James A. Beil
Jan 18, 2024
James A. Beil, age 92, of Schererville, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Joanne Beil (nee Quinn). Loving father of the late Gary (late Karen) Beil, Richard (Angie) Beil, Linda Jordan, and David (Becky) Beil. Devoted grandfather of Ashley (Micah) Trotti, Lindsey (Mark) Caravello, Anne (Zach)...
Glen Edward Younker
Jan 18, 2024
Glen Younker was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Good-natured and incredibly selfless, he leaves behind a rich legacy of accepting all people with compassion. His warm memories and loving ways will be deeply cherished by all who knew and loved him.
1931 saw crippling effects on the nation’s economy. Car manufacturers went out of business as...
Marie Angela Venditti
Jan 18, 2024
Marie Angela Venditti, nee Genova, age 86, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Quirino “Van” R. Venditti Jr. Loving sister of the late Joseph (late Faye) Genova, Josephine Genova (Fr. Mark) Pavlina, Michael (Emily) Genova, and the late Vita M. Genova. Sister-in-law of the late Jeanette (late Jerry) Beto, late James (late...
Karen S. Kortenhoven
Jan 16, 2024
Karen S. Kortenhoven, age 68, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Loving sister of Sandra (Mike) Van Heel. Dear aunt of Mark Denning and Kristine Denning and great-aunt of Maggie Denning. Preceded in death by her parents William and Alice Kortenhoven.
Karen was a Medical Technologist for Ingalls Memorial Hospital for...
Matthew B. Eisele
Jan 15, 2024
Matthew B. Eisele, age 39, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Heidi Eisele. Loving father of Nathan Eisele, Chelsea Eisele, Giovanni Kerrigan and loving stepfather of Angelena Maslanka, Jacob Nordsell, Zachary Nordsell, Sophia Guerrero and Charlie Kincaid. Dear son of Robert and Eileen Eisele, brother of Jonathan Eisele and best friend of Joseph...
Ronald Johnson Jr
Jan 15, 2024
Ronald Johnson Jr., age 80, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Loving husband of Rebecca Anne Johnson, nee Dziadon. Devoted father of Ronald Eric (Savuth) Johnson, Sherese (Dennis) Enright, and Tina (Dennis) Kozak. Proud grandfather of Eric (Eugenia) Johnson, Jacob (Karly) Johnson, Van B Johnson, Alexis Enright, Jack Enright, Sophia Enright, Emmerick Kozak, and...
Lillian Catherine Tambrini
Jan 12, 2024
TAMBRINI, Lillian Catherine (nee Lusa), age 94, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Born to Joseph and Mary Lusa (nee Czuprynski) on November 25, 1929 on the south side of Chicago. Lillian attended St. Mary Magdalene School and Bowen High School. She was married to Raymond Barankiewicz (deceased) for 25 years with whom she had 3 children, Corinne (Stephen)...
Russell T. Bridegroom
Jan 12, 2024
Russell T. Bridegroom, age 76, of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, after a long illness. Beloved longtime companion and soul mate of “The Boss”, Elsa Cappello. He is survived by his two children Sam (Cathy) Bridegroom and Sarah Bridegroom (John Larsen), stepchildren Laura (Frederick) Elliott, Danny (Veronica) Cappello and Milena Cappello. He was Grampa/Papa to...
Mary Beth Kucka
Jan 11, 2024
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Mary Beth “Irish” Kucka, nee Abel, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She is survived by, her loving husband, George S. Kucka. Her adoring children, Megan (Garry) Houghton, George M. (Shengru) Kucka, Kathryn (fiancé...
Mary Frances Laity
Jan 11, 2024
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Mary Frances Laity, nee Hybiak, age 80, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Beloved wife of Russell Laity. Loving mother of Laura (Jerry) Mills, Alice (Steve) Penley, Dave (Lesley) Laity, and Michael (Jessica) Laity. Proud...
