Joseph A. Sannasardo
Feb 8, 2025
Joseph A. Sannasardo, age 86, of Merrillville, IN, formerly North Side of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025. Loving husband of Angela S. Sannasardo, nee Sansone, and former wife Rosaleen Sannasardo, nee McHugh. Devoted father of Joli (Bob) Sumoski, and Christina (Todd) Hatley. Cherished grandfather of Ava, Elena, Vivian, Royce, and Cira. Dear brother of Sr....
Mason Michael Cheely
Feb 5, 2025
Mason Michael Cheely, age 28, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Beloved son of Wanda Reynolds, nee Begesha, and the late Timothy Reynolds. Loving brother to Erin Katherine Cheely. Nephew to John (Deirdra) Begesha, Rhonda (Robert) Anco and Robin Begesha. Fond cousin and friend to many. Mason was loved by many and his presence will be deeply missed....
Kenneth D. Koster
Feb 5, 2025
Kenneth D. Koster, age 73 of Cedar Lake, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Beloved husband of the late LaVonda Koster, nee Wilkinson. Dear brother of James Koster, Terry (late Curtis) Nelson, and Rodney (Janis) Koster. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear special friend of Linda Binkowski. Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and...
Shirley A. Sakal
Feb 4, 2025
Shirley A. Sakal, nee Metzger age 92, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alex Sakal. Loving mother of Diane (Ralph) Gutwa, Nancy (Roy) Ghiotto, and Barbara Sakal. Cherished grandmother of Erin (Brad) Parson. Great grandma of Noelle. Dear sister of Richard (late Carol) Metzger, and the late Robert Metzger. Dear...
Grace G. Sowa
Feb 4, 2025
Grace G. Sowa, nee Vesce, age 101, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Sowa Sr. Loving mother of Diane (late Al) Serczyk, Richard (Sharon) Sowa, the late Joseph (Patricia) Sowa, and the late Cheryl Sowa. Proud grandmother of Jamie (Joe) Brennan, Angela (James) Tilton, Joseph (Jenni) Sowa, Brian...
Oke Lee Pearson
Feb 2, 2025
Oke Lee Pearson, age 96 of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Alayne A. Pearson, nee Ahbe. Loving father of Oke (Patrice) Pearson, Stuart (Khawlah) Pearson, and Lisa (Joe) Melone. Dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Oke and Mildred Pearson and 2 brothers and 1...
Roger C. Lefers
Feb 2, 2025
Roger C. Lefers, age 79, of Olympia Fields, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Roger was born on May 5, 1945 in Chester, South Dakota to Edmund and Florence Lefers. He was the third born of six children. He attended Corsica Christian School and Dakota Christian High School. He was the first of his family...
Valerie P. Miller
Feb 1, 2025
Valerie P. Miller, nee Jones, age 66, of South Holland, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beloved wife of John Miller. Loving mother of Bria Miller, Coty Terry and her husband Joshua Terry, Asia Miller, and Madison Miller. Proud grandmother of Bella and Carter Massey. Dear sister of four siblings. Kind aunt...
Bruce Lee Lareau
Feb 1, 2025
Bruce Lee LaReau, age 84, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. LaReau, nee Dekker. Loving father of Michael (Carrie) LaReau, Mark (Lisa) LaReau, and Julie (Eric) Johnsen. Proud grandfather of Danielle (Dan) Bultema, Ryan (Mary) LaReau, Caitlyn (Eric) Jaraczewski, Eric (Sarah) LaReau, Daniel...
Bruce L. Nootbaar
Feb 1, 2025
Bruce L. Nootbaar, age 55, of Thornton, IL, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Loving husband of Julie M. Nootbaar. Cherished son of Gene and the late Viola Nootbaar, nee VanderGiessen. Dear brother of Terry (Rick) Collum and Steve (Julie) Nootbaar. Bruce was a systems administrator for many years at Crete Monee School District...
Rhoda Joy Jablonski
Jan 31, 2025
Rhoda Joy Jablonski, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Beloved wife of Bruce Jablonski. Loving mother of Jason Hansen and Jody (Ryan) Yonan. Grandmother of Aryanah, Alijah, Analise, and Alec. Dear sister of Bonnie (James) Mooney, late Lori (late Ronald) Carter, and late Thelma Wernicke. Preceded in death by her...
Arthur R. Mccoy Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Arthur R. McCoy Jr. (Junior), age 55, late of Northport, AL formerly of Sauk Village IL passed away suddenly January 31, 2025. Arthur is survived by his wife Tammy (Muhm) McCoy, sons Nikolas (Taylor) McCoy U.S. Army, Chris (Cody) Kitts of Tennessee, two grandchildren, mother Brenda Barth of Tennessee, sister Misty McCoy of Tennessee, brothers-in-law Vince (Sara)...
Howard Tim Alan Jongsma
Jan 29, 2025
Howard Tim Alan Jongsma, age 61, of Lynwood, IL, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Devoted father of Kiana Jongsma. Cherished son of Harry and the late Joyce Jongsma. Dear brother of Penny (Dennis) Triezenberg, Daniel (late Patricia (Maria)) Jongsma, and Judith (John) Bobalik. Special cousin to Doug Klitz. Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews.
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Mary Kathryn Koster
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Kathryn Koster, nee Gilmore, age 92, of South Holland, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Koster. Loving mother of Susan (Gregory) Turner, Kathy Wagenaar, Linda (Daniel) Eizenga, Wayne (Holly) Koster, Janet (Paul) Van Kley, and Carol Koster. Cherished grandmother of Gail (Terry) Walter,...
Ellen M. David
Jan 26, 2025
Ellen M. David, nee Kause, age 82, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. David. Loving mother of Barbara (Jeff) Couser and Lesley (David) Swanson. Devoted grandmother of Travis Couser, Amanda (Andrew) Boss, Nathan Couser, Jonathan (Cassaundra) Swanson, Heather (Matthew) Gerritas, and Courtney (Noah) Giebink. Great-grandmother...
Marcella A. Weidenaar
Jan 26, 2025
Click here to watch the live stream of Marcella's funeral service https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/ Marcella A. Weidenaar, age 102, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete/South Holland, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harold R. Weidenaar. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Weidenaar, Cheryl (Philip) Bradon, Ronald (Nancy) Weidenaar, and Kristine (Jack) Olthoff. Grandmother of...
Elisabeth Lynn Knot
Jan 26, 2025
Elisabeth Lynn Knot, age 23, formerly of Flossmoor, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Beloved daughter of Craig and Deborah (nee Blauw) Knot. Loving sister of Andrew Knot, Mariel (Brian) Haverdink, Anneke (Logan) Vos, David Knot, and Juliana Knot. Devoted aunt of Naomi, Beate, Thomas, and Wilhelmina. Cherished...
Jill E Dover
Jan 25, 2025
Jill E Dover, nee Roesner, age 65, of Manteno, IL, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 25, 2025. Beloved wife of Bryan Dover. Loving mother April Dover, Christy (Jeff) Brennan, Kelly Dover, and Brenda (Dominic) Garza. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Haley, Abbey, Kaela, Jacob, and Dominic Jr. Great grandmother of Pheobe. Dear sister of Jeffrey (Mary) Roesner and Randy (Lisa)...
Sandra J. Dekker
Jan 25, 2025
Sandra J. Dekker, nee Zeilenga, age 91, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Loving wife of her first husband, the late Clarence “Sonny" Boersma (Ken and Betty’s father) and her second husband the late Harry A. Dekker (Scott, Jeff and Jill’s father, who adopted Ken...
Robert J. "Barefoot Bob" Mazrimas
Jan 22, 2025
Robert J. “Barefoot Bob” Mazrimas, age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday January 22, 2025. Loving husband of Darlene F. Mazrimas, nee Bush. Devoted father of Anne (Jason) Joers. Cherished grandpa of Savannah Reynolds and Michael Joers; great-grandpa of Axl Reynolds. Dear brother of Joseph (Judith) Mazrimas. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Alice Mazrimas. ...
