Obituary Listing

Aug 5, 2023

Clayton Thane Rife, Jr., age 76, of St. John, IN, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of Brenda Jean Rife, nee Denton. Loving father of Gina (Joseph) Bender and the late Wendy Rife-Roche. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Alli, and Jacob Rife, Cortney (Alex) Gikas, and Tori Roche;  great-grandfather of Christina Gikas. Dear brother of Mary...

Aug 5, 2023

James Kasper, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Grace Kasper (nee Kuiper). Devoted father of Albert (Carol) Kasper, Janet Kasper and James (Terri) Kasper; devoted grandfather of Ashley Kasper (Austin Schleder), Joel Kasper, Mackenzie (Kevin) O’Brien, Madeline (Christian) Catania, and Kelsie Kasper. Dear brother of Janey (Hero) Tameling.  ...

Aug 4, 2023

George Ortega, age 65, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Kimberly Ortega, nee Frundle. Dearest brother of Rosalinda Ortega, Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria) Ortega, Susan (late Joseph) Mudy, and the late David Ortega; brother-in-law of Neal (late Joellyn) Frundle. Loving uncle of Tony Jr., Ray, Tomas, Nina Ortega,...

Aug 3, 2023

Cameron Webster Sr., age 53, of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Devoted father of Alexis Webster, Brandon Webster, and Cameron Webster Jr. Loving son of James and the late Diana Webster. Cherished grandson of Annie Ruth Brown; grandfather of Athena Martin. Dear brother of Sonja Webster, James Webster, and Kim Lindsey. Cameron was loved by many...

Aug 1, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Randall Joseph De Salvo of Dyer. Randy was a caring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly and far too soon on August 1, 2023 at age 60.

Randy was born to Russell and MaryAnn De Salvo on August 31, 1962. He...

Jul 31, 2023

Alice A. Rios (Stripeik), age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, 2023. Loving mother of John (Deanna) Rios. Cherished grandmother of Amber, Lilly and Eli. Dear sister of Thomas (Susie) Stripeik and Margaret Stripeik. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Mario Rios, her daughter Charlotte Shelton and her parents...

Jul 31, 2023

Larry W. Vander Wall, age 77, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2023. Beloved husband of Donna Vander Wall, nee Fennema. Loving father of Darlene Propst, Laurene (Larry) Stephens, and Peter (Rachel) Vander Wall. Cherished grandfather of Clayton, Curtis, Cole, Eli, Evan, Peter, Katherine, Madeline, Teshome, Isabella, Charlotte, Silas and Anneliese. Dear...

Jul 30, 2023

The funeral service will be livestreamed from our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH beginning at 10:55 a.m. Darrell G. Kirk Sr. (his friends called him “Roadkill”) age 84, of Valparaiso, IN, was born February 3, 1939 and passed away July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. Kirk. Loving father of Darrell (Beth Devereaux) Kirk Jr., the late Ronald Kirk,...

Jul 30, 2023

Regina Josephine Lewis, nee Swiatnicki, age 102, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Lewis. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Marilynne) Lewis. Cherished grandmother of Donna (Matt) Block and Michael C. Lewis. Great grandmother of Amber Rich, Peyton Rich, David Rich, Danica Block, Matthew Block, Gabrielle Block, Samantha Block,...

Jul 29, 2023

Leonard "Leo" V. Skrezyna, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Beloved husband to the late Rita A. Skrezyna. Loving father of Laura Skrezyna, Lenny (Michelle) Skrezyna, Vincent Skrezyna, Renee (Pete) Zorica, Daniel (Lori) Skrezyna, Deanna Skrezyna, Rick Skrezyna, and the late Tina Skrezyna. Devoted grandfather of Tiffany (Edward) Castillo,...

Jul 29, 2023

Effie W. Dykstra, nee Visser, age 98, of Elmhurst, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Case Dykstra.  Loving mother of Jan (Al) Diepstra, William (Melissa) Dykstra, and the late Jim Dykstra.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew Dykstra, Jamie Villareal,  Jason Diepstra, Ryan (Laura) Diepstra, Nathan (Amy) Diepstra, Nathan...

Jul 28, 2023

Barbara A. Wegner, nee Warmelink, age 85, of Dyer, IN, formerly a longtime resident of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Wendell A. Wegner.  Loving mother of Lisa (Jim) Morris, Rob (Michelle) Wegner, and the late infant Cynthia Annette Wegner.  Proud grandmother of Joshua...

Jul 26, 2023

Charlene D. Haan-Mullen, nee Ippel, age 92, of Barrington Hills, IL formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of George Mullen and the late Lewis Haan.  Loving mother of Sherry (late Dan Glass) Haan, Lewis R. (Pamela) Haan, Lynn (John) Brink, Gayle (Randy) Reinsma and Lorraine Haan.  Devoted grandmother of Brandon (Sarah) Haan, Shannon...

Jul 26, 2023

John E. Frederick, age 81, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL, suddenly, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Loving husband of Nancy Frederick, nee Wszolek.  Devoted father of John D. Frederick, Nancy Jordan, and Anthony Frederick.  Proud grandfather of Kelly (Robert) Sobucki, Patricia Jordan, Ethan Frederick, Eleni Frederick; great-grandfather of Devin Jordan, Kylie Sobucki, and Kayla Sobucki.  Dear...

Jul 26, 2023

Ernest O. Thurmond, "Ernie" age 85, of Steger, IL, born in Ripley, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Luanne E. Thurmond, nee Tilton. Loving father of Jeffrey (Dina) Thurmond and Tracy (Thurmond) Bosco. Cherished grandfather of Taylor (Florijan) Matic, Austin (Alanna) Konieczka, Nico Bosco, Brittany Thurmond, Lori (Clayton) Sago, and Cori Lopez....

Jul 24, 2023

Marlene Jabaay, nee Van Heest, age 87, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Harry Jabaay. Devoted mother of Diane (Larry) Disterheft, Karen (Jon) Gross, and Bryan (Olivia) Jabaay.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Disterheft, Timothy (Brittany) Disterheft, Jessica (Skylar) Schwartz, Chris Disterheft, Cody Disterheft, Caitlin Disterheft, Leah (James) Scanlon, Hannah...

Jul 23, 2023

Phillip C. Grede, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 peacefully at home with his beloved Shih Tzu, Katie, and family by his side.  Phil was born on April 23, 1937, on the south side of Chicago, in the Roseland neighborhood. Phil was very recently preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years Paula Grede (nee...

Jul 22, 2023

Mary Bernadette Niven, née Truesdale, born April 5, 1958 passed peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 22, 2023. After a 30 year battle with multiple illnesses, she was welcomed into Heaven by her mother and father, Donald and Joanne Truesdale (Healy) of Homewood, Illinois. Pieces of her heart are left here with her husband David...

Jul 22, 2023

Delores Knaack, age 81, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Beloved wife of 62 years to Richard L. Knaack. Loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Morris and Paula (Dean) Jennings. Cherished grandmother of Michael Morris, Kelsey Morris, Olivia Jennings, and Carly Jennings. Delores was preceded in death by her siblings: Diane Crowe, Lucille Himes, Ronald...

Jul 20, 2023

Gerhard John Hauser, age 83, of Steger, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. Loving father of Christine Romania and Erika (Robert) Oswald. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca Romania and Rhiannon Oswald. Best friend of many years to Jay Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Rosemary Hauser and his two brothers. Some of Gerhard’s...