Obituary Listing

Dec 15, 2023

Rosalie Ann was born on December 28, 1935, in Hammond, IN, to the lucky parents Josephine and Frank.  She had two brothers Victor and Robert and two sisters Mary Ann and Frances.  Rosalie enjoyed her childhood years.  She loved hanging out with her girlfriends.  They loved to dance.  So, on their weekends they went to the Dance Club.  Then...

Dec 15, 2023

Ronald Evers, age 89, of Munster, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Arlene Evers, nee Schipma.  Loving father of Dale (Lori) Evers, Jeffrey (Vicki) Evers, and Renee (late David) Hoeksema.  Devoted grandfather of Kristin (Adam) Planer,  Karissa (Tyler) Hook, Nicole (Nile) Sandeen, Sarah...

Dec 13, 2023

Raymond F. Pohlman, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Carol Pohlman, nee Budris.  Loving father of Rachael (Hugh) Tripp and Lacey Pohlman. Proud grandfather of Tegan and Hugh. Dear brother of James (Sharon) Pohlman, Donna Rae (John Harvish) Pohlman, Richard (Sharon) Pohlman, and Cheryl (Drew) Mori.  Kind uncle of...

Dec 12, 2023

Rene Javier Martinez “Papanay”, age 61, of Beecher, IL passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.   Married to Esmeralda Martinez. Loving father of Raquel (Marcelino) Gutierrez, Roman (Alyssa Zagone) Martinez, Reyna (Jose) Bisaillon, Eli (Melissa Barboza) Martinez, and Mercedes (Sergio) Zavala. Proud grandfather of Gianna, Adrein, Destiny, Anaya, Xavier, Isaiah, Cataleya, Aleah, Ethan, and Angel.  Dear brother of Isabel (Josephine)...

Dec 11, 2023

Sarah Rosalie Bajorinas, age 57, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Loving sister of Joan (Clinton) Berger and Connie Wood. Preceded in death be her parents Culah and John Bajorinas. Sarah will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Monday, December 18, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until...

Dec 11, 2023

Romaine M. Reiser, nee Wysock, age 91, of Schererville, IN, born March 22, 1932, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023.  Loving mother of Dale (Maureen) Reiser, Diane Gozdecki, Jay Reiser, John (Christine) Reiser, and Dawn (Jeff) Partyka.  Proud grandmother 7; great-grandmother of 8.  Dearest sister of Ron Wysock.  Preceded in death by her parents Philip and Alice Wysock.

Dec 9, 2023

Billy G. Merrell, age 92, of University Park, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Grace Marie Merrell, nee Meier.  Loving father of Panthia (Robert) Manwaring, Jim (Kim) Merrell, Billy Merrell Jr., and Tina (Jeff) Postma.  Cherished grandfather to six grandchildren.  Dear great-grandfather to three great-grandchildren.  Billy was a proud Korean War Veteran...

Dec 9, 2023

Gilbert Lee Lopez, age 65, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Loving father of Joseph Lopez, Jaime Lopez, and the late Gilbert Lee Lopez, Jr.  Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  Devoted son of Hermania Lopez and the late Fred Lopez.

Visitation...

Dec 9, 2023

Dennis J. Synowiec, age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Synowiec, nee Keith. Loving father of Kimberly Synowiec, Glenna (Steven) Garcia, and Donald (Brandy) Synowiec.  Proud grandfather of nine.  Dear brother of Donald (Lynn) Synowiec and Darlene (Larry) Ryan. Uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2023

Donald Joseph Giovannetti, age 66, of Castle Rock, Colorado, died December 9th after a long battle with Cancer. Originally from Sauk Village, IL., Donald was the beloved son of Kenneth and the late Barbara Giovannetti of Lynwood, IL. Dearest brother to Janice Giovannetti (Paul Morey), Kenneth Giovannetti (Edith), Richard Giovannetti (Cathy), the late Robert Giovannetti, and Celeste Giovannetti (Russell...

Dec 9, 2023

Julian Kuipers, age 91, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of Jean Ellen Kuipers, nee Houtsma. Loving father of Bill Kuipers.  Dear brother of late Martha (late Herb) Bykerk, late Kathryn (late Michael) Ruiter, and the late Hilda (late Gerrit) DeBoer. Brother-in-law of Arlene (John) Pfau and...

Dec 7, 2023

Maria Pilar Sanchez (Lopez), age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Luis Antonio Sanchez. Loving mother of Veronica (Ronald) Felkamp and Raquel (Michael Villalobos) Sanchez.  Proud grandmother of Christian Felkamp, Donovan Felkamp, Victor Garcia, Vincent Villalobos; great-grandmother of Jaxson Felkamp. Dearest sister of Magdalena Flores, Rafael Castillo, Maria Reyes,...

Dec 7, 2023

Phyllis L. Friesema nee Haan, age 75, of St. John, Indiana, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Allen Friesema. Loving mother of Jamie (Denise) Friesema, the late Dale Friesema and the late Scott (Kerrie) Friesema. Cherished grandmother of Erynn, Skyler, Cameron, Casey, Alex and Kiera. Dear sister of...

Dec 4, 2023

Joseph J. Van Der Molen, age 60, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of Christine Van Der Molen, nee Laws. Dear brother of David (Diane) Van Der Molen. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius L. and Betty Van Der Molen.

Dec 4, 2023

Gerald C. Johnson, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of  the late Helen Johnson, nee Nemitz. Loving father of Katherine (Kevin) McGuffin, late Jerilynne Johnson, Wayne (Sharon) Johnson, Roseann (Gene) Backlin, Jacqueline (Dan) Burns, Ginger (Shannon Abney) Johnson, Gerald (Elizabeth) Johnson Jr., and Wendy (Duane) Borcherding.  Cherished grandfather of Benjamin...

Dec 2, 2023

Johnny D. Topping “Bob”, age 63, of Dyer, IN, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.  Beloved husband of Nada Zivanovich.  Loving father of Natalie Zivanovich, Melanie Zivanovich, and Michael Zivanovich.  Cherished grandfather of Isaiah.  Dear brother of Darla (Jeff) Szromba and the late Gary Lucas. Uncle of Nicole, Rachel, the late Gary Lucas Jr., and several other nieces and...

Nov 30, 2023

Pamela J. Bonelli, nee Nowak, age 66, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Loving mother of Joseph (late Tara) Bonelli and the late Eric (fiancée Jennifer Kubart) Bonelli.  Proud grandmother of Savannah, late Arianna, and Cayden. Dearest sister of Dean (Liz) Nowak.  Kind aunt of two nieces.  Preceded in death by her parents Eugene...

Nov 27, 2023

Phillip J. Van Dam, age 79, of Beecher, IL, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.  Beloved husband of Sharon Van Dam, nee Deinema. Loving brother of the late David (Charlotte) Van Dam. Preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth Van Dam.  Phil retired from RR Donnelley Co. He was dearly loved and will be missed.

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Nov 26, 2023

Luis E. Nava, Jr., age 25, of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  Loving son of David Haro Jr., Blanca Navarro, and Luis E. Nava, Sr. Dear brother of David Haro III, Daniel Haro, Jacob Murillo, Lily Murillo, Bella Rose Nava, and Natalia Sophia Nava.  Luis was loved by many and will be missed.

Nov 26, 2023

Mary Ellen (nee LaPres) Small, age 82, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Mary Ellen was born December 20, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (nee Crowe) LaPres.

Mary Ellen attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and married Daniel C. Small in 1959. They moved to South Holland...