Al H. Ruiz
August 12, 2026
Aloysius H. “Al” “Cy” Ruiz, age 87, of Dyer, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Beloved husband of 58 years to Donna Ruiz, nee Schneider. Devoted father of Thomas (Amy) Ruiz and Susan Ruiz. Proud grandfather of Katie (Andres), Alex Ruiz, and RW Eakin: great-grandfather of Lila, Elliot, Oliver Eakin and Luna, Greyson,...
James "Jim" L. Martin
August 10, 2026
James L. MartinSeptember 1, 1932 - August 10, 2026
James L. Martin "Jim", age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Martin, nee Behn. Loving father of Janice (Don) Gianoli, Liane (Jerry) Koster, and Jim Martin (Laura). Cherished grandfather of 7, Tracie (Eric) Keene, Dan (Jennifer) Gianoli, Carrie (Mike) Licina, Karlie...
Elinus "Chris" Niehof Jr.
August 9, 2026
Elinus Niehof Jr. “Chris”, age 79, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Beloved husband of Lois Niehof, nee DeYoung for 60 years on August 31. Loving father of Tim (Julie) Niehof. Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Elliott) Chapman and Becca (Ben) Dykstra. Great-grandfather of Elijah, Noah, Mia, and Eliana Chapman, Rhett, Everly...
Joseph J. Ferrantelli Sr.
August 9, 2026
Joseph J. Ferrantelli Sr., age 97, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Helen Ferrantelli, nee Cuprak. Loving father of Joseph Jr. (Christine) Ferrantelli, Linda Ferrantelli (partner Thomas Nowak), Karen (Gregory) Toth, and Michael Ferrantelli (partner Raejean Zipko). Cherished grandfather of Eric Toth, Karla Jones, Gregory (Sarah Ryan) Bales, Jordan (Christina)...
Donald Edward Arnell
August 9, 2026
Donald E. Arnell, a lifelong public servant, attorney, businessman, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, leadership, and commitment to community. Born on July 15, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Don spent his life serving others through the law, public office, his church, and his family. He was a longtime resident of Chicago Heights, IL,...
Kevin Patrick Beckrich
August 8, 2026
Kevin Patrick Beckrich, age 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Kyle (Jenn) Beckrich of Dyer, IN; four grandchildren, Cora, Griffin, Violet, and Eden. He is survived by two brothers, Terrence Beckrich and Michael Beckrich; two sisters, Mary (Gregg) Joseforsky and Jennifer (Michael) Rupp; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear friends Phil...
Wilbert "Bert" Kopatz
August 8, 2026
Wilbert “Bert” Kopatz, age 95 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. Kopatz nee Stack. Loving father of Sandra Peabody, Susan (Kevin) Douglas and Lori (late Elmer) Maddamma. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear brother of Martha (late Ted) Saleske. Fond uncle of many...
Cheryl K. Bailey
August 7, 2026
Cheryl K. Bailey, nee McGiverin, age 60, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Beloved wife of Bruce Bailey. Loving mother of Margaret (Daniel) Shores, Michael (Frannie) Zahn, and Trevor (Meena) Bailey. Cherished grandmother of Nate, Autumn, Maverick, and Grayson. Dear sister of the late Terry (Jeri) McGiverin, and half sister to Kimberly Treptow and Vic Tipton....
Daniel J. Oleck
August 7, 2026
Daniel “The Crusher” J. Oleck, age 53, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Friday August 7, 2026. Loving father of Carley, Cadey, and Caylen Oleck. Devoted son of Donald and Julia (Dziadon) Oleck. Dear brother to Thomas Oleck and Jennifer (Brian) Koselke. Kind uncle of Brianna, Brody, and Brecken Koselke. Caring partner to Bobbi Wanmer.
Daniel was Pipefitter with Local #597....
