Mykhalo Dovhanyuk
Sep 12, 2022
Mykhalo Dovhanyuk, age 66, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Halyna Dovhanyuk, nee Boiko, loving father of Roman Dovhanyuk and Natalia (late Brent) Torrenga, cherished grandfather of Tiffany and Victoria, and dear brother of Vira and Halyna. At age 66, the kind and open heart of a cheerful man, a...
Jacob H. Hoekstra
Sep 9, 2022
Jacob H. Hoekstra, age 88, of Grant Park, IL, passed away September 9, 2022 at Beecher Manor. He was born March 19, 1934 in Grant Park, Illinois, the son of Herman and Effie Kooyenga-Hoekstra. Jacob married Laura A. Klemp on October 6, 1955.
Survivors include his daughter Marlene (Larry) Smith, and two sons, Robert (Carol) and Glenn...
Michael Tijerina
Sep 9, 2022
Michael Tijerina, age 41 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on September 9, 2022. Beloved son of Irene Tijerina. Loving father of Irene, Madalynn, Michael, Marcello, Mason, and Zayle. Cherished brother of Steve (Sandra) Tijerina and Emma Sanchez. Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear nephew of many aunts and uncles. Mike will be dearly missed by all...
George R. Otto
Sep 9, 2022
George R. Otto, age 74, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Judy Otto, nee Tempelman. Loving father of Jeffrey (Leianne) Otto, Kristen (Aaron) Vander Linden, Melissa (Chris) Huge, Renee (Shaun) Nelson and Douglas (Monica) Kooy. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Mallory, Adrian, Iris, Kolton, Rylan, Laney, Haylee, Jocelyn,...
Susan Lynn Barnes
Sep 7, 2022
Susan Lynn Barnes, née Joyce, passed away September 7th in Crossville Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Steger. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Francis & Loretta Joyce, her beloved dog Sony and cat Floyd. She is survived by her son Christopher Barnes, her grandchildren Sadie Barnes, Christopher Strange, Nicole Michels (Ryan), Danielle Hryckiewicz...
Alice C. Cetnar
Sep 6, 2022
Alice C. Cetnar, nee Bobb, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Loving mother of the late John T. (Laurie) Cetnar, Cindy Cetnar, and Dan Cetnar. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, John, Joe, and Ryan. Dear sister of Richard Bobb. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Alice Bobb. Alice is dearly loved and...
Edward P. Wories
Aug 31, 2022
Edward P. Wories, age 62, of Highland, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Loving father of Scott Wories and Kendall (Jeremiah Oelberg) Wories. Cherished grandfather of Isaiah Wories. Dear brother of Margo Wories, Bert (Gail) Wories Jr., and Richard (Julie) Wories. Preceded in death by his parents Bert and Ann Wories. Edward will be dearly missed by...
Richard G Stewart
Aug 30, 2022
Richard G. Stewart, age 94, of Crete, IL, passed away on August 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Joan Stewart. Loving father of Patricia (Jeffrey) Stewart-Gaydos and Cynthia S. (Patrick E.) Croxen. Cherished grandfather of Bryan P. Croxen. Richard was a proud Korean War Veteran and graduate of Purdue University. He was a member of many clubs, including the Studebaker...
William D. "Bill" Palm
Aug 29, 2022
William D. “Bill” Palm, age 60, suddenly, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Loving husband of Pamela S. Palm, nee DeVries. Devoted father of Becky Palm, Jessica (fiancé A.J.) Palm, and Nicholas (fiancée Emily) Palm. Beloved son of Betty and the late Richard Palm. Dear brother of Jeanine (Gill) Evers and Jerry Palm. Kind...
Idell A. Ebbens
Aug 29, 2022
Idell A. Ebbens, nee Douma, age 82, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2022. Beloved wife of Wayne Ebbens. Loving mother of Linda (Don) Miltzow, Jane (Ken) DeVries, Dave (Jori) Ebbens, and Steve (Dianne) Ebbens. Devoted grandmother of Tim (Brooke) Miltzow, Jeff (Rita) Miltzow, Courtney (Garrick) Stryker, Jim (Holly) Haitsma, late Laura Haitsma, Kalee (Hannah)...
