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Chad D. Downing
May 28, 2022
Chad D. Downing, age 51, of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Loving father of Amber Downing and Samantha Downing. Preceded in death by his parents William S. and Carol Downing. Chad had many friends at work and at Uncle John’s Flea Market in Cedar Lake. Chad was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
...Mary E Plein
May 27, 2022
Mary E. Plein, nee Pluta, age 78, of Momence, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Beloved mother of the late Terri Plein. Dear sister of Patty (Bob) Ferrias, and the late Shirley (Michael) Gronsky. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Caring daughter of the late Stanley and late Evelyn Dimwiddie-Pluta. Her love and friendship...
John J. Lagestee
May 26, 2022
Click the following link to view the livestream of the funeral service for John Lagestee: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/
John J. Lagestee, age 96, of Dyer, Indiana, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-one years: Dolly (Korsten), son-in-law Daniel Dykstra and infant...
Pamela Susan Jones
May 26, 2022
Pamela Susan Jones nee Wichman, age 64, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Beloved wife of James Jones. Loving mother of Kevin Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald & Elizabeth Wichman and her brother Scott Wichman. Pamela was a long-time resident of Steger, Illinois. She worked at Eagle Country Market...
Barry Leroy Baker
May 23, 2022
Barry Leroy Baker, age 59, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away suddenly on Monday, May 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Julia Baker, nee Armstrong. Loving father of Amanda Baker and Arianna Helmken; step-father of Brandon Little, Ian Little and Chelsea Little. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Adalyn, Hailey, Christian, Olivia, Lincoln, and Idris. Dear brother of Mona (Kevin) Case. Fond...
Wayne A. Anderson
May 21, 2022
Wayne A. Anderson, age 77, of Dyer, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Karen Anderson, nee Blank. Dear father of Bekki (Glenn) Van Deursen, Betsy (Brian) Arney, Aaron (Kari) Anderson, Jason (Lisa) Anderson, and Amanda Anderson. Loving grandfather of Collin (Jessica) Zackavec, Kelsey Van Deursen, Bradley Van Deursen, Maura...
Frances M. Tavernaro
May 20, 2022
Frances M. Tavernaro, nee Kasman, age 87, of Lansing, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, May 20, 2022. Loving mother of Andrea (James) Hines, Gino Tavernaro, and the late Michael Angelo Tavernaro. Dear grandmother of James (Rachel) Hines Jr. and Nicole Hines; great-grandmother of Emily (William) Stair, Quinten Hines, Autumn Hines, and Riley Hines; and great-great grandmother of James...
Janet J. James
May 20, 2022
Janet J. James, nee Tilley, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Beloved mother of Jan Nielsen, Kim James, Lynn Peterson, Brad James, and Lisa Sorensen. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Sarah) Nielsen, late Shawn Brewster, John DeFrank, Christopher (Michele) DeFrank, Randall Peterson, Nicholas James, Miranda Jefferson, and McKoy Webb. Great grandmother...
Kathleen Ann Grummer
May 18, 2022
Kathleen A. Grummer, nee Rushin, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Loving mother of Carrie (Ed) Cook and the late Stephanie Grummer. Proud Busha of Peyton (Kirsten Thomas) Hicks, Brianna Cook, and Braedon Cook. Dear sister of John (Barbara) Rushin. Kind aunt of Alysson and Aaron (Kaori) Rushin. Preceded in death by...
Irene E. Kobus
May 17, 2022
Irene E. Kobus, nee Nagy, age 92, of Lansing, IL, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Raymond J. Kobus, Sr. Most loving mother of Kathleen Boller, Janice Sausman, and the late Raymond (Carol) Kobus, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Brian) Majestic, Amanda Boller, Craig (Cassie Petoskey)...
