Elbert "Bub" E. Baker
March 21, 2023
Elbert “Bub” E. Baker, age 80, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Beloved husband of Nancy Baker, nee Kooyenga. Loving father of Christopher (Teresa) Baker and Kathleen Randolph. Devoted grandfather of Daniel and Matthew Randolph and Camen, Marek, Zoie and Blake Cummings. Dear brother of David, Leroy, Mike, Todd, Jimmy, Frankie, Joyce, Kay, Judy,...
Melvin H. Bougher
March 20, 2023
Melvin H. Bougher, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Helen L. Bougher, nee Ott. Loving father of Ronald (Wanda) Bougher, Lori Bougher and Ray (Nina) Bougher. Devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Maude Bougher. Melvin was a United...
Nicholas Bryan Harr
March 18, 2023
Nicholas Bryan Harr, age 27, of Gary, IN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Devoted Husband of Marlene Inez Harr. Amazing father of Malani Harr and Nicholas Bryan Harr Jr. Loving son of Rita (Matthew) Holden-Koontz and Bryan Harr. Dear brother of Christina Harr. Beloved uncle of Leila Harr and nephew to many aunts and uncles. Nicholas will be...
Mary Margaret Casper
March 18, 2023
Mary Margaret Casper, age 96, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William Casper. Loving mother of Bill (Vicki) Casper and Linda (Mike) Busick. Cherished grandmother of Cara Ahern and Kenneth Casper. Dear sister of Virginia Morrow. She was preceded in death by her three sisters, one brother, and her...
James L. Cook
March 18, 2023
James L. Cook, age 79, of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Judith Cook, nee Wren. Loving father of Theresa Lee, Camille Salter, and the late Evelyn Keener. Dear brother of Evelyn Cook and Laverne Lee. Preceded in death by his parents Grover and Willie Bessie Cook. Mr. Cook was a U.S....
Christopher B. Platta Sr.
March 18, 2023
Christopher B. Platta Sr., age 45, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Shantell Williams. Loving father of Tyler (KeShawna) Platta, Joshua (Dejah) Byers, AzJahnee Byers, Ahmiyah Byers, and Christopher Platta Jr. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Jr., Kaylani, and Leyla. Dear brother of Gregory Platta and Michael (Christina) Platta. Fond son of Gregory...
Darren Mitchell Heldt
March 18, 2023
Darren Mitchell Heldt, age 34, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved Husband of Natalie Heldt nee Mildice. Cherished father of Lucas Heldt. Loving son of Darrell and Michelle Heldt and son-in-law of Bill (Kathy) Mildice. Dear brother of Derrick (Luis) Heldt-Alvarez, Miranda (Andrew Revei) Heldt, Daynen (Cecilia Dunn) Heldt,...
Jerry C. Johansen
March 18, 2023
Jerry C. Johansen, age 77, of Cedar Lake, IN formerly of Greeley, CO and South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Paulette, nee Grumbles. Loving father of Michelle (Michael) Bacon and Rob (Tara) Johansen. Devoted Papa of Linnea Johansen, Kendra Johansen, August Johansen, Marissa Bacon and Makayla Bacon. Dear brother of Ron...
Arlene "Sue" A. Horn
March 17, 2023
Arlene “Sue” A. Horn, nee Steinbach, age 86, of Lemont, IL formerly of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Horn, Sr. Loving mother of Susan (Jeff) Jachna, John (Juliane) Horn, Jr., James (Cathy Jo) Horn, Joseph (Kathy) Horn, and Jerome (Thresa) Horn. Devoted grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...
John D. Ruiz
March 17, 2023
John D. Ruiz, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Joan Ruiz, nee Lux. Loving father of Amanda (James) Blackman, Adam Ruiz, Jordan (Patti) Ruiz, Carla (Hanny) Kiroloss, and the late John Ruiz Jr. Cherished grandfather of Delilah and Amelia Blackman. Krystal, Jacob, and Nicolas Ruiz. Dear brother...
