Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2024

Roger Dale Krauss, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Loving father to the late Dale R. Krauss and step-father to Steven Krauss. Dear half-brother to Brenda Kimble. Preceded in death by parents Clarence and Marjorie Krauss. Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Roger’s presence will...

Mar 6, 2024

Stephen V. Pietras, age 94, of Highland, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  Loving husband of the late Balbine “Belle” Pietras, nee Kaminski.  Devoted father of Sharon (Edward) Brosius, and Michael Pietras.  Proud grandpa of Jennifer (Jason) Wilkerson; great-grandpa of Kendall, Asher, and Roselyn Belle Wilkerson.  Dear brother of the...

Mar 6, 2024

Lois L. Listak, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Listak. Loving mother to Linda (Raymond) Baker and Lora (Richard) Weber. Cherished grandmother to Raymond William, Alex Charles, Michelle (Chris), and Andrew (Katie).  Kind great-grandmother to Kara, Mia, and Keith. Dear sister to Mabel (late William) Gillispie. Preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2024

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Candido Ciaparrone, age 92, late of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Steger, IL.  Born July 18, 1931 in Faiano, Italy, and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  Loving and devoted husband of 68 years of Letizia Ciaparrone, nee Battipaglia.  Devoted father of Mario Ciaparrone, and Anna (Phil) Coniglio.  Proud grandfather of...

Mar 5, 2024

Donald “Don” Edward Forrest, age 91, passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home in South Chicago Heights. Don was born in Chicago Heights in 1932. At the age of 19, he entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country as a Radio Intercept Operator in Korea, where he was honored to received four service...

Mar 4, 2024

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James Gritter, age 85, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Jim was born in Grand Rapids, MI, moved to southern Ontario for many years when his father was commissioned with starting areas churches...

Mar 4, 2024

Michaelyn Devivo, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024. Beloved mother of Michael Devivo. Loving grandmother to Angelina, Michael, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Josephine Devivo and brother Joseph Devivo. Michaelyn’s presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Mar 3, 2024

Donald W. Reithknecht, age 76, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Beloved father of Paul (Marithza) Reithknecht, Donna (Mark) Pieczynski, Kristin Reithknecht, the late Kimberly Vasser, and the late Robert Reithknecht. Cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (Joseph) Jenkins, the late Richard Reithknecht, Judith (Greg) Schultz and the...

Mar 2, 2024

Karen N. Krygsheld, nee Bandstra, age 82, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John B. Krygsheld.  Loving mother of Jeff (late Darcy) Krygsheld, Jack (Valerie) Krygsheld, Tim (Sheila) Krygsheld, Dan (Beaulah) Krygsheld and the late Thomas Krygsheld. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and...

Mar 1, 2024

Marion M. Torrenga, née Mapes, age 96, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Gilbert Torrenga. Dearest sister to the late Lloyd (late Harriet) Mapes, late Wesley (late June) Mapes, late Raymond Mapes, and late Robert (late Mildred) Mapes. Kind aunt to Tom Mapes, James Mapes, late Dorothy Mapes, late Robert Mapes,...

Feb 29, 2024

Leona B. Macocha, nee Berdis, age 100, late of Dyer formerly of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Loving wife of the late Matthew M. “Mitch” Macocha.  Devoted mother of Charmaine (Fred) Blissmer, Janet (late Jim) Antilla, Susan (Allen) Hruskoci, Ellen (Jim) Harte, and Michael (Lisa) Macocha.  Proud grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 29.  Dearest sister...

Feb 27, 2024

Ricky A. Castillo unexpectedly gained his wings on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Treasured son of Armando and Rachel Castillo. Loving brother to Eddie and Tiffany Castillo, Jazmin Castillo, Armando and Rebecca Castillo, and Lorenzo Castillo. Fun-loving uncle to Mason, Meila, EJ, and Easton. Adored Grandson of Andy and Linda Castillo, Melody Loya, and Eleazar Loya. Cherished nephew, devoted cousin,...

Feb 27, 2024

Walter Richard Kunkes Sr., age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Aneta Kunkes. Loving father of Walter Richard (Connie) Kunkes Jr. and Daniel (Karen Kozak) Kunkes and father-in-law of Kari Peterson Kunkes. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Anita, Scott, Joshua, Nickolas, Heather, Tabitha, and Samantha Nowak. Dear great-grandfather of 8 great grandchildren. Kind...

Feb 27, 2024

David Angel Sanchez, age 13, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Beloved son of Emma (Edgar Nava) Tijerina and Israel Sanchez. Loving brother of Angela Sanchez, Victor Sanchez, Sebastian Sanchez and Adrian Sanchez. Cherished grandson of Irene Tijerina and Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez. Dear nephew of Steve (Sandra) Tijerina, Daniel (Christy) Melendrez...

Feb 26, 2024

Carol J. Housman, nee Slager, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Donald R. Housman (2007). Carol was a loving mother to Keith (Margie) Kelderhouse of Monticello, IN, Gail (Mike) Vermeulen of Cedar Lake, IN, Todd (Deb) Kelderhouse of Dyer, IN and Bonnie (Housman) and Craig Feenstra...

Feb 25, 2024

Austin James Bruinsma, age 20, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved son of Amy (Loren) Smith and Eric (Kelly) Bruinsma. Dear brother of Zakary, Troy, Kelsey, and Noah. Cherished grandson of Kathy and late Jim Bruinsma, Patricia and Vern Stadt (late Larry Smith), Dean and Vanessa Doty, Brian and Debbie Kolosh.  Austin was loved by his...

Feb 25, 2024

Presley Dean Martinez DeYoung, age 20, of Gary, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL , passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024.  Loving son of Ryan (Angela) DeYoung and  Anna Martinez.  Dear brother of Lillian Martinez, Jonas Martinez DeYoung, Carlie Pecoraro, and Vinnie Pecoraro. Cherished grandson of Ray and Randi DeYoung, Albert Martinez, and Irma Sanchez.  Devoted cousin to...

Feb 25, 2024

Evelyn Van Deursen, nee Hensley, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Simon “Sam” Van Deursen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Angela) Van Deursen and Jennifer (Jim) Sterling. Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Emily Van Deursen, and Jessica, Jamie, Joshua, and Jason Sterling; great-grandmother of Jacobi and Presley....

Feb 23, 2024

Ollie Bell Russell, nee Williams, age 86 of South Holland, IL passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024.  Loving mother of Daryl (Vasna) Gearon and the late Derrick (Kristal LaFary) Russell, Sr.  Devoted grandmother of Mylaun Todd, Mayia Todd, Janae Neese, Derrick Russell, Jr., Temica LaRielle Dye and great-grandmother of Ja-Niyah Davis.  Dear sister of Mabel Simmons and a...

Feb 23, 2024

Romelia Hernandez, nee Villarreal, age 68, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2024.  Loving wife of Jose Luis Hernandez Gomez.  Devoted mother of Juan J. (Maria del Rosio) Hernandez, and Adan (April) Hernandez.  Cherished grandmother of Julian A. Hernandez, Luis Miguel Hernandez, and Damon Hernandez.  Dearest sister of Joe, Hector, Myrthala, Luis, and Romelia...