Obituary Listing

Dec 18, 2023

Dominic J. Cristelli, age 80, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Judy Cristelli nee Hindmon. Cherished brother of the late Roseann Torkelsen, Annette (late Richard) Corradetti, Philip (Caralie) Cristelli and Anna Cristelli-Willett. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law of Lisa Hindmon. Devoted son of the late Dominic...

Dec 18, 2023

Robert G. Stokey III, age 79, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of Lois Stokey, nee Behan.  Loving father of Robert (Erin) Stokey, Gregory (Karen) Stokey, Kimberlee (Brian) Knight, Thomas (Jody) Novak, Ashley Reinike, and the late Deanna Baziw.  Devoted grandfather of  Andrew, Joseph...

Dec 17, 2023

Kevin E. Reiners, age 58, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Cherished son of Wilma and Edgar Reiners. Loving brother of Sharon (late Larry) Browne, Debbie (Doug) Blake, and Mark Reiners. Proud uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Kevin will be remembered for his soft heart and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed playing...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul M. Knapczyk, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Loving father of Angela (Theodore) Ciciora. Proud grandfather of Angela and Alex.  Dear brother of Edward (Jane) Knapczyk and Darlene (Eddie) Aguila.  Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lorraine Knapczyk.

Paul was an...

Dec 17, 2023

Gene Frank Walker, age 76, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Beloved husband to Patricia Walker, nee Clarke. Loving father to Eugene (Lisa) Walker, Diane (Todd) Fouts, Kate (Mike) Kincaid, Jeff (Lisa) Walker, and Pete (Lauren) Walker. Adoring grandfather to Chloe, Kyle (fiancée Alexis), Ryan, Evan, Sean (fiancée Journey), Justin,...

Dec 15, 2023

Duane L. Westerhoff, age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away, peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carol Westerhoff, nee Stahlmann.  Loving father of Brian (Courtney) Westerhoff, Corey (Molly) Westerhoff, Joel (Brooke) Westerhoff, and Allison Westerhoff.  Devoted grandfather of Zach, Alex, Jacob, and Zachery.  Dear brother of the late Allen (Norma) Westerhoff, late Harry “Bud” Westerhoff,...

Dec 15, 2023

Rosalie Ann was born on December 28, 1935, in Hammond, IN, to the lucky parents Josephine and Frank.  She had two brothers Victor and Robert and two sisters Mary Ann and Frances.  Rosalie enjoyed her childhood years.  She loved hanging out with her girlfriends.  They loved to dance.  So, on their weekends they went to the Dance Club.  Then...

Dec 15, 2023

Ronald Evers, age 89, of Munster, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Arlene Evers, nee Schipma.  Loving father of Dale (Lori) Evers, Jeffrey (Vicki) Evers, and Renee (late David) Hoeksema.  Devoted grandfather of Kristin (Adam) Planer,  Karissa (Tyler) Hook, Nicole (Nile) Sandeen, Sarah...

Dec 13, 2023

Raymond F. Pohlman, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Carol Pohlman, nee Budris.  Loving father of Rachael (Hugh) Tripp and Lacey Pohlman. Proud grandfather of Tegan and Hugh. Dear brother of James (Sharon) Pohlman, Donna Rae (John Harvish) Pohlman, Richard (Sharon) Pohlman, and Cheryl (Drew) Mori.  Kind uncle of...

Dec 12, 2023

Rene Javier Martinez “Papanay”, age 61, of Beecher, IL passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.   Married to Esmeralda Martinez. Loving father of Raquel (Marcelino) Gutierrez, Roman (Alyssa Zagone) Martinez, Reyna (Jose) Bisaillon, Eli (Melissa Barboza) Martinez, and Mercedes (Sergio) Zavala. Proud grandfather of Gianna, Adrein, Destiny, Anaya, Xavier, Isaiah, Cataleya, Aleah, Ethan, and Angel.  Dear brother of Isabel (Josephine)...

Dec 11, 2023

Sarah Rosalie Bajorinas, age 57, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Loving sister of Joan (Clinton) Berger and Connie Wood. Preceded in death be her parents Culah and John Bajorinas. Sarah will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Monday, December 18, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until...

Dec 11, 2023

Romaine M. Reiser, nee Wysock, age 91, of Schererville, IN, born March 22, 1932, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023.  Loving mother of Dale (Maureen) Reiser, Diane Gozdecki, Jay Reiser, John (Christine) Reiser, and Dawn (Jeff) Partyka.  Proud grandmother 7; great-grandmother of 8.  Dearest sister of Ron Wysock.  Preceded in death by her parents Philip and Alice Wysock.

Dec 9, 2023

Billy G. Merrell, age 92, of University Park, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Grace Marie Merrell, nee Meier.  Loving father of Panthia (Robert) Manwaring, Jim (Kim) Merrell, Billy Merrell Jr., and Tina (Jeff) Postma.  Cherished grandfather to six grandchildren.  Dear great-grandfather to three great-grandchildren.  Billy was a proud Korean War Veteran...

Dec 9, 2023

Gilbert Lee Lopez, age 65, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Loving father of Joseph Lopez, Jaime Lopez, and the late Gilbert Lee Lopez, Jr.  Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  Devoted son of Hermania Lopez and the late Fred Lopez.

Visitation...

Dec 9, 2023

Dennis J. Synowiec, age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Synowiec, nee Keith. Loving father of Kimberly Synowiec, Glenna (Steven) Garcia, and Donald (Brandy) Synowiec.  Proud grandfather of nine.  Dear brother of Donald (Lynn) Synowiec and Darlene (Larry) Ryan. Uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2023

Donald Joseph Giovannetti, age 66, of Castle Rock, Colorado, died December 9th after a long battle with Cancer. Originally from Sauk Village, IL., Donald was the beloved son of Kenneth and the late Barbara Giovannetti of Lynwood, IL. Dearest brother to Janice Giovannetti (Paul Morey), Kenneth Giovannetti (Edith), Richard Giovannetti (Cathy), the late Robert Giovannetti, and Celeste Giovannetti (Russell...

Dec 9, 2023

Julian Kuipers, age 91, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of Jean Ellen Kuipers, nee Houtsma. Loving father of Bill Kuipers.  Dear brother of late Martha (late Herb) Bykerk, late Kathryn (late Michael) Ruiter, and the late Hilda (late Gerrit) DeBoer. Brother-in-law of Arlene (John) Pfau and...

Dec 7, 2023

Maria Pilar Sanchez (Lopez), age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Luis Antonio Sanchez. Loving mother of Veronica (Ronald) Felkamp and Raquel (Michael Villalobos) Sanchez.  Proud grandmother of Christian Felkamp, Donovan Felkamp, Victor Garcia, Vincent Villalobos; great-grandmother of Jaxson Felkamp. Dearest sister of Magdalena Flores, Rafael Castillo, Maria Reyes,...

Dec 7, 2023

Phyllis L. Friesema nee Haan, age 75, of St. John, Indiana, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Allen Friesema. Loving mother of Jamie (Denise) Friesema, the late Dale Friesema and the late Scott (Kerrie) Friesema. Cherished grandmother of Erynn, Skyler, Cameron, Casey, Alex and Kiera. Dear sister of...

Dec 4, 2023

Joseph J. Van Der Molen, age 60, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of Christine Van Der Molen, nee Laws. Dear brother of David (Diane) Van Der Molen. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius L. and Betty Van Der Molen.