Robert William Pluskota Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
Robert W. Pluskota, age 86, of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Robert W. Pluskota was born on July 19, 1939. He had a sister, Geraldine Martin. He was born to John and Irene Pluskota.Robert was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Marjorie R. Pluskota. Robert was the loving father of John...
David Michael Duncan
Dec 25, 2025
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David Michael Duncan, age 72, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Peggy A. Duncan. Dear brother of Jim Duncan, Bethann Sowa, and Diane Duncan. Brother-in-law of Tom (Joan) Moran, Mark Moran, late Mary Kay (Frank) Rios, and the late Joe Moran. Kind uncle of...
Janice Lynn Abel
Dec 24, 2025
Janice Lynn Abel, nee Mugg, age 62, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Eduard Abel. Loving mother of Christine Abel. Cherished grandmother of Amelia Abel. Dear sister of Laurie (Steven) Michels. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Betty Lou Mugg.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121...
Mary Jo "Jody" Cockrum
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Jo “Jody” Cockrum, nee Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Cockrum. Loving mother of Jamie Cockrum, Cheri (David) Knuth, Lisa (Steve) Culbreth and Jason (Jacki) Cockrum. Cherished grandmother of Tara (Jeremy) Davis, Jennifer Knuth, Cara Cockrum, Brandon Knuth, Emily (Tony) Shea, Jessica Cockrum, Johnathan Cockrum, Jack Cockrum, Julia Cockrum, Joseph Cockrum,...
Debra Jean Schaap
Dec 24, 2025
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Debra Jean Schaap, age 72, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Ronald Schaap. Loving mother of Jennifer (Greg) Gulledge, Valerie (Josh) Winterfeldt, and Melanie (Sabastian) Heninger. Cherished grandmother of Jack Gulledge, Micah Gulledge, and Faith Winterfeldt. Dear sister of Diane Smith, Fred Blockland, Wayne Blockland,...
Lenore J. Desmond
Dec 23, 2025
Lenore J. Desmond, nee Peters, age 91, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Clinton John Desmond. Loving mother of Laura (late Marylyn Grabosky) Desmond and Clinton (Erin) Desmond. Constant companion to Peaches the cat. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Laura Peters and her sisters Lorraine Agee and Shirlee...
Sylvia J. Zambrano
Dec 23, 2025
Sylvia “Bobo” Zambrano, age 73, a beloved mother and lifelong resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 23, 1952 to Emma and the late Pablo Ochoa, Sylvia dedicated her life to her family, her home, and her community. She was known for her strength and warmth. Her...
Marjorie J. Carstensen
Dec 22, 2025
Marjorie J. Carstensen, nee Gardstrom, age 91, of St. John, IN, passed away on December 22, 2025. Loving wife of Ernst E. Carstensen and dear sister of Dwight Gardstrom. Preceded in glory by her sister Pearl (Gardstrom) Winter and parents, John and Dorothy (Johnson) Gardstrom. She was a beloved aunt, great aunt, and dear sister in Jesus Christ.
Marjorie attended Wheaton...
Frances Mary Chraponski
Dec 19, 2025
Frances Mary Chraponski, nee Kozub, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Karol Chraponski. Loving mother of Susan (Ed) Mackowicz, Carol (Brett) Burkholder, and Michael (Sandie) Chraponski. Cherished Baba of Rachel (Kyle) Emery, Jacob Burkholder, Lucas Chraponski, Noah (Torrey) Burkholder, Meredith (Alex) Torres, Karoline (Haley) Elpers, Joseph Mackowicz, and Lindsey Chraponski. Great-grandmother of Trevor,...
Burton John Gardiner
Dec 19, 2025
Burton John GardinerDecember 20, 1932 – December 19, 2025
Burton passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday.
Burton was the beloved husband of Dorothy Gardiner and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Loving husband of Dorothy; dear father of Patricia (Mark) Cherney, late Robert (Leslie), Charles (Colleen), and Timothy (Tina). Burton was a proud...
Mary Jo Weaver
Dec 18, 2025
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Mary Jo Weaver was born on October 16, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Evelyn Modjeski. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Hammond, Indiana, where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Morton High School in 1958 and later attended Purdue University and Calumet...
Adalee DeYoung
Dec 17, 2025
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Adalee DeYoung, nee Hambric, age 92, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Calvin H. DeYoung. Devoted mother of Richard (Terry) DeYoung, James (Lisa) DeYoung, Jerry (Cindy) DeYoung, Dan (Kathy) DeYoung, Leigh (Janet) DeYoung,...
Beverly C. Petrovic
Dec 17, 2025
Beverly C. Petrovic, nee Larson, age 83, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Petrovic. Loving mother of Susan (Larry) Zavis and Kristin (Dan) Sprouse. Devoted grandmother of Danielle, Austin, Nick, and Jenna. Preceded in death by her parents Thorsten and Gerda Larson.
Beverly found great...
Matthew T. Mikos
Dec 17, 2025
Matthew T. Mikos, age 46, suddenly, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Devoted father of Avalyn and Cian Mikos. Beloved son of Michael and Patricia Mikos. Dearest brother of Keith Mikos (Jenni Connor) and Kristi Junger (Mikos) (Michael Junger). Uncle of nieces and nephews (Lily Connor-Mikos, Lincoln Connor-Mikos, Raven Tierney, and Charlotte Junger); and loved...
Jonathan Kraig Hoekstra
Dec 16, 2025
Jonathan Kraig HoekstraDecember 8, 2025 – December 16, 2025
With overflowing love and gratitude for the time they were given, we share that Jonathan Kraig Hoekstra, the firstborn son of Ethan and Grace Hoekstra, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, after eight precious days of life.
Born on December 8, 2025, Jonathan arrived just one day before his scheduled induction, eager...
Mary Beth Terpstra
Dec 15, 2025
Mary Beth Terpstra, nee Vander Woude, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Terpstra. Loving mother of Keith (Karen) Terpstra, Kimberly (John) Siniawski, Kevin (Debbie) Terpstra and the late Kenneth (Deb (Greg) Kikkert) Terpstra. Proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren....
Jo Ann Moore
Dec 12, 2025
JoAnn Moore nee Curling, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025. Loving mother of Lutricia (Charles) Rorabaugh, Donna Redlin, Rita Moore and Pattie (Tom) Wozny. Loving grandmother to ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William and her brother Van Curling. She will be...
John M. Caballero
Dec 11, 2025
John M. Caballero, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Loving husband of Jody L. Caballero, nee Zbur. Devoted father of Nicholas (Bethany Walls) Caballero, and Jessica (Gus Renaud) Caballero. Dear brother of Steve (Starla) Vertucci, and Jennifer (Jeff) Sais; brother-in-law of Joyce Zbur. John owned Iuccio’s Pizza for many years which operated...
MaryAnn "Manya" Nowak
Dec 8, 2025
MaryAnn Nowak, fondly known to all as "Manya", age 89, of Crete, Illinois and formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Chicago Heights, Manya was the youngest child of Thomas and Helen Nowak, and the cherished little sister of the Emily Nowak, Stella (Joseph) Bijak...
Beatrice J. Maiorano
Dec 8, 2025
Beatrice J. Maiorano nee Scacchetti, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025. Beloved mother of Michael (Anna) Maiorano and Donna (late Michael) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Cathy (Joe Springsteen) Gonzalez, Crystal (John) Ocenas, Dominick (Jennifer Kay) Maiorano and Kenneth (Robyn) Larsen. Dear great-grandmother of Ezekiel, Elisha, David, Jacob, Hailey, Colton, Gunnar and Brayden....
