Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2023

Soledad Diaz, age 15, of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Francisco and Ma Carmen Diaz.  Loving sister of Fatima, Eduardo and Ximena.  Soledad was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00...

Mar 30, 2023

Margaret Y. Bragg nee Clark, age 82, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Carl James Bragg Jr. Loving mother of Lance (Colette) Bragg and Chris (Ginny) Bragg. Cherished grandmother of Carson, Payton, Zyon and the late Zoe. Dear sister of Lloyd (Patty) Clark, Jerry (Linda) Clark and Robert (Jean) Clark....

Mar 30, 2023

Grace Doyle, nee Kresal, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Doyle. Loving mother of Marsha Doyle, Steven Doyle and the late Scott (Jody) Doyle. Cherished Grandmother of 6, Great-Grandmother of 16. Grace was preceded in death by siblings: William, Robert, and Marion, one grandson, one...

Mar 30, 2023

Erna M. Cripe, nee Seipp, age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Loving wife of the late John C. Cripe.  Devoted mother of Madeline “Lynn” (Lane) Luoma, William (Barb) Cripe, Jim (Mary) Cripe, and the late Robert Cripe.  Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 22. Dearest sister of the late Conrad Seipp. ...

Mar 28, 2023

Jacoba “Cobie” Swets, nee Bykerk, age 90, of Largo, FL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Swets. Loving mother of Melvin (Judy) Swets, Susan (Curt) Hillegonds, and Walter (Diana) Swets. Cherished grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 20; great-great-grandmother of 8.  Kind...

Mar 27, 2023

Robert F. “Bob” Trembacki, age 71, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2023.  Loving husband of Suzanne Trembacki, nee Tomaszewski.  Devoted father of Bradley (Kelly) Trembacki, Jeffery (Michelle) Trembacki, and Randall Trembacki.  Proud grandfather of Victoria, Alexia, Madilyn, and Chloe.  Dearest brother of Christine (Bruce) Petway, Paul (Marianne) Trembacki, and...

Mar 24, 2023

Enriqueta M. Guajardo, nee Mendoza, age 76, late of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023.  Loving wife of Samuel G. Guajardo.  Devoted mother of Samuel E. (Maria) Guajardo, Veronica  G. (Jose Jr.) Rosales, and Ricardo Guajardo.  Proud grandmother of Samantha Rosales, Enrique Guajardo, Felix Guajardo, Vanessa Rosales, Amanda Rosales, Samuel Guajardo Jr., Ricardo A. Guajardo, Genevieve...

Mar 22, 2023

Roger K. Engel, age 74, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He was born March 24, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard and Vivian (Krause) Engel, who preceded him in death.  Devoted father of Steven (Kris) Engel, David (Jill) Engel, and Jonathan (Danelle) Engel.  Ex-husband of Kay Bauer.  Proud grandfather of...

Mar 22, 2023

Wayne George Borre, age 83, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Loving brother of 12 siblings and kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Jean Borre, and his second wife, Ramona Jeanette Messex-Borre. Wayne was a school teacher for many years for District 117 and...

Mar 21, 2023

Elbert “Bub” E. Baker, age 80, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Beloved husband of Nancy Baker, nee Kooyenga.  Loving father of Christopher (Teresa) Baker and Kathleen Randolph.  Devoted grandfather of Daniel and Matthew Randolph and Camen, Marek, Zoie and Blake Cummings.  Dear brother of David, Leroy, Mike, Todd, Jimmy, Frankie, Joyce, Kay, Judy,...

Mar 20, 2023

Melvin H. Bougher, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Helen L. Bougher, nee Ott. Loving father of Ronald (Wanda) Bougher, Lori Bougher and Ray (Nina) Bougher. Devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Maude Bougher. Melvin was a United...

Mar 18, 2023

Nicholas Bryan Harr, age 27, of Gary, IN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Devoted Husband of Marlene Inez Harr. Amazing father of Malani Harr and Nicholas Bryan Harr Jr. Loving son of Rita (Matthew) Holden-Koontz and Bryan Harr. Dear brother of Christina Harr. Beloved uncle of Leila Harr and nephew to many aunts and uncles. Nicholas will be...

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Margaret Casper, age 96, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Casper. Loving mother of Bill (Vicki) Casper and Linda (Mike) Busick. Cherished grandmother of Cara Ahern and Kenneth Casper. Dear sister of Virginia Morrow. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, one brother, and her...

Mar 18, 2023

James L. Cook, age 79, of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of Judith Cook, nee Wren.  Loving father of Theresa Lee, Camille Salter, and the late Evelyn Keener.  Dear brother of Evelyn Cook and Laverne Lee.  Preceded in death by his parents Grover and Willie Bessie Cook.  Mr. Cook was a U.S....

Mar 18, 2023

Christopher B. Platta Sr., age 45, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Shantell Williams. Loving father of Tyler (KeShawna) Platta, Joshua (Dejah) Byers, AzJahnee Byers, Ahmiyah Byers, and Christopher Platta Jr. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Jr., Kaylani, and Leyla. Dear brother of Gregory Platta and Michael (Christina) Platta. Fond son of Gregory...

Mar 18, 2023

Darren Mitchell Heldt, age 34, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved Husband of Natalie Heldt nee Mildice. Cherished father of Lucas Heldt. Loving son of Darrell and Michelle Heldt and son-in-law of Bill (Kathy) Mildice. Dear brother of Derrick (Luis) Heldt-Alvarez, Miranda (Andrew Revei) Heldt, Daynen (Cecilia Dunn) Heldt,...

Mar 18, 2023

Jerry C. Johansen, age 77, of Cedar Lake, IN formerly of Greeley, CO and South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of Paulette, nee Grumbles.  Loving father of Michelle (Michael) Bacon and Rob (Tara) Johansen.  Devoted Papa of Linnea Johansen, Kendra Johansen, August Johansen, Marissa Bacon and Makayla Bacon.  Dear brother of Ron...

Mar 17, 2023

Arlene “Sue” A. Horn, nee Steinbach, age 86, of Lemont, IL formerly of South Holland, IL  passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late John Horn, Sr. Loving mother of Susan (Jeff) Jachna, John (Juliane) Horn, Jr., James (Cathy Jo) Horn, Joseph (Kathy) Horn, and Jerome (Thresa) Horn.  Devoted grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...

Mar 17, 2023

John D. Ruiz, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Joan Ruiz, nee Lux. Loving father of Amanda (James) Blackman, Adam Ruiz, Jordan (Patti) Ruiz, Carla (Hanny) Kiroloss, and the late John Ruiz Jr. Cherished grandfather of Delilah and Amelia Blackman. Krystal, Jacob, and Nicolas Ruiz. Dear brother...

Mar 11, 2023

Charles A. Rushing, age 81, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Loving husband of the late Helen K. Rushing, nee Majors. Devoted father of Lisa (Brien) Schroers.  Cherished grandfather of Emily Rushing.  Dear brother of Nancy (late Carmen) Barone, George Rushing, Stephen (Valerie) Rushing, the late Jane (late James) Warren, late Judy Rushing and...