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Theresa "Teri" Ann St. Pierre
Sep 2, 2024
Theresa “Teri” St. Pierre nee Fuller, age 71 of Steger, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love on September 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” A. St. Pierre Jr. Loving mother of Kirsten, Matthew (Alexandria), Toni Ann, and Bridget St. Pierre. Cherished grandmother of Ethan, Samantha, Beau, Dominick, Noah, Caine, Josselyn, Marco, Charlotte, Elayna, Wyatt, and Willow....
Kirk R. Bryce
Sep 1, 2024
Kirk R. Bryce, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Victoria K. Bryce, nee Schultz. Loving father of Michael (Nisha) Walker, Thomas (Jamie) Walker, and the late William Walker. Devoted grandfather of Tyson, Gage, Blair and Aubrey. Dear brother of Kimberly Chapman and Boyer Bryce. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews....
Velma Guillermo Hernandez
Aug 31, 2024
Velma Guillermo-Hernandez, age 53, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Loving wife of Ramiro Hernandez. Devoted mother of Ulyssa Hernandez, Priscilla Hernandez, and Amaya Hernandez. Dearest sister of Joe Guillermo, San Juana Guillermo, Victoria Castillo, late Yolanda (Alberto) Espinosa, Diana Garcia, Arnulfo (Stacey) Guillermo, Norma Tuggle, Arturo (Eva) Guillermo, Bernice Rodriguez, late Nestor Guillermo,...
Barbara S. Lane
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....
Jacqueline Jean Slawnikowski
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...
Zofia Kaim
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...
George Ratkovich
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...
Alba Marge Christo
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...
Janice D. Lane
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. ...
Joanne M. Groen
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,...
Evelyn M Palon
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...
Amy L. Malavolta
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...
Joseph L. Hynek
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...
Curtis G. Nelson Sr.
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...
Jeannette H. Hopkins
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...
Juanita Pauline Roberson
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...
David Carboni
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...
Gysbert Van Baren
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...
Celia R. Lopez
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...
Guadalupe Lopez
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...
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