John M. Caballero
Dec 11, 2025
John M. Caballero, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Loving husband of Jody L. Caballero, nee Zbur. Devoted father of Nicholas (Bethany Walls) Caballero, and Jessica (Gus Renaud) Caballero. Dear brother of Steve (Starla) Vertucci, and Jennifer (Jeff) Sais; brother-in-law of Joyce Zbur. John owned Iuccio’s Pizza for many years which operated...
MaryAnn "Manya" Nowak
Dec 8, 2025
MaryAnn Nowak, fondly known to all as "Manya", age 89, of Crete, Illinois and formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Chicago Heights, Manya was the youngest child of Thomas and Helen Nowak, and the cherished little sister of the Emily Nowak, Stella (Joseph) Bijak...
Beatrice J. Maiorano
Dec 8, 2025
Beatrice J. Maiorano nee Scacchetti, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025. Beloved mother of Michael (Anna) Maiorano and Donna (late Michael) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Cathy (Joe Springsteen) Gonzalez, Crystal (John) Ocenas, Dominick (Jennifer Kay) Maiorano and Kenneth (Robyn) Larsen. Dear great-grandmother of Ezekiel, Elisha, David, Jacob, Hailey, Colton, Gunnar and Brayden....
John M. Norman
Dec 7, 2025
John M. Norman, age 84, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Dorothy “Dottie” L. Norman, nee Doss. Loving father of Jan (Milo) Gonzalez, Joy Davies, Julie (Brian) Sylvester, and John “JD” (Bethany) Norman. Cherished Opa of Hannah and Alaina Gonzalez, Faith Davies, Kayla (Ambrose) Resa and Joshua Sylvester,...
Mary Louise Buder
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Louise Buder, age 92, of Country Club Hills, passed away on Sunday, December 7th. She was a beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Buder, her son, Frank Buder, her daughter Barbara Cecil, and her brother Raymon Steffen. She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren along with her nieces and...
Jacob B. Powers
Dec 4, 2025
Jacob, “Jake”, B. Powers, age 30, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Jacob was the loving son of Carrie and James Sutherland Jr., proud big brother of Sophia (Alex) Lopez, and stepbrother to James Sutherland III, Jonathan (Kailani) Sutherland, and Jahmia Sutherland. Treasured nephew of Trisha (Rich) Bovara and devoted cousin of Dominic Bovara. Loving, first-born grandson of Margaret (Curt)...
Jeffery Kostro
Dec 3, 2025
Jeffery Kostro, age 55, of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Loving husband of Paula J. Kostro, nee Townsend. Devoted father of Sydney Kostro, Faith Kostro, Gina (Ethan) Peña, Joey Cardinale, Lily Kostro, and Bobby Kostro. Beloved son of Stanley “Butch” and Diane Kostro. Dear brother of Ken Kostro, Curt (Jennifer) Kostro, Kim (Patrick Flynn) Kostro,...
Ruth J. Kamp
Nov 22, 2025
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Ruth J. Kamp, nee Vollink, age 87, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving mother of Harvey Oosterveen, Jewel (Daniel) Hutt, and the late Gerard Oosterveen; step-mother of Kevin (Gloria) Kamp, Colleen (Randy) Van Prooyen, John (June) Kamp, David (Jan) Kamp, Dawn...
Nellie Mae Kooy
Dec 3, 2025
Nelvina M Kooy nee Zeilenga age 90 of Grant Park, IL passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Nellie was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Robert A Kooy and loving mother their children - late Patricia (Bill) Bubness, Donald (Valerie) Kooy, Darrell (Michelle) Kooy, James (Debby) Kooy, and Cynthia (Mark) Ipema.
Her love extended further as the...
Richard "Chic" Alfred Ciancanelli
Nov 27, 2025
Richard “Chic” Ciancanelli, age 72, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Darline Ciancanelli. Loving father of Dawn (John Vidimos) Heldt, Michelle (Lenny) Skrezyna, and John (Jeanie) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Ricky Heldt Jr., Christina (Mike) Wilson, Ryan (Sammi) LoBue, Tiffany (Eddie) Castillo, Alex Davis, Payton Skrezyna, Joshua Davis,...
Linda S. Schuldt
Nov 27, 2025
Linda S. Schuldt, nee Albrecht, age 78, of St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Beloved wife of Terry L. Schuldt. Loving mother of Steve Schuldt, Mark (Jessica) Schuldt, and Julie (John) Hutt. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Tyler, Taryn, Alexis, Charlotte, and Finley. Dear brother of William (Debra “Robbie”) Albrecht. Kind aunt of...
Dr. Joel H. Nederhood
Dec 2, 2025
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Dr. Joel H. Nederhood, age 94, of Munster, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Nederhood, nee Steigenga. Loving father of Maria (Tom) McDevitt, Carol (Dr. William) Crevier, and Pastor David Nederhood. Cherished grandfather of Teresa,...
Leonard H. Prystalski
Dec 1, 2025
Leonard H. Prystalski, age 94, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Carole P. Prystalski, nee Brooks. Loving father of Karen (late John) Brennan, Sharon Prystalski, Alice (late John) Arena, Carolyn (Ben) Bautista, Lawrence (Carrie) Prystalski, Christopher Prystalski, Phyllis (Stu) Lubor, MaryLou (Gary) Quaranta, the late Jill Prystalski, Janice Prystalski, and...
Dena M. Ooms
Dec 1, 2025
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Dena M. Ooms, nee DeVries, age 102, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John A. Ooms. Loving mother of Lois Ooms, Robert (Diane) Ooms, William (Pam) Ooms, late infant son John Ooms, and...
Patricia Ann Woltz
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Woltz (née Calhoun), age 64, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Patricia was the devoted wife of the late Francis Thomas Woltz and a loving mother to the late Krista Ann Woltz, Christopher Thomas Woltz, Daniel Kennith Woltz, and Genevieve Marguerite Calhoun. Her heart was fullest in the presence of her family, and...
Tammy Ruth Prisco
Nov 26, 2025
Tammy Ruth Prisco nee Archey, age 61, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Loving mother of Lawrence D. (Heather Schultz) Prisco Jr. Cherished fiancé of Randy Tavoletti. Dear sister of Ronnie (late Joyce) Archey. Fond aunt of Kim (late Blazen) Tandaric and Ronnie Archey Jr. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence D. Prisco Sr.,...
Carol A. Winefka
Nov 25, 2025
Carol A. Winefka, nee Zaur, age 89, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Winefka. Loving mother of Steven (Donna) Winefka, Cindy (Edward) Duckworth, and Scott (Cheryl) Winefka. Cherished grandmother of Michael Duckworth, Timothy Duckworth, Kyle (Kelly) Duckworth, Michael (Melanie) Keller, Danny Keller, and Jeff (Jen) Winefka. Great-grandmother of Jackson,...
Ida M. Peerbolte
Nov 22, 2025
Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke, age 88, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving wife of the late John A. “Al” Peerbolte. Devoted mother of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, and Leanne (Jon) Heiniger. Proud grandmother of Rick (Jen), Tom, Dave Herman, and Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P. and Catrien...
Betty Ann McClain
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Ann McClain, nee, Kupferschmidt, age 96, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John McClain Jr. Loving mother of Mark (Dale) McClain, Kyle (late Laurence) Feder, and Timothy (Kimberly) McClain. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother to nine. Dear sister of the late Charles (late Faye) Kupferschmidt, late Beverly (late...
Patricia A. Queen
Nov 20, 2025
Patricia A. Queen, nee Koester, age 87, of Lynwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Billy Queen. Loving mother of Mark (Nancy) Queen, Marcia Queen, and Michelle (Henry) Trevino. Cherished grandmother of Kelly O’Neill, Jamie Landall, Mark Queen Jr., and Jeremy Trevino. Great-grandmother of Alexis, Kylie, Rook, Mark III, Kendall, Kaiden, Emma, and...
