Stanley A. Witulski
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. ...
Randy P. Alexander
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...
Pamela J. Haser
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,
Roberta Genevieve Bonner
Aug 4, 2024
Roberta Genevieve Bonner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Minnesota, on August 4, 2024. Born on June 23, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Genevieve (Hendricks) Dixon and Henry Dixon.
Roberta graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1965 and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Education from...
Dorothy Mae Gregory
Aug 3, 2024
Dorothy Mae Gregory, nee Naus, age 93, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Charles Tenbrock, and the late Michael Gregory. Loving mother of the late Linda Ward, Dorothy Bouquet, Donna Kaptain, and the late Lori (John) Barker. Devoted grandmother of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Lawrence Naus....
Irene M. Wilson
Aug 3, 2024
Irene M. Wilson, nee Battreece, age 88, late of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024. Loving wife of the late Jesse A. Wilson, and the late Theodore R. "Jack" Handcox. Devoted mother of Katrina (late James) Wilson-Bullock, Jesse (Cynthia) Wilson, Valerie (late Allen) Brown, Peteesa (Kevin) Curb, Zynn (Tiny) Handcox, Delveck Handcox, Jei (Lynn) Wilson, and...
Cecil L. Mcdonald
Aug 1, 2024
Cecil L. McDonald, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Loving brother of Doris (late James) Johnson, the late Anna Lois Lemere, the late Ruth Robinson, the late Benny McDonald, the late Marcella Mayo and the late Gerald McDonald. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, great uncle, and great-great uncle to many. Cecil...
James I. Wagner
Jul 31, 2024
James I. Wagner, age 94, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Loving father of Robert (Renee) Wagner, Michael Wagner, Pamela (Gary) Hjerpe, Susan (late Jeff) Huisman, Jean (Gregg) Spathis and Mary (Steve) Knobloch. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (late Charles) Strickler and...
Robert A. Melbert
Jul 29, 2024
Robert A. Melbert, age 57, of Monee, IL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Jennifer A. Melbert, nee Le Mere. Loving father of Ryan, Kate and Nick Melbert. Devoted son of Guy and Lynda Melbert and dear brother of Scott Melbert. Rob lived his life by God’s Golden Rule to treat others as you wanted to...
Carolyn Hancock
Jul 28, 2024
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Carolyn Mae Hancock, age 88, of Lynwood, IL, went to be with her Savior on July 28, 2024 while in Hospice Care at the home of Daniel and Suzanne...
Bob Niven
Jul 27, 2024
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Robert “Bob” Niven, age 80, of Dolton, IL, went home to his Lord, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Donna (nee...
June Ann Rozin
Jul 27, 2024
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June Ann Rozin, nee Patrick, age 65, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph R. Rozin. Loving daughter of Ronald and Aurora...
Tena Pleoger
Jul 22, 2024
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Tena Pleoger, nee Niehof, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of...
Barry Arlen Hall
Jul 21, 2024
Barry Arlen Hall, 73, passed away peacefully, July 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 46 years to Suzanne Hall (maiden Van Es). Loving father of John (Lisa) Hall, Timothy (Christine) Hall, Kevin Hall, and Emily (James) Arcella. Cherished grandfather of Cadence Hall, Grant and Carter Hall, Chase and Hannah Arcella. Dear brother of Leondra (Walter) Counts. Preceded in death by...
Thomas J. Cannon
Jul 20, 2024
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Thomas J. Cannon, age 77, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of the southeast side of Chicago and Calumet City, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Beloved husband of the late...
Carolyn Ann Paarlberg
Jul 18, 2024
Carolyn Ann Paarlberg, nee Vander Aa, age 81, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Harry John Paarlberg Jr. Dear mother of Scott (Linda) Paarlberg and the late Carrie Paarlberg. Loving cousin and bonus grandma to several. Preceded in death by her parents John J. and...
April Marie Rosario
Jul 18, 2024
April Marie Rosario, nee Budimir, age 43, of Griffith, IN, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved mother of Jade Rosario, Angelina Rosario, Skylee Rosario, Mia Rosario, and Keagan Rosario. Cherished grandmother of Leah, Dolata and Daxton Rosario, and Charlie Luke Thomas. Loving daughter of Glenn (Kelly) Budimir and Barbara (Frank) Olshavsky. Dear sister of Gena Olshavsky and Allen...
Marilyn J. Deyoung
Jul 18, 2024
Marilyn J. DeYoung, nee Smits, age 76, of Crown Point, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Leonard DeYoung. Dear mother of Joseph DeYoung, Lenny L. (Shannon) DeYoung, Lori L. (Brett) Mejan, late Scott A. DeYoung, late Steven DeYoung, and daughter-in-law Shelley (Dan) Hoffman. Loving grandmother of Colin (fiancée Olivia...
Donald D. Bennett
Jul 17, 2024
Donald D. Bennett, age 89, of Lowell, IN, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Arlene Bennett, nee Zandstra. They were married for 56 years. He was a good and compassionate husband who cared for his wife many years as she suffered with Parkinson’s disease....
Richard C Wehrle
Jul 17, 2024
Richard C. Wehrle, age 83, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Karen E. Wehrle (maiden Cashman). Loving father of Juanita (Steven) Wien, Richard (Concordia “Connie”) Wehrle, Christopher (Laurie) Wehrle, Christina (Daniel) Kvachkoff and Timothy (Montine) Wehrle. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Wehrle, Samantha Wehrle, Marissa Wehrle, Nicole Cristelli, Michael Cristelli, Brandon Wehrle, Briana...
