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James John Bambulas

James John Bambulas

Jun 26, 2020

James John Bambulas, age 86, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Carol A. Bambulas, nee Coleman. Loving father of Connie (John) Jeka and John (Tammalynn) Bambulas. Cherished grandfather of Steven Nowicki, David (Karolyn) Capodagli, Hollie Bambulas, and Andrew Bahm; great-grandfather of Aiden and Riley Capodagli. Dear brother of the...

Wilmina Lanting

Wilmina Lanting

Jun 26, 2020

Wilmina Lanting, nee Rutgers, age 99, of South Holland, IL, was taken  to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. George Lanting; loving mother of the late Ruth Lanting, James (Jan) Lanting, David (Jan) Lanting, William (Jan) Lanting, Lammert George Lanting, Daniel Lanting, Jeanne (Tom) Venhuizen, Philip...

Gerald E. Dejong

Gerald E. Dejong

Jun 26, 2020

Gerald E. DeJong, born on September 19, 1951 closed the chapter on his earthly life to start the chapter of his Eternal Life on June 26, 2020.  Beloved husband of Martha DeJong, nee Homans.  Loving father of Kristina Armendariz, Eric (Brandyn) Armendariz, and Paul (April) Armendariz. Devoted grandfather of Sean, Lilly, Jackson, Sophie, Landon, Mayana, and Selena.  Dear brother...

Angelina D Klyczek

Angelina D Klyczek

Jun 25, 2020

Angelina “Angie” Klyczek , age 84, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert Klyczek. Loving mother of Renee (Dennis) Nordstrom, Robert (Catherine) Klyczek, Maxine (Kevin) Wolfe, and Earl Klyczek. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Gilda (Norman) Hoevker, and the late...

Barbara Lynn Heldt

Barbara Lynn Heldt

Jun 25, 2020

Barbara L. Heldt, nee Swingler, age 76, of Schererville, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Larry L. Heldt. Loving mother of Michael Heldt, Christopher (Donna) Heldt, and Jennifer (Jon Nelson) Zarlinga. Cherished grandmother of Jason, Sarah, Caitlin, Nicholas, Mackenzie and Madelyn. Great grandmother of Sophia, Andrew and...

Dorothy G. Voss

Dorothy G. Voss

Jun 24, 2020

Dorothy G. Voss, nee Vree, age 92, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Floyd “Joe” Voss. Loving mother of Nancy (Glen) Wiersema, Barry (late Pam) Voss, and Craig (late Mary) Voss. Cherished grandmother of Carli (Karl) Doorn, Chad (Michelle) Wiersema, Conan (Sheri) Wiersema,...

John B. Witvoet

John B. Witvoet

Jun 23, 2020

John B. Witvoet, age 90, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Joann C. Witvoet, nee Smit. Loving father of Boyd “Bud” (late Ellen) Witvoet, Beverly Witvoet, and Judy (Jerry) DeVries. Cherished grandfather of Robert (Chris) Witvoet, Amanda (Will) McMahan, Wayne Douma Jr., Kristina Douma, Jonathan Douma, Jacob (Anabel) DeVries,...

Gertrude Elizabeth Themer

Gertrude Elizabeth Themer

Jun 19, 2020

Gertrude Elizabeth Themer, age 75, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020. Beloved sister of Carol Risley. Loving aunt of Mandy (Rodney) Furbush, Late James O. (Jennifer) Freeman, and Cynthia (John) Kelley. Great aunt of Sarah, Cristopher, Amber Lamphere, and Gabrielle Freeman. Gertrude was preceded in death by her loving parents; Grover Boicken...

John Van Gennep

John Van Gennep

Jun 19, 2020

John Van Gennep, age 86, of Lowell, IN formerly of South Holland, IL passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.  Beloved husband of Patricia Van Gennep, nee Smail.  Loving father of Janet (Chip) Sobek, John (Kris) Van Gennep and Jim "Whitey" (Donna) Van Gennep.  Grandfather of Stacy, Jake, Ryne, Rachael, Riley, Nikole, and John. Step brother of the late Gerald...

Catherine Rosalie Dreixler

Catherine Rosalie Dreixler

Jun 18, 2020

Catherine Rosalie Dreixler, nee Tempel, age 78, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully one day before her 79 th birthday on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Charles “Chuck” Dreixler Sr. Loving mother of John (Julie) Dreixler, Karen (James) Hrones, Thomas (Kathie) Dreixler, Charles (Gina) Dreixler Jr., Sharon (Richard) Kiser, and Cheryl (Frank) Dickeson. Cherished grandmother of 24...

Richard "Dick" Elston

Richard "Dick" Elston

Jun 18, 2020

Richard “Dick” E. Elston, MStg USMC (Ret), age 90, of Dyer, IN passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Doris.  Loving father of Scott Elston and Cynthia (Terry) Phillips.  Devoted grandfather of Terriko (Michael) Griffin and Richard Elston and great-grandfather of Kristin, Joeseph, and Yumi.  Dear brother of the late Charles Lowell Elston.  Also preceded...

