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Jo Ann H. Erickson
Feb 10, 2017
Jo Ann H. Erickson, "Grandma Jo Ann" age 90, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving mother of Carol (Ron) Larsen and the late Arne (Kathy) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Andrea (Derek) Cordell, Rachel (Ryan) Springmeyer, Lizzie (Jeremy) Rayburn, and Melissa (Dave) Soderstrom. Great-grandmother of Avery, Addison, Knox, Reid, Jake, and Josie. Sister of the...
James Paul O'Brien Sr.
Feb 10, 2017
James Paul O’Brien Sr., age 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away suddenly February 10, 2017. Beloved father of Patrick (Sarah) O’Brien, Frances (Rob) Leach, Kristal O’Brien, Catherine O’Brien, Jacqueline (Tony) Minkalis, James (Jessica) O’Brien Jr. and the late Jeremy O’Brien. Cherished grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Dave (Mary) O’Brien,...
Glenn R. Longfield, Sr.
Feb 9, 2017
Glenn R. Longfield, Sr., age 76, of Valparaiso, formerly Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on February 9, 2017. Survived by his loving children: Christine (Nick) Caprio, Glenn (Judy) Longfield, Jr., Katie Longfield, Bob (Erin) Longfield, and Mike (Reika) Longfield. Grandfather of Niko, Marco, Michael, Kelly, Candace, Kevin, Kayla, Stephanie, Tyler, Gavin, Ethan,...
Sandra A Prete
Feb 8, 2017
Sandra A. Prete, age 74, of Beecher, Illinois. Passed away peacefully, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Prete. Loving mother of David (Christine) Prete, Jennifer (Tom) McFarlane, Amy (Johnny) Gallegos, Christopher (Cynthia) Prete, Kristina (Will) Stewart. Cherished grandmother of fifteen and great grandmother of eleven. Dearest sister of James Stachowicz, Linda (Will) Loring and Myra (Tom) Karlen. Sandra will...
Margaret Buikema
Feb 8, 2017
Margaret Buikema, age 91 of Crete, IL passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edwin E. Buikema. Loving mother of Kenneth (Patricia) Buikema and Nancy (Bryan) Yoder. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Judy Guidish. Visitation Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at...
Priska "Bea" Moes
Feb 8, 2017
Priska “Bea” Moes, nee Schubert, age 82, of Gary, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Moes. Loving mother of Dean (Sandy Sailer) Moes, Sandy (Julio) Sanchez, Pam (Mike) Hart, Lisa (Scott) Cooper and Lynda (Adam) Johnson. Proud grandmother of 21; great grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Anita Fracisco. Visitation Saturday, February 11,...
Kamile Ann Mckevis
Feb 7, 2017
Kamile Ann McKevis, nee Pocernich, age 72, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Beloved wife of Leon McKevis. Loving mother of John (Lori) Semrau and Kamile Mary McKevis. Proud grandmother of Karina and Rebecca. Dearest sister of Matthew Pocernich and Judith Moore. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Private services will be held....
Bonnie Soliday
Feb 6, 2017
Bonnie Soliday, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank Soliday and William Green. Loving mother of Cheri Green, Randy (Judy) Green, Terry Foster and Frankie Soliday. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. Chapel Committal Service Friday, February 10, 2017 1:00pm, meeting at Steger Memorial Chapel...
Dorothy Jean Armstrong
Feb 4, 2017
Dorothy Jean Armstrong (nee Rubin) age 67, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully February 4, 2017. Loving mother of Allan Armstrong. Dear sister of Thomas E. (Joan) Rubin Sr., Lorraine Rubin, David Rubin and Christine (Roy) Hennick. Dear sister of Earleen Wilder. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Interment at Evergreen...
