Donald E. Forrest
March 5, 2024
Donald “Don” Edward Forrest, age 91, passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home in South Chicago Heights. Don was born in Chicago Heights in 1932. At the age of 19, he entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country as a Radio Intercept Operator in Korea, where he was honored to received four service...
James F. Gritter
March 4, 2024
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James Gritter, age 85, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2024. Jim was born in Grand Rapids, MI, moved to southern Ontario for many years when his father was commissioned with starting areas churches...
Michaelyn Devivo
March 4, 2024
Michaelyn Devivo, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024. Beloved mother of Michael Devivo. Loving grandmother to Angelina, Michael, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Josephine Devivo and brother Joseph Devivo. Michaelyn’s presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Donald W. Reithknecht
March 3, 2024
Donald W. Reithknecht, age 76, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Beloved father of Paul (Marithza) Reithknecht, Donna (Mark) Pieczynski, Kristin Reithknecht, the late Kimberly Vasser, and the late Robert Reithknecht. Cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (Joseph) Jenkins, the late Richard Reithknecht, Judith (Greg) Schultz and the...
Karen N. Krygsheld
March 2, 2024
Karen N. Krygsheld, nee Bandstra, age 82, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John B. Krygsheld. Loving mother of Jeff (late Darcy) Krygsheld, Jack (Valerie) Krygsheld, Tim (Sheila) Krygsheld, Dan (Beaulah) Krygsheld and the late Thomas Krygsheld. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and...
Marion M. Torrenga
March 1, 2024
Marion M. Torrenga, née Mapes, age 96, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gilbert Torrenga. Dearest sister to the late Lloyd (late Harriet) Mapes, late Wesley (late June) Mapes, late Raymond Mapes, and late Robert (late Mildred) Mapes. Kind aunt to Tom Mapes, James Mapes, late Dorothy Mapes, late Robert Mapes,...
Leona B. Macocha
February 29, 2024
Leona B. Macocha, nee Berdis, age 100, late of Dyer formerly of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 29, 2024. Loving wife of the late Matthew M. “Mitch” Macocha. Devoted mother of Charmaine (Fred) Blissmer, Janet (late Jim) Antilla, Susan (Allen) Hruskoci, Ellen (Jim) Harte, and Michael (Lisa) Macocha. Proud grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 29. Dearest sister...
Ricky A. Castillo
February 27, 2024
Ricky A. Castillo unexpectedly gained his wings on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Treasured son of Armando and Rachel Castillo. Loving brother to Eddie and Tiffany Castillo, Jazmin Castillo, Armando and Rebecca Castillo, and Lorenzo Castillo. Fun-loving uncle to Mason, Meila, EJ, and Easton. Adored Grandson of Andy and Linda Castillo, Melody Loya, and Eleazar Loya. Cherished nephew, devoted cousin,...
Walter Richard Kunkes Sr.
February 27, 2024
Walter Richard Kunkes Sr., age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Aneta Kunkes. Loving father of Walter Richard (Connie) Kunkes Jr. and Daniel (Karen Kozak) Kunkes and father-in-law of Kari Peterson Kunkes. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Anita, Scott, Joshua, Nickolas, Heather, Tabitha, and Samantha Nowak. Dear great-grandfather of 8 great grandchildren. Kind...
David Angel Sanchez
February 27, 2024
David Angel Sanchez, age 13, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Beloved son of Emma (Edgar Nava) Tijerina and Israel Sanchez. Loving brother of Angela Sanchez, Victor Sanchez, Sebastian Sanchez and Adrian Sanchez. Cherished grandson of Irene Tijerina and Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez. Dear nephew of Steve (Sandra) Tijerina, Daniel (Christy) Melendrez...
Carol J. Housman
February 26, 2024
Carol J. Housman, nee Slager, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Donald R. Housman (2007). Carol was a loving mother to Keith (Margie) Kelderhouse of Monticello, IN, Gail (Mike) Vermeulen of Cedar Lake, IN, Todd (Deb) Kelderhouse of Dyer, IN and Bonnie (Housman) and Craig Feenstra...
