Obituary Listing

Oct 13, 2024

Othon X. “Tony” Orellana, age 66, of Crete, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Loving husband of the late Deborah A. Orellana, nee Pappas.  Devoted father of Matthew Orellana.  Dear brother of John Orellana, David Orellana, Ramona Orellana, and the late Dalia Avila.  Kind and generous uncle of Marcelina Orellana, Virginia Avila, Steven Orellana, Michael Orellana, Michael...

Oct 10, 2024

Catherine “Sue” Berquist, nee Jordan, age 85, of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024.  Beloved wife of Robert Berquist. Dear mother of Robert (Iris) Berquist, Sara (James) Palkon, Cathy (Rich) Gordon, Julie (Rich) Frankovic, and James Berquist.  Loving grandmother of Daniel (Danielle) Berquist, Derek (Lindsey) Berquist, Grant (Alicia) Berquist, Joshua Berquist, Jade Gordon, Mikayla...

Oct 9, 2024

Byron Cecil Mahon was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 13, 1963 to his parents Ernest C. Mahon and Gladys M. Mahon.  He was the eldest of two children.  He was the first grandchild of his maternal grandmother, Murneace Washington, and she treated him like a little prince.  He could do no wrong in her eyes, and...

Oct 8, 2024

Miguel Rodríguez Mata, de 65 años, de South Holland, IL falleció el martes 8 de octubre de 2024. Amado esposo de Raquel Rodríguez. Amado padre de José Luis (Verónica) Rodríguez, Ana Rosa (Juan Carlos) Rodríguez, Verónica (César) Álvarez y Ramón (María) Rodríguez. Amado abuelo de César, Michael, Elías, Sofía, Samantha, Inés y Gigi. Le precedió en la...

Oct 7, 2024

Larry Van Norman was born December 11, 1946 in Chicago, lived in Lansing, IL most of his life. He unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his Dyer, IN home on the morning of Oct 7th, 2024.

Raised as a youth across from his soon to be high school, T.F. South, Larry met life-long friends...

Oct 7, 2024

Walter LeRoy Boreman III, age 52, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Monday, October 7th, 2024.

Beloved husband of Mary Boreman, nee Sandifer. Loving father of Walter Boreman IV and John Boreman. Dear brother of Christopher (Amy) Boreman, Elizabeth (Jason) Rodriguez, Amanda Schoenecker, and Daniel (Charity) Montry. Proud uncle of Daniel, Dakota, Caylee, Alexander, Brayden, Evyanna, Nicholas,...

Oct 7, 2024

Patricia A. Venturelli, nee Skinner, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Larry G. Venturelli.  Devoted mother of Larry M. (Donna) Venturelli, Patrick (Tawnee) Venturelli, Michael Venturelli, and Susan Venturelli. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Dearest sister of the late William...

Oct 4, 2024

Héctor Vega, de 56 años, de South Chicago Heights, falleció pacíficamente el viernes 4 de octubre de 2024 rodeado de su familia. Amado esposo de María Guadalupe Vega. Amado padre de Oscar Vega, Cristian Vega y Celeste Vega. Querido abuelo de Roman Vega y C.J. Vega. Querido hermano de Ángel (María) Vega, Manuel (Rosa) Vega, Pedro (Marlene) Vega y...

Oct 3, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Ann Yates, age 69, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Yates Sr. Loving mother of Timburley (Scott) Ecklund, Phillip (Wendi) Yates Jr., Jay (Michele) Yates and Jessica (Brian) Dempsey. Cherished grandmother of Ambur, Alexus, Abby, Dylan, Michael, Zachary, Cosette, Katarina, Austin, Alec, Madie, Brendan, Hunter, Lauren...

Oct 2, 2024

Donald R. Eytcheson, M.D., age 93, of South Holland, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife, Myrna Eytcheson (nee Ward). Don and Myrna celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in September. He is also survived by his son, Bryan (Xiaomin), his grandchildren, Nathan (Jade), Collin (Sarah Seebold) and Aidan, his great...

