Carol A. Winefka
Nov 25, 2025
Carol A. Winefka, nee Zaur, age 89, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Winefka. Loving mother of Steven (Donna) Winefka, Cindy (Edward) Duckworth, and Scott (Cheryl) Winefka. Cherished grandmother of Michael Duckworth, Timothy Duckworth, Kyle (Kelly) Duckworth, Michael (Melanie) Keller, Danny Keller, and Jeff (Jen) Winefka. Great-grandmother of Jackson,...
Ruth J. Kamp
Nov 22, 2025
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Ruth J. Kamp, nee Vollink, age 87, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving mother of Harvey Oosterveen, Jewel (Daniel) Hutt, and the late Gerard Oosterveen; step-mother of Kevin (Gloria) Kamp, Colleen (Randy) Van Prooyen, John (June) Kamp, David (Jan) Kamp, Dawn...
Ida M. Peerbolte
Nov 22, 2025
Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke, age 88, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving wife of the late John A. “Al” Peerbolte. Devoted mother of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, and Leanne (Jon) Heiniger. Proud grandmother of Rick (Jen), Tom, Dave Herman, and Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P. and Catrien...
Betty Ann McClain
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Ann McClain, nee, Kupferschmidt, age 96, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John McClain Jr. Loving mother of Mark (Dale) McClain, Kyle (late Laurence) Feder, and Timothy (Kimberly) McClain. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother to nine. Dear sister of the late Charles (late Faye) Kupferschmidt, late Beverly (late...
Patricia A. Queen
Nov 20, 2025
Patricia A. Queen, nee Koester, age 87, of Lynwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Billy Queen. Loving mother of Mark (Nancy) Queen, Marcia Queen, and Michelle (Henry) Trevino. Cherished grandmother of Kelly O’Neill, Jamie Landall, Mark Queen Jr., and Jeremy Trevino. Great-grandmother of Alexis, Kylie, Rook, Mark III, Kendall, Kaiden, Emma, and...
Trent Micheal Myers
Nov 19, 2025
Trent Micheal Myers, age 23, of Beecher, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Cherished grandson of Kim (Dean) Eenigenburg and Lewis (Tracey) Newbury Jr. and great-grandson of Lillian (late Eugene) Knaack. Loving brother of Alysia Amezcua and Alex Castillo. Dear nephew of Katie (Victor) Castro and Zackary Newbury and cousin to Kayden Sewell and Santino Castro. Also survived by...
Ronald W. Stassin
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald W. Stassin, age 84, of DeMotte, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Ronald was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Ann Stassin, nee Coulitsis. They were blessed with three children: Kevin (Vicki) Stassin, Kathrine Gilmore, and Dan (Karen) Stassin. Ronald is survived by his second wife Romayne Pluister Stassin, nee Vander Ploeg, and by...
Santo "Sam" Dal Santo
Nov 17, 2025
Santo “Sam” A. Dal Santo, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Dal Santo, nee Gawronski. Loving father of Gina (late Frederick) Schmidt, Daniel (Laura) Dal Santo, Steven (Kathi) Dal Santo, Robert (Monica) Dal Santo, and Anthony (Elena) Dal Santo. Cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 9. Dear...
Craig Alan Porter
Nov 17, 2025
Craig Alan Porter, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, lived life fully with a twinkle in his eye. A whole world was contained in that twinkle: joy, generosity, humor, kindness, confidence, love. Known for his infectious laugh and jovial wit, he spent his days seamlessly dancing between profound conversations and good-hearted teasing; his natural warmth and playful nature were universally loved.
Craig adored...
Robert R. Beatty
Nov 15, 2025
Robert R. “Bob” Beatty, age 84, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 15, 2025. Loving husband of the late Susan I. Beatty, nee Sowinski. Devoted father of Gregory (Karen) Beatty and the late Christine Beatty. Proud grandfather of Courtney Beatty. Dear brother of Ellen (Paul) Sowinski. Kind uncle and great-uncle of several nieces and...
