Edward P Burke
Apr 15, 2024
Edward P. Burke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on April 15, 2024. Born on May 26, 1952, to Lauretta (née O’Neill) and Edward R. Burke, Ed was raised in Chicago Heights, IL.
Ed's legacy is carried on by his devoted wife of 40 years,...
Douglas E. Satterfield
Apr 13, 2024
We are saddened by the sudden passing of a great son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Doug is survived by his loving brother David, sisters Dawna and Diane, niece Nicole and the apple of his eye his dedicated dog Bogart. Doug is preceded in death by his wife Sandy, nee Amptmeyer (whom he lost on 9/13/21 and never...
Bert Witvoet, Jr.
Apr 13, 2024
Bert Witvoet, Jr., age 78, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Beloved husband of June Witvoet, nee Robinson. Loving father of Wayne (Kathy) Witvoet and Debbie (John) Lotton. Devoted grandfather of Candice (Jake) Gurtler, Jonathan (Jessica) Lotton, Tiffany (Josh) Blackburn, Nickolas Witvoet, Ryan (Dylan) Witvoet, Brad Witvoet, Gage Witvoet and...
Thom Dean Howell
Apr 13, 2024
Thom Dean Howell, age 74, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024. Loving husband of the late Karen Lyn Howell, nee Bellinghausen. Devoted dad of Tanya Sheely, Brian (Mary Lou) Norris, and Tiffany (John) Blosky. Cherished papa of seven. Dear brother of Kevin (Jean) Howell. Kind uncle of Zac and Paul Howell. Preceded in death by...
Gerald V. Mcdonald
Apr 13, 2024
Gerald “Gerry” V. McDonald, age 71, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Loving brother of Cecil McDonald, Doris (late James) Johnson, the late Anna Lois Lemere, the late Ruth Robinson, the late Benny McDonald, and the late Marcella Mayo. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, great uncle, and great-great uncle to many. Gerald will...
Stephen M. Paesel
Apr 10, 2024
Stephen Paesel, better known by loved ones as Steve or Stevie, from Steger, IL, passed away at 64 years old on April 10, 2024.
Stephen is survived by his children Jessica (Matthew) Berg and Keith Paesel, as well as his siblings, Ed Paesel, Tom Paesel, Jeanne (late Dean) Ramaeker, and Jeri (Barry) Potts. He is preceded in...
Kathleen M. Payovich
Apr 10, 2024
Kathleen M. Payovich, nee Sobczynski, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Beloved and doting wife for 50 years to the late Gordon Payovich. Treasured and loving mother to Steve (Jennifer) Payovich and Kristen (David) Popiolek. Proud grandmother (Ga) of Robert, Reid, and Tyler. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Van Walter...
Ronald James Parchem
Apr 10, 2024
Ronald James Parchem, age 74, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Dorothy “Dee” Parchem nee Brown. Loving father of Ronald (Jackie) Parchem Jr., Jennifer (Josh) Gallagher and Robert "Bobby" (Shelly) Parchem. Cherished grandfather of Jack, Jayden, Colton, Shira, Kenna, Darren, Bryce and Ryker. Dear brother of Bernard Parchem, John (Gaye) Parchem, Kenneth...
Charles W. Mccrary
Apr 8, 2024
Charles W. McCrary, age 82, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Loving husband of Mary McCrary (nee Cerino). Beloved father of Chuck (Jackie) McCrary, the late Mike McCrary, Greg (Trinette) McCrary, Joe (Donna) Plecas, and Dana (Andy Jeleniewski) Plecas. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Clint, Kaitlyn, Ray, Becky, Tyler, Joseph, Nicholas, Sophia,...
Mary Ann D. Gilbert
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Ann Gilbert, nee Strayer, age 89, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Austin Gilbert Sr. Loving mother of the late James Gilbert, Ann Gilbert, Diane (Arturo Sanchez) Gilbert, John (Judith) Gilbert, and Glenn (Sheena) Gilbert Jr. Proud grandmother of Anngelique (Timothy) Gilbert-Ciaverella, Claire (Ben Trepp) Gilbert, Madeline (Jonathan) Klecker,...