Christie Anne Harkins

Christie Anne Harkins

Jun 17, 2020

Christie Harkins, nee Hoving, age 55, of Lemont, IL, passed away June 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Marvin Harkins Jr.  Loving mother of Ryan (Rebecca) Hoving and Melissa Harkins. Cherished grandmother of Reagan Hoving. Dear sister of the late Alan (Greta) Hoving, Daniel (Michele) Hoving, late Cheryl (Mark) Grossnickle, Pamela (Robert) Pansa, Heather (Joseph) Woodward, and the late Holly...

Andrea Lynn Travis

Andrea Lynn Travis

Jun 15, 2020

Andrea Lynn Travis, age 55, of Dolton, IL, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.  Loving companion of Eric Smitt. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and late Yvonne Travis. Dear sister of Melody (Randy) Femnella, Kimberly (Garry) Thompson, the late Kyle (Larry) Kasza, Graham (Nancy) Travis, Cindy Kaszaulous, Clarice (Charlie White) Miceli, and Brian Travis. Loving aunt and great...

Calvin D. Jansen

Calvin D. Jansen

Jun 15, 2020

Calvin D. Jansen, age 95, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2020.  Loving husband of 72 years to the late Jo Anne S. Jansen, nee Ridder, married on Veterans Day 11/11/1947.  Devoted father of Paula (Dave) Spence, Patricia (Jesse) Marcano, and Jerry (Alina) Jansen.  Proud grandfather of Kammie (Ryan) Valerius,...

Delores J. Shevchenko

Delores J. Shevchenko

Jun 14, 2020

Delores J. Shevchenko, nee Thomas, age 87, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Harold Shevchenko. Loving mother of Gerald (Chris) Shevchenko, late Shirley Shevchenko, Joanne (Randy) Eenigenburg, and Joy (Martin Carter) Chnupa. Proud grandmother of Drew (Melinda) Eenigenburg, Dan (Katie) Eenigenburg, Dale (Lynne) Eenigenburg,...

Bruno T. Kozlowski Jr.

Bruno T. Kozlowski Jr.

Jun 14, 2020

Bruno T. Kozlowski Jr., age 61, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020.  Loving son of the late Bruno Sr. and the late Mary Ann Kozlowski.  Dear brother of Mari (late Timothy) Smelko and Steven (Elena) Kozlowski.  Kind uncle of Meryl (Brian George Sr.) Smelko, Carlyn (James Woerpel) Smelko, Sydney (Nicholas Licciardone) Smelko, Nicholaus (Stefanie) Kozlowski,...

Esther Elizabeth Johnston

Esther Elizabeth Johnston

Jun 11, 2020

Esther Elizabeth Johnston, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. Beloved wife of Edward Johnston. Loving mother of Carolyn Johnston, Edward (Frances) Johnston, Michael (Candice Justice) Johnston, and the late Robert Johnston. Cherished grandmother of Terra (Joe Senese) Morganelli, Robert (Bethany Rogers) Morganelli, Russell Johnston, David Johnston, and Jenna Johnston. Great grandmother of Jordan,...

Eric T. Bonelli

Eric T. Bonelli

Jun 11, 2020

Eric T. Bonelli, age 32, of Schererville, IN, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020.  Beloved son of Pamela Bonelli and Thomas Bonelli. Step-son of Victoria Bonelli. Dear fiancé of Jennifer Kubart.  Loving father of Cayden James Bonelli.  Brother of Joseph (Tara) Bonelli. Step-brother of Donald Oksanen and Jennifer (Ryan) Olson. Uncle of Savannah, Arianna, Brett, and Everett.  Dear friend...

Charles R. Prutsman

Charles R. Prutsman

Jun 9, 2020

Charles R. Prutsman, age 66, of Park Forest, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Loving husband of Susan Schuler. Devoted father of Stephanie Perez and David (Sheila) Prutsman.  Proud grandfather of Jordyn, Kylee, Anthony, Ryan, and Charlee.  Dear brother of Patricia Prutsman, Gerald (Laura) Prutsman, and the late Carol Prutsman, and late Alan (Robin) Prutsman.  Wonderful uncle...

John E. Van Kalker

John E. Van Kalker

Jun 8, 2020

John E. Van Kalker , age 84, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.   Beloved husband of Barbara Van Kalker, nee Molenhouse.  Loving father of Ronald (Nancy) Van Kalker, Richard (Darci) Van Kalker, Gerald (Heidi) Van Kalker and John R. (Debbie) Van Kalker.  Step-father of Jerry (Sheila) Zeldenrust. Proud grandfather of Justin, Jason,...

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