Joey A. Keating
Jan 10, 2024
Joey A. Keating, age 38, of Crete, IL passed away, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Loving son of Patrick and Annette (nee Scott) Keating. Devoted brother of Jenny (Ryan) Keating-Moore. Cherished Uncle of Riley and Mason. Dear nephew to several aunts and uncles and cousin to many. Joey was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Preceded...
Kenneth "Lee" Turnbough
Jan 10, 2024
Kenneth “Lee” Turnbough, age 62, of Schererville, IN, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Loving husband of Karen A. Turnbough, nee Gronowski. Devoted father of Kailee Turnbough, Zack Turnbough, and Ashlee Turnbough. Brother of Bruce Turnbough, Tracey Parson, and Paul Turnbough. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Rosemary Slama
Jan 10, 2024
Rosemary Slama, nee Sinopoli, age 73 of Valparaiso, IN formerly of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Rosemary is survived by one daughter: Kelly (Steve) Osberg; one son: Charles McCraig; two grandchildren: Emily and Aiden Osberg and 1 great-grandchild: Niko Osberg. She is also survived by a sister: Connie (Patrick) Morley and a brother: Frank...
Kenneth W. Cook
Jan 8, 2024
Kenneth W. Cook, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Cook, nee Ziemer. Loving father of Tim (Julie) Cook and Julie Cook. Proud grandfather of Madeline (Josiah) Livingston and Josiah Cook. Dear brother of the late Eileen (late Dale) Vieau. Kenneth was a cameraman for CBS for over...
Norma Jean Egeler-Marmie
Jan 6, 2024
Norma Jean (Egeler) Marmie, 90, of Traverse City, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Empire, Michigan, and raised on South Manitou Island. She is the daughter of Harold Tobin and Shirley Loretta (Denny) Tobin.
She graduated from Empire High School. Norma worked as an LPN at the original Traverse...
Liew Alee Bretz
Jan 5, 2024
Liew Alee Bretz, nee Jaingarm, age 78, of Homewood, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 5, 2024. Loving wife of Joseph Bretz. Devoted mother of Joy Serletic, Lee Jackson; Loving step-mother of Jennifer Peterson, and Catherine (Ladia) Jerabek. Cherished grandmother of Kaia Deja Jackson, Anna Maria Jerabek and Isabel Rose Jerabek. Preceded in death by her parents...
Elaine R. Ogdon
Jan 4, 2024
Elaine R. Ogdon nee Flickinger, age 85, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully January 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Ogdon Sr. Loving mother of Kathleen (Ralph) Shutts, Jeffrey Ogdon and Robert (Mary) Ogdon Jr. Cherished grandmother of J.R. (Betsey) Shutts, Melissa (Austin) Greathouse, Megan (Eric Hunckler) Shutts, Nicole Shutts and Matthew (Ashley) Gocal and great-grandmother...
Martin "Mick" A. Brouwer
Jan 4, 2024
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Martin “Mick” A. Brouwer, age 87, of Schererville, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Eleanor “Ellie” Brouwer nee Ticgelaor. Loving father of Rick (Pam) Brouwer, Pam (Dave) Voss, Amy (Bobby) Nelson, and the late infant Kenneth Wayne Brouwer. Cherished grandfather...
Joyce P. Radtke
Jan 3, 2024
Joyce P. Radtke, age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Prairie Manor in Chicago Heights, IL.
She was born July 5, 1929, to the late Fred and Verdell (LaRue) Kelley. She enjoyed reading, fishing, crocheting, Pinochle and listening to country music, especially George Strait.
She is survived by sons George (Marsha) Radtke, Hortonville;...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rossi
Jan 3, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rossi, age 88, of Dyer, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, January 3, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Ann Rossi, nee Griese. Loving father of Mark (Robin) Rossi, Patrick (Diana) Rossi, Debra (Rodger) Stasko, and William (John Powers) Rossi. Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and great-grandfather of eleven great grandchildren. Dear brother...
