Karen C. Howse
Feb 10, 2020
Karen C. Howse, nee Blain, age 74, of Lansing, IL, was welcomed into her new home by her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 10, 2020. Beloved wife of Pastor Greg Howse. Loving mother of Christine (George) Madden and Jonathan Howse. Cherished grandmother of Alexis Anderson, Hannah Madden, and Caleb Madden. Karen was very active at Cornerstone Christian...
Virginia J. Kotynski
Feb 10, 2020
Virginia J. (Ginny) Kotynski, 94, the mother of nine and a deeply committed Christian, died Feb. 10 of natural causes in a North Aurora, IL nursing home. She had been suffering from memory loss.
Visitation will be at 4-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel, 649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL, and 9-10 a.m.,...
Shirley J. Zylstra
Feb 8, 2020
Shirley J. Zylstra, nee Sittema, age 94, Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerald A. Zylstra. Loving mother of Dale M. (Lori) Zylstra, late Claudia J. Zylstra, late Richard J. Zylstra, Douglas W. (Pam) Zylstra, Miriam L. DeWindt, Colleen S. (Todd) Vander Woude and mother-in-law of Kris Zylstra. Devoted grandmother of...
George H. Beezhold
Feb 8, 2020
George H. Beezhold, age 82, of Munster, IN, was welcomed into his new home by his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Anita Beezhold, nee Lenderink. Loving father of Carol (Joel) Van Drunen, the late Cathy Peerbolte, Caryn Wiltjer, the late Carrie Beezhold (infant), Camie (Dale) Hillegonds, and Carisa Beezhold. Cherished...
Robert B. Ettema
Feb 7, 2020
Robert B. Ettema, age 81, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Maxine Ettema, nee Stewart. Loving father of the late Michael Patrick Ettema, Julie (Michael) Wiencek, Rebecca (Timothy) Schultz, and the late Jennifer Ettema. Devoted grandfather of Michael Wiencek, Sarah (Mark) Meekma, Katy Schultz, and Emma Wiencek and great-grandfather...
Mary C. Parks
Feb 5, 2020
Mary C. Parks, nee Regan, age 95, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David Parks. Loving mother of the late Dennis Parks, Carol (Ray Rutledge) Parks, Nancy (Timothy) Quick, and David Parks. Cherished grandmother to six grandchildren. Great grandmother of ten great-grandchildren. Fond sister of Rosemary Stegbauer, Virginia...
Rev. Harold I. Wahl Jr.
Feb 5, 2020
Rev. Harold I. Wahl Jr., age 72, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Shirley Wahl, nee Nelson. Loving father of Abigail (Shaun) Ignowski and Judith (Joshua) Witvoet. Proud Papa of Ethan and Tyler. Dear brother of Martha (late Richard) Wickham and Elaine Wahl. Cherished godfather of Colleen Virzi.
Visitation Sunday,...
Mark A. Chiaramonte
Feb 5, 2020
Mark A. Chiaramonte, age 63, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Loving husband of Patti Chiaramonte, nee Clark. Devoted father of Chris (Becky) Chiaramonte, Matt (Kaycie) Chiaramonte, and Danielle Chiaramonte. Dear brother of Brian (Laura) Chiaramonte, Kelly (Billy) Klaff, Renee (Joe) Juric, and the late Cheryl (Dennis) Barrett. Kind uncle, cousin, nephew, and brother-in-law of many. ...
Albert Buiter
Feb 4, 2020
Albert Buiter, age 81, of Crete, IL, was called home to glory on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Jean K. Buiter, nee Zandstra. Loving father of Cheryl (Dave) Dotson, the late Albert Wayne Buiter, and Karen (Dale) Huizenga. Dear grandfather of Joshua (Bonnie) Dotson, Jori (Michael) Staal and Jim Dotson; great-grandfather of Landon, Lana, Jordan,...
Marlene D. Uittenbogaard
Feb 2, 2020
Marlene D. Uittenbogaard, nee Stalman, age 83, of South Holland, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Darald Uittenbogaard. Loving mother of Cynthia (late Jim) Meyer, Richard (Barb) Uittenbogaard, and Darlene “Dee” Uittenbogaard. Devoted grandmother of Michelle Schuurman, Michael (Danielle) Schuurman, Nora (Bill) Kornblum, Mark (Angela) Uittenbogaard, and...
