OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2022

Age 83, late of Hegewisch, IL. passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Smierciak. Loving mother of Kimberly (Toby) Gibson, Sue (Brad) Lueders and Tony (Suzette) Smierciak. Proud grandmother of Stephen, Kathryn (Bradley), Charles, Tara (Jon), Samantha (Jono), Alec, A.J. and Anderson. Cherished great grandmother of Lili, Liam, Harper, William, Saylor, Eli, and Noah. Kind sister-in-law of Ronald (Maria)...

Sep 25, 2022

Late of Calumet City, IL and formerly of Hegewisch, passed on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 76. Janice is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Jack E. Chapman, children: Brian Chapman, Brenda (Art) Reynolds, Barbara (Bobby) Herndon, stepson Scott Chapman, stepson-in-law Kerry Kalchbrenner; grandchildren: Richard Reynolds, Rebecca Reynolds, Amber Vasquez, nephew and godson Kenny Hamaguchi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor Bramowicz...

Sep 16, 2022

Age 66, late of Calumet City and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. Cherished by Tina Francisco. Loving brother of Jack Allan Steller, the late Charles Raymond Steller, and William (Dena) Richard Steller. Proud uncle of Paul (Robin) Steller, Kelly (David) Friend, Nicole Steller, Holly Walsh, Kelsey Steller, and Kristin Steller. Dearest friend of William Francisco. Preceded in death by parents:...

Aug 24, 2022

Age 80, late of Hegewisch, IL passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Loving mother of Elaine “Mickey”, Carolyn, Linda and Brian. Cherished sister of Alexander Craig. Preceded in death by parents: Alex and Margaret Craig and husbands: Francis T. Kennedy and Robert Knox. Margaret was a proud nurse with many years of service caring for the elderly and dialysis patients.

In lieu...

Aug 23, 2022

Age 79, long-time resident of Hegewsich for 54 years, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Loving mother of Kathleen (James Kaszuba) Williams, Michele Gardner, late Michael P. Dunbar and Nicole Dunbar. Caring grandmother of Kara Williams and Lauren Kazsuba. Kind sister of late Martina Mogan, Martin (Sophia) Mogan, Margaret Mogan, late Kathleen Deskins and Daniel Mogan. Dear aunt of many...

Aug 22, 2022

Age 71, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Beloved wife of Kenneth G. Novacich, Retired CPD. Loving mother of Nicholas J. Novacich and Kevin A. Novacich. Kind sister of John (Joann) Ell Jr. and Kathy (Mike) Kirgis. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John J. Ell Sr. and Catherine Ell....

Aug 3, 2022

Age 84, late of Chicago (Hegewisch), passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Beloved wife of John G. Turman. Loving mother of  Roger (Demetra), David and Joseph. Proud grandmother of Sabrina, Anthony and Jonathan. Caring sister of Ronald (late Marianne) Rys. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Josephine (nee Pasternak) Rys; brothers: Robert (Betty), Edward (Stella), Eugene...

Jul 17, 2022

Age 71, late of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Socorro "Coco" Contreras-Juarez. Loving father of Jude M. (Juli) Juarez, Joseph M. (Laura) Juarez Jr. and Linda M. (Anthony) Juarez-Bracamontes. Dear stepfather of Francisco (Eloisa), Michelle and Rebecca. Caring grandfather of Draven, Belle and Anabelle. Cherished son of Joseph and Angel Juarez. Dedicated brother of Linda J. Juarez. Kind friend to many. Joseph...

Jun 30, 2022

Age 53, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born November 1, 1968. He is survived by his siblings Diane Cortez and Helen (Rich) Brazel; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; friend Adam Bustamante; and canine companion Shadow. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Anne (née Collins) Bailey; brothers, Thomas Bailey and Dale Bailey; and...

Jun 6, 2022

Age 60, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. Beloved wife of George Vlahodimos. Loving mother of Rege Vlahodimos. She will be dearly missed by her granddogs, Stanley and Bucky. Cherished daughter of Vasiliki and the late Pavlos Hatzidakis. Beloved by the rest of her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irini may be sent to...

