Obituary Listing

Jun 17, 2023

John Robert Witvoet, Born October 28, 1937.  Safe in the arms of his Savior and began to experience the joy of being in God’s eternal care on June 17, 2023.  Profoundly loved his family who deeply loved him in return.  Beloved husband, for 66 years, of Audrey J. Witvoet, nee DeMaar.  Loving father of Robert (Laurel, nee Clausing) Witvoet,...

Jun 16, 2023

John Marshall Hemmerling, age 87, of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023.  Beloved husband of Louisa Hemmerling, nee Damiani.  Loving father of John (Lynda) Hemmerling, Leann (John) Lolli, late infant daughter AnnMarie Hemmerling, and Joseph (Amanda Athon) Hemmerling. Cherished grandpapa of Kristina, John, Robert, Micheal, and AnnMarie Hemmerling, Kayleigh (Branden) Ferro, Madelon, Francesca, Gianna,...

Jun 16, 2023

Frank Furlan Sr., age 81, of Wanatah, IN, formerly of Monee, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2023.  Loving husband of the late Denise J. Furlan, nee Fitzgerald.  Devoted father of Frank Furlan II, Deanne Furlan, and Karen Furlan.  Proud grandfather of Frankie Furlan III, Michelle (Nick) Carlson, and Jason Furlan; great-grandfather of Isabelle Carlson.  Dear brother of...

Jun 13, 2023

Thomas J. Koontz, Jr., age 60 years old, of Dyer, Indiana, born August 19,1962 in Chicago Heights, IL, passed away June 13, 2023. Son of the late Thomas J. Koontz, Sr. and Sharon (Murphy) (Earl Wernes). He leaves behind his wife Janet (Bazant), and two adult stepchildren, Jill (Anthony Carta) and Jason (Korinne), and his former wife Maria Spaw...

Jun 12, 2023

George F. Hiskes, Sr., age 87, of Munster, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Mae Hiskes, nee DeHorn.  Loving father of George (Elaine) Hiskes Jr., Jayne (Andrew) Griffin, and Mark (Carol) Hiskes. Cherished grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 15:  Dear brother of Doris (Donald) Koopman, Evelyn (late Ross) Smith, Anjean...

Jun 12, 2023

Virginia A. “Ginger” Johansen, nee VanIngen, age 78, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Ronald Johansen. Loving mother of Tammi Johansen, Kris Johansen, and Julie (Brian) Benson. Adoring grandmother of Ashley (Jacob) Christensen, Casey (Lauren) Johansen, and Jacob (Brooke) Benson. Cherished great-grandmother of Caden, Audrey, Sophia, Miles, and Isla. Dear...

Jun 10, 2023

Charles E. Randolph Jr., age 45, of Harvey, IL, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.  Beloved son of Laura Holmes.  Dear brother of Latosha Riley, Eddreinna Tillman, and Regina Randolph. Cherished uncle of Alexus Riley, Tyanna Smith, Desiree Konadu, Marquis Payne, Damarion Franklin, Makai Olivarez, and Helaina Perry.  Preceded in death by his father Charles E. Randolph Sr., grandfather...

Jun 9, 2023

Diana M. Lustfeldt, nee Levreau, age 69, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Loving mother of the late Jeff Lustfeldt.  Dear sister of Joyce (Bruce) DeVries, Janet Brandt, and the late Ronald Levreau.  Devoted aunt of Catherine (late William) Dewberry; great aunt of Shane (Brittany) Dewberry and great-great aunt of Jayce and Gunnar. Preceded...

Jun 9, 2023

Mark W. Scheidt, age 52, late of St. John, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 due to traumatic injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Loving son of Robert B. Scheidt Sr. and the late Mary (Cook) Scheidt. Dear brother of Debbie (Dave) Donaldson, Mary Jo Classen, Robert (Karin) Scheidt, the late Lynn Scheidt, late...

Jun 9, 2023

Jeannine Goldsmith, nee Lupe, age 90, of Crete formerly of Dolton IL, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Harold H. Goldsmith.  Devoted mother of Shirley Johnson, Edward (Diane), the late Kevin (Becky),  Kathy (Sonny) Martine, Theresa Goldsmith, Robert (Georgia), Donald, James (Dina Jobbe), and David (Tracy) Goldsmith.  Proud grandmother of 22; great-grandmother of...

