It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean Shroyer on July 15, 2025. Michael was born October 30th 1964 in Kewanee IL, to Howard Shroyer and Kathryn (Williams) Shroyer. Michael graduated from Wethersfield Elementary School before moving to Homewood, IL where he attended H-F[Read More…]
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Obituary: Michael Francis Ormsby | Sept. 9, 2025
Michael Francis Ormsby, 76, recently of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2025. He lived a life rooted in faith, family and community. Mike was born in Chicago Oct. 31, 1948, and grew up in Homewood, where his friends knew him as “Ozzy” and “Mike.” He was[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Warner Hindsley | Aug. 26, 2025
Robert Warner Hindsley died peacefully on August 26, 2025. Serving as a respected music educator in the community, he will be remembered not only for sharing the gift of music, but also for instilling the values of integrity, persistence and compassion for others. Robert “Bob” Hindsley was born on Oct.[Read More…]
Obituary: George E. Mitchell
George E. Mitchell, age 88, U.S. Army veteran, beloved husband of 67 years of Mary Kay Mitchell: loving father of George, Mary (Duane) Nichols, Gregory, Michael and Charles Mitchell; dear grandfather of Maggie (Tom), Michaela (Dan), Michael (Selena), Jeremy, Samantha, Nicole, Nicholas, Daniel (Isabela), Canyon and Brooks; cherished great grandfather[Read More…]
Obituary: Beryll ‘BJ’ Yates-Heiferman
Beryll “BJ” Yates-Heiferman, a lifelong animal rescue advocate known for her warmth, humor, and deep devotion to both people and pets, died on Aug. 1, 2025, at her home in Homewood. Throughout her life, BJ had a special gift for pairing people with the pets who belonged in their lives.[Read More…]
Obituary: Wendell ‘Wendy’ Earl Yonker | Jan. 15, 1924 – May 29, 2025
Wendell “Wendy” Earl Yonker, age 101, of Palos Heights, IL was welcomed into Heaven Wednesday, May 29, 2025. He was born January 15, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Son of the late Martin James and Catherine (Hoort) Yonker. Wendell is preceded by his wife of 73 years Dorothy Persenaire Yonker, daughter[Read More…]
Homewood Disposal founder dies at 101
Wendell “Wendy” Yonker, who founded Homewood Disposal in 1956, died Wednesday, May 29. He was 101. Mr. Yonker served in World War II as a radioman on the SS William A. Coulter in the Pacific, surviving a kamikaze attack near the Philippines. After the war, he was in the construction[Read More…]
Obituary: Joe ‘Alan’ Long | April 5, 1942 – April 18, 2025
Joe “Alan” Long, 83, of Traverse City, died Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1942 in Logansport, Indiana the son of Joe Dweese and Ruby Pauline (Searer) Long. He graduated from Purdue University with a Doctorate Degree in Psychology. Alan was a Psychologist in Private Practice[Read More…]
Obituary: Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Pratscher
Anthony John Pratscher, 72, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Feb. 19. In Homewood, he was known as “Tony the Mailman” who walked the downtown business district route until he retired in 2017. Mr. Pratscher was a native of Thornton, Illinois. An accomplished drummer, he crisscrossed the United States and[Read More…]
Obituary: Jayne R. Burghardt
Jayne R. Burghardt died Jan. 28 after a long illness. She was 100 years old. At the time of her death, she lived in Flossmoor. Originally from Ohio, she met her husband, Bill, at a USO Club event during World War II. They married in 1946 and moved to Park[Read More…]
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