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John Louis Bodnar Sr.

John Louis Bodnar Sr.

Dec 22, 2019

John Louis Bodnar Sr., age 79, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Yolanda Bodnar, nee Johnson. Devoted father of John (Wendy) Bodnar, Janette (Peter) Rebeles, and the late Donald Bodnar, who passed away December 19, 2019. Dear grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of three.  Preceded in death by his parents Julius and Velma Bodnar....

Henry W. Luebke

Henry W. Luebke

Dec 19, 2019

Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL,  passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli.  Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke.  Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla.  Dear brother-in-law of...

Willie Franklin Edwards

Willie Franklin Edwards

Dec 19, 2019

Willie Franklin Edwards, age 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved father of Sharon M. Ryals, J. Denise Hays, and Daryl F. Edwards. Cherished grandfather/great grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Dear brother of Roy, Charles, Larry Edwards, and Jean Swanson, and the late Luberta Marfisi. Willie was a retired...

Donald Arthur Bodnar

Donald Arthur Bodnar

Dec 19, 2019

Donald Arthur Bodnar, age 56, of Griffith, IN, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Dear son of Yolanda and the late John Bodnar Sr.. Loving brother of John (Wendy) Bodnar and Janette (Peter) Rebeles.

A visitation for Donald Bodnar and his father John L. Bodnar Sr. will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until...

Joseph S. Haggard

Joseph S. Haggard

Dec 19, 2019

Joseph S. Haggard, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Joyce Haggard, nee Fairchild. Loving father of Richard Haggard, Sherry (William) Lightcap, and Joseph Haggard Jr. Dear brother of James Haggard and Grace Wuerzinger. Preceded in death by his parents James and Edna Haggard. Joseph...

Richard O. Winsted

Richard O. Winsted

Dec 19, 2019

Richard O. Winsted , age 66, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Betty Winsted, nee Embry. Loving father of Don (Debbie) Zych, Terry (Annette) Saberhagen, George (Sandy) Winsted, and Angel (Scott) Zivkovich.  Cherished grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Rosemary Doyle, Sandra...

Denise Calhoun

Denise Calhoun

Dec 18, 2019

Denise Calhoun went home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Denise was born November 1, 1954 in Chicago, IL to the late Tom and Pearl Porter. Denise attended both Austin and Westinghouse High School. Denise was employed at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and retired after 25 years of continuous service. In...

Stanley R. Zack

Stanley R. Zack

Dec 17, 2019

Rev. Stanley R. “Stan the Man” Zack, age 65, late of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  Beloved husband of Sheila Zack, nee Young.  Loving dad of Jason (Jennifer) Zack, and Jennifer (Paul) Brooks.  Proud papa of Cheyenne, Caitlin, Cayleigh Zack, and Zachariah, Evan, and Eli Brooks.  Dear brother of Samuel Zack, Sherry Patterson, and...

Erna Lydia Sophia Moeller

Erna Lydia Sophia Moeller

Dec 16, 2019

Erna Lydia Sophia Moeller, nee Segert, age 96, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur F. Moeller.  Loving mother of Arthur (Cherri) Moeller, Carol (Melvin) Wilkens, Darrell (Dana) Moeller, and Keith Moeller. Devoted grandmother of Renee (Tom) Heraty, Heidi (Brad) Davis, and Lindsey (Kevin) Golle, and April Moeller and...

David Howard Besser

David Howard Besser

Dec 16, 2019

David Howard Besser, age 58, of Thornton, IL, after a courageous battle with cancer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2019. He was at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Deanne (Witvoet) Besser for 37 years. Loving father of Chandra (Ray) Besser Ondrejka, Amber (Joey) Fransen, and Briana Besser....

Ethel B. Oliver

Ethel B. Oliver

Dec 15, 2019

Ethel B. Oliver , nee Jordan, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband John Henry Oliver. Loving mother of Larry (Faquitta) Bonner, late Steven (Jennifer) Bonner, late Sherman (later Irma) Bonner, late Jackie Woods, and Arnold (Robin) Woods.  Proud grandmother of...