Logan R. Ruiz
Aug 27, 2022
Logan R. Ruiz, age 10, suddenly, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Cherished and loving son of Nicole C. Reveliotis and Adam Ruiz. Dearest brother of Jazmin E. Cruz, Adan C. Ruiz, Anthony A. Ruiz, and Christian Ruiz. Beloved grandson of Christopher and Maria Reveliotis and Rafael Ruiz.
Visitation Thursday, September 1, 2022...
Marvin C. Triemstra
Aug 26, 2022
Marvin Carl Triemstra passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022, surrounded by members of his dear family.
Beloved husband of Joyce (Vanderae) Triemstra for over 66 years. Cherished father to Karleen (Tony) Panozzo, Rick (Lisa) Triemstra, Gregg (Cheri) Triemstra, Jay (Carolyn) Triemstra and Joel (Kathie) Triemstra. Dear brother to Dorothy (late Henry) Ravesloot and sister-in-law Marilyn...
Mary Lou Cianchetti
Aug 25, 2022
Mary Lou Cianchetti (nee Peters), age 94, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Mario Cianchetti Sr. Loving mother of Mario (Deborah) Cianchetti Jr., Debra (Robert) Knight, and Patrick Cianchetti. Cherished grandmother of Echo Lynn Cianchetti, Felicia Marie Cianchetti, Kim (Daniel) Borak, Patrick Cianchetti Jr., Nick Cianchetti,...
Betty Kubancek
Aug 25, 2022
Betty Kubancek, lifetime resident of Steger, Illinois. December 9, 1924-August 25, 2022. Betty was the 4th child of Adalgisa and Nazzareno Melchiore of 23rd Street on The Hill in Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Kubancek for 45 years. Loving mother of Jill Lynn of Chicago. Dear sister of Lydia Panagiotis of Chandler, Arizona, the late Dominic...
James "Jim" Wojcikiewicz
Aug 24, 2022
James “Woj” Wojcikiewicz, age 76, of Crete, Illinois passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022. Beloved husband to Shirley “Barb” Wojcikiewicz, nee Vance. Loving father to James (Heather) Wojcikiewicz, Daniel (Stephanie) Wojcikiewicz, Joseph (Chrissy) Wojcikiewicz and Michael Wojcikiewicz. Cherished grandfather to Kate, Isaac, Kelly, Kaci, Abraham, Krista, Josie and James. Dear brother of Susan (Thomas) Kontel. Caring uncle of Melissa...
Ryan K. Vanderwoude
Aug 23, 2022
Ryan K. VanderWoude, age 55, of Lowell, IN formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Sheri VanderWoude, nee Stremplewski. Loving father of Jake (Lisa) VanderWoude, Shane (Marissa) VanderWoude, Branden VanderWoude and former father-in-law of Heather. Devoted grandfather of Lia, Ava, Scarlett, Tate, Madi, Shane, and Savannah. Cherished son of William (Arlene)...
Jacqueline D. Hayes
Aug 23, 2022
Jacqueline D. Hayes, nee Townsend, age 70 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on August 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Hayes. Loving mother of Jennifer Hayes (Benjamin Graham) and Suzanne Pullen. Cherished grandmother of Adriana Pullen, Logan Featherly, and Merida Graham. Dear sister of Rex (Krista) Townsend, Jim (Laura) Townsend, Mark (Dawn) Townsend, and Lisa (Tony)...
Patricia Gail Bixenman
Aug 22, 2022
Patricia Gail Bixenman, nee Lucas, age 84 of Bartlett, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away on August 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Chester H. Bixenman. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Jacobus and Kandice (Roger) Husarik. Cherished grandmother of Amy Jacobus and Paige Jacobus. Dear sister of Sue Jo DeGroot. Cherished aunt of many nieces and...
Warren Meter
Aug 21, 2022
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Ralph Warren Meter, age 84, of Orland Park, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Leona Meter, nee Voss. Loving father of Debra (Doug) Biegel, Lori (Jim) Weesies, David (Laura) Meter, Richard Meter, and Gary...
Warren Sellers Smart
Aug 20, 2022
Warren S. Smart, age 93, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formally a 63-year resident of Miller Woods/Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 wonderful years to Jean U. Smart nee Doyle. Loving father to Kathleen (Thomas) Weishaar, Carolynn (Dave) Fields and Steven Smart. Warren was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 9...
