Obituary Listing

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia J. Houdek, age 91, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Cherished mother of David (Joan) Houdek, Diane (Kevin) Larson, Gail (Kenneth) Fedinets and Lori (Terrence) Ryan. Cherished grandma of Jill, Sarah (Pete), Dawn, Christopher, Nicole (Nick), Natalie (Tim) and Hannah. Dear great-grandma of Grayson, Adelyn and Ellie. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Jul 4, 2025

Marilyn Wahlstrom, nee Bergstrom, age 89, of Tinley Park, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Merle Wahlstrom. Loving mother of Audrey (Doug) Van Vuren, Andrew (Nancy) Wahlstrom, and Ann (Stan) Fit. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.  Marilyn was...

Jul 2, 2025

Philip J. Meuzelaar, age 74, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Pamela Sue Meuzelaar, nee Shilling. Loving father of Christopher (Michelle) Meuzelaar, Jonathan (Jill) Meuzelaar, Rae Meuzelaar and Karen (Kevin) Krygsheld.  Proud grandfather of Luc, Bini, Calvin, Ally, Ben, Nate, Kate, Noah...

Jun 29, 2025

LeRoy R. Coleman, age 77, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2025. Beloved husband for 48 years of LeAnne Coleman nee Nelson. Loving father of Kelly (Chris) Stutler. Cherished grandfather of Julia Wren Stutler. Dear brother of Kathee (Larry) Hering. Fond uncle of Richard Oehmke and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 25, 2025

Joan M. Zega, nee Wirtz, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Zega. Loving mother of Jean (Mike) Henry, Roberta (Peter) Mazeikas, James (Virginia) Zega, and Joe (Davina) Zega. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of the late Ed (Jackie) Wirtz,...

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Lacheta, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Susanna Lacheta nee Opilka. Loving father of Kimberly (Bryan) Buczkowski and Janice (Anthony) Jordan. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kaylin, Jacob, Clara, and Allan. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lacheta. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Jun 21, 2025

Jackie Younker was a selfless and generous woman to know and love.  She modeled a life rich with hard work, putting others first, and being an exceptionally loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her warm personality, cheerful demeanor, and infectious smile will forever be remembered by her many special friends and loved ones.

Mary...

Jun 20, 2025

Ronald L. Hunter, age 88, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 20, 2025.  Loving husband of the late Patricia “Pat” Lee Hunter, nee Gentry.  Loving father of Mark (Sharon) Hunter and Keith (Lori) Hunter. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Danny) Blount, Ryan (Taylor) Hunter, triplets: Aaron, Brad and Chelsey Hunter; great-grandfather of Brettelynn,...

Jun 19, 2025

Gail Louise Sessler, age 74, of Lincolnwood, Illinois, formerly of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025. Gail was born on December 8th, 1950 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to her parents Jacob and Elaine Sessler. Gail attended Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary...

Jun 14, 2025

Laura Anne (Woolf) McCann, age 63 died peacefully and pain free at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton, GA on June 14, 2025.

Laura was born on September 4, 1961, to James Woolf, Sr. and Ilona (Benedek) Woolf in Hammond, IN.  She is survived by her husband of 24 years, John McCann, stepson Christopher (Leann), granddaughter Scarlett McCann...

Jun 14, 2025

Richard L. Patton, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Deborah J. Patton, nee Kortum. Loving father of Melissa Patton, Richard Patton, Arliene (Robert) Lamont, late Carrianne Anderson, late Robert Patton, William Patton, Christopher Patton, Jennifer Van Allen, Timothy Van Allen, and William Van Allen Jr. Proud grandfather of many grandchildren and...

Jun 13, 2025

Laura J. Boersma, nee Reitsema, age 65, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Dexter Boersma. Loving mother of Jennifer Boersma. Proud grandmother of Mylie Boersma. Loving daughter of Grace Reitsema and the late John Peter Reitsema. Dear sister of Leanne (Stephen) Dotto. Kind aunt of Jonathan...

Jun 12, 2025

Lois “Loie” J. Reidenga, nee Boer, age 87, of Crete, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. She is survived by her three sons Jeff (Lori) Reidenga, Mark (Ruth) Reidenga, Russ (Lisa) Reidenga. Eight grandchildren Kayla (Alex) Bulthuis, Rachel Reidenga, Renee Finch, Jenna Stoit, Dana (Jon) Kamphuis, Kyle Reidenga, Rebecca (Drew) Reidenga Talbot, Ryan...

Jun 12, 2025

David M. Barick, age 74 years, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  Beloved husband of the late Joyce M. Barick, nee Yos.  Loving father of Steven (Jaime) Barick, Kevin (Kristen) Barick, and Randall (Elizabeth) Barick; step-father of Eric (April) Wasyliw. Cherished grandfather of Blake, Connor, Gwyneth, Zofia, Carson, Connor, Jake,...

Jun 12, 2025

Dorothy J. Mason, nee Mathews, age 91, late of St. John, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert S. “Sonny” Mason.  Loving mother of Barbara (Bruce) Tanouye, Karen Serafini, Jeffrey (Jill) Mason, David (Kimberley) Mason, and James (Jennifer) Mason.  Proud grandma of Staci (Amit), Dana...

Jun 12, 2025

Xochitl Alicia DeLeon (née Uribe)

October 9, 1972 – June 12, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico – Merrillville, Indiana

Xochitl passed away peacefully on June 12th. She is survived by her husband, Jose DeLeon; her children, Karla Bell (née DeLeon) and Joshua DeLeon, and their families; her parents, Gustavo and...

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth D. Young Sr., age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis P. Young, nee Bollig. Loving father of Roseanne (Adam) Boutcher, Kenneth Jr. (Sheila) Young, and the late Kathleen Young.  Devoted grandfather of Jason, Kevin and Keith Boutcher, and Tyler Young. Dear brother of Linda...

Jun 9, 2025

Richard B. Huizenga, age 92, of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Anne Huizenga, nee Cronk. Loving father of Martha (Matt Wade) Huizenga and Eric (Mary Ann) Huizenga. Cherished grandfather of Calvin, Rebecca, and Nicholas. Dear brother of the late Laurelie (late Ben) Love and Douglas (Jean) Huizenga....

Jun 8, 2025

“Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.”

– Saint Pope John Paul II

David Earl Keltner , age 71, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully...

Jun 8, 2025

Martin “Marty” Beenes, age 84, of Lowell, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Survived by his wife of 63 years Sandy Beenes, nee Witvoet. Dear father of Debra (Richard) DuBord of Crown Point, Dawn (Duane) Kamstra of Beecher, and Mark (Kim) Beenes of Fair Oaks. Proud grandfather of Courtney (Eric)...