
Joetta M. Smith
Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Memorial visitation Friday, September 29, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Service Date: 09/29/2023
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
Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Friday, Sept. 22 from 4pm to 8pm
Service Date: 09/23/2023
Cemetery: Zion Lutheran Cemetery Route 1, Crete, Illinois (Map-it)
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.
Flowers can be ordered through The Flower Depot in South Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Visitation Friday, September 22nd from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Funeral Service on Saturday at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment: Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

Paul M. Carlos, Jr.
Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home - Crete, IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Sunday, October 1st from 3pm to 8pm
Service Date: 10/02/2023
Place of Service: St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W 35th Street, Steger, Illinois (Map-it)
Cemetery: Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery 6001 West 111th street, Alsip, Illinois (Map-it)
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. 35th Street, Steger, IL 60475. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th 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" Morrison
Funeral Home: Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home - Chicago Heights, IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Tuesday, September 19 from 2pm until service 7pm
Service Date: 09/19/2023
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.

Mark J. Scheel
Funeral Home: Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home - Chicago Heights, IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Celebration of Life on September 30, 2023
Mark J. Scheel age 66 resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on August 25, 2023. Loving husband to Linda (nee Watson); beloved father to Diane L. Jukovich; ‘poppy’ to Christopher and Cain. Beautiful son to Joan (nee Zacharias) and the late Alfred Scheel. Dear brother to Janet (Christopher) Keating, Sandy Scheel, James (Donna) Scheel and Terry (JJ) Hamer. Fond uncle to Amanda (RJ) Arnott, Andrew Scheel, Steven Hamer and John Hamer. He will be missed by everyone who knew him; especially his golfing buddies.
Celebrating of life on Saturday, September 30th from 4P.M. to 6P.M. at Glenwoodie Golf Club, 19301 S. State Street, Glenwood, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 754-0016.

Kenneth G. Schaefer
Funeral Home: Monee Funeral Home - Monee, IL (Map-it)
Kenneth G. Schaefer, 83, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. and most recently residing with his daughter in Monee, IL, sadly passed away on August 11, 2023 at his daughters residence in Monee, IL. He was a kind, quiet man who really enjoyed the simple things in life; loved and respected by many.
Kenneth was born on July 30, 1940 to George Schaefer and Bernice (Paska) Schaefer. He is survived by his brother George (Mary) Schaefer and his sister Christine (Thomas) Ryan.
Kenneth retired from Andrew Corp. in 1995. He grew up in Lincoln Estates, Frankfort, IL of where he held many fond memories. He enjoyed time spent on his computer and in previous years metal detecting. Anyone who knew him knew his love for his puppy dogs, Chloe being his most recent.
Kenneth Married Cheryl (Button) Schaefer who preceded him in death on June 16, 2016. They shared many years of love and memories together.
He had four children with Deena Lamble: James (Crystal) Schaefer, Kevin (Julie Ball) Schaefer, Greg Schaefer (late), and Kelly (Michelle) Schaefer.
He had two children with his loving wife Cheryl Schaefer: Jennifer Schaefer and Julie (Kevin Boerst) Schaefer.
He was a loving grandfather. He had a total of seven grandchildren.
He will be cremated, and following his wishes there will be no services held. In lieu of flowers, donations to organizations that support dementia and Parkinson’s research and treatment would be appreciated in his memory.
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On April 18, 2009 we opened Grant Park Funeral Home located at 309 Dixie Highway in Grant Park, Illinois. We are honored to serve the families of Grant Park and surrounding areas.
This beautiful home and property was purchased and then renovated to add a chapel. The rest of the lovely home remains exactly as when it was purchased.
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