Evie Bell Banks, age 83, of Chicago, Illinois passed away December 5, 2023. She was born to Wilvin and Mozelle (née Simpson) Albea on November 27, 1940 in Dryer, Tennessee. She is survived by her cherished family including her husband Willie C. Banks Sr. who honorably served in the United States Army. Mrs. Banks will be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.  

Manuel D. Herrera, age 74, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away December 5, 2023 in East Chicago, Indiana. He was born to Manuel and Socorro Herrera on December 18, 1948 in Mexico. Manuel is survived by his cherished family including his wife Yolanda and their children. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 with a visitation on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 13, 2023...

Please Note Updated Service Details    Gregory A. Platta, age 70, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away December 2, 2023. He was born to Harry and Ernestine (née Pehowski) Platta on March 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. Gregory is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth (née Reed); cherished children Cynthia (Kerry) Peach, Gregory Jr. Platta, Greg (Tabitha) Lewis and Mike (Christina) Platta; numerous precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Charles David Sullivan, age 59, of Gary, Indiana passed away at his home on December 2, 2023. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.    

Nicholas C. Contreras, age 87, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away December 1, 2023 in Munster, Indiana. Nicholas was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 11, 1936. He honorably served in the United States Army. Private services entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Homes of Calumet City, Illinois and Dyer, Indiana.      

Marianne Prokop, age 70, of Dyer, Indiana passed away November 30, 2023 in Munster, Indiana. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.  

John H. “Plotchie” VanNatter, 84, of Hammond, IN passed away the evening of November 26, 2023. His theme song could have been Tubthumping by Chumbawamba, “I get knocked down, but I get up again...” as he never let the effects of the stoke suffered in April 2022 keep him down. Throughout his illness, he showed nothing but strength and determination, and his family cherished the extra time with him. This Thanksgiving was a chance for him to be with most of his...

Linda F. Humphrey (née Horton), age 79, of Gary, Indiana passed away November 26, 2023 in Munster, Indiana. Private services entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.    

Frances A. Maznaritz, age 81, of Union Mills, Indiana passed away November 26, 2023 at her home with her loved ones at her side. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.      

Dr. Herbert R. Yancey, age 80, of Dolton, Illinois passed away November 25, 2023 in Munster, Indiana. Private services entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Homes of Dyer, Indiana and Calumet City, Illinois.