Sandra Josephine Maranto
Nov 20, 2021
Sandra Josephine Maranto, nee Polizzotto, age 90, late of Crete formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Loving wife of the late Russell Maranto. Devoted mother of Sandra (Richard) Jensen. Proud grandma of Steven and Bryan; great-grandma of Maddie, Lilly, Blake, and Mia. Dearest sister of Barbara (Jim) Shinovich, and the late Rose...
Dolores E. Mccoy
Nov 19, 2021
Dolores Estelle McCoy, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 19, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital in Dyer, IN. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. McCoy Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth (Mary) McCoy Jr., William (June) McCoy, Therese (late Rich) Goveia, Grace (Martin) Muller, Mary (Bruce) Johnson, and John (Jackie) McCoy. Cherished grandmother...
Kimberly D. Kotecki
Nov 18, 2021
Kimberly D. Kotecki, nee Paolella, age 56, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021. Beloved wife of Leon Kotecki. Loving mother of Jason (Nicole) Kotecki and Zachary (Courtney) Kotecki. Cherished grandmother of Leah and Mara. Dear sister of Tom (Reimi) Willett and Tim Willett. Caring daughter of Bing (late Karen) Willett. Kimberly will be...
Michael J. Snyder
Nov 17, 2021
Michael J. Snyder, age 64, of St. John, IN, his long, hard-fought battle with cancer ended on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Loving husband of Denise J. Snyder, nee DolleMolle. Devoted father of Kevin M. (Magdelynn) Snyder and Gary D. (Alexa) Snyder. Proud grandfather of Cooper Michael, Ava Madeline, and due in March, Camden Michael. Cherished son of George (late...
Marcia Kaye Schaaf
Nov 16, 2021
Marcia Kaye Schaaf , nee Alderden, age 72, of St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Fred Schaaf Jr. Devoted mother of Fred (Terri) Schaaf, late Mike (Kelly) Schaaf, Sheryl (Eric) Bontrager, and Daniel (Sarah) Schaaf. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Kyle and...
Kamil J. Karwat
Nov 16, 2021
Kamil J. Karwat, age 37, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Anna Karwat, nee Syska. Loving father of Makenzie and Karter Karwat. Cherished son of Jan and Halina Karwat; son-in-law of Tadeusz and Magdalena Syska. Dear brother of Damian (Dorothy) Karwat; brother-in-law of Justyna Syska. Grandson of Helena and Maciej Baraniak. ...
Tanda M.D. Kitchens
Nov 15, 2021
Tanda M.D. Kitchens, nee Patterson, age 44, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Beloved wife of John Kitchens. Loving daughter of Judy and the late Windell Patterson Sr. Step-mother of Kyle Kitchens. Dear sister of Tara (Joe) Angelini, Teresa Patterson, and Windell Patterson Jr. Aunt of Emma Angelini and soon to be born nephews Nathan and...
William Joseph Mclaughlin
Nov 14, 2021
William Joseph McLaughlin better known as Bill, Billy, Dad or Papa, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021 at the age of 64 surrounded by his family who adored him. And how could you not? He was the most caring, selfless, and loving man.
Born May 31,1957 to Barbara (Busse) and John McLaughlin in Evergreen, IL he...
Grace C. Jabaay
Nov 14, 2021
Grace “Gracie” C. Jabaay, nee VanderWal, age 78, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Jabaay. Loving mother of Michele (Mike) Martin, Scot (Jill) Jabaay, Candace (Dave) Lantz, Eric (Melissa) Jabaay, Wendi (Jim) Holleman, Toni (Peter) VanDrunen, and Tami (Mike) Bultema. Cherished grandmother of 28 grandchildren. Dear...
