Obituary

Anna "Cookie" Preuss, 75, of Gary, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL and Buchanan, MI, passed away on September 19, 2021. She is survived by her son; Michael (Joanie) Blakeney, grandsons; James Blakeney and Jonathan Blakeney, and siblings; John, Jimmy and Donald. Preceded in death by her parents; Vernon and Marian Kerr (nee Harbach), and siblings; Vernon, Mary, Bill, Francis, Richard, Fern, Cindy and Ray.   Cookie worked as a bartender for many years at the American Legion in Calumet City, IL and then at the Moose Lodge in Buchanan,

Kenneth Maurice Stewart was born on April 25, 1971 in Gary, Indiana to Peeler Edmonds and Claudia Dell Stewart. Kenneth was the baby of 7 children. He passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at age 50. Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory wife: Yvette C Stewart, one son Kevon (KJ) Stewart, two sisters Claudine Stewart, Deborah Stewart, one brother Curtis Stewart, and a host of other relatives and friends.

David Wayne Kiedys Sr. was loved by many, including his significant other of 30 years; Deborah McCarron, his children; Beverly Kiedys, David Kiedys Jr. and Tom Kiedys, Grandchildren; Michael Rico, Eric Rico, Alec Kiedys, Devon Kiedys, Nathan Kiedys, Caiden Kiedys and Mason Kiedys, Great Grandson; Michael Rico Jr., and Siblings; Rosemary, Steven, Anthony, Richie and Joseph. Preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Rosemary Kiedys. David was a great man whose heart was full, no matter the weather. He loved those who loved him and he had an energy

Ronald "Ron" Villarreal passed on September 11, 2021. He is survived by his daughters; Michelle (Jon) Hogan, Vanessa (late Richard Canada) Mourning, Nicole (Jason Graves) Villarreal, 8 Grandchildren, brothers; Richard (Kerry) Villarreal and James (Debbie) Villarreal. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Evelyn Villarreal. Ron will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.