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Edward P. Wories
August 31, 2022
Edward P. Wories, age 62, of Highland, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Loving father of Scott Wories and Kendall (Jeremiah Oelberg) Wories. Cherished grandfather of Isaiah Wories. Dear brother of Margo Wories, Bert (Gail) Wories Jr., and Richard (Julie) Wories. Preceded in death by his parents Bert and Ann Wories. Edward will be dearly missed by...
Richard G Stewart
August 30, 2022
Richard G. Stewart, age 94, of Crete, IL, passed away on August 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Joan Stewart. Loving father of Patricia (Jeffrey) Stewart-Gaydos and Cynthia S. (Patrick E.) Croxen. Cherished grandfather of Bryan P. Croxen. Richard was a proud Korean War Veteran and graduate of Purdue University. He was a member of many clubs, including the Studebaker...
William D. "Bill" Palm
August 29, 2022
William D. “Bill” Palm, age 60, suddenly, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Loving husband of Pamela S. Palm, nee DeVries. Devoted father of Becky Palm, Jessica (fiancé A.J.) Palm, and Nicholas (fiancée Emily) Palm. Beloved son of Betty and the late Richard Palm. Dear brother of Jeanine (Gill) Evers and Jerry Palm. Kind...
Idell A. Ebbens
August 29, 2022
Idell A. Ebbens, nee Douma, age 82, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2022. Beloved wife of Wayne Ebbens. Loving mother of Linda (Don) Miltzow, Jane (Ken) DeVries, Dave (Jori) Ebbens, and Steve (Dianne) Ebbens. Devoted grandmother of Tim (Brooke) Miltzow, Jeff (Rita) Miltzow, Courtney (Garrick) Stryker, Jim (Holly) Haitsma, late Laura Haitsma, Kalee (Hannah)...
Logan R. Ruiz
August 27, 2022
Logan R. Ruiz, age 10, suddenly, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Cherished and loving son of Nicole C. Reveliotis and Adam Ruiz. Dearest brother of Jazmin E. Cruz, Adan C. Ruiz, Anthony A. Ruiz, and Christian Ruiz. Beloved grandson of Christopher and Maria Reveliotis and Rafael Ruiz.
Visitation Thursday, September 1, 2022...
Marvin C. Triemstra
August 26, 2022
Marvin Carl Triemstra passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022, surrounded by members of his dear family.
Beloved husband of Joyce (Vanderae) Triemstra for over 66 years. Cherished father to Karleen (Tony) Panozzo, Rick (Lisa) Triemstra, Gregg (Cheri) Triemstra, Jay (Carolyn) Triemstra and Joel (Kathie) Triemstra. Dear brother to Dorothy (late Henry) Ravesloot and sister-in-law Marilyn...
Mary Lou Cianchetti
August 25, 2022
Mary Lou Cianchetti (nee Peters), age 94, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Mario Cianchetti Sr. Loving mother of Mario (Deborah) Cianchetti Jr., Debra (Robert) Knight, and Patrick Cianchetti. Cherished grandmother of Echo Lynn Cianchetti, Felicia Marie Cianchetti, Kim (Daniel) Borak, Patrick Cianchetti Jr., Nick Cianchetti,...
Betty Kubancek
August 25, 2022
Betty Kubancek, lifetime resident of Steger, Illinois. December 9, 1924-August 25, 2022. Betty was the 4th child of Adalgisa and Nazzareno Melchiore of 23rd Street on The Hill in Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Kubancek for 45 years. Loving mother of Jill Lynn of Chicago. Dear sister of Lydia Panagiotis of Chandler, Arizona, the late Dominic...
James "Jim" Wojcikiewicz
August 24, 2022
James “Woj” Wojcikiewicz, age 76, of Crete, Illinois passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022. Beloved husband to Shirley “Barb” Wojcikiewicz, nee Vance. Loving father to James (Heather) Wojcikiewicz, Daniel (Stephanie) Wojcikiewicz, Joseph (Chrissy) Wojcikiewicz and Michael Wojcikiewicz. Cherished grandfather to Kate, Isaac, Kelly, Kaci, Abraham, Krista, Josie and James. Dear brother of Susan (Thomas) Kontel. Caring uncle of Melissa...
