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James Allen Jr.

James Allen Jr.

October 6, 2022

James Allen Jr., age 90, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 06, 2022. Beloved husband of Janice Ranzy-Allen. Loving father of Octarvia Roberts, Diane (Ronny) Allen-Philips and Lorrie (Neil) Allen-James. Cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Coretha Crawford. Mr. Allen was a proud United States Army Veteran. He will be...

Diane Linstrot

Diane Linstrot

October 6, 2022

Diane Linstrot (nee Holmes), age 93, was welcomed back into the arms of Our Lord on October 6, 2022, in Beecher, Illinois.  She was born on November 15, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur and Marion Holmes (both deceased).  She was the wife of the late Carl E. Linstrot for 58 years 11 months; married on November 15, 1946...

David A. Davis

David A. Davis

October 3, 2022

David A. Davis, age 71, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022.  Beloved husband of Carol Davis, nee Bertagnolli.  Loving father of Michael (Christina) Davis and Tracy (Matthew) Koscielski.  Cherished grandfather of Carly Davis, Andrew, David, and Vincent Koscielski, Lucca and Remi Davis.  Dear brother of Kathy (Jim) Radke. Dear brother-in-law of Daniel (Cynthia) Bertagnolli, Donald (Jane)...

Rickey Dean Krynock

Rickey Dean Krynock

October 2, 2022

Rickey D. Krynock, age 62, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away Sunday October 2, 2022. Loving brother to Patricia Paris, Tom Krynock, Linda Davidson, Roger Davidson, the late Helen Davidson, the late Leroy Davidson and the Late Frederick Davidson. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel....

Edna E. Nykaza

Edna E. Nykaza

October 1, 2022

Edna E. Nykaza nee Zelinski, age 90, of Steger, IL passed away October 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Nykaza. Loving mother of Donna (Samuel) Nykaza-Jones, Steven, John (Anna), and Sharon (Michael) Nykaza-Slawinski. Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Emily, Alison and Mikey. She was preceded in death by her 6 brothers. Edna was co-founder of Rays Quality...

Luanne E Thurmond

Luanne E Thurmond

October 1, 2022

Luanne E. Thurmond, nee Tilton, age 80, of Steger, IL passed away October 1, 2022. Beloved wife of Ernest O. Thurmond. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Dina) Thurmond and Tracy (Thurmond) Bosco. Cherished grandmother of Taylor Matic,  Austin Konieczka, Nico Bosco, Brittany Thurmond, Lori Sago, and Cori Lopez. Dear great-grandmother of Luka, Emerson, Bianca, Maykayla, Alayna, and Lily....

Diane Matlock

Diane Matlock

October 1, 2022

Diane (Allen) Matlock of Dyer, born to John and Lillian (Davis) Allen in Madison, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 1st, 2022 after battling a series of illnesses surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was happily married to her husband, Medwick Matlock for thirty-two years. They spent many of those years dancing the night...

Walter J Hoevker Sr.

Walter J Hoevker Sr.

September 29, 2022

Walter J. Hoevker, age 78, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Loving father to Walter J (Suzette) Hoevker Jr., Tammy (George) Hoevker-Hoff, and Scott (fiancée Isabel Guerra) Hoevker. Cherished grandfather to Sabrina, Tyler, Walter III and Nicholas. Great grandfather to Paxon, Paislee, Greyson and Parklen. Dear brother of Mark Hoevker. Fond godfather of John...

Tekla A. Ausema

Tekla A. Ausema

September 28, 2022

Tekla (Thea) Antina Ausema (Kap), age 82, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Homewood, IL was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Thea was a Jesus follower, an encourager, and one devoted to her family, praying for her kids and grandkids every morning. She focused her life on caring for people through her gift of hospitality...

Jason T. Lepore

Jason T. Lepore

September 28, 2022

J ason T. LePore, age 49, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Most loving father of Jacob LePore.  Devoted son of Linda (Ron) Pfeifer and James LePore.  Dear brother of Mark (Julie) LePore.  Beloved co-parent of Davena Goodman.

Jason was the most loving father, son, brother,...

Jerome J. Biernacki

Jerome J. Biernacki

September 27, 2022

Jerome “Jay” John Biernacki, age 64, of Munster, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Jackie Biernacki, nee Chiaro. Dear brother of Jeff Biernacki. Jay was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance. Jay will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Private services will be held. In lieu...

