Oliver "Ollie" J. Desautels
July 3, 2026
Oliver “Ollie” Joseph Desautels, age 82, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. Father of Theresa Desautels. Brother-in-law of Sandy Desautels and Melody Desautels. Uncle of Nick (Adriana) Desautels, Luke Desautels and Kris Deautels. Preceded in death by his parents Aurore and Nickolas Desautels and his brothers Andy Desautels and Larry Desautels. He was a proud veteran of...
Kimberley L. Convey
July 3, 2026
Kimberley L. Convey, age 68, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Beloved wife of Benjamin Delcarpini. Loving sister of Kit (Robert) Roeda. Dear auntie to Tristan (Lindsay) Roeda, Taylor Roeda, and Parker (Eric) Dykstra. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Sharon Convey. Kimberley was dearly loved and will be missed.
Memorial visitation Saturday, July...
Maureen C. Bajarunas
July 3, 2026
Maureen's prayer service will be livestreamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/
Maureen C. Bajarunas, nee Smith, age 80, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 3, 2026. Beloved wife of 59 years of Robert F. Bajarunas. Loving mother of Robert “Rob” E. (Sandy) Bajarunas and Carrie (Jason) Fouts. Cherished grandmother of Steve,...
Bonnie Poortenga
July 1, 2026
Bonnie Poortenga, née Amptmeyer, age 74, of South Holland, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Bonnie was the beloved wife and best friend of Timothy Poortenga. She was a devoted and loving mother to Timothy Poortenga Jr. and his partner, Vanessa Tiradentes, parents of Keanu; Kristin Poortenga, mother of Maksim; and Kelly (Brad) Eastman, parents of Madelyn and...
Richard F. Mikos
June 29, 2026
Richard F. Mikos, age 77, of Merrillville formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. Loving brother of Michael (Patricia) Mikos, Sharon (Howard) Kusen, Carol Mikos Orr, Kasey (Javier Barajas) Reese and the late Kelly Reese. Kind uncle of Kristi (Michael Junger) Junger, Keith (Jennifer Connor) Mikos, Jessica Orr, Nickolas (Rebecca) Kusen, Chris (Kayla) Orr, Alexis...
Paul Haak
June 20, 2026
Leaving this present life in the confidence that those whom God justifies, He also glorifies, Paul Haak, age 74, passed into eternal glory on June 20 into the arms of his loving, heavenly Father whose eye is on the sparrow. Paul was born on November 26, 1951, to Henrietta Haak and was raised in Lansing, Illinois. He married Debbie Rodden...
Lucy Belle Allen
June 19, 2026
Lucy Belle Allen was a gift.
From the moment she entered the world on July 2, 2019—arriving nine minutes before her twin sister, Avery—it was clear that she was something special. Tiny but mighty, Lucy packed more personality into her little frame than seemed possible. She was fearless, joyful, fiercely independent, and loved with her whole heart.
Lucy is deeply loved by...
Cynthia Ann Pauley
June 19, 2026
Cindy Pauley passed away suddenly on Friday June 19, 2026. Cindy is survived by her daughters Meredith Allen and Caitlin (Michael) Jedlicka; her grandchildren McKenzie, Jordan and Cooper Jedlicka and Michael and Avery Allen; her siblings Patricia (Ben) Damiani and Rick (Tami) Marco; her “favorite nephew” Matthew (Gianna) Marco and their children, Adam and Della, who affectionately called Cindy “Aunt...
Steven M. Schilling
June 19, 2026
Steven M. Schilling, age 75, of Dolton, IL, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. Dear brother of the late Susan (Robert) Gonya, Scott (Ann) Schilling, and Stanley (Cynthia) Schilling. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Charlton and Elsie Schilling. Steven was a longtime employee of US Steel and a proud veteran of...
Leo S. Rensch
June 16, 2026
Leo Sylvester Rensch was born on August 10, 1940 in Makoti, ND. Leo's Dad passed away when he was four years old and Leo lived with his Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Joe in Makoti. Leo grew up working on the family farm and learned how to drive the farm equipment long before he was 16 years old. Leo often told...
