Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2023

Alexander G. “Al” Janusz, age 60, suddenly, of Lansing, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Loving companion and longtime partner of Deborah D. “Debbie” Coulter.  Step-father of Shawn Coulter.  Proud grandpa of Payton.  Dearest brother of Thomas (Denise) Janusz, James (Judy) Janusz, and the late Robert Janusz.  Kind and generous uncle...

Mar 10, 2023

Maria L. Garcia, nee Cano, age 92, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, March 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Garcia. Loving mother of Stella Servine, Antonio Jr. (Mary) Garcia, David Garcia, late Robert (Jennie) Garcia, Darlene (Gavino) Verduzco, and Donald (Shar) Garcia. Cherished grandmother of 19 Grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 8...

Mar 8, 2023

Bruce Gibbs Pritchard , age 80, of Griffith, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Cynthia Pritchard, nee Swets.  Loving father of Emily (Bill) McNamara and Eric (Elizabeth) Pritchard.  Devoted grandfather of William McNamara, Noe and Joanna Pritchard.  Dear brother of Art (Jenny) Pritchard.  Preceded in death...

Mar 7, 2023

Jeffery Allen Haugh, age 52, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  Dear son of Patrick Haugh Sr. and the late Donna Thompson. Loving brother of  Patrick (Donna) Haugh Jr. and Kristine (Timothy) Henderzahs. Proud uncle of Alexandrea (Ochi), Patrick III, Alexa, and Aiden; great-uncle of Danika.

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Mar 6, 2023

Bernadine Lucille Gwiazda, nee Wantuch, age 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Walter Gwiazda.  Devoted mother of Barbara (Robert) Pavich, Marla De Marco, Andrew (Kelly) Gwiazda, and the late Robert Gwiazda.  Cherished grandmother of Suzanne, Rocco, Carl, Christy, Jenna, Samantha, Brooke, and Andrew Jr.; great-grandmother of...

Mar 5, 2023

Georgene Fern Johnstone of Steger, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 5, 2023 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis, her parents Edwin and Rose Hartman, a brother Donald Hartman and daughters Janice, Susan, and Karen.

Georgene was a beloved mother, grandmother,...

Mar 3, 2023

Richard N. De Rosier, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Margaret De Rosier, nee Maze. Loving father of three children. Dear grandfather to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his siblings and his parents. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

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Mar 2, 2023

Jeffrey A. Huisman, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan Huisman, nee Wagner. Loving father of Jeremy (Jaclyn) Huisman, Eric (Rebecca Contreras) Huisman, and Ryan (Brianna) Huisman. Cherished grandfather of Gabriela, Frank, Benjamin, Brody, and Caleb. Dear brother of John (Dorothy) Huisman, George (Diane) Huisman, Robert (Mary) Huisman, Stephen (Mariola) Huisman, and...

Feb 28, 2023

Annette L. Kowalski, nee Rzyski, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Ereal Kowalski. Loving mother of the late Wayne Rolek.  Proud grandmother of Lisa (Javier) Gauna and Michelle (George) Nikitaras; great-grandmother of Jacque Nikitaras, Aidan Carter, Noah Nikitaras, Gianna Nikitaras, Javier Gauna Jr., and...

Feb 28, 2023

Gregory C. Butler, age 73, of Beecher, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Butler, née Lemaster. Loving father of Lacey Butler and her husband Ryan McNeil, Marta Butler, Kyle Butler and his wife Raija McIntyre. Devoted son of Eva Joe Butler Allison and the late Louis Butler and step-son of the late...

Feb 28, 2023

The Funeral service for Luke Schaap will be livestreamed on the Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church Facebook page.  You can click on the link here to be directed to their Facebook page: Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church Facebook page

Luke A. Schaap, age 91, of Homer Glen, IL, formerly of Lansing and South Holland, passed away Tuesday,...

Feb 27, 2023

Dorothy M. Lavelle, nee Eisner, age 92, of Steger formerly of Roseland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Thomas F. Lavelle.  Sweetest mother of Michael (Varina) Lavelle, Timothy Lavelle, Brian (Ana Ruth) Lavelle and the late Terrence P. Lavelle.  Cherished grandma of Kristine, Ashlee (Mike) Skubiscz, Timothy (Miranda) Lavelle, Catie (Kevin) VanDamme,...

Feb 26, 2023

Ramona Jeanette Messex-Borre, nee Kadinger, age 86, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Beloved wife of Wayne Borre for 13 years. Loving mother of Loretta Carson, Linda (Dannie) Powell, Patrick (Mary) Messex, Barbara (Edward) Dionne, late Jeannette (Michael) Fitzsimmons and widow of her 34 year marriage to Gerald Messex. Dear grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother...

Feb 26, 2023

William “Bill” E. Rabb, age 83, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Rabb, nee Karabin. Loving father of Catherine (George) Srednoselac, Sheri Venturelli, and the late Beverly Ritchie. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Jack (late Jeannie) Rabb. Preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2023

Elsie L. Schilling, nee Shuttle, age 94, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Charlton Schilling. Loving mother of Steven Schilling, the late Susan (Robert) Gonya, Scott (Ann) Schilling, and Stanley (Cynthia) Schilling.  Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late James, late Mary Ellen,...

Feb 23, 2023

Ronald G. “Bud” Nolan, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023.  Loving husband of Mary J. Nolan, nee Guffey.  Devoted father of Kelly Nolan and Craig (Victoria) Nolan.  Cherished grandfather of Connor, Savannah, and Ericka; great-grandfather of Flynn.  Dear brother of the late Evelyn (late Jim) Sparger.

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