James J. Osterman
Apr 7, 2024
James J. Osterman, age 78, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Linda Osterman (nee Burns). Loving father of Steve (Heather) Osterman, Amy (Abdoulaye Camara) Osterman, and Christiane (Erik Dworak) Nash. Cherished grandfather of Isaac Nash, Isabelle Nash, and Max Osterman. Dear brother of Robert (Helen) Osterman and Sharon (late Sam) Crowley....
Paul A. Massignani, Sr.
Apr 5, 2024
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Paul Massignani Sr., age 73, of Dyer, Indiana, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2024. Beloved husband of Cheryl Massignani (nee Boender). Loving father of Paul (Angelica) Massignani Jr., Tina (Luke) Fagan, and Lou (Ann Marie) Massignani. Cherished grandfather of Jackson, Kearney, Delaney, Reilly,...
Dennis Patrick Cleary
Apr 4, 2024
Dennis Patrick Cleary, age 71, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Sharon Cleary nee Dowell. Loving father of Heather Cleary, Haley (Aaron Hantz) Cleary, and Lauren Cleary. Cherished grandfather of Geoffrey Geisser, Bradley (Angelica) Geisser, Marcus Geisser, Bailey (Jim) Wiskowski, Mason Strouse, Ainsley Hantz, and Landon Hantz. Great grandfather of...
John W. Kraai
Apr 2, 2024
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John W. Kraai, age 83, of Palos Heights, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Gay Kraai, nee Klompmaker. Loving father of Alison (Andrew) Weeks and Sarah Bowers. Cherished grandfather of Henry (Gina Babinec) Weeks, Charles Weeks,...
Marjorie A. Ravesloot
Apr 2, 2024
Marjorie A. Ravesloot, nee Kooima, age 93, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Henry P. Ravesloot. Loving mother of Cheryl (James) DeYoung, the late Mark (Wanda) Ravesloot, Charles Ravesloot, and Bryan Ravesloot. Proud grandmother of Jonathan (Maryn) DeYoung. Dear sister of the...
Gregory Lewis Stadt
Apr 1, 2024
Gregory Lewis Stadt, age 69, of Elmhurst, IL, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. Loving son of Carolyn (late Garland) Stadt. Dear brother of David (late Brenda Forester) Stadt, Cynthia (Gerald) Maxwell, and Daniel (Cathleen) Stadt. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be forever loved and forever missed. Memorial gathering to...
Clara Louise Brooks
Mar 31, 2024
Clara Louise Brooks, age 82, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James “Terry” Brooks. Loving mother of Kimberly Blair, Kathryn Brooks, Colleen Brooks and Keith (Priscilla) Brooks. Cherished grandmother of Cody, Cory, Ashley, Camille and Isabella and great-grandmother of Dominic, Avery, Easton and Jett. Dear Sister of Gwendolyn (late...
Lola Mae Dilbeck
Mar 31, 2024
Lola Mae Dilbeck, nee Hamlin, age 85 of Steger, Il passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024. Beloved wife of Charles E. Dilbeck. Loving mother of Darrell Eldon Dilbeck and the late Russell Todd (Juanita) Dilbeck. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Lois (Harold) Birden, late Zelma Moudy, Wanda (Paul) Wylie,...
Joan A. Novotny
Mar 31, 2024
Joan Novotny, age 84, peacefully passed away on glorious Easter Sunday to be with her Lord and Savior, March 31, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Violet and Harold Neeley. She was a resident of South Holland and was a graduate of Fox Business School. Beloved wife of Thomas Ray Novotny. Loving mother...
Salvatore P. Lanzafame
Mar 30, 2024
Salvatore P. Lanzafame , age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Joyce D. Lanzafame, nee Pesceone. Devoted father of Rick (Linda) Mitchell, Shawn (Christopher) Chelbana, Robin Taylor, the late Bradley McKendrick, and Jennifer Szura. Proud grandfather of Jarrik Mitchell, Kristin Blomquist, Nicole Chelbana, Taylor Vescovi, Caleigh Chelbana, Paige...
