Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2022

Robert C. Asmus, age 94, of Olympia Fields, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  Beloved husband of Nancy Asmus, nee Dykema.  Loving father of Jeffrey (Sally) Asmus and Susan Kowalewski.  Cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Joshua, and Samuel (Morgan) and great-grandfather of Vanessa.  Dear brother of the late Edward “Bud” (late Helen Mae)...

Apr 3, 2022

Janet M. Balka, nee Janz, age 86, of Saint John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald Balka.  Loving mother of David (Janet) Balka and Nanette (Ian) Waldie.  Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Jessie, Monica, and Justin.  Dear sister of Marjorie (John “Buck”) Weaver, Kathryn (Paul) Oates, Carol (late...

Apr 3, 2022

Michael G. Fagen, age 86, of Dyer, IN passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine “Cass” Fagen.  Loving father of Patrick M. (Nancy) Fagen Sr., Peggy (Barney) Munro, Cathy (Bill Orosz) Fagen, Michael A. Fagen, Nora (Matthew) Miklosy, Sheila (Kurt) Giricz, and Danny (Zara) Fagen.  Cherished grandfather of Kristen (Michael) McCoy, Patrick M....

Apr 2, 2022

John “Jack” J. McCleverty III, age 64 of Hebron, IN passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 2, 2022.  Beloved husband of Dyana McCleverty, nee Foster.  Loving father of John “Jay” J. (Tracie) McCleverty IV and Christopher J. (Jaime) McCleverty.  Devoted grandfather of Connor, Colin, Liam, Quinn McCleverty and John J. “J.J.” McCleverty V.  Dear brother of Alice McCleverty.  Preceded...

Apr 1, 2022

Soteria Bolos, nee Reveliotis, age 95, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022.  Born in Nestani, Greece to the late Vasilios and the late Glykeria Reveliotis, nee Karonis.  Beloved wife of the late James Bolos.  Loving mother of Helen (Peter) Dickett, Gloria (Gregory) Smirniotis, and the late George T. Bolos.  Cherished grandmother Yiayia of Nia...

Apr 1, 2022

Roger A. Blaylock, age 82, of Beecher, IL passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.  Loving father of Cindy Blaylock and Roger Blaylock.  Cherished grandfather of Theresa, Marty, Allen, Joshua, and Colt.  Dear brother of Jake, Michael, Johnny, Rosemary, and Nancy.  Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Dorothy Blaylock.  Roger was a U.S. Airforce Veteran. He was...

Mar 31, 2022

Kenneth Schweda, of Steger, IL, born February 1, 1955 to the late Henry Schweda and Mary Schweda, nee Daniel, passed away on Thursday, March 31st , 2022 at the age 67.  Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years Joan Schweda, nee Immerfall, loving stepson Jason McGregor, his dear siblings Jan (James R.) Schmidt and Donald (Vinnie)...

Mar 30, 2022

Joan L. Ruiz, nee Lux, age 64, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.  Beloved wife of John Ruiz.  Loving mother of Amanda (James) Blackman and Adam Ruiz.  Cherished grandmother of Delilah and Amelia Blackman.  Dear sister of Carol, nee Lux (Ronald) Roothame and Lorraine, nee Lux (late Raymond) Blachowicz.  Kind aunt of Michael (Karen...

Mar 29, 2022

Travis Paul Baine, age 25, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022.  Beloved son of James and Gayle Baine.  Loving brother of Nicholas (Parian) Porter, Nathan (Carolyn) Baine, and Cody Baine.  Cherished grandson of Caroline (late Ralph) Pfeifer and the late Martin (late Ruth) Baine.  Dear uncle of Trinity, Brooklynn, Allison, and Cecilia.  Fond nephew of...

Mar 29, 2022

Dr. Thomas A. Rugino, age 63, new resident of Schererville, IN, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 having fought a truly admirable battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by his parents Edward Sr. and Elsie Rugino.  In 1985, he married his best friend and classmate Tommasina Papa-Rugino, MD.  He...

