa) Couwenhoven, Sue Couwenhoven, and Jan Couwenhoven. Proud grandfather of Kate and Kara Couwenhoven, and Meghan and Bryan Vanderlee. Dear brother of George (Jean) Couwenhoven, late Harriet (late Bob) Botma, and...
Robert J Schwartzl
Dec 11, 2016
Robert J. Schwartzl, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth Schwartzl nee Kieffer. Loving brother of the late Charles Schwartzl. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.Robert proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of two Bronze Stars. Visitation Wednesday December 14, 2016...
