Steger Funeral Home

Providing quality funeral services in the South Suburban Chicago area since 1891

Juan C. Gonzalez

Funeral Home: Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home - Chicago Heights, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: Monday 12/11 from 3pm to 8pm (service from 6pm to 7pm)
Service Date: 12/12/2023
Cemetery: Skyline Memorial Park 248 S Governors Highway, Monee, Illinois (Map-it)

Juan C. Gonzalez age 69 of longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on December 7, 2023. Loving husband to Guadalupe V (Ruiz); beloved father to Juan R. (Janneth) Gonzalez. Dear brother to Amalia Gonzalez (Silvestre Gonzalez), Manuela Gonzalez (Pascual Cordova), Justino Gonzalez (Maria Cordova), Faustina Gonzalez (Adolfo Escamilla), Antonia Gonzalez (Juan Ruiz), Hermelinda Gonzalez (Albino), and Nensia Gonzalez (Juan Ruiz). And dear brother in law to Pete Ruiz (Madeline ), Gloria Kogler (Alan ), Virginia Douglas( James), Olga Ruiz, John Ruiz(Debbie ), Frank Ruiz (Patricia), Cindy Ruiz (Martin Contreras), Nancy Gómez (Mauro), and Brian Ruiz. Fond uncle to many.

Visitation Monday, December 11 from 3pm to 8pm with a service from 6pm to 7pm at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Road), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Funeral service on Tuesday at 10AM at the funeral home. Interment: Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Illinois. Info:(708) 754- 0016.

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Peter Ristau

Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2pm to 7pm

Peter Ristau age 85 former resident of the Chicago’s East Side and then longtime resident of Crete, Illinois passed away on December 1, 2023 He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruno Ristau and Anita (nee Halbeck) Cooley, his brothers Jurgen Ristau and John Cooley, and his granddaughter Emily Ristau.

He was born in Berlin, Germany in June of 1938 and found the love of his life MaryAnn (nee Ster) shortly after arriving to the United States. They were happily married for 65 years. He was loving father to Susan (Donald) Dixon, Peter A. (Denise) Ristau, Karen (James) Petrassi, Michael (Leslie) Ristau, Amy (Todd) Gatzke and Erich (Cindy Updyke) Ristau. His children held a special place in his heart. Peter was proud grandfather to Peter Jr., Jessica, Donald Jr., Andrew, Ashlie, Alexandria, Danielle, Dominique, Ty, John Peter, Michaella, Katie, and LeAnne. He felt blessed to be called Great Grandpa by Autumn, Cameron, Reese, Rhett, Calvin, Carter, Iris, Evelynn, Mia, Aubrie, Adam, Madison – with one on the way.

Peter was a hard worker and passionate about his role as a Tool & Die supervisor at the Ford Stamping Plant for 35 years. He served proudly in the Air Force Reserves. Peter was an active member at the East Side United Methodist Church and worked closely with the youth group. He was very creative and enjoyed painting and gardening. Peter loved cars and you could find him tinkering in the garage often. If he wasn’t working on a car, he would enjoy attending car shows. Peter was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan.

He will be missed dearly but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation Tuesday, December 12^th from 2pm to 7pm at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Funeral and Burial are private. Info: (708) 672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

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Dennis L. Matthias

Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: Memorial at church: Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, Illinois 9AM until service Noon
Service Date: 12/09/2023

Dennis L. Matthias age 81 of Crete, Illinois passed away on December 3, 2023. Loving husband to the late Ruth Ann (d.2018); beloved father to Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Matthias, Steven (Stacy) Matthias and Pamelyn (Scott) Meldeau. Beautiful grandfather of 6. Dear brother to Delmar (Barb) Matthias, Judy (late Robert) Risvold and Beverly (Tom) Alberts. Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Irene (nee Heldt) Matthias. Dennis was a crane operator for Ford Motor and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Donations can be made in Dennis’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, Illinois or Lightway Hospice in Joliet, Illinois.

