Linda P. Brooks-Petro (née Kay), age 77, of Whiting, Indiana; formerly of Shelby, MI went to her heavenly home November 22, 2022. She was born September 3, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, AR to James “Leonard” and Pearl L. (née Philput) Kay. Her family moved to Shelby, MI when Linda was 8 years old where she attended Piper School and eventually graduated from Shelby Public Schools. Linda’s family ran Kay’s Restaurant in Shelby for several years where...

Jane F. Kubik-Haney (née Bezak), age 82, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away November 18, 2022 with her loving family at her side in Warsaw, Indiana. She leaves behind her husband Dennis L. Haney; son Joseph (Jill) Kubik; daughter Janet C. Kubik; stepdaughter Amy (Kevin) Thacker; beloved grandchildren: Samantha, Nikolas, Jake, Anthony and Hunter; adored niece Kathleen Marie Sak. Jane also leaves behind many dear friends. Jane was preceded in death by her first...

SSND Associate Nun Barbara Jean Metzinger, age 84, of Chicago, Illinois, born September 25, 1938, left this earth peacefully on November 13, 2022. Her good friends believe that she was led to heaven by her adored saint, Mother Francis Cabrini, as it was Mother Cabrini’s feast day. She is survived by her cat Buddy (the love of her life), her good friends Sherry, Cara and Lupita; sons Martin and Walter Lubawy; and grandson Cole (who she loved and adored very much from afar). She was...

Amanda Jane Nippers, age 25, of Lowell, Indiana passed away November 7, 2022. She is survived by her loving parents: Larry and Angela (née Sztuba) Nippers; dear brothers: Justin (Taylor) and Kyle (Brittany); cherished nephew Dakota; beloved grandmother Brenda Sztuba; numerous special aunts and uncles. Amanda was preceded in death by her grandparents: Ben Sztuba, and Bo and Shirley Nippers. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Castle...

Alejandro Fabian Navarro Torres, age 38, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away October 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Iwona (née Kleczewska); adored children: Jenny, Alejandra, Ivan, Alejandro Jr., Angel, Chula, Alessandro; beloved parents Jaime and Aida (née Torres) Navarro; dear brothers: Fernando, Norberto and Johnathon; numerous cherished nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 9:30...

Patricia A. Bowman (nee Embry), age 79 of S. Chicago Heights passed away on Thursday October 28th 2022. Devoted mother of Dennis (Bridget) Bowman and Darrin Bowman. Loving grandmother to Ashley (Tim) Hinton, David (Caitrionna) Pierce, Samuel, Shane, Ryan, Pamela, Nate and William. Great grandma of 7.   She was also survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husband William Bowman, son Daniel Bowman.   Private...

Patrick Cahill Sr., age 95, of Lansing, Illinois passed away October 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving children: Cathy (Larry) Radford, Patty (Kevin) Vine and Patrick Jr. “P.J.”; adored grandchildren: T.J., Larry III, Eddie, Crystal, Amanda, Robert, Nick and Amber; many cherished great-grandchildren; numerous dear nieces and nephews. Patrick was preceded in death by his beloved wife Catherine “Vi”. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 28, 2022 at...

John R. Scarborough, age 54, of Steger, Illinois passed away October 22, 2022. He was born to Jerry Scarborough and Charlene (née Hayden) Hill on October 27, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. John is survived by his loving wife Lisa Jurgenson Scarborough; cherished children: Kyle, Jake, Shane and stepson Curtis; numerous precious grandchildren; dear sister Sue; special nieces: Megan and Ema. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at...

Anna Marie Bakker (née Hoisington), age 94, of Lansing, Illinois passed away October 19, 2022 in Hobart, Indiana. She is survived by her loving sons: Jeffrey (Nancy), Todd and Neil; cherished grandchildren: Bryan Bakker, Brent (Carolyn) Bakker and Elizabeth (Joe) Hopkins; precious great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Isla, Harrison, Eleanor, Madeline and Millie; dear sisters: Sandra Ciccotelli and Karen (Roger) Brandt. Anna Marie was preceded in death by her...

Raffaele Walter Bruno, age 83, passed away in Texas on October 13, 2022. He was born in San Lucido, Italy on August 13, 1939 to Isadora and Ermelinda (née Alo) Bruno. He moved to America at age twenty and got married to Clotilda Ana Alo in October of 1960. Together they had a baby daughter Debra Mary in August of 1962. Raffaele had a dual citizenship in Italy and in the United States. He worked at Dressels Bakery for over twenty-five years. He later worked in the Water...