Peter Theodore Nyquist
Sep 26, 2020
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Peter Theodore Nyquist, 71, of Shelbyville, Tennessee entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 26 after a swift battle with cancer. Pete was a beloved husband to his wife, Beth, of 46 years, a loving father to Sarah (Josh) and Jill (Kevin), a proud grandfather of Tyler, Jordan, Mary Beth, Grant, Alyssa,...
Mike Starr
Sep 25, 2020
Mike Starr, age 101, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary E. Starr, nee Hero. Devoted father of Jean (Bruno) Davidovich, David Starr, and Michael (Shalini Taneja) Starr. Proud grandfather of Laura (John Freeman) Davidovich, Michael (Maria) Davidovich, and Jamie (Clifton) Van Winkle; great-grandfather of Ava and Addyson Van...
Cynthia G. Dejong
Sep 23, 2020
Cynthia G. DeJong, nee Van Heest, age 77, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Loving mother of David (Karen) DeJong, Melissa (Edward) Vree, and Scott (Katy) DeJong. Proud grandmother of Alan (Katelyn) Vree, Amanda Vree, and Luke DeJong. Great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Marlene (Harry) Jabaay, Gary (Sheila) Van Heest, the late...
Judith Sue Miedema
Sep 23, 2020
Judith Sue Miedema, age 78, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Beloved sister of Jacquelyn (Raymond) Bolhouse, Jim (Linda) Miedema, and Joan Miedema. Cherished aunt of 7 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Tunis and Susan Miedema. Judith was a Christian School teacher who taught at Lansing Christian School for many...
Arthur Gerald De Young
Sep 22, 2020
Arthur Gerald De Young, age 89, of St. Anne, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born in South Holland, IL, the son of Peter and Anna Schaap-DeYoung. Beloved husband of Gladys De Young, nee Koster, whom he married on December 18, 1953. Loving father of Alan (Laurie) DeYoung, Gary (Vicki) DeYoung, Karen (Doug)...
Pearl C. Larsen
Sep 21, 2020
Pearl C. Larsen, age 80, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Larsen. Loving mother of David (Charles) and Timothy (Jane) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Lucia, Theodore, and Amelia Larsen. Dear sister of J.D. Golden, Christine E. Hollowell, and Jean Washburn. Pearl was preceded in death by a...
Paulino Herrera Villasano
Sep 21, 2020
Paulino Herrera Villasano, age 69, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Survived by his beloved wife Maria De La Luz Herrera, nee Ponce. Loving father of Paulo Fabian (Jennifer) Herrera, Carlo Herrera, and Lisette Herrera. Proud grandfather of Carter, Avery, and Penelope. Devoted son of Xavier and the late Antonia Herrera. Dear brother of Maria Teresa...
Audrey H. Jucknowski
Sep 20, 2020
Audrey H. Jucknowski (nee Schuhrke), age 77, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 with her husband and daughter at her side. Devoted wife of John W. Jucknowski of 56 years. Survived by her adoring daughter, Lori Ann (David) Williams. Beloved sister of A. Carl (Geri) Schuhrke, Rosemarie (late Ernest) Diekman, Adeline (late...
Edwin A. Rozendal
Sep 20, 2020
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Edwin “Ed” A. Rozendal, age 75, of Lansing, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Beloved husband of 52 years to Beverly Rozendal, nee Frieling. Loving father of Linda (Dean) Bosman, Dan (Sheri) Rozendal, Doug (Jill) Rozendal, and Lori (Chad) VanOverloop. ...
Kari Lynn Kort
Sep 17, 2020
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Kari Lynn Kort, nee VanderWoude, age 48, of Saint John, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Charles “Chip” R. Kort. Loving mother of Caleb (Laura), Isaac, Andrew, and Ellie Kort. Cherished daughter of Larry and Nancy VanderWoude. Dear sister of Wendy (Dennis) Woodworth, Randy (Missy) VanderWoude,...
