Everett James Landman
May 21, 2024
Everett James “Jim” Landman, age 83, of St. John, IN, formerly of Dowagiac, MI, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Lillian Landman, nee Trenning. Loving father of James (Debbie) Landman, Deborah (Keith Sheffer) Landman, and Kenneth (Susan) Landman. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of William...
Larry Gene Nardoni
May 18, 2024
Larry G. Nardoni, age 66, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family May 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Nancy Nardoni (maiden Teske). Loving father of Alexandria Nardoni, Christianna Nardoni, and Valerie (Matt) Martello. Cherished grandfather of Guilianna Martello. Dear brother of the late Vicki (Jesus) Jimenez.
Larry was the President and...
Kenneth J. Giovannetti
May 16, 2024
Kenneth J. Giovannetti, age 97, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Lorraine Pawola-Giovannetti. Loving father of Janice (Paul Morey) Giovannetti, Kenneth (Edith) Giovannetti, Richard (Cathy) Giovannetti, the late Robert Giovannetti, the late Donald Giovannetti, and Celeste (Russell Massery) Giovannetti. Devoted grandfather of Michael Tuley, Joshua Giovannetti and Bryan Giovannetti. Cherished member of Lorraine’s...
Dorothy Lucia Jendraszkiewicz
May 14, 2024
Dorothy Lucia Jendraszkiewicz, nee Borucki, age 99 of Schererville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Jendraszkiewicz. Loving mother to David (Gerry) Jendraszkiewicz, Michael (Debby) Jendraszkiewicz. Cherished grandmother to Daryl (Laurie) Jendraszkiewicz, Darlene (Ray) Finley, Jill (David) Vagner, Stephanie (Neal) Wilhelm, Nicole (Jack) Burk. Great-grandmother to Nathan and Nolan Jendraszkiewicz,...
John A. Trembczynski
May 14, 2024
John A. Trembczynski, age 58, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Loving husband of 32 years of Debra D. Trembczynski, nee Dykstra. Devoted father of John (Colleen) Triezenberg, Tyler Trembczynski, and Sara (Jorge) Trujillo. Cherished grandfather of Jaxon Triezenberg, Ander Trujillo, and Colin Misewicz. Dear brother-in-law of Cindy (Kyle) Lupo and son-in-law of Betty Dykstra...
Ronald H. Ciecierski
May 14, 2024
Ronald “Ron” H. Ciecierski, age 77, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Judi Kampe - Ciecierski. Loving father of Cathy Ciecierski and Laurie Bass. Cherished grandfather of Morgan Bass. Dear brother of Cathy (Jim) Nieckula, Greg (Doreen) Ciecierski and Dennis Ciecierski. Dear brother-in-law of Karen (Tom) Arbogast. Fond uncle of...
Linda J. Karwatka
May 13, 2024
Linda J. Karwatka, nee Jarvis, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William A. Karwatka. Loving mother of William T. (Elizabeth) Karwatka, Luke (Miriel) Karwatka, Amy Maleh, Heather Working, and the late infant son Joshua Karwatka. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear sister of Anna (late Charles)...
Phyllis C. Deyoung
May 9, 2024
Phyllis C. DeYoung, nee Caliendo, age 75, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Larry DeYoung. Loving mother of Jill (Mike) Slifko and Tim (Megan) DeYoung. Cherished grandmother of Gianna, Sarah, Avery, Audrey, and Alise. Dear sister of the late Jack (Jeanne (John) Harrington) Caliendo. Aunt of...
Kelsie E. Figiel
May 7, 2024
Kelsie E. Figiel, age 31, suddenly, late of Merrillville, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Loving mother of Carter Nicholas Aubuchon. Cherished daughter of Terrance Figiel and the late Elizabeth A. “Liz” Figiel, nee Gartland. Dearest sister of Karlie A. Figiel. Dear niece of many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kelsie was loved by her family, and will be...