Owen J. Deckinga
Feb 2, 2020
Owen Deckinga, “Big O”, was destined in life to haul trash, and he was happiest on The Truck. He sadly “turned in his keys” on February 2, 2020.
Born on August 9, 1943, to John and Annette Deckinga, and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Owen was the first of the six...
Betty A. Greenfield
Feb 1, 2020
Betty A. Greenfield, nee Granberg, age 83, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2020. Loving wife of the late William G. Greenfield. Devoted mother of William C. (Nancy) Greenfield, Debora (Todd) Oliver-Cooper, Michael Greenfield, Robert Greenfield, Elizabeth (Jeff) Mickolayck, and the late Brian Greenfield. Proud grandmother of 12; great-grandmother...
Clara Stob
Feb 1, 2020
Clara Stob, nee Wichers, age 88, went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Garry Stob, Sr. Loving mother of Clara Lou (Kenneth) Jager, Loralie (Dennis) Mitchell, Garry (Jeanne) Stob, Jr., Tom (Denise) Stob, Michael (Donna) Stob and David (Ruth) Stob. Devoted grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 48. Dear sister of...
Geraldine M. Dennis
Jan 30, 2020
Geraldine M. Dennis, nee Hughes, age 76, of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2020. Beloved Wife of the late Marvel Dennis. Loving mother of Melinda Romo, Brenda (Ernie) Siriani, Dennis Schultz, Julie (Joe) Smith, Holly Cox, Laura (Ronny) Corley, and Shelley Dennis. Cherished grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of...
Clayton Gene Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Clayton Gene Smith, age 77, of Steger, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Cheril Smith, nee Stebbens. Loving father of Gary (Karen) Smith and Denise (Pat) Felter. Cherished grandfather of Megan (Joey Miller) Micheau, Matthew (Chelsea) Micheau and Brittany (James Bourdeau) Curtis; great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Delores (Late Louie) Rogge and...
Clarence E. Fike
Jan 29, 2020
Clarence E. Fike, age 100, late of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Loving husband of 63 years to the late Eleanor F. Fike, nee Wille. Devoted father of Barbara (Richard) Carlson, Douglas (Nancy) Fike, and Paul Fike. Proud grandfather of Gregory (Lisa) Fike, and Steven (Dona) Fike; great-grandfather of Braden, Rachel, Collin, Dylan, and Wrigley. Kind...
Doris E. Bohney
Jan 28, 2020
Doris E. Bohney, nee Reiplinger, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Victor R. Bohney. Loving mother of Barbara Bohney, Linda Bohney, Patty Bohney, Carol Bohney, and Donald Bohney. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Miles, Emily Miles, Nicole Bohney, Joshua Bohney, Caroline Bohney, and Cecelia Bohney. ...
Judy Nigro
Jan 23, 2020
Judy Marie Nigro, nee Presnak, Age 75, of South Florida, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Peter Anthony Nigro. Loving mother of Ron (Crystal) Nigro, Debbie (Bill) Myers, late David Nigro, Peter (Katie) Nigro and Dan (Kathy) Nigro. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Kyle, Samantha, Krystal, Peyton, Olivia, Alyssa...
Barbara Ann Hayes
Jan 23, 2020
Barbara Ann Hayes, nee Johnson, age 81, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Hayes. Dear sister of Connie (Tim) Borchert, Sandra (Roy) Mason, the late Earl (late Jeanette) Johnson, the late Marvin (Carolyn) Johnson and the late James (Janell) Johnson. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Elaine R. Wick
Jan 22, 2020
Elaine R. Wick, nee Messerschmidt, age 90, of Dolton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Wick for 70 years. Devoted mother of Linda Clarke, Tom (Betty) Wick, Jeff (Jan) Wick and Karen (Scott Shockley) Wick. Proud grandmother of Jason, Justin, Steve, Doug, Mike, Kevin and Christie; great-grandmother of Olivia, Kayleigh,...
