Joan M. Zega
Jun 25, 2025
Joan M. Zega, nee Wirtz, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Zega. Loving mother of Jean (Mike) Henry, Roberta (Peter) Mazeikas, James (Virginia) Zega, and Joe (Davina) Zega. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of the late Ed (Jackie) Wirtz,...
Robert Lacheta
Jun 25, 2025
Robert Lacheta, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Susanna Lacheta nee Opilka. Loving father of Kimberly (Bryan) Buczkowski and Janice (Anthony) Jordan. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kaylin, Jacob, Clara, and Allan. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lacheta. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Mary "Jackie" Younker
Jun 21, 2025
Jackie Younker was a selfless and generous woman to know and love. She modeled a life rich with hard work, putting others first, and being an exceptionally loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her warm personality, cheerful demeanor, and infectious smile will forever be remembered by her many special friends and loved ones.
Mary...
Ronald L. Hunter
Jun 20, 2025
Ronald L. Hunter, age 88, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 20, 2025. Loving husband of the late Patricia “Pat” Lee Hunter, nee Gentry. Loving father of Mark (Sharon) Hunter and Keith (Lori) Hunter. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Danny) Blount, Ryan (Taylor) Hunter, triplets: Aaron, Brad and Chelsey Hunter; great-grandfather of Brettelynn,...
Gail Louise Sessler
Jun 19, 2025
Gail Louise Sessler, age 74, of Lincolnwood, Illinois, formerly of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025. Gail was born on December 8th, 1950 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to her parents Jacob and Elaine Sessler. Gail attended Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary...
Laura Anne Mccann
Jun 14, 2025
Laura Anne (Woolf) McCann, age 63 died peacefully and pain free at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, GA on June 14, 2025.
Laura was born on September 4, 1961, to James Woolf, Sr. and Ilona (Benedek) Woolf in Hammond, IN. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, John McCann, stepson Christopher (Leann), granddaughter Scarlett McCann...
Richard L. Patton
Jun 14, 2025
Richard L. Patton, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Deborah J. Patton, nee Kortum. Loving father of Melissa Patton, Richard Patton, Arliene (Robert) Lamont, late Carrianne Anderson, late Robert Patton, William Patton, Christopher Patton, Jennifer Van Allen, Timothy Van Allen, and William Van Allen Jr. Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and...
Laura J. Boersma
Jun 13, 2025
Laura J. Boersma, nee Reitsema, age 65, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Dexter Boersma. Loving mother of Jennifer Boersma. Proud grandmother of Mylie Boersma. Loving daughter of Grace Reitsema and the late John Peter Reitsema. Dear sister of Leanne (Stephen) Dotto. Kind aunt of Jonathan...
Lois J. Reidenga
Jun 12, 2025
Lois “Loie” J. Reidenga, nee Boer, age 87, of Crete, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. She is survived by her three sons Jeff (Lori) Reidenga, Mark (Ruth) Reidenga, Russ (Lisa) Reidenga. Eight grandchildren Kayla (Alex) Bulthuis, Rachel Reidenga, Renee Finch, Jenna Stoit, Dana (Jon) Kamphuis, Kyle Reidenga, Rebecca (Drew) Reidenga Talbot, Ryan...
David M. Barick
Jun 12, 2025
David M. Barick, age 74 years, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Joyce M. Barick, nee Yos. Loving father of Steven (Jaime) Barick, Kevin (Kristen) Barick, and Randall (Elizabeth) Barick; step-father of Eric (April) Wasyliw. Cherished grandfather of Blake, Connor, Gwyneth, Zofia, Carson, Connor, Jake,...
Dorothy J. Mason
Jun 12, 2025
Dorothy J. Mason, nee Mathews, age 91, late of St. John, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Norbert S. “Sonny” Mason. Loving mother of Barbara (Bruce) Tanouye, Karen Serafini, Jeffrey (Jill) Mason, David (Kimberley) Mason, and James (Jennifer) Mason. Proud grandma of Staci (Amit), Dana...
Xochitl Alicia Deleon
Jun 12, 2025
Xochitl Alicia DeLeon (née Uribe)
October 9, 1972 – June 12, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico – Merrillville, Indiana
Xochitl passed away peacefully on June 12th. She is survived by her husband, Jose DeLeon; her children, Karla Bell (née DeLeon) and Joshua DeLeon, and their families; her parents, Gustavo and...
Kenneth D. Young Sr.
Jun 11, 2025
Kenneth D. Young Sr., age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis P. Young, nee Bollig. Loving father of Roseanne (Adam) Boutcher, Kenneth Jr. (Sheila) Young, and the late Kathleen Young. Devoted grandfather of Jason, Kevin and Keith Boutcher, and Tyler Young. Dear brother of Linda...
Richard B. Huizenga
Jun 9, 2025
Richard B. Huizenga, age 92, of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Anne Huizenga, nee Cronk. Loving father of Martha (Matt Wade) Huizenga and Eric (Mary Ann) Huizenga. Cherished grandfather of Calvin, Rebecca, and Nicholas. Dear brother of the late Laurelie (late Ben) Love and Douglas (Jean) Huizenga....
David Earl Keltner Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
“Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.”
– Saint Pope John Paul II
David Earl Keltner , age 71, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully...
Martin Beenes
Jun 8, 2025
Martin “Marty” Beenes, age 84, of Lowell, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Survived by his wife of 63 years Sandy Beenes, nee Witvoet. Dear father of Debra (Richard) DuBord of Crown Point, Dawn (Duane) Kamstra of Beecher, and Mark (Kim) Beenes of Fair Oaks. Proud grandfather of Courtney (Eric)...
Susana Esquivel Balderas
Jun 7, 2025
Susana Esquivel Balderas, age 43, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. Loving daughter of Gustavo and Guadalupe Esquivel. Loving mother of Ramon (Julissa) Vasquez Jr., Yasmine Balderas, Jocelynn Balderas, and Joshua Balderas. Cherished grandmother of Avyanna Vasquez. Dear sister of Gustavo (Lorena) Esquivel Jr., Leticia (Octavio) Carbajal, Esmeralda Esquivel, and Jose Antonio (Maria) Esquivel.
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John R. Szamatowicz
Jun 6, 2025
John R. Szamatowicz, age 74, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Wendy Sue Szamatowicz, nee Jacobson. Loving father of Beth Szamatowicz and Scott (Patricia Theokas) Szamatowicz. Proud grandfather of Sloane. Dear brother of Martin (Michele) Szamatowicz, Annette (Steve) Sepiol, and Karen Ruiz. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and...
Dorothy K. Cochran
Jun 6, 2025
Dorothy K. Cochran, nee Mullins, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Otis V. Cochran Jr. Loving mother of the late Otis (Dianne) Cochran, William (Dana) Cochran, Kathy Marie (William) Wachter, and the late Michael Cochran. Proud grandma of 4, and one late granddaughter; and great-grandma of 3. Dear sister...
Charles Otto Dreixler Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
Charles Otto Dreixler Sr. , age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Catherine. Father of John (Julie) Dreixler, Karen (James) Hrones, Thomas (Kathie) Dreixler, Charles (Gina) Dreixler Jr., Sharon (Richard) Kiser, and Cheryl (Frank) Dickeson. Grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....
