Obituary Listing

Feb 12, 2022

Mae's service will be Livestreamed - view here

Mae Ruth Boender, nee Eenigenburg, age 94, of Highland, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Boender.  Loving mother of  Calvin (Marla) Boender, Cynthia (Don) Trykall, and Susan (Joseph) Simmons.  Cherished grandmother...

Feb 11, 2022

Mary E. Cantrell, nee Knight, age 69, of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022.  Devoted mother of Rachel (Kenneth) Barlo, Brian Cantrell, and Sean (Melissa) Cantrell.  Proud grandmother of Kalan, Colin, Hunter, Cayden, Elijah, Adam, and Alyssa.  Dearest sister of Kathleen Barlog, Norbert (Mary) Knight, Peggy Goolsby, Trish DeGroot, and the late...

Feb 11, 2022

Johann Neubeck, age 81, of Monee, formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022.  Loving husband of Hilda E. Neubeck, nee Barkowski.  Devoted father of Hans Neubeck and Mark Neubeck.  Proud grandfather of Hunter, Logan, and Gavin.  Dear brother of Erna Fabsits. Preceded in death by his parents Josef and Erna Neubeck.

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Feb 10, 2022

Lillian L. Grimler, nee Lewandowski, age 92, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022, with her loving family at her side.  Loving wife of 68 years to Edward C. Grimler.  Devoted mother of Roxanne (David) Kaminski, Kathy Grimler Natzke, and Greg (Mary) Grimler.  Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Matt) Fink, Jeffrey (Erin) Kaminski, Amanda (Wally) Vukadinovich, Mike...

Feb 10, 2022

Gail Ruth Otterson died on February 10, 2022 at home in Steger, Illinois after an illness of several years. She was 65.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents Luella Ruth and Lewis Lincoln Otterson, her brother Kent, and her beloved son Max.

Gail is survived by her deeply loved son Clay, her cherished...

Feb 9, 2022

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Phyllis A. Vanderbilt, nee Bos, age 90, of Crete, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Vanderbilt.  Devoted mother of Linda (Richard) Schutt, Debra (John) Poortenga, Nancy (Greg) Carlson, and Karen (Lance) Reinsma.  Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Schutt, the...

Feb 8, 2022

Michael Roger Micallef, age 57, of Crete, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  Beloved son of Betty and Roger Micallef.  Cherished brother of Susan (Javier) Burgos, Mark (Dorothy) Micallef, and Marian Micallef.  Dear uncle of Zachary Stanczyk, Zoey Stanczyk, Selena Burgos, Michael Micallef, Matthew Micallef, Jessica Lander, Nicholas Krejca, Cameron M. Osorio, and Ashley Ramos.  Michael will...

Feb 8, 2022

The funeral service for Angelita will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.  Livestream will begin around 5:55 p.m.  The video will not appear on the page until 5:55 p.m.  Follow the link https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel

Angelita Zarate, nee Sanchez, age 78, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late...

Feb 7, 2022

Rodger C. Rauch, age 84, of Crete, IL passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Joyce Rauch, nee Jensen. Loving father of Timothy Rauch, Steven (Vicki) Rauch, and the late David Rauch; step-father of David (Tammy) Webb, Peggie Capecci, Andy (Carol) Webb, Laura (Don) Stieve, and the late Julia Alberico. Cherished grandfather of three grandchildren, eleven...

Feb 6, 2022

George T. Bolos, age 68, of Monee, Illinois passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Cherished son of Soteria (late James) Bolos. Dear brother of Helen (Peter) Dickett and Gloria (Gregory) Smirniotis. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.  George will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation, Monday, February 14, 2022, from...

Feb 6, 2022

María Cruz Blanco, de 89 años, de South Holland, IL, falleció el domingo 6 de febrero de 2022. Amada esposa del difunto José A. Jiménez. Querida madre de Socorro Clemente, José Luis Jiménez y Carlos Jiménez. Amorosa abuela de Luis Carlos Clemente, Alejandro Clemente, Denise Clemente, Ashley Jimenez, Cassandra Jimenez, Jimena Jimenez, Yanitza Jimenez, Carlos Jimenez Jr., Joselyn Jimenez...

Feb 5, 2022

Patrick F. Verhoeve, age 69, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Beloved husband of Cecilia Verhoeve, nee Szany.  Loving father of Carrie (Dave) Ault, Brian (Melissa) Verhoeve, and Scott (Rachel) Verhoeve.  Cherished papa of Tyler and Todd Ault; McKenzie, Parker, Madison, Evelyn, and Tinsley Verhoeve.  Dear brother of Warren (Patricia) Verhoeve, Robert (Mary Ann) Verhoeve,...

Feb 4, 2022

Eva Garza, nee Trevino, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Leopoldo Garza.  Loving mother of Gonzalo (Shirley) Garza and Leopoldo (Alexandra) Garza Jr.  Dearest grandmother of Glenn (Tracy) Garza, Lisa (Mike) Woods, Mark (Nicole) Garza, Anjanette (Eric) Glickley, and Leo Anthony (Lauren) Garza; great-grandmother of fifteen;...

Feb 4, 2022

John Thomas Nolan, age 74, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022.  Loving father of Brett (Patricia) Fisher, the late Brian (Kris) Fisher, and father-in-law of Kim Fisher.  Cherished grandfather of Brett Jr., Tom, Haley, Ash, Allen, Nick, and Brad.  John was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be deeply missed....

Feb 3, 2022

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Carol Sterk, nee Osenga, age 92, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry Sterk. Loving mother of Henry (late Joanna) Sterk, Carolyn (Mark Paulson) Sterk, and Gwendolyn (Frederick Smithhart) Sterk. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...

Feb 2, 2022

William T. Cornwell, age 68, late of Murrieta, CA, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  Dearest brother of Susan (James) Ricker, Gregg Cornwell, and David (Lori) Cornwell.  Loving uncle of Amy (Jim) Laymon, Janine Ricker, and David (Kelsea) Ricker; great-uncle of Molly and Connor Laymon and Evelyn and Adele Ricker.  Preceded in...

Feb 1, 2022

Diane Walters, 73, of Crete, IL, passed away February 1, 2022, holding the hand of her loving husband, Robert.

Diane was born on February 22, 1948 in Chicago Heights. After graduating from Crete-Monee High School in 1966, she met Robert Walters, whom she married in 1969. Together, they had two children, Julie and Daniel.

When...

Feb 1, 2022

Shirley Anne Van Baren, nee Van Schouwen, age 91, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  Shirley was born on February 18, 1930 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Van Drunen) Van Schouwen in Harvey, IL. On October 27, 1948 she was married to Tunis Van Baren until his death on January 25, 1988. Shirley was...

Feb 1, 2022

NOTE: Change of date for services to Saturday, February 26, 2022

Lawrence O. "Larry" York, age 82, of Columbus, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.   Larry was born September 7, 1939 to Oland and Luella York and spent much of his life in Dolton, Illinois.

Larry served in the United States...

Jan 31, 2022

Frank Dalessandro, age 94, of Crossville, Alabama, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.  Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Bernice Dalessandro. They had the opportunity to renew vows on there 25th and 50th wedding anniversary.  Loving father of Donna Trammell and Don Dalessandro (Cindy). Dear brother of  Mary Louise Stefanini; Uncle to several...