Anthony "Tony" Zona Sr.
April 16, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Zona Sr., age 101, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully, April 16, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Zona, nee Wetzel. Loving father of Terry (Susan) Zona, Tim Zona, and Anthony Zona Jr. Adoring grandfather of Terry (Jessica), Alexander (Abby), Tina (Jim), Toni, Raina, Cheyenne, Charles (Valerie), and Nick (Kim), great grandchildren Domenic, Carmine, Quentin, Estella,...
Linda Lea Lawless
April 16, 2023
Linda Lea Lawless, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. Sister of James (Rick) Lawless, Pamela (Scott) Haser, and Phyllis (Brian) Jensen. Loving niece of Diane (late Phil) Husband. Dear aunt of Traci (Philip) Mazur, Kristen (Matt) Meyers, and Ashley (Louis) Gerchikov. Also survived by the loves of her life Kailey Mazur, Allison...
Herbert L. Fleming
April 14, 2023
Herbert Lambert Fleming Born July 7, 1938 - Died April 14, 2023
Herbert Lambert Fleming, age 84 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2023. Herb was born on July 7, 1938 in Harvey, IL to Herbert W. and Margaret Virginia Lambert Fleming. Herb was preceded in death by his wife of...
Kevin R. Bultema
April 10, 2023
Kevin R. Bultema, age 43, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior Monday, April 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennifer Bultema, nee Zandstra. Loving father of Ryan, Josh, Lauren, Rachel, and Lydia. Cherished son of Allen and Doreen Bultema; son-in-law of Ken and Judy (late Art Zandstra) Ooms. Dear brother of Wendy (Rob) Buiter, Tricia...
Wilma Lindemulder
April 9, 2023
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Wilma Lindemulder, nee Kuiper, age 92, of Crete, IL, went home to her Risen Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Lindemulder. Devoted mother of the late Janet (William (Lori)) Ridder, Phyllis (Robert) Vander Velde, Darlene (Hank)...
Clarence F. Rickman
April 8, 2023
Clarence F. Rickman, age 96, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jean Rickman. Loving father of Gary (Suzanne) Rickman, Dean (Jan) Rickman, and Neil Rickman. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rickman served proudly in the United States Navy During WWII . Clarence will be missed by all...
Phyllis Elaine Sims
April 8, 2023
Phyllis Elaine Sims, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, and made the best pecan pies.
She was born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois, daughter to the late Thomas and Opal Adkins and sister to the late Thomas Adkins. After graduating...
Delores A. Koopmans
April 7, 2023
Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits, age 90, of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Simon Koopmans. Loving mother of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans. Cherished grandmother of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans,...
Mary Deal
April 6, 2023
Mary Deal, nee Kovachi, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Deal. Devoted mother of John (Mary) Deal. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Deal and Matthew Deal; great-grandmother of Nicolas and Nathaniel. Dear sister of Jan (Dinah) Kovachi, late Rosalind Samblis, and the late Florence Goysich.
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Frank William Rhein
April 5, 2023
Frank William Rhein, age 89, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Joanne Rhein nee. Frederick. Loving father of Charles (Renee) Rhein, Lori (Michael) Wilt, Cheryl Wallek, Bruce (Yong Son) Rhein, James Scott Rhein, and David (Kimberly) Rhein. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late...
Joseph N. Mente
April 5, 2023
Joseph N. Mente, age 90, of St. John, IN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Marian Erickson Mente. Loving father of Leslie Mente. Dear brother of Evelyn Dundon. Preceded in death by his parents Josef and Hedwig Mente. Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Private services will be held.
Soledad Diaz
April 5, 2023
Soledad Diaz, age 15, of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Beloved daughter of Francisco and Ma Carmen Diaz. Loving sister of Fatima, Eduardo and Ximena. Soledad was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00...
Margaret Y. Bragg
March 30, 2023
Margaret Y. Bragg nee Clark, age 82, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Carl James Bragg Jr. Loving mother of Lance (Colette) Bragg and Chris (Ginny) Bragg. Cherished grandmother of Carson, Payton, Zyon and the late Zoe. Dear sister of Lloyd (Patty) Clark, Jerry (Linda) Clark and Robert (Jean) Clark....
Grace A Doyle
March 30, 2023
Grace Doyle, nee Kresal, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully, March 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth L. Doyle. Loving mother of Marsha Doyle, Steven Doyle and the late Scott (Jody) Doyle. Cherished Grandmother of 6, Great-Grandmother of 16. Grace was preceded in death by siblings: William, Robert, and Marion, one grandson, one...
Erna M. Cripe
March 30, 2023
Erna M. Cripe, nee Seipp, age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Loving wife of the late John C. Cripe. Devoted mother of Madeline “Lynn” (Lane) Luoma, William (Barb) Cripe, Jim (Mary) Cripe, and the late Robert Cripe. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 22. Dearest sister of the late Conrad Seipp. ...
Jacoba "Cobie" Swets
March 28, 2023
Jacoba “Cobie” Swets, nee Bykerk, age 90, of Largo, FL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Swets. Loving mother of Melvin (Judy) Swets, Susan (Curt) Hillegonds, and Walter (Diana) Swets. Cherished grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 20; great-great-grandmother of 8. Kind...
Robert F. Trembacki
March 27, 2023
Robert F. “Bob” Trembacki, age 71, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2023. Loving husband of Suzanne Trembacki, nee Tomaszewski. Devoted father of Bradley (Kelly) Trembacki, Jeffery (Michelle) Trembacki, and Randall Trembacki. Proud grandfather of Victoria, Alexia, Madilyn, and Chloe. Dearest brother of Christine (Bruce) Petway, Paul (Marianne) Trembacki, and...
Enriqueta M. Guajardo
March 24, 2023
Enriqueta M. Guajardo, nee Mendoza, age 76, late of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023. Loving wife of Samuel G. Guajardo. Devoted mother of Samuel E. (Maria) Guajardo, Veronica G. (Jose Jr.) Rosales, and Ricardo Guajardo. Proud grandmother of Samantha Rosales, Enrique Guajardo, Felix Guajardo, Vanessa Rosales, Amanda Rosales, Samuel Guajardo Jr., Ricardo A. Guajardo, Genevieve...
Roger K. Engel
March 22, 2023
Roger K. Engel, age 74, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born March 24, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Richard and Vivian (Krause) Engel, who preceded him in death. Devoted father of Steven (Kris) Engel, David (Jill) Engel, and Jonathan (Danelle) Engel. Ex-husband of Kay Bauer. Proud grandfather of...
Wayne George Borre
March 22, 2023
Wayne George Borre, age 83, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Loving brother of 12 siblings and kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Jean Borre, and his second wife, Ramona Jeanette Messex-Borre. Wayne was a school teacher for many years for District 117 and...
