Amelia P. Dirienzo
November 13, 2022
Amelia DiRienzo (née Tamburini) of La Porte, IN and formally of South Chicago Heights, IL, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Amelia was born on April 24, 1922 in Chicago Heights to Louis and Rosa Tamburini (née Baldassarri).
On September 27,...
Leonard H. Olejnik
November 13, 2022
Leonard H. “Shadow” Olejnik, age 95, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, born November 3, 1927, and passed away peacefully Sunday, November 13, 2022. Loving husband of the late Loretta Olejnik, nee Kaczmarek. Devoted father of Joseph Olejnik, Jennifer (John) Lisac, and Jeffrey (Crissie) Olejnik. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Thomas, Sara, Emily, Steven, Ryan, Nikolas, and Connor;...
Leonard Van Noort
November 12, 2022
Leonard Van Noort, age 91, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 69 years to Elsie Van Noort, nee Triezenberg. Loving father of Linda (Dave) Vegter, James (Barbara) Van Noort and Robert Van Noort. Devoted grandfather of Daniel (Kristi) Vegter, Kristen (Derek) Vermeulen, Steven...
Lagay Thornhill
November 9, 2022
Lagay Thornhill, age 79, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Travis Thornhill. Loving sister of the late Christine (Bill) Thompson and Louise (late Jerry) Kennedy. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Kind friend of Rose Hawkins. Lagay was loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply...
Norma M. Hoecker
November 6, 2022
Norma M. Hoecker of Valparaiso, Indiana, formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois went to be with her Lord on November 6, 2022, content in knowing that she had played a meaningful role in the lives of many during her 97 years on this Earth. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hoecker,...
Roger L. Triemstra
November 4, 2022
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Roger L. Triemstra, age 92, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022. Beloved husband for 73 years of the late Geraldine “Gerrie” Triemstra, nee Porter. Loving father of Patti (Rick) Powell, Carl (Faith) Triemstra, Cheri Triemstra,...
Celeste A. Deboer
November 3, 2022
Celeste A. DeBoer, nee Ebbens age 66, of Crete, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Beloved wife of Andrew DeBoer. Loving mother of Kara (Michael) VanderVliet, Krista (Justin) Roark, and Kendra (Mark) Wright. Proud grandmother of Hannah, Collin, Micah, Elliot, Naomi, and Bennett. Dear sister of Gary...
Patrick E Marzullo
November 1, 2022
Patrick E. Marzullo, age 68, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Son of late Constantino and late Rita Barbeau-Marzullo. Brother of Brian (late Margaret) Marzullo, Lucille (late Raymond) Sierra, Dawn (Martin) Cordero, late Tony (late Becky) Marzullo, and the late Lynette Marzullo. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Patrick will be dearly missed...
Elizabeth Jane Kulczyk
November 1, 2022
Elizabeth Jane Kulczyk, nee Hayes, age 95, a longtime resident of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Loving wife of the late Frank J. Kulczyk. Devoted mother of Robert J. Kulczyk, David B. Kulczyk, Carol A. Kulczyk, and the late Paul F. Kulczyk. Dearest sister of Mary C. Hayes. Kind aunt of many nieces and...
Jean T. Radziejeski
October 31, 2022
Jean T. Radziejeski, nee Bogusz, age 91 of Dyer IN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Radziejeski for 39 years. Loving mother of Mark (Janet) Radziejeski, late David Radziejeski, Michael (LuAnn) Radziejeski, Carol (Gerry) Bach, John (Candice) Radziejeski, Joseph (Debbie) Radziejeski, Peter Radziejeski, Karen (Mike) Fancher, and Catherine...
Carl T. Lyza Jr.
October 30, 2022
Carl T. Lyza Jr., age 61, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. Loving father of Carl T. Lyza III. Step-father of Jamie (Bonnie) Bender. Step grandfather of William Bender. Also survived by the extended Lyza and Bender families, and by his good friends Joseph and Susan Kargas. Preceded in death by his parents Carl T. Lyza...
Larry F. Vis
October 30, 2022
Larry F. Vis, age 69, late of Lansing formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. Loving husband of Donna M. Vis, nee Adducci. Devoted father of Aaron Vis, Jason (Erika) Vis, Adam (Annalaura) Goodman, Davena Goodman, and the late Nathan (Kelly) Goodman. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Lillyana, Ethan, Gianna, Jacob, Dominick, Carter, and Leo. Preceded in...
Brant Taylor
October 29, 2022
Brant Taylor, age 60, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Brant was born to George Taylor and Arlene Taylor nee Lien on April 29, 1962. His childhood days were spent growing up in Glenwood. He enjoyed playing with his neighborhood friends and being outdoors. On June 30, 1988, Brant married Linda Joann Lofftus of...
Betty E. Palm
October 29, 2022
Betty E. Palm, nee Andersen, age 83, of Crete, IL, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Palm. Loving mother of the late William (Pam) Palm, Jeanine (Gil) Evers, and Jerry Palm. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Palm, Jessica (A.J.) Schraffenberger, Nicholas (fiancée Emily) Palm, Joshua (fiancée Justine) Evers, Timothy (Ashley) Evers,...
Andrea M. Arcella
October 28, 2022
Andrea Arcella, nee Miszewski, age 68, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022. Beloved wife to Raymond Arcella. Loving mother to Joseph (Tina) Miszewski, Rachel (Patrick) Borbi, Jennifer (Robert) Bochnowski, Michael (Jaimie) Arcella, Sarah (Scott Ristenpart) Arcella, and James (Emily) Arcella. Cherished grandmother to Allison, Joe, Cooper, Cal, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Michael, Lindsay, Nick, Jane, Charlie,...
Milka Zugalj
October 27, 2022
Milka Zugalj, nee Gojmerac, age 77 of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. Beloved wife for 60 years of Ivan J. Zugalj. Loving mother of Joseph Zugalj, Christina (Carlos) Olvera, and David (Samantha) Zugalj. Cherished grandmother of Ivan and Dominic. Visitation Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E....
Marvin H. Babbitt
October 26, 2022
Marvin H. Babbitt, age 97, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Beloved father of Gwen (Kurt) Hudspeth, Steve (Charlene) Babbitt, and Gregg (Debbie) Babbitt. Loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Marvin was preceded in death by wife Marian Babbitt and brother Gordon (Barbara) Babbitt. Marvin was a proud WWII Veteran of the...
Raymond B. Rossi
October 25, 2022
Ermidoro "Raymond" B. Rossi, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Catherine Rossi, nee McHugh. Loving father of Raymond (Lynn) Rossi and late infant daughter Nicole Ann Rossi. Cherished grandfather of Raymond Rossi and Anthony (fiancée Jennifer Mohammed) Rossi. Dear brother of the late Antonio Rossi, late Umberto Rossi, late Maria D’Ortenzio, late...
Steven G. Seeder
October 24, 2022
Steven G. Seeder, age 59, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Beloved father to Lisa (Eric) Anderson, Steven (Jennifer) Seeder and stepfather to Sydney Sanchez. Loving grandfather to Lincoln, Hank, Heidi, and Hailey. Cherished brother to Laurie, Richard, and Michael. Steven will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Katelynn E. Hall-Crnkovich
October 24, 2022
Katelynn E. Hall-Crnkovich, age 29, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Beloved wife of Trevor Crnkovich. Loving mother of Sofia, Samantha, Brent, and Bradley. Cherished daughter of John Hall and Kristy Hall. Dear sister of Kristina Krikava, John Hall and Harley Hall. Aunt of Kyle. Granddaughter of Richard and Deborah Hall.
Katelynn was bubbly...
