James V. Ludwig
Sep 5, 2025
James V. Ludwig, age 64, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Annette Ludwig, nee Angus. Loving father of James (Jenny) Ludwig, Jeff Rodgers, Ashley Rodgers, and Alena (Lorenzo) Espinoza. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, James, and Darcy. Loving son of Janet Ludwig and the late James Ludwig. Dear brother of the late Cindy...
Jerome E. Kubisz
Sep 5, 2025
Jerome E. Kubisz, age 70, longtime resident of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2025. Loving father of Julia (Bill) D’Attilio and Philip (Zayne) Kubisz. Brother of Christopher (Betsy) Kubisz and Susan (Joe) Murovic. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Eileen “Cookie” Kubisz.
Jerome fulfilled a dream...
Robert A Mansell
Sep 4, 2025
Robert A. Mansell, age 63 of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2025. Beloved son of John E. (late Nancy) Mansell. Loving brother of Mary (Gene) Stolzenbach, Richard (Heather), Deborah Rodriguez, Bryan (Cheryl), William, and the late Thomas Mansell. Loving stepfather of Nicholas Holder. Cherished grandfather of Charlotte and Lee Holder. Dear uncle of many...
Joyce Louise Haan
Sep 3, 2025
Joyce Louise Haan, nee Moritz, age 84, of Grand Rapids, MI formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frederick “Fred” L. Haan. Loving mother of Fred L. (Julie) Haan Jr., Carl Haan (Joe Harper) and David E. (Jennifer) Haan. Cherished grandmother of seven. Dear sister of the late Alfred (late...
Michael J. Peters Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Michael J. Peters Sr., age 81, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Laurie J. Peters, nee Sliwinski. Loving father of Tracie (John) McCleverty, Shannon (Jonathan) Rocha, Michael (Megan) Peters Jr., Michael Ojeda, and Daniel Ojeda. Cherished grandfather of Sydney Rocha, J.J. McCleverty, Gianna Rocha, Harper Peters, Beckett Peters, Isabella Ojeda, and Frances...
Kenneth Harold Toren
Sep 2, 2025
Kenneth Harold Toren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2025, at the age of 80.
Ken lived his life as a testimony of God’s faithfulness. He was known for his kindness, steady faith, and willingness to help anyone in need. Whether through his...
Georgianna Penney
Sep 1, 2025
Georgianna Penney, age 92, of Marinette, WI, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born December 4, 1932 in Chicago, IL to James and Mae Sterling. Her father was a carpenter for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Georgianna spent her early life in Chicago and eventually relocated to Cicero and...
Darlene Depoister
Aug 30, 2025
Darlene Depoister, age 63 of Genoa,IL formerly of Crete, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved sister of Arlene Gutierrez, Rose (late Howard) Vaniten, Anna (late John) Hubley, David Staton, Angel Poynter and the late Mary (late Phil) Foster. Loving aunt of Krystal Beard, Amber Gutierrez, Reginia Gutierrez, and a host of many more nieces and...
Mary Alice Davis
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Alice Davis, nee Cunnea, age 88 of Steger, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M Davis Sr. and James E. Davis. Loving mother of Kenneth M. (Kathie) Jr., David A. (Than), Robert (Pauline), William, late Brian, Anthony (Rosie Ruiz), Jeffery A (Mary), and Richard E. (Nora) Davis. Cherished...
Janice C. Tuttle
Aug 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Catherine Tuttle, nee Meyer, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in East Chicago, IN, Janice was a loving wife to Dennis Tuttle, her high school sweetheart; devoted mother to Christine (Ryan) Barlo and Marcie (Jim) Ferguson. Cherished grandma of Jessica Barlo, Alexandria Barlo,...
Robert A. Horn
Aug 28, 2025
Robert A. Horn, age 90, of Dyer, IN formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully on August, 28, 2025, at the William J. Riley Hospice Residence in Munster, IN. Born on June 17, 1935, in Riverdale, IL, Robert was the beloved son of Herman and Mary Horn. After graduating from Mount Carmel High School, he proudly served his country...
