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Lisa Marie Roesner
Oct 12, 2025
Lisa Marie Roesner, age 54, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, cats, and her favorite movie playing on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Beloved wife of 33 years of Randall John Roesner. Loving daughter of Pamela (late Robert) Vasquez. Dear sister of Robert Vasquez. Lisa will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Edgar E. Biberdorf
Oct 12, 2025
Edgar E. Biberdorf, 96, died October 12 after a brief illness in Munster, Indiana, and entered his eternal home with Jesus, the angels and archangels, and all the company of heaven.
Born and raised on a farm in Frobisher, Saskatchewan in Canada, he was always a farmer at heart. He farmed with his father as his first full-time job after completing...
Hector C. Iragana
Oct 12, 2025
Hector C. Iragana, age 56, suddenly, of Dyer, IN passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025. Loving husband of Jojo Meriam Iragana, nee Fantilanan. Devoted father of Libertine (Junvic) Camit, Anthony (Jaimie) Iragana, and Jennifer Iragana. Proud grandfather of Janielle Venice Camit and Alessia Jojo Iragana. Cherished son of Augustine and Liberty Iragana. Dear brother of Jose Iragana, Mary-Joy Iragana, and...
Linda S Kvasnicka
Oct 11, 2025
Linda S. Kvasnicka, age 77, of Steger, IL, passed away on October 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Donald A. Kvasnicka. Linda is survived by her children: Donnie and Lacey. She leaves behind six grandchildren: Donnie (Nicolle), Tommy (Tori), Thomas, Jeremy, Nicholas, and Alexis; and two great grandchildren, Ares and Jaycee. She is also...
JoAnne T. Gulley
Oct 11, 2025
JoAnne T. Gulley nee Traina, age 83, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 11, 2025. Beloved wife of 53 years of Tommie Gulley. Loving mother of Marion (late Robert) Santana, Alma Lynn (Spencer) Dickey, Jacquelyn (late Robert) Carman and Tracy (Jeffrey) Jimenez. Cherished grandmother of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gerry Flowers. Fond aunt of many...
Theodore "Ted" DeGraff, Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
Theodore “Ted” DeGraff, Jr. age 92, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Lucy DeGraff, nee Biezynski and the late Charlotte DeGraff, nee Hooks. Loving father of Teri (Al) Evers, Pam (Jim) Gibson, Kim (Jim) Detmar, Teddy (Donna) DeGraff, and Tammy Hoffman and step-father of Salena (Kurt) Hanrahan, Julie (Liam) Goliak, and Kevin...
John E. Woods Sr.
Oct 10, 2025
John E. Woods Sr., age 74, of Dolton, IL, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. Loving father of John E. Woods Jr. and Sabrina Woods. Cherished grandfather of Jasmine, Jamaria, Taneya, Trejohn, and Lavaughn Woods. Great-grandfather of Trayvion and Torrian. Dear brother of Dave Woods, James Woods, James “Jimmy” Woods, Larry Simmons, and Sterling Stewart. Best friend of Valerie...
Karin L. Brill
Oct 6, 2025
Karin L. Brill, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Brill. Loving mother of Sherry Brill and Chris Brill. Dear sister of Edward (late Cynthia) Weiler, Elayne (late William) Schmaedeke, John (Janice) Weiler. Fond aunt of Thomas (Jeanette) Weiler, Mark (Erin) Weiler, Steven (Devon) Weiler, Susan (James Dotzey)...
Linda Marie Hallman
Oct 5, 2025
Linda Marie Hallman, age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Kenneth Houdek, Roxanne Hallman, and Vanessa Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Osheanna Williams, Orianna Brazill, Otyana Wells, Martell Hines Jr., Olivia Daughrity, Matthew Hallman, Arnell Elam Jr., and Jordan Houdek. Dear great grandmother of six. Caring...
Joseph C Borsilli
Oct 4, 2025
Joseph C Borsilli, age 95, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 4, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis M. Borsilli nee Sylvester. Loving father of Anita (Martin) Williamson, Mary (Jeffrey) Roesner and Joseph (Amy) Borsilli. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Erin) Narcisi, Nick Borsilli and Cristina (Brandon) Burke. Great grandfather of Kailey Narcisi and Angelo Narcisi. Joseph was preceded...
