Obituary Listing

May 26, 2023

James Alex Haldi, age 74, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of the late Ernest Haldi and late Bernice (late Robert) Haldi-Brecheisen. Dear brother of Linda (Gordon) Fleck Jr.; step-brother of Jan (Tom) LaBarre, Rob Brecheisen Jr., George (Diane) Brecheisen, and Jerry Brecheisen. Kind uncle of Crystal (Josh)...

May 24, 2023

Joyce Ellen Goodman, age 77, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Loving mother of Michael (Annmarie) Goodman, Christopher Goodman and Emily (Charlie) Hoffie. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Savannah, Carly and Olivia. Dear sister of Shirley Weber. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Joyce will be dearly missed by all who knew and...

May 23, 2023

Alfredo Munoz, age 58, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Beloved husband of Leonor Munoz, nee Orozco.  Loving father of Eugenia (Eric) Johnson, Elizabeth (Brayan) Elias, Andrea (Sergio) Esquivia, Monica (Eric) Sandoval, and Alfredo L. (Deysy Bobadilla) Munoz. Cherished grandfather of Ramona, Mikaela, Emilia, Elena, and Olivia.  Dear brother of Hilario, Thomas, Adan, Fernando, Felipe,...

May 21, 2023

Henry E Miller Sr. , age 83, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Sunday,  May 21, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Mary Miller nee Schultz, husband of Vera L. Miller nee Foster. Loving father of Laurie Miller, Charles (Charity) Miller, late Henry E. Miller Jr. “Hankie,  and step-father of Krista (Joe) Moore. Cherished grandfather of Carter, Michael...

May 21, 2023

Imogene Medsker, nee Brown, age 93, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dale Medsker. Loving mother of Jeffrey Medsker, Melanie (Mike) Smith, Brian Medsker, and Marlena Kay (Marc) Sorge. Cherished grandmother of Mike, Steve, Joe, Jessica, and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Austin, Margo, Mila, Tanner, Davy, and Andy. Step-grandmother of...

May 20, 2023

María De Jesús Arellano Vázquez, de 64 años, falleció pacíficamente el sábado 20 de mayo de 2023. Amada esposa de José Adelfo Sánchez Lara. Madre amorosa de Alberto Sánchez Arellano (Rubí Jiménez Fuentes), Beatriz Sánchez Arellano (Héctor Hugo Barragán Aragón), Froylan Sánchez Arellano (Diana Claudia Loaiza Vargas) y Omar Sánchez Arellano. Querida abuela de Alberto Sánchez Jiménez, Valeria Sánchez...

May 18, 2023

Marcella Vander Luitgaren, nee Mickewicz, age 98, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Peter Vander Luitgaren. Loving mother of the late Charles (Marjory) Vander Luitgaren, Lynn (late Raymond) Tuftedal, late David (Donna) Vander Luitgaren, and Jean (Norbert) Wlekinski....

May 17, 2023

Aroldo Peña Jr., age 49, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Beloved son of the late Aroldo Peña and Oralia G. Peña. Loving brother of Mary (Ramon) Rios, Alice (Rudy) Garcia, late Pete (significant other late Jeanine Pearson) Peña, Felipe (significant other Caryn Wiersma) Peña, Hilda (significant other Kurt Besler) Peña, Joe Peña, Norma...

May 13, 2023

Jessie Winterhoff, nee Fennema, age 95, of Crete, IL formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold Winterhoff. Loving mother of Terri (Larry) Newenhouse and Susan Mullenix. Dear grandmother of Michael (Melissa) Newenhouse, Bradley (Alyssa) Newenhouse, Amber (David) Wabick, and Joseph Mullenix; great-grandmother of...

May 12, 2023

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Marylu Rivera, nee Centeno, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Pedro A. Rivera. Loving mother of Carmen M. Centeno, the late Juan G. (Danielle) Rodriguez, and Maribel (Kevin) Biedzycki. Loving...

May 11, 2023

Mary Ann Mulligan-Ramirez, nee Valdez, age 66, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, May 11, 2023. Beloved wife of Manuel Ramirez Sr. Loving mother of Christina Rowell, the late Manuel Ramirez Jr., and David Ramirez. Devoted grandmother of Corrina (Juan) Muniz, Jesse Ramirez, Manuel Ramirez III, Anthony Ramirez, Isabel Ortiz, and Lizzette Rowell. Cherished great-grandmother of Antonio...

May 11, 2023

Enedelia L. Hernandez-Gonzalez, age 42, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Loving mother of Emmanuel Hernandez Jr., Adriana Hernandez, Rosalia Hernandez, Rebecca Hernandez, Jazmin Peeples, Amaya Peeples, and Carnell Peeples Jr. Loving daughter of Ramona Garcia and Eliseo Gonzalez. Dear sister of Everardo Guerrero, Heidi Palacios, Laiza Gonzalez, Michael...

May 10, 2023

Richard Mahnke Obituary

Richard Claude Mahnke, age 75, a resident of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Hazel Crest, Illinois after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1947 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Richard is survived by his sister, Jacqueline...

May 9, 2023

Michael Felix Slawinski World War II Veteran April 8, 1928 - May 9, 2023 Michael is survived by his former wife Florence Slawinski who he loved and his oldest daughter Arleen Watkins ( Robert), grandson Micah Currier (Chelsea), great granddaughter Seeger and great grandson Dashiell, granddaughter Anya Furano (Calvin) great grandson Miles and great granddaughter Bianca. He is also survived...

May 9, 2023

Lillie Mae Reno, nee O’Banner, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Loving mother of Bonnie O’Banner, Nadine (Bobby Lindsey) Robinson, James Robinson, Arthur Robinson, and Priestley (Marvis) Robinson. Proud grandmother of Geppetto O’Banner, Gail O’Banner, Dashawn Robert, Alicia Robinson, Rail Hibbler, Adam Hibbler, James Robinson Nichols, Nicole Robinson, Rashad Robinson,...

May 9, 2023

Brenda Lynn Hernandez, nee Smith, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Beloved former wife of the late Jerry D. Hernandez. Loving mother of Amy and Eric Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Mina Hernandez and Jalen Sykes. Dear sister of Larry Killian, Debbie Smith, Steven (Kathy) Bates, and Lisa Wooton. Brenda was a kind, caring, and...

May 6, 2023

Florence Carmella DeFrank, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.  Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Maria DeFrank, and her siblings, Philomena DeFrank, John DeFrank, Sophie Disanto, Constance (late Magdalen) DeFrank, and Joseph (late Joan) DeFrank. Survived by many great, great-great, great-great-great, and great-great-great-great nieces and nephews. Florence was loved...

May 5, 2023

Shirley Ann Bartusiewicz, age 76, of South Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.  Dear cousin to many. Cherished godmother of Brooke Johnson and Walter Bartusiewicz. Loving dog mom of Mylo and Trixie. Preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Anna Bartusiewicz. Shirley was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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May 4, 2023

Jean Helmus, nee Persenaire, age 95 of Crete, IL, entered eternal life May 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harry Helmus. Loving mother of Dennis, Randy (Marilyn) and Scott (Beverly) Helmus. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sisters Gertrude Sinew, May Van Der Aa and Betty Blauw. Cherished aunt...

May 4, 2023

Rev. Charles E. Cardwell, age 93, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Imogene M. Cardwell, nee Milam. Loving father of Darlene Conner, Diana Bradford, and the late David Cardwell. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Charles was preceded in death by his parents,...