Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2024

Tom “Moe” Modrowski, of St. John, IN, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving a void in the hearts of everyone who knew him.  Loving husband of Kimberly A. Modrowski, nee Rath. Devoted father of Kristin (Frank) Kantroski, Kellee (Chris) Wyzgowski and Katye (Sean) McDonald. Proud papa of Mila, Harry, Dutch Kantroski, Nina,...

Mar 17, 2024

Maureen M. Maxwell, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Loving mother of Kathy Stibernick, James Maxwell, Michael Maxwell, and Patricia Warren. Cherished grandmother of several grandchildren.  Dear sister of Bob Campbell, George Campbell, and Jerry Campbell.  She was loved and will be missed.

A memorial service will be held...

Mar 16, 2024

Juan Salazar, age 86, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully March 16, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Rosario M. Salazar nee Elizalde. Devoted father of John (Lydia) Salazar, Denise (Chuck) Walther, Kathleen Salazar, Jeannette (Jeff) Braxdale and Armando Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Michael Salazar, Victoria Salazar, Lauren Walther, Jessie Walther, Sydney (Noelle) Walther. Dear brother of Frank (Elia)...

Mar 16, 2024

Timothy Earl Behrens, age 80, of Crete, Il, formerly of Dolton and Roseland, passed into a better world on March 16, 2024.  Husband of Geri (nee Gotfryd) for 57 years, father of the late Timothy James (TJ, 1971-2017), brother of Patricia Reid, Arlene Alcott, Clyde (Babe) and Karen Sneed.

Tim made many friends...

Mar 16, 2024

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Arlene “Jackie” J. Reinsma, nee Vink, age 87, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Beloved wife of Reynold Reinsma. Loving mother of Randall (Gayle) Reinsma, Vickie (Gary) DeYoung, Lance (Karen) Reinsma, Dirk (Penny) Reinsma, and Sherry (Mike) Tempelman. Devoted grandmother of 15...

Mar 15, 2024

Janice F. Thomas, age 78, of Glenwood, IL passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Loving mother of Doug Thomas, Ashley (Catherine) Thomas, and Uland (Susan) Thomas Sr. Devoted grandmother of Sasha, Augustus, Uland Jr., and Ophelia. Dear sister to Carol (Ken) Keys. Kind aunt to several nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Irma Waters.

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Mar 13, 2024

This isn't going to be your traditional obituary.  No life and death dates because a death date states that she's gone and she will never be gone from this earth.  You see, Rafaela Hlinovsky (Chiquita) is still very much alive right now. She is alive in the selflessness and strength in her daughter (Lizette). She is alive in the...

Mar 13, 2024

Everett H. Schurman, age 93, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Lucille F. Schurman, nee Zeilenga.  Loving father of Robert (late Linda) Schurman, William (Vicki) Schurman, Barbara (Dale) DeYoung, Bonnie (Warren) Siebert, and Brian (Debbie) Schurman.  Cherished grandfather of 14 Grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother...

Mar 13, 2024

Joyce M. Barick, nee Yos, age 72, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Beloved wife of David M. Barick. Loving mother of Eric (April) Wasyliw, Randall (Elizabeth) Barick, Steven (Jaime) Barick, and Kevin (Kristen) Barick.  Cherished grandmother of Blake, Connor, Gwyneth, Zofia, Carson, Connor, Jake, Lily, and Violet.  Dear...

Mar 12, 2024

Margaret B. McWhinney, age 98, of St. John, IN, previously of South Holland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Dear sister to the late Marian Ashford and the late Hildreth C. Ashford. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mildreth B. Ashford.

Private family graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery—Albion, Michigan.  Arrangements...

Mar 9, 2024

Denise Marie Van Der Griend, age 74, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Kim Lee Van Der Griend. Loving mother to Brian Niedert, Jeremy Niedert and Matthew Vand Der Griend. Cherished grandmother to Tiffani (Travis) Jabaay, and Justin Van Der Griend and great-grandmother to Addison Jabaay and Hudson Jabaay. Dear sister...

Mar 8, 2024

Mabel L. Gaz, age 95, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lidio Gaz. Loving mother to Jeff (Melodie) Gaz and the late Sandra (Michael) Pollock. Cherished grandmother to Ian Gaz, Chelsea Gaz, and Mitchell Pollock. Preceded om death by parents William and Francis James. Mabel’s presence will be dearly...

Mar 7, 2024

Michael Robert Duckett, age 61 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Beloved son of Patricia Duckett (nee Kozlowski) and the late Robert E. Duckett. Loving brother of Mary Duckett-Butler and John (Brooke) Duckett. Cherished uncle of Todd Butler, Martin Butler, Gerry Butler, Nolan Duckett, and Margaret Duckett. Dear cousin and friend to many. Michael...

Mar 7, 2024

Roger Dale Krauss, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Loving father to the late Dale R. Krauss and step-father to Steven Krauss. Dear half-brother to Brenda Kimble. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Marjorie Krauss. Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Roger’s presence will...

Mar 6, 2024

Stephen V. Pietras, age 94, of Highland, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  Loving husband of the late Balbine “Belle” Pietras, nee Kaminski.  Devoted father of Sharon (Edward) Brosius, and Michael Pietras.  Proud grandpa of Jennifer (Jason) Wilkerson; great-grandpa of Kendall, Asher, and Roselyn Belle Wilkerson.  Dear brother of the...

Mar 6, 2024

Lois L. Listak, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Listak. Loving mother to Linda (Raymond) Baker and Lora (Richard) Weber. Cherished grandmother to Raymond William, Alex Charles, Michelle (Chris), and Andrew (Katie).  Kind great-grandmother to Kara, Mia, and Keith. Dear sister to Mabel (late William) Gillispie. Preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2024

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Candido Ciaparrone, age 92, late of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Steger, IL.  Born July 18, 1931 in Faiano, Italy, and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  Loving and devoted husband of 68 years of Letizia Ciaparrone, nee Battipaglia.  Devoted father of Mario Ciaparrone, and Anna (Phil) Coniglio.  Proud grandfather of...

Mar 5, 2024

Donald “Don” Edward Forrest, age 91, passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home in South Chicago Heights. Don was born in Chicago Heights in 1932. At the age of 19, he entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country as a Radio Intercept Operator in Korea, where he was honored to received four service...

Mar 4, 2024

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James Gritter, age 85, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Jim was born in Grand Rapids, MI, moved to southern Ontario for many years when his father was commissioned with starting areas churches...

Mar 4, 2024

Michaelyn Devivo, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024. Beloved mother of Michael Devivo. Loving grandmother to Angelina, Michael, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Josephine Devivo and brother Joseph Devivo. Michaelyn’s presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Private Memorial Service...