Natali Z Martinez
Aug 9, 2022
Natali Z. Martinez, age 87, of Steger, IL, passed away, Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Francisco R. Martinez. Loving mother of Yolanda Martinez, Susanne (Patrick) Durkin, Graciela (Jeff) Guth, Francisco Martinez Jr., Theresa Martinez, Raquel (Thomas) Zurek and the late Jose (late Ernestine) Martinez. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear aunt of...
Karlene A. Holleman
Aug 8, 2022
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Karlene A. Holleman, nee Oomkes, age 81, of Palos Heights, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Holleman Jr. Loving mother of Beth Harrington and Joy (John) Gouwens. Proud grandmother of Nicholas Harrington, Nathan (Stephanie...
Cody James Baine
Aug 7, 2022
Cody James Baine, age 28, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. Beloved son of James and Gayle Baine. Loving brother of Nicholas (Parian) Porter, Nathan (Carolyn) Baine, and the late Travis Paul Baine. Cherished grandson of Caroline (late Ralph) Pfeifer and the late Martin (late Ruth) Baine. Dear uncle of Trinity, Brooklynn, Allison, and Cecilia. ...
Frank W. Huizenga
Aug 7, 2022
Frank Huizenga joined his fellow angels suddenly on August 7 th , 2022. Frank was born on May 7 th , 1953, to Robert and Anna Huizenga in Lansing, Illinois. Frank married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Sherry on February 16 th , 1974 and raised two children, Christopher and Nathan. Frank is survived by:...
Arie Swets
Aug 7, 2022
Arie Swets, age 89, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Highland, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Yvonne Swets, nee Swart. Loving father of Gerald (Sandi) Swets, Cindy (Bruce) Pritchard, John Swets, and Bill (Connie) Swets. Devoted grandfather of Lisa (George) Ophoff, Nicole (Jim) Kreykes, Steven (Rachel) Swets, Daniel Swets, Emily...
David Reed Sullivan
Aug 5, 2022
David Reed Sullivan, Sr. “Sully,” 79, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2022, after a long-term illness. Dave was born on September 1, 1942, to Reed and Kathleen Sullivan in Hammond, Indiana. After graduating from Griffith High School in 1960, he married his high school sweetheart and went on to have a 51-year career at State Line...
Lisa D Frizzell
Aug 3, 2022
Lisa D. Frizzell, nee Owens, age 60, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday August 3, 2022. Beloved fiancé of Tom Schaufele. Loving mother of Kori (Adam) Vazquez, Kayla Harper, Erica Harper, and the late Anthony Harper. Loving step-mother of Katelyn (Dalton) Campbell. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Carl R Dubridge
Aug 1, 2022
Carl R. DuBridge, age 74, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Barbara DuBridge, nee Ranieri. Loving father of Carla (Daniel) Walz and Beth (Brian) Heaton. Cherished pop-pop of Liam, Lillian, Isla, and Ava. Dear brother of the late Jerry DuBridge. Carl will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved...
Edward J. Herman
Aug 1, 2022
Edward J. Herman, age 56, of Michigan City, IN, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Dear brother of Denise (Michael) Katz. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Barbara (DeLorenzo) Herman.
Visitation Friday, August 5, 2022 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs...
Kenneth Rodney Culver
Jul 29, 2022
Kenneth R. Culver, age 75, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29 th , 2022. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Culver. Loving father of Christine Troli, the late Alan Culver and Kenneth A. Culver. Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Tara and Eddie. Dear brother of the late Carol Banks, brother-in-law to Bob, Andy and George Ricci and...
Joyce E. Deinema
Jul 28, 2022
Joyce E. Deinema , nee Van Schouwen, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2022. Beloved wife of Wayne Deinema. Loving mother of Beth (late Peter) Nyquist, Marcia (Randal) Tamminga, and Janice (Timothy) Van Zuidam. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Josh) Huisman, Jill (Kevin) Schwendeman, Lauren (Aaron) Carter, Lindsey (Anthony) Kritikos, Elizabeth...
Fred Sineni
Jul 28, 2022
Fred Sineni, age 84, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Loving father of Tammy (Marcello) Rivera, Catherine Linan, Chris Sineni and Sam Sineni. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to the late Anthony (Barbara) Sineni. He was the former owner and operator of multiple businesses including The Pizza Cellar...
Ernest T. Piet
Jul 28, 2022
Ernest T. Piet, age 92, late of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2022. Loving husband of the late Dorothy M. Piet, nee Retzlaff. Devoted father of Pamela Majewski, Thomas (Mary) Piet, Scot Piet, and the late Randy Piet. Proud grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 9. Dear brother of the late...
Barbara J. Szczudlo
Jul 27, 2022
Barbara J. Szczudlo, nee Hawks, age 72, late of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Loving wife of Michael L. Szczudlo. Devoted mother of Frank (Claudia) Florez and Michael (Guadalupe) Florez. Cherished grandmother of Frank, Marissa, Tyler and Cecily. Dearest sister of Russell Hawks, Margie (Ronnie) Collins, Charlotte (late David) Bocek, and Mary (Tom) McNellis. Kind aunt...
Michelle Ann Pacocha
Jul 26, 2022
Michelle Ann Pacocha, nee Mumford, age 54, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Beloved wife of Benedict George Pacocha. Loving mother of Anna Grace Pacocha and Alec James Pacocha. Cherished daughter of Linda (late James) Mumford. Michelle is also survived by many loving cousins and friends, she will be greatly missed.
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Thomas R. Fugate
Jul 26, 2022
Thomas R. Fugate, age 75, late of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Loving husband of 49 years to Karen Fugate, nee Stratten. Devoted father of Angel (Dennis Valandingham) Fugate, Shanna Fugate, and Nathan Fugate. Proud Grampy of Brianna (Anthony) Witkowski, and Gage Fugate, and soon to be Great-Grampy of Baby Witkowski. Dear brother of...
John L. Unger
Jul 26, 2022
John L. Unger, age 76, late of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Loving husband of Marcia P. Unger, nee Palmquist. Devoted father of Mark (Catherine) Unger and Jill (James) Miller. Proud papa of Caitlin, Emily, Brooke, Riley, Jacob, Samuel, Benjamin, and Lily. Dear brother of James (Lenore) Unger, Elizabeth (Val)...
Gertrude Van Wienen
Jul 25, 2022
Gertrude Van Wienen, nee Witvliet, age 91, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Norman Van Wienen. Loving mother of Barbara Musch and Cynthia (Wesley) DeGraff. Dear grandmother of Jason Musch, Jeremy (Kim) Musch, Eric (Rebecca) DeGraff, and Amanda DeGraff; great-grandmother of Cameron, Caleb,...
Liese J. Devries
Jul 24, 2022
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Liese J. DeVries, nee Schrock, age 65, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Tuscola, and South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 24, 2022. Loving wife of Frederick H. DeVries. Devoted mother of Amy (Zac) George and Jeff DeVries. Proud grandmother of Theo and Iris George. Dearest daughter of Janis, nee...
Glenn A. Gilbert Sr.
Jul 23, 2022
Glenn A. Gilbert Sr., age 93, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born July 3, 1929 in York, PA, where he and Mary Ann grew up together. They joyfully celebrated their 69 th Wedding Anniversary on July 5, 2022. Loving and devoted husband of Mary Ann Gilbert, nee Strayer. Devoted father of James, Ann,...
