Donald William Scholte
Jan 3, 2026
Donald William Scholte, age 89, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Beloved Husband of Annette Scholte nee Huizenga. Loving father of Deborah (Rick) Klemoff, Renee (Mario) Mondragon, Andrea (Allan) Gadberry, Tammy Scholte, James Scholte and Timothy (Ellen) Scholte. Loving stepfather of Russell (Heather) Hoekstra and Roger Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 12 great...
Polly A. Bodinet
Jan 3, 2026
Polly A. Bodinet, nee Dudley, Age 66, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Beloved wife of Richard Clayton. Loving mother of Andrew Bodinet, Nicholas (Laura) Bodinet, and Lauren Bodinet. Dear sister of Elizabeth “Bits” Petro, Wayne Dudley Jr., Shawn (Larry) Boyer, and the late William (Jean) Dudley. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Leeanna "Annie" Bernice Peach
Dec 27, 2025
Leeanna “Annie” Bernice Peach nee Homolka, of Crete, Illinois formerly of Northern Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 27, 2025. Beloved sister of Robin Bartus, the late Michael (Margie) Bartus, the late Arthur Cavitt, Corinna Cavitt and Sharon (Chris) King. Loving bonus mom of Curtis Rutledge and Mary Ann Rutledge and ex-wife of Daniel Peach. Fond...
Daniel A. Giewartowski
Dec 27, 2025
Daniel A. "Dan" Giewartowski, age 91, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2025. Loving husband of the late Marcia N. Giewartowski, nee Kilarski. Devoted father of Gregg (Mary) Giewartowski and Lynn (Tom) Sheppard. Cherished papa of Kaitlin, Alyssa (Jonathan) Beach, Samantha (fiance Joseph Sullivan), Irina Sheppard, And Tanya (Paul) Bellisario; great-papa of Magnolia Leigh. Kind uncle...
Patricia Marie Garcia
Dec 26, 2025
Patricia Marie Garcia nee Torres, age 51, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Erminio Garcia. Loving mother of Teegan Marie Hardin, Ryan Steven Hardin and Rylee Jean Hardin. Cherished daughter of Noel Torres. Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Palcek.
Patricia loved to spend time outdoors whether it was going on camping trips with...
Robert William Pluskota Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
Robert W. Pluskota, age 86, of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Robert W. Pluskota was born on July 19, 1939. He had a sister, Geraldine Martin. He was born to John and Irene Pluskota.Robert was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Marjorie R. Pluskota. Robert was the loving father of John...
David Michael Duncan
Dec 25, 2025
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David Michael Duncan, age 72, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Peggy A. Duncan. Dear brother of Jim Duncan, Bethann Sowa, and Diane Duncan. Brother-in-law of Tom (Joan) Moran, Mark Moran, late Mary Kay (Frank) Rios, and the late Joe Moran. Kind uncle of...
Janice Lynn Abel
Dec 24, 2025
Janice Lynn Abel, nee Mugg, age 62, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Eduard Abel. Loving mother of Christine Abel. Cherished grandmother of Amelia Abel. Dear sister of Laurie (Steven) Michels. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Betty Lou Mugg.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121...
Mary Jo "Jody" Cockrum
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Jo “Jody” Cockrum, nee Reynolds, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Cockrum. Loving mother of Jamie Cockrum, Cheri (David) Knuth, Lisa (Steve) Culbreth and Jason (Jacki) Cockrum. Cherished grandmother of Tara (Jeremy) Davis, Jennifer Knuth, Cara Cockrum, Brandon Knuth, Emily (Tony) Shea, Jessica Cockrum, Johnathan Cockrum, Jack Cockrum, Julia Cockrum, Joseph Cockrum,...
Debra Jean Schaap
Dec 24, 2025
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Debra Jean Schaap, age 72, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Ronald Schaap. Loving mother of Jennifer (Greg) Gulledge, Valerie (Josh) Winterfeldt, and Melanie (Sabastian) Heninger. Cherished grandmother of Jack Gulledge, Micah Gulledge, and Faith Winterfeldt. Dear sister of Diane Smith, Fred Blockland, Wayne Blockland,...
