Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2023

John D. Kitchens, age 49, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.  John was born in Hammond, IN on August 30, 1974 to Carol Lynn and the late David Kitchens.  Loving husband of the late Tanda M.D. Kitchens, nee Patterson. Devoted father of Kyle Kitchens.  Kind grandson of Florence (late...

Nov 2, 2023

Ruth Doreen Schwartzl nee Kieffer, age 91, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, November 02, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Schwartzl. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ruth was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Visitation Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. at Smits,...

Nov 1, 2023

Byron A. Cooper, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2023. Loving husband of Romona A. Cooper, nee Gonzalez. Devoted father of Tod (Debbie) Cooper, Crystal (Tom) Sklivas, Garry (Sherry) Cooper, Barry (Sharon) Cooper, and the late Brian Cooper; step-father of George (Tammy) Tommasi. Proud grandfather of Christina, Maria, Alex, Damon, Ashley (Chad), Daniel, Matthew,...

Nov 1, 2023

Barry Byron Boo, 69 of Rock Falls, IL, formerly of Steger, Illinois,  passed away peacefully, November 01, 2023. Loving brother of  the late Michael Boo. Dear son of the late Hilmer E. and Marilyn Boo nee Pennington. Cherished nephew of many aunts and uncles. Barry will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

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Nov 1, 2023

Pamela D. Wilder, nee Heer, age 65 of Sauk Village, IL, formerly of Elizabethtown, IL., passed away peacefully, November 01, 2023. Loving wife of Chester W. Kulik. Loving sister of Jerry (Maria) Heer. Pamela is also survived by many cousins and dear friends. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Betty Heer. Pamela will be missed...

Nov 1, 2023

Samuel Joseph De Arce, age 26, of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Beloved son of Sheri (Mike) Bronecke and Daniel De Arce.  Loving brother of Chad Bronecke and Ruby Bronecke.  Devoted grandson of Barbara (late William) Slateritz and the late Carol Robertson and the late David De Arce.  Cherished nephew of Sandy (Doug)...

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Rosa, nee Svidron, age 95, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Matthew Rosa. Loving mother of Sandra Guerrero, Sharon Rosa, Matt (Cindy) Rosa, Susan Downs, and John Rosa.  Devoted grandmother of  Francis Guerrero, Anthony Guerrero, Randal Rosa, Candy Guerrero, Nick Guerrero, Travis Guerrero, Melissa Rosa, Jessica Cronin, Jeremy...

Oct 28, 2023

Peter Anthony Pidrak, age 75, of Steger, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Beloved husband of Kathleen M Kenney Pidrak.  Loving father of Peter Thomas (Deena Marie) Pidrak, Darcie Christine Pidrak (Anthony David) Opferman, Dorine Karin Pidrak Steele, Amanda Devon Pidrak (Donald Andrew) Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Kathleen Violet Pidrak Steele, Kyleigh Darcie Rae Steele,...

Oct 25, 2023

Violet M. Cave, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George L. Cave. Loving mother of Tiffany (Michael) Rowan and the late Traci (Jeff) Marquardt. Cherished grandmother of Taylor Marquardt, Samantha Marquardt, Charlee Rowan, and the late Payton Rowan. Dear sister of Gary (Crystal) Lee, Lynda...

Oct 25, 2023

Donald R. Tiemens, age 86, of Lynwood, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Beloved husband of Barbara Tiemens, nee Gleason and the late Carolyn Tiemens, nee Van Noort.  Loving father of Ronald (Martha) Tiemens, Patricia (Ronald) Witvoet, and late infant son Wayne. Father-in-law of the late Deanna Tiemens.  Step-father of Chris (Renee)...

Oct 24, 2023

Albert A. Rendant, age 63, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Beloved husband of Helen Rendant. Loving father of Amber (James) Rendant, Meghan (Mike) Maxfield, Sarah Rendant, and Albert A. Rendant Jr.. Cherished grandfather of Amaya, Landon, Annie, Ava, Jaxon, Mia, Alise, and Aria. Dear brother of Margaret Anderson,...

Oct 21, 2023

Hector Martinez, age 58, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Beloved husband of Maria Leticia Martinez, nee Padilla.  Devoted father of Ernesto (Barbara) Martinez, Sarai (Gerardo) Banuelos, Edgar Martinez, Brianna Martinez, and Hector Martinez Jr.  Proud grandfather of Damian Banuelos, and Emma Martinez.  Dear brother of Delia, Enrique, Sigifredo, Maria, Juan, Cecilia, Gabriela, Mauricio,...

Oct 19, 2023

Phyllis Rickman, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2023. Beloved wife of  75 years of the late Clarence Fred Rickman. Loving mother of Gary (Suzanne) Rickman, Dean (Jan) Rickman, and Neil Rickman. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren (Katie, Ben, Jenny, Becca, and Bonnie), and great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joyce (Warner) Siebert (deceased)...

Oct 18, 2023

Anselm “Pat” LaPat, age 81, of Darien, IL, formerly of South Holland, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Carolyn LaPat, nee Wheeler. Devoted father of Rosemary (Bob) Fier, Robert (Kimberly) LaPat, and Jim (Misty) LaPat. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Ashley), Ariel, Ian, Nathan and Aiden. Great-grandfather of Shane, Olivia, and Charlie. Dear brother of the late Bernard...

Oct 18, 2023

James H. Madden, age 68, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Dear brother of John (Jeannie) Madden, Maureen (Gary) Campbell, and Kathy Barnas (Adam Mcinturff).  Uncle of Shawn Madden, Gary Lee Campbell (Sarah Taylor), Jennifer Barnas Alfini (Gino), Billy Mcinturff and AJ Mcinturff.  Preceded in death by his parents James F. and Mary (nee Craven) Madden.  ...

Oct 17, 2023

Luisa Chavez de Robles, nee Acevedo, age 90, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.   Loving mother of Abraham (Silvia) Montalvo.  Cherished grandmother of Junior Montalvo, Brenda Santos, and Jessica Correa.  Great-grandmother of Mariani Santos, Cristian Santos, Jonathan Montalvo, Joshua Santos, Ivan Correa, Mayah Correa, and Daleyza Santos. Great-great grandmother of Ximena Guzman.  Preceded in...

Oct 15, 2023

Dennis S. Rhodes, age 72, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Debbie Rhodes nee Kraus. Loving father of Erik Rhodes. Dear brother of Jeff (Lisa) Rhodes, and Bruce (Laura) Rhodes. Fond uncle of three nieces and one nephew. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth Rhodes and step-mother Ruby Rhodes. He...

Oct 14, 2023

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Sharlotte A. Smits, nee Visser, age 80, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Beloved wife of Glenn Smits.  Loving mother of Timothy (Stacia) Smits, Karen (Donald) Egeler, and Shelly (James) Hicks.  Cherished grandmother of Lorin Smits,...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Wojcicki nee Vahos, age 92, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Wojcicki Jr. Loving mother of Brenda Ann (late Robert) Bartolini, Alan (Doris) Wojcicki and Susan (James) Bova. Cherished grandmother of Robert Frank Bartolini Jr, Jennifer Ann(Eric) Rozenich, Samantha Marie Bova and Vincent John Bova, Dorian (Doug)...

Oct 13, 2023

Harriet J. Steele, nee Mildaus, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 13, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Edward Steele. Devoted mother of Mary (Tony) Garcia, Elizabeth (Scott) Cates, Janet (William) Maher, the late James Steele, and late Michael Steele.  Proud grandmother of Anjelica. Lauren, Nicole, Eric, and Zachery; great-grandmother of Mia.  Kind aunt of...