Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2023

Anselm “Pat” LaPat, age 81, of Darien, IL, formerly of South Holland, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Carolyn LaPat, nee Wheeler. Devoted father of Rosemary (Bob) Fier, Robert (Kimberly) LaPat, and Jim (Misty) LaPat. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Ashley), Ariel, Ian, Nathan and Aiden. Great-grandfather of Shane, Olivia, and Charlie. Dear brother of the late Bernard...

Oct 18, 2023

James H. Madden, age 68, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Dear brother of John (Jeannie) Madden, Maureen (Gary) Campbell, and Kathy Barnas (Adam Mcinturff).  Uncle of Shawn Madden, Gary Lee Campbell (Sarah Taylor), Jennifer Barnas Alfini (Gino), Billy Mcinturff and AJ Mcinturff.  Preceded in death by his parents James F. and Mary (nee Craven) Madden.  ...

Oct 17, 2023

Luisa Chavez de Robles, nee Acevedo, age 90, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.   Loving mother of Abraham (Silvia) Montalvo.  Cherished grandmother of Junior Montalvo, Brenda Santos, and Jessica Correa.  Great-grandmother of Mariani Santos, Cristian Santos, Jonathan Montalvo, Joshua Santos, Ivan Correa, Mayah Correa, and Daleyza Santos. Great-great grandmother of Ximena Guzman.  Preceded in...

Oct 15, 2023

Dennis S. Rhodes, age 72, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Debbie Rhodes nee Kraus. Loving father of Erik Rhodes. Dear brother of Jeff (Lisa) Rhodes, and Bruce (Laura) Rhodes. Fond uncle of three nieces and one nephew. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth Rhodes and step-mother Ruby Rhodes. He...

Oct 14, 2023

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Sharlotte A. Smits, nee Visser, age 80, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Beloved wife of Glenn Smits.  Loving mother of Timothy (Stacia) Smits, Karen (Donald) Egeler, and Shelly (James) Hicks.  Cherished grandmother of Lorin Smits,...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Wojcicki nee Vahos, age 92, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Wojcicki Jr. Loving mother of Brenda Ann (late Robert) Bartolini, Alan (Doris) Wojcicki and Susan (James) Bova. Cherished grandmother of Robert Frank Bartolini Jr, Jennifer Ann(Eric) Rozenich, Samantha Marie Bova and Vincent John Bova, Dorian (Doug)...

Oct 13, 2023

Harriet J. Steele, nee Mildaus, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 13, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Edward Steele. Devoted mother of Mary (Tony) Garcia, Elizabeth (Scott) Cates, Janet (William) Maher, the late James Steele, and late Michael Steele.  Proud grandmother of Anjelica. Lauren, Nicole, Eric, and Zachery; great-grandmother of Mia.  Kind aunt of...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert Dale Wells, age 71, of University Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years of Rita Wells. Loving father of Bridgette (Steven) Camp, John Scalzo, and Robert (Shanel) Wells. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Kimm) Brzezniak, Joseph (Cinthya) Brzezniak, and Taylor Wells and great-grandfather of Thiago Brzezniak. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Oct 12, 2023

Donna Zeszutko (Miller), a long time Steger, IL resident, passed away in her home on October 12, 2023 at the age of 77.

Donna was known for her kindness and making anyone laugh who she met. She was a community Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, and Friend; filling the role of someone you never knew you needed...

Oct 12, 2023

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Barbara Cook, nee Marquardt, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Cook.  Loving mother of Glenn Cook, Scott (late Ann) Cook, and the late Jeffrey Paul Cook.  Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and...

Oct 12, 2023

Gordon Payovich, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023. Devoted and loving husband for 50 years to Kathleen Payovich, nee Sobczynski. Cherished and doting father to Steve (Jennifer) Payovich, and Kristen (David) Popiolek. Proud grandfather (Grampy) of Robert, Reid, and Tyler. Brother to Peter Payovich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chad...

Oct 10, 2023

Penny E. Deren, nee Griffin, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Loving wife of Roger Deren.  Devoted mother of Nicole (Stephan) Pochron and Timothy (Rachel) Deren.  Cherished Mema of Anthony and Brenden Pochron, Caleb, Ryan, Lilly, and Grace Deren.  Dear sister of Michael (Debbie) Griffin, Becky (late Earl) Willoughby, Kim (John) Fernandez, Chris Griffin,...

Oct 10, 2023

Donald K. Spender, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Loving husband of Cynthia Spender, nee Verhagen.  Devoted father of Michael (Nicole) Spender, Melissa (Karl) Marx, and Marc (Lauren) Spender.  Cherished grandfather of Stella, Camreigh, Anna, Klara, and Dean. Dear brother of Larry (Sandi) Spender and Linda (Jerry) Tessarolo.  ...

Oct 10, 2023

Click here to view the livestream of the funeral service https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH George Allan De Vries went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 75. George was born in Chicago (Roseland), IL to George and Dorothy De Vries and was the oldest of 3 children. He graduated from Chicago Christian High School in...

Oct 9, 2023

Paul M. Strand, age 78, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carol Strand, nee Fleischer.  Loving brother of Ronald Strand and Douglas (John Bell) Strand. Brother-in-law of John (Judith) Fleischer, Gayle (Roger) Rollins, and Lynne (Douglas) Stebbins.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his...

Oct 7, 2023

The Funeral Service for June will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.  Livestream will begin after the first song around  10:00 a.m. (central time).   The video will not appear on the page until  10:00 a.m. Follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel

Eleanor “June” Dahlman, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7th,...

Oct 7, 2023

Linda S. Schoon, nee Van Til, age 70, of Highland, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Kenneth Schoon. Loving mother of  David (Lisa) Schoon, Nicole (Jason) Smit, and Mark (Amanda) Schoon.  Loving and caring grandmother of Lainey, Bryson, Oliver, Simon, Ari, Leo, Saya, and Andre. Dear sister...

Oct 7, 2023

Matthew Gabryszak, age 60, late of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023.  Loving husband of Alicia Gabryszak, nee Aleman.  Devoted father of Jaime (Kevin) Heath, and Jeremy Gabryszak.  Proud grandfather of Hailey, Hunter, and Harper Heath.  Dear brother of David Lindsey, Pamela Halpin, Debra Lindsey, Andrew Gabryszak, the late James Lindsey, and the late Monica...

Oct 5, 2023

Marilyn DeYoung, nee Hoekstra, age 77, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Loving wife of Peter DeYoung.  Devoted mother of Linda (late Kenneth) Postma, Lori (John) Billstrand, Eileen (John) Bonnema.  Cherished grandmother of Justine (Samuel) Vroom, Shane Postma, Alec Billstrand, Kaelyn Billstrand, Danielle (Vance) Venhuizen, Jaclene Bonnema, and Kylie...

Oct 5, 2023

Charles Roy Carrillo, age 77, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Loving father of Michael (Shannon) Carrillo and Deborah (late Todd) Allen. Cherished grandfather of Kristine (Mike), Michael (Brittany), Jessica (James), Tiffany, Nicholas and the late Jeffrey and great-grandfather of Gabriel, Faith, Jacob, Rain, M’Kenzi, Leila, Micah, James, Chase, Reya, Chelsea, Olivia and Jessica. Dear...