Marian Edna Injerd
Nov 14, 2021
Marian E. Injerd, nee Wahlstrom, age 96, of Whitehall, MI, formerly of Crete, IL passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Philip Injerd. Loving mother of Scott (Rebecca) Injerd and Daniel (Carol) Injerd. Cherished grandmother of Kari, Shelly, Erik, Jack, Russell, Elaina, Camryn, Dana, Lisa, Rachel, and Russell; great-grandmother of Claire, Olivia, Ava, Cooper,...
Eileen J. Kupiainen
Nov 13, 2021
Eileen J. Kupiainen, nee Buchler, age 84, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James J. Kupiainen. Loving mother of Debbie (Gordon) Accetturo, Sue (Tom) Smaga, Jim Kupiainen Jr., and Dennis (Melva) Kupiainen. Cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joann (late David) Pedric, Doug (Joan) Buchler,...
Arlene Palango
Nov 13, 2021
Arlene Palango, nee Oakes, age 89, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2021. Loving wife of the late Frank Palango Jr. Devoted mother of Susan (late Mike) Musacchio, Janet (Gary) Steffens, Scott (late Aaron Johnson) Palango, the late Paul (Cheryl) Palango, and the late Richard Palango. Proud...
Keith A. Brady
Nov 12, 2021
Keith A. Brady, age 55, of Munster, IN, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved fiancé of Amy Prieto. Loving father of Matthew A. Brady, Lauren A. Brady, and Daniel “Danny” J. Brady. Dear brother of Charles “Chuckles” L. Brady, the late Kenneth E. Brady, and the late Kathie A. Cisarik. Preceded in...
Patricia A. Zandstra
Nov 12, 2021
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Patricia Ann Zandstra, age 80, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Highland, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Zandstra. Loving mother of Julie Zandstra, Brian (Jackie) Zandstra, and Janice (Tim) Reed. Devoted grandmother of Ellen Frazee, Gina...
Gabrielle R. Rodriguez
Nov 11, 2021
Gabrielle R. Rodriguez, age 18, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021. Beloved daughter of Joan French and Anthony Rodriguez. Loving sister of Yui French and Benjamin Rodriguez. Cherished granddaughter of Leonard (Debra) French and Isabel (late Edward) Rodriguez.
Gabby was whip-smart & witty. She had the loveliest constellation of freckles on her cheeks. ...
Janet A. Detmar
Nov 8, 2021
Janet A. Detmar, nee Wagner, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Detmar. Loving mother of Dave (Carol) Detmar, Jim (Kim) Detmar, John (Jill) Detmar, Chuck (Susan) Detmar, Mary (Mike) Howes, and Ron (Nancy) Detmar. Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Kenneth D. Devries
Nov 5, 2021
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Kenneth D. DeVries Sr., age 77, of Crete, IL, formerly of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021. Loving husband of Betsy DeVries, nee Willison and the late Kathryn M. DeVries, nee Davids. Devoted father of Pamela (Bill) Palm, Ken (Jane) DeVries Jr., Kimberly (Brian)...
Betty L. O'Neil
Nov 5, 2021
Betty L. O’Neil, nee Smith, age 95, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 5, 2021. Loving wife of the late Gerald O’Neil. Devoted mother of Dianne (Scott) Munro, Donald (Beth) O’Neil, and the late Sharon (late Dale) Schuit. Proud grandmother of Maren Cunnington, Sarah Schuit, and Taryn O’Neil; great-grandmother of Oliver and Aidan Cunnington. Dearest...
Rhonda Ann Dekker
Nov 3, 2021
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Rhonda Ann Dekker, nee Koopmans, age 63, of Saint John, IN, formerly South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Loving wife of Jeff Dekker. Devoted mother of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, and Justin Dekker. Proud...
Arlene P. Heckel
Nov 2, 2021
Arlene P. Heckel, 87, of Olympia Fields, IL, originally from Broadview IL, passed away after a short illness on November 2, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Robert for 54 years. Arlene worked at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital for 28 years in administration for the doctors and nurses. She retired in 2008. Her hobbies...
