Mildred M. Hedger
Jan 13, 2026
Mildred M. Hedger, nee Gromala, age 90, of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David V. Hedger. Loving mother of Deborah Sons, David (Jeanne) Hedger, Jeffrey (Daryl) Hedger, James (Jacqueline) Hedger, and Diana Hedger. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Benjamin) Lockhart, Jamie (Tom) Walker, Michael (Baily) Sons, Kimberly Traina, Richard (Valerie) DeFries, Christopher...
John G Wagner
Jan 13, 2026
John G. Wagner, 87, of Grant Park, Illinois, went to his home in Heaven on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. John was born December 20, 1938, son of John and Johanna Wagner. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army where he then met his wife of 60 years Lucille Wagner (nee Wassenaar). He was a lifelong farmer in Grant Park...
Joyce M. Reynolds
Jan 12, 2026
Joyce M. Reynolds, age 80, of Crete, IL passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Beloved spouse of Karlene Conran. Loving mother of Brandon Buchmeier. Dear sister of Darlene (Steve) Soucie and the late Diane (Steve) Erffmeyer. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Private family services to be held. Arrangements...
Elliott C. Fasel
Jan 12, 2026
Elliott Calvin Daniel Fasel, age 91, of Lowell, Indiana, formerly of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Gerda Fasel nee Fruhstuck. Loving father of Lynn (James) Patriarca, Michael (Carol) Fasel and Susan (Mark) Magruder. Cherished grandfather of Andrew (Christina) Magruder, Jaime Patriarca, Megan (Josh) Kovach, Benjamin Fasel and Sydney Fasel. Great-grandfather of...
Bertha A. Guzman
Jan 11, 2026
Bertha A. Guzman, nee Arcuri-Cirimarcos, age 87, of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Salvador R. Guzman. Devoted mother of Oscar Guzman, Edward Guzman, and Betty (Joe) Zuccarelli. Loving grandmother of Olivia and Joey. Bertha will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation Thursday, January 15, 2026 from...
Charles J. Swope
Jan 9, 2026
Charles “Jack” Swope, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2026. Loving husband of the late Barbara A. Swope, nee Barwick. Devoted father of Christine Swope-Cholewa, and Shawn (Jill) Swope. Proud grandfather of Jacob (Kirsten) Cholewa, and Harper and Piper Swope; great-grandfather of Roran Cholewa. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mildred Swope. Jack...
Patricia Ann Common
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Common was born on December 5, 1962, in Lexington, Mississippi, to Mary Montgomery Davis and James Common. Her family later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Hyde Park Academy High School.
After graduating from high school, Patricia remained in Chicago and started her career working at Walgreens Photo Studio downtown Chicago, before finding her professional home at Cole...
Marian N. Hess
Jan 7, 2026
Marian N. Hess, nee Andersen, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Loving wife of the late Richard Walter Hess. Devoted mother of Judy (John) Porter, Janet (late Richard) Staley, Natalie (David) Blaski, and John (Jenny) Hess. Proud grandmother of James(Sarah) and the late Jennifer Porter, Robert Michael (late Lisa) Staley, Elizabeth (Joshua) Audi,...
Alice F. Michaels
Jan 6, 2026
Alice F. Michaels nee Gant, age 87, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William Michaels. Loving mother of Phillip W. Michaels and Kenneth W. (Laura) Michaels. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Adam) Daniel, Ryan Michaels, and Holly (Eric) Healey. Great-grandmother of Amelia Segneri. Dear sister of many brothers and sisters...
Karen E Wehrle
Jan 4, 2026
Karen E. Wehrle nee Cashman, age 83, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Wehrle. Loving mother of Juanita (Steven) Wien, Richard (Concordia “Connie”) Wehrle, Christopher (Laurie) Wehrle, Christina (Daniel) Kvachkoff and Timothy (Montine) Wehrle. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Wehrle, Samantha Wehrle, Marissa Wehrle, Nicole Cristelli, Michael Cristelli, Brandon Wehrle,...