Jun 7, 2023

Bob G. Bray, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Jerilynn Bray, nee Poulter. Loving father of Sandi (Tim) Brozowski and Cindy (Joe) Wigsmoen. Devoted grandfather of Melissa (C.J.) Arvia, Angela Brozowski, Keith (Elizabeth) Brozowski, Sara Wigsmoen, and Dana (Anthony) Jacobs. Cherished great-grandfather of Joey, Jake, Ameliah, Emma, Lynsie, Andrew, Charlotte, and Alayna. Dear...

Jun 5, 2023

Harry Witvoet, age 93, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Witvoet, nee Zarth. Special and loving friend of Joan Michalski.  Devoted father of Dean (Laura) Witvoet, Deanne (Tony) Bruen, Shary (Jim) Leonard, and Layna (Andrew) Van Ermen.  Loving grandfather of Chandra (Ray), Justin, Jason, Rick, Samantha, Amber...

Jun 5, 2023

William (Bill) E. Maylone, age 96, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine E. Maylone. Loving father of Kathy Lynn Kinzel and Bill (Eileen) Maylone. Proud grandfather of Nicolle Lynn Kinzel, Claire and Julia Maylone. Loving son of the late Leonard & Mabel (Shawcroft) Maylone. Loving...

Jun 3, 2023

John R. Quinn, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  He is now united in Heaven with his Father John, Mother Marian, and Brother Michael.  Loving husband of 65 years of Margaret Quinn, nee Mulhollan.  Devoted father of Karen (Kevin) Walsh, Mary (Mark) Thorne, and Maureen (David) Wozniak.  Proud...

Jun 1, 2023

Kristopher T. Mikula, age 44, of Whiting, IN passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Loving husband of Michelle Mikula, nee Radick.  Beloved son of Terry and Jan Mikula.  Devoted step-father of Bella Davidson. Dear brother of Kristen (Michael) Lotkowski, David (Tianna) Mikula and Jill (James Santillan) Mikula.  Proud uncle of Sophia Jules, Eleanor, Riley, and Wyatt.  Kris was...

May 30, 2023

Darlene Uhter, nee Sparks, was born June 23, 1934 and was called home on May 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dwight L. Uhter Sr.  Loving mother of David (Keli) and the late Dwight Jr. (Joy). Cherished grandmother of Noah, Kailey, and Shelley.  Dear sister of the late Wanda (late Tom) Mrozek. Devoted Foster mother of Gene Miller...

May 29, 2023

Peter James Skourles, age 79 of Marietta, GA passed away on May 29, 2023. Dear brother of Marie (Tom) Kavalauskas, David (Monica Simoni) Swenson, Paul (Marianne) Swenson, Glenn (Mary Kirby) Swenson and the late Carl Swenson. Uncle of many nephews and nieces. Peter was a US Navy Veteran. He was loved and will be missed. A memorial service will be...

May 28, 2023

The Funeral Mass for Esteban will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.  Livestream will begin around  9:55 a.m. (central time). The video will not appear on the page until  9:55 a.m. Follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel

Esteban Alejandro Velázquez, age 42, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Beloved fiancé of Kiauna DeLoach. Loving...

May 27, 2023

David Alan DeYoung (Dave), age 71, of Chicago IL passed away peacefully in his sleep, just before dawn on May 27, 2023. Devoted father of Hannah Grace and Katie Hope, former husband of Sharon Caldwell, dear brother of Barb (Harold) Triezenberg and Pam (the late Mark) Luebke, beloved brother in law of Marsha (Mark) Conroy, Thomas (Ann) Caldwell, proud...

May 26, 2023

James Edward Szelinski age 94, of Beecher, IL, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  Jim was born on September 15, 1928 to Frank and Ann Mesekevich-Szelinski in Mt. Carmel, PA.

Following graduation from high school he joined the US Army and proudly served as a Medic during WW II.  After...