Obituary Listing

Aug 30, 2024

Barbara Sue Lane, nee Zurek, age 84 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Milford Lane. Loving mother of Tabitha A. Lane, Milford A. Lane, and Elizabeth M. Lane. Devoted grandmother of Dominic A. Franze, Jeremy P. John, Alexis A. Lane, and Casey L. Lane. Proud great-grandmother of Wesley E....

Aug 29, 2024

Jacqueline Jean Slawnikowski, nee Johnson, age 75 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James Slawnikowski Sr. Loving mother of James (Charlene) Slawnikowski Jr., Timothy Slawnikowski, Mary (Matthew) Seery, and Jennifer (Jonathan) Dunlap. Devoted grandmother of James Jerome Slawnikowski III, Stanley Slawnikowski, Jerzy Dunlap, MacKenzie Dunlap, Elijah Slawnikowski, and Tiffany...

Aug 28, 2024

Zofia Kaim, nee Zawada, age 71 of East Hazel Crest, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Karol Kaim. Loving mother of Debbie (Eric) Van Vossen and Jerry (Dawn) Kaim. Devoted grandmother of Jacob and Sofia Van Vossen. Dear sister of Leona (late Edwin) LaBuda, Wojtek (Bozena) Zawada, Piotor (Zofia) Zawada, and Anna...

Aug 26, 2024

Click here to watch the live stream of George's funeral service https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH ** Due to the ongoing construction on Rt. 30, click here for an alternate route to the funeral home if you are coming from the West: Alternate Route George Ratkovich, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. Loving husband of the late...

Aug 25, 2024

Alba Marge Christo nee Granno, age 88, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of the late Edward M. "Eddie" Christo. Loving mother of Raymond (Diane) Christo, Robert (Deborah) Christo and Rodney (Suzie) Christo. Dear grandmother of Erica, Bethany, Matthew, Nicholas and Gabrielle and great...

Aug 22, 2024

Janice D. Lane, nee Evett, age 70, of St. John, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Lane Sr.  Loving mother of Jack (Joellen) Lane Jr. and Bill (April) Lane. Devoted nana of Taylor, Daniel, Ashton, Lexi, and Allison. Dear sister of Beverly (Ralph) Mulvihill, and the late William (late Julie) Evett.  ...

Aug 22, 2024

Joanne Groen, nee Verbeek, age 93, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 22, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Groen.  Loving mother of Gayle (Gary) Hofstra, Greg (Carolyn) Groen, and Lynn (Tom) Evenhouse. Devoted grandmother of Chad Hofstra, Jodi (Chris) Pena, Katie (Mike) Cruz, the late Michael Hofstra, Amy (John) Jenkins,...

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,