Obituaries

Carolyn May Wakeman (nee Shalley), age 92, passed away on September 9, 2020. She was born March 31, 1928 in Adel, Iowa. Carol grew up in Iowa and married Jack Wakeman June 19, 1954.They moved to Thornton, IL and raised their three daughters there. Carol was on the School Board and created and made the stained glass piece in the town library. After Jack retired

Mary Lora "Sylvia" S. Thompson, 89, passed away on September 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was formerly married to the late Dr. William Richard Thompson of Warwick, R.I. In recent years Sylvia resided with her daughter Kathryn Angela Thompson and her partner Linda Kowalski in Valparaiso, Indiana, where she adored watching the deer and other wildlife of her adopted home. A lifetime

Nancy Robertson, 77, of Gary, IN passed away on September 3, 2020. She is survived by her children; Randy R. Robertson, Marshall D. (Juli) Robertson, Joseph T. (Michelle) Robertson , Kelly J. (Peter) Estrada , Fifteen grandchildren & one  on the way, and four great-grandchildren & one on the way. Preceded in death by her husband Hershall Robertson, father; Annual Mesker and mother; Betty Kramer,

George Nelson Jr., 76, of Demotte, IN passed away on September 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Deborah Nelson, Son; Steven Nelson, Daughter; Lisa (Kevin) Mergins, and Grandchildren; Robbie, Darcy and Patrick.

Carla Jeanne Steitz Wozniak Zink, 61, passed away on Thursday evening, August 27th in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Glenwood, IL on March 24th, 1959 and graduate from Homewood-Flossmoor in 1977. Carla's life touched many and memories of her will continue to live with all who have known her. She also enjoyed photography, music and was passionate about political issues.