Leon P. Leveillee
Oct 3, 2025
Leon P. Leveillee, age 89, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Leveillee, nee Fast. Loving father of Laronna (Jim) Woolf. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Catherine Leveillee. Leon was born in Brockton, MA and after high school, slowly made his way west, eventually settling in Park Forest,...
Marilyn J. Smits
Oct 1, 2025
Marilyn J. Smits, nee Szczudlak, age 82, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Smits. Loving mother of Kevin (Julie) Smits and Kimberly (Tim) McClain. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Evan Stahr) McClain, Lindsay (Nick Nauracy) McClain, and Tyler (Celeste) Smits. Great-grandmother of Easton and Nolan Nauracy. Dear sister of...
Terry L. Tonks
Sep 30, 2025
Terry L. Tonks, nee McCloskey, age 79, of Thornton, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Loving mother of Bridgette Tonks, George Tonks, and Duane (Maria) Tonks. Devoted grandmother of Devin Tonks and Dylan Tonks. Dear sister of Evelyn McCloskey and John (Debbie) McCloskey. Preceded in death by her parents John and Evelyn McCloskey and five sisters.
Born on May...
Dorothy W. Hoekstra
Sep 29, 2025
Dorothy W. Hoekstra, nee Olthoff, age 95, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete and South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Calvin J. Hoekstra. Dear sister of the late Willard (late Charlotte) Olthoff, late Ralph (late Jean) Olthoff, late Bernard (late Shirley) Olthoff, and the late...
Rosemary Elizabeth Misch
Sep 29, 2025
For those of you who may not be able to attend the service, the Mitch family has kindly provided a live stream for your viewing. Please use the link provided below five minutes prior to the 10:30 AM funeral service: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/remisch/
Rosemary Elizabeth Misch, 83, of South Holland, Illinois, traded her earthly angel wings for her heavenly wings on September 29,...
Barbara J. Dal Santo
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara J. Dal Santo, nee Gawronski, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved wife of Sam A. Dal Santo. Loving mother of Gina (late Frederick) Schmidt, Daniel (Laura) Dal Santo, Steven (Kathi) Dal Santo, Robert (Monica) Dal Santo, and Anthony (Elena) Dal Santo. Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Deborah "Debbie" O'Connor
Sep 28, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” J. O’Connor, nee Jezior, age 66, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved wife of Timothy O’Connor. Loving mother of Jennifer O’Connor and James (Jacob Koors) O’Connor. Dear daughter of Mary Ann and the late Eugene Jezior. Sister of Eugene (Merry Ellen) Jezior, Vickie Reyna, Stephan Jezior, the late Pamela (Troy) Bell, John...
Kenneth Dean Vantrease
Sep 28, 2025
Kenneth Dean Vantrease, age 86, of St. John, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol R. Vantrease nee Grinstead. Loving father of Cindy (Rev. Jeff ) Sheeks and Kathy (Ted) Chapman. Cherished grandfather of Karl (Anna) Sheeks, Katie (Brandon) Jordan, Riley ( Ashley) Chapman, Elliott (Rachel) Chapman, and Mackenzie (Ryan) Imhoff. Great grandfather of Karson,...
Ruth J. Voogd Huisman
Sep 26, 2025
Ruth J. Voogd Huisman, nee Vander Beek, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 26, 2025. She recently lived in Naperville, IL but lived the majority of her adult life in South Holland. Ruth was preceded in death by her two husbands, John Voogd and Marvin Huisman. Ruth’s family members from John’s...
Nancy E. Witvoet
Sep 25, 2025
Nancy E. Witvoet, nee Van Hattem, age 84, of Crete, IL, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Boyd "Pete" Witvoet Jr. Loving mother of Barbara (Paul) Kooy, Thomas (Lorri) Witvoet and David (Trudy) Witvoet. Cherished grandmother of Katelyn (Dan) Balash, Dan (Catie) Witvoet, Matthew (Lia) Kooy, Ashley (Nick) Frederick, Kelsey (Sam) Boss, Sarah (Ben) Stonewall,...
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