James N. Wiltjer
May 31, 2024
James N. Wiltjer, age 83, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Nancy J. Wiltjer, nee Robinson. Loving father of Susan Reinsma, James (Jill) Wiltjer, and Jill (John) Boender. Cherished grandfather of Janna (Taylor) Boice, Jori Ottenhoff, Marcus (Hope) Ottenhoff, Maya Reinsma, Seth (Katelynn) Wiltjer, Deanna (Adam) Beezhold, Jaclyn (Solomon)...
Laura Widstrand
May 30, 2024
Laura Widstrand, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Marion Blocker, and her loving husband, George A. Widstrand II. Laura was the devoted mother of Randy (Christine) Widstrand, Jeff (Linda) Widstrand, David Widstrand, and the late George...
Peter Allen Groenewold
May 30, 2024
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Peter Allen Groenewold, 75, of Pensacola FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. The family will receive guests from 9-11:30 a.m. on...
Karen Marie Hussey
May 28, 2024
Karen Marie Hussey, age 66, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Mitchell Hussey. Loving mother of Michael Patrick Hussey and Kelly Marie (Jeffery) Brook. Cherished grandmother of Morgan, Ashlinn, Lillian, Micah, Hazel and Elvira. Dear sister of Diane (Mark) Huizenga, Janet (late John) Leahy, Wayne...
Linda J. Brand
May 26, 2024
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Linda J. Brand, nee Genovese, age 74, of Bangor, MI, formerly of Thornton and Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Beloved wife of Dennis Brand. Loving mother of Michele (Rob) Cleaver, Cindy (Steve) Brand, and Carrie (Nathan) Johnson. Proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and two...
Paul Leonard Demayo
May 24, 2024
Paul Leonard DeMayo, age 68, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. Devoted partner of Valentino Canchola. Preceded in death by his three siblings Judy DeMayo, MaryAnn DeMayo, and Michael DeMayo.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our...
Patricia Ann Hart
May 24, 2024
Patricia Ann Hart, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2024. Loving mother of Kim Adair and Patricia (Dee) Schoiber. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Rachel) Schoiber, Brianne (Robert) Hart, Nicholas (Renee) Schoiber, Arianna Schoiber, Daniel (Jessica) Schoiber and Bailey Weishaar. Loving great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Evelyn Johnson. Fond aunt of...
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...