Kevin J Rab
May 7, 2024
Kevin J. Rab, age 66, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully, May 7, 2024. Beloved son of the late Norman and Esther Stogentin-Rab. Loving Brother of Carolyn (late Gene) Gann, Linda (Tony) Capretti, Kirstie (Frank Pachura) Angelotti, Stephen (Jill) Rab, and Phillip (Marla) Rab. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and great-uncle of many great-nieces and...
Boniface Esong Ekpenyong
May 4, 2024
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In Loving Memory of Boniface Esong Ekpenyong (February 2, 1939 - May 4, 2024)
Saturday, May 11, 2024 Visitation 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. (Live streaming)
Jesus Shepherd of Souls - Our...
Betty E. Miedema
May 2, 2024
Betty Elaine Miedema, nee Seaman, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Melvin G. Miedema. Loving mother of Greg (Sandy) and Gary (Tami) Miedema. Cherished grandmother of Michelina (Aaron), Lindsay, Jack and Nick. Dear sister of Constance (late Paul) Cunningham...
Mattie Pearl Summers
May 1, 2024
Mattie Pearl Summers, nee Holder, of Crete, IL age 89, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Arlis Summers. Loving mother to Shannon Bishop, Patricia “Susie” (late Patrick) Matthias, Michael (Laurie) Summers, and Kimberly (Leslie) Nutter. Cherished grandmother to 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Helen (Steve) Wood. Kind aunt...
Leona Josephine Gomez
May 1, 2024
Leona Josephine Gomez, nee Kuster, age 83, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Beloved wife of Felix Gomez Sr. Loving mother to Felix (Tina) Gomez Jr., and Steve Gomez. Cherished grandmother to Lacey Laporte and Breanna Gomez. Dear sister to Sandra (Ray) Kudra, the late Stanley (Valerie) Kuster, Irene (late Phil)...
William G. Byrns
May 1, 2024
William G. Byrns, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday May 1, 2024. Loving father to Brock Michael Byrns, Brittany Byrns, and Brooke (Pasquale) Byrns. Cherished grandfather to 9 grandchildren. Dear brother to Mary Marta, Matthew (Cindy) Byrns, and Charles (Susan) Byrns. Preceded in death by parents William T. Byrns and Florence Byrns (maiden, Jeanson) and brothers...
Marilyn R. Best
Apr 30, 2024
Marilyn “Lyn” R. Best, nee Schmidt, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL and Dyer, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Brian E. Best. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Susan) Best, Thomas (Robin) Best, and Christopher Best. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Lauren, Emma and...
Esperanza T. Pekny
Apr 29, 2024
Esperanza T. “Hope” Pekny, nee Rodriguez, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald A. Pekny. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Maureen) Pekny, Leslie Pekny, Alan (Julie) Pekny, and Gregory (Jennifer) Pekny. Proud grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one. Dearest sister of Connie (Javier) Gonzales, and the late Andy...
Anita J. Slager
Apr 29, 2024
Anita J. Slager, age 84, of St. John, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL and DeMotte, IN, entered her eternal life on April 29, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1939 to the late Henry and late Hendrika Boonstra in Chicago, IL. She was married to her loving late husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Robert Slager. ...
Darryl C. Stevens
Apr 27, 2024
Darryl C. Stevens (DC) was born February 17, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Stevens and Estella Watson. He attended South Shore High School. In 2002, he married Jacelyn Stevens and to this union two children were born. In 2012, he married Rachael Stevens and to this union, one child was born. He was a locomotive engineer for the...
Evelyn I. Stooksbury
Apr 25, 2024
Evelyn I. Stooksbury, nee Foster, age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 25, 2024. Loving wife of the late Robert Stooksbury. Devoted mother of Pamela (David) Rediger, Ronald (Paula) Stooksbury, Gail (Timothy) Long, and Todd (Julie) Stooksbury. Proud grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 26. Preceded in death by her parents Dwight and Irene Foster, 2 sisters...
