Bart Lipowski
December 29, 2021
Bart Lipowski, age 72, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Harriet T. Lipowski, nee Szczepkowska. Loving father of Bernadette (Jeff) Kettwig, Justine (Joshua) Hanna, Michael Lipowski, and Bridget Cook. Cherished Dziadzia of Jacob and Claudia Kettwig, Lucas and Olivia Hanna, and Kennedy Cook. Preceded in death by his parents John and...
Richard F. Kalemba
December 29, 2021
Richard F. Kalemba, age 84, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Sandra J. Kalemba, nee Kwiatkowski. Loving father of Susan (Tim) Stan. Dear brother of Ronald (Terrie) Kalemba. Uncle of Kim, Guy and Dawn. Special cousins: Szala and Scheele families. Preceded in death by his parents Felix and...
Virginia J. Powell
December 29, 2021
Virginia J. Powell, nee Tatgenhorst, age 95, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Meryl A. Powell. Devoted mother of Barbara (Austin) Estes and Virginia L. “Ginny” Powell. Proud grandmother of Michael (Sheri) Bronecke and the late Jeffrey Bronecke; great-grandmother of seven; great-great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of the...
Beverly Sharon Hughes
December 28, 2021
Beverly Sharon Hughes, nee Ulmer, age 62, of Saint John, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Beloved mother of Matthew Hughes. Loving partner of many years to Brad Kinzel. Cherished sister of Shirley (Kirk) Powers and Evelyn O’Connell. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hannelore Ulmer.
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Mary E. Johnson
December 27, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, nee Hill, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul H. Johnson, who passed just a few hours after her. Loving mother of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson. Cherished grandmother...
Paul H. Johnson
December 27, 2021
Paul Hagbert Johnson, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Johnson, nee Hill, who passed just a few hours before him. Loving father of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson. ...
Bernadine Jefferson
December 27, 2021
Bern was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 12, 1957 to Harold and Jessie Jefferson. She is survived by her mom Jessie, older sister Jacquelyn Jefferson, brother Myron E. Jefferson, half-brother and sister Darrell and Joyce Jefferson, niece Ashley Dear, nephew Bradley Jefferson, niece Miesha and nephew David Jefferson, and several grand nieces and grand nephews, and her...
Abinadal Carrasquillo
December 24, 2021
Abinadal Carrasquillo, age 74, of South Holland, IL, was born November 7, 1947 in Cidra, Puerto Rico and passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Margarita Carrasquillo. Loving father of Xochitl Munoz (Christopher Maravilla), Ulises (Darima) Munoz, Maritza (Mario) Perez, Ana Carrasquillo, and Josue (Kiara) Carrasquillo. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Victoria, Julian, and Roman. Loving brother...
David A. Von Almen
December 24, 2021
David A. Von Almen, age 66, of Highland, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Elaine Von Almen, nee Dyke. Loving father of April (Bradley) Vander Meyden and Dean (Katherine) Von Almen. Proud grandfather of Caden, Danica, Maeve, Decker, and Ada. Brother of Gary (Sandra) Von Almen, Brian...
Alonzo Gala
December 23, 2021
Alonzo Gala, age 66, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Beloved father of Susanna (Timothy) Bambulas. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany (Sebastian) Munoz; great-grandfather of Layla and Spencer Munoz. Dear brother of Leonardo Gala and Maria Gala – Hernandez. Preceded in death by his brothers Juan and Alfredo Gala, and by his parents Manual Gala and...
Michael R. Rusek
December 23, 2021
Michael R. Rusek, age 70, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Vicky Rusek, nee Greathouse. Loving father of Susan (Raymond) Pendleton. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan Rusek, Rachael Rusek, and Abagail Pendleton. Dear brother of Ronald (Terri) Rusek, Rick (Libby) Rusek, Beverly (Gary) Simmons, the late Linda Stoops, and the late Robert...
Juan Hernandez
December 22, 2021
Juan Hernandez Jr., age 67, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Juan is survived by his wife, Delia Hernandez; children: Vanessa (Michael) Norton, Benjamin (Evelia) Hernandez; grandchildren: Saliya Hernandez, Alexandro Rocha, Carmen Chaidez, James Francisco Norton; brothers: Edward Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez; and sisters: Cynthia Larios, Margaret Ortiz, Sandra Hernandez, Katrina...
Sita D. Gleeson
December 22, 2021
Sita D. Gleeson, nee Bhatnagar, age 41, of Crete, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Beloved wife of Emmett Gleeson. Loving mother of Autumn Gleeson and Emmett Gleeson Jr. Cherished sister of Judy (Brad) Bartle, Hushy Amolsch, and Lisa Rosenboom. Dear aunt of several nephews and nieces and a devoted member of the extended Ramos, Bhatnagar, Zastro,...
Darlene Bonnie Escoe
December 21, 2021
Darlene Bonnie Escoe, age 78, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Leonard Escoe. Loving mother of Donnie (Debbie) Judd, Jamie (Richard) Engel, Jim (Heidi) Priddy, and the late Tina (late Dave) Smado. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Brenda (late...
Nickey D. Cravens
December 20, 2021
Nickey D. Cravens, age 72, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Audrie Cravens. Loving father of Tammy (Donald) Dotson, the late Angela McAllister, Nickey D. (Dianne) Cravens, and Tyler Cravens. Cherished grandfather of Brianna Boxx, Tristen Boxx, Nickey Cravens III, Natalie McAllister, and Brandon Cravens. Great grandfather of Jaxon McBride. ...
Ginette Strader
December 20, 2021
Ginette Strader, age 94, of Beecher, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Survived by her sister, Renee Grandjean; her niece, Maryse LeGras; and her grand-niece, Celine Breme, all of whom live in France. Dear friend of Rev. Milton (LuAnn) Walls. Ginette leaves behind many other family and friends. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
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Gary Wood
December 20, 2021
Gary Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. Loving son of the late Robert and late Mary Wood, nee Farace. Dear brother of Rita (Jeromy) Popp. Dear cousin to Mike Wood, Jack Wood, and Lisa Kilpatrick, along with many extended relatives and life-long friends. Gary will live in our hearts and memories forever. A memorial gathering will be...
Rudolph T. Surufka
December 19, 2021
Rudolph T. “Rudy” Surufka, age 90, of Hines, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 19, 2021. Devoted father of Benny Surufka, Tim Surufka, Mary Kay Surufka, Joey (Char) Surufka, and Carol Surufka. Beloved dziadzia of Ashley (Nick) Adducci, Seth Stojak, Katie Stojak, Anna Surufka, Sam Surufka, Leah Surufka, Benjamin Coughlin, and Chancellor Coughlin; great-grandfather...
Victoria "Vikki" Lee Belgrave
December 18, 2021
Victoria “Vikki” Lee Belgrave, of Crete, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born May 10, 1958 to Ronald Earl Belgrave and Julia Louise Ellen (Strache). Loving mother to Erik Hasenkamp and Alexandria “Lexie” (Andrew) Tauras. Caring Grandmother to Jameson “Jamie” and Elena “Ellie” Tauras. Sister to Sandra (Glen) Ransom, Timothy...
Guadalupe Lopez
December 17, 2021
Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Harlingen, TX. Lupe was born on December 12, 1955 to Sotero Lopez Sr. and Guadalupe (Garcia) Lopez in Raymondville, TX.
Lupe graduated from Bloom Township High School, then shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...