Betty J. Alexander
May 17, 2022
Betty J. Alexander, nee Wondaal, age 96, passed away May 17, 2022 in Lawton, MI. Beloved wife of the late George Alexander. Loving mother of Nancy (late Richard) Korzyniewski and Joan (Dan) Fennema. Cherished grandmother of five; great-grandmother of ten. Dear sister of Doris (late Carl) Bussema and Martin (Norma) Wondaal, and sister-in-law of George Schaaf. Betty...
Jacob John Caminker
May 15, 2022
Jacob “Jake” John Caminker, age 38, of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Loving father of Paige Caminker, Logan Jackson, Joey Schanlan, Corinna Caminker, and Cecilia Caminker. Cherished grandpa of Mateo Giovanni. Dear son of Kim Stearns-Zambon and late John Bruno Caminker. Brother of Johnathon Caminker, Jaclyn Paris, and Matthew Kimbrel. Loving nephew of Corinna...
Hector "El Tigre" Martorell
May 14, 2022
The funeral service for Hector will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. Livestream will begin around 4:50 p.m. (central Time) The video will not appear on the page until 4:50 p.m. (central time) Follow the link https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel
Hector “El Tigre” Martorell, age 81, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Beloved husband...
Carol J. Sansone
May 13, 2022
Carol J. Sansone, nee Rehfeldt, age 63, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Loving mother of Valerie (Michael) Kane, Carmine Sansone, and Marian (Steven) Esquivel. Cherished grandmother of Kameron, Hailey, Victoria, Raquel, Nancy, Joseph, Mario, Steven, Elliott, Aaron, and Sophia and great-grandmother of Owen, Olivia, Penelope, and Malakhi. Dear sister and sister-in-law to many in the...
George J. Brewer Jr.
May 13, 2022
George J. Brewer Jr., age 71, late of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2022. Loving husband of Robbin Ann Brewer. Devoted father of Shannon Brewer, Shawn (Darla) Brewer, Steven Brewer, and Joshua (Christine) Brewer. Cherished grandfather of Sinjin Smelley, Skyler Brewer, Madison Brewer, Anthony Kurzeja, Shawn Kurzeja, and Dakota Brewer; great-grandfather of Landon Peyton, Silas and...
Shirley C. Verbeek
May 12, 2022
Shirley Catherine Verbeek, nee Hoekstra, age 95, of Crete, IL passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Albert Verbeek. Loving mother of the late Caryn Sue Verbeek, Thea (Don) Stienstra, and Julie (Jamie) Drew. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Roberto) Rossi, Allen (Amy) Stienstra, Jeff (Amanda) Stienstra, Scott (Becky) Stienstra, Kristi (Phil) Groenewold, and Lauren...
Hollis Lynn Rossi
May 12, 2022
Hollis “Holly” Lynn Rossi, 83, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Holly Rossi was born on September 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois as the daughter of the late Goldie Noyle Sterrett and Charles Sterrett. She was a retired teacher's aide in Hoover-Schrum School District and a member of the Catholic Church....
Gwendolyn R. Edwards
May 10, 2022
Gwendolyn R. Edwards, nee Smith, was born to the union of William and Azalia Smith in Detroit, Michigan.
Gwendolyn attended the University of Michigan and received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Services. She later was united with her beloved husband Jerry Edwards Sr. who preceded her.
Gwendolyn used her knowledge and kindness to become a...
Robert J. Matthias
May 9, 2022
Robert J. Matthias, age 65, of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Laura Matthias, nee Hansen. Loving father of Danny (Elidia Mendoza) Goggins II, Sean Goggins, Carly Matthias, Alexa Matthias, and Michael Matthias. Cherished grandfather of Mia and Amelia Goggins. Dear son of the late Virgina Matthias and LeRoy &...
Robert E Foster
May 7, 2022
Robert E. Foster, age 75, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Loving father of Michael Foster. Cherished grandfather of Brianna Foster. Dear brother of Karen and Janet. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mayme Foster, and by his former wife, Valerie Balow. Robert was loved by many and will be deeply missed....
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