Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Lynne M. Prendergast

Lynne M. Prendergast

Nov 20, 2016

Lynne M. Prendergast, nee Marin, age 75, formerly of South Holland, IL and current resident of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James J. Prendergast. Dear sister of the late Richard (Muriel) Marin. Loving aunt of Elaine Marin, Tara (Len) Lagestee, Celine (Paul) Prinz, Brian (Michele) Marin, Mary...

Richard L. Defrancesco Sr

Richard L. Defrancesco Sr

Nov 18, 2016

Richard L. DeFrancesco Sr. age 83 of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016. Beloved husband of 61 years to Joyce DeFrancesco nee Miller. Loving father of Debbie (Jim) Halvorson-Bush, Richard (Joyce) DeFrancesco Jr., and Michael (Kim) DeFrancesco. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Matthew, Nicholas and Lindsy. Great grandfather of Ellie and Anthony. Dear...

Kathleen Lynn Mason

Kathleen Lynn Mason

Nov 17, 2016

Kathleen Lynn Mason, age 51, suddenly, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Devoted mother of Jon (Amanda) Mossman, Derek (Megan) Mossman, Tyler Fabbri and Jeremy Fabbri. Proud grandmother of April and Josephine. Loving daughter of Dorie and the late Frank Schuch. Dearest sister of Debbie (late Tom) Adams, Carrie (Ken) Rosinski, and Mark (Shannon) Schuch. Kind...

Margaret A Castro

Margaret A Castro

Nov 14, 2016

Margaret A Castro nee Deer, age 86, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully November 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Lorenzo Castro. Loving mother of Anita (William) Ward and Karla Castro. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Castro, Shannon Castro, Robert Ward, Brian Ward, Lauren (Dean) Klier, Brandon (Michelle) Ward and Dakota Ward. Dear sister of Richard Deere. Visitation Wednesday, November 16,...

Rose Mary Kickert

Rose Mary Kickert

Nov 13, 2016

Rose Mary Kickert, nee Jacobs, age 88, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Bud” Kickert. Loving mother of Steve (Rita) Kickert, Dawn Riewe, Jim (Ellen) Kickert, Nancy Geldean, and Barb (Tom) Sweet. Devoted grandmother of Ben (Beth) Kickert, Tim (Chelsea) Kickert, Paul Riewe, Lynn (Jim) Pierce, Jill...

William R. Freshley

William R. Freshley

Nov 13, 2016

William R. Freshley, age 62, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Judy Freshley. Loving father of Sara Freshley, Jacob (Angela) Freshley; Step-father of Shannon (Steve) Hejmej, Adrienne Eichhorn, and Shane (Kim) Schmidt. Proud grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Terri (Tony) Senecal and Paul (Brenda) Freshley. Preceded in death...

Betty L. Littleton

Betty L. Littleton

Nov 11, 2016

Betty L. Littleton nee Weiss, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully November 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Littleton. Loving mother of Mark Littleton, Lee (Lauran) Littleton and the late Diana Lynn Day. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Ryan) Schaap, Ashley Teske, Lee (Sarah) Littleton, Matthew Littleton and Deana (Louis) Upchurch. Great Grandmother of seven. Betty...

Louise Funk

Louise Funk

Nov 10, 2016

Louise Emily Funk, 76, of Crete IL, formerly of Springfield IL, died peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2016 at St. James Health Center in Chicago Heights, IL. She was born September 14, 1940 to Donald Shores Funk and Mary Douglass Hay Funk, who preceded her in death. Louise is survived by her brother Donald H. Funk (Deanna); a niece Anne E....

Benjamin F. Matlock Sr.

Benjamin F. Matlock Sr.

Nov 9, 2016

Benjamin F. Matlock Sr., age 86, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Shirley M. Matlock, nee Petroski. Awesome dad of Janice (Michael) Dozier, Theresa (Donald) Postema, and Benjamin (Michelle) Matlock Jr. Loving grandpa of 6. Dear brother of Roberta (late Junior) Dunivan. Step-son of Billy Dunivan. Kind uncle of many nieces...

Arthur "Art" Jimenez

Arthur "Art" Jimenez

Nov 8, 2016

Arthur “Art” Jimenez, age 67, of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Yvonne Jimenez, nee Ronge. Loving father of Steve (Kristin) Jimenez, Terry Jimenez, and Rae Casto. Proud grandfather of Katie Hamlin, Jonathan Casto and Gillian Casto. Dearest brother of Helen (Jack) Houston, George (Dianne) Jimenez, David (Carl) Jimenez, Pam (Bob) Spodarek, Teresa (Vince Vaiciulis)...