John "Ted" Postema
August 7, 2026
John Theodore “Ted” Postema, age 92, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Trenice Bulthuis Postema, nee Stienstra, and the late Sylvia Postema, nee Huizinga. Loving father of Larry (Brenda) Postema and the late Randy Postema, and step-father of Ken (Darlene) Bulthuis, Bill (Marcia) Bulthuis, Don (Rachel) Bulthuis, Jim (Doreen) Bulthuis, and Cheryl...
James William Barbee
August 4, 2026
James William Barbee died in his Dyer Indiana home on August 4, 2026.
James was born November 16, 1959 in California, the son of William Hollister and Marjorie Lois (Renn) Barbee. Jim grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, primarily in the King City and Niles area.
Jim was a big man, topping out at 6 foot 9 inches tall! He...
Thomas H. Cipich
August 3, 2026
Thomas H. Cipich, age 87, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026. Beloved husband of Joan Cipich, nee Kmiec. Loving father of Andrew (late Rose) Cipich, Michael (Lisa) Cipich, Theresa (Rob) Majnarich, Anthony (Kristen) Cipich, and Mark Cipich. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Jim) Lezon, Matthew Cipich, Kyle (Laken) Majnarich, Alan Cipich, Keith Cipich, Corryn Cipich,...
Gary L. Crews
August 2, 2026
Gary L. Crews, age 62, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. Beloved husband of Colleen Crews nee Cuddigan. Loving father of Ashley (Zach) Joiner. Cherished grandfather of Salma Joiner. Dear brother of Jim (Maria) Crews and Bonnie (Bruce) Damm. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving dog dad to Trixie and Maggie. Gary will...
David J Ramirez
August 2, 2026
David J. Ramirez, age 33, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. Beloved son of Manuel (Late Mary Ann) Ramirez. Loving brother of Christina Rowell and the late Manuel Ramirez Jr. Cherished uncle of three nieces and one nephew, great uncle of three nephews and one niece. Dear cousin to many. David will be dearly missed by all...
Nyla Sue Burdette
August 1, 2026
Nyla Sue (Weiand) Burdette, nee Dalton, age 88, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Paul Weiand and the late Reggie Burdette. Loving mother of the late Brenda (Eddie) Aiello and Joyce (Ted) Chakos. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Zurawicz and Paul Skoglund. Preceded in death by her parents William and...
James D. Malkowski
July 31, 2026
James D. Malkowski, age 64, of South Holland, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 18, 1961 to Dorothy (nee Cholewinski) and the late Donald Malkowski. Jim is survived by his sisters; Catherine (John) Landaiche, Donna (Mark) Rolih, and brother Robert (Barbara) Malkowski and three nieces; Jessica, Julie, and Nicole and...
Sherry L. Bielefeldt
July 28, 2026
Sherry L. Bielefeldt, nee Adamski, age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Beloved wife of Jim Bielefeldt. Proud grandmother of Jeremiah and Amiah. Loving aunt of April Adamski. Dear sister of the late William Adamski, Walter Adamski, and Don Adamski. Preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Leonara Adamski. Sherry was dearly loved and...
Charles V. Milligan
July 28, 2026
Click here for directions to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (this will take you to the reception building, give the attendant the name of deceased and they will tell you which line to proceed to. It is important to arrive by 12:45 as we will be brought to committal shelter at 1:00 pm )
Charles V. Milligan, age 93, of Manteno, IL,...
Michael P. Murphy
July 26, 2026
Michael P. Murphy, age 58, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026. Loving son of Beatrice E. and the late David L. Murphy. Dearest brother of David Murphy, Christine (Derrick) Lott, and Erin Murphy. Kind and cherished uncle of Courtney, Drew, and Breanne; great-uncle of Alena. Dear nephew of many loving aunts and uncles. Michael was...
Marlene M. Sims
July 25, 2026
Marlene M. Sims, age 90, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2026. Loving mother of Marlita Ciarlo and mother-in-law of Laura Sims. Beloved grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Dear cousin and aunt to many. Preceded in death by her children Glen Dale Sims Jr., Glenn Henry Sims, Nancy Patti and...