Mar 27, 2022

Phyllis Rena Varrero, nee Priebe, age 66, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Michael Varrero. Loving sister of Roseann (Robert Stuart) Morelon and Michael (Linda) Priebe. Cherished aunt of David Varrero, Khersten Shaffer, Lindsay Varrero, and Holly Varrero. Dear daughter of the late Robert and late Rose Priebe; daughter-in-law of Cathy...

Mar 26, 2022

Richard R. Reihel, age 64, of Saint Cloud, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Loving son Elaine (Harry) Reihel-Schneider. Dearest brother of Pamela Cook, Terri Hillard, and the late James Reihel. Kind uncle of James Cook, Jessica Cook, and Kayli Hillard. Richard was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., and was employed by Cessna for...

Mar 25, 2022

Ruby J. Garner, age 82, of Holly Springs, NC, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.  Loving wife of Wallace “Wally” Garner.  Devoted mother of Bradley (Beth) Garner and Timothy (Kathi) Garner.  Cherished grandmother of Austin (Abbey), Ashley, Andrew (Christine) and Alexa.

There will be a Graveside service at 11:30...

Mar 24, 2022

Kris J. Norwick Jr., age 48, of Steger, IL passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022.  Beloved husband of Andrea Norwick, nee Mutke.  Loving son of Kris and Susan Norwick Sr.  Dear brother of Erik (Stacey) Norwick.  Cherished uncle of Herbie, Kenny, and Johnny Norwick.  Also loved as an “uncle” by T.J. McCulley, his daughter Addisynn McCulley, Marco Mutke...

Mar 24, 2022

Phyllis McNeill, age 78, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022.  Loving wife of the belated Patrick McNeill and mother to Kimberly (Mark) Sarros and Michael (Misty) McNeill.  Proud grandmother of seven.  Preceded in death by parents Beatrice and Vince Stankus. A life long realtor, a talented artist, a deep rooted love for cruising on lakes and...

Mar 24, 2022

The service will be live-streamed at WeareFaith.org/memorial beginning at 10:55 a.m.

Pamela Sue Meuzelaar, nee Shilling, age 68, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 24, 2022.  Beloved wife of Philip Meuzelaar. Loving mother of Christopher (Michelle) Meuzelaar, Jonathan (Jill) Meuzelaar, Kurt Meuzelaar and Karen (Kevin) Krygsheld.  Proud grandma...

Mar 21, 2022

Hunter Riley Conner, age 24, of Steger, IL, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Loving father of Riley Ann Conner(Tamara Wade). Beloved son of Kevin and Lisa Conner. Cherished brother of Courtney Conner and Meghan Conner. Dear step-brother of Elena Minan. Fond uncle of Mason Conner. Dear nephew of Tina Evans and Laura Kluck and cousin to...

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Aaron Costello, age 22, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022.  Beloved son of Richard Costello Jr. and Christine (stepfather Tony) Toth.  Loving brother of Richard Costello III and Riley T. Costello.  Cherished grandson of Mary Anne (late Ray) Misner and the late Richard R. (late Barbara L.) Costello Sr.  Cherished uncle of Ethan Costello. ...

Mar 21, 2022

Abelino Estrada, de 70 años, de Harvey, IL, falleció pacíficamente rodeado de su esposa e hijos el lunes 21 de marzo de 2022. Amado esposo de María Estrada. Amado padre de Rodrigo Estrada, Sandra (Adrian) Ayala, Estela Estrada, Anibal Estrada y Abelino Estrada. Orgulloso abuelo de Avril, Abigail y Sofia. Querido hermano de Enrique, María...

Mar 21, 2022

Mary Lee Thiel, nee Bell, age 81, of Schererville, IN passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of Robert John Thiel.  Loving mother of Ruthann (James) Truesdell, Paul (Jeani) Thiel, Theresa (Robert) Birlson, Christina (Dan) Magura, Carmen (Jason) Shafer, and Peter (Michelle) Thiel.  Cherished grandmother of Zachary Truesdell, Katrina (Michael) Martin, Olivia (Matt) Sokolowski, Emily (Craig) Dudley,...