Jack Mclain

Jack Mclain

Nov 5, 2016

John “Jack” J. McLain, age 91, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Irene McLain, nee Lesniak. Loving father of Sharon (Richard) Clayton, Gail (Thomas) Harris, Jack (Sue) McLain, Marcie (Kevin) Zasada, and Mark McLain. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Larry McLain, Patricia (Stan) Bush, the late Robert...

Gerald J. Kuiper

Gerald J. Kuiper

Nov 5, 2016

Gerald J. “Jer” Kuiper, age 76, of Gary, IN, was called to his eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia Kuiper, nee Vander Heyden. Loving father of Terry (Tamie) Kuiper, Tim Kuiper Sr., Todd (Michele) Kuiper, and Tamara Patricks. Devoted grandfather of Kristen (Thomas) Fennema, Ryan (Katie) Kuiper, Russell (Robyn) Kuiper, Tim (Alicia) Kuiper,...

John Van Deursen, Jr.

John Van Deursen, Jr.

Nov 4, 2016

John Van Deursen, Jr., age 79, of South Holland, IL passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. Dear brother of the late Nellie ( late Christian) Mulder, late Bastian "Bud" (late Margaret) Van Deursen, Grace "Babe"(late John) Hayworth, and Simon "Sam"(Evelyn) Van Deursen. Dear uncle of several nephews and nieces. Visitation, Monday, November 7, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until the time...

Charles A. Mitchell

Charles A. Mitchell

Nov 4, 2016

Charles A. Mitchell, age 46 of Whiting, IN, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Charles is survived by his Fiancé Liz Almeda, His Mother Deborah (Jim) Battreal of Portage, IN, His Father Charles (Maureen) Mitchell of Ohio. He is also survived by 3 Brothers: Buster Battreal, James Battreal & Roger (Savannah) Mitchell. One Sister: Constance Mitchell and several nieces...

Alma M Hotchkiss

Alma M Hotchkiss

Nov 3, 2016

Alma M Hotchkiss, nee McLain, age 87 of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Ronald F Hotchkiss. Loving mother of Ronald (Karen) Hotchkiss, Harold (Debbie) Hotchkiss, Jeanne (Late Roel) Hotchkiss, Martha (Warren) Eikelberg, Linda (Greg) Grabarek, Helen (Fred) Monix, Carol (late Steven) Iwinski and the late Ralph Hotchkiss. Cherished grandmother of...

Harold L. Hartwig, Jr.

Harold L. Hartwig, Jr.

Nov 2, 2016

Harold L. Hartwig, Jr. age 88, of Merrillville, IN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Beloved husband for 65 years to Margaret Hartwig, nee Prasnikar. Loving father of Randy(Linda) Hartwig of Knoxville, TN, Jeff(Jackie) Hartwig of Attica, IN, and Janet(Phil) Woldt of Phoenix, AZ. Proud grandfather of Mandy Lynn(Kevin) Linder, Gabriel(Angela) Hartwig,...

John Joseph Walsh

John Joseph Walsh

Nov 2, 2016

John Joseph “Skip” Walsh, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. John was a 9 year resident of Dyer, raised his family in Oak Forest and was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Loving husband of Marilyn, nee Mackowiak. Overprotective and loving father of Monica (John) Bosco, Samantha (Dan) DeBias, and Sheila (Dale) West. Proud papa of Natalie,...

Alice C Stormer

Alice C Stormer

Nov 1, 2016

Alice C. Stormer, age 72, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully November 1, 2016. Loving mother of Sue Jonas, Tamie Snodgrass, Shanon (Nick) Snodgrass, Robin (James) Bernard, Yvonne (George) Mammarappallil, Rebecca Zander, and Dawn (Arthur) Turner. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear sister of Pam Cascio and Carol Griffin. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Freddie J Brey

Freddie J Brey

Nov 1, 2016

Freddie J. Brey, age 80 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, November 1, 2016. Beloved son of the late Fred Brey and Virginia (Edward) Ulatowski; loving father of David Brey and Mary Brey; cherished grandfather and great grandfather; dearest brother of John Bray, Edward Ulatowski, Veronica Ulatowski, the late Barbara Bray, the late Virginia Bray, the late Billy Bray, and...

Marjorie Louise Kickert

Marjorie Louise Kickert

Oct 31, 2016

Marjorie Louise Kickert, nee Nelson, age 96, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Kickert. Devoted mother of Howard (Lynn) Kickert, Linda (Kenneth) Williams, and David (Nancy) Kickert. Proud grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of the late Lois (late Harry) Tuinstra. Visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.