Memorial Gathering & Service on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 Noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1393 Elizabeth in Crete, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600. cretefuneralhome.com

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Melinda J. Hardy

Funeral Home: Monee Funeral Home - Monee, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: At church: St Paul Lutheran Church on Monday, December 11 at 9AM
Service Date: 12/11/2023
Place of Service: St Paul Lutheran Church 6201 Vollmer road, Matteson, IL (Map-it)
Cemetery: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Road Elwood, Illinois 60421, Elwood, Illinois (Map-it)

Melinda J. Hardy (nee Faber) age 62 of Monee, Illinois passed away on December 4, 2023. Loving wife of 34 years to Robert; beloved mother to Jenifer Churchill, James Hardy and Christopher Hardy. Cherished grandmother to JR Churchill and Alyssa Churchill. Beautiful sister to Marcy Faber and James (Dawn) Faber. Dear daughter to Verna (Nee Veltema) and the late Warren Faber. Melinda served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a nurse for local hospitals.

Visitation and Funeral service on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 9AM until time of service at 11AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Road in Matteson, Illinois. Burial with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Monee Funeral Home 5450 Wilson St. (at Governors Hwy.), Monee, IL. 60449 Info: (708) 534-0016.

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Jack T. Wojack

Funeral Home: Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home - Chicago Heights, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: Memorial gathering Sunday December 17th from 1PM until mass at 5PM
Service Date: 12/17/2023

Jack T. Wojack age 73 of Crestwood, Illinois passed away on December 3, 2023. Loving partner Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Rick; beloved father to Aaron (Anna Sapozhnikova) Wojack, Alison (Henry) Kibilka and Alec (Julie) Wojack. Beautiful grandfather to William and Christopher Wojack. Dear brother to Carl (Linda) Wojack. Fond uncle to Adam (Wendy) Wojack and great uncle to Masen and Raquel Wojack. Preceded in death by his parents Adam and Genevieve (Rutkowski) Wojack.

Memorial gathering on Sunday, December 17^th from 1pm until the time of mass at 5pm at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. (708) 754-0016.

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U.S. Veteran

Leonard Henry Streib

Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)

Visitation: Saturday, December 9th from 9AM until services 11AM
Service Date: 12/09/2023
Cemetery: Zion Lutheran Cemetery Route 1, Crete, Illinois (Map-it)

Leonard H. Streib age 92 longtime resident of Steger, Illinois passed away on November 30, 2023. Beautiful son to the late Fred and the late Helen (nee Oldendorf) Streib born on September 1, 1931. Beloved brother to the late Leona (late Tom) Donnelly, Lucille (Ron) Davis and Rose Ann (late Charles) Batterman. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Step daughter Charlotte (Donald) Rosetti; granddaughter Jennifer Lacer and grandson Wade Pawlicki; three great grandsons. Loving husband of 40 years to the late Lucile (nee Hamm) 2007. Leonard was the owner for over 40 years of AAA Services, member of the Chicago Heights VFW, member of Zion Lutheran Church and served in the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers donations in Leonard name can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Crete, Illinois.

Visitation and service on Saturday, December 9^th from 9AM until the time of service at 11AM at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Interment: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

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Steger Funeral Home

On July 4, 2005 the new Steger Funeral Home was opened, located at 125 E. Steger Road (34th St.) in Steger, Illinois. Steger residents now have a choice in funeral homes.

This is a beautiful, modern facility with everything on the main level. No stairs here and there’s easy handicap access. As you enter Steger Funeral Home you’ll be greeted by a lovely seating area with a fireplace and a fully restored genuine Steger Grand Piano, built right here in Steger in the 1890’s.

We strive to serve only one family at a time at this location and will do our best to ensure you have the entire facility to yourself. The visitation chapel includes a 42” monitor to display your complimentary DVD. You will not be disappointed with this facility.

Each of our locations is owned by our family and operated by our family and caring staff. At each location we offer Traditional Funeral Service, Memorials, Cremations and Funeral Pre-Planning. It is our privilege to serve you and your family read more...