Jun 6, 2022

Age 68, late of Hegewisch, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by husband Randall Miotk and parents Harry and Catherine (Jane) Larson. Loving mother of Karen (Steve) White, Kelley (Rich) Farias, Kristen (Noel) Verdi, Jessica (Matt) Miotk, and Aaron (Danielle) Miotk. Proud grandmother of Jacob, Samantha, Olivia, Gabriel, Matthew, Rylie, Lillith, and...

Jun 1, 2022

Age 65, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Loving brother of Dina (late Dinos) Meintanis and the late Telly (Roula) Barouhos. Devoted uncle of Kathy (Lou) Paskalides, Sophie (Tom) Bassias, George (Francesca), Maria and the late Chris Barouhos. Cherished great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: George and Sofia Barouhos.

May 21, 2022

Mary Lou affectionately known as “Tootsie”, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 82. Mary Lou is survived by her spouse of 62 years, Charles “Chuck”; children: Carole (Rob) and Kevin (Karen). She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren: Cassie, Cammy, Keller and Charlie. She was the aunt of many...

May 10, 2022

Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Beloved wife of James R. Hollems. Loving mother of Daniel (Wendy) Nagle, Michael (Colleen) Nagle and John Nagle. Caring grandmother of Johnny (Rebeca Graff) Nagle, Jason (Molly) Nagle, Ryan (Kyle) Nagle, Adam (Sara) Nagle, Josh (Matti) Nagle and Michael Nagle. Proud great grandmother of A.J. Nagle. Kind sister of Carol (late Richard) Mackert. Dear aunt...

May 8, 2022

Age 71, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. Loving father of Ashley (John Rotroff) Machek. Caring grandfather of Eliza Rotroff. Kind brother of Suzanne (Robert) Anderson. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Martin and Anna Machek and siblings: Butch, Eddie and Judy.

John proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army....

May 8, 2022

Age 98, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Defauw, the late Bill Smith and the late Rod Vukobratovich. Loving mother of the late Roddy Vukobratovich. Proud grandmother of Valine. Cherished great grandmother of Farrah. Caring sister of the late Evelyn M. (late Anthony) Basile and the late Goldie Bergan. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Apr 8, 2022

Age 86, late of St. Joe MI/North Fort Myers FL and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, in North Fort Myers FL. Father of Donald G. (Diane), Richard (Carol), and George (Lynn). Grandfather of Kevin (Karen), Gary (Toni), Pam (Jake) Horbach, Kim (Greg) Brown, Ken (Deb), Sheri (Jason) Highland, and David. Great Grandfather of 13 and Uncle to many...

Apr 7, 2022

Age 73, late of Sturgis, MI and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Struzik. Loving mother of Jennifer (Robert) Gates and Jason (Cheryl) Struzik. Caring grandmother of Natalie and Nathan Struzik. Cherished sister of Marilyn (John) Hickey. Kind sister-in-law of Marc (Jean) Bushman. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Mar 19, 2022

Age 67, late of Burnham, IL passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Maryann “Honey” Ochoa (nee Bajenski). Loving father of Dotty, Robert, Daniel, Edward and Jessica. Caring grandfather of Emily, Mattea, Ella, Lincoln, Lexi, Isabelle, Olivia, Nathan, Edward, Jaden, Eliana, Téo-Noel, Mikayla, Allen, Peyton and Charlie. Kind brother of Marie Lee, Maria Ochoa, Esmeralda Marrero and Alma Piña. Dear uncle of many...

Feb 26, 2022

Age 42, late of Merrionette Park and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia Manzo. Loving father of Daniel, Laura, Christopher and Sophia. Devoted son of Joseph Sr. and Bonnie Chipules. Cherished brother of Joe Jr., Jason (Amy) and Brian (Terri). Dear uncle of Hayley, Lexi, Amanda, Jacob, Morgan and  Ryder. Kind son-in-law of Scott and Barbara Wisniewski.