Ryan K. Vanderwoude
August 23, 2022
Ryan K. VanderWoude, age 55, of Lowell, IN formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Sheri VanderWoude, nee Stremplewski. Loving father of Jake (Lisa) VanderWoude, Shane (Marissa) VanderWoude, Branden VanderWoude and former father-in-law of Heather. Devoted grandfather of Lia, Ava, Scarlett, Tate, Madi, Shane, and Savannah. Cherished son of William (Arlene)...
Jacqueline D. Hayes
August 23, 2022
Jacqueline D. Hayes, nee Townsend, age 70 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on August 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Hayes. Loving mother of Jennifer Hayes (Benjamin Graham) and Suzanne Pullen. Cherished grandmother of Adriana Pullen, Logan Featherly, and Merida Graham. Dear sister of Rex (Krista) Townsend, Jim (Laura) Townsend, Mark (Dawn) Townsend, and Lisa (Tony)...
Patricia Gail Bixenman
August 22, 2022
Patricia Gail Bixenman, nee Lucas, age 84 of Bartlett, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away on August 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Chester H. Bixenman. Loving mother of Lisa (Robert) Jacobus and Kandice (Roger) Husarik. Cherished grandmother of Amy Jacobus and Paige Jacobus. Dear sister of Sue Jo DeGroot. Cherished aunt of many nieces and...
Warren Meter
August 21, 2022
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Ralph Warren Meter, age 84, of Orland Park, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Leona Meter, nee Voss. Loving father of Debra (Doug) Biegel, Lori (Jim) Weesies, David (Laura) Meter, Richard Meter, and Gary...
Warren Sellers Smart
August 20, 2022
Warren S. Smart, age 93, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formally a 63-year resident of Miller Woods/Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 wonderful years to Jean U. Smart nee Doyle. Loving father to Kathleen (Thomas) Weishaar, Carolynn (Dave) Fields and Steven Smart. Warren was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 9...
Betty Ruth Gibson
August 19, 2022
Betty Ruth Gibson nee Wiersma, 85, went to be with Jesus on August 19, 2022, surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of Paul Gibson who went to heaven last month on the 19th of July. She was born, December 20, 1936, the oldest child of the late Menno and late Gertrude Wiersma. Loving mother to Scott...
Joseph A Melone
August 18, 2022
Joseph A. Melone, age 93, of Portage, Indiana and formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Survived by Armida Melone nee Fusco. Loving father of Joseph (Lisa) Melone, Michelle Melone, Richard (Diane) Melone, and the late Robert Melone. Cherished grandfather of Joey (Maylen) Melone, Marisa (Erik) Olson, Isabella Melone, Richard Melone, Geena Melone,...
Debra J. French
August 16, 2022
Debra J. French, nee Green, age 68, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Beloved wife of Leonard French. Loving mother of Joan French and Monica French Bisaillon. Cherished grandmother of Yui French, Ben Rodriguez, Megan (Venny) Young, Alex Bisaillon and the late Gabrielle Rodriguez. Dear sister of Edward Green. Debra will be dearly...
Holland Beverly Huizenga
August 15, 2022
Holland Beverly Huizenga, born on August 9th, 2022, went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Dear baby daughter of Brandon and Leah (nee Faber) Huizenga. Cherished granddaughter of Marcus and Morgan Faber, Melissa Whitfield, Dale and Karen Huizenga, and the late Brenda Huizenga. Niece of Megan and Chris DeYoung, Taylor Huizenga, Andrew Sayles, and Claudia Roxbury....
Randall L. Capps
August 14, 2022
Randall L. Capps, age 74, of Monee, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Beloved husband of Betty Capps, the late Nancy J. Capps, and the late Brenda Harris. Loving father of Donna (John) Vigliotti and Jennifer Behm. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandfather of one great grandson. Dear brother of Kenneth (Kim) Capps Jr. and Patty...
Max Finley Miller
August 14, 2022
Max Finley Miller, age 84, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Lansing, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Miller nee Reynolds. Loving father of Ricky Miller, late Mark Miller, Todd Miller and Valorie Miller. Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Max will be dearly missed by all who knew...
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