Frances S. Cicale
Feb 18, 2025
Frances S. Cicale, age 102, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Loving mother of Carol (A. Charles) Gillie, Nancy (Thomas) Longini and Larry (Karen) Cicale. Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 6 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Cicale, her...
Eleanor Vander Giessen
Feb 17, 2025
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Eleanor Vander Giessen, age 89, of Schererville, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025. Loving sister of the late Agnes Vander Giessen and late Shirley (late Mart) Boer. Dear aunt of Bob (Laurie) Boer, Linda (Scott) Dekker, and Elaine...
Peter Edward Pinta
Feb 17, 2025
Peter “Pete” Edward Pinta, age 81, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. Beloved husband of Karen Pinta, nee Peterson. Dear brother of Phyllis (late Thomas) Budarz and Alice (late Thomas) Mullen. Kind uncle of Beth (Dr. Sabah) Butty; great-uncle of Gemma and Grayson. Also survived by several cousins and many friends. Preceded in death...
Barbara J. Olshavsky
Feb 14, 2025
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Barbara J. Olshavsky, nee Farner, age 62, of Dyer, IN, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved wife of Frank Olshavsky. Loving mother of Allen Olshavsky, Gena Olshavsky, and the late April Rosario. Proud grandmother of Jade, Angelina, Skylee, Mia, and Keagan; Great-grandmother of Leah, Daxton,...
Eugene "Tom" Thomas Pruett
Feb 14, 2025
Eugene Thomas Pruett “Tom”, age 90, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Shirley Pruett nee Paris. Loving father of Terry Krueger and Dusty (Marla) Pruett. Cherished grandfather of Ashley Krueger, Steven Krueger, Rachel Pruett, Derek (Emma) Pruett, and Adam Pruett. Great grandfather of Sawyer and Dawson Pruett. Tom was preceded in death...
Walter Henry Pickup Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
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Walter Henry Pickup Jr. was born in Albany, NY, August 14, 1938 and departed this life to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 64 years Julia Ann (Boland) Pickup, four loving children: Terri...
Carl Junior Wilson
Feb 11, 2025
Carl Junior Wilson, age 82, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Sharon L. Wilson, nee Cable. Loving father of Richard Wilson and Juanita Wilson. Proud grandfather of Tiffany Knoblock-Wilson, Patrick Knoblock-Wilson, and Joseph Swartz-Wilson. Great-grandfather of Tristan, Olivia, and Jackson. Dear brother of Jodie (Jane) Wilson and Brenda (Kenny) White....
James R. Barnes
Feb 10, 2025
James Robert Barnes, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10 2025. Loving husband of Norma Barnes, nee Wiers. Devoted father of Carol (Brian) Beall, Kevin (Vicki) Barnes, Dennis (Heather) Barnes, Rhonda McCune, and Gwen (Elmer) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Beall, Stephen Beall, Michael Barnes, Nathan Barnes, Mallory Barnes, Colin Barnes, Ali McCune, Austin Williams,...
Carol J. Mcqueary
Feb 8, 2025
Carol J. McQueary, nee Schmidt, age 83 of Riverdale, IL passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Beloved wife of Douglas W. McQueary. Loving mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Messer and Kelley (Robert) Hansen. Devoted Grandmother of Megan Kehl, Rebecca Messer, Matthew Messer, Jocelyn Hansen, and Kasey Hansen. Carol was preceded in death by her brothers the late Richard (Elaine)...
Joseph A. Sannasardo
Feb 8, 2025
Joseph A. Sannasardo, age 86, of Merrillville, IN, formerly North Side of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025. Loving husband of Angela S. Sannasardo, nee Sansone, and former wife Rosaleen Sannasardo, nee McHugh. Devoted father of Joli (Bob) Sumoski, and Christina (Todd) Hatley. Cherished grandfather of Ava, Elena, Vivian, Royce, and Cira. Dear brother of Sr....
Mason Michael Cheely
Feb 5, 2025
Mason Michael Cheely, age 28, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Beloved son of Wanda Reynolds, nee Begesha, and the late Timothy Reynolds. Loving brother to Erin Katherine Cheely. Nephew to John (Deirdra) Begesha, Rhonda (Robert) Anco and Robin Begesha. Fond cousin and friend to many. Mason was loved by many and his presence will be deeply missed....
Kenneth D. Koster
Feb 5, 2025
Kenneth D. Koster, age 73 of Cedar Lake, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Beloved husband of the late LaVonda Koster, nee Wilkinson. Dear brother of James Koster, Terry (late Curtis) Nelson, and Rodney (Janis) Koster. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear special friend of Linda Binkowski. Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and...
Shirley A. Sakal
Feb 4, 2025
Shirley A. Sakal, nee Metzger age 92, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alex Sakal. Loving mother of Diane (Ralph) Gutwa, Nancy (Roy) Ghiotto, and Barbara Sakal. Cherished grandmother of Erin (Brad) Parson. Great grandma of Noelle. Dear sister of Richard (late Carol) Metzger, and the late Robert Metzger. Dear...
Grace G. Sowa
Feb 4, 2025
Grace G. Sowa, nee Vesce, age 101, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Sowa Sr. Loving mother of Diane (late Al) Serczyk, Richard (Sharon) Sowa, the late Joseph (Patricia) Sowa, and the late Cheryl Sowa. Proud grandmother of Jamie (Joe) Brennan, Angela (James) Tilton, Joseph (Jenni) Sowa, Brian...
Oke Lee Pearson
Feb 2, 2025
Oke Lee Pearson, age 96 of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Alayne A. Pearson, nee Ahbe. Loving father of Oke (Patrice) Pearson, Stuart (Khawlah) Pearson, and Lisa (Joe) Melone. Dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Oke and Mildred Pearson and 2 brothers and 1...
Roger C. Lefers
Feb 2, 2025
Roger C. Lefers, age 79, of Olympia Fields, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Roger was born on May 5, 1945 in Chester, South Dakota to Edmund and Florence Lefers. He was the third born of six children. He attended Corsica Christian School and Dakota Christian High School. He was the first of his family...
Valerie P. Miller
Feb 1, 2025
Valerie P. Miller, nee Jones, age 66, of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beloved wife of John Miller. Loving mother of Bria Miller, Coty Terry and her husband Joshua Terry, Asia Miller, and Madison Miller. Proud grandmother of Bella and Carter Massey. Dear sister of four siblings. Kind aunt...
Bruce Lee Lareau
Feb 1, 2025
Bruce Lee LaReau, age 84, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. LaReau, nee Dekker. Loving father of Michael (Carrie) LaReau, Mark (Lisa) LaReau, and Julie (Eric) Johnsen. Proud grandfather of Danielle (Dan) Bultema, Ryan (Mary) LaReau, Caitlyn (Eric) Jaraczewski, Eric (Sarah) LaReau, Daniel...
Bruce L. Nootbaar
Feb 1, 2025
Bruce L. Nootbaar, age 55, of Thornton, IL, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Loving husband of Julie M. Nootbaar. Cherished son of Gene and the late Viola Nootbaar, nee VanderGiessen. Dear brother of Terry (Rick) Collum and Steve (Julie) Nootbaar. Bruce was a systems administrator for many years at Crete Monee School District...
Rhoda Joy Jablonski
Jan 31, 2025
Rhoda Joy Jablonski, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Beloved wife of Bruce Jablonski. Loving mother of Jason Hansen and Jody (Ryan) Yonan. Grandmother of Aryanah, Alijah, Analise, and Alec. Dear sister of Bonnie (James) Mooney, late Lori (late Ronald) Carter, and late Thelma Wernicke. Preceded in death by her...
