Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2023

Leroy Victor Dennis, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Loving father of Ricky Leroy (Susan) Dennis, Pamela Lynn Dennis, Scott (Beverly) Dennis, Jeff (Renee) Dennis, Kelly Ann O’nions, Sandy Jo Dennis and the late Randy Joe Dennis. Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 19 great-grandchildren. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

Jul 18, 2023

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Marilyn Jean Wories, nee Ball, age 71, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Beloved wife of Jack Wories.  Loving mother of Chad Wories and Jill McLaughlin. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Emma and Jacob Wories, Keegan, Brody, and Bryce McLaughlin....

Jul 17, 2023

Margarito Carreon, age 90, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Rose M. Carreon, nee Pena. Loving father of Sally (Andrew) Smado, Robert Carreon and Mary Ann Carreon. Cherished grandfather of Michael Smado, Sara (Gino) Georgetti and Trevor Carreon; Great-grandfather of Gianna Rose Georgetti and Olivia Marie Georgetti. Dear brother of...

Jul 17, 2023

Ricky Everett Stanley, age 64, of Peotone, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Gina A. Stanley nee Collachia. Loving father of Richard Collachia, Jamie Stanley, and late Lafonda. Cherished son of Rachel (late Henry E. Stanley) Jones. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren. Dear brother of Susan, Nancy (Bob), and Henry Jr. He was preceded...

Jul 17, 2023

Phillip Fred Rossi, age 67, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Loving father of Ashley (Bjorn Bjornson) Fisher and Phillip K. Rossi. Cherished grandfather of Genivieve “Gigi” Rossi and Julia “Juju” Bjornson. Dear brother of Sebastiano (Michelle) Rossi, Lynn (late Joseph) Queiroli, Vincenzo (Eilean) Rossi, Katherine (David) Slover, and Lena Zych. Kind uncle of many nieces, nephews, and...

Jul 16, 2023

Joyce M. Collins, nee Schroeder, age 83, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Rev. Robert H. Collins.  Mother of Christy (Will) Anderson; step-mother of R. Andrew Collins and Pamela (Rimas Orentas) Collins.  Proud grandmother of Brittani Lambe and Brandon Anderson.  Dearest sister of the late Victor Schroeder, Wayne...

Jul 16, 2023

Barbara Ann (Michalak) Kerstowske, age 87, peacefully passed away in the early hours of Sunday, July 16th at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence hospice care near her home in Dyer, IN.  She was born on July 9th, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Clementine (Sowinski) Michalak and Edward Michalak. She attended Immaculate Conception grammar school and was...

Jul 15, 2023

Paul T. Teske, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a devoted family man, a faithful Christian, and a hardworking individual who brought joy and warmth to the lives of those around him. Paul's legacy is one of love, faith, and dedication.

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Jul 15, 2023

Jose Cantu age 83 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary L. Cantu, nee Valle. Loving father of Jose Jr. (Christine) Cantu, Sylvia (Douglas) Downing, late Vincent Ray Cantu and the late Sonia Theresa Cantu. Cherished grandfather of Cecilia R. Cantu, Joseph R. Cantu, Gabriella E. Cantu and Anastacia S....

Jul 14, 2023

Constantine W. “Buddy” Shaw, age 57, of DeMotte, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Devoted father of Joshua (Brooklyn) Lemler, Margaret (Garrett) Waugaman, and Cortnie (Nathan) Shaw-Hernandez.  Loving son of Theresa and the late Robert Guntorius.  Proud grandfather of Hazellyn Lemler, Jenavive Lemler, Benjamin Waugaman, Ryan Keller,...

Jul 14, 2023

Bill W. Hall, age 67 of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully, July 14, 2023. Beloved husband of Peggy Hall, maiden Strickland. Loving father of Tiffany (Josh) Baker and Rebecca (Wyatt) Twaddle. Cherished grandfather of Sheyanne Tucker, Warren Twaddle and his beloved dog “Buster”. Dear brother of Connie (Donnis) Steele, brother-in-law of Ruth Bryant and Pat (J.L) Gray. Fond...

Jul 13, 2023

Virginia M. Benson, nee Sonnleitner, age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Benson. Cherished sister of the late Patricia (late Harry) Pierie. Kind aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Virginia will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Private family services are to be held....

Jul 12, 2023

Betty Ann Dykstra, nee DeBoer, age 85, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Dykstra. Loving mother of Gary (Donna) Dykstra, Terry (Angela) Dykstra, Peggy Sue (Richard) Davis, and Carla (Kevin) VanTil. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Dykstra, Alison (Jon) Mittleman, Libby Dykstra, Tina (Jordan) Hernandez,...

Jul 11, 2023

Larry Clinton Bonner, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Faquitta Bonner, nee Blumenberg. Loving father of Stephanie Bonner Cooper, Dawn (David) Bozeman, Daniel (Monica-Kaye) Bonner, David (Jennifer) Bonner, Angelina (Jose) Bonner-Carpena, and Abria (Nicholas) Bonner-Hufford. Cherished grandfather of Jamaal Haqq, Jalaal Haqq, Elijah Arnold, Ashley Bozeman, Ayanna Bozeman,...

Jul 9, 2023

Paula J. Grede, nee Dowling, age 75, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.  Beloved wife of Phillip Grede Sr. Loving mother of Jennifer (Dennis) Oakes and Jeffrey (Sharon) Eichensehr. Step-mother of Kelly (Timothy) Donahoe and Phillip (Pamela) Grede Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel and Noah Fortener, Lucy and Melanie Veron. Step-grandmother of Colin, Tristan, Taylor and...

Jul 8, 2023

William Lenting, age 75, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Beloved husband of Anita Lenting, nee Clason.  Loving father of Shelley (Randy) Van Der Noord, Rachel (Frank) Hillegonds, Greg (Jen) Lenting, Brian (Amber) Lenting, Melissa (James) Ophoff, and Allyson (Nathan) Vis.  Cherished grandfather...

Jul 8, 2023

Karen L. Deinema, age 78, late of Beecher formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Dearest sister of Sharon (Phil) VanDam, Wayne (late Joyce) Deinema, and the late Edith (late John) McDermott.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Eda Deinema.  Karen was loved by many...

Jul 7, 2023

Audrey Wright, nee Shewry, age 85, formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late David Wright Sr. Loving mother of David (Janice) Wright, Patti (David) Bogdan, Robert (Amy) Wright, and the late John A. Wright.  Devoted grandmother of Bryan Bogdan, Michael (fiancée Melissa Gloodt)  Bogdan, Lauren (Arun Kang) Wright, Robert...

Jul 6, 2023

Oulay Mixayvanh, nee Khanma, age 71, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of Kanh Mixayvanh. Loving mother of Phonesavanh (Johnny) Rossi and Phetsakhone (Susan) Mixayvanh. Cherished grandmother of Gabe, Bella and Luca Rossi, Hailey, Phetkye, Bane, and Gavin Mixayvanh.  Preceded in death by her parents Bounexay and Sivay Khanma.  Oulay was loved...

Jul 4, 2023

Doris Jane Stewart, age 81, died July 4, 2023, peacefully in her grandson’s home in the presence of her grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and three great-grandchildren. Doris was greeted into heaven by her loving husband Arnold, her daughter Kimberly, her son Greg, and her two great-grandchildren Paislee and Brooklyn. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Mike) Shelby, her grandson Kyle...