Marla Pearl Holmes
August 9, 2023
Marla Pearl Holmes, nee Deschand, age 83 of Crown Point, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Holmes. Loving mother of Virgil (Jennifer) Holmes and Valerie (Donald) Hartkoorn and the late Vickie Sue Holmes. Proud grandmother of Jordan Hartkoorn and Dana (Joe) Zumpf and great-grandmother of Roxanne Zumpf....
Carol Ann Baker
August 6, 2023
Carol Ann Baker, age 72, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Loving mother of Annette (Donald) Foster. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth Hopper, James Hopper, Travis Hopper, Danielle Ortiz, Daniel Perez, Alicia Flores, Armando Flores, Sarah Baker, and Savannah Baker. Carol was preceded in death by her children Michael Baker and Melissa Baker, her siblings...
Clayton Thane Rife Jr.
August 5, 2023
Clayton Thane Rife, Jr., age 76, of St. John, IN, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Brenda Jean Rife, nee Denton. Loving father of Gina (Joseph) Bender and the late Wendy Rife-Roche. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Alli, and Jacob Rife, Cortney (Alex) Gikas, and Tori Roche; great-grandfather of Christina Gikas. Dear brother of Mary...
James Kasper
August 5, 2023
James Kasper, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Grace Kasper (nee Kuiper). Devoted father of Albert (Carol) Kasper, Janet Kasper and James (Terri) Kasper; devoted grandfather of Ashley Kasper (Austin Schleder), Joel Kasper, Mackenzie (Kevin) O’Brien, Madeline (Christian) Catania, and Kelsie Kasper. Dear brother of Janey (Hero) Tameling. ...
George Ortega
August 4, 2023
George Ortega, age 65, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Kimberly Ortega, nee Frundle. Dearest brother of Rosalinda Ortega, Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria) Ortega, Susan (late Joseph) Mudy, and the late David Ortega; brother-in-law of Neal (late Joellyn) Frundle. Loving uncle of Tony Jr., Ray, Tomas, Nina Ortega,...
Cameron Webster Sr.
August 3, 2023
Cameron Webster Sr., age 53, of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Devoted father of Alexis Webster, Brandon Webster, and Cameron Webster Jr. Loving son of James and the late Diana Webster. Cherished grandson of Annie Ruth Brown; grandfather of Athena Martin. Dear brother of Sonja Webster, James Webster, and Kim Lindsey. Cameron was loved by many...
Randall J. De Salvo
August 1, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Randall Joseph De Salvo of Dyer. Randy was a caring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly and far too soon on August 1, 2023 at age 60.
Randy was born to Russell and MaryAnn De Salvo on August 31, 1962. He...
Alice A. Rios
July 31, 2023
Alice A. Rios (Stripeik), age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, 2023. Loving mother of John (Deanna) Rios. Cherished grandmother of Amber, Lilly and Eli. Dear sister of Thomas (Susie) Stripeik and Margaret Stripeik. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Mario Rios, her daughter Charlotte Shelton and her parents...
Larry W. Vander Wall
July 31, 2023
Larry W. Vander Wall, age 77, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2023. Beloved husband of Donna Vander Wall, nee Fennema. Loving father of Darlene Propst, Laurene (Larry) Stephens, and Peter (Rachel) Vander Wall. Cherished grandfather of Clayton, Curtis, Cole, Eli, Evan, Peter, Katherine, Madeline, Teshome, Isabella, Charlotte, Silas and Anneliese. Dear...
Darrell Gene Kirk Sr.
July 30, 2023
The funeral service will be livestreamed from our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH beginning at 10:55 a.m. Darrell G. Kirk Sr. (his friends called him “Roadkill”) age 84, of Valparaiso, IN, was born February 3, 1939 and passed away July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. Kirk. Loving father of Darrell (Beth Devereaux) Kirk Jr., the late Ronald Kirk,...
