Robert A. Ritz
Apr 25, 2023
Robert A. “Bobby” Ritz, age 53, suddenly, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Loving fiancé of Pamela Jovanovich. Devoted father of Cheyenne (Timothy) Hesik, Brittany Ritz, Brianna Ritz, Katelyn Ritz; step-father of Eli (Carley), Stephanie (Izzy), Tiffanie, Thomas (Becky). Dearest son of Carol (late David) Kitchens. Dear brother of Rich (Stephanie)...
William J. Degroate Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
William J. DeGroate, Jr., age 67, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan DeGroate, nee Corte. Loving father of Jeffrey DeGroate, Jonathan (Danielle) DeGroate, and Jessica (Richard) Wallace. Devoted Papa of Raegan Wallace, Lucas DeGroate, Addison DeGroate, Camden Wallace, and Avery DeGroate.
Bill was...
Russell P. Budde
Apr 22, 2023
Russell P. Budde, age 83, longtime resident of Glenwood, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, April 22, 2023. Loving husband of Sondra L. Budde, nee Guhl. Devoted father of Gregory (Jodi) Budde, Christopher Budde, Jennifer (Andrew) Lovett, the late Jeffrey Budde, and late Deborah (David) Bloom. Proud grandpa of Steven Vettese, Francisca (Grace) Holguin, Phillip Budde, Amanda (Steven)...
Gary J. Smits
Apr 22, 2023
Gary J. Smits, age 65, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Loving father of Brandi Smits, Bree (Derrick) Beezhold, and Brooke (Tim) Miltzow. Devoted Pa of Lydia, Abram, and Felicity. Beloved Fiancé of Laureen Sallay and her children Jen (Jim) Gejiakowski, and Chris (Melissa) Sallay and...
Larry K. Rust
Apr 19, 2023
Larry K. Rust, age 76, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Maryann Rust nee Norden. Loving father of Jonathon (Michelle) Rust. Cherished grandfather of Grayson and Dagny Rust. Dear brother of Judy (Ronald) Slavik and brother-in-law of Henrietta (Anthony) Codini. Larry spent 10 years serving in the United States Navy and...
Mary T. Scudella
Apr 18, 2023
Mary T. Scudella, nee DeLaurentis, age 38, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Loving wife of John Scudella. Devoted mother of Jack, Henry, and Nora Scudella. Dearest daughter of Richard and Barbara DeLaurentis; daughter-in-law of Victoria (Keith) Morris and the late Adrian Scudella. Dear sister of Joseph...
Sharon R. Mauro
Apr 17, 2023
Sharon R. Mauro, nee Bernardy, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2023. Beloved wife of Ron Mauro. Loving mother of Jim Mauro, Jeremy (Kristin) Mauro and the late Stacy (Tony) Castaneda. Cherished grandmother of Matt Castaneda, Alyssa Castaneda, and Emma Mauro. Dear sister of the late Veryl (Deborah) Bernardy and the late Jerry...
Edward C. Grimler
Apr 17, 2023
Edward C. “Silver Fox” Grimler, age 94, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 17, 2023. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Lillian L. Grimler, nee Lewandowski. Devoted father of Roxanne (David) Kaminski, Kathy Grimler Natzke, and Greg (Mary) Grimler. Loving grandfather of Kimberly (Matt) Fink, Jeffrey (Erin) Kaminski, Amanda (Wally) Vukadinovich,...
Linda S. Judge-Renzetti
Apr 17, 2023
Linda S. Judge-Renzetti, age 69, passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Beloved wife of 29 years to Anthony R. Renzetti. Loving mother of Gail (Matthew) Olmsted, Ashley Judge, and three step-children: James, Anthony (Sharon), and Jeff (Laura) Renzetti. Cherished grandmother to Colin Olmsted, Riley Olmsted, and three step-grandchildren: Dominic, Alex, and Nick. She was preceded in death...
Anthony "Tony" Zona Sr.
Apr 16, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Zona Sr., age 101, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully, April 16, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Zona, nee Wetzel. Loving father of Terry (Susan) Zona, Tim Zona, and Anthony Zona Jr. Adoring grandfather of Terry (Jessica), Alexander (Abby), Tina (Jim), Toni, Raina, Cheyenne, Charles (Valerie), and Nick (Kim), great grandchildren Domenic, Carmine, Quentin, Estella,...
Linda Lea Lawless
Apr 16, 2023
Linda Lea Lawless, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. Sister of James (Rick) Lawless, Pamela (Scott) Haser, and Phyllis (Brian) Jensen. Loving niece of Diane (late Phil) Husband. Dear aunt of Traci (Philip) Mazur, Kristen (Matt) Meyers, and Ashley (Louis) Gerchikov. Also survived by the loves of her life Kailey Mazur, Allison...
Herbert L. Fleming
Apr 14, 2023
Herbert Lambert Fleming Born July 7, 1938 - Died April 14, 2023
Herbert Lambert Fleming, age 84 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2023. Herb was born on July 7, 1938 in Harvey, IL to Herbert W. and Margaret Virginia Lambert Fleming. Herb was preceded in death by his wife of...
Kevin R. Bultema
Apr 10, 2023
Kevin R. Bultema, age 43, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior Monday, April 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennifer Bultema, nee Zandstra. Loving father of Ryan, Josh, Lauren, Rachel, and Lydia. Cherished son of Allen and Doreen Bultema; son-in-law of Ken and Judy (late Art Zandstra) Ooms. Dear brother of Wendy (Rob) Buiter, Tricia...
Wilma Lindemulder
Apr 9, 2023
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Wilma Lindemulder, nee Kuiper, age 92, of Crete, IL, went home to her Risen Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Lindemulder. Devoted mother of the late Janet (William (Lori)) Ridder, Phyllis (Robert) Vander Velde, Darlene (Hank)...
Clarence F. Rickman
Apr 8, 2023
Clarence F. Rickman, age 96, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Rickman. Loving father of Gary (Suzanne) Rickman, Dean (Jan) Rickman, and Neil Rickman. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rickman served proudly in the United States Navy During WWII . Clarence will be missed by all...
Phyllis Elaine Sims
Apr 8, 2023
Phyllis Elaine Sims, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, and made the best pecan pies.
She was born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois, daughter to the late Thomas and Opal Adkins and sister to the late Thomas Adkins. After graduating...
Delores A. Koopmans
Apr 7, 2023
Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits, age 90, of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Simon Koopmans. Loving mother of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans. Cherished grandmother of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans,...
Mary Deal
Apr 6, 2023
Mary Deal, nee Kovachi, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Deal. Devoted mother of John (Mary) Deal. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Deal and Matthew Deal; great-grandmother of Nicolas and Nathaniel. Dear sister of Jan (Dinah) Kovachi, late Rosalind Samblis, and the late Florence Goysich.
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Frank William Rhein
Apr 5, 2023
Frank William Rhein, age 89, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne Rhein nee. Frederick. Loving father of Charles (Renee) Rhein, Lori (Michael) Wilt, Cheryl Wallek, Bruce (Yong Son) Rhein, James Scott Rhein, and David (Kimberly) Rhein. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late...
Joseph N. Mente
Apr 5, 2023
Joseph N. Mente, age 90, of St. John, IN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Marian Erickson Mente. Loving father of Leslie Mente. Dear brother of Evelyn Dundon. Preceded in death by his parents Josef and Hedwig Mente. Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Private services will be held.
