Alba Marge Christo
August 25, 2024
Alba Marge Christo nee Granno, age 88, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of the late Edward M. "Eddie" Christo. Loving mother of Raymond (Diane) Christo, Robert (Deborah) Christo and Rodney (Suzie) Christo. Dear grandmother of Erica, Bethany, Matthew, Nicholas and Gabrielle and great...
Janice D. Lane
August 22, 2024
Janice D. Lane, nee Evett, age 70, of St. John, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lane Sr. Loving mother of Jack (Joellen) Lane Jr. and Bill (April) Lane. Devoted nana of Taylor, Daniel, Ashton, Lexi, and Allison. Dear sister of Beverly (Ralph) Mulvihill, and the late William (late Julie) Evett. ...
Joanne M. Groen
August 22, 2024
Joanne Groen, nee Verbeek, age 93, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank Groen. Loving mother of Gayle (Gary) Hofstra, Greg (Carolyn) Groen, and Lynn (Tom) Evenhouse. Devoted grandmother of Chad Hofstra, Jodi (Chris) Pena, Katie (Mike) Cruz, the late Michael Hofstra, Amy (John) Jenkins,...
Evelyn M Palon
August 22, 2024
Evelyn M Palon, age 86, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Mildred Palonka. Evelyn will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mass of Christian Burial to take place Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00 A.M. directly at St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W...
Amy L. Malavolta
August 19, 2024
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Amy L. Malavolta, nee Johnson, age 48, of Valparaiso, IN passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. Dear mother of Arielle (Chris), Alessandra, Noah, and Ayden. Loving daughter of Dennis...
Joseph L. Hynek
August 19, 2024
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Joseph L. Hynek , age 95, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024. He is survived by his two loving...
Curtis G. Nelson Sr.
August 17, 2024
Curtis G. Nelson Sr., age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Terry Nelson, nee Koster. Loving father of Amie (Robert Teunissen) Nelson, Brandi (Stephen) Janowiak, and Curtis (Rachel) Nelson Jr. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Madeline, Megan, Hanna, Chloe, Emma, and Teddy. Dear son of Ellen and the late Roy Nelson. Dear brother...
Jeannette H. Hopkins
August 17, 2024
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Jeannette H. Hopkins, nee Baker, age 76 of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved wife of Mark Hopkins. Loving mother of Lisa (Marc) Crady. Doting...
Juanita Pauline Roberson
August 14, 2024
Juanita Pauline Roberson, age 87, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Roberson. Loving mother to Paula Harn, Dennis Roberson, Michael Roberson, Debra (Kenneth) Mann, and Penny Scheel. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Dear sister to Nilma McDonald and Naomi Burnetti. Preceded...
David Carboni
August 14, 2024
David Carboni age 83, of Park Forest, IL, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beloved father of Lisa (Rick) Bisping, Katrinia (Robert) Kraemer, and Sheila Panus. Loving grandfather of Joshua Bisping, Luke Bisping, Caleb (Christina) Demel, Mason (Morgan) Demel, Alayna Demel, Sarah (Matthew) Jandt, and Julia...
Gysbert Van Baren
August 13, 2024
Gysbert Van Baren, age 71, of Dyer, IN, died in the Lord and received the reward of grace on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Joanne Van Baren, nee Stouwie. Loving father of Philip (Karen) Van Baren, Christy Wigger, Michelle Van Baren, Eric (Tiffany) Van Baren, and Todd (Karla) Van Baren. Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 5...
Celia R. Lopez
August 13, 2024
Celia R. Lopez, nee Reyes, age 77, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Jose Lopez. Loving mother of Juan (Maria) Lopez. Proud grandmother of Emiliano and Sebastian. Dearest sister of the late Maria Reyna, Refugia (late Jose) Amador, Gloria (late Delfino) Mendoza, Aurora (Juan) Perez, Esperanza Reyes, and Elvira (late...
Guadalupe Lopez
August 12, 2024
Guadalupe Lopez Sr., age 73, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Pamela Lopez. Loving father of Guadalupe Lopez Jr., Lisa Barbosa and Leslie Lopez. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Lopez, Angelique Lopez, Abigail Lopez, Kayla Barbosa, Laila Barbosa, Janessa Barbosa, and Mason Barrera. Great-grandfather of Aida Lopez and Tyler Lopez Jr. Loving...
Stanley A. Witulski
August 9, 2024
Stanley A. Witulski, age 82, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 9, 2024. Loving husband of Susan M. Witulski, nee Cisinski. Devoted father of Sarah Witulski and Carlotta (Ridha) Tlich. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Mehdi, Collin, and Lincoln. Dear brother of the late John “Jack” Witulski. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Sally Witulski. ...
Randy P. Alexander
August 7, 2024
Randy P. Alexander, age 69, suddenly, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Devoted father of Bobby (Sam) Brooks, Ryan (Sara) Brooks, Cross Reed, and Brinn (Alex) Reed. Proud grandpa of Benjamin, Kennedy, and Leo Brooks. Longtime partner of Jane Brooks and Tammy Reed. Preceded in death by his parents Robert...
Pamela J. Haser
August 4, 2024
Pamela J. Haser, nee Lawless, age 72, of Dyer, IN passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Scott W. Haser. Dear mother of Traci (Philip) Mazur. Cherished grandmother of Kailey and Allison. Pamela was loved by her family and will be missed. Private services entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN,
Roberta Genevieve Bonner
August 4, 2024
Roberta Genevieve Bonner, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Minnesota, on August 4, 2024. Born on June 23, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Genevieve (Hendricks) Dixon and Henry Dixon.
Roberta graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1965 and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Education from...
Dorothy Mae Gregory
August 3, 2024
Dorothy Mae Gregory, nee Naus, age 93, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Charles Tenbrock, and the late Michael Gregory. Loving mother of the late Linda Ward, Dorothy Bouquet, Donna Kaptain, and the late Lori (John) Barker. Devoted grandmother of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Lawrence Naus....
Irene M. Wilson
August 3, 2024
Irene M. Wilson, nee Battreece, age 88, late of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024. Loving wife of the late Jesse A. Wilson, and the late Theodore R. "Jack" Handcox. Devoted mother of Katrina (late James) Wilson-Bullock, Jesse (Cynthia) Wilson, Valerie (late Allen) Brown, Peteesa (Kevin) Curb, Zynn (Tiny) Handcox, Delveck Handcox, Jei (Lynn) Wilson, and...
Cecil L. Mcdonald
August 1, 2024
Cecil L. McDonald, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Loving brother of Doris (late James) Johnson, the late Anna Lois Lemere, the late Ruth Robinson, the late Benny McDonald, the late Marcella Mayo and the late Gerald McDonald. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, great uncle, and great-great uncle to many. Cecil...
