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Betty J. Somervell

Betty J. Somervell

Jan 3, 2022

Betty J. Somervell nee McHenry, age 77, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Stephen O. Somervell. Loving mother of the late Michael Christopher Somervell, Wendy Somervell and Chris (Stacey) Somervell. Cherished grandmother of Alexandria Weldon, Cheyenne Somervell and Christopher Somervell Jr. Fond sister of Karla (late Jerry) Foster, Steve McHenry and...

Frank M. Zuccarelli

Frank M. Zuccarelli

Jan 3, 2022

Frank M. Zuccarelli, 70, South Holland resident, passed away at his home on January 3, 2022. He is survived by; siblings: sister Candace Paun (late John) of South Holland, IL and brother Kenneth V. (Jane Walmer) Zuccarelli of DeForest WI and his long-time girlfriend Carmen Canales of Dyer, IN.  Also uncle: Robert Boskovich of Chicago, IL, aunts: Dawn Brown...

Shirley Lynn Vos

Shirley Lynn Vos

Jan 2, 2022

Shirley Lynn Vos, nee Gorter, age 71, of Beecher, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Beloved wife of Jerry Vos. Loving mother of Trisha (Patrick) Stingel, Jerry R. (Colleen) Vos, Jennifer Vos, and John R. (Edwin) Vos.  Cherished grandmother of Garrett, Quinn, Elviz, Ismael, Samantha, Luis, and Cristian;  great-grandmother of Madeline, Evette...

Edith M. Burmester

Edith M. Burmester

Jan 1, 2022

Edith Burmester, nee Wesse, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022.    Beloved wife of the late Hans Jurgen Burmester.  Loving mother of the late Barbara Glowacki and Sylvia (Andy) Tsengouras.  Proud grandmother of Nicholas (Heather) Burmester, Joseph Glowacki, Michael Glowacki, Arianna Tsengouras, and Alexia Tsengouras and great-grandmother of Nicholas, Everleigh, and Oliver.  A private family...

Jeffrey Alan Windhorst

Jeffrey Alan Windhorst

Dec 31, 2021

Jeffrey Alan Windhorst, age 69, of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021. Beloved husband  of Lilia Turner nee Calingacion. Loving brother of William David (Faye) Windhorst, Byron Dale (Susan) Windhorst, and Cary Jean (Markus) Cosentino. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jeffrey will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation, Friday, January 14, 2022...

Helmut Kalweit

Helmut Kalweit

Dec 31, 2021

Helmut Kalweit, age 68 of Calumet City, IL died on Friday, December 31, 2021. Cherished husband of Carolyn Kalweit, nee Raich. Loving father of Elizabeth (Matthias) Koberstein, Nicholas (Andrea) Kalweit, Paul (Liz) Kalweit, and Andrew Kalweit. Proud grandfather of Samuel, Ellie, Lucas, Alina, and Claire. Dear brother of the late Peter (Suzanne) Kalweit, the late Herbert (Christina) Kalweit, and...

Anna Marie Nargis

Anna Marie Nargis

Dec 30, 2021

Anna Marie Nargis, age 93, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Thornton & Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She is survived by two children, daughter Saralyn Byers (William), son David Nargis, grandson David Byers, and brother Owen Dejanovich (Lesley). She is preceded in death by her husband Carl F. Nargis, father Mike Dejanovich, mother Mildred...

Patrick Allen Matthias

Patrick Allen Matthias

Dec 30, 2021

Patrick Allen Matthias, age 61, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving Wife of 23 years, Patricia “Susie” Matthias, nee Summers; Daughter Erica Gelsosomo, bonus Daughter Samantha Alexander (Kenny Anifer), & bonus...

Rodney Mikus

Rodney Mikus

Dec 30, 2021

Rodney Mikus, age 65, late of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021.  Loving husband of Arlene J. Smolen, nee Skubisz.  Devoted father of Angela Dawn (James Yeargan), Shirley (Michael Moore) Blake, Rodney (Jessica Zollo) Mikus; step-father of Suzanne (Jeffrey) Windish, Robert Smolen, Rebecca (Jon) Gale, and Michelle (Mark) Wrzeszcz.  Dear brother of...

