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John A. Cano

John A. Cano

September 11, 2021

John Alfred Cano, age 51, of Steger, IL passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Loving father of Melanie Rivera, Brendan Wrobel, Andrew Cano-Martinez, Kaylee Rivera, John Cano, Jessica Cano, Marcie Cano, Alicia Rivera, Yesenia Cano, Xavier Cano, and Zoe Cano.  Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren.  Dear brother of Richie Cano.  Uncle of Anglo and Lucas Cano.  Preceded in...

Maury Gracida

Maury Gracida

September 10, 2021

Maury Gracida, age 14, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021.  Beloved son of Mauricio and Fidelia Gracida.  Loving brother of Erick (Natalie Drach) Gracida and Brian D. Gracida.  Dear nephew of Cristina Gracida and Sebastiana Gracida.  Cherished cousin of Karla Davila-Gracida, Kimberly D. Degante, and Ian Mercado-Gracida.  Dear nephew and cousin of many others. ...

Earl G. Wilson

Earl G. Wilson

September 9, 2021

Earl G. Wilson, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, following a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Loving husband of the late Jeannine Ann Wilson, nee Mickey. He is survived by one son, Bryan (Meredith) Wilson of Surprise, Arizona, one daughter, Missy Commons (Mike Mulkey) of Dyer, Indiana, one brother of William (Kennyann) Wilson of...

Michael A. Gallas

Michael A. Gallas

September 9, 2021

Michael A. Gallas, age 70, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021.  Beloved husband of Betty Stadt.  Loving father of Sarah (Tim) McIntryre, Christine Gallas, Kimberly (John Keske) Strug, Anthony (Glenda) Gallas, Debbie (late Michael) Hurling, Jeffrey Stadt, and James (Ting) Stadt.  Cherished grandfather of Kaitlynn Lanning, Hailey Strug, Chase Ison, Alexis Harder, Payton Harder,...

Elaine J. Shutts

Elaine J. Shutts

September 8, 2021

Elaine J. Shutts, age 97, of Bradley, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 8th, 2021.  She is survived by her children; Rodney (Pamela) Shutts, Todd (Ann) Shutts, and Shawn (Michael) D’Anna, grandchildren; Amy (Richard) Persiani, Cindy Ruth, Scott (Roxanne) Shutts, Christine (Erik) Nore, Meagan (Phillip) Lay, Jolie D’Anna, great-grandchildren; Joana, Preston, Tiffany, Zachary, Evie, Tyler, Kameron,...

Elizabeth O. Arsenault

Elizabeth O. Arsenault

September 7, 2021

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Elizabeth “Liz” O. Arsenault , nee Keeton, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Elizabeth is survived by three children, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother and one sister, several nieces and nephews, and by her loving family in Kentucky.  She is preceded in death...

Carol J. Myers

Carol J. Myers

September 6, 2021

Carol J. Myers, nee Bretveld, age 73, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.  Beloved wife of Edward Myers.  Loving mom of Phillip & Sandy Myers, Deborah & Jeffrey Szela, and Paul & Kandace Myers.  Dear grammy of Courtney Myers, Lauren Myers, Tabbitha Anderson, and Lucas Myers.  Preceded in death by her parents Dick...

David W. Stanfield Jr.

David W. Stanfield Jr.

September 5, 2021

David W. Stanfield Jr., age 40, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Beloved son of David Sr. and Susan M. Stanfield.  Dear brother of Sunshine (Antonio) Chavez, Melissa Stanfield and Michael Stanfield.  Cherished uncle of Meadow Chavez, Kennedy Chavez, Sydney Chavez, Avery Dansberger, Riley Troutman and Angela Stanfield.  David was loved by many...

Robert A. Wachala

Robert A. Wachala

September 5, 2021

Robert A. Wachala, age 72, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of 50 years to Donna Wachala, nee Kush.  Loving father of Robert Wachala Jr.  Dear brother of Raymond (late Mary Ruth)(dear friend Maggie Truslow) and the late Virginia Wachala.  Also surviving are his cherished fur babies Toby, Angel, and his...

Anna S. Kaszula

Anna S. Kaszula

September 5, 2021

Anna S. Kaszula, nee Gregowske, age 94, of Portage, IN passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Julius Kaszula.  Loving mother of Elizabeth (Raymond Jamrock) Kaszula, John Kaszula, Susan (Kurt) Regnier, and Michael (late Karen) Kaszula.  Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her siblings Catherine McAleer...

