Wayne K. Boss Sr.
Apr 18, 2026
Wayne K. Boss, Sr., of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Barbara J. Boss, nee Bruinius. Loving father of the late Deanna Tiemens, Brian (Kristi) Boss, Susan (Todd) Kuipers, Wayne (Trisha) Boss, Jr. and father-in-law of Ron (Martha) Tiemens. Devoted grandfather of Christie (Gary) Tidd, Alex (Jessica) Tiemens, Ryan...
Gary D. Steffens
Apr 18, 2026
Gary D. Steffens, age 71, of Wheatfield, IN formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 18, 2026. Loving husband of 51 years of Janet L. Steffens, nee Palango. Devoted father of Julie (Tony) Messer, Jennifer (David) Schmid, Robert (Angela) Steffens , and Jamie Steffens (Juan). Proud grandfather of Josh (Carly) Messer, Patrick Messer, Tyler (Sydney) Schmid,...
Michael Anthony Deja
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Anthony Deja, age 31, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Loving son of Lisa Lynch. Dear brother of Antoinette Deja, Dea (fiancé Jeremiah Szlaga) Deja, Alexander Deja, Cara Deja, and his foster brother Evan who was like a brother to him. Cherished grandson of Thomas (late Joan) Lynch and Raymond Zenner. Kind uncle of J. J. Deja, Alexi...
Austin Lee Nitcher
Apr 17, 2026
Austin Lee Nitcher, age 25, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. Cherished son of Michael and Jessica Laity. Dear brother of Sherri (John) Spoonhour, Tyler (Savannah) Laity, Cayden Laity, and Payton Laity. Kind uncle of Elizabeth Spoonhour. Loving grandson of Pam and Glenn Derby, Jerry Nitcher, and Russell (late Mary) Laity. Also survived by many uncles, aunts...
Darryl R. Kooy
Apr 16, 2026
Darryl's funeral service will be livestreamed from First OPC YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@firstopcofsouthholland2510
Darryl R. Kooy, age 61, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Janet Kooy, nee Haak. Loving father of Abigail Kooy. Dear brother of Donna (Jon) Giusto and David (Barbara) Kooy. Brother-in-law of Doris (Scott) Trester. Kind...
Heather L. Plebanski
Apr 14, 2026
Heather L. Plebanski, nee Fennema, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Devoted mother of Bailey (Taylor) Plebanski and Madison Plebanski. Cherished grandmother “nana” of Paisley and Kialey. Dear sister of the late John and late David Fennema. Loving niece of Joan Conces, Carolyn Fieldhouse, and the late Marilyn (Jack) Wories. Preceded in death by her parents...
Alice Marie Paukstis
Apr 13, 2026
Alice Marie Paukstis, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 13, 2026. Loving sister of Gerald (Robin) Paukstis and Joan (late Paul) Teske. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and Alexander Paukstis. Alice was a lifelong member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in Steger, Illinois. She will be dearly...
Susan G. Trentacosti
Apr 11, 2026
Susan G. Trentacosti, age 69, of Glenwood, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Dear auntie of Rob (Chris) Witvoet and Amanda (Will) McMahan. Great-auntie of Drew, James, Peter, Lizzy, Rayna, and the late Jocelyn. Preceded in death by her sister Ellen (Boyd “Bud”) Witvoet, and by her parents Robert and Lois Trentacosti.
Susan loved...
Cynthia Furto
Apr 11, 2026
Cynthia Furto, age 75, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Charles Savage. Loving sister of Barbara Jacobus, Michael (Carol) Furto, Christine (Dan) Kelley, Carol (Bob) Mitziga, Jan (Roger) Solkey, Donna (Scott) Anthony, and Susan (Tim) Richards. Cherished aunt to several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William...
Nathan Henry Feenstra
Apr 10, 2026
Nathan Henry FeenstraApril 10, 2026
Nathan Henry Feenstra was born with severe genetic abnormalities.
Nathan Henry lived only a short time before the Lord took him home to be with Him. Nathan Henry is survived by his parents: Paul and Kristina (Kooy) Feenstra. Grandparents: Gerald and Nanci (Bosch) Kooy and Marlin Feenstra. Uncles and Aunts: Timothy and Laurie (Kooy) De Jong, Michael...
