Tanda M.D. Kitchens
November 15, 2021
Tanda M.D. Kitchens, nee Patterson, age 44, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. Beloved wife of John Kitchens. Loving daughter of Judy and the late Windell Patterson Sr. Step-mother of Kyle Kitchens. Dear sister of Tara (Joe) Angelini, Teresa Patterson, and Windell Patterson Jr. Aunt of Emma Angelini and soon to be born nephews Nathan and...
William Joseph Mclaughlin
November 14, 2021
William Joseph McLaughlin better known as Bill, Billy, Dad or Papa, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021 at the age of 64 surrounded by his family who adored him. And how could you not? He was the most caring, selfless, and loving man.
Born May 31,1957 to Barbara (Busse) and John McLaughlin in Evergreen, IL he...
Grace C. Jabaay
November 14, 2021
Grace “Gracie” C. Jabaay, nee VanderWal, age 78, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Jabaay. Loving mother of Michele (Mike) Martin, Scot (Jill) Jabaay, Candace (Dave) Lantz, Eric (Melissa) Jabaay, Wendi (Jim) Holleman, Toni (Peter) VanDrunen, and Tami (Mike) Bultema. Cherished grandmother of 28 grandchildren. Dear...
Marian Edna Injerd
November 14, 2021
Marian E. Injerd, nee Wahlstrom, age 96, of Whitehall, MI, formerly of Crete, IL passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Philip Injerd. Loving mother of Scott (Rebecca) Injerd and Daniel (Carol) Injerd. Cherished grandmother of Kari, Shelly, Erik, Jack, Russell, Elaina, Camryn, Dana, Lisa, Rachel, and Russell; great-grandmother of Claire, Olivia, Ava, Cooper,...
Eileen J. Kupiainen
November 13, 2021
Eileen J. Kupiainen, nee Buchler, age 84, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James J. Kupiainen. Loving mother of Debbie (Gordon) Accetturo, Sue (Tom) Smaga, Jim Kupiainen Jr., and Dennis (Melva) Kupiainen. Cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joann (late David) Pedric, Doug (Joan) Buchler,...
Arlene Palango
November 13, 2021
Arlene Palango, nee Oakes, age 89, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2021. Loving wife of the late Frank Palango Jr. Devoted mother of Susan (late Mike) Musacchio, Janet (Gary) Steffens, Scott (late Aaron Johnson) Palango, the late Paul (Cheryl) Palango, and the late Richard Palango. Proud...
Keith A. Brady
November 12, 2021
Keith A. Brady, age 55, of Munster, IN, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved fiancé of Amy Prieto. Loving father of Matthew A. Brady, Lauren A. Brady, and Daniel “Danny” J. Brady. Dear brother of Charles “Chuckles” L. Brady, the late Kenneth E. Brady, and the late Kathie A. Cisarik. Preceded in...
Patricia A. Zandstra
November 12, 2021
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Patricia Ann Zandstra, age 80, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Highland, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Zandstra. Loving mother of Julie Zandstra, Brian (Jackie) Zandstra, and Janice (Tim) Reed. Devoted grandmother of Ellen Frazee, Gina...
Gabrielle R. Rodriguez
November 11, 2021
Gabrielle R. Rodriguez, age 18, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021. Beloved daughter of Joan French and Anthony Rodriguez. Loving sister of Yui French and Benjamin Rodriguez. Cherished granddaughter of Leonard (Debra) French and Isabel (late Edward) Rodriguez.
Gabby was whip-smart & witty. She had the loveliest constellation of freckles on her cheeks. ...
Janet A. Detmar
November 8, 2021
Janet A. Detmar, nee Wagner, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Detmar. Loving mother of Dave (Carol) Detmar, Jim (Kim) Detmar, John (Jill) Detmar, Chuck (Susan) Detmar, Mary (Mike) Howes, and Ron (Nancy) Detmar. Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Kenneth D. Devries
November 5, 2021
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Kenneth D. DeVries Sr., age 77, of Crete, IL, formerly of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021. Loving husband of Betsy DeVries, nee Willison and the late Kathryn M. DeVries, nee Davids. Devoted father of Pamela (Bill) Palm, Ken (Jane) DeVries Jr., Kimberly (Brian)...
Betty L. O'Neil
November 5, 2021
Betty L. O’Neil, nee Smith, age 95, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 5, 2021. Loving wife of the late Gerald O’Neil. Devoted mother of Dianne (Scott) Munro, Donald (Beth) O’Neil, and the late Sharon (late Dale) Schuit. Proud grandmother of Maren Cunnington, Sarah Schuit, and Taryn O’Neil; great-grandmother of Oliver and Aidan Cunnington. Dearest...
Rhonda Ann Dekker
November 3, 2021
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Rhonda Ann Dekker, nee Koopmans, age 63, of Saint John, IN, formerly South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Loving wife of Jeff Dekker. Devoted mother of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, and Justin Dekker. Proud...
Arlene P. Heckel
November 2, 2021
Arlene P. Heckel, 87, of Olympia Fields, IL, originally from Broadview IL, passed away after a short illness on November 2, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Robert for 54 years. Arlene worked at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital for 28 years in administration for the doctors and nurses. She retired in 2008. Her hobbies...
Nola Rae Witvliet
November 1, 2021
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Nola Rae Witvliet, age 73, of Highland, IN, passed away on November 1, 2021. She is survived by her brother Rev. John L.(Betty) Witvliet; nephews and nieces, John D. (Charlotte) Witvliet, Cindy (Brent) Busscher, Mark (Laura) Witvliet; 10 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Jacob...
Ralph A. Ferere
October 30, 2021
Ralph Ferere, age 58, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1963 in Port-au- Prince, Haiti. Beloved son of Nadia and of the late Gabriel Ferere Sr. Loving father of Stephanie (Juan) and Adele (AJ) Ferere. Cherished grandfather "papa" of Aubree Dumas and Zariyah Lawrence. Dear brother of...
Edward D. Cepela
October 29, 2021
Edward D. Cepela Jr., age 66, of Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. Loving brother of Michael (Anna) Cepela and the late Ronald (Susan) Cepela. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edward D. and Shirley Cepela. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
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Richard W. Cameo
October 26, 2021
Richard W. Cameo, age 61, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Devoted father of Ashley (Eric) Duhack. Proud grandfather of Aidan, Elina, Aria, and Easton. Dear brother of Sandra (Robert) Mireles and the late Julie Dotson. Dear uncle of Matthew Mireles and Jenna Dotson. Preceded in death by his parents...
Daniel R. "Danny" Warren
October 26, 2021
Daniel R. "Danny" Warren, age 64, late of Orland Park, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Father of Daniel M. Warren and the late Sean Warren. Grandfather of Haley. Brother of the late Connie Bates. Cherished friend of George (Helen) Klimaitis, and many other longtime friends. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and...
Mildred H. Garrison
October 26, 2021
Mildred H. Garrison , nee Anderson, age 94, late of Merrillville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Walter C. Garrison. Loving mother of Paula (late Howard) Reynolds, Jimmy Dale Garrison, and the late R. Scott Garrison. Cherished grandmother of Brett (Sandy) Reynolds, Cynthia...
