Roger A. Blaylock
April 1, 2022
Roger A. Blaylock, age 82, of Beecher, IL passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Loving father of Cindy Blaylock and Roger Blaylock. Cherished grandfather of Theresa, Marty, Allen, Joshua, and Colt. Dear brother of Jake, Michael, Johnny, Rosemary, and Nancy. Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Dorothy Blaylock. Roger was a U.S. Airforce Veteran. He was...
Kenneth J. Schweda
March 31, 2022
Kenneth Schweda, of Steger, IL, born February 1, 1955 to the late Henry Schweda and Mary Schweda, nee Daniel, passed away on Thursday, March 31st , 2022 at the age 67. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years Joan Schweda, nee Immerfall, loving stepson Jason McGregor, his dear siblings Jan (James R.) Schmidt and Donald (Vinnie)...
Joan L. Ruiz
March 30, 2022
Joan L. Ruiz, nee Lux, age 64, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Beloved wife of John Ruiz. Loving mother of Amanda (James) Blackman and Adam Ruiz. Cherished grandmother of Delilah and Amelia Blackman. Dear sister of Carol, nee Lux (Ronald) Roothame and Lorraine, nee Lux (late Raymond) Blachowicz. Kind aunt of Michael (Karen...
Travis Paul Baine
March 29, 2022
Travis Paul Baine, age 25, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022. Beloved son of James and Gayle Baine. Loving brother of Nicholas (Parian) Porter, Nathan (Carolyn) Baine, and Cody Baine. Cherished grandson of Caroline (late Ralph) Pfeifer and the late Martin (late Ruth) Baine. Dear uncle of Trinity, Brooklynn, Allison, and Cecilia. Fond nephew of...
Thomas A. Rugino
March 29, 2022
Dr. Thomas A. Rugino, age 63, new resident of Schererville, IN, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 having fought a truly admirable battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Edward Sr. and Elsie Rugino. In 1985, he married his best friend and classmate Tommasina Papa-Rugino, MD. He...
Phyllis Rena Varrero
March 27, 2022
Phyllis Rena Varrero, nee Priebe, age 66, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Michael Varrero. Loving sister of Roseann (Robert Stuart) Morelon and Michael (Linda) Priebe. Cherished aunt of David Varrero, Khersten Shaffer, Lindsay Varrero, and Holly Varrero. Dear daughter of the late Robert and late Rose Priebe; daughter-in-law of Cathy...
Richard R. Reihel
March 26, 2022
Richard R. Reihel, age 64, of Saint Cloud, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Loving son Elaine (Harry) Reihel-Schneider. Dearest brother of Pamela Cook, Terri Hillard, and the late James Reihel. Kind uncle of James Cook, Jessica Cook, and Kayli Hillard. Richard was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., and was employed by Cessna for...
Ruby Jean Garner
March 25, 2022
Ruby J. Garner, age 82, of Holly Springs, NC, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. Loving wife of Wallace “Wally” Garner. Devoted mother of Bradley (Beth) Garner and Timothy (Kathi) Garner. Cherished grandmother of Austin (Abbey), Ashley, Andrew (Christine) and Alexa.
There will be a Graveside service at 11:30...
Kris J. Norwick Jr.
March 24, 2022
Kris J. Norwick Jr., age 48, of Steger, IL passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Andrea Norwick, nee Mutke. Loving son of Kris and Susan Norwick Sr. Dear brother of Erik (Stacey) Norwick. Cherished uncle of Herbie, Kenny, and Johnny Norwick. Also loved as an “uncle” by T.J. McCulley, his daughter Addisynn McCulley, Marco Mutke...
Phyllis R. Mcneill
March 24, 2022
Phyllis McNeill, age 78, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. Loving wife of the belated Patrick McNeill and mother to Kimberly (Mark) Sarros and Michael (Misty) McNeill. Proud grandmother of seven. Preceded in death by parents Beatrice and Vince Stankus. A life long realtor, a talented artist, a deep rooted love for cruising on lakes and...
Pamela Sue Meuzelaar
March 24, 2022
The service will be live-streamed at WeareFaith.org/memorial beginning at 10:55 a.m.