David E. Churchill
Feb 4, 2017
David E. Churchill, age 64, of Grant Park, IL, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. Husband of Kathi Russell-Churchill. Dad of Jason (Basia), Adam (Stephanie), Vanessa (Tony), Alex, and Harli (Ryan). Proud pop pop of James, Jace, Mia, Kami, Bailey, Doc, Arabella, Kylie, Ryker, Brant, and Emberleigh. Loving son of LaVerne and Marion Churchill. Many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Elena Anne Poortenga
Feb 4, 2017
Elena Anne Poortenga, age 2, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Beloved daughter of Jeff and Krystal Poortenga. Dearest granddaughter of Wes and Cindy Poortenga, Brenda Songer, and William Brewer III (Dana Brewer). Loving niece of Dale (Diana Stuebe) Poortenga, Dana (Zachary) Hiskes, Ashley (Blake) Lane, Zachary Songer, William Brewer IV, and Cheyenne Brewer. Visitation...
George H. Rennwanz
Feb 1, 2017
George H. Rennwanz, age 91, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, having served on the USS General John Pope. Late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of 66 years of Lucille Rennwanz, nee Lorenz. Devoted father of Judie Rennwanz, Carol Rennwanz, George (Marlene) Rennwanz, Alan Rennwanz, and Christine Cunningham. Proud grandpa...
Thomas M. Dwan Jr.
Jan 31, 2017
Thomas M. Dwan Jr., age 63, late of South Holland, formerly of West Pullman, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Loving son of Thomas M. Sr. and the late Loretta Dwan. Beloved brother of Nancy Samardzija and Sharon Dwan. Kind nephew of many late aunts and uncles. Dear cousin and friend of many, and his special caregiver and...
Rosemary Radanovich
Jan 30, 2017
Rosemary Radanovich (nee Braccio) age 88, of Steger, Illinois formerly of Matteson, Illinois passed away peacefully January 30, 2017 in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Beloved wife of the late Frank Radanovich. Loving mother of Frank (Patti) Radanovich, Kathy (Jack) Quinn, Geri (Dan) Strandberg, and Lori (Joe) Bishop. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Dear sister of Martha...
James M. Slama
Jan 28, 2017
James M. Slama, age 62, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Rosemary Slama, nee Sinopoli. Loving father of Kelly (Steve) Osberg and Charles M. Mc Craig. Devoted grandfather of Emily and Aiden Osberg. Dear brother of John (Laurie) Slama. Kind uncle of J.T. and Natalie Slama. Jim is also survived by his...
Jeremy M Orlinsky
Jan 27, 2017
Jeremy M. Orlinsky, age 48, of Crete, IL passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Lori Orlinsky nee LeMonds. Loving father of Jeremy M LeMonds and Philip Orlinsky. Cherished brother of Julia Orlinsky-Morgan. Dear son of the late Nancy McClung-Orlinsky and David (Marcia) Orlinsky. Dear Son-in-law of Ella LeMonds. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...
Aspen Scott Wilson
Jan 27, 2017
Aspen Scott Wilson, age 21, of Munster, IN, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. Loving son of Forrest and Lisa (nee Neff) Wilson. Dear brother of Autumn and Ashton Wilson. Cherished grandson of Larry and Deborah Wilson and Terry and Marjorie Neff. Memorial service Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Village Church – 14849 93rd Ave., Dyer, IN...
Lena K. Voss
Jan 27, 2017
Lena K. Voss, nee Etheridge, age 89, of Manteno, IL, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Voss. Loving mother of Cheryl (late Michael) Yandell and Bonnie (David) Ravesloot. Dear grandmother of Todd (Holly) Ravesloot and Brent (Lisa) Ravesloot and great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Mary (Carlos) Tavora and the late...
Charles A. Urdiales
Jan 23, 2017
Charles A. Urdiales, age 97, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully Monday, January 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Aurelia Urdiales and late Margaret Urdiales. Loving father of Pauline (Joseph) Kozlowski and the late Charles Urdiales Jr. Dear grandfather of Robert Chorak, Anthony Chorak, Jodi (Tom) Payonk and Lisa (David) Kusiak. Great grandfather of McKenna. Dearest brother of Alfred...
Taras Ivan Bilyk
Jan 23, 2017
Taras Ivan Bilyk, age 54, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, January 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Lana S. Bilyk, nee Sawyn. Loving father of Christina and Adrian Bilyk. Dear brother of Orysia Earhart, Darya Villhauer, Ihor Bilyk, and Bogdan Bilyk. Proud uncle and godfather. Memorial visitation, Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 1:00 – 6:00 P.M. with a memorial...
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