Michael Felix Slawinski
May 9, 2023
Michael Felix Slawinski World War II Veteran April 8, 1928 - May 9, 2023 Michael is survived by his former wife Florence Slawinski who he loved and his oldest daughter Arleen Watkins ( Robert), grandson Micah Currier (Chelsea), great granddaughter Seeger and great grandson Dashiell, granddaughter Anya Furano (Calvin) great grandson Miles and great granddaughter Bianca. He is also survived...
Lillie Mae Reno
May 9, 2023
Lillie Mae Reno, nee O’Banner, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Loving mother of Bonnie O’Banner, Nadine (Bobby Lindsey) Robinson, James Robinson, Arthur Robinson, and Priestley (Marvis) Robinson. Proud grandmother of Geppetto O’Banner, Gail O’Banner, Dashawn Robert, Alicia Robinson, Rail Hibbler, Adam Hibbler, James Robinson Nichols, Nicole Robinson, Rashad Robinson,...
Brenda L. Hernandez
May 9, 2023
Brenda Lynn Hernandez, nee Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Beloved former wife of the late Jerry D. Hernandez. Loving mother of Amy and Eric Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Mina Hernandez and Jalen Sykes. Dear sister of Larry Killian, Debbie Smith, Steven (Kathy) Bates, and Lisa Wooton. Brenda was a kind, caring, and...
Florence Carmella Defrank
May 6, 2023
Florence Carmella DeFrank, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Maria DeFrank, and her siblings, Philomena DeFrank, John DeFrank, Sophie Disanto, Constance (late Magdalen) DeFrank, and Joseph (late Joan) DeFrank. Survived by many great, great-great, great-great-great, and great-great-great-great nieces and nephews. Florence was loved...
Shirley Ann Bartusiewicz
May 5, 2023
Shirley Ann Bartusiewicz, age 76, of South Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. Dear cousin to many. Cherished godmother of Brooke Johnson and Walter Bartusiewicz. Loving dog mom of Mylo and Trixie. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Anna Bartusiewicz. Shirley was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
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Jean Helmus
May 4, 2023
Jean Helmus, nee Persenaire, age 95 of Crete, IL, entered eternal life May 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harry Helmus. Loving mother of Dennis, Randy (Marilyn) and Scott (Beverly) Helmus. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sisters Gertrude Sinew, May Van Der Aa and Betty Blauw. Cherished aunt...
Rev. Charles E. Cardwell
May 4, 2023
Rev. Charles E. Cardwell, age 93, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Imogene M. Cardwell, nee Milam. Loving father of Darlene Conner, Diana Bradford, and the late David Cardwell. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Charles was preceded in death by his parents,...
Elizabeth Ann Bolen
May 3, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Bolen, nee Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dale Bolen. Loving mother of Michael Bolen, Patrick Bolen, and Elizabeth Anne Bolen. Dear sister of Nancy (Leroy) Kattein. Kind aunt of Connie and Cathy Kattein. Elizabeth was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
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Catherine F. Fowler
May 2, 2023
Catherine Frances Fowler, nee Dobrzeniecki, age 60, late of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Loving wife of Edward James Fowler. Devoted mother of Lydia Marie Fowler, Angela Catherine Fowler, and John Francis Fowler. Proud nana of Mya Catherine Fowler and Ava Quinn Fowler. Dearest sister of the late Nicholas (Sabrina) Dobrzeniecki. Preceded in death by...
Dolores Elaine Baker
May 1, 2023
Dolores Elaine Baker passed away peacefully on May 1st 2023.
Dolores was a force of nature. She was always the life of the party and made friends everywhere she went. Dolores had an excellent sense of humor, with a deep love of music, and wrestling. She shared her global spirit with a greeting in a...
Carol Catherine Baker
Apr 29, 2023
Carol Catherine Baker, nee Skoog, age 90, of Caledonia, MI, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William James Baker. Loving mother of William Baker, Janet (late Mark) Eichenberg, Linda (Mark) Rieman, late Karen Pontz, and the late Susan Kay Baker. Cherished grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of...
Mark Anthony Carter
Apr 29, 2023
Mark Anthony Carter, age 58, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, surrounded by his family in his home in South Holland, Illinois. He was born on January 23, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father Cliff Williams and his mother Mae Carter. Mark was a serial entrepreneur, wearing many hats over...
Marinus "Mart" Boer
Apr 28, 2023
Marinus “Mart” Boer, age 93, of St. John, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 28, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Boer, nee Vander Giessen. Loving father of Robert (Laurie) Boer, Linda (Scott) Dekker, and Elaine (Bill) DeYoung. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 23...
Maria G. Meza
Apr 28, 2023
Maria G. Meza, age 59, of Harvey, IL passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. Beloved wife of Antonio Meza. Cherished mother of Christian Daniel Meza and Jose Antonio Meza. Dear sister of Patricia, the late Margarita, Maria Refugio, Beatris, Alberto, and Josefina. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Refugio Bonilla and...
Norman A. Polaskey
Apr 27, 2023
Norman A. Polaskey, age 84, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Pat Polaskey, nee Van Dommelen. Loving father of Susan (Rodger) Kampenga and Timothy (Sally) Polaskey. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Michaela) Kampenga and Lisa (Kevin) Heiser; great-grandfather of Lucas Kampenga and Ava Heiser. Dear brother of...
Maria T. Reyes
Apr 26, 2023
Maria “Tere” Reyes, age 60, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Beloved wife of Marcelino Reyes. Loving mother of Anarosa, Mario, Cecilia, Maria, Lorena and Isaac Reyes. Dear grandmother of Iker. Maria was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation with family and friends will be...
Randal Jon Lyons
Apr 26, 2023
Randal Jon Lyons, age 53, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on April 26, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Audrey Lyons, as well as his former wife, Rachel Lyons, and his children, Tyler and Carly. He is also survived by his brothers, Steven (Sue), Derrek, and Max (Cindy) Lyons. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Lyons...
Robert A. Ritz
Apr 25, 2023
Robert A. “Bobby” Ritz, age 53, suddenly, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Loving fiancé of Pamela Jovanovich. Devoted father of Cheyenne (Timothy) Hesik, Brittany Ritz, Brianna Ritz, Katelyn Ritz; step-father of Eli (Carley), Stephanie (Izzy), Tiffanie, Thomas (Becky). Dearest son of Carol (late David) Kitchens. Dear brother of Rich (Stephanie)...
William J. Degroate Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
William J. DeGroate, Jr., age 67, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan DeGroate, nee Corte. Loving father of Jeffrey DeGroate, Jonathan (Danielle) DeGroate, and Jessica (Richard) Wallace. Devoted Papa of Raegan Wallace, Lucas DeGroate, Addison DeGroate, Camden Wallace, and Avery DeGroate.
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Russell P. Budde
Apr 22, 2023
Russell P. Budde, age 83, longtime resident of Glenwood, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, April 22, 2023. Loving husband of Sondra L. Budde, nee Guhl. Devoted father of Gregory (Jodi) Budde, Christopher Budde, Jennifer (Andrew) Lovett, the late Jeffrey Budde, and late Deborah (David) Bloom. Proud grandpa of Steven Vettese, Francisca (Grace) Holguin, Phillip Budde, Amanda (Steven)...
