Charles V Sanfratello
June 22, 2024
Charles V. Sanfratello, age 96, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully June 22, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Gladys M. Sanfratello (maiden Pozezanac). Loving father of Madaline (Robert) Roviaro, Carolyn (John) Sullivan, and Rosemary (James) Sadler. Cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by...
Juanito Souffrant
June 21, 2024
Juanito Souffrant, age 68, of Saint-Marc, Haiti and Crete, IL, passed peacefully June 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Myriam Souffrant (nee Jean-Baptiste), loving father of Michael Jeffrey and Magali Claire Isabelle, and father figure to Jeffrey King and grandfather figure to Sean King, beloved son of Jean-Marc and Dieula Souffrant, loving brother of Monique Souffrant, Reginald and Maria Souffrant,...
John B. Laninga
June 20, 2024
John B. Laninga, age 89, of Crown Point, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Beloved husband for nearly 69 years (anniversary June 23rd) to Barb Laninga, nee Smit. Loving father of Pamela (Richard) Triezenberg, Susan (late Dr. Timothy) DeBoer, Kathleen (James) Kooy, and Jeffrey (Lynnette) Laninga. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren,...
Deborah "Debbie" L. Bartolini
June 19, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” L. Bartolini, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Loving wife of Jan Bartolini. Loving mother to Jennifer Bartolini. Dear sister to Marilynn (Donald) Bartolini and the late Robert (Mary) Dorsey. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Franklin and Mary Dorsey. Deborah’s presence will be deeply missed by all...
Carol J. Norder
June 19, 2024
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Carol J. Norder, nee Kuiken, age 81, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Beloved wife of Raymond Norder. The day of her passing they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Loving mother of Raymond Norder Jr., Deborah (Jeffery) Seibt, and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Norder. Beloved grandmother of Nicolas...
Mary Lou Blankenberger
June 18, 2024
Mary Lou Blankenberger, nee Bronas, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Beloved wife of David Blankenberger. Loving mother to Lisa (John) Burgard and Tracey (Troy) Thompson. Cherished grandmother to Nicole (Emily) Burgard, Courtney Burgard, Kristin Burgard, Audriana (Scott Toomey) Thompson, Melissa (Nikko April) Thompson, Troy (Felica) Thompson Jr., Jessica (Manny Martinez) Thompson, and Zach Thompson; and...
Patricia Ann Sonsiadek
June 18, 2024
After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for many years, Patricia Ann Sonsiadek, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Merrillville, IN. Having lost her husband, the late Eugene Sonsiadek, earlier in life, Patricia became an independent woman who worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad until her retirement. She enjoyed hosting family holidays with her three children, Catherine Toyama,...
Robert N. Gunty
June 17, 2024
Robert “Bo” N. Gunty Sr., age 44, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Devoted father of Robert Gunty Jr. and Carmen Gunty. Loving son of Robert H. and Sharon Gunty. Devoted brother of Tori (Justin) Smits and Justin (Amanda) Gunty. Dear uncle to several nephews and nieces, nephew of several aunts and uncles, and cousin to...
Dorothy Hall
June 13, 2024
Dorothy Hall, age 66, of Matteson, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. Dear sister of Judy (Wade) Thames, Erma Hall-Thomas, Herman Hall, and Regina (Steven) Clemmer. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Herman and Dorothy Hall. She was loved and will be missed.
Visitation Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00...
Irene K. Saia
June 11, 2024
Irene K. Saia, nee Rzepczynski, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Loving wife of the late Steve Saia and the late Edward Grotte Sr. Devoted mother of Nadine Rouse, Ed (Sally) Grotte, Steven (Barb) Saia, and Dennis (Denise) Grotte. Cherished grandmother of Mary (Dan) Dykshorn, Christopher...
Richard K. "Rick" Heim
June 7, 2024
Richard K. “Rick” Heim, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024. Loving husband of Jacqueline Heim, nee Scheffler. Devoted father of Christine (Mark) Barajas, Lisa Rebey, Keith (Jody) Heim, Stacy Coduti, Elizabeth (Michael) Massey, Richard (Liz) Heim, and Bill (Marissa) Heim. Proud grandfather of Kaitlin, Jacob (Adrienne), Joshua (Olivia) Barajas, Brayden, and Rylan Rebey, Kylie...
Andrew N. Abatzis
June 6, 2024
Andrew N. Abatzis, age 77, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Loving husband of 56 years of Alexis S. Abatzis, nee Sadula. Devoted father of Roberta Abatzis, Lauren (Michael) Nowocin, and Jason Abatzis. Kind grandfather of Erika (Brad) Abatzis, Andrew Eagan, Shane (Sydney) Ratkovich, and Clint (Emilee) Ratkovich. Dearest brother of Niki Sherwood,...
James E. Kucaj
June 4, 2024
James E. Kucaj Sr., age 57, of DeMotte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Loving husband of Cynthia Kucaj, nee Smith. Devoted father to Jimmy Kucaj, Austin Kucaj, and Shannon Kucaj. Dear brother of the late John Kucaj. Preceded in death by his parents John and Jacquelyn Kucaj.
Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 10:00...
Jean U. Smart
June 3, 2024
Jean U. Smart (nee Doyle) Age 91, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formerly a 63-year resident of Miller Woods/Steger, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024. Loving mother to Kathleen (Thomas) Weishaar, Carolynn (Dave) Fields, and Steven Smart. She is also survived by her sister Sue Doyle, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Jean was proceeded in death by...
Gerald Roy Haut
June 2, 2024
Gerald Roy Haut, age 79, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024. Loving father of Patricia Stephens, Daryl Roy (Michelle) Haut and the late Gerald Roy Haut Jr. Long-time significant other of Martha Vanderwarf and stepfather to Andy (Dawn) Vanderwarf and the late Trudy Vanderwarf. Cherished grandfather of Ashley Michelle Haut, Kristen Renee Haut, Zachary Daryl...
Dolores B. Lomberger
June 1, 2024
Dolores B. Lomberger, nee Cassella, age 95, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Arrangements Private
James N. Wiltjer
May 31, 2024
James N. Wiltjer, age 83, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Nancy J. Wiltjer, nee Robinson. Loving father of Susan Reinsma, James (Jill) Wiltjer, and Jill (John) Boender. Cherished grandfather of Janna (Taylor) Boice, Jori Ottenhoff, Marcus (Hope) Ottenhoff, Maya Reinsma, Seth (Katelynn) Wiltjer, Deanna (Adam) Beezhold, Jaclyn (Solomon)...
Laura Widstrand
May 30, 2024
Laura Widstrand, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Marion Blocker, and her loving husband, George A. Widstrand II. Laura was the devoted mother of Randy (Christine) Widstrand, Jeff (Linda) Widstrand, David Widstrand, and the late George...
Peter Allen Groenewold
May 30, 2024
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Peter Allen Groenewold, 75, of Pensacola FL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. The family will receive guests from 9-11:30 a.m. on...
Karen Marie Hussey
May 28, 2024
Karen Marie Hussey, age 66, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Mitchell Hussey. Loving mother of Michael Patrick Hussey and Kelly Marie (Jeffery) Brook. Cherished grandmother of Morgan, Ashlinn, Lillian, Micah, Hazel and Elvira. Dear sister of Diane (Mark) Huizenga, Janet (late John) Leahy, Wayne...
