Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2023

Gary J. Smits, age 65, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Loving father of Brandi Smits, Bree (Derrick) Beezhold, and Brooke (Tim) Miltzow. Devoted Pa of Lydia, Abram, and Felicity. Beloved Fiancé of Laureen Sallay and her children Jen (Jim) Gejiakowski, and Chris (Melissa) Sallay and...

Apr 19, 2023

Larry K. Rust, age 76, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Maryann Rust nee Norden. Loving father of Jonathon (Michelle) Rust. Cherished grandfather of Grayson and Dagny Rust. Dear brother of Judy (Ronald) Slavik and brother-in-law of Henrietta (Anthony) Codini. Larry spent 10 years serving in the United States Navy and...

Apr 18, 2023

Mary T. Scudella, nee DeLaurentis, age 38, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  Loving wife of John Scudella.  Devoted mother of Jack, Henry, and Nora Scudella.  Dearest daughter of Richard and Barbara DeLaurentis; daughter-in-law of Victoria (Keith) Morris and the late Adrian Scudella.  Dear sister of Joseph...

Apr 17, 2023

Sharon R. Mauro, nee Bernardy, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2023. Beloved wife of Ron Mauro.  Loving mother of Jim Mauro, Jeremy (Kristin) Mauro and the late Stacy (Tony) Castaneda.  Cherished grandmother of Matt Castaneda, Alyssa Castaneda, and Emma Mauro.  Dear sister of the late Veryl (Deborah) Bernardy and the late Jerry...

Apr 17, 2023

Edward C. “Silver Fox” Grimler, age 94, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 17, 2023.  Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Lillian L. Grimler, nee Lewandowski.  Devoted father of Roxanne (David) Kaminski, Kathy Grimler Natzke, and Greg (Mary) Grimler.  Loving grandfather of Kimberly (Matt) Fink, Jeffrey (Erin) Kaminski, Amanda (Wally) Vukadinovich,...

Apr 17, 2023

Linda S. Judge-Renzetti, age 69, passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Beloved wife of 29 years to Anthony R. Renzetti. Loving mother of Gail (Matthew) Olmsted, Ashley Judge, and three step-children: James, Anthony (Sharon), and Jeff (Laura) Renzetti. Cherished grandmother to Colin Olmsted, Riley Olmsted, and three step-grandchildren: Dominic, Alex, and Nick. She was preceded in death...

Apr 16, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Zona Sr., age 101, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully, April 16, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Zona, nee Wetzel. Loving father of Terry (Susan) Zona, Tim Zona, and Anthony Zona Jr. Adoring grandfather of Terry (Jessica), Alexander (Abby), Tina (Jim), Toni, Raina, Cheyenne, Charles (Valerie), and Nick (Kim), great grandchildren Domenic, Carmine, Quentin, Estella,...

Apr 16, 2023

Linda Lea Lawless,  age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023.   Sister of James (Rick) Lawless, Pamela (Scott) Haser, and Phyllis (Brian) Jensen. Loving niece of Diane (late Phil) Husband.  Dear aunt of Traci (Philip) Mazur, Kristen (Matt) Meyers, and Ashley (Louis) Gerchikov.  Also survived by the loves of her life Kailey Mazur, Allison...

Apr 14, 2023

Herbert Lambert Fleming Born July 7, 1938 - Died April 14, 2023

Herbert Lambert Fleming, age 84 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2023. Herb was born on July 7, 1938 in Harvey, IL to Herbert W. and Margaret Virginia Lambert Fleming. Herb was preceded in death by his wife of...

Apr 10, 2023

Kevin R. Bultema, age 43, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior Monday, April 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennifer Bultema, nee Zandstra. Loving father of Ryan, Josh, Lauren, Rachel, and Lydia.  Cherished son of Allen and Doreen Bultema; son-in-law of Ken and Judy (late Art Zandstra) Ooms.  Dear brother of Wendy (Rob) Buiter, Tricia...

Apr 9, 2023

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Wilma Lindemulder, nee Kuiper, age 92, of Crete, IL, went home to her Risen Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Lindemulder.  Devoted mother of the late Janet (William (Lori)) Ridder, Phyllis (Robert) Vander Velde, Darlene (Hank)...

Apr 8, 2023

Clarence F. Rickman, age 96, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Rickman. Loving father of Gary (Suzanne) Rickman, Dean (Jan) Rickman, and Neil Rickman. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rickman served proudly in the United States Navy During WWII . Clarence will be missed by all...

Apr 8, 2023

Phyllis Elaine Sims, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, and made the best pecan pies.

She was born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois, daughter to the late Thomas and Opal Adkins and sister to the late Thomas Adkins. After graduating...

Apr 7, 2023

Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits, age 90, of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of Simon Koopmans.  Loving mother of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans.  Cherished grandmother of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans,...

Apr 6, 2023

Mary Deal, nee Kovachi, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Deal.  Devoted mother of John (Mary) Deal. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Deal and Matthew Deal; great-grandmother of Nicolas and Nathaniel.  Dear sister of Jan (Dinah) Kovachi, late Rosalind Samblis, and the late Florence Goysich.

Apr 5, 2023

Frank William Rhein, age 89, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne Rhein nee. Frederick. Loving father of Charles (Renee) Rhein, Lori (Michael) Wilt, Cheryl Wallek, Bruce (Yong Son) Rhein, James Scott Rhein, and David (Kimberly) Rhein. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late...

Apr 5, 2023

Joseph N. Mente, age 90, of St. John, IN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Marian Erickson Mente. Loving father of Leslie Mente. Dear brother of Evelyn Dundon. Preceded in death by his parents Josef and Hedwig Mente. Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Private services will be held.

Apr 5, 2023

Soledad Diaz, age 15, of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Francisco and Ma Carmen Diaz.  Loving sister of Fatima, Eduardo and Ximena.  Soledad was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00...

Mar 30, 2023

Margaret Y. Bragg nee Clark, age 82, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Carl James Bragg Jr. Loving mother of Lance (Colette) Bragg and Chris (Ginny) Bragg. Cherished grandmother of Carson, Payton, Zyon and the late Zoe. Dear sister of Lloyd (Patty) Clark, Jerry (Linda) Clark and Robert (Jean) Clark....

Mar 30, 2023

Grace Doyle, nee Kresal, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Doyle. Loving mother of Marsha Doyle, Steven Doyle and the late Scott (Jody) Doyle. Cherished Grandmother of 6, Great-Grandmother of 16. Grace was preceded in death by siblings: William, Robert, and Marion, one grandson, one...