Age 51, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018.    In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to a charity of your choice.    Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore  Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 followed by a Time of Remembrance across the street at Wendol’s.

Age 75, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sr. Loving mother of Stephania, the late Paul Jr., Robert and Thomas. Proud grandmother of Elissa Millan. Caring sister of Billie Stephens and Goldie Stephens of Texas. Dear aunt to Steven (Beau) Wiant, Sonia Ray, Kellie Ray and the late Christopher Ray. Cherished friend of many and surrogate grandmother to Elaine Booth and Adrienne Falk. Please join us for...

Age 91, late of Dowagiac, MI and formerly of Hegewisch (1927 to 2014), passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Chester was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Sophie and siblings Walter, Stephanie, Veronica, Stanley, Eugene and survived by his sister Balbina Gabrys. Chester proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was like his mother's homemade bread; crusty on the outside soft on the inside.  He loved animals, was an expert puzzle solver and avid reader...

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Carl B. Johnson. Loving mother of Carl W. (Ginger) Johnson and Carol (Alan) Kaim. Proud grandmother of Maxwell (Elizabeth) Kaim, Emily Johnson and Carl M. Johnson. Kind sister of Joan (late Dean) Pearson and Letty (Ross) Larson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Willis and Elvera Sanders; and daughter Fern Johnson. Betty Vee was a...

Age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Walter G. Lenckos. Loving mother of Walter (Doreen) Lenckos and the late Stephanie (Walter) Lickus. Proud grandmother of Lauren Ayn (Gabriel) Lickus-Rhoads, Walter J. (Stephanie) Lenckos Jr. and Kristen Ann (Chris) Lenckos-Richter. Cherished great grandmother of Sierra and Lynette Lenckos and Ada Rhoads. Caring sister of Anna Koza. Dear aunt of many nieces and...

Age 66, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Debrah Ekhoff (nee Dziadon). Loving father of Steven (Krystle) Ekhoff and Valarie Venable. Proud grandfather of Owen and Lilian. Caring brother of Don (late Sherri) and Sharon (Larry). Kind brother-in-law of Paul “PJ” (Stella), Kim (Colleen) and Christine (Mike). Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Arnold and Geraldine...

Age 86, late of Hegewisch, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Joe (Cheryl), Jerry, John (Anastasia), Ron (Vicky), devoted grandfather of 12,  great grandfather of 5.

Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Loving sister of Suzanne (Robert) Anderson and John Machek. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Martin and Anna Machek. Judith was a proud member of the Daughters of Isabella and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Columba Church. She was also the Secretary for the American Legion in Calumet City.

Age 98, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Steve Martinich. Loving mother of Steven (Sandra) Martinich and Robert Martinich. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Susie) Martinich and Kristen (Ernesto) Contreras. Proud great grandmother of Delaney Martinich, Katelyn Martinich, Alex Contreras and Isabel Contreras. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Fabian and Anna; and siblings: Michael,...

Age 67, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. Loving father of Margaret Hrabar, Gloria Hargett and Elizabeth (Michael) Jones. Proud grandfather of Alexzandria Hrabar, Kayla, Padraig and Chantel Hargett, Chloe, Lillian and Cy Jones. Dear great grandfather of Roman, Rakarie, Josiah, Aiden and Emilio. Preceded in death by parents: Peter and Lucille Hrabar. Peter proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam.