Obituary Listing

September 18, 2024

Janice C. Hanson, age 70, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  Loving longtime partner of Jim Leslie.   Devoted mother of Amanda Longton, Andrew Casper, and Jen Sheehy.  Cherished grandmother of Ruby Rose Longton, Grayson Charles Casper, and Avery Eleanore Casper.  Dearest sister of Jeri Harte, Jeanne Balog, Judi Rowan, and Joy Young. Kind aunt...

September 16, 2024

Kenneth A. Peterson, Jr., age 58 of Steger, Illinois, passed away suddenly, September 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 26 years to Alice Peterson nee Bruen. Loving father of Kate Bilotta, Alex (Jackie) Peterson, Randall (Riley) Peterson, and Cameron Peterson. Cherished grandfather “Pop” of Mia and Luna.  Dearest brother of Kim (Phil) Hantak and Kari Kunkes. Caring son of the...

September 14, 2024

Miguel Frankie Zambrano, age 40, of Gary, IN, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of Yannelly Zambrano, nee Martinez.  Devoted father of Da’Sanni Frankie Zambrano, Roxana Y. Mendez, and Erasmo A. Zambrano.  Loving son of Salvador and Rosa Zambrano. Dear brother of Mercedes G. Yruegas, Ruby L. Zambrano, Salvador Zambrano Jr., and Ivan Zambrano. Kind uncle of...

September 12, 2024

Mary Lynn Stryker, nee Wilson, age 66 of Thornton, IL passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  Beloved wife of Boyd "Bud" Witvoet. Loving step-mother of Rob (Chris) Witvoet and Amanda (William) McMahan. Devoted grandmother of Drew, Elizabeth, Rayna, James, and Peter.  Dear sister of Cheryl (Ken) Webber.  Preceded in death by her parents James and Lucille Wilson.

September 10, 2024

Donna Ferro, nee Davidovitch, age 66, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Devoted mother of Jay Ferro and Ken (Candace) Ferro. Proud grandmother of Gracie Alexis Ferro. Loving partner of Jack Van Drunen. Dear sister of Robert Davidovitch, the late Alexis Baar, and the late Rick (Lisa) Davidovitch. Cherished “sister by choice” of Cindy...

September 9, 2024

Therese A. Philbin, age 60, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024.  Dear sister to John Philbin, Mary Kay (Cheryl Muench) Philbin, Timothy (Deean) Philbin, Patrick (Jen) Philbin, Thomas (Lorri) Philbin, Margaret Philbin, Kathleen (Rick Robles) Philbin, and Christopher Philbin.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces, and nephews.  Cherished friend of Beth Tarrant....

September 8, 2024

Catherine (Dykstra) Meuzelaar (nee Recker), age 91, a lifelong resident of Lansing, IL, and more recently of Munster, IN, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, in the presence of family members.

Catherine was preceded in death by her two husbands, Martin Dykstra and William (“Bill”) Meuzelaar, who died in 1976 and 2016, respectively.

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September 8, 2024

Patrick W. Sullivan, age 90, late of St. John, IN and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Gloria L. Sullivan, nee Senese. Loving father of Maureen (John) O’Connor, Patrick (Janine) Sullivan, Michael (Lisa) Sullivan and Nancy Sullivan. Devoted grandpa of Robby (Sarah) Steinberg, Ryan (Mystical) Steinberg, Patrick Sullivan, Paige...

September 7, 2024

Ronald J. Csonka, age 91 of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Csonka, nee Szubert.  Father of Christopher Csonka (deceased) and Laura Williams. Grandfather to Christina (Cody Owens), Natalie (Cole Cornett) Darby and Kelly Williams. Great-grandfather to Caleigh and Christopher Owens.

Ron is also survived by...

September 7, 2024

Nancy Alaine Peach, nee Sons, age 85, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Peach Sr.  Devoted mother of Kenneth (Tammy) Peach Jr., the late Kevin (Kathy) Peach, Kurt (Colleen) Peach, Kathy (Dan) Urchell, and Kerry (Cynthia) Peach.  Proud grandmother of 13 and  great-grandmother of 12.  Dear sister...

