Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2023

Ami Jo Cichon, nee Dust, age 46, of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away July 3, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Christopher T. Cichon II.  Beloved mother of Emma Fahler and Jaxson Cichon.  Cherished daughter of Edwin and Jerri Dust; daughter-in-law of Cynthia and the late Christopher Cichon.  Dear sister of Mark (Annette) Dust.  Kind aunt of Amanda Dust...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce D. Blauw, nee Potts, age 80, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Beloved wife of Rev. Richard Blauw.  Loving mother of Deborah (Craig) Knot, Richard “Rick” (Kimberly) Blauw, David (Jody) Blauw, and Jennifer (David) Haan. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Knot, Mariel (Brian) Haverdink,...

Jun 30, 2023

Stephen Frank Zeman, age 73 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, June 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Joan Zeman nee Spencer. Loving father of Jennifer (Ed) Walter, Stephan (Christina) Zeman and Zachary (Rebecca) Zeman. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Dear stepfather, step-grandfather, and step-great grandfather of many. Caring brother of the late Phyllis...

Jun 29, 2023

Shirley Marlene Brown nee Arnholz, age 89 of Monee, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 29, 2023. Devoted wife of the late Michael T. Brown Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Cathy), Doug (Cindy), Michelle Brown, and the late Michael T. (Becky) Brown Jr. Cherished grandmother of Michael III (Laura), Lauren (Lu Chuquimia) Brown, Bobby (Jennifer),...

Jun 28, 2023

Malinda A. Cockrum, nee Austin, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Lowell D. Cockrum. Loving mother of Dena (Scot Stenger) Cockrum and James (Rita) Cockrum. Cherished grandmother of Danielle Jane Cockrum and Jackson Wisniewski. Dear sister of Alice Sanders and Malcolm (Barbara) Austin. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Lucille...

Jun 28, 2023

Sharon Marie Barker, nee Cullina, age 80, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Beloved wife of Lawrence Barker. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Robert) Grivetti, Kimberly (Timothy Yuell) Piet, and Louis Dietz IV (Kathryn George). Cherished grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents William and Gladys Cullina, and siblings Bill, Jim,...

Jun 28, 2023

George D. Modory, age 71, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  Loving husband of Janice M. Modory, nee Nowatski.  Devoted father of Steven (Jamie Hogan) Modory, Leslie (Trent) Godfrey, and the late Michael Modory.  Proud grandfather of Mitchell John Godfrey, Jacob Daniel (Erin) Godfrey, and Gavin James Godfrey; great-grandfather of Wilks, Shepard, and Palmer Kate.  ...

Jun 28, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Ayala, age 57, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 after a courageous battle against Cancer.  Loving husband of Christine Mikula Ayala, nee Japkowski.  Devoted father of Emaleth D. Mikula, Jarred E. Ayala, and Jacob M. Ayala.  Dear brother of Victor (Lana) Ayala, Michael Ayala, Thomas (Lori) Ayala, Felix Gutierrez II, late Rosa...

Jun 27, 2023

Frank Smado, age 73, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Rose Smado, nee Killian. Dear brother of John (Eileen) Smado, Donna (Ronnie) McBride, Andrew (Sally) Smado, Josephine Smado, late David (late Tina) Smado and the late Thomas Smado. Devoted son of the late Andrew and late Margaret Smado. Dear uncle...

Jun 26, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Davis, nee Montgomery, age 80, of Blue Island, IL passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Lowell Davis.  Loving mother of Patricia A. Common and James P. Common.  Cherished grandmother of Ethan Common, Jasmine Common, Octavia Hardy, and Justin Common and great-grandma to Nathaniel Common, Natalie Common,...

Jun 25, 2023

Merle D. Wahlstrom, age 91, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully and went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  Beloved husband of Marilyn Wahlstrom, nee Bergstrom. Loving father of Audrey (Doug) Van Vuren, Andrew (Nancy) Wahlstrom, and Ann (Stan) Fit. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of nine.  Merle was loved by many...

Jun 24, 2023

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Sara Marie McLean , nee Vulcano, age 80, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Her beloved husband of 60 years, Edward William McLean , age 81, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Loving parents of...

Jun 24, 2023

Violet D. Andersen, nee Peters, age 97, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Andersen.  Loving mother of Kathleen (Robert) Reingold, late Andrew (Judy) (former wife Nancy) Andersen, and the late Vernon Andersen.  Cherished grandmother of Randall Reingold, Eric (Rachel) Andersen, Bryan (Cindy) Andersen, and Vernon “JR” Andersen; great-grandmother of Gage,...

Jun 24, 2023

Thomas J. Nielsen, age 63, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Loving father of Lisa Nielsen. Cherished grandfather of Maddix Geraci. Dear brother of Patricia (late Phillip) Yates. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews and great-uncle to many great-nieces and great-nephews. Thomas will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved...

Jun 24, 2023

John Patrick Brennan, age 69, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2023.  Beloved husband of Karen Brennan, née Prystalski. Devoted father of Bridgett (Francesco) Sessa, John Paul (Molly) Brennan, Jacqueline (Joe) Bruzek and his late infant son Matthew. Proud grandfather of Francesco Leonardo and Sophia Sessa, John P. and Amelia Brennan, Zoe and Eloise Bruzek. Dear...

Jun 24, 2023

Carol F Manners, nee Mather, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late David D. Manners. Loving mother of David (Judy) Manners, Marsha Jean (Steve) Simpson, Elise (Michael) Nelson, and Virginia (Robert) Mead. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Lonnie (Sharon) Mather....

Jun 24, 2023

Virginia M. Roberts, nee Saliek, age 92, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Roberts. Loving mother of Karen Vargas, Larry (Stephanie) Roberts Sr., and Dale (Mary) Roberts.  Cherished grandmother of Prudence (Frank) Vulpitta, Denise Fancher, Kelline (Tony) Morris, Larry (Jennifer) Roberts, Jr., Matthew (Colleen) Roberts,...

Jun 21, 2023

Donald Petolick, age 84, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Kay Petolick, nee Anderson. Loving father of the late Donald (Debbie) Petolick, Carrie Westall, and Greg (Nancy) Petolick. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Shirley (late Richard) Stef. Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews....

Jun 19, 2023

Clotilde “Cleo” H. Davila, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 19, 2023. Loving mother of Grace Lopez, Raymond (late Elena) Lopez, Joseph Lopez, Micaela (late Eliaser Jr.) Jeronimo, and Christina (late Gary) Lopez. Devoted grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 12. Cherished sister of Jessie (George Amaro) Davila, Angelita (Curtis) Middleton, Rosita (Francisco) Pereda,...

Jun 19, 2023

John B. Kos, age 80, of Dyer, Indiana (formerly of Chicago, Illinois) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne M. Kos, nee Pompa. Loving father of Amanda (Roberto) Gomez, the late Jana Kos Ferguson and the late Michael Kos; and godfather of Tiffany (Jason) Nowicki. Devoted grandfather of Emma, Zach, Tristan, Gavin, Giuliana,...