Deborah "Debbie" L. Bartolini
Jun 19, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” L. Bartolini, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Loving wife of Jan Bartolini. Loving mother to Jennifer Bartolini. Dear sister to Marilynn (Donald) Bartolini and the late Robert (Mary) Dorsey. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Franklin and Mary Dorsey. Deborah’s presence will be deeply missed by all...
Carol J. Norder
Jun 19, 2024
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Carol J. Norder, nee Kuiken, age 81, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Beloved wife of Raymond Norder. The day of her passing they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Loving mother of Raymond Norder Jr., Deborah (Jeffery) Seibt, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Norder. Beloved grandmother of Nicolas...
Mary Lou Blankenberger
Jun 18, 2024
Mary Lou Blankenberger, nee Bronas, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Beloved wife of David Blankenberger. Loving mother to Lisa (John) Burgard and Tracey (Troy) Thompson. Cherished grandmother to Nicole (Emily) Burgard, Courtney Burgard, Kristin Burgard, Audriana (Scott Toomey) Thompson, Melissa (Nikko April) Thompson, Troy (Felica) Thompson Jr., Jessica (Manny Martinez) Thompson, and Zach Thompson; and...
Patricia Ann Sonsiadek
Jun 18, 2024
After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for many years, Patricia Ann Sonsiadek, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Merrillville, IN. Having lost her husband, the late Eugene Sonsiadek, earlier in life, Patricia became an independent woman who worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad until her retirement. She enjoyed hosting family holidays with her three children, Catherine Toyama,...
Robert N. Gunty
Jun 17, 2024
Robert “Bo” N. Gunty Sr., age 44, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Devoted father of Robert Gunty Jr. and Carmen Gunty. Loving son of Robert H. and Sharon Gunty. Devoted brother of Tori (Justin) Smits and Justin (Amanda) Gunty. Dear uncle to several nephews and nieces, nephew of several aunts and uncles, and cousin to...
Dorothy Hall
Jun 13, 2024
Dorothy Hall, age 66, of Matteson, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Dear sister of Judy (Wade) Thames, Erma Hall-Thomas, Herman Hall, and Regina (Steven) Clemmer. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Herman and Dorothy Hall. She was loved and will be missed.
Visitation Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00...
Irene K. Saia
Jun 11, 2024
Irene K. Saia, nee Rzepczynski, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Loving wife of the late Steve Saia and the late Edward Grotte Sr. Devoted mother of Nadine Rouse, Ed (Sally) Grotte, Steven (Barb) Saia, and Dennis (Denise) Grotte. Cherished grandmother of Mary (Dan) Dykshorn, Christopher...
Richard K. "Rick" Heim
Jun 7, 2024
Richard K. “Rick” Heim, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024. Loving husband of Jacqueline Heim, nee Scheffler. Devoted father of Christine (Mark) Barajas, Lisa Rebey, Keith (Jody) Heim, Stacy Coduti, Elizabeth (Michael) Massey, Richard (Liz) Heim, and Bill (Marissa) Heim. Proud grandfather of Kaitlin, Jacob (Adrienne), Joshua (Olivia) Barajas, Brayden, and Rylan Rebey, Kylie...
Andrew N. Abatzis
Jun 6, 2024
Andrew N. Abatzis, age 77, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Loving husband of 56 years of Alexis S. Abatzis, nee Sadula. Devoted father of Roberta Abatzis, Lauren (Michael) Nowocin, and Jason Abatzis. Kind grandfather of Erika (Brad) Abatzis, Andrew Eagan, Shane (Sydney) Ratkovich, and Clint (Emilee) Ratkovich. Dearest brother of Niki Sherwood,...
James E. Kucaj
Jun 4, 2024
James E. Kucaj Sr., age 57, of DeMotte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Loving husband of Cynthia Kucaj, nee Smith. Devoted father to Jimmy Kucaj, Austin Kucaj, and Shannon Kucaj. Dear brother of the late John Kucaj. Preceded in death by his parents John and Jacquelyn Kucaj.
Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 10:00...
Jean U. Smart
Jun 3, 2024
Jean U. Smart (nee Doyle) Age 91, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formerly a 63-year resident of Miller Woods/Steger, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024. Loving mother to Kathleen (Thomas) Weishaar, Carolynn (Dave) Fields, and Steven Smart. She is also survived by her sister Sue Doyle, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Jean was proceeded in death by...
Gerald Roy Haut
Jun 2, 2024
Gerald Roy Haut, age 79, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024. Loving father of Patricia Stephens, Daryl Roy (Michelle) Haut and the late Gerald Roy Haut Jr. Long-time significant other of Martha Vanderwarf and stepfather to Andy (Dawn) Vanderwarf and the late Trudy Vanderwarf. Cherished grandfather of Ashley Michelle Haut, Kristen Renee Haut, Zachary Daryl...
Dolores B. Lomberger
Jun 1, 2024
Dolores B. Lomberger, nee Cassella, age 95, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Arrangements Private
James N. Wiltjer
May 31, 2024
James N. Wiltjer, age 83, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Nancy J. Wiltjer, nee Robinson. Loving father of Susan Reinsma, James (Jill) Wiltjer, and Jill (John) Boender. Cherished grandfather of Janna (Taylor) Boice, Jori Ottenhoff, Marcus (Hope) Ottenhoff, Maya Reinsma, Seth (Katelynn) Wiltjer, Deanna (Adam) Beezhold, Jaclyn (Solomon)...
Laura Widstrand
May 30, 2024
Laura Widstrand, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Marion Blocker, and her loving husband, George A. Widstrand II. Laura was the devoted mother of Randy (Christine) Widstrand, Jeff (Linda) Widstrand, David Widstrand, and the late George...
Peter Allen Groenewold
May 30, 2024
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Peter Allen Groenewold, 75, of Pensacola FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. The family will receive guests from 9-11:30 a.m. on...
Karen Marie Hussey
May 28, 2024
Karen Marie Hussey, age 66, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Mitchell Hussey. Loving mother of Michael Patrick Hussey and Kelly Marie (Jeffery) Brook. Cherished grandmother of Morgan, Ashlinn, Lillian, Micah, Hazel and Elvira. Dear sister of Diane (Mark) Huizenga, Janet (late John) Leahy, Wayne...
Linda J. Brand
May 26, 2024
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Linda J. Brand, nee Genovese, age 74, of Bangor, MI, formerly of Thornton and Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Dennis Brand. Loving mother of Michele (Rob) Cleaver, Cindy (Steve) Brand, and Carrie (Nathan) Johnson. Proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and two...
Paul Leonard Demayo
May 24, 2024
Paul Leonard DeMayo, age 68, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. Devoted partner of Valentino Canchola. Preceded in death by his three siblings Judy DeMayo, MaryAnn DeMayo, and Michael DeMayo.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our...
Patricia Ann Hart
May 24, 2024
Patricia Ann Hart, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2024. Loving mother of Kim Adair and Patricia (Dee) Schoiber. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Rachel) Schoiber, Brianne (Robert) Hart, Nicholas (Renee) Schoiber, Arianna Schoiber, Daniel (Jessica) Schoiber and Bailey Weishaar. Loving great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Evelyn Johnson. Fond aunt of...
