Obituary Listing

Aug 22, 2024

Evelyn M Palon, age 86, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Mildred Palonka.  Evelyn will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mass of Christian Burial to take place Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00 A.M. directly at St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W...

Aug 19, 2024

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Amy L. Malavolta, nee Johnson, age 48, of Valparaiso, IN passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. Dear mother of Arielle (Chris), Alessandra, Noah, and Ayden. Loving daughter of Dennis...

Aug 19, 2024

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Joseph L. Hynek , age 95, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. He is survived by his two loving...

Aug 17, 2024

Curtis G. Nelson Sr., age 72, of Dyer, IN,  passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Terry Nelson, nee Koster.  Loving father of Amie (Robert Teunissen) Nelson, Brandi (Stephen) Janowiak, and Curtis (Rachel) Nelson Jr.  Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Madeline, Megan, Hanna, Chloe, Emma, and Teddy.  Dear son of Ellen and the late Roy Nelson.  Dear brother...

Aug 17, 2024

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Jeannette H. Hopkins, nee Baker, age 76 of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved wife of Mark Hopkins.  Loving mother of Lisa (Marc) Crady.  Doting...

Aug 14, 2024

Juanita Pauline Roberson, age 87, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Roberson. Loving mother to Paula Harn, Dennis Roberson, Michael Roberson, Debra (Kenneth) Mann, and Penny Scheel. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear sister to Nilma McDonald and Naomi Burnetti. Preceded...

Aug 14, 2024

David Carboni age 83, of Park Forest, IL, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beloved father of Lisa (Rick) Bisping, Katrinia (Robert) Kraemer, and Sheila Panus. Loving grandfather of Joshua Bisping, Luke Bisping, Caleb (Christina) Demel, Mason (Morgan) Demel, Alayna Demel, Sarah (Matthew) Jandt, and Julia...

Aug 13, 2024

Gysbert Van Baren, age 71, of Dyer, IN, died in the Lord and received the reward of grace on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of Joanne Van Baren, nee Stouwie. Loving father of Philip (Karen) Van Baren, Christy Wigger, Michelle Van Baren, Eric (Tiffany) Van Baren, and Todd (Karla) Van Baren.   Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 5...

Aug 13, 2024

Celia R. Lopez, nee Reyes, age 77, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Jose Lopez.  Loving mother of Juan (Maria) Lopez.  Proud grandmother of Emiliano and Sebastian.  Dearest sister of the late Maria Reyna, Refugia (late Jose) Amador, Gloria (late Delfino) Mendoza, Aurora (Juan) Perez, Esperanza Reyes, and Elvira (late...

Aug 12, 2024

Guadalupe Lopez Sr., age 73, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Pamela Lopez. Loving father of Guadalupe Lopez Jr., Lisa Barbosa and Leslie Lopez. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Lopez, Angelique Lopez, Abigail Lopez, Kayla Barbosa, Laila Barbosa, Janessa Barbosa, and Mason Barrera. Great-grandfather of Aida Lopez and Tyler Lopez Jr. Loving...

Aug 9, 2024

Stanley A. Witulski, age 82, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024.  Loving husband of Susan M. Witulski, nee Cisinski.  Devoted father of Sarah Witulski and Carlotta (Ridha) Tlich.  Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Mehdi, Collin, and Lincoln.  Dear brother of the late John “Jack” Witulski.  Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Sally Witulski.  ...

Aug 7, 2024

Randy P. Alexander, age 69, suddenly, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  Devoted father of Bobby (Sam) Brooks, Ryan (Sara) Brooks, Cross Reed, and Brinn (Alex) Reed.  Proud grandpa of Benjamin, Kennedy, and Leo Brooks.  Longtime partner of Jane Brooks and Tammy Reed.  Preceded in death by his parents Robert...

Aug 4, 2024

Pamela J. Haser, nee Lawless, age 72, of Dyer, IN passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.  Beloved wife of Scott W. Haser.  Dear mother of Traci (Philip) Mazur. Cherished grandmother of Kailey and Allison.  Pamela was loved by her family and will be missed. Private services entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN,

Aug 4, 2024

Roberta Genevieve Bonner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Minnesota, on August 4, 2024. Born on June 23, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Genevieve (Hendricks) Dixon and Henry Dixon.

Roberta graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1965 and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Education from...

Aug 3, 2024

Dorothy Mae Gregory, nee Naus, age 93, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Charles Tenbrock, and the late Michael Gregory. Loving mother of the late Linda Ward, Dorothy Bouquet, Donna Kaptain, and the late Lori (John) Barker.  Devoted grandmother of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of the late Lawrence Naus....

Aug 3, 2024

Irene M. Wilson, nee Battreece, age 88, late of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Jesse A. Wilson, and the late Theodore R. "Jack" Handcox.  Devoted mother of Katrina (late James) Wilson-Bullock, Jesse (Cynthia) Wilson, Valerie (late Allen) Brown, Peteesa (Kevin) Curb, Zynn (Tiny) Handcox, Delveck Handcox, Jei (Lynn) Wilson, and...

Aug 1, 2024

Cecil L. McDonald, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Loving brother of Doris (late James) Johnson, the late Anna Lois Lemere, the late Ruth Robinson, the late Benny McDonald, the late Marcella Mayo and the late Gerald McDonald. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, great uncle, and great-great uncle to many. Cecil...

Jul 31, 2024

James I. Wagner, age 94, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Loving father of Robert (Renee) Wagner, Michael Wagner, Pamela (Gary) Hjerpe, Susan (late Jeff) Huisman, Jean (Gregg) Spathis and Mary (Steve) Knobloch. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (late Charles) Strickler and...

Jul 29, 2024

Robert A. Melbert, age 57, of Monee, IL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Jennifer A. Melbert, nee Le Mere. Loving father of Ryan, Kate and Nick Melbert.  Devoted son of Guy and Lynda Melbert and dear brother of Scott Melbert.  Rob lived his life by God’s Golden Rule to treat others as you wanted to...

Jul 28, 2024

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Carolyn Mae Hancock, age 88, of Lynwood, IL, went to be with her Savior on July 28, 2024 while in Hospice Care at the home of Daniel and Suzanne...