Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2021

James Louis Klyczek, age 60, of Steger, Illinois, owner of Nature’s Way Taxidermy, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.  Beloved husband of Julie Klyczek.  Loving father of Alyssa Klyczek.  Dear brother of John (late Angie) Klyczek and brother-in-law to Richard (late Cheryl) Pica.  Cherished nephew of Uncle Bob (late Angie) Klyczek, Aunt Sharon Hogeveen, and Aunt...

Jul 12, 2021

Joan Beth Ipema, nee Jongsma, age 74, of Beecher, IL entered into eternal glory on Monday, July 12, 2021, following several years of declining health.  Beloved wife of 56 years of Alvin Ipema.  Loving mother of Mark (Cindy) Ipema, Paul (Karin) Ipema, Caroline (Mike) Bultema, David (Patricia) Ipema, and Daniel (Kimberly) Ipema.  Grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 7.  Dear...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert G. Carlson, age 94, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  Beloved significant other to Sharon Nolan and her children, Brett Fisher and the late Brian (late Kristine) Fisher.  Dear cousin of Arlene (late Lee) Thurow and to many others. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII.  He was...

Jul 10, 2021

Imogene M Cardwell, nee Milam, age 94, of Dyer, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Beloved wife of 64 years to Rev. Charles Edward Cardwell. Loving mother of Darlene Conner. Cherished grandmother of Jared, Tiffany, and Seth (Jenny) Conner. Devoted great grandmother of Khloe Jean, Nolan Joshua, Aurora Marie, and Anthony...

Jul 10, 2021

Mary V. Akers, nee Carmichael, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Norman Akers. Loving mother of the late Sandy (late Karen) Akers, late Randy Akers, Alice Akers, Danny (Nina) Akers, Bunny (John) Guyer, and Lance (Lisa) Akers. Cherished grandmother of  many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear...

Jul 9, 2021

Marvin W. Permenter Jr., age 49, of Florida, formerly of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021.  Marvin leaves behind the love of his life, Trisha Hand.  Beloved father of Seth Permenter Jr.  Loving son of Beverly (late Daniel) Briney and the late Marvin Permenter Sr.  Loving brother of Crystal (Erik Massie) Briney, Kimberly (Mitchel Navarro)...

Jul 7, 2021

Rita Mae Vohs, nee Tolin, age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  Loving mother of Theresa (William) Keys, Roberta (Brad) Newlin, Keith (Cheryl) Jennings, and Kathleen (Steven) Bobinski.  Cherished grandmother of Cassandra, Ryan, Andrew, Jamie, Jessica, Katherine, late Megan, and the late Alexandra.  Great-GiGi of Evan, Liam, Alexandra, Hayden, and Grayson.  Dear sister...

Jul 4, 2021

Capt. Scott A. Leigh , a United Airlines pilot for over 31 years, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.  Scott was born on February 11, 1960 in Arlington, Virginia to parents Roger Leigh and Sonjo Zollars Leigh (Cronson).  Springfield, Illinois became his home at an early age, graduating from Southeast High...

Jul 4, 2021

Rosemarie Garza, age 22, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  Beloved daughter of Ramiro Jr. and Laura Garza.  Dear sister of Kimberly Garza and Ramiro Garza III.  Visitation Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL.  Prayer service Friday, July...

Jul 3, 2021

Katherine Marie Frank , nee Doherty, age 77, of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021.  Beloved wife of Ronald Frank.  Loving mother of John (Nancy) Boomsma, Gerald (Ann) Boomsma, Katherine Boomsma, and Tamatha (Brian) Penney.  Cherished grandmother of David (Amanda Cast) Boomsma, Ronald Penney, Angelina Penney, Abigail Penney, and Ainsley Penney.  ...

Jul 2, 2021

Maria Concepcion Iribarren , age 74, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2021.  Beloved wife of Jose Iribarren.  Loving mother of Arturo (Sherri) Puente, Frank Puente, and Nicolasa Iribarren.  Cherished grandmother of Isabel Figueroa, Daniel Figueroa, Emma Puente, Shelby Puente, Hipolito Puente,...

Jun 30, 2021

Stephen Paul Shymkus Sr., age 63, of Sauk Village, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  Beloved father of Stephen Shymkus Jr.  Dear brother of Susan Shymkus.  Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Hideko Shymkus and siblings; Mark, Margaret, and Allen.  Stephen was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Memorial gathering Saturday,...

Jun 30, 2021

Lisa Ann Carter, nee Seals, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  Beloved wife of over 51 years to William L. Carter Sr.  Loving mother of William L. (Lori) Carter Jr., Ryan (Amy) Carter, and Micah (Beren) Carter.  Dear grandmother of Quinn, Cole, and Keaton.  Loving sister of Rosa (Carl) Fleck, Ken...

Jun 29, 2021

Raymond Dante Flamini , age 77, of Steger, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Beloved husband of Antoinette Flamini, nee DePietro.  Loving father of Paula (Eugene Timmer) Flamini and Danielle (Jason) Sharpe.  Cherished grandfather of Sofia and Jaxson Sharpe.  Dear brother of John (Doris) Flamini and Joanne (late...

Jun 29, 2021

Gordon M. Pierce, age 84, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Pierce, nee Lach.  Loving father of Scott (Bernadette) Pierce.  Preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Gladys Pierce.  Gordon was a high school Math teacher for 42 years at Thornton and Thornwood.  He loved sports,...

Jun 23, 2021

Daryl F. Edwards, age 58, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Susan Edwards, nee Finnin. Loving father of Ryan (Jessica) Finnin, Brett (Alyssa) Edwards, and Lauren (Brandon Garcia) Edwards. Loving brother-in-law of John (Leslie) Finnin, Mary (Mike) Kirk, Mike (Diana) Finnin, Christianne (late Mike) Massey, late Patrick Finnin, Shawn (Karen)...

Jun 22, 2021

Gilbert G. Geras, age 73, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Beloved husband of Evelyn Geras, nee Collins.  Father of Gregory Geras.  Dear brother of the late Stanley Geras and the late Sylvia (Gerritt) Blink.  Preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Rose Geras.  Gilbert was loved by many and will be...

Jun 21, 2021

Tawngkham Dalenberg, age 79, of South Holland, IL passed away June 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul Dalenberg.  Preceded in death by her parents Nam and Cham Pongsedee.

Private inurnment Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  - Elwood, IL.  Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jun 19, 2021

Diana Lynn Mink Hanks, nee Hall, age 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Loving mother of Art (Julie) Mink, Daniel (Diane) Mink, James Mink, Laura (Jeff) White, David (Stacy) Mink, and DebraAnn Mink.  Proud grandmother of many grandchildren.  Recently married to Edward Hanks.  Dear sister of the late Cheryl Hatley. ...

Jun 19, 2021

Wenceslao Larios Sánchez, de 69 años, de Dyer, IN, falleció el sábado 19 de junio de 2021. Amado esposo de Juana María Larios, nee Maciel. Padre amoroso de Vanessa, Shirley, Dayanara, Jesse, Wenceslao Jr., Manuel, Lorena y Gelsey. Orgulloso abuelo de Ava, Ana, Daniella, Emma, ​​Leonardo y JoJo. Querido hermano de dos hermanos y siete hermanas. Tío...