Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Roy Skiff, age 89, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022.  Beloved husband of Joan Skiff, nee Meingasner.  Loving father of Jerry (Stacy) Skiff, Ronald (Betty) Skiff, the late Steven Skiff, James (Mary) Skiff, and Janet (John) Hearne.  Devoted grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 11.  Dear brother of the...

Jul 17, 2022

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Judith Joyce Fuentes (nee Myszka) of Dolton, IL, passed away on July 17 th 2022 at the age of 78.

Judy was born in 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul Myszka and Victoria Smith. Growing up, Judy immersed herself in school and language, eventually learning to speak Spanish fluently. She adored Mexican...

Jul 17, 2022

Irene S. Kortum, nee Dillabough, age 92, of Carbondale, IL passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Melvin Kortum Sr.  Loving mother of Marsha (Mark Winters) Kortum, Julie (Dan) Bolan, Melvin (Denise) Kortum Jr., David (Lisa) Kortum and the late Cynthia Kortum. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by...

Jul 16, 2022

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Harris Lee “Skip” DeYoung, of Menomonee Falls, WI, formerly of South Holland , IL , passed away peacefully on Saturday July 16, 2022. He was 89 years old.

He was born in Thornton, Illin ois to Cornelius and Anne DeYoung...

Jul 15, 2022

Donald Wayne Ford, age 89, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022. Beloved husband for 63 years of Lucille Ford, nee D’Anna. Loving and kind father of Glen Ford, Bonnie Cavins (Ford) and Brenda Ford (Anthony). Cherished grandfather of Adam Ford, Justin Ford, Nick Cavins (Katie) and Brandon Cavins, and great-grandfather of Olivia Cavins.  ...

Jul 14, 2022

Keith Russell Ostby, age 72, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born in Lansing, IL on May 28, 1950 to the late Kenneth and the late Mary Ellyn Ostby (nee Vandenoever). He attended Thornton Fractional South High School and proudly served four years in the United States Navy. The fourth of five...

Jul 14, 2022

Beverly M. Grant, nee Papke, age 83, late of St. John, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 14, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Francis W. Grant Jr.  Devoted mother of Jeffrey Sr. (Virginia) Grant, Gregory F. Grant, Bradley (Maria) Grant, Shelley (David) Sharkey, and Garry (Allison) Grant.  Proud grandmother of Gregory...

Jul 13, 2022

Nadine Lynn Flores, nee Young, age 66, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  Loving wife of the late Jesus R. Flores.  Beloved mother of Bianca (Andrew) Parkerson and Earnest “Danny” (Vanessa Larios) Flores.  Proud grandma of Drew, Olivia, Daniella, and Leonardo.  Dearest sister of Betty Jo (Doug) Gibson and Dale Young.  Kind aunt...

Jul 13, 2022

Gail Jade Akison, nee Burch, age 35, of Joliet, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  Beloved wife of Shawn Akison.  Loving mother of Katie Burch, Seth Akison, and Wesley Akison.  Dear daughter of Ralph and the late Mari Jo Burch.  Dear sister of Eric (Sara) Burch, Carol (Michael) Williams, Sharon (Joseph) Fry and Glen Burch.  Daughter-in-law of Mary...

Jul 13, 2022

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Paul R. Bobo Jr., age 91, of St. John, IN, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Sally M. Bobo, nee Martin.  Loving father of Scott (Cynthia) Bobo, Susan Bobo, Paula (Paul) Hallenbeck, and the late Brad (Nichole (Patrick) Bobo-Greenwell) Bobo. ...

Jul 12, 2022

Sung "Betty" Kyu Vander Wall, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  Betty was the former wife of Bruce Vander Wall.  A private family graveside service will be held at Oakland Memory Lanes in Dolton, IL.

Jul 10, 2022

Ronald C. Tryka, age 85, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Las Vegas.  Loving brother of Janet (Richard) Morache and the late Kenneth (late Donna) Tryka.  Dear son of the late Wesley and the late Agnes Tryka. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August...

Jul 9, 2022

Netta J. Haskins, age 68, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Beloved wife of 50 years to Michael T. Haskins. Loving mother of Christopher (Julie Schmidt) Haskins, Eric (Nancy) Haskins, Amy (Jason) Newhuis and Michael Haskins. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 2 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late William...

Jul 8, 2022

Dennis W. Rohe, age 73, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Beloved husband of Mary Rohe, nee McDonald.  Loving father of Sean (Marie Manning) Rohe, Glenn (Tricia) Rohe, and the late Patrick “P.J.” Rohe.  Proud grandpa of Alyssa, Bryce, and Mason.  Dear brother of Mary Lou (David) Nichols, Karl (Sue) Rohe, Jeanne (late...

Jul 7, 2022

Marcia Ann Lemonds, age 53, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Beloved daughter of Jerry (Linda) Lemonds and Ella (late Tony) Latronico - Lemonds. Loving sister of Jeanna (Darrell) Parks, Lori (late Jeremy) Lemonds, Thomas (Hope) Lemonds and Theresa (James) Yott - Lemonds. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews and great-aunt to many great-nieces...

Jul 7, 2022

Loretta Wilkening (nee Howe), age 89, of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Howard M. Wilkening for 62 years. Loving mother of Cathy (Jim) Taylor, of Russellville, AR, Cindy (Rich) Berki, of Branson West, MO, Sue (Brian) Souza, of Auburn, AL, and Laura (Jerry) Mulvihill, of Alsip,...

Jul 6, 2022

Jeffrey M. Conrad, age 54, of Matteson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Loving father of Kailee Papendik. Dear brother of Nichole (Pete) Mata. Cherished son of the late Donna Papendik. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jeffrey will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Jul 5, 2022

Delphine T. Eckrich, nee Mason, age 94, late of Valparaiso, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Loving wife of the late John H. “Jack” Eckrich.  Devoted mother of Sherry (Vern), Larry (late Barb), Pam (Tom), Terry (Denise), and Tina (Doug).  Proud grandma of Randy, Ryan, Rodney, Greg, Holly, Angela, Terry, Amanda, John, Steven, Nick,...

Jul 4, 2022

Guillermo Hernandez-Rodriguez, age 37, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022. Guillermo will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger,...

Jul 3, 2022

Raymond C. Yos , age 61, late of Plainfield, formerly of Lansing IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2022.  Devoted father of Clara Yos, Dr. Ellen Yos, and Benjamin Yos.  Dearest brother of Carolyn Yos, Joyce (David) Barick, Diane (James) McGettigan, Jennifer Yos, Tish Yos, Amanda (William) Spaulding, Sharon (Richard) Pudlewski, Janice (Robert) Wilschke, and the...