Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2023

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Gertrude Mae Schepel, nee Eylander, age 86, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Schepel. Dear mother of Debra (Chuck) Verhagen and Barb (Tom) Van Prooyen.  Proud grandmother of Steven (Jana) Verhagen, Ryan Van...

Nov 12, 2023

Edward Myers, age 76, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. Myers, nee Bretveld. Loving father of Phillip (Sandy) Myers, Deborah (Jeffrey) Szela, and Paul (Kandace) Myers.  Dear grandfather of Courtney (Bob) Myers, Lauren (Nathan) Myers, Tabbitha Anderson, and Lucas (fiancée Mary) Myers. Dear brother of Tommy Larry Myers,...

Nov 12, 2023

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Rosemary Antoinette “Sue” Garthus, nee Strom, age 94, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Garthus. Loving mother of Sherry (Ross) Centanni, Kevin (Lorie) Garthus, and...

Nov 11, 2023

Leonard J. Roszak, age 90 of South Chicago Heights, IL, Passed away November 11, 2023.   He was the Beloved Husband of Geraldine “Jeri “(nee Wojick). Cherished Father of Len (Christa) Roszak, Late Ronald Roszak, and Denise (Lenny) Noles.  He was a loving Grandfather of Nicholas Roszak, Christopher Roszak, and Zachary (Despina) Roszak, Nicholas Noles and Ronald Roszak Jr and...

Nov 11, 2023

Kenneth Earl Benedict, age 61, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2023. Survived by his former wife and mother to his three children, Laura Benedict. Devoted father of Bradley (Jessica) Benedict, Daniel (fiancée Jamie Mikrut) Benedict, and Sarah (fiancé Michael Sandoval) Benedict. Loving son of Robert and the late Dolores Benedict. Proud grandfather of Liam Benedict....

Nov 10, 2023

Albert E. “Albie” Blommaert, age 74, Saugatuck, MI, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 10, 2023.  Loving dad of Brian Blommaert and Christie (Lance) Krout.  Loud and cherished grandpa of Mason Blommaert, Meri Reese (Abi) Najieullah, Andrew, Ryan, and Alana Krout.  Dear brother of Cheryl, Jimmy, Ronnie, Cathy, Michael, Patty, David, and the late Christine.  ...

Nov 8, 2023

Joan Rose Kraus nee Hartman, age 90, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Kraus. Loving mother of Deborah (late Dennis) Rhodes and Kimberly (Jeffery) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Erik Rhodes, Jennifer Smith, and Christopher (Tiffany) Smith. Soon to be great-grandmother of twin boys. Dear sister of the late...

Nov 7, 2023

Judith “Judy” A. Schaefer, age 84, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Mathias Schaefer and the late James Jaeger. Loving mother of Kathleen (John) Mucha, Kimberly (Bill Hogan) Swanson and Marc (Rose) Schaefer. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Dan) Korso, Jonathan (Christina) Mucha, Kirsten (Dave) Swanson-Johnstone, Nicholas Swanson, Erik (Jamie)...

Nov 7, 2023

Otilia R. Garcia , nee Rodriguez, age 67, of Crete, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of Gerardo Garcia Sr.  Loving mother of Rosalinda (Michael) Berger, the late Gerardo Garcia Jr., Nancy Garcia-Johnsen, and Melissa (Jessica) Debulski.  Cherished grandmother of Jesse Garcia, Julian (Iszabella) Johnsen, Jacob Berger, Isabella Berger, Jaylin Johnsen,...

Nov 6, 2023

Mario P. Ochoa, age 65, of Chicago, IL, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.  Loving father of Christina (Arnoldo) Robledo.  Cherished grandfather of Angelina Lara.  Dear brother of Frank Jr. (Yolanda) Ochoa, Debbie (Rick) Chandler, and Augustine (Margaret) Ochoa.  Uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Julia Ochoa.  Mario was a United...

Nov 4, 2023

John D. Kitchens, age 49, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.  John was born in Hammond, IN on August 30, 1974 to Carol Lynn and the late David Kitchens.  Loving husband of the late Tanda M.D. Kitchens, nee Patterson. Devoted father of Kyle Kitchens.  Kind grandson of Florence (late...

Nov 2, 2023

Ruth Doreen Schwartzl nee Kieffer, age 91, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, November 02, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Schwartzl. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ruth was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Visitation Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. at Smits,...

Nov 1, 2023

Byron A. Cooper, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2023. Loving husband of Romona A. Cooper, nee Gonzalez. Devoted father of Tod (Debbie) Cooper, Crystal (Tom) Sklivas, Garry (Sherry) Cooper, Barry (Sharon) Cooper, and the late Brian Cooper; step-father of George (Tammy) Tommasi. Proud grandfather of Christina, Maria, Alex, Damon, Ashley (Chad), Daniel, Matthew,...

Nov 1, 2023

Barry Byron Boo, 69 of Rock Falls, IL, formerly of Steger, Illinois,  passed away peacefully, November 01, 2023. Loving brother of  the late Michael Boo. Dear son of the late Hilmer E. and Marilyn Boo nee Pennington. Cherished nephew of many aunts and uncles. Barry will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

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Nov 1, 2023

Pamela D. Wilder, nee Heer, age 65 of Sauk Village, IL, formerly of Elizabethtown, IL., passed away peacefully, November 01, 2023. Loving wife of Chester W. Kulik. Loving sister of Jerry (Maria) Heer. Pamela is also survived by many cousins and dear friends. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Betty Heer. Pamela will be missed...

Nov 1, 2023

Samuel Joseph De Arce, age 26, of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Beloved son of Sheri (Mike) Bronecke and Daniel De Arce.  Loving brother of Chad Bronecke and Ruby Bronecke.  Devoted grandson of Barbara (late William) Slateritz and the late Carol Robertson and the late David De Arce.  Cherished nephew of Sandy (Doug)...

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Rosa, nee Svidron, age 95, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Matthew Rosa. Loving mother of Sandra Guerrero, Sharon Rosa, Matt (Cindy) Rosa, Susan Downs, and John Rosa.  Devoted grandmother of  Francis Guerrero, Anthony Guerrero, Randal Rosa, Candy Guerrero, Nick Guerrero, Travis Guerrero, Melissa Rosa, Jessica Cronin, Jeremy...

Oct 28, 2023

Peter Anthony Pidrak, age 75, of Steger, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Beloved husband of Kathleen M Kenney Pidrak.  Loving father of Peter Thomas (Deena Marie) Pidrak, Darcie Christine Pidrak (Anthony David) Opferman, Dorine Karin Pidrak Steele, Amanda Devon Pidrak (Donald Andrew) Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Kathleen Violet Pidrak Steele, Kyleigh Darcie Rae Steele,...

Oct 25, 2023

Violet M. Cave, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George L. Cave. Loving mother of Tiffany (Michael) Rowan and the late Traci (Jeff) Marquardt. Cherished grandmother of Taylor Marquardt, Samantha Marquardt, Charlee Rowan, and the late Payton Rowan. Dear sister of Gary (Crystal) Lee, Lynda...

Oct 25, 2023

Donald R. Tiemens, age 86, of Lynwood, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Beloved husband of Barbara Tiemens, nee Gleason and the late Carolyn Tiemens, nee Van Noort.  Loving father of Ronald (Martha) Tiemens, Patricia (Ronald) Witvoet, and late infant son Wayne. Father-in-law of the late Deanna Tiemens.  Step-father of Chris (Renee)...