Elizabeth Mae Miller
Apr 9, 2026
Elizabeth Mae Miller, nee Green, age 89, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank D. Miller. Loving mother of Sharon (John) Cook, Louis (Sue) Posluszny, late Thomas Posluszny, Robert Duncan, Jeff Duncan, Michael Miller, Jason Miller, and Daniel Ramirez who was like a son to her. Cherished grandmother of David...
Gregory Paul Griffin
Apr 9, 2026
Gregory Paul Griffin, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. Loving brother of Nancy (Jol) Pastor and Sara (Dennis) Williams. Dear uncle of Jamie (Devin) Baker and Troy Williams. Preceded in death by his parents Patricia and Robert Griffin and his sister Pamela Griffin. Gregory was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served...
Loretta J. Rach
Apr 8, 2026
Loretta J. Rach, nee Bricks, age 88, of Steger, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late August W. Rach. Loving mother of Glen (Pam) Rach, Brenda (Mark) Lange, David (Elaine) Rach, Sandy (Scott) Biggerstaff, Bruce (Jean Dominik-Termini) Rach, and Nancy (Rob) Hardesty. Cherished grandmother of Alan (Dede) Rach, Cassie (Josh Bell) Rach, Dan (Brytton...
William "Bill" M. Bramer Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
William “Bill” M. Bramer Jr., age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Beloved husband of Arlene Bramer, nee Koby. Loving father of Bill “Mike” (Kathy Kroft) Bramer and Andrew (Meghan) Bramer. Proud grandfather of Jenna and Grace. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (late Mark) Nikolich. Cherished uncle of two nieces and one nephew....
Matthew Todd Kelderhouse
Apr 4, 2026
Matthew Todd Kelderhouse, age 39, of Thornton, IL passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Thornton, IL. Devoted father of Noah and Athena. Loving son of Todd (Debbie) Kelderhouse and the late Natalie (Terry) Lucken. Beloved fiancé of Jessica McCrary. Dear brother of Brittanni (Mark) Brown, Brandon Lucken and Brianna Lucken. Cherished uncle of Aiden, Elizabeth, Autumn, Stefan...
Carolyn J. Stefanelli
Apr 1, 2026
Carolyn Jane Stefanelli, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on April 1, 2026. Born in Gary, Indiana on July 24, 1937, Carolyn lived a life defined by kindness, devotion, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late John Stefanelli, Sr., with whom she shared an...
Louis W. Harding
Mar 31, 2026
Louis W. Harding, age 94, of Dyer formerly of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Loving husband of Mary Jo Harding, nee Batliner. Devoted father of Vicky (Nick) Wenzel, Connie Harding, Sandy (Clint) Hetchler, Walt (Susan) Harding, Ron Harding, and Joe Harding. Cherished grandfather of Jackie Hetchler, Mark Hetchler, Kristi (Alejandro Herrera) Hetchler, Ryan Wenzel, Erik...
Lourdes Fuentes
Mar 30, 2026
Lourdes "Lulu" "Morena" Fuentes, née Ortiz Macias, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday March 30th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12th, 1938, (87) in the town of León Guanajuato Mexico, where she fell in love with a local boy in her teens. She was determined to follow the path of becoming...
Arnold J. Dekker
Mar 30, 2026
Arnold J. Dekker, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith Dekker, nee Sikma; Children: Brian & Mary Dekker, Bill & Mena Dekker, & Julie Wheeler; Grandchildren: Katelyn Dekker & Carli Dekker. Arnold was a produce manager for many years, and then self...
Nicholas "Nick" Mattia
Mar 30, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” F. Mattia, age 69, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. Devoted husband of Betty Mattia nee Lopez. Loving father of Marina (Shawn) Lee, Eden (Meghan) Puente, Nick (Doris Haro) Mattia. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Puente-Sundeen, Shawn Lee Jr., Shannon Lee, Natalea Mattia, Yasenya Mattia, Delaney Mattia and Carmine Mattia. Dear brother to Cynthia (Phillip)...
