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John L. Unger

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

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

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.

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,...

Lois L Mehorczyk

Lois L Mehorczyk

Jul 22, 2022

Lois L Mehorczyk, nee Hoffman, age 92, of Dolton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mehorczyk. Loving mother of John, late Robert (Lydia), Karyn, Joann, Jody (Thomas) Healy, Joseph (Alison), and step-mother of the late Linda (late Raymond) Crilly. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceded in...

Eugene Sheely Smith

Eugene Sheely Smith

Jul 22, 2022

Eugene Sheely Smith, age 91, of South Holland, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois and Nashville, Tennessee. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. Beloved father of Donald (Mary) Smith, Ivy (Randy) Harrison, Scott Smith and Christian (Marek) Taylor. Cherished grandfather of Donald Jr, Desmond, Justin. Great grandfather of Ayanna, Essence and late McKenzie. Dear son of the late...

William Henry Patterson

William Henry Patterson

Jul 22, 2022

William Henry Patterson, age 85, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Delores Patterson. Loving father of Debbie (Ed) Kraus and Jackie (Tim) Matz. Cherished grandfather of Tony Kraus, Jeff (Janel) Kraus, Michelle (Nick) Flory, Mikey Kraus, Joe Kraus, Jamie (Miranda) Kraus, Chris Kraus, Tricia Colby and Nathan (April) Matz....

Evelyn Ruth Molenhouse

Evelyn Ruth Molenhouse

Jul 22, 2022

Evelyn Ruth Molenhouse, nee Vander Vaart, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Molenhouse.  Loving mother of Jay (Donna) Molenhouse and Cheryl (Jim) Vroegh.  Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Ryan) Davids, Ben (Wendy) Molenhouse, Amanda (Aaron) Ozinga, Kyle (Tracy) Vroegh, and Alyssa (Ben) Wessels;  great-grandmother of Zachary, Matthew, and Noah Davids,...

Linda Joy Kocsis

Linda Joy Kocsis

Jul 20, 2022

Linda Joy Kocsis, nee Leistra, age 69, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  Loving mother of Shawn Kocsis, Carrie (Gerard) Dopkowski, and Tammy (Dwayne) Newbolds.  Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Hannah, and Julian Dopkowski and Devin, Neveah and Caydence Newbolds. Best friend to Angie Ternoir. Dear sister of many brothers and sisters and...

Jacqueline L. Gula

Jacqueline L. Gula

Jul 20, 2022

Jacqueline L. Gula, nee Wetmore, age 85, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Gula. Loving mother of Linda (Les) Caldwell, Karen (Todd) Madden, and Jon (Jody) Gula. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Caldwell, Alexandra and Nicholas Gula. Preceded in death by her parents Harold and...

Donna Jean Bivona

Donna Jean Bivona

Jul 19, 2022

Donna Jean Bivona née DeRouin, age 75, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Beloved wife of 57 years to Anthony Bivona. Loving mother of Phillip (Julie) Bivona, Darren Bivona and Dawn (Rebecca) Bivona. Cherished grandmother of Alex, Massimo, Jack and Eli. Dear sister of Beverly (Jim) Novak, Patti (Mike) Terrell and the late Ron...

Paul A. Gibson

Paul A. Gibson

Jul 19, 2022

Paul Allen Gibson, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was the oldest child of the late George and Ruth Gibson.

Paul is survived by his wife, Betty (Wiersma), his children Scott (Dawn), Dave (Amy), Tami, and late Teri (late Tom) Kerns. Adored grandfather...

Rose M Alexander

Rose M Alexander

Jul 18, 2022

Rose M Alexander, née Toom, age 94, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Delbert Alexander. Loving mother of Charles (Patricia) Alexander, Debra (James) Maley, Alan (Mary) Alexander, Carol (Jeff) Robbins, Phyllis Alexander, and Joan Alexander. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Rose will be dearly...

Gerald Roy Skiff

Gerald Roy Skiff

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...

Judith J. Fuentes

Judith J. Fuentes

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...

Irene S. Kortum

Irene S. Kortum

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...

Harris "Skip" Lee De Young

Harris "Skip" Lee De Young

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...

Donald Wayne Ford

Donald Wayne Ford

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.  ...

Keith Russell Ostby

Keith Russell Ostby

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...

Beverly M. Grant

Beverly M. Grant

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...

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