September 5, 2024

Julia L. DeYoung, nee Terpstra, age 65, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024.  Loving wife of Alan J. DeYoung.  Devoted mother of Amanda DeYoung.  Dearest sister of Dave (Vicki) Terpstra and Kathy (Ronald) Spengler; step-sister of Sally (Dan) Degoey and Judy (Tony) Rivera.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

September 5, 2024

Carolyn Stadt nee Holtz, age 90 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, September 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Garland H Stadt. Loving mother of late Gregory Stadt, David (late Brenda Forster) Stadt, Cynthia Maxwell, and Daniel (Cathleen) Stadt. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by five siblings and parents: Harry...

September 4, 2024

Joan F. Hauser, nee Koch, age 81, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Hauser III. Loving mother of Lori (Steve) Wagner, Edward (Terrie) Hauser IV, Karen (Matt) Adduci, Steven (Cheryl) Hauser, and Mike (Melanie) Hauser.  Proud grandmother of Justin Hauser, Brett Wagner, Courtney (Adam) Lipe,...

September 2, 2024

Theresa “Teri” St. Pierre nee Fuller, age 71 of Steger, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love on September 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” A. St. Pierre Jr. Loving mother of Kirsten, Matthew (Alexandria), Toni Ann, and Bridget St. Pierre.  Cherished grandmother of Ethan, Samantha, Beau, Dominick, Noah, Caine, Josselyn, Marco, Charlotte, Elayna, Wyatt, and Willow....

September 1, 2024

Kirk R. Bryce, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  Beloved husband of Victoria K. Bryce, nee Schultz.  Loving father of Michael (Nisha) Walker, Thomas (Jamie) Walker, and the late William Walker.  Devoted grandfather of Tyson, Gage, Blair and Aubrey. Dear brother of Kimberly Chapman and Boyer Bryce.  Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews....

August 31, 2024

Velma Guillermo-Hernandez, age 53, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024.  Loving wife of Ramiro Hernandez.  Devoted mother of Ulyssa Hernandez, Priscilla Hernandez, and Amaya Hernandez. Dearest sister of Joe Guillermo, San Juana Guillermo, Victoria Castillo, late Yolanda (Alberto) Espinosa, Diana Garcia, Arnulfo (Stacey) Guillermo, Norma Tuggle, Arturo (Eva) Guillermo, Bernice Rodriguez, late Nestor Guillermo,...

August 30, 2024

Barbara Sue Lane, nee Zurek, age 84 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Milford Lane. Loving mother of Tabitha A. Lane, Milford A. Lane, and Elizabeth M. Lane. Devoted grandmother of Dominic A. Franze, Jeremy P. John, Alexis A. Lane, and Casey L. Lane. Proud great-grandmother of Wesley E....

August 29, 2024

Jacqueline Jean Slawnikowski, nee Johnson, age 75 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James Slawnikowski Sr. Loving mother of James (Charlene) Slawnikowski Jr., Timothy Slawnikowski, Mary (Matthew) Seery, and Jennifer (Jonathan) Dunlap. Devoted grandmother of James Jerome Slawnikowski III, Stanley Slawnikowski, Jerzy Dunlap, MacKenzie Dunlap, Elijah Slawnikowski, and Tiffany...

August 28, 2024

Zofia Kaim, nee Zawada, age 71 of East Hazel Crest, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Karol Kaim. Loving mother of Debbie (Eric) Van Vossen and Jerry (Dawn) Kaim. Devoted grandmother of Jacob and Sofia Van Vossen. Dear sister of Leona (late Edwin) LaBuda, Wojtek (Bozena) Zawada, Piotor (Zofia) Zawada, and Anna...

August 26, 2024

Click here to watch the live stream of George's funeral service https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH ** Due to the ongoing construction on Rt. 30, click here for an alternate route to the funeral home if you are coming from the West: Alternate Route George Ratkovich, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. Loving husband of the late...