Obituary Listing

Jul 11, 2023

Larry Clinton Bonner, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Faquitta Bonner, nee Blumenberg. Loving father of Stephanie Bonner Cooper, Dawn (David) Bozeman, Daniel (Monica-Kaye) Bonner, David (Jennifer) Bonner, Angelina (Jose) Bonner-Carpena, and Abria (Nicholas) Bonner-Hufford. Cherished grandfather of Jamaal Haqq, Jalaal Haqq, Elijah Arnold, Ashley Bozeman, Ayanna Bozeman,...

Jul 9, 2023

Paula J. Grede, nee Dowling, age 75, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  Beloved wife of Phillip Grede Sr. Loving mother of Jennifer (Dennis) Oakes and Jeffrey (Sharon) Eichensehr. Step-mother of Kelly (Timothy) Donahoe and Phillip (Pamela) Grede Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel and Noah Fortener, Lucy and Melanie Veron. Step-grandmother of Colin, Tristan, Taylor and...

Jul 8, 2023

William Lenting, age 75, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Beloved husband of Anita Lenting, nee Clason.  Loving father of Shelley (Randy) Van Der Noord, Rachel (Frank) Hillegonds, Greg (Jen) Lenting, Brian (Amber) Lenting, Melissa (James) Ophoff, and Allyson (Nathan) Vis.  Cherished grandfather...

Jul 8, 2023

Karen L. Deinema, age 78, late of Beecher formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Dearest sister of Sharon (Phil) VanDam, Wayne (late Joyce) Deinema, and the late Edith (late John) McDermott.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Eda Deinema.  Karen was loved by many...

Jul 7, 2023

Audrey Wright, nee Shewry, age 85, formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late David Wright Sr. Loving mother of David (Janice) Wright, Patti (David) Bogdan, Robert (Amy) Wright, and the late John A. Wright.  Devoted grandmother of Bryan Bogdan, Michael (fiancée Melissa Gloodt)  Bogdan, Lauren (Arun Kang) Wright, Robert...

Jul 6, 2023

Oulay Mixayvanh, nee Khanma, age 71, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of Kanh Mixayvanh. Loving mother of Phonesavanh (Johnny) Rossi and Phetsakhone (Susan) Mixayvanh. Cherished grandmother of Gabe, Bella and Luca Rossi, Hailey, Phetkye, Bane, and Gavin Mixayvanh.  Preceded in death by her parents Bounexay and Sivay Khanma.  Oulay was loved...

Jul 4, 2023

Doris Jane Stewart, age 81, died July 4, 2023, peacefully in her grandson’s home in the presence of her grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and three great-grandchildren. Doris was greeted into heaven by her loving husband Arnold, her daughter Kimberly, her son Greg, and her two great-grandchildren Paislee and Brooklyn. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Mike) Shelby, her grandson Kyle...

Jul 3, 2023

Ami Jo Cichon, nee Dust, age 46, of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away July 3, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Christopher T. Cichon II.  Beloved mother of Emma Fahler and Jaxson Cichon.  Cherished daughter of Edwin and Jerri Dust; daughter-in-law of Cynthia and the late Christopher Cichon.  Dear sister of Mark (Annette) Dust.  Kind aunt of Amanda Dust...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce D. Blauw, nee Potts, age 80, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Beloved wife of Rev. Richard Blauw.  Loving mother of Deborah (Craig) Knot, Richard “Rick” (Kimberly) Blauw, David (Jody) Blauw, and Jennifer (David) Haan. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Knot, Mariel (Brian) Haverdink,...

Jun 30, 2023

Stephen Frank Zeman, age 73 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, June 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Joan Zeman nee Spencer. Loving father of Jennifer (Ed) Walter, Stephan (Christina) Zeman and Zachary (Rebecca) Zeman. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Dear stepfather, step-grandfather, and step-great grandfather of many. Caring brother of the late Phyllis...

Jun 29, 2023

Shirley Marlene Brown nee Arnholz, age 89 of Monee, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 29, 2023. Devoted wife of the late Michael T. Brown Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Cathy), Doug (Cindy), Michelle Brown, and the late Michael T. (Becky) Brown Jr. Cherished grandmother of Michael III (Laura), Lauren (Lu Chuquimia) Brown, Bobby (Jennifer),...

Jun 28, 2023

Malinda A. Cockrum, nee Austin, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Lowell D. Cockrum. Loving mother of Dena (Scot Stenger) Cockrum and James (Rita) Cockrum. Cherished grandmother of Danielle Jane Cockrum and Jackson Wisniewski. Dear sister of Alice Sanders and Malcolm (Barbara) Austin. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Lucille...

Jun 28, 2023

Sharon Marie Barker, nee Cullina, age 80, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Beloved wife of Lawrence Barker. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Robert) Grivetti, Kimberly (Timothy Yuell) Piet, and Louis Dietz IV (Kathryn George). Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents William and Gladys Cullina, and siblings Bill, Jim,...

Jun 28, 2023

George D. Modory, age 71, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  Loving husband of Janice M. Modory, nee Nowatski.  Devoted father of Steven (Jamie Hogan) Modory, Leslie (Trent) Godfrey, and the late Michael Modory.  Proud grandfather of Mitchell John Godfrey, Jacob Daniel (Erin) Godfrey, and Gavin James Godfrey; great-grandfather of Wilks, Shepard, and Palmer Kate.  ...

Jun 28, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Ayala, age 57, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 after a courageous battle against Cancer.  Loving husband of Christine Mikula Ayala, nee Japkowski.  Devoted father of Emaleth D. Mikula, Jarred E. Ayala, and Jacob M. Ayala.  Dear brother of Victor (Lana) Ayala, Michael Ayala, Thomas (Lori) Ayala, Felix Gutierrez II, late Rosa...

Jun 27, 2023

Frank Smado, age 73, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Rose Smado, nee Killian. Dear brother of John (Eileen) Smado, Donna (Ronnie) McBride, Andrew (Sally) Smado, Josephine Smado, late David (late Tina) Smado and the late Thomas Smado. Devoted son of the late Andrew and late Margaret Smado. Dear uncle...

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Davis, nee Montgomery, age 80, of Blue Island, IL passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Lowell Davis.  Loving mother of Patricia A. Common and James P. Common.  Cherished grandmother of Ethan Common, Jasmine Common, Octavia Hardy, and Justin Common and great-grandma to Nathaniel Common, Natalie Common,...

Jun 25, 2023

Merle D. Wahlstrom, age 91, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully and went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  Beloved husband of Marilyn Wahlstrom, nee Bergstrom. Loving father of Audrey (Doug) Van Vuren, Andrew (Nancy) Wahlstrom, and Ann (Stan) Fit. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of nine.  Merle was loved by many...

Jun 24, 2023

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Sara Marie McLean , nee Vulcano, age 80, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Her beloved husband of 60 years, Edward William McLean , age 81, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Loving parents of...

Jun 24, 2023

Violet D. Andersen, nee Peters, age 97, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Andersen.  Loving mother of Kathleen (Robert) Reingold, late Andrew (Judy) (former wife Nancy) Andersen, and the late Vernon Andersen.  Cherished grandmother of Randall Reingold, Eric (Rachel) Andersen, Bryan (Cindy) Andersen, and Vernon “JR” Andersen; great-grandmother of Gage,...