Obituary Listing

Aug 17, 2025

Wilma R. Johnston, nee McReynolds, age 98, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Don C. Johnston. Loving mother of Donna (Michael) Scott. Cherished grandmother of  Michelle (Brian) Kissinger and Adam (Adriana) Scott; great-grandmother of Patrick (Jennifer) Derr, Alex (Alexis) Bourge, Michael Bourge, Tyler Kaufman, Amelia Scott,...

Aug 17, 2025

Raymond “Sonny” C. LeBell age 92 of Kankakee, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Loving husband of the late Mary J. LeBell nee McMichael. Loving father of the late Kathleen Delby and Robin Rossi. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert (Eileen) LeBell, the late Betty Klinker and the late...

Aug 16, 2025

John “Jack” R. Boyle, age 88 of Burr Ridge, IL passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Loving brother of the late Janet Kriechbaum, the late Patrick (Mary) Boyle, Kathleen Smith, and Michael (Nancy) Boyle. Devoted uncle of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Eleanor Boyle. Jack was loved by his...

Aug 16, 2025

Roland Arnell, age 98, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025.  Most recently from Indianapolis, IN and Crete, IL, Roland was born and raised in Chicago but lived most of his adult life in the Chicago suburbs of Glenwood and South Holland. Beloved husband of the late Betty Rae Arnell, nee Vanderaa; loving father...

Aug 16, 2025

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Dorothy J. Van Vuren, nee Skratsky, age 95, of Crown Point, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Van Vuren.  Loving mother of Suzanne (John) Vitt, Douglas (Audrey) Van Vuren, Vicki...

Aug 14, 2025

Judith Lee Terpstra (née Hartman) passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, after a lengthy journey with cancer. She was born on September 16, 1942, and in 1964 became the beloved wife of Bill (William), sharing a marriage of 61 years.

Judy was a very special and dear lady who was a blessing to her...

Aug 14, 2025

Dino Augustus Cundari, age 67, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully, August 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Barbara Cundari nee Bartloini. Loving father of Stephanie (Daniel) Kapaldo, Sarah (Adam) Bakker, and Adam (Jennifer) Cundari. Cherished grandfather of Mia and Roman Kapaldo and Haley, Enzo, and Sophia Cundari. Dear brother of Antonia (Kevin) Yant and Perry (Patty) Cundari. Preceded in...

Aug 13, 2025

Elizabeth Krogh, nee Fuerst, age 96, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harold V. Krogh. Loving mother of Harold A. (Elena) Krogh and Donna R. Krogh. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Beau) Gilstrap, Paul Heitmann, Jason (Juana) Krogh and Timothy (Kelly) Heitmann. Great-grandmother of Christian Heitmann, Roulette Heitmann, Jonathan Krogh,...

Aug 12, 2025

Andrew Paul Schumake, age 89, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Dear father of Deborah (Denny Cone) Schumake, Paul Schumake and dear stepfather of Rick Esposito, John Esposito, Bob Esposito and Michael Esposito. Cherished grandfather of many grandkids and great-grandkids. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Madeline...

Aug 10, 2025

Barbara A. Lundquist, nee Szubka, age 91, of Olympia Fields, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late David A. Lundquist. Loving mother of Gale (Dan) Stroh and James (Susan) Lundquist. Cherished grandmother of Peter (Hannah) and the late Katherine. Great-grandmother of Lauren, Lucas, and Oliver. Dear aunt of Mark...

Aug 8, 2025

Aaron Amptmeyer, age 44, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 after experiencing a medical emergency while playing hockey with friends. He is survived by his wife Allison Amptmeyer and their beautiful and sweet daughter, Holland Marie Amptmeyer. Also surviving are his father Albert Amptmeyer, Jr., brother Albert (Lorie) Amptmeyer III, in-laws Rick and Susan...

Aug 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the family of Timothy Kevin Hektoen shares the news of his passing on August 8, 2025, at the age of 72. A resident of Crown Point, Indiana, Tim passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who meant the world to him.

Born on December 2, 1952, to Earl and...

Aug 8, 2025

Margaret Shirley Matlock, nee Petroski, age 91, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Benjamin F. Matlock Sr.  Awesome mom of Janice (Michael) Dozier, Theresa (Donald) Postema, and Benjamin (Michelle) Matlock Jr.  Cherished grandma of Michael II, Rebecca, Benjamin III, Rebecca Jean, Corey, and Ryan; great-grandma of Skylar Rose, Nathaniel,...

Aug 7, 2025

Michelle E. Melone, age 59, of Portage, IN, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Loving daughter of Armida and the late Joseph A. Melone. Dear sister of the late Robert F. Melone, Joseph F. (Lisa) Melone, and Richard N. (Diane) Melone. Cherished aunt of Joseph C. (Maylen) Melone, Marisa (Erik) Olson, Isabella (fiancé Kyle Frega) Melone, Richard A. Melone,...

Aug 7, 2025

Richard Dennis Alcott, age 56, of Dyer, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025.  Beloved husband of Cristal Alcott, nee Garcia. Loving father of Luke Alcott, Taylor Alcott, Jake Alcott, and Trevor Trusty.  Dear brother of Michael Alcott, John Alcott, William Alcott, and the late Daniel Alcott. Dear son of Joyce and the late Gerald Alcott.  Richard was loved by...

Aug 6, 2025

Salvador Hernandez, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Loving brother of the late Ramon (Joan) Hernandez, Xavier (Dolores) Hernandez, the late Chester Hernandez, and Imelda Froeter.  Proud uncle of Keith, Kimberly, Michelle, Daniel, Christopher, Adam, and Stephanie.  Great-uncle of Cynthia, Alex, Jocelyn, Mya, Hunter, Kendall, Sydney, Valerie, Neil, Jason, Eric, and Reyna.  Preceded...

Aug 6, 2025

Timothy Lee Peyton, age 63, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  Loving son of Carol and the late Thomas Peyton.  Dear brother of Jeff (Laura Kurzeja) Peyton, Brian (Jackie) Peyton, Julie (Mike) Min, the late Tommie Lynn Peyton, and Dan (Jessica) Peyton.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Tim had a...

Aug 5, 2025

Annette LaMaire (formerly Vilaro, nee Buurstra), 97, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1927, in South Holland, IL, she was the dear daughter of Luke and Stella Buurstra and sister of Sybeline Gross and baby Lois, who sadly died before her first birthday. She was the beloved wife to...

Aug 5, 2025

Josephine Lucia Voltattorni Goncher, 99, of New Lenox, Illinois, died August 5, 2025, at “The Cottages” Assisted Living Center in New Lenox, Illinois.

She was born July, 2, 1926 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Pasquale Voltattorni and Pompilia Angelini Voltattorni. Josephine was a first generation American born of Italian heritage with family in San Benedetto, Italy.

Aug 3, 2025

Lynn Christine Nimtz, age 74, of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Richard H. and the late Lillian Nimtz. Longtime friend of Dorothy Grzadzinski. Loving owner of her cat Oliver.

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For more information, please contact 219-322-7300...