James I. Wagner
July 31, 2024
James I. Wagner, age 94, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Loving father of Robert (Renee) Wagner, Michael Wagner, Pamela (Gary) Hjerpe, Susan (late Jeff) Huisman, Jean (Gregg) Spathis and Mary (Steve) Knobloch. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (late Charles) Strickler and...
Robert A. Melbert
July 29, 2024
Robert A. Melbert, age 57, of Monee, IL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Jennifer A. Melbert, nee Le Mere. Loving father of Ryan, Kate and Nick Melbert. Devoted son of Guy and Lynda Melbert and dear brother of Scott Melbert. Rob lived his life by God’s Golden Rule to treat others as you wanted to...
Carolyn Hancock
July 28, 2024
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Carolyn Mae Hancock, age 88, of Lynwood, IL, went to be with her Savior on July 28, 2024 while in Hospice Care at the home of Daniel and Suzanne...
Bob Niven
July 27, 2024
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Robert “Bob” Niven, age 80, of Dolton, IL, went home to his Lord, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Donna (nee...
June Ann Rozin
July 27, 2024
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June Ann Rozin, nee Patrick, age 65, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph R. Rozin. Loving daughter of Ronald and Aurora...
Tena Pleoger
July 22, 2024
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Tena Pleoger, nee Niehof, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of...
Barry Arlen Hall
July 21, 2024
Barry Arlen Hall, 73, passed away peacefully, July 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 46 years to Suzanne Hall (maiden Van Es). Loving father of John (Lisa) Hall, Timothy (Christine) Hall, Kevin Hall, and Emily (James) Arcella. Cherished grandfather of Cadence Hall, Grant and Carter Hall, Chase and Hannah Arcella. Dear brother of Leondra (Walter) Counts. Preceded in death by...
Thomas J. Cannon
July 20, 2024
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Thomas J. Cannon, age 77, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of the southeast side of Chicago and Calumet City, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Beloved husband of the late...
Carolyn Ann Paarlberg
July 18, 2024
Carolyn Ann Paarlberg, nee Vander Aa, age 81, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Harry John Paarlberg Jr. Dear mother of Scott (Linda) Paarlberg and the late Carrie Paarlberg. Loving cousin and bonus grandma to several. Preceded in death by her parents John J. and...
April Marie Rosario
July 18, 2024
April Marie Rosario, nee Budimir, age 43, of Griffith, IN, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved mother of Jade Rosario, Angelina Rosario, Skylee Rosario, Mia Rosario, and Keagan Rosario. Cherished grandmother of Leah, Dolata and Daxton Rosario, and Charlie Luke Thomas. Loving daughter of Glenn (Kelly) Budimir and Barbara (Frank) Olshavsky. Dear sister of Gena Olshavsky and Allen...
Marilyn J. Deyoung
July 18, 2024
Marilyn J. DeYoung, nee Smits, age 76, of Crown Point, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Leonard DeYoung. Dear mother of Joseph DeYoung, Lenny L. (Shannon) DeYoung, Lori L. (Brett) Mejan, late Scott A. DeYoung, late Steven DeYoung, and daughter-in-law Shelley (Dan) Hoffman. Loving grandmother of Colin (fiancée Olivia...
Donald D. Bennett
July 17, 2024
Donald D. Bennett, age 89, of Lowell, IN, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Arlene Bennett, nee Zandstra. They were married for 56 years. He was a good and compassionate husband who cared for his wife many years as she suffered with Parkinson’s disease....
Richard C Wehrle
July 17, 2024
Richard C. Wehrle, age 83, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Karen E. Wehrle (maiden Cashman). Loving father of Juanita (Steven) Wien, Richard (Concordia “Connie”) Wehrle, Christopher (Laurie) Wehrle, Christina (Daniel) Kvachkoff and Timothy (Montine) Wehrle. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Wehrle, Samantha Wehrle, Marissa Wehrle, Nicole Cristelli, Michael Cristelli, Brandon Wehrle, Briana...
Mary Kay Stachulak
July 16, 2024
Mary Kay Stachulak, maiden Barton, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late John Frank Stachulak. Loving Mother of Michelle Stachulak and John (Steve) Cano. Cherished grandmother of Amber Oakes, Ryan Oakes, Sydney Clark, Madison Oakes and Savanah Oakes. Dear sister of Randy (Rose) Barton, Michael (Karen) Barton and Terry (Angie) Barton. Fond...
Donald J. Petrovic
July 16, 2024
Donald J. Petrovic, age 84, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Beverly Petrovic, nee Larson. Loving father of Susan (Larry) Zavis and Kristin (Dan) Sprouse. Devoted grandfather of Danielle, Austin, Nick, and Jenna. Preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Jewel Petrovic. Donald was a devoted...
David O. Pushis
July 15, 2024
David O. Pushis, age 87, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Pushis. Loving father of Glenn Pushis, Laura (Michael) Bratcher, and Neil (Jeanne) Pushis. Proud grandfather of Sarah Whitte, Emily Naylor, Ashley Pushis, Robert Pushis, and Hailey Pushis. Dear brother of the late Joanne Pushis. Preceded in death by...
Carol A. Candell
July 15, 2024
Carol A. Candell, nee O’Keefe, age 67, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024. Loving mother of Emily (Aaron) Daniels and Paul (Ashley) Candell. Cherished grandmother of Abigail and a grandson who is on the way. Dear sister of Lauren O’Keefe and the late Howard O’Keefe. Carol was a longtime volunteer and current employee...
Eugene P. Fennema
July 14, 2024
Eugene (Gene) P. Fennema, 75 years old, from South Holland, IL went to his eternal home in glory on July 14, 2024.
Gene was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan nee Loerop. They married shortly after his service from 1969 to 1971 in the United States Army.
Together they lovingly...
Frances Irene Pemble
July 14, 2024
Frances Irene Pemble, maiden Benko, age 95, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully, July 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert K. Pemble Sr. Loving mother of Robert K. Pemble Jr, Eve (James) Jensen, Paulette (Noe) Garza, and the late William A. Pemble. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Dear aunt of many nieces...
Gwain S. Zegley
July 13, 2024
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Gwain S. Zegley, nee Wozniak, age 92, of Dyer, IN formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. Loving wife of the late Raymond P. Zegley. ...