Regina Josephine Lewis
July 30, 2023
Regina Josephine Lewis, nee Swiatnicki, age 102, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Lewis. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Marilynne) Lewis. Cherished grandmother of Donna (Matt) Block and Michael C. Lewis. Great grandmother of Amber Rich, Peyton Rich, David Rich, Danica Block, Matthew Block, Gabrielle Block, Samantha Block,...
Leonard "Leo" V. Skrezyna Sr.
July 29, 2023
Leonard "Leo" V. Skrezyna, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Beloved husband to the late Rita A. Skrezyna. Loving father of Laura Skrezyna, Lenny (Michelle) Skrezyna, Vincent Skrezyna, Renee (Pete) Zorica, Daniel (Lori) Skrezyna, Deanna Skrezyna, Rick Skrezyna, and the late Tina Skrezyna. Devoted grandfather of Tiffany (Edward) Castillo,...
Effie W. Dykstra
July 29, 2023
Effie W. Dykstra, nee Visser, age 98, of Elmhurst, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Case Dykstra. Loving mother of Jan (Al) Diepstra, William (Melissa) Dykstra, and the late Jim Dykstra. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Dykstra, Jamie Villareal, Jason Diepstra, Ryan (Laura) Diepstra, Nathan (Amy) Diepstra, Nathan...
Barbara A. Wegner
July 28, 2023
Barbara A. Wegner, nee Warmelink, age 85, of Dyer, IN, formerly a longtime resident of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Wendell A. Wegner. Loving mother of Lisa (Jim) Morris, Rob (Michelle) Wegner, and the late infant Cynthia Annette Wegner. Proud grandmother of Joshua...
Charlene D. Haan-Mullen
July 26, 2023
Charlene D. Haan-Mullen, nee Ippel, age 92, of Barrington Hills, IL formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Beloved wife of George Mullen and the late Lewis Haan. Loving mother of Sherry (late Dan Glass) Haan, Lewis R. (Pamela) Haan, Lynn (John) Brink, Gayle (Randy) Reinsma and Lorraine Haan. Devoted grandmother of Brandon (Sarah) Haan, Shannon...
John E. Frederick
July 26, 2023
John E. Frederick, age 81, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL, suddenly, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Loving husband of Nancy Frederick, nee Wszolek. Devoted father of John D. Frederick, Nancy Jordan, and Anthony Frederick. Proud grandfather of Kelly (Robert) Sobucki, Patricia Jordan, Ethan Frederick, Eleni Frederick; great-grandfather of Devin Jordan, Kylie Sobucki, and Kayla Sobucki. Dear...
Ernest O Thurmond
July 26, 2023
Ernest O. Thurmond, "Ernie" age 85, of Steger, IL, born in Ripley, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Luanne E. Thurmond, nee Tilton. Loving father of Jeffrey (Dina) Thurmond and Tracy (Thurmond) Bosco. Cherished grandfather of Taylor (Florijan) Matic, Austin (Alanna) Konieczka, Nico Bosco, Brittany Thurmond, Lori (Clayton) Sago, and Cori Lopez....
Marlene J. Jabaay
July 24, 2023
Marlene Jabaay, nee Van Heest, age 87, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023. Loving wife of the late Harry Jabaay. Devoted mother of Diane (Larry) Disterheft, Karen (Jon) Gross, and Bryan (Olivia) Jabaay. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Disterheft, Timothy (Brittany) Disterheft, Jessica (Skylar) Schwartz, Chris Disterheft, Cody Disterheft, Caitlin Disterheft, Leah (James) Scanlon, Hannah...
Phillip C. Grede
July 23, 2023
Phillip C. Grede, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 peacefully at home with his beloved Shih Tzu, Katie, and family by his side. Phil was born on April 23, 1937, on the south side of Chicago, in the Roseland neighborhood. Phil was very recently preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years Paula Grede (nee...
Mary Bernadette Niven
July 22, 2023
Mary Bernadette Niven, née Truesdale, born April 5, 1958 passed peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 22, 2023. After a 30 year battle with multiple illnesses, she was welcomed into Heaven by her mother and father, Donald and Joanne Truesdale (Healy) of Homewood, Illinois. Pieces of her heart are left here with her husband David...
