Kerr-Parzygnot Family of Funeral Homes

Ruth A. Elson (nee Sheller) age 83 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on September 5, 2026.  Beloved wife to the late Michael Sr. (d.2019).  Loving mother to Michael (Eden) Elson Jr.; step sons Erik (Teresa) Wood and Shaun Wood.   Beautiful grandmother to Anya Elson, Ben Pitlik, Noah Pitlik, Alexis Wood and the late Drake Wood. Cherished sister to Alice Sheller, and Mary Kevoian. Preceded in death by her siblings Irene Gray, John T., James, Walter, David Sheller and her parents John and Alice (nee Trischler) Sheller.

Visitation Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.  at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Road), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Visitation on Tuesday September 15^th at Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA from 9AM until time of service at 12 Noon following with a burial at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.     Info: (708) 754-0016.

Donald L. Wegrzyn age 87 of Apache Junction, Arizona formally a longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois prior to 28 years resident of Apache Junction, Arizona.  He attended St.  Anne Grade School and Bloom Township High School prior to Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois graduating with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering.  Employed by Columbia Tool Steel Company in various technical positions for 30 years, and then 7 years at Inland Steel, East Chicago, Indiana as a Sr. Staff Metallurgist, retired in 1996 and moved to Apache Junction, AZ.

Son of the late Louis P. Wegrzyn and late Louise W. (nee Maier) Wegrzyn.  Beloved brother to the late James (late Helen) and the late Mary Louise (Frank) Angone.  Cherished uncle to Ken (Kathy) Wegrzyn, Bob (Mary) Wegrzyn, Luanne (Christopher) Watson, Karen (Naoanmasek) Wegrzyn, Kevin (Michelle) Angone, Jason (Victoria) Angone, and the late Bryan Angone, Mike Wegrzyn and Mary Jucius.

Family and friends will meet in the vestibule of St. Liborius Church, 71West 25^th Street, Steger, Illinois for a one hour visitation on Saturday, September 12^th from 10AM until the time of funeral mass at 11AM at St Liborius Church, 35^th and Halsted, Steger, Illinois. Interment: Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, Illinois.

Arrangement entrusted to Steger Funeral Home 125 E. Steger Road (34th St.) in Steger, IL 60475. Info. 708-755-3400.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don’s name to Mount Saint Francis, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis, IN 47146 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org/ Donate #1, would be appreciated by the Wegrzyn family.

Carolyn F. Riegel, age 83 of Crete, IL, formerly of Beecher, passed away on September 1, 2026.

Loving mother of Lori (Grant) Hult of Wheatfield, IN and Debby (Mike) Lexow of Manhattan, IL. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Amanda) Lexow, Carlie (fiancé James Coros) Hult, Katie Hult and Samantha (fiancé Zach Broadhurst) Lexow. Great grandmother of Calder Lexow. Sister to Eileen Gunska, and Ken (Carol) Bruns.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Leon H. Riegel, her parents Martin and Amanda Bruns, in-laws Harold and Leona (Siefker) Riegel and brother-in-law, Joseph Gunska.

Carolyn was born October 27, 1942, in Beecher IL. She was baptized on November 8, 1942, confirmed March 25, 1956, and married Leon on June 20, 1964, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Beecher, IL.

After marriage she became a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Crete, IL. Where she volunteered for a variety of duties over the years, including Alter Guild, Ladies Aid, Home and School, Girl Pioneer Leader and was on the Finance Board.

She loved going to the cottage on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by many.

Visitation Thursday, September 3^rd   from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois.  Lying in state on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1610 Main Street, Crete, Illinois.  Burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, Illinois.   Info: (708) 672-7600

Patrick Robert Danielewicz Sr., 53 of Grant Park, Illinois passed away on August 19, 2026.  He was born on August 28, 1972 to the late Patrica and Harold Danielewicz.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Sarah Danielewicz and their two children Colten and his wife Ana Danielewicz, of Austin, Texas and Dakota Danielewicz, 24 of Grant Park, Illinois; son Patrick Danielewicz Jr. 36 and his daughter Nova, 12 of Florida; brother and Joseph H. Danielewicz of Steger, Illinois.

Patrick dedicated 34 years of his life to the Ford Motor Company at the Chicago Assembly Plant before retiring.  His many years there are an important part of his life and a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Patrick was passionate about weightlifting and had a deep interest in World Affairs and history.  He enjoyed learning about the past, keeping up with what is happening around the world, and sharing his thoughts and knowledge with those close to him.

Life does not always follow the path we expect, and Patrick’s journey was uniquely his own.  He leaves behind a family who loved him, a lifetime of shared memories, and people whose lives will forever carry a piece of his story.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Harold Danielewicz.

Those who knew and loved Patrick will remember him in their own special way.   May he now find peace and rest.

Arrangements entrusted to Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, IL  (708) 672-7600.

Diana D. Hook (nee Hedges) age 86, of Crete, Illinois passed away on August 26, 2026.  Cherished daughter to the late Elmer and Dorothy (nee Brady) Hedges.  Loving mother to Christie Nevel and Michelle (Jim) Moniak.  Beautiful grandmother to Eric Elza and Jeffrey Elza; great grandmother of 4.  Dear sister to Gerry (late William) Reichert and Georgette (Don) Seehausen. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Hook.  Diana worked for Dr. Collin’s at Suburban Heights Medical and was a homemaker.  Diana for many years was a Dolly Parton impersonator for Hollywood Look A Likes.  Diana will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Visitation Tuesday, September 1^st from 3pm until 8pm at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois.   Funeral Mass at 10AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.    Internment: Washington Memory Gardens Cemetery, Homewood, Illinois.    Info: (708) 672-7600.