Steger Funeral Home

Beverly M. Heft (nee Behm) age 93 of Crown Point, Indiana formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on September 26, 2023.  Beloved wife to the late Carl (d.2009).  Loving mother to Carl (Jayne) Heft Jr. and Craig (Holly) Heft; mother in law to Ken Koch.  Beautiful grandmother to Kathy Rockwood, Patricia Koch, Tina (Eric) Switzer, Kelly (Michael) Jinks, Tammy (David) Maksa, Kandy (Jason) Weinert and Craig (Jessica) Heft Jr.; great grandmother of 17 (one on the way) and great great grandmother of 4 (one on the way).  Dear sister to Harry (Gail) Behm Jr.  Preceded in death by her daughter Carol Koch, sister Delores (John) Mednansky and great granddaughter Taryn Mae Jinks.

Visitation Monday, October 2^nd  from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Road), Chicago Heights, IL 60411.  Lying in state on Tuesday from 10AM until service at 11AM, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 330 W Highland, Chicago Heights, IL.  Interment:  St Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Flossmoor, Illinois.     Info: (708) 754-0016.

Leona R. Carlson (nee Matthias) age 87 longtime resident of Crete, Illinois.   Loving wife to the late Mauritz “Lenny”.  Beloved mother to Sherry (late Kurt) Bushno, Kandy (Scott) Smith, Daniel Carlson, David Carlson, Kristina (Rick) Bruns and Kathryn Baker.  Beautiful grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 7.  Cherished sister to Wilber ‘Sam’ (Rose) Matthias.  Dear Aunt to Bob, Debbie and Patti.  Leona worked for several years at Rogers & Holland Jewelry and a longtime parishioner at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Visitation Wednesday, September 27^th from 4pm to 8pm at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois.  Lying in state on Thursday, September 28 from 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1393 Elizabeth Street, Crete, Illinois.  Interment:  Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, Illinois.  Info: (708) 672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

Joetta M. Smith (Nee Throw) age 76 resident of Crete, Illinois passed away on September 19, 2023. Beloved wife of Dennis.  Loving mother of Michelle (the late Lee) Thompson and Brenda (Scott) Langan.  Cherished grandmother of Delaney, Makenna and Kristen.  Great grandmother of Eric and Zelda.  Dear sister of Wayne (Pam) Throw, the late Donna (the late Richard) Malec and the late Bob Throw.  Close family friend of Coleen.

Memorial visitation Friday, September 29, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until time of service 7:00 P.M. at the Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600.   cretefuneralhome.com

Brooke C. Allen-Alfaro age 38 of University Park, Illinois passed away on September 14, 2023.  Born on July 28th, 1985 in Harvey, Illinois to the Late Derrick Allen and Barbara (nee Dierking) Malloy. Loving husband David Alfaro; beloved mother to Kaley Alfaro, Isabella Alfaro and David Alfaro Jr.  Beautiful granddaughter to Donna (Allen) Manard & late Robert Allen and late Wayne & late Marlene Dierking.  Dear sister to Ashley Avery (Adam) Pieczynski and Alexis Lewis (Devin) Sons.  Fond in laws Daniel Alfaro,  Rebecca Villarreal and brother in law Daniel (Melissa) Alfaro Jr., Andrew Alfaro, and sister in law Viviana Alfaro.   Brooke leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Paul M. Carlos Jr., age 80, longtime resident of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2023. He was born December 1, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul M. Carlos Sr. and Dorothy R. (Baker) Carlos.

Growing up Paul lived in Calumet City, IL and attended TF South High School. Paul met Elizabeth (Betty) Windauer and were married on October 9, 1965, which Paul described as “the best day of his life!”  Paul retired after 47 years of service as a UA Local 130 Plumber and worked on many iconic buildings in Chicago including:  Sears Tower, John Hancock, Wrigley Building, Tribune Towers, Northwestern Prentice Building, and the Congress Hotel. Paul finished his plumbing career working for McCormick Place.

Paul and Betty were married for 53 years during which time they traveled the world during retirement. Paul was an avid sports fan and athlete playing football, baseball, basketball, and track during his youth. He shared his love of sports with his three sons and coached their football (Crete Bulldogs) and baseball (Crete Baseball) teams. Paul was a devoted sports fan and die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

He is survived by his children:  Paul M Carlos III (Victoria) of Lawton, MI., Anthony R. Carlos (Karen) of Schaumburg, IL., Brian T. Carlos (Trang) of Bartlett, IL.; his grandchildren:  Lauren, Allison, Emily, Robert, Danny, Kelli, Kara and Nicholas; his brother Frank W. Carlos of Chicago, IL; sister Ruth M. Palis of Schererville, IN.  He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth L. Carlos.

Friends may gather with his family on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 3 – 8pm at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, IL  60417.  His Funeral service will be held at 10 am on October 2, 2023, at St. Liborius Parish, 71 W. 35^th Street, Steger, IL  60475.  Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W. 111^th St, Alsip, IL  60803, following mass. Luncheon to follow at Jenny’s Grill, Chicago Ridge, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org).

Katherina “Katy” M. Morrison (nee Siegmeyer) age 70 of Villa Park, Illinois passed away on September 14, 2023.  Born on October 5, 1952 to the late John and Elisabeth (nee Kuhn) Siegmeyer.  Beloved wife of 46 years to Daniel.   Loving mother to Daniel (Zareen), Robert (Adam), Andrew, Stephen (Cindy) and Joseph.   Beautiful grandmother to Bilal, Oliver, Stephen, Alexander, Elizabeth and Axel.   Dear sister to Brigitte (Dennis) Archie, Hans (Mary) Siegmeyer and Ruth (Chris) Shepard. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Katy will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Visitation and service on Tuesday, September 19th from 2PM until the time of funeral service at 7PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Info:  (708) 754-0016.