OBITUARIES

Dec 9, 2022

Age 73, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Dimitra Kremmidas. Dear uncle of Pete Maroulis, Makis Maroulis and Diamando Maroulis. Cherished cousin and friend. Preceded in death by parents: Gerasimos and Diamando Maroulis and sibling: Tom (late Virginia) Maroulis and Spyro (Dionisia) Maroulis.   Tim came to the U.S. in 1967 from Greece. He...

Dec 3, 2022

Joanne Goeringer, age 102, of Chicago, IL., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Caring grandmother of late Wendi (Sergio) Arreola, Marc (Denise) Goeringer, Dawn (late Gary) Klein-Pilota, Eric Klein, late John (Kim Brubaker) Goeringer, Amy (Jason) Jones, late Rick Goeringer and Matthew (Gladys) Goeringer. Proud great grandmother of David, Amanda, Cassandra, Jaimie, Joshua, Adam,...

Nov 25, 2022

Denise Marie Tropp, untimely death passed away November 25, 2022. Cherished sister of Agnes Tropp. Loving daughter of the late Anthony D. Tropp and the late Josephine Rosalie Vicari-Tropp. Beloved family member of the Tropp and Vicari family.   Denise was an avid reader of various countries and their customs, unique building designs, birds, and flowers.  She enjoyed visiting art museums...

Nov 3, 2022

Age 53, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Beloved wife of Xavier Quezada. Loving mother of Jessica Quezada, Natalie Quezada and the late Michael Quezada. Cherished sister of Sherri (Rob) Hamilton, Joseph (Helene) Boganski and Amanda (Nick) Doe. Devoted aunt of Jake, Nick, Abigail, Jack, Caleb, Nora and Anthony. Dear daughter-in-law of Javier and Maria Quezada....

Nov 1, 2022

Age 74, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Peggy Karas (nee Pancer). Loving father of Jessica (Bryan) Crooks, Russell (Belinda) Karas and the late Neil J. Karas. Proud grandfather of Nolan Crooks, Collin Crooks, Reece Crooks, Madelyn Karas and Morgan Karas. Kind brother of James (Mary) Karas, Susan (Steve) Malone, Janice (Thomas) Hoffman...

Nov 1, 2022

Age 85, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Beloved wife of Joseph W. Gasiecki. Loving mother of Mike (Janna) Gasiecki and Bob (Jennifer) Gasiecki. Caring grandmother of Eric (Mandie) Gasiecki. Proud great grandmother of Cade Gasiecki and Cora Gasiecki. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Edwin and Eleanor Tyma; siblings: Jane Wawryk and Leota Tyma.

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Oct 25, 2022

Age 95, late of Arlington Heights and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late James Such. Loving mother of Nancy (Allen) Dunbar and James B. (Eve Mayer) Such. Caring grandmother of Dawn (Ryan) Scheib, Lauren Such, Kevin Such and Michael Such. Dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Oct 22, 2022

Age 95, late of Munster, IN passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. Loving mother of George (Natalie) Poulos, Michael (Gena) Poulos, Deeidra (Paul) Schmitt and Christopher Poulos. Loving and caring grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 13. Dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband: William Poulos; parents: James and Jenny DeDakis; siblings: Christine (late George) Christ,...

Oct 18, 2022

Age 76, late of South Deering, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Victoria Vega (nee Reynoso). Loving brother of Dolores (late Juan A.) Medina, Aurora “Voya” (late Jaime) Mendez and Agustin “Bootie” (Barbara) Vega. Proud uncle and great uncle of many. Preceded in death by parents: Rafael and Anita Bega; siblings: Anita Vega, Rafael (late Mary) Vega, Fernando (Sandra)...

Oct 10, 2022

Robert passed away on his 66th birthday on October 10, 2022. He leaves behind his former partner, Norman Roberts, and three loving cousins: Allison Baker, Carolyn Karas and Lara Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wynn and Audrey Ellis. Robert always loved a sunny day and a warm beach, so his family will be bringing him to...

Oct 8, 2022

Age 103, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Lottie A. Stenslik (nee Wrona). Loving father of Cheryl (Earl) Huppenthal, George (Catherine) Stenslik, Jr., Robert (Colleen) Stenslik, and Brian (Elaine) Stenslik. Caring grandfather of Elise (Mark) Goetzinger, Mallory (Matthew) Strike, Thomas (Kristin) Stenslik, and Caraline Stenslik. Proud great grandfather of Grier Goetzinger....

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.

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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...