Dennis Allen Jacobs
Nov 12, 2025
Dennis Allen Jacobs, age 73, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Father of Robert (Cathy) Jacobs. Grandfather of Brendan, Caleb, Aiden, and the late Aria. Brother of James (Sandra) Jacobs, Marvin (Antoinette “Toni”) Jacobs, and the late Robert Jacobs. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Jennie Jacobs
Private services...
Patricia Louise Wilson
Nov 12, 2025
Patricia Louise Wilson nee Bieronski, age 90, of Momence, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Keith W. Wilson. Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Popolla, Phillip (Lisa) Wilson, Laura (Chris) Berner, Stephen Wilson and Adam Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Bobby (Cora), Michelle (Dan), Rick, Jake and great-grandmother of Evangeline, Helena, Maddy, Ryan, Alexandra and...
Isabel Garcia Puente
Nov 12, 2025
Isabel Garcia Puente, age 96, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Sofia C. Puente. Loving father of the late Jaime (Nola) Puente and Cynthia (Daniel) Garcia. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Jason) Weeks, Adrian Puente, Reyna (Christopher) Styles, Neicy (Charlie) O’Malley, Cory Matczak, David (the late Leslie) Garcia, Daniel (Justine) Garcia, Jacob Garcia...
Glenda Faye Selvage
Nov 12, 2025
Glenda Faye Selvage, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dear friend of Deborah (Rick) Bates. Preceded in death by her parents Larkin and Hester (nee Barnett) Wells. Glenda loved to dance to country western music. She will be dearly missed.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs...
Jesus Angel Sanchez
Nov 11, 2025
Jesus Angel Sanchez, age 40, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Loving son of Jose and Graciela Sanchez. Dear brother of Elsa (Marco) Recio, Linda (Jose) Avila, and Gracie (Juan) Magana. Kind uncle to Angel, Marco, Gio, Briana, Angela, Ariana, Emily, Christian, Hunter, Sebastian, Juan Felipe, Sophia, and great-nieces and nephews Luca, Jessah, Solana, Aaliyahs,...
Peter R. Medema
Nov 10, 2025
Peter R. Medema, age 63, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Loving father of Sarah (Angelo) Nicastro, Leah Medema, and Peter Medema. Cherished grandfather of June and Mabel. Dear brother of Tom Medema, Nancy Medema, Ralph (Jenn) Medema, Matt (Stephanie) Medema, Kim (Dave) Moore, and Scott Medema. Former spouse of Karen Houk. Former son-in-law of Beverly...
Douglas P. Sluiter
Nov 10, 2025
Douglas P. Sluiter, age 66, of Schererville, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda Sluiter, nee Jabaay. Loving father of Candice (Steven) Van Hout, Ashley (David) Huitsing, Braden Sluiter, and Austin Sluiter. Cherished grandfather of Raegan, Noelle, Parker, Thys, and Paxton. Dear brother of Donna (Jim) Verduin, Steven (Terri) Sluiter,...
Marissa Linnea Tisdale
Nov 8, 2025
Marissa Linnea Tisdale (nee Ellison), age 47, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Beloved daughter of Chuck and Linnea Ellison. Loving sister of Matt (Tricia) Ellison. Devoted niece of Rosanna (Richard) Anderson, John (Sue) Ellison and Karen Farrelly. Beloved owner of Archie, her dog. Cherished cousin to Heidi Anderson, Heather...
Robin Marie Weigand
Nov 8, 2025
Robin Marie Weigand nee Moore, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025. Beloved wife of Ronald Weigand. Loving mother of Tina (Daniel Sr.) Thompson and Wayne (Crystal) Cope and stepmother of Ronald J. (Crystal) Weigand and Amanda (Joel) Hiskes. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Amber, Joseph, Hailley, Seth, Kasen, Colton, Adam, Reese, Keara, Daniel Jr. and Abel and great-grandmother of Sebastian...
Joseph S. Johnson
Nov 8, 2025
Joseph S. Johnson, age 77, also known as “Joe” or “Josie”, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Cheryl Johnson, nee Leicht. Dear father of Heidi (Rick) Krout and the late Virginia Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Nia, Emily, Serena, Jacob, Rose, and Lyndajia and great grandfather of Benjamin, Lucas,...