Donald William Scholte
Jan 3, 2026
Donald William Scholte, age 89, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Beloved Husband of Annette Scholte nee Huizenga. Loving father of Deborah (Rick) Klemoff, Renee (Mario) Mondragon, Andrea (Allan) Gadberry, Tammy Scholte, James Scholte and Timothy (Ellen) Scholte. Loving stepfather of Russell (Heather) Hoekstra and Roger Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 12 great...
Polly A. Bodinet
Jan 3, 2026
Polly A. Bodinet, nee Dudley, Age 66, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Beloved wife of Richard Clayton. Loving mother of Andrew Bodinet, Nicholas (Laura) Bodinet, and Lauren Bodinet. Dear sister of Elizabeth “Bits” Petro, Wayne Dudley Jr., Shawn (Larry) Boyer, and the late William (Jean) Dudley. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Leeanna "Annie" Bernice Peach
Dec 27, 2025
Leeanna “Annie” Bernice Peach nee Homolka, of Crete, Illinois formerly of Northern Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 27, 2025. Beloved sister of Robin Bartus, the late Michael (Margie) Bartus, the late Arthur Cavitt, Corinna Cavitt and Sharon (Chris) King. Loving bonus mom of Curtis Rutledge and Mary Ann Rutledge and ex-wife of Daniel Peach. Fond...
Daniel A. Giewartowski
Dec 27, 2025
Daniel A. "Dan" Giewartowski, age 91, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2025. Loving husband of the late Marcia N. Giewartowski, nee Kilarski. Devoted father of Gregg (Mary) Giewartowski and Lynn (Tom) Sheppard. Cherished papa of Kaitlin, Alyssa (Jonathan) Beach, Samantha (fiance Joseph Sullivan), Irina Sheppard, And Tanya (Paul) Bellisario; great-papa of Magnolia Leigh. Kind uncle...
Patricia Marie Garcia
Dec 26, 2025
Patricia Marie Garcia nee Torres, age 51, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Erminio Garcia. Loving mother of Teegan Marie Hardin, Ryan Steven Hardin and Rylee Jean Hardin. Cherished daughter of Noel Torres. Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Palcek.
Patricia loved to spend time outdoors whether it was going on camping trips with...
David Michael Duncan
Dec 25, 2025
View the livestream of David's funeral mass here https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
David Michael Duncan, age 72, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Peggy A. Duncan. Dear brother of Jim Duncan, Bethann Sowa, and Diane Duncan. Brother-in-law of Tom (Joan) Moran, Mark Moran, late Mary Kay (Frank) Rios, and the late Joe Moran. Kind uncle of...
Janice Lynn Abel
Dec 24, 2025
Janice Lynn Abel, nee Mugg, age 62, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Eduard Abel. Loving mother of Christine Abel. Cherished grandmother of Amelia Abel. Dear sister of Laurie (Steven) Michels. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Betty Lou Mugg.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121...
Mary Jo "Jody" Cockrum
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Jo “Jody” Cockrum, nee Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Cockrum. Loving mother of Jamie Cockrum, Cheri (David) Knuth, Lisa (Steve) Culbreth and Jason (Jacki) Cockrum. Cherished grandmother of Tara (Jeremy) Davis, Jennifer Knuth, Cara Cockrum, Brandon Knuth, Emily (Tony) Shea, Jessica Cockrum, Johnathan Cockrum, Jack Cockrum, Julia Cockrum, Joseph Cockrum,...
Debra Jean Schaap
Dec 24, 2025
View the livestream of Debra's funeral service: youtube.com/@cottagegrovecrc?si=KynJy49llTphcGOM
Debra Jean Schaap, age 72, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Ronald Schaap. Loving mother of Jennifer (Greg) Gulledge, Valerie (Josh) Winterfeldt, and Melanie (Sabastian) Heninger. Cherished grandmother of Jack Gulledge, Micah Gulledge, and Faith Winterfeldt. Dear sister of Diane Smith, Fred Blockland, Wayne Blockland,...
Lenore J. Desmond
Dec 23, 2025
Lenore J. Desmond, nee Peters, age 91, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Clinton John Desmond. Loving mother of Laura (late Marylyn Grabosky) Desmond and Clinton (Erin) Desmond. Constant companion to Peaches the cat. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Laura Peters and her sisters Lorraine Agee and Shirlee...