Austin James Bruinsma
February 25, 2024
Austin James Bruinsma, age 20, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved son of Amy (Loren) Smith and Eric (Kelly) Bruinsma. Dear brother of Zakary, Troy, Kelsey, and Noah. Cherished grandson of Kathy and late Jim Bruinsma, Patricia and Vern Stadt (late Larry Smith), Dean and Vanessa Doty, Brian and Debbie Kolosh. Austin was loved by his...
Presley Dean Martinez Deyoung
February 25, 2024
Presley Dean Martinez DeYoung, age 20, of Gary, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL , passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Loving son of Ryan (Angela) DeYoung and Anna Martinez. Dear brother of Lillian Martinez, Jonas Martinez DeYoung, Carlie Pecoraro, and Vinnie Pecoraro. Cherished grandson of Ray and Randi DeYoung, Albert Martinez, and Irma Sanchez. Devoted cousin to...
Evelyn Van Deursen
February 25, 2024
Evelyn Van Deursen, nee Hensley, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Simon “Sam” Van Deursen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Angela) Van Deursen and Jennifer (Jim) Sterling. Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Emily Van Deursen, and Jessica, Jamie, Joshua, and Jason Sterling; great-grandmother of Jacobi and Presley....
Ollie Bell Russell
February 23, 2024
Ollie Bell Russell, nee Williams, age 86 of South Holland, IL passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. Loving mother of Daryl (Vasna) Gearon and the late Derrick (Kristal LaFary) Russell, Sr. Devoted grandmother of Mylaun Todd, Mayia Todd, Janae Neese, Derrick Russell, Jr., Temica LaRielle Dye and great-grandmother of Ja-Niyah Davis. Dear sister of Mabel Simmons and a...
Romelia Hernandez
February 23, 2024
Romelia Hernandez, nee Villarreal, age 68, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2024. Loving wife of Jose Luis Hernandez Gomez. Devoted mother of Juan J. (Maria del Rosio) Hernandez, and Adan (April) Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Julian A. Hernandez, Luis Miguel Hernandez, and Damon Hernandez. Dearest sister of Joe, Hector, Myrthala, Luis, and Romelia...
Donna Lee Marco
February 22, 2024
Donna Marco passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Beloved mother of Cindy Pauley, Patti (Ben) Damiani and Rick (Tami) Marco. Loving grandmother of Meredith Allen, Caitlin (Michael) Jedlicka and Matthew (Gina) Marco. Adored great-grandmother “Nana” to Michael, Lucy and Avery Allen; McKenzie, Jordan and Cooper Jedlicka; and Adam Marco. Sister-in-law of Donna Doll. Aunt and...
Yolanda "Judy" Renstrom
February 21, 2024
Yolanda “Judy” Renstrom, nee Quiroz, age 74, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Loving wife of the late John M. “Jack” Renstrom. Devoted mother of Jeff (Jennifer) Renstrom and Christina (Robert) Colbert. Proud grandmother of Jack (Natalie), Ethan, Katelyn, Jacqueline, and Asher; great-grandmother of Aria and Jonah. Dearest sister of Richard (Dianne) Quiroz, Dolores (Gary...
Robert E. Drew Jr.
February 21, 2024
Robert E. Drew Jr., age 79, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Beecher and Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Loving husband of 59 years of Elaine D. Drew, nee Reiners. Devoted father of Lori (Patrick) Rupsch, Lisa (Eric) Nichols, and Kathy (William) Krygsheld. Proud grandfather of Amanda (Brian) Marek, Kelsey (Chris) Franz, Jonathan Nichols,...
Robert F. Jones
February 21, 2024
Robert F. Jones, age 70, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Beloved fiancé of Teresa Meade. Loving father to Robert (Pamela) Jones Jr., and Scott (Maegan) Reine. Cherished grandfather to Adriana, Jenna, and Scotty Jr. Dear brother to Carl Jones, Richard (Lynn) Jones, Renee Jones, Tim Jones. Fond uncle to many nieces and...