Pamela Sue Meuzelaar, nee Shilling, age 68, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Beloved wife of Philip Meuzelaar. Loving mother of Christopher (Michelle) Meuzelaar, Jonathan (Jill) Meuzelaar, Kurt Meuzelaar and Karen (Kevin) Krygsheld. Proud grandma...
Hunter Riley Conner
March 21, 2022
Hunter Riley Conner, age 24, of Steger, IL, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Loving father of Riley Ann Conner(Tamara Wade). Beloved son of Kevin and Lisa Conner. Cherished brother of Courtney Conner and Meghan Conner. Dear step-brother of Elena Minan. Fond uncle of Mason Conner. Dear nephew of Tina Evans and Laura Kluck and cousin to...
Robert Aaron Costello
March 21, 2022
Robert Aaron Costello, age 22, of Steger, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved son of Richard Costello Jr. and Christine (stepfather Tony) Toth. Loving brother of Richard Costello III and Riley T. Costello. Cherished grandson of Mary Anne (late Ray) Misner and the late Richard R. (late Barbara L.) Costello Sr. Cherished uncle of Ethan Costello. ...
Abelino Estrada
March 21, 2022
Abelino Estrada, de 70 años, de Harvey, IL, falleció pacíficamente rodeado de su esposa e hijos el lunes 21 de marzo de 2022. Amado esposo de María Estrada. Amado padre de Rodrigo Estrada, Sandra (Adrian) Ayala, Estela Estrada, Anibal Estrada y Abelino Estrada. Orgulloso abuelo de Avril, Abigail y Sofia. Querido hermano de Enrique, María...
Mary Lee Thiel
March 21, 2022
Mary Lee Thiel, nee Bell, age 81, of Schererville, IN passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert John Thiel. Loving mother of Ruthann (James) Truesdell, Paul (Jeani) Thiel, Theresa (Robert) Birlson, Christina (Dan) Magura, Carmen (Jason) Shafer, and Peter (Michelle) Thiel. Cherished grandmother of Zachary Truesdell, Katrina (Michael) Martin, Olivia (Matt) Sokolowski, Emily (Craig) Dudley,...
Jennie Maye Mcclain
March 20, 2022
Jennie Maye McClain, age 73, of Cedar Lake, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Loving sister of Nancy (Rich) Cook, the late Patricia (Roger (Laurel)) DeGraff, and David (Wilma) Ervin. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John (Johanna) and Antoinette McClain. Jennie was a registered...
Beverly Jean Stokes
March 20, 2022
Beverly J. Stokes, nee Amptmeyer, age 71, of Thornton, IL, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. Beloved wife of James H. Stokes. Loving mother of James M. Stokes. Step-mother of Kimberly Hatem and Dawn Blackburn. Dear sister of Russ Amptmeyer and the late Robert Amptmeyer. Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Helen Amptmeyer. Visitation Friday,...
Gregorio Juarez
March 20, 2022
Gregorio “Greg” Juarez, age 69, of Lynwood, IL passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Santa E. Juarez, nee Aguilar. Loving father of Gregg Carlos Juarez, Tony Adam Juarez (Maria), and Maria Guadalupe Ortiz (Ralph). Cherished grandfather of Noah Isaiah Ortiz and Elias Xavier Ortiz. Dear brother of Trinidad Juarez, San Juanita Esquivel, Juan Manuel Juarez...
Conrad L. Kats, Jr.
March 17, 2022
Conrad L. Kats Jr., age 75 of Crown Point, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Cynthia Kats nee Graham. Loving father of Conrad L. (Christy) Kats III, Ryan (Heather) Kats, Kit (Paul) Craven, and Andrew Kats. Devoted grandfather of Malarie Koch, Samantha (Kevin) Cooper, Conrad L....
Rene R. De Los Santos
March 16, 2022
Rene R. De Los Santos, age 24, of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022. Beloved son of Rodolfo Roman and Renee De Los Santos. Loving nephew of Elsa De Los Santos, Nancy (Gordon) O’Brian, Sandra Rodriguez, Charlene Gutierrez, Randy Vazquez and Oscar Roman. Cherished cousin to many cousins. Dear student to his many teachers throughout...
