Obituary Listing

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Rae Arnell, nee Vanderaa, age 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 15, 2023.  Most recently of Crete, IL, Betty was born and raised in South Holland, IL but lived much of her adult life in nearby Glenwood.  Beloved wife of Roland, loving mother of Mary (Gregory) Leffel, R. Scott (Cathryn) Arnell, and Lisbeth...

Sep 14, 2023

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Violet Parker Van Drunen, nee Vander Giessen age 81, of Crete, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 14, 2023.   Beloved wife of the late Howard Parker and the late Cornelius “Neal” Van Drunen. Loving mother of Pamela (John) Holleman. Devoted grandmother of David and Daniel Holleman.  Dear sister...

Sep 10, 2023

LeRoy August Matthias, age 87 of Monee, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 Years, Cindy Matthias, nee Buchmeier. Sons Richard Matthias (Paula), David Matthias, James Zahn (Jennifer), Daughter Mandy Bintliff (Graham), Daughter-In-Law Patricia “Susie” Matthias, Bonus Daughters...

Sep 9, 2023

Marjorie G. Visser, nee Fischer, age 96, of Treasure Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Loving mother of Linda (Jim) Miedema, Don (Melody) Visser, and Larry (Cindy) Visser.  Cherished grandmother of Jim (Peter Garzelloni) Miedema, Jennifer (Glenn Sheldrake) Miedema, Jonathan (Jessica) Miedema, Julie (Phil) Krooswyk, Brad (Kate) Visser, Brian (Steffani Aliceaacosta) Visser, Kristen Visser, Mark Visser, Candace...

Sep 8, 2023

Rosemary Minotti, nee Slavick, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Loving mother of Joseph Minotti, Geno (Jennifer) Minotti, Marilyn (Max) Linan, Joshua Minotti, and John Minotti.  Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Dear sister of Romana Permenter, Michelle Carmen, Thomas Slavick, Michael Slavick, the late Delores Stumber, and the late Tony Slavick. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ex...

Sep 8, 2023

Ronald Claude Pickands, age 87, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Emeline Pickands nee Burnell and the late Gloria Szelung. Loving father of Cary Jon (Rebecca) Pickands and Scott Lyle (Kimberly) Pickands and step-father of Elizabeth (John) Jemilo and the late Brian Poelstra. Cherished grandfather of Scott Logan, Lynsey, Garrett, Gavin, Chad, the...

Sep 6, 2023

Gary W. McNamara Sr., age 83, of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Beloved husband the late Virginia L. McNamara, nee Schoon.  Loving father of Kimberly (Robert) Ballard and Gary W. McNamara Jr.  Dear grandfather of William Leary, Heather (Brandon) Miller, Michelle (Adam) Feige, Kelly...

Sep 6, 2023

Arianna Bonelli, age 11, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Beloved daughter of Joseph and the late Tara Bonelli. Loving sister of Savannah Bonelli. Cherished Granddaughter of Lori D’Anna, Thomas D’Anna, Pamela Bonelli, and Thomas Bonelli. She was also loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arianna was a student at Beecher Junior High. Arianna brought joy and...

Sep 6, 2023

Rebecca Diane Price nee Bounds, age 71, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 06, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Eldon Price. Loving mother of Billie Bounds and Jackie Labedz, foster-mother of Samantha Sundeen and step-mother of Heather (Jim) Glynn and Christopher (Kim) Price, and Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...

Sep 3, 2023

Thomas A. Coulombe Jr., age 65, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Loving father of Samantha (Chad Biesboer) Coulombe.  Dear brother of Denise (Terry) Eckrich and Suzanne (Mark) Van Drunen.  Proud uncle of John, Steven (Sheri), Amanda (Mike), Terry Jr. (Tricia), Ryan, Sarah (Jonathan), and Karen; great-uncle of Bianca, Wyatt, Aria, and Remington....

Sep 3, 2023

Ivan John Zugalj, 81 of South Holland, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He will be reunited with his beloved wife of 60 years Milka Zugalj, nee Gojmerac.  Loving father of Joseph Zugalj, Christina (Carlos) Olvera, and David (Samantha) Zugalj. Cherished grandfather of Ivan, Dominic, and Lucija.  Dear brother of the late Dragica.  Ivan was a hardworking...

Sep 1, 2023

Kenneth Bradley, age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Sandra Bradley, nee Scott.  Loving father of Kevin (Carol Beemsterboer) Bradley and Karen (Michael) Cash.  Proud grandfather of Max Cash.  Dear brother of Barbara Mancuso, Mary Anne Henning, late Margaret Maher, late Anita Carlassare, Marcia Menzyk, Bob Bradley, and...

Sep 1, 2023

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Dr. Kirk Henry Packo, age 70, of St. John, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Margarita “Maggie” Packo, nee Garcia.  Loving father of Robert (Heather) Packo.  Cherished grandfather of Penelope Kate.  Step-father of Melissa De Alba and Amanda (Andre) Anderson.  ...

Aug 30, 2023

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Alice M. Ketelaar, nee Dekker, age 89, of Lynwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Jacob Ketelaar. Loving mother of Cheryl (Joe) Kozak, Karyn Ketelaar, and Steven (Kameswari Pattisapu) Ketelaar.  Cherished grandmother of Christin (James Varholdt) Radtke, Matthew...

Aug 29, 2023

Frances E. Filewicz, nee Groszek, age 97, of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Erwin Filewicz. Dear mother of Karen (Dennis) Johnson and Cheryl (Lee) Talac. Proud grandmother of Amy Malavolta, Kristina (Craig) Carden, Angela Harper, Jonathan (Elizabeth) Talac, and Christopher (Kristin) Talac; great-grandmother of Kailee (Drew) Bottos, Madison and Kassidy Miller,...

Aug 27, 2023

Gaspare “John” Bilotto , age 88, of Beecher, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.  Loving father of Dino (Julia) Bilotto and Mike (Amanda) Bilotto. Dear brother of Frank (Rita) Bilotto, Antonio Bilotto, and Jessica Koziana. Preceded in death by his parents Pietro and Annunziata Bilotto. Gaspare was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Aug 26, 2023

Steven Joseph Brewer, age 43, of Thornton, IL passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Beloved son of Robbin and the late George J. Brewer Jr. Dear brother of Shannon Brewer, Shawn (Darla) Brewer, and Joshua (Christine) Brewer.  Cherished uncle of Sinjin, Skyler, Tony, JR, Zander, Madison, and Dakota.  Steven was loved and will be missed.

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Aug 19, 2023

John D. Harrell Sr., age 70, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Valerie Harrell, nee Paape. Loving father of Shannon (Christopher) McCarthy, Jessica (Christopher) Bushey, and John Jr. (Shannon) Harrell. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Bushey Jr., Connor Harrell, Maxwell Bushey, Erin McCarthy, Claire Harrell, and Noelle Bushey. Dear brother of James...

Aug 18, 2023

Nina Olga Iocco, nee Luciani, age 86, of Lansing, IL passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Iocco. Loving mother of Romano Iocco and John Iocco.  Dear sister of Mario (Fina) Luciani and sister-in-law of Sabatino (Dina) Iocco and Antonia (late Domenico) DiCesare. Cherished aunt of Andrea (Carroll Dean) Welch, Marlo (Diane) Luciani,...

Aug 18, 2023

Ronald E. DeValle, age 79, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Christine DeVallee, nee Luers. Loving father of Brian, David, and William DeValle. Dear brother of the late George DeYoung. Cherished best friend to Suzanne Berge. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. And as Ron...