Joanna Lynn Gilkison
Aug 28, 2025
Joanna Lynn Gilkison, age 53 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Beloved Daughter of Georgianna (late John Jr.) Gilkison. Loving sister of Holly Gilkison and Jonathon Gilkison. Cherished friend of Nancy DiGiovanni. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Celebration of life to be held privately. ...
Gary W. Harper
Aug 27, 2025
Gary W. Harper, age 69, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Beloved husband of Suzanne “Sue” Harper, nee Kmiec. Loving father of Raymond (Sarie) Wambaja and Kristi (Teddy) Moore. Cherished grandfather of Addyson, Connor, Zachary, and Abigail. Dear brother of Mike (Penny) Harper, Cindy Harper and her son Shane, and Mark (Karen) Harper. Kind uncle of...
Mary C. Townsend
Aug 27, 2025
Mary C Townsend (nee DeGuilio), age 93, of Gallatin, Tennessee and formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois (64 years) passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Beloved mother of Kim (Gary) Ruthenbeck and Denise (Chris) Ruthenbeck. Cherished ‘Gramma Pokey’ to Melissa (Paul) Ruthenbeck-Chiaramonte, A.J. (Mindy) Ruthenbeck, Daniel (Nichole) Ruthenbeck and great grandchildren Ryan Thomas Ruthenbeck and Josephine ‘JoJo’ Mary...
Laura Juarez Cruz De Gonzalez
Aug 25, 2025
Laura Juarez Cruz de Gonzalez, age 55, of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. Beloved wife of Raul Gonzalez Leyva. Loving mother of Davey (Adriana) Gonzalez, Jobany (Luis) Hernandez, Ivett (Angelo) Soto, Raul J. Gonzalez, and Monique Avila. Cherished grandmother of Carolina Gonzalez, Amelia Gonzalez, Olivia Gonzalez, Ezekiel Hernandez, Eliseo Hernandez, Giannina Hernandez, Annaleah Soto,...
Sheryl L Tilton
Aug 24, 2025
Sheryl L. Tilton, age 66, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Cherished daughter of Maryann (late Wayne) Walker. Loving wife of Robert Tilton. Loving mother of Stephany (Antwon) Robinson, Jacob (Nadia) Tilton. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Zahra, Saint and Mia. Dear sister of Sandra Tilton, Rosemary Blake, Carol (Jake) Kozinski and the late...
Linda Diane Mead
Aug 22, 2025
Linda D. Mead, age 69 of Richton Park, IL, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Daughter of the late Keith Johnson and Anita Johnson (Kreuzer). Loving wife of Joel Mead. Loving mother of Samantha, Michael, Kenneth and Catherine. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Juliana, Isabella and Sofia. Dear sister of Richard Johnson and Laura Miller. Fond aunt of many...
Jeffrey A. Lyzenga
Aug 22, 2025
Jeffrey A. Lyzenga, age 62, of Dyer, IN, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Beloved husband of Lisa Lyzenga, nee Dykstra. Loving dad of Ciara (Brad) Werblo, Jake Lyzenga, and Regan Lyzenga. Proud grandfather of Grayson Werblo. Devoted son of Bonnie and the late Richard Lyzenga. Dear brother of Larry (Marianne) Lyzenga and Kathy Lyzenga. Uncle of several nieces...
Susan I Beatty
Aug 22, 2025
Susan I. Beatty, nee Sowinski, age 82, of Schererville, IN formerly of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 22, 2025. Loving wife of Robert “Bob” Beatty. Devoted mother of Gregory (Karen) Beatty and the late Christine Beatty. Proud grandmother of Courtney Beatty. Dearest sister of Paul (Ellen) Sowinski, the late Bernard Sowinski, late Raymond (late Gertrude) Sowinski, late...
James E. Cosby
Aug 18, 2025
James E. Cosby, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM in the morning. He was born and raised in the Cedars community of Vicksburg, Mississippi on October 20, 1938, to the late Logan and Mamie Cosby. He was affectionately known to friends and family as "Brother." He attended...
