Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2023

Barbara L. Nordhoff, age 81 of Glenwood, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Loving wife of the late Paul O. Nordhoff. Devoted mother of Sandra (Rick) Traskell, Paul Nordhoff, and Lisa (Timothy) Tenhove. Proud grandmother of Kara, Tina, David, and Audrey; Great-grandmother of Kaleb, Dakota, and Andrea. Dear sister of Joyce Albek, the late Norma Lenz, the late...

Jan 25, 2023

Connie M. Leone, age 78, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Beloved wife of 50 years to Douglas Leone. Loving mother to Wendy (Frazer) Langley, Peri Kremer and Karen Leone Hayden. Cherished grandmother to Thomas J. Kremer III, Nicole Kremer, Connor Foy and Bridget Foy. Dear sister to Gary (Kay) Elwood. Kind aunt to...

Jan 24, 2023

Alison E. Trester, age 28, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Loving daughter of Scott and Doris (nee Haak) Trester. Dear sister of Scott (Lisa), Jeffrey, David (Marianne), and Michael (Allison) Trester.  Devoted aunt of Jonathan, Matthew, Zachary, Joseph, Riley, Madison, Bryce, and Cameron James. Cherished girlfriend of Patrick Lewandowski.  ...

Jan 23, 2023

Michael T. Haskins, age 69, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Netta J. Haskins. Loving father to Christopher (Julie Schmidt) Haskins, Eric (Nancy) Haskins, Amy (Jason) Newhuis, and Michael Haskins Jr. Cherished grandfather to Jenna, Alex, Madison, Matthew, Elena, Ariana, Samantha, Gabriella, Johnette, and...

Jan 23, 2023

Michael S. Philbin, age 86, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 23, 2023.  Beloved Husband of the late Patricia Joan Philbin (nee Hall).  Devoted father of John, Mary Kay (Cheryl Muench), Therese, Timothy (Deean), Patrick (Jen), Thomas (Lorri), Margaret, Kathleen (Ricky Robles), and Christopher Philbin.  Proud grandfather of...

Jan 23, 2023

Donald L. Judd Jr., age 59, of Grant Park, IL, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Debbie Judd, nee Miller. Loving father of Dawn, Sarah and Donnie Judd III. Devoted grandfather of Jalen and Damien Phillips. Dear brother of Jamie (Richard) Engel and Jim (Heidi) Priddy. Loving step-son of Joseph Escoe. Preceded in death by parents...

Jan 21, 2023

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Stephen Randolph “Randy” Gretz, age 74, of South Holland, IL formerly of East Hampton, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Chicago, IL.  Beloved husband of Patricia Paarlberg.  Loving father of Laura (Kyle) Cassidy, Stephen Randolph Gretz Jr., James Paul Gretz; and step-father of...

Jan 19, 2023

John Metzcus Sr., 86 of St. John, IN and a former 73-year resident of Calumet City, IL passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 19, 2023.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Carol Lina (Gies) Metzcus, brother Richard (Marsha) Metzcus, sister-in-law Sharon Lovell, sister-in-law Susan (Michael) McAuliffe; five children: ...

Jan 18, 2023

Donnie G. Reed, age 67, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  Beloved husband for 41 years of Renee Reed, nee Roi.  Loving father of Jenna Reed and Stephen (Madison Street) Reed.  Dear brother of Ray Reed, Teresa (Larry) Trump, late Ronnie Reed, and the late Danny Joe Reed. Also preceded in death by his parents Bill...

Jan 17, 2023

Marcia Jean Piacentini, age 92, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James A. Piacentini. Loving mother of Rita Piacentini and James J. (Patricia) Piacentini. Cherished grandmother of Angela (Ben Richards) DeSalle and Rachel (David Potter) Piacentini, and great-grandmother of Rory James Richards. Dear sister of Deanna (Richard) Goddard, late Garney...

Jan 17, 2023

Edith H. Storey, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Loving mother to Timothy Storey, Jeffery Storey, and Brian Storey. Dear grandmother to Nathan Storey. Edith will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a...

Jan 16, 2023

The funeral service will be livestreamed from Kentucky for viewing at 11:50 a.m. EST by accessing the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/ike-degraff-funeral-service-gjljaxivqtwpsvx9pyxd

On Monday, January 16th, 2023, Ivan Henry DeGraff passed away, just two weeks before turning 92. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Reta; his children, Shari DeGraff Stewart and Jeff DeGraff; his son-in-law, Bob Stewart; and...

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas “Tom” William Zimmer, age 55, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Beloved husband of Melissa Zimmer nee Rizzuto. Loving father of Tommy Zimmer. Dear brother of Jeff (Mal) Zimmer, Jenny (John) Ohrt and Susan (John) Weber. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Diane Zimmer. His...

Jan 14, 2023

Joseph M. Seneczko, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023.  Loving husband of Arlene M. Seneczko, nee Konstant.  Amazing dad of Joseph (Jill) Seneczko, Sharon (Don) Seneczko, James (Pam) Seneczko, and Sandra (John) Thiel.  Proud grandpa of 8; great-grandpa of 2.  Dear brother of the late Emil (Severin) Seneczko, and the late John...

Jan 14, 2023

Donald George Green, age 90, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023. Loving brother of Elizabeth (late Frank) Miller, Cherished uncle of Sharon (John) Cook, Michael (late Connie), Miller, Jason (Pam), Miller, Robert Duncan, Jeffery Duncan, Louie (Susan) Pozlusny, The late Thomas Posluszny, Tammy Green, Michelle Green, and Ken Green. Donald was preceded in death by...

Jan 14, 2023

Joan Marie Zerebny, nee Mausen, age 93, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at home with her son, Phillip by her side on Saturday, January 14, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Zerebny.  Dear mother of the late Michael H., Nicholas G. (LeAnne), Christopher John, Timothy J. (partner Derek), and Phillip G. Zerebny.  Proud nana of Nicholas and...

Jan 11, 2023

View the livestream of the funeral service at 5:00 P.M. here: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH

Marilyn M. Olthoff, nee Van Beek, age 83, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Olthoff. Loving mother of Anne (Barry) DeYoung, Tim (Kathy) Olthoff, Steve...

Jan 10, 2023

Larry N. Middleton, age 80, of East Hazel Crest, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Beloved husband of Faith Middleton, nee Janko.  Loving father of Larry P. (Laura) Middleton and Lisa (Jeffrey Kaye) Middleton-Kaye.  Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Sarah) Middleton, Zachary (Jacey) Witak, Emilie (Cody) Moskovsky, Sarah (Sean Blair) Witak, Jacob Witak, Olivia (fiancé Miles Wayer) Middleton, Dylan...

Jan 10, 2023

Francine C. Ewing, nee Potts, age 70, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late John Ewing.  Loving mother of Jaclyn (Scott) LaBelle.  Devoted grandmother of Jonathan, Abigail, Lauren, and Alexander.  Dear sister of the late Bill Potts.  Also preceded in death by her parents Fred and Jeanette Potts.  Francine...

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara L. Boender, nee Hunter, age 82, of Knox, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Beloved wife of Paul K. Boender.  Loving mother of Joan Grace (Ronald) Godlewski, Martin “Butch” Heintz, and Cheryl Heintz.  Cherished grandmother of Ryan Prondzinski, Benjamin Godlewski, and the late Eric Prondzinski.  Dear sister of the late Patti Lee Press.  Preceded in...