Lourdes Fuentes
Mar 30, 2026
Lourdes "Lulu" "Morena" Fuentes, née Ortiz Macias, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday March 30th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 12th, 1938, (87) in the town of León Guanajuato Mexico, where she fell in love with a local boy in her teens. She was determined to follow the path of becoming...
William "Bill" M. Bramer Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
William “Bill” M. Bramer Jr., age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Beloved husband of Arlene Bramer, nee Koby. Loving father of Bill “Mike” (Kathy Kroft) Bramer and Andrew (Meghan) Bramer. Proud grandfather of Jenna and Grace. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (late Mark) Nikolich. Cherished uncle of two nieces and one nephew....
James Robert Hein
Mar 18, 2026
James R. Hein, age 79, of Calumet City, Illinois (also of Florida and Wisconsin), passed away on March 18, 2026, in Merrillville, Indiana. He was born on August 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to John F. Hein and Margaret M. Hein.
James is survived by his three children, James J. Hein, Jeffrey A. Hein, and Jennifer L. Hein, whom he affectionately...
Louis W. Harding
Mar 31, 2026
Louis W. Harding, age 94, of Dyer formerly of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Loving husband of Mary Jo Harding, nee Batliner. Devoted father of Vicky (Nick) Wenzel, Connie Harding, Sandy (Clint) Hetchler, Walt (Susan) Harding, Ron Harding, and Joe Harding. Cherished grandfather of Jackie Hetchler, Mark Hetchler, Kristi (Alejandro Herrera) Hetchler, Ryan Wenzel, Erik...
Matthew Todd Kelderhouse
Apr 4, 2026
Matthew Todd Kelderhouse, age 39, of Thornton, IL passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Thornton, IL. Devoted father of Noah and Athena. Loving son of Todd (Debbie) Kelderhouse and the late Natalie (Terry) Lucken. Beloved fiancé of Jessica McCrary. Dear brother of Brittanni (Mark) Brown, Brandon Lucken and Brianna Lucken. Cherished uncle of Aiden, Elizabeth, Autumn, Stefan...
Lynda Dianne Cadena
Mar 27, 2026
Lynda Dianne Cadena, nee Johnson, age 57, of Jacksonville, FL. Formerly of Tinley Park, passed away March 27, 2026. Devoted wife of Jose Cadena. Loving mother of James (Emily) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Douglas and Jacob Johnson. Dear sister of Forrest (Lee) Johnson, Thomas (Diane) Johnson, Laura (Robert) Grube, Kathleen (Brian) Rollefson, and the late Daniel Johnson. Beloved daughter of...
Carolyn J. Stefanelli
Apr 1, 2026
Carolyn Jane Stefanelli, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on April 1, 2026. Born in Gary, Indiana on July 24, 1937, Carolyn lived a life defined by kindness, devotion, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late John Stefanelli, Sr., with whom she shared an...
Arnold J. Dekker
Mar 30, 2026
Arnold J. Dekker, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith Dekker, nee Sikma; Children: Brian & Mary Dekker, Bill & Mena Dekker, & Julie Wheeler; Grandchildren: Katelyn Dekker & Carli Dekker. Arnold was a produce manager for many years, and then self...
Nicholas "Nick" Mattia
Mar 30, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” F. Mattia, age 69, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. Devoted husband of Betty Mattia nee Lopez. Loving father of Marina (Shawn) Lee, Eden (Meghan) Puente, Nick (Doris Haro) Mattia. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Puente-Sundeen, Shawn Lee Jr., Shannon Lee, Natalea Mattia, Yasenya Mattia, Delaney Mattia and Carmine Mattia. Dear brother to Cynthia (Phillip)...
William "Bill" K. Jarrells Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
William “Bill” K. Jarrells Sr., age 88, of Sauk Village, IL, born in Sandy Hook, KY, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Jarrells. Loving father of Chris Jarrells, the late Billy Jarrells Jr. and Tony Jarrells. Cherished grandfather of B.J. (Trisha) Jarrells and Kaylynn Jarrells and great-grandfather of Paisley Marie Jarrells, Rhett...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Diehl
Mar 21, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Lee Diehl, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Beloved husband of Deborah Diehl nee Davis. Loving father of Eric (Treva) Diehl and Rachael Diehl. Cherished grandfather of Tressa (Chase) Wyatt, Derek Diehl and Christian Diehl and great-grandfather of Asher Wyatt and Weston Wyatt. Dear brother of Charles...
Mary Margaret Battles
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Margaret Battles, nee Stack, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David Keith Battles. Loving mother of Keith (Lisa) Battles, Elizabeth Margaret Berg, and Scott Battles. Devoted grandmother of Jessica Jendrzejak, Amanda Battles, Kerstin Battles, David Battles Jr., Jason Battles, Brianna Battles, and Courtney Battles. Great-grandmother of Layla...
Jo Ann Moore
Dec 12, 2025
JoAnn Moore nee Curling, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025. Loving mother of Lutricia (Charles) Rorabaugh, Donna Redlin, Rita Moore and Pattie (Tom) Wozny. Loving grandmother to ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William and her brother Van Curling. She will be...
Noreen Jean Gebhardt
Mar 29, 2026
Noreen Jean Gebhardt (née Rossi) passed peacefully on March 29, 2026 at age 85.
Born on June 3, 1940, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Noreen—also known as Jean to many—spent her early years in Chicago Heights and then Steger, Illinois. In 1986, she moved to Florida, where she lived for many years before spending her final years in Wisconsin.
Noreen took great pride...
Beverly Ann Cipowski
Mar 27, 2026
Beverly Ann Cipowski, nee Detvay, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Cipowski. Loving mother of Susan (John) Grelak, Sheryl (Kim Karl) Kirchner, late Michael Cipowski, and the late Sheila Cipowski. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Joel) Joshu, John(Melody) Grelak, Alexandra (Joshua) Greiner, Alyssa...
Henry Beezhold, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Henry “Hank” Beezhold Jr. of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2026 at 94 years of age.He was born on February 17, 1932, to Henry and Dena Beezhold, the eighth of nine children. He grew up in Englewood near 72nd and Green Street in Chicago. Hank spent his days on the roads in an 18-wheeler...
Jacob Quinn Lambert
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/ Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Jacob “Jake” Quinn Lambert, age 32, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Loving father of Ella and Rhett Lambert. Beloved son of Drew Lambert. Dear brother of Lucas...
Stacy Jean Forde
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer, age 54, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Forde. Loving mother of Lucas Polmen and the...
Patrick J. Forde Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Patrick J. Forde Jr., age 55, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer. Loving stepdad of the late Jacob...
Dolores L. Abraham
Mar 22, 2026
Dolores L. Abraham, nee Cummings, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Irwin R. Abraham. Loving mother of Michael Abraham, Linda (late Bruce) Tobey, Keith (Linda) Abraham, and Nancy Perkins. Devoted grandmother of Amy (William) Monroe, Tracy Tobey, Jason Abraham, Cory (Melissa) Perkins, Dale (Shayla) Perkins and Kelly (Steve...
