Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2023

Nicholas Bryan Harr, age 27, of Gary, IN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Devoted Husband of Marlene Inez Harr. Amazing father of Malani Harr and Nicholas Bryan Harr Jr. Loving son of Rita (Matthew) Holden-Koontz and Bryan Harr. Dear brother of Christina Harr. Beloved uncle of Leila Harr and nephew to many aunts and uncles. Nicholas will be...

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Margaret Casper, age 96, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Casper. Loving mother of Bill (Vicki) Casper and Linda (Mike) Busick. Cherished grandmother of Cara Ahern and Kenneth Casper. Dear sister of Virginia Morrow. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, one brother, and her...

Mar 18, 2023

James L. Cook, age 79, of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of Judith Cook, nee Wren.  Loving father of Theresa Lee, Camille Salter, and the late Evelyn Keener.  Dear brother of Evelyn Cook and Laverne Lee.  Preceded in death by his parents Grover and Willie Bessie Cook.  Mr. Cook was a U.S....

Mar 18, 2023

Christopher B. Platta Sr., age 45, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Shantell Williams. Loving father of Tyler (KeShawna) Platta, Joshua (Dejah) Byers, AzJahnee Byers, Ahmiyah Byers, and Christopher Platta Jr. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Jr., Kaylani, and Leyla. Dear brother of Gregory Platta and Michael (Christina) Platta. Fond son of Gregory...

Mar 18, 2023

Darren Mitchell Heldt, age 34, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved Husband of Natalie Heldt nee Mildice. Cherished father of Lucas Heldt. Loving son of Darrell and Michelle Heldt and son-in-law of Bill (Kathy) Mildice. Dear brother of Derrick (Luis) Heldt-Alvarez, Miranda (Andrew Revei) Heldt, Daynen (Cecilia Dunn) Heldt,...

Mar 18, 2023

Jerry C. Johansen, age 77, of Cedar Lake, IN formerly of Greeley, CO and South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of Paulette, nee Grumbles.  Loving father of Michelle (Michael) Bacon and Rob (Tara) Johansen.  Devoted Papa of Linnea Johansen, Kendra Johansen, August Johansen, Marissa Bacon and Makayla Bacon.  Dear brother of Ron...

Mar 17, 2023

Arlene “Sue” A. Horn, nee Steinbach, age 86, of Lemont, IL formerly of South Holland, IL  passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late John Horn, Sr. Loving mother of Susan (Jeff) Jachna, John (Juliane) Horn, Jr., James (Cathy Jo) Horn, Joseph (Kathy) Horn, and Jerome (Thresa) Horn.  Devoted grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...

Mar 17, 2023

John D. Ruiz, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Joan Ruiz, nee Lux. Loving father of Amanda (James) Blackman, Adam Ruiz, Jordan (Patti) Ruiz, Carla (Hanny) Kiroloss, and the late John Ruiz Jr. Cherished grandfather of Delilah and Amelia Blackman. Krystal, Jacob, and Nicolas Ruiz. Dear brother...

Mar 11, 2023

Charles A. Rushing, age 81, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Loving husband of the late Helen K. Rushing, nee Majors. Devoted father of Lisa (Brien) Schroers.  Cherished grandfather of Emily Rushing.  Dear brother of Nancy (late Carmen) Barone, George Rushing, Stephen (Valerie) Rushing, the late Jane (late James) Warren, late Judy Rushing and...

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,...