Bart Lipowski

Bart Lipowski

Dec 29, 2021

Bart Lipowski, age 72, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Beloved husband of Harriet T. Lipowski, nee Szczepkowska.  Loving father of Bernadette (Jeff) Kettwig, Justine (Joshua) Hanna, Michael Lipowski, and Bridget Cook.  Cherished Dziadzia of Jacob and Claudia Kettwig, Lucas and Olivia Hanna, and Kennedy Cook.  Preceded in death by his parents John and...

Richard F. Kalemba

Richard F. Kalemba

Dec 29, 2021

Richard F. Kalemba, age 84, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Beloved husband of Sandra J. Kalemba, nee Kwiatkowski. Loving father of Susan (Tim) Stan.  Dear brother of Ronald (Terrie) Kalemba. Uncle of Kim, Guy and Dawn.  Special cousins: Szala and Scheele families.  Preceded in death by his parents Felix and...

Virginia J. Powell

Virginia J. Powell

Dec 29, 2021

Virginia J. Powell, nee Tatgenhorst, age 95, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Meryl A. Powell.  Devoted mother of Barbara (Austin) Estes and Virginia L. “Ginny” Powell.  Proud grandmother of Michael (Sheri) Bronecke and the late Jeffrey Bronecke; great-grandmother of seven; great-great-grandmother of three.  Dear sister of the...

Beverly Sharon Hughes

Beverly Sharon Hughes

Dec 28, 2021

Beverly Sharon Hughes, nee Ulmer, age 62, of Saint John, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Beloved mother of Matthew Hughes.  Loving partner of many years to Brad Kinzel.  Cherished sister of Shirley (Kirk) Powers and Evelyn O’Connell.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hannelore Ulmer.

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Mary E. Johnson

Mary E. Johnson

Dec 27, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Johnson, nee Hill, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021.  Beloved wife of Paul H. Johnson, who passed just a few hours after her.  Loving mother of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson.  Cherished grandmother...

Paul H. Johnson

Paul H. Johnson

Dec 27, 2021

Paul Hagbert Johnson, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Johnson, nee Hill, who passed just a few hours before him.  Loving father of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson. ...

Bernadine Jefferson

Bernadine Jefferson

Dec 27, 2021

Bern was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 12, 1957 to Harold and Jessie Jefferson. She is survived by her mom Jessie, older sister Jacquelyn Jefferson, brother Myron E. Jefferson, half-brother and sister Darrell and Joyce Jefferson, niece Ashley Dear, nephew Bradley Jefferson, niece Miesha and nephew David Jefferson, and several grand nieces and grand nephews, and her...

Abinadal Carrasquillo

Abinadal Carrasquillo

Dec 24, 2021

Abinadal Carrasquillo, age 74, of South Holland, IL, was born November 7, 1947 in Cidra, Puerto Rico and passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.  Beloved husband of Margarita Carrasquillo.  Loving father of Xochitl Munoz (Christopher Maravilla), Ulises (Darima) Munoz, Maritza (Mario) Perez, Ana Carrasquillo, and Josue (Kiara) Carrasquillo.  Cherished grandfather of Christian, Victoria, Julian, and Roman.  Loving brother...

David A. Von Almen

David A. Von Almen

Dec 24, 2021

David A. Von Almen, age 66, of Highland, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021.  Beloved husband of Elaine Von Almen, nee Dyke.  Loving father of April (Bradley) Vander Meyden and Dean (Katherine) Von Almen.  Proud grandfather of Caden, Danica, Maeve, Decker, and Ada.  Brother of Gary (Sandra) Von Almen, Brian...

Alonzo Gala

Alonzo Gala

Dec 23, 2021

Alonzo Gala, age 66, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  Beloved father of Susanna (Timothy) Bambulas.  Cherished grandfather of Tiffany (Sebastian) Munoz; great-grandfather of Layla and Spencer Munoz.  Dear brother of Leonardo Gala and Maria Gala – Hernandez.  Preceded in death by his brothers Juan and Alfredo Gala, and by his parents Manual Gala and...

Michael R. Rusek

Michael R. Rusek

Dec 23, 2021

Michael R. Rusek, age 70, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  Beloved husband of Vicky Rusek, nee Greathouse.  Loving father of Susan (Raymond) Pendleton.  Cherished grandfather of Jonathan Rusek, Rachael Rusek, and Abagail Pendleton.  Dear brother of Ronald (Terri) Rusek, Rick (Libby) Rusek, Beverly (Gary) Simmons, the late Linda Stoops, and the late Robert...

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