Lindsey R. Kamstra

Lindsey R. Kamstra

Dec 14, 2019

Lindsey R. Kamstra, age 32, of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Loving mother of Jayden. Dear daughter of Brian and Patrice (nee Tarabori) Kamstra.  Devoted sister of Kara Kamstra and Christopher Kamstra.  Cherished niece and cousin to many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Visitation Wednesday, December 18,...

Joan Carol Klomp

Joan Carol Klomp

Dec 13, 2019

Joan C. Klomp, nee Deenik, age 67, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Klomp. Loving mother of Joleen (Matthew) McGuire and Janell (Nathaniel) McGuire.  Cherished Hamma of Micah and Jordyn.  Dear sister of Connie (Robert) Reitsma, Douglas (Ruth) Deenik, Russell (Betty) Deenik and Greg (Marie) Deenik.  Preceded...

Julia Spyksma

Julia Spyksma

Dec 13, 2019

Julia Stienstra Spyksma, nee Spiekhout, age 94, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.   Beloved wife of the late Richard Stienstra Sr. and the late August Spyksma.  Loving mother of  Richard (Linda) Stienstra II, Warren (Linda) Stienstra, Wayne Stienstra, Donald (Thea) Stienstra, John (Mary Kay) Stienstra, and the late Arlene (Kenneth) VanderZee. Devoted grandmother of 16...

Lucille M. Zegley

Lucille M. Zegley

Dec 13, 2019

Lucille M. Zegley , nee Urban, age 92, of  Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Zegley. Loving mom of Gerald (Tricia) Zegley, Thomas Zegley, Robert  Zegley Jr., James (Peggy) Zegley, and Nancy (Fiancé David Jacobs) Ward.  Cherished grandma of 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation,...

Maurice W Woosnam

Maurice W Woosnam

Dec 11, 2019

Maurice (Moe) W. Woosnam, age 68, of Momence, IL, passed away peacefully, December 11, 2019. Beloved husband of 49 years to Cheryl Woosnam nee Peterson. Loving father of Keri (Gary) Smith, Kyle (Margaret) Woosnam, Kirsten (Michael) Whittemore, and Kale Woosnam. Cherished grandfather of Josephine, Elizabeth, Brady, Samuel, and William. Dear brother of Patricia (Timothy) O’Leary. Maurice was preceded in death...

Kathleen A. Molyneaux

Kathleen A. Molyneaux

Dec 10, 2019

Kathleen A. Molyneaux, age 58, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully December 10, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Ronald and Alice Malyneaux.  Cherished sister of Ronald (Nancy) Molyneaux and Carl (Beth) Molyneaux. Fond aunt of Laura (Adam) Maurath, Gretchen, and Luke. Kathleen will be missed by all who knew her.

Visitation Saturday , December 14, 2019...

Clyde D. Hewlett

Clyde D. Hewlett

Dec 9, 2019

Clyde D. Hewlett, age 86, of Munster, IN, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019.  Loving husband of Shirley Hewlett, nee Miller.  Devoted father of Douglas Hewlett, Michael (Veronica) Hewlett, Denise (Michael) Gibson, and Margaret (Jeffrey) Halton; Step-father of Steve Myers.  Proud grandfather of Daniel Hewlett, Rick (Lisa) Runge, Michael (Carrie) Hall, April (Matthew) Fritz, Rachel (Chad) Kueterman, Rebecca (Jason)...

Elloise H. Vandemerkt

Elloise H. Vandemerkt

Dec 8, 2019

Elloise H. Vandemerkt, nee Minneman, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving children. Loving mother of Christine (Daniel) Geisler, Thomas (late Nancy) Vandemerkt, and Susan (Mark) Warner.  Dear sister of Jackie (Eldon) Buss.  Preceded in death by her husband Herbert W. Vandemerkt, her parents Rev. Harry and Liddy Minneman,...

Ann G. Wories

Ann G. Wories

Dec 8, 2019

Ann Wories, nee Eshuis, age 90, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2019.  Wife of the late Bert Wories Sr.  Loving mother of Margo Wories, Bert (Gail) Wories Jr., Richard (Julie) Wories and Ed Wories.  Dear Oma of Julia (Mike) Stelzner, Craig (Christine) Wories, Valerie (Nate) Stam,...

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