Charles A. Rushing
March 11, 2023
Charles A. Rushing, age 81, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Loving husband of the late Helen K. Rushing, nee Majors. Devoted father of Lisa (Brien) Schroers. Cherished grandfather of Emily Rushing. Dear brother of Nancy (late Carmen) Barone, George Rushing, Stephen (Valerie) Rushing, the late Jane (late James) Warren, late Judy Rushing and...
Alexander G. "Al" Janusz
March 11, 2023
Alexander G. “Al” Janusz, age 60, suddenly, of Lansing, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Loving companion and longtime partner of Deborah D. “Debbie” Coulter. Step-father of Shawn Coulter. Proud grandpa of Payton. Dearest brother of Thomas (Denise) Janusz, James (Judy) Janusz, and the late Robert Janusz. Kind and generous uncle...
Maria L. Garcia
March 10, 2023
Maria L. Garcia, nee Cano, age 92, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, March 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Garcia. Loving mother of Stella Servine, Antonio Jr. (Mary) Garcia, David Garcia, late Robert (Jennie) Garcia, Darlene (Gavino) Verduzco, and Donald (Shar) Garcia. Cherished grandmother of 19 Grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 8...
Bruce Gibbs Pritchard
March 8, 2023
Bruce Gibbs Pritchard , age 80, of Griffith, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Cynthia Pritchard, nee Swets. Loving father of Emily (Bill) McNamara and Eric (Elizabeth) Pritchard. Devoted grandfather of William McNamara, Noe and Joanna Pritchard. Dear brother of Art (Jenny) Pritchard. Preceded in death...
Jeffery Allen Haugh
March 7, 2023
Jeffery Allen Haugh, age 52, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Dear son of Patrick Haugh Sr. and the late Donna Thompson. Loving brother of Patrick (Donna) Haugh Jr. and Kristine (Timothy) Henderzahs. Proud uncle of Alexandrea (Ochi), Patrick III, Alexa, and Aiden; great-uncle of Danika.
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Bernadine L. Gwiazda
March 6, 2023
Bernadine Lucille Gwiazda, nee Wantuch, age 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2023. Loving wife of the late Walter Gwiazda. Devoted mother of Barbara (Robert) Pavich, Marla De Marco, Andrew (Kelly) Gwiazda, and the late Robert Gwiazda. Cherished grandmother of Suzanne, Rocco, Carl, Christy, Jenna, Samantha, Brooke, and Andrew Jr.; great-grandmother of...
Georgene F. Johnstone
March 5, 2023
Georgene Fern Johnstone of Steger, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 5, 2023 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis, her parents Edwin and Rose Hartman, a brother Donald Hartman and daughters Janice, Susan, and Karen.
Georgene was a beloved mother, grandmother,...
Richard N. De Rosier
March 3, 2023
Richard N. De Rosier, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Margaret De Rosier, nee Maze. Loving father of three children. Dear grandfather to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his siblings and his parents. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
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Jeffrey A. Huisman
March 2, 2023
Jeffrey A. Huisman, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Susan Huisman, nee Wagner. Loving father of Jeremy (Jaclyn) Huisman, Eric (Rebecca Contreras) Huisman, and Ryan (Brianna) Huisman. Cherished grandfather of Gabriela, Frank, Benjamin, Brody, and Caleb. Dear brother of John (Dorothy) Huisman, George (Diane) Huisman, Robert (Mary) Huisman, Stephen (Mariola) Huisman, and...
Annette L. Kowalski
February 28, 2023
Annette L. Kowalski, nee Rzyski, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ereal Kowalski. Loving mother of the late Wayne Rolek. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Javier) Gauna and Michelle (George) Nikitaras; great-grandmother of Jacque Nikitaras, Aidan Carter, Noah Nikitaras, Gianna Nikitaras, Javier Gauna Jr., and...