Sep 30, 2024

Buford W. Painter Jr., age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Donna Painter, nee Kegebein. Loving father of Clark (Marcy) Painter, the late Gerad Painter, and step-father of Laurie (Kevin) Wilson, Dawn (late Mike) Dean, and Amy (John) Eagan. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren. Buford was a retired train engineer...

Sep 27, 2024

Howard J. Zimmer, age 87, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024. Beloved husband of Susan Zimmer. Loving father of Michael Zimmer, Scott Zimmer, Brian (Sarah) Zimmer and step-father of Michael (Beverly) Schoeling, Karen Kwasigroch, Steve (Debbie) Schoeling and the late Jeffrey Schoeling. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren. Fond uncle of...

Sep 24, 2024

Janice A. McDonald, nee Rosinski, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Charles R. “Dick” McDonald.  Devoted mother of Sharon Lehnert and Wendy (Randy) Buvala.  Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Amanda) Lehnert, Hannah Buvala, Cory (Candice) Lehnert, Sammi Buvala, and Kyle Buvala; great-grandmother of Natasha.  Dearest sister of Gloria (late...

Sep 23, 2024

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Doris Marie Bussema, aged 96, went to her heavenly home on September 23, 2024 in Chicago, IL. Born on July 18, 1928, in Chicago, Doris was...

Sep 22, 2024

Irene L. St. Pierre, age 95, passed away, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. St. Pierre Sr. Loving mother of Pauline (Jimmy) Ashbaugh, Randy (Meek) Hartman, Nancy (Randy) Meyers, the late Gerald Hartman and stepsons Ricky (Linda), Raymond and the late Lawrence (the late Teri) Jr. Cherished grandmother of Michele (Brian) Meiers, Amanda...

Sep 19, 2024

Deborah Louise Edwards, age 59, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Martin Garson and Cynthia Stolz. Cherished step-daughter of Barbara Garon. Dear sister to Tracy (Jeffery) Garon-Hojka and step-sister to Debbie (Rich) Crowley and Lora Garon. Deborah will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of...

Sep 19, 2024

Mary Margaret Chorba, nee O’Donnell, age 66, of St. John, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 19, 2024.  Loving wife of Richard Chorba.  Devoted mother of Christina (Matthew) Kras, Nicholas Chorba, and Hannah Chorba.  Cherished grandmother of Kyle Fahler, and Mason McLain; great-grandmother of Kendall Fahler.  Dearest sister of Terri (Art) Scism, Patti (Gary) Teske,...

Sep 18, 2024

Janice C. Hanson, age 70, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  Loving longtime partner of Jim Leslie.   Devoted mother of Amanda Longton, Andrew Casper, and Jen Sheehy.  Cherished grandmother of Ruby Rose Longton, Grayson Charles Casper, and Avery Eleanore Casper.  Dearest sister of Jeri Harte, Jeanne Balog, Judi Rowan, and Joy Young. Kind aunt...

Sep 16, 2024

Kenneth A. Peterson, Jr., age 58 of Steger, Illinois, passed away suddenly, September 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 26 years to Alice Peterson nee Bruen. Loving father of Kate Bilotta, Alex (Jackie) Peterson, Randall (Riley) Peterson, and Cameron Peterson. Cherished grandfather “Pop” of Mia and Luna.  Dearest brother of Kim (Phil) Hantak and Kari Kunkes. Caring son of the...

Sep 14, 2024

Miguel Frankie Zambrano, age 40, of Gary, IN, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of Yannelly Zambrano, nee Martinez.  Devoted father of Da’Sanni Frankie Zambrano, Roxana Y. Mendez, and Erasmo A. Zambrano.  Loving son of Salvador and Rosa Zambrano. Dear brother of Mercedes G. Yruegas, Ruby L. Zambrano, Salvador Zambrano Jr., and Ivan Zambrano. Kind uncle of...