Lenore J. Desmond
Dec 23, 2025
Lenore J. Desmond, nee Peters, age 91, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Clinton John Desmond. Loving mother of Laura (late Marylyn Grabosky) Desmond and Clinton (Erin) Desmond. Constant companion to Peaches the cat. Preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Laura Peters and her sisters Lorraine Agee and Shirlee...
Sylvia J. Zambrano
Dec 23, 2025
Sylvia “Bobo” Zambrano, age 73, a beloved mother and lifelong resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 23, 1952 to Emma and the late Pablo Ochoa, Sylvia dedicated her life to her family, her home, and her community. She was known for her strength and warmth. Her...
Marjorie J. Carstensen
Dec 22, 2025
Marjorie J. Carstensen, nee Gardstrom, age 91, of St. John, IN, passed away on December 22, 2025. Loving wife of Ernst E. Carstensen and dear sister of Dwight Gardstrom. Preceded in glory by her sister Pearl (Gardstrom) Winter and parents, John and Dorothy (Johnson) Gardstrom. She was a beloved aunt, great aunt, and dear sister in Jesus Christ.
Marjorie attended Wheaton...
Frances Mary Chraponski
Dec 19, 2025
Frances Mary Chraponski, nee Kozub, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Karol Chraponski. Loving mother of Susan (Ed) Mackowicz, Carol (Brett) Burkholder, and Michael (Sandie) Chraponski. Cherished Baba of Rachel (Kyle) Emery, Jacob Burkholder, Lucas Chraponski, Noah (Torrey) Burkholder, Meredith (Alex) Torres, Karoline (Haley) Elpers, Joseph Mackowicz, and Lindsey Chraponski. Great-grandmother of Trevor,...
Burton John Gardiner
Dec 19, 2025
Burton John GardinerDecember 20, 1932 – December 19, 2025
Burton passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday.
Burton was the beloved husband of Dorothy Gardiner and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Loving husband of Dorothy; dear father of Patricia (Mark) Cherney, late Robert (Leslie), Charles (Colleen), and Timothy (Tina). Burton was a proud...
Mary Jo Weaver
Dec 18, 2025
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Mary Jo Weaver was born on October 16, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Evelyn Modjeski. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Hammond, Indiana, where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Morton High School in 1958 and later attended Purdue University and Calumet...
Adalee DeYoung
Dec 17, 2025
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Adalee DeYoung, nee Hambric, age 92, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Calvin H. DeYoung. Devoted mother of Richard (Terry) DeYoung, James (Lisa) DeYoung, Jerry (Cindy) DeYoung, Dan (Kathy) DeYoung, Leigh (Janet) DeYoung,...
Beverly C. Petrovic
Dec 17, 2025
Beverly C. Petrovic, nee Larson, age 83, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Petrovic. Loving mother of Susan (Larry) Zavis and Kristin (Dan) Sprouse. Devoted grandmother of Danielle, Austin, Nick, and Jenna. Preceded in death by her parents Thorsten and Gerda Larson.
Beverly found great...
Matthew T. Mikos
Dec 17, 2025
Matthew T. Mikos, age 46, suddenly, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Devoted father of Avalyn and Cian Mikos. Beloved son of Michael and Patricia Mikos. Dearest brother of Keith Mikos (Jenni Connor) and Kristi Junger (Mikos) (Michael Junger). Uncle of nieces and nephews (Lily Connor-Mikos, Lincoln Connor-Mikos, Raven Tierney, and Charlotte Junger); and loved...
Jonathan Kraig Hoekstra
Dec 16, 2025
Jonathan Kraig HoekstraDecember 8, 2025 – December 16, 2025
With overflowing love and gratitude for the time they were given, we share that Jonathan Kraig Hoekstra, the firstborn son of Ethan and Grace Hoekstra, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, after eight precious days of life.
Born on December 8, 2025, Jonathan arrived just one day before his scheduled induction, eager...
