Martin S Morris Jr.
April 23, 2025
Martin Morris Jr, age 94, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. Dearly devoted husband of 63 years to the late Janice G. Morris, nee Polizzotto. Loving father of Charles (Cathy) Morris, Jon (Lourdes Gomez) Morris, and James Morris. Cherished grandfather of Megan (Trevor) Miller, Michael Morris, and Annie (Matt) Harmon. Great-grandfather of Everett...
Loretta J Lugo
April 21, 2025
Loretta J. Lugo, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Loving mother of Jesse (Kathy) Lugo, Shawn Lugo, and Tony Skold. Cherished grandmother of Devon Skold and Mason Carrera. Dear sister of Nancy, Hazel and Linda. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Goss-Williams. Loretta will be...
Sharon M Roeder
April 20, 2025
Sharon M Roeder, age 62, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Loving sister of Scott Gardner, Michael Gardner and the late Terry L. Gardner. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and late Barbara Gardner. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Carolyn E. Ridder
April 20, 2025
Carolyn E. Ridder, nee Lindberg, age 79, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Ridder. Loving mother of Brian (Karrie Comatas) Ridder and Kristine (Bill) Holland. Loving grandmother of Nicholas Ridder, Evan Holland, and Michael (fiancée Kylie) Holland. Dear sister of Kenneth (Glenda) Lindberg and...
Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato
April 18, 2025
Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato, age 77, of Harvey, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Angelina Hernandez. Loving father of Angel Lopez, Cecilia Lopez, Gerardo (Gloria) Lopez, Angelica Lopez, and Jose Vidal (Karla) Lopez. Proud grandfather of Bianca Farfan, Eddie Lopez, Catherine Lopez, Sarai Lopez, Ivan Mendoza, Ezequiel Mendoza Jr., Elia Lopez, Edgar Lopez, Erik...
Andrew B. Panega Jr.
April 18, 2025
Andrew B. Panega Jr., age 87 of Schererville, IN, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Alexandra “Sandy” Panega, nee Zmuda. Loving father of Andrew (Laurel) Panega III, Anthony (Colleen) Panega, Jeffrey (Lynn) Panega, Andrea (Mark) Daliege, Martin (Marcie) Panega, and Marlo (Donna Garetto) Panega. Proud grandfather of Andrew (Victoria) Panega IV, Nicole (Ryan) Marett, Anthony...
Anita M Fiscal
April 15, 2025
Anita M. Fiscal, age 62, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved wife of Juan Fiscal. Loving mother of Carolina Zuniga, Gloria Zuniga, Dave Zuniga, Vicente Zuniga and Hector Zuniga. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Diane and Sylvia. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Anita will be dearly...
Forrest R. Struven
April 15, 2025
Forrest R. Struven, age 75, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Claudia Struven, nee Strassenburg. Loving father of Kirk Struven, Erik (Alyson) Struven, and Kristie (Regan) Ruchala. Devoted grandfather of Halie, Maxwell, Ashlie, Emma Rose, Ethan, Kenneth, Kaitlyn, and Kristopher.
Mr. Struven was a retired steelworker for Acme Steel. He...
Ola Mae Evans
April 14, 2025
Ola Mae Evans, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Merchon Evans. Loving mother of the late Merchon Randel Evans, Terrell (Diane) Evans, Annie (Joseph) Valentino, Frank (Vesta) Evans, the late Donnie (Patricia) Evans, Barbara (James) Janeczko, Gabriel (Louise) Evans, Teresa (Michael) Lobaugh and Mary (David) Broman. Cherished grandmother...
Richard H. Oosterhoff
April 13, 2025
Richard “Rich” Oosterhoff, 92, of Bourbonnais, passed away on April 13th, 2025. Born on May 26th, 1932, in Momence, IL, to Harry and Irene (VanderMeer) Oosterhoff, Richard lived a life full of family, community, and service. On December 5, 1964, he married Rita (Boelling) Oosterhoff, who died on February 4, 1986. On June 2, 1990, he married Judy Schaafsma...
Anthony R. Renzetti
April 12, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Renzetti, age 87, of Steger, Illinois (formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois), passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of 29 years to the late Linda Judge-Renzetti.
Tony Renzetti was born on March 23, 1938, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Amedeo and Maria (née Maccaferri) Renzetti. He graduated from...
Marcella J. Huisenga
April 8, 2025
Marcella J. Huisenga, nee Brandsma, age 94, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Huisenga. Loving mother of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema. Devoted grandmother of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa, Leah (Aaron)...
Joan D. Tomczak
April 7, 2025
Joan D. Tomczak, nee Jackovich, age 89, longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025. Loving wife of the late Robert R. Tomczak. Devoted mother of Julie (Jeff) McLaughlin, Cindy (late Jerry) Byerly, Pam (Tom) Knowles, and Kim (Rich) Goldsworthy. Proud grandma of Jeana (Ashley Clendenny) McLaughlin, Jamie (Ryan) Gasvoda, Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly, Bradley (Andie)...
Carlos Rios
April 6, 2025
Carlos Rios, age 23, of Posen, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving son of Juan Carlos Ortega and the late Rierrma Rios. Dear brother of Alex, Stephanie, Zane, Janell, and Erick. Kind nephew of Raquel Rios, who was like his second mother. Dear uncle of Mason, Alexander, Kali, and Amelia (God daughter). Cherished godson/nephew of Ramon...
Donna L Drobac
April 6, 2025
Donna L. Drobac, nee Komar, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving mother of Ashley (Andrew) Daliege and Courtney (Eric) Connor. Cherished grandmother of Tessa and Archie Daliege, Aleeah, Sylvia, Mila, Kennedi, Eric Jr., Caydon Connor. Dear sister of Michael (Patricia) Komar. Life Companion of Robert Drobac. Preceded in death by her parents...
Santos Gutierrez
April 5, 2025
Santos Gutierrez, nee De Los Santos, age 85, of Harvey, IL passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Paul Gutierrez. Loving mother of Belinda Grant, Paul Gutierrez, Diana Hernandez, Alfred Gutierrez, Belma Garcia, and Ernest Gutierrez. Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Santos was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
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Rita R. Wario
April 5, 2025
Click here to watch the live stream of Rita's funeral service: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordchurch-lansingil7441 Rita R. Wario, nee DeJong, age 40, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Hussein Wario. Loving mother of Ebbah Wario, Gabriella Wario, and Zakariah Wario. Cherished daughter of Arthur and Anetta DeJong. Dear sister of Arthur (Karen) DeJong, Elizabeth DeJong, Eileen DeJong,...
Theresa Tsengouras
April 4, 2025
Theresa Tsengouras August 12, 1937 – April 4, 2025
Theresa Tsengouras has joined our Lord in Heaven, she departed this life peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Jim Tsengouras, her Daughters, Karen Castelnuovo, Deborah...
Thomas F. Frangos
April 2, 2025
Thomas F. Frangos, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Loving husband of 42 years of Catherine A. Frangos, nee Brower. Dear father of Andrew (Caroline) Frangos. Beloved brother of Diane Frangos. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews.
For further information, please contact Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St....
Linda L. Brown
April 2, 2025
Linda L. Brown, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of 55 years to Frank Brown. Loving mother of Tammy (Antonio) Munoz. Cherished grandmother of Hunter Munoz and Miranda Munoz. Dear sister of the late Robert Koartge Sr., Betty Jean “Sugar” (late Louis) Jacusis, Roger (late Sandra) Koartge, Sharon Hall, and the...