Laura D. Keaton

Laura D. Keaton

September 26, 2022

On the 26 th of September Laura Diane Keaton lost her battle with cancer. She was the child of Larry V. and Luanne C. Horvath.  She was the amazing mother of Brandon (Gina) Keaton and step-mother of Daniel Keaton.  Dearest sister of Cindy (Lee) Milazzo and Nicole Horvath, and the coolest aunt of multiple nieces and nephews.  She was...

James Donald Bultema

James Donald Bultema

September 24, 2022

James Donald Bultema, age 76, of Beecher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24 th , 2022. Beloved husband of Sandra Bultema. Loving father of Lisa Marie (Robert) Adams, Nicholas James Bultema, and Jamie Lynn (Charles) Huisman.  Cherished grandfather of Meghan Harley Koziol, Taylor Jordan (Kris) Helsel, Gracey Alexis Bultema, Hannah Lynn Huisman, Thomas James Bultema, and Charles Robert...

Dorn Jabaay

Dorn Jabaay

September 23, 2022

Dorn Jabaay, age 90, of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2022.  Beloved husband of Phyllis Jabaay, nee Rispens.  Loving father of James (Patti) Jabaay, Linda (Doug) Sluiter, Keith Jabaay, and Denise (David) Poole. Devoted grandfather of James (Toni) Jabaay Jr., Joel (Courtney) Jabaay, Bethanni (Brandon) Buikema, Candice (Steve) Van Hout, Ashley...

Lawrence M. Davidson

Lawrence M. Davidson

September 23, 2022

Lawrence M. “Larry” Davidson, age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Pamela Davidson, nee Adduci.  Loving father of Tammy (Paul) Kozy, Larry (Julie) Davidson, and Eric (Laura) Davidson.  Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Nick, Tony, Jacquelyn, and Vanessa; great-grandfather of Nikolai.  Larry was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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Sean E Connell

Sean E Connell

September 22, 2022

Sean Connell, age 26, of Steger, Illinois, passed away, Thursday, September 22, 2022. Beloved son of late Scott Connell and Rachel Teneyuca. Loving brother to the late Nicholas Connell, Jessica Boersma, and the late Ryan Connell. Dear grandson of Penny (Mark) Buchmeier, the late Howard Lyne Jr., and the late Eileen Connell. Cherished by aunts, uncles and many cousins....

Brett Tyler Summers

Brett Tyler Summers

September 22, 2022

Brett Tyler Summers, age 35, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.  Son of Brian and Kimberley Summers.  Father of Emery Bay Summers. Husband of Samantha Summers. Brother of Adam Summers and Eric (Stephanie) Summers. Uncle of Drake, Ella, Emma, Aiden, Ava, and Ashlynn.  Brett was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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Denise J. Furlan

Denise J. Furlan

September 21, 2022

Denise J. Furlan, nee Fitzgerald, age 79, of Wanatah, IN, formerly of Monee, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  Loving wife of Frank Furlan.  Devoted mother of Frank Furlan II, Deanne Furlan, and Karen Furlan.  Proud grandmother of Frankie Furlan III, Michelle (Nick) Carlson, and Jason Furlan; great-grandmother of Isabelle Carlson.  Dearest sister of the late Edward...

Helen A. Jabaay

Helen A. Jabaay

September 20, 2022

Helen A. JaBaay, nee Wories, age 67, of Thornton, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Beloved wife of Robert JaBaay.  Loving mother of Jennifer Shadley and Kristin Geiger.  Devoted G-ma of Michael, Melanie, Piper, and Logan.  Dear sister of Pete (Lynn) Wories, Jack (Marilyn) Wories, John (Joan) Wories, Rita Borys, Joann (late Charlie) Damron, Patrick (Janet) Wories,...

Robert F. Wolak

Robert F. Wolak

September 17, 2022

Robert F. Wolak, age 87, of Crete, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Maude Jean Wolak, nee Ebbens. Loving father of Lindsay (Kevin) Nunn and Laurel (John) Van Proyen. Cherished Papa of Mollyanne Nunn, Dr. Annie (Connor) Klingbeil, and Robert Nunn; Great Papa of Charlotte Klingbeil. Dear brother...

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