Janet Lynn Woods

Janet Lynn Woods

September 4, 2021

Janet Lynn Woods, nee Wilson, age 76, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Beloved wife of 57 years to David Woods.  Loving sister of John (Lynnley) Wilson, Joyce (late Thomas) Kolavo, Jeffrey (Deborah) Wilson, and Jane (David) Bunnell.  Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Janet was loved by many and will be...

Anna Lois Lemere

Anna Lois Lemere

September 4, 2021

Anna Lois Lemere, nee McDonald, age 89, of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Beloved wife of 52 years to Thomas Lemere.  Loving mother of the late Wallace Paris, Wayne Paris, the late Rita Paris, Sandra Lane, and step mother of the late Susan Lee, Daniel (Kim) Mahnke, and Connie (Jeff) York.  Cherished grandmother of...

Nancy P. Kirby

Nancy P. Kirby

September 4, 2021

Nancy P. Kirby, nee Craven, age 79, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Loving wife of Charles Kirby.  Devoted mother of Michael (Terese) Kirby and the late Daniel (Rachel) Kirby. Dear grandmother of Joshua, Sean and Alexis.  Also survived by many loving and dear friends.  Preceded in death by her parents James and Ann...

Calvin E. Drenth

Calvin E. Drenth

September 3, 2021

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Calvin E. Drenth Sr., age 83 of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 3, 2021.  Beloved husband of Alice Drenth, nee Zoeteman.  Loving father of Calvin (Bonnie) Drenth Jr. and Susan (David) Von Borstel.  Devoted grandfather...

Heather M. Gutierrez

Heather M. Gutierrez

August 31, 2021

Heather M. Gutierrez, nee Brown, age 40, of Lowell, Indiana passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  Heather is survived by her husband, Antonio Gutierrez Sr.  Loving mother of Angelina, Marissa, Antonio, José Jr., and Leyla Gutierrez.  Dear sister of Heidi Brown and the late Perry Brown Jr.  Cherished aunt of Isaac Strong Brown, Valentina McSwain, Jonathan McSwain,...

Bruno J. Panozzo

Bruno J. Panozzo

August 31, 2021

Bruno “Crow” J. Panozzo, age 91, of Dyer, IN passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Viola Panozzo, nee Guinzio.  Loving father of Debra (Patrick) Aerts, Kenneth (Leanne) Panozzo, and Peter (Judith) Panozzo.  Cherished grandfather of Patrick (Abby) Aerts, Abby Panozzo, Mike (Alyssa) Panozzo, and Matt (Alan) Panozzo; great-grandfather of Kali Aerts, Logan Aerts,...

Stacy A. Sprouse

Stacy A. Sprouse

August 30, 2021

Stacy A. Sprouse, age 45, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021.  Beloved daughter of Sandy (late James) Sprouse.  Loving sister of the late Kimala Sprouse, Tom Denny, James Denny, Dana Sprouse, Tracy Sprouse, Jaclyn Garcia, Cathy (Darneil) Avant, and Jason (Megan) Sprouse.  Adoring aunt of Brian, Heather, Josh, T.J., Elizabeth, Shelly, Autumn, Alyssa, Jarred,...

Barbara R. Rietveld

Barbara R. Rietveld

August 30, 2021

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Barbara R. Rietveld, nee Marting, age 87, of Chicago Heights, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 30, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” J. Rietveld.  Loving mother of Patty (Chuck) Hamby and the late Steven Rietveld.  Devoted grandmother of Kelly DeYoung, Steven (Andrea)...

Richard E. Hyman

Richard E. Hyman

August 29, 2021

Richard “Rick” E. Hyman, age 70, of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  Beloved husband of Cathy Hyman, nee Reinholtz.  Loving father of Jon (Tiffany) Hyman and Cari (Roger) Clousing.  Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Jacob, and Jessica Hyman and Hanna and Kaitlyn Clousing.  Dear brother of Dennis (Kandi) Hyman, Steven (Marjy) Hyman, and Martyn (Kim)...

Julie A. Port

Julie A. Port

August 29, 2021

Julie A. Port, age 58, late of Schererville, IN formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  Dearest sister of Lorene (Bob) Wilson, Alice Kornblum, Ruth (Mike) Rose, Bill (Rachel) Port, and John (Tina) Port.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Audrey Port.

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