Irene P Gehrke, 96, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on April 9, 2024 in Merrillville, IN. Irene was born in Chicago, IL to John & Agusta Dietrich on November 15, 1927. She married Harry Gehrke, Jr. on September 9, 1950 in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Gehrke, son Michael Gehrke & daughter Charry Gehrke. Irene is survived by son Kurt Gehrke (Sharon), daughter Gretchen Lane (the late Roger), son Glenn Gehrke (Beth), daughter Ann Momcilovic (Eli), Peter...

Adrian Garfield Miller Sr., affectionately known as "Bug" to those who knew and loved him, was born on July 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Born to James and Vivian Miller, he was a cherished addition to the Miller family. Though his beloved parents have since passed, their legacy endures through the remarkable life that Adrian led.  A proud product of the Chicago Public School system. Adrian's early life was marked by his active participation in the ROTC and his...

Janet Reese Barnes, a cherished mother, grandmother, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on March 27th at her home in Olympia Fields. No formal services will be held to honor her memory. Janet was born on November 26th, 1940, in Seattle, WA, to Marjorie and Otto Reese. She spent her formative years in Decatur, IL, and later married William Edward Ousley Barnes on May 29th, 1971, in Chicago, IL. Janet was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where she...

Scott M Koutsky, 69, of Orland Park, passed away on March 26, 2024 at his home. Scott was born in Chicago Heights to George and Joan Koutsky on August 6, 1954.  He married Aroon Vanasantakul on August 28, 1999. Scott worked as a Financial Advisor for Prudential and various investment firms until he retired.  He was a musical enthusiast and an avid gardener.   Scott is preceded in death by George and Joan (Kirkwood) Koutsky.  His son Ryan and his brother Roy...

Bobby Thornton age 81 of Park Forest, passed away on February 28th, 2024.  Visitations will be March 8th from 2pm-8pm at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Directors Funeral services will be held March 9th from 1-3pm at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Directors officiating Pastor Kendell Ford of Woodsonville Missionary Baptist church located in Munfordville Kentucky. Interment will be private. Bobby Thornton was born in Munfordville Kentucky to Howard Thornton and Emma Maxey on March 4th, 1942. He went to...

Elsa, 48, of Melrose Park, passed away on February 20th 2024 in Matteson. Friday, March 1st at 3 PM will be the Visitation for Elsa Perez Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, March 2nd.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lain & Sullivan. Elsa was born in  Melrose Park to Albertano and Josefina Martinez on August 12, 1975.  She went to school at Maywood.  She married Francisco Perez on March 16, 1996 in Chicago....

Christopher Zimmerman of Matteson IL passed away peacefully on February 14th 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Marcia (Cavanagh),daughter Christina, son Donald, and sisters Darlene and Jill (Loveless).       Christopher graduated Rich East High School and then served in the Navy. He worked as a surgical nurse at St. James hospital before retiring and traveling the world with his wife Marcia    

Cleve Thompson (superman) September  1938- February 2024 Loving son, husband and father Cleve Thompson Sr.  was  born and raised in Charleston MS.  He was known for his love of sports and work ethics. He relocated to Chicago where  he would marry his first wife  Juanita, who preceded him in death. From that union three children were born.  Cleve Jr. Vanetta and Vanessa. Cleve eventually found employment as a laborer at U.S. Steel where he retired from after...

Mary Marcella Dolske, a life long resident of Park Forest, IL passed away on February 3, 2024 in Hazel Crest, IL.  Mary was born on January 16, 1952 to Harry and Margaret Dolske in Chicago Heights, IL. She attended Rich East High School. She worked for The Elisabeth Ludeman Center as a caregiver for 30 years. She loved helping others and giving back and her life expressed just that not only through her career but her personality.  Mary is preceded in death by her...