All Obituaries

Kellie Ann Bedwell age 43 of Porter passed away on Monday September 21st, 2020. She is survived by her husband; Michael Bedwell, children Rabekka Rex, Reanna Rex, stepsons Stephen (Sarah) Bedwell, Zachary Bedwell, parents Laddie and Annette Wells, brother Scott (Kristi) Wells, and numerous close friends who were more like family. Kellie was preceded in death by her stepson Mark Rex. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Kelli was a member of...

Marie R. D’Anna age 84 of South Chicago Heights passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 65 years; Joseph, children; Joseph (Patricia) D’anna Jr., Michael (Shawn) D’anna, Tom (Becky) D’anna, Tammy (David) Kozlowski, grandchildren; Samantha, Jack, Jacob, Nick, Cayley, Tara, Jolie, and great-grandchildren; Brayden, Brooke, Savannah, and Arianna. Marie was preceded in death by her parents George and Marie Adair and brothers Bill and...

Lester Szo age 85 of Valparaiso passed away on Saturday September 12th, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Pearl, children; Laszlo (Marguerite) Szo, Charles (Mary) Szo, Elizabeth (Michael) Stadnik, Susanna (Late James) Foster, grandchildren; Jason Szo, Eric (Adrienne) Stadnik, Emily (Joseph) Mroch (Szo), Alyssa (Andrew) Jorden (Szo), Sheila Szo, Kevin Szo, Melissa (Edward) Tropp (Stadnik) great-grandchildren; Tanner, McKenna, Addison, Hannah, Cambree, Aurora, Ava, Layla, soon...

Elizabeth M. Melcher, age 99, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday September 11, 2020. Born August 13, 1921, as part of the Greatest Generation, she has lived through the roaring twenties, Great Depression, Polio epidemic, World War II, and Covid-19. Preceded in death by loving husband of 52 years Raymond W. Melcher, Grandson Mark A. Merrifield, sister Mary (Cline) Pettit, Norma (Bill) Goins, parents Lena (nee Marchand) and Hiram Hizer, and dear friends John and Ann...

Ann “Janica” Listar age 81 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn (Paul) Jacobs. She was the most loving Baka to Melissa, Katelyn, and Amanda, great-grandson Tony. Sister to Mary, cousin Dragica (Pero) Cavlovic, best friend (and “sister”) of 50 years Katica (Steve) Kirincic, nephew and nieces, close family, and friends; Radman, Kozar, Mikesic, the Jakov family who she loved spending holidays with. Many close...

James F. Horvath Sr. age 89 of Highland passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020. He is survived by his children Cheryl (Telpri) Piccirilli, Debbie Street, James Horvath Jr., several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, brother Frank Horvath, and loving companion Judy Suchocki. James was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Horvath and parents Frank and Eleanor Horvath. Funeral services will be held on Friday September 11, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Our Lady of Grace...

Nancy A. Lessner age 65 of Highland passed away on Tuesday September 8th, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 36 years; Frank, son Joey Steffani, daughter Kari (Tim) Crane, brother James (Patti) Keane, and several nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Keane. Cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time. Nancy was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing the Cisco Chain in Northern Wisconsin. For more information...

John Santana age 69 of Highland passed away on Monday September 7th, 2020. He is survived by his children Lisa (Carlos Rodriguez) Rivera, Jennifer Santana, John P. Santana, Shelly (Andrew) Callegari, grandchildren; Aidan Rivera, Caleb Callegari, Abigail Rivera, Jacob Callegari, Nathaniel Santana, loving companion Maria Santana, siblings; Raymond (Carmela) Santana, Frances (Jim) DeRolf, Guadalupe (Grace) Santana, Minerva (Ruben) Yan, Angela (Sonny) Flores, Alice Jimenez, Ignacio Santana Jr.,...

Teddy G. White age 79 of Highland passed away on Sunday August 30th, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Camellia “Susie”, children; Terri (Pete) Bogdan, Candice (Dwayne) Barner, Eric (Lucy) White, grandchildren; Joshua (Katie) Lynn, Heather Jean (Eric DeBarge) Bogdan, Evan (Madeline) Lynn, Camellia (Britton Stice) Bogdan, Shania White, Hunter White, great-grandchildren; Lucas, Trevor, Nathan, Wesley, Athena, and brother Bobby (Earlene) White. Teddy was preceded in...

Helen T. Briski age 89 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Dan, children; Nancy (David) Ranich, Larry (Mary) Briski, Debbie (Bill) Alexander, daughter-in-law Suzanne Briski, grandchildren; Mike Webb, Tim (Rachel) Webb, Drew (Randalyn) Ranich, Erin (Jeff) Kaminski, Aimee Briski, Dave Briski, Larry (Hyun) Briski, Lauren (Eric) Hampton, Carly (Jason) Johnson, Michael Gasaway, and 12 great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death...