Marilyn M. Bertagnolli
September 14, 2022
Marilyn M. Bertagnolli, nee Berard, age 96, of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Adolph J. “Bert” Bertagnolli. Loving mother of Daniel (Cynthia) Bertagnolli, Donald (Jane) Bertagnolli, Carol (David) Davis, Thomas (Laura) Bertagnolli, and Donna (James) Van Gennep. Cherished grandmother of J. Scott Bertagnolli, Brett Bertagnolli, Jennifer (Marc) Wallace, Timothy Bertagnolli, Angela...
Sandra E. Hutchison
September 14, 2022
Sandra E. Hutchison, age 68 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on September 14, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband, Karl Hutchison, her loving dog, Sweetie, and many nieces and nephews. Sandra will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel. For more information, please...
William E. Reimer
September 13, 2022
William E. Reimer, born April 13,1957, in Evergreen Park, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2022. William is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, LaDonna Reimer; Children, Ronald (Chrystal) Weigand, Amanda (Joel) Hiskes, Brandy (Morgan) Regnier, Courtney (Dylan) Michl, Rebecca Reimer, and Jacqueline Reimer. Friends and family knew William as Bill. He was well known as a...
Sandra S. Salan
September 12, 2022
Sandra S. Salan, nee Fritz, age 74, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert Salan. Loving mother of Jennifer Salan, Heather (Stephen) Garland, and Christina (Steve) Zeman. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Kierstin, Lexie, Layla, Levi, Sedona, Madelyn, and Stephen. Dear sister of Joann (late Daryl) Gatlin, Raymond (Deborah) Fritz, Sharon (John) Kernagis, and...
Mykhalo Dovhanyuk
September 12, 2022
Mykhalo Dovhanyuk, age 66, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Halyna Dovhanyuk, nee Boiko, loving father of Roman Dovhanyuk and Natalia (late Brent) Torrenga, cherished grandfather of Tiffany and Victoria, and dear brother of Vira and Halyna. At age 66, the kind and open heart of a cheerful man, a...
Jacob H. Hoekstra
September 9, 2022
Jacob H. Hoekstra, age 88, of Grant Park, IL, passed away September 9, 2022 at Beecher Manor. He was born March 19, 1934 in Grant Park, Illinois, the son of Herman and Effie Kooyenga-Hoekstra. Jacob married Laura A. Klemp on October 6, 1955.
Survivors include his daughter Marlene (Larry) Smith, and two sons, Robert (Carol) and Glenn...
Michael Tijerina
September 9, 2022
Michael Tijerina, age 41 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on September 9, 2022. Beloved son of Irene Tijerina. Loving father of Irene, Madalynn, Michael, Marcello, Mason, and Zayle. Cherished brother of Steve (Sandra) Tijerina and Emma Sanchez. Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear nephew of many aunts and uncles. Mike will be dearly missed by all...
George R. Otto
September 9, 2022
George R. Otto, age 74, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Judy Otto, nee Tempelman. Loving father of Jeffrey (Leianne) Otto, Kristen (Aaron) Vander Linden, Melissa (Chris) Huge, Renee (Shaun) Nelson and Douglas (Monica) Kooy. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Mallory, Adrian, Iris, Kolton, Rylan, Laney, Haylee, Jocelyn,...
Susan Lynn Barnes
September 7, 2022
Susan Lynn Barnes, née Joyce, passed away September 7th in Crossville Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Steger. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Francis & Loretta Joyce, her beloved dog Sony and cat Floyd. She is survived by her son Christopher Barnes, her grandchildren Sadie Barnes, Christopher Strange, Nicole Michels (Ryan), Danielle Hryckiewicz...
Alice C. Cetnar
September 6, 2022
Alice C. Cetnar, nee Bobb, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Loving mother of the late John T. (Laurie) Cetnar, Cindy Cetnar, and Dan Cetnar. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, John, Joe, and Ryan. Dear sister of Richard Bobb. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Alice Bobb. Alice is dearly loved and...
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)...