Theresa K. Graham
June 15, 2026
Theresa Kay Graham, nee Zylstra, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Monday June 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Graham Sr. Loving mother of Cynthia (Dan) Camp, Patrick (Chris) Graham, Robert L. (Mary) Graham Jr., and Susan Fushi. Cherished grandmother of Megan Hamilton, Marci Graham-Ohlrich, Konner Graham, Jackson Graham, Chelsea Forsythe, Aaron Camp, Matt Camp,...
Ann Dobias
June 14, 2026
Ann Dobias, nee Petrusek, age 98, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Dobias. Loving mother of Richard (Jill) and Donna (Robert) Adams. Proud grandmother “Mena” of Lisa (Eric) Krueger, Ryan Adams, Daniel (Stephanie) Adams, Leanne Dobias, Casey Dobias, and Eric Dobias, and Great-grandmother of Gavin and Mia Krueger, and...
William G. Bandstra
June 13, 2026
William G. “Bill” Bandstra, age 74, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia Bandstra, nee Miller. Loving stepfather of the late Kimberly Ann Moberg. Dear brother of the late Karen Lubben, late Judy (Steven) Kostowicz, and Joanne (John) Stacey. Kind uncle and cousin to many. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and...
Patricia C Duckett
June 12, 2026
Patricia C. Duckett, nee Kozlowski, age 92 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully June 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Robert E. Duckett. Dear mother of the late Michael Duckett, Mary Butler and John (Brooke) Duckett. Loving and cherished grandmother of Todd, Martin and Gerald Butler and Nolan and Margaret Duckett. Loving great grandmother of...
Mary Elizabeth Manning
June 10, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Manning, age 84, of South Holland formerly of Sauk Village passed away on June 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Manning. Loving mother of Ronald (Lisa), John (Loree) and Robert Manning. Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister to John (Julie) Garrett and preceded in death by siblings Lawrence Morgan, Richard Welch, Evelyn Brummett,...
Arlene “Lee” Burkhart
June 9, 2026
A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. We sadly announce the passing of Arlene “Lee” Burkhart, age 87, on June 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Owen L. Burkhart; her mother, Florence Nastasi; and her brother, Jim Roeske.
Lee is survived by her two children, Dale (Tracy) Johnson and Donna Johnson; her...
Deborah S. Bernardy
June 9, 2026
Deborah S. Bernardy, nee Chance, age 75, of Crown Point formerly of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Loving wife of the late Veryl J. Bernardy. Devoted mother of Michael (Tammy) Bernardy and Jeff Bernardy. Proud grandma of Samantha, Hannah, and the late Zachary. Dearest sister of Christine (late William) Arndt, Rebecca (Dan) Becerra, Kelly (Rodger) DePirro, and...
Juliana M. Vuletic
June 9, 2026
Juliana M. “Dolly” Vuletic, nee Vukasovic, age 91, of Largo, FL, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Loving wife of the late William J. Vuletic. Devoted mother of Scott (late Kelly) Vuletic, and Julie (James) VanPelt. Proud grandmother of Nicole (Matthew) Spencer, and Nadene (Eric) King; great-grandmother of Harper Spencer and Scarlet and Niko...
David E. Popiolek
June 8, 2026
David E. Popiolek, age 49, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Beloved husband of Kristen Popiolek, née Payovich. Loving father of Robert, Reid, and Tyler Popiolek. Dear son of David C. and Linda Popiolek. Cherished brother of Stacey (Scott) Gasche and Heather Campbell-Popiolek. Proud uncle of Brook, Max,...
Domingo F. Davila
June 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Domingo Davila, who left this world peacefully on June 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on November 16, 1947, in the warm and welcoming community of Hargill, Texas, Domingo was a beloved son of Andres Davila Barron and Rosalia Garcia Davila. His life...
