Obituary Listing

Jan 10, 2024

Joey A. Keating, age 38, of Crete, IL passed away, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Loving son of Patrick and Annette (nee Scott) Keating.  Devoted brother of Jenny (Ryan) Keating-Moore.  Cherished Uncle of Riley and Mason.  Dear nephew to several aunts and uncles and cousin to many. Joey was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Preceded...

Jan 10, 2024

Kenneth “Lee” Turnbough, age 62, of Schererville, IN, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  Loving husband of Karen A. Turnbough, nee Gronowski. Devoted father of Kailee Turnbough, Zack Turnbough, and Ashlee Turnbough.  Brother of Bruce Turnbough, Tracey Parson, and Paul Turnbough. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2024

Rosemary Slama, nee Sinopoli, age 73 of Valparaiso, IN formerly of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Rosemary is survived by one daughter: Kelly (Steve) Osberg; one son: Charles McCraig; two grandchildren: Emily and Aiden Osberg and 1 great-grandchild: Niko Osberg.  She is also survived by a sister: Connie (Patrick) Morley and a brother: Frank...

Jan 8, 2024

Kenneth W. Cook, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024.  Beloved husband of Barbara A. Cook, nee Ziemer. Loving father of Tim (Julie) Cook and Julie Cook. Proud grandfather of Madeline (Josiah) Livingston and Josiah Cook.  Dear brother of the late Eileen (late Dale) Vieau.  Kenneth was a cameraman for CBS for over...

Jan 6, 2024

Norma Jean (Egeler) Marmie, 90, of Traverse City, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Empire, Michigan, and raised on South Manitou Island. She is the daughter of Harold Tobin and Shirley Loretta (Denny) Tobin.

She graduated from Empire High School. Norma worked as an LPN at the original Traverse...

Jan 5, 2024

Liew Alee Bretz, nee Jaingarm, age 78, of Homewood, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 5, 2024. Loving wife of Joseph Bretz. Devoted mother of Joy Serletic, Lee Jackson; Loving step-mother of Jennifer Peterson, and Catherine (Ladia) Jerabek. Cherished grandmother of Kaia Deja Jackson, Anna Maria Jerabek and Isabel Rose Jerabek. Preceded in death by her parents...

Jan 4, 2024

Elaine R. Ogdon nee Flickinger, age 85, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully January 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Ogdon Sr. Loving mother of Kathleen (Ralph) Shutts, Jeffrey Ogdon and Robert (Mary) Ogdon Jr. Cherished grandmother of J.R. (Betsey) Shutts, Melissa (Austin) Greathouse, Megan (Eric Hunckler) Shutts, Nicole Shutts and Matthew (Ashley) Gocal and great-grandmother...

Jan 4, 2024

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Martin “Mick” A. Brouwer, age 87, of Schererville, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of Eleanor “Ellie” Brouwer nee Ticgelaor.  Loving father of Rick (Pam) Brouwer, Pam (Dave) Voss, Amy (Bobby) Nelson, and the late infant Kenneth Wayne Brouwer.  Cherished grandfather...

Jan 3, 2024

Joyce P. Radtke, age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Prairie Manor in Chicago Heights, IL.

She was born July 5, 1929, to the late Fred and Verdell (LaRue) Kelley. She enjoyed reading, fishing, crocheting, Pinochle and listening to country music, especially George Strait.

She is survived by sons George (Marsha) Radtke, Hortonville;...

Jan 3, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rossi, age 88, of Dyer, Indiana, formerly of  Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, January 3, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Ann Rossi, nee Griese. Loving father of Mark (Robin) Rossi, Patrick (Diana) Rossi, Debra (Rodger) Stasko, and William (John Powers) Rossi. Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and great-grandfather of eleven great grandchildren. Dear brother...

Jan 3, 2024

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Robert G. Bultema, age 93, of St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine A. Bultema nee Hoogewerf.  Loving father of Ken (Pat) Bultema, William (Sharon) Bultema,...

Dec 31, 2023

Neil Douglas Thomas, a devoted husband, father, and pap-pap, peacefully departed this world on December 31, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 2, 1954, Neil was preceded in death by his father Ken, mother Pat, step-father Dean, son Keith, and granddaughter Shyann.

Neil is survived by his loving wife, Karen, and children:...

Dec 29, 2023

Sandra Illum nee Paulson, age 51, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Cory L. Illum. Loving mother of Jordan Illum, Carter Illum and Kylie (Derek) Wehrmann. Cherished grandmother of Payton. Dear sister of Karen (John) Grill. Loving daughter of Warren (Mary Lou) Paulson. Sandra will be dearly missed by all...

Dec 29, 2023

Joseph S. Wojcik, age 65, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. Beloved son of Dorene (late Joseph Sr) Wojcik. Loving brother of Julianne (John) Pearce, Joanna (Henry) Toppett, and John (Linda) Wojcik. Cherished uncle of Danielle, Austin, Ian, Elizabeth, John II, and Adrian. Joseph will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved...

Dec 29, 2023

Harold R. “Buddy” Michalski Jr., age 73, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 29, 2023.  Loving partner of 30 years to Kellie Nowakowski.  Devoted father of Tonia Michalski and Tony Michalski. Cherished grandfather of Taylor Michalski and Chase Dawson.  Dear brother of Gloria Michalski, Gayle Michalski, Gwen Fox, Mary Michalski-Babbitt, Theresa Klinsky, Juanita (William) Gecas, and the...

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy C. VanderWoude, nee Clark, age 85, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Loving wife of the late William VanderWoude.   Devoted mother of Terri (fiancé Mark Rincon) VanderWoude,  Brenda (Hugh) Olson, and the late John VanderWoude and Jeffrey VanderWoude.  Cherished grandmother of Leslie (Josh) McCormick, Heather (Sang) Hwang, and Sarah (Justin) McCoy; great-grandmother of Aiden,...

Dec 28, 2023

David E. Danrich, age 84, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Loving husband of 53 years to Kathleen Danrich, nee Kane.  Beloved father of Joseph (Wendy) Danrich, Scot (Karen) Danrich, Douglas (Darlene) Holben, Christopher (Annamaria) Holben.  Cherished grandpa of Joseph Jr., Jessica, Wren, Joshua, Christopher Jr., and Kyle; great-grandpa of Owen, Joshua, Jr., Zoey, and...

Dec 27, 2023

Barbara Sue Sutton (Susie Salamone), age 74, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Harvey, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Loving mother of Barbara Lee Hornung, Dottie Salamone and the late Julie Salamone. Cherished grandmother of William Lester, Jimmy Orendorff, Nicole Salamone and great-grandmother of Elisa Lester. Dear sister of the late Jackie Sutton, Linda (Charles) Bailey, Keith Sutton,...

Dec 27, 2023

Gerald G. Witvoet, age 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  Loving husband of Joan Witvoet nee Roggemann.  Devoted father of Jeffery Witvoet and Tamara (Arthur) Kreykes.  Proud grandfather of Charlotte (Richard) Kreykes-Baxter, Gerald Kreykes, Emily (Joel II) Kreykes-Bollero, and Arie Kreykes.  Cherished great-grandfather of Joel Bollero III, and Valentino Bollero....

Dec 26, 2023

Dorothy E. Pentel, nee Franson, age 99, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Stanley D. Pentel.  Dearest aunt and great-aunt of Mark (Monica) Crow, Nanci (Steve) Nydam, Stephani Nydam, Austin (Abby) Nydam, Kathleen (Brad) Henning, Ashlee Callard, Jameson Brooks, Jexson Klein, and many other nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death...