Brian M. Loughlin
Sep 16, 2020
Brian M. Loughlin, age 54, of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Gladys Loughlin, nee Laboy. Loving father of Diana (Daniel) Jongsma. Devoted grandfather of Jacob and Benjamin Jongsma. Dear brother of Kathleen (Thomas) Graf and Beth (Chris) Vogelgesang. Uncle of Alyssa and Ryan Graf and Samuel and Alex Vogelgesang. Preceded in death by...
Ronald C. Mulder
Sep 16, 2020
Ronald C. Mulder, age 92, late of Crete, formerly a longtime resident of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Beloved husband of 32 years, to Shirley J. Mulder, nee Dwyer. Devoted dad of Linda (Tom) Rozenich, Glen (Roberta) Mulder, Rhonda Hesselink, and the late Paula Wityaz. Proud grandpa of Steven, Shawnna, Jessica, Eric, Ashley, Nicole, Kevin,...
Noreen Elizabeth "Nor" O'Neill
Sep 15, 2020
Noreen Elizabeth Lavelle O’Neill, 85, passed away in her home on September 15, 2020 with her family at her side. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Noreen was born April 15, 1935 to Catherine and Tom Lavelle. She was the youngest sister of Mary, Tom and Patsy.
Her young life in Chicago’s Chesterfield...
Stephen A. Toth
Sep 14, 2020
A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN.
Stephen A. Toth, age 81, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Jean Toth (nee Nelson). Loving father...
John M. Biesiada
Sep 13, 2020
John M. Biesiada, age 64, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly, Sunday, September 13, 2020. Beloved husband for 40 years of Katherine Biesiada, nee Kubiak. Loving father of Theresa (Brion) Cooley, Mary Biesiada, Daniel Biesiada, and Angela (Mark) Uittenbogaard. Proud train-loving Grandpa of Benjamin, Christopher, Alexandra, Theodore, Julia, and Andrew. Dear brother of the late William Biesiada and...
John Joseph Hope
Sep 13, 2020
John Joseph Hope, age 89, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Joan M. Hope. Loving father of Thomas (Diane) Hope, Constance Hope, Alan (Thresa) Hope, Sharon (Jim) Umland, and Kathie (David) Absher. Cherished grandfather of Bart, Alex, Gabriel, Isaiah, Alyssa, Elijah, Kiera, Allison (Mark) Luster, Kasey, Nicole (Sam) Watkins,...
Elizabeth Vanderwoude
Sep 13, 2020
Elizabeth “Liz” VanderWoude, nee Spisak, age 69, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Liz was employed by AT&T for 25 years and continued to contribute to the lives of many as was evident by her activities as Secretary Treasurer, Vice President, and President of CWA...
John B. Paolella
Sep 12, 2020
John B. Paolella, age 87, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Ivy Paolella, nee Ziebell. Loving father of Jean (John) Brown, Mark (Marilyn) Paolella, Michael (Sandra) Paolella, and Julie (Ken) Jansky. Cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren. Dear brother of Florence (late Jack) Stapleton, late Andrew Paolella, and the late Carol (late Bill)...
Debra Sue Rodriguez
Sep 10, 2020
Debra Sue Rodriguez, nee Prasco, age 62, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Beloved wife of Ray G. Rodriguez. Loving mother of Caroline (R.J.) Gonzales and Catrina (Jay) Wiley. Cherished grandmother of Reily, Austin, and Madison. Dear sister of Richard Prasco and Barbara Prasco. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Caroline Prasco. Debra...
Mary V. Benard
Sep 8, 2020
Mary V. Benard, nee Barrack, age 94, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Benard. Loving mother of the late Paul T. (Susan) Ziobro, Anthony J. (Linda) Ziobro, the late Edward M. (Irene) Ziobro, Vivian M. (Michael) Michalski, Veronica (Michael) Wrobel, and Gary D. (Moira) Benard. Cherished...
