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Jacob John Caminker

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Wayne R. Walter Jr.

Wayne R. Walter Jr.

May 5, 2022

Wayne R. Walter Jr., age 34, of Steger, IL passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Loving father of Jayden Walter.  Beloved son of Wayne Sr. and Pauline Walter.  Dear brother of Robert (Gina) Rydz III.  Cherished fiancé of Tiffany Lewis and her two children, Jasmine and Autumne Lewis.  Fond nephew of Brian (Catherine) Walter, Norman Walter, late Charles...

Lawrence Elvin Rakoczy

Lawrence Elvin Rakoczy

May 4, 2022

Lawrence Elvin Rakoczy of Peotone, IL, formerly of Crete, IL passed away May 4, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Ellen June Rakoczy (nee Stephenson).  Loving father of Ronnie (Sue) Rakoczy and Bonnie (Ed) Martin, step-father of Stephen (Mildred) Bennett and Jeffrey Bennett.  Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Michael, Melvin (Renee), Evelyn (Jack) Long,...

David N. Swigart

David N. Swigart

May 3, 2022

David Neal Swigart, age 78, of Harvey, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  Beloved husband of Loretta Swigart, nee Pozdol.  Loving father of Collette (Claude) Lee, Mark Swigart, Kim (Lou) Avila, and Therese Swigart.  Cherished grandfather of Victoria, Veronica, and Louie.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Ethel Swigart. ...

Thomas A. Zackey

Thomas A. Zackey

May 2, 2022

Thomas Alan Zackey, age 84, late of Dolton, IL, born May 2, 1938 and passed away Monday, May 2, 2022.  A proud United States Army Veteran.  Loving son of the late John and Helen Zackey.  Dearest brother of the late Eugene (Jean) Zackey and late Geraldine Giaimo.  Dear uncle of Deborah Valois and Casey Giaimo; and great-uncle of Christopher...

Carol A. Miedema

Carol A. Miedema

May 2, 2022

Carol A. Miedema, nee Crites, age 90, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, May 2, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert Miedema for 71 years. Loving mother of Janet (Mike) Hawkins, Laurel (John) DeYoung, and Warren (Kathy) Miedema.  Proud grandmother of Beth Koppers, Allison Hawkins, Christopher (Megan) DeYoung, Kyle DeYoung, Kelly (Andrew) Saenz, Eric (Sara) Miedema, and Matthew (Kim)...

Karen Lynn Walter

Karen Lynn Walter

Apr 30, 2022

Karen Lynn Walter, nee Fier, age 72, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022.  Beloved mother of Tracy (Brent) Seals, Becky (Scott) Cory, Theodore (Mary) Skalka, Kristen (Larry) Nolte, Jamie (Dave) Walter, and Norman (Danielle) Walter.  Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Dear sister of 4 brothers and sisters.  Karen will be dearly missed...

Beverly D. Anderson

Beverly D. Anderson

Apr 30, 2022

Beverly D. Anderson, nee Barrett, age 76, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30 th , 2022.  Beloved wife of 56 years to Stanley Anderson.  Loving mother of the late Darren Anderson.  Dear sister of the late Barrie (Kathy) Barrett, Bonnie (late Robert) Wisdom, the late Larrie (late Sharon) Barrett, and Noriene (William) Jones.  Cherished aunt...

Anne H. Menard

Anne H. Menard

Apr 29, 2022

Anne H. Menard, nee Nicholson, age 62, of Dyer, IN, passed away on April 29, 2022.  Anne was born on March 24, 1960 in Jasper, Indiana to John and Inez Nicholson.  She was a Customer Relations Representative for Southwest Airlines.

Anne is survived by her husband William “Bill” Menard, and three step children: Ryan (Jenna) Menard, Kevin...

Elaine Mae Gouwens

Elaine Mae Gouwens

Apr 29, 2022

View Elaine's funeral service here

Elaine Mae Gouwens, nee Stegenga, age 86, of Thornton, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 29, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Roger L. Gouwens.  Loving mom of the late Christie Rae Gouwens, Lori (Jeff)...

Nancy C. Feilen

Nancy C. Feilen

Apr 28, 2022

Nancy C. Feilen, nee Spieles, age 83, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Feilen.  Loving mother of Mike (Linda) Feilen, Thomas Feilen, and Steven (Michelle) Feilen.  Cherished grandmother of Jarod and Caleb.  Preceded in death by two brothers, James and Phillip, and one sister, Jeanie.  Nancy was...

Ann C. Maicach

Ann C. Maicach

Apr 28, 2022

Ann Catherine Maicach, nee Spoolstra, died on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the age of 94, after a long, heart breaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on her by dementia.  She was born on June 24, 1927, the daughter of Tina and Martin Spoolstra, and lived all her life in the Chicagoland area as a devoted wife...

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