Melvin H. Devries
Jul 1, 2019
Rev. Melvin H. DeVries, age 94, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Bette W. DeVries, nee Bruin and the late Marcia DeVries, nee Schoeneman. Loving father of John (Ramelle) DeVries, Ann (Mark) Tubbs and Alan (Joy) DeVries; step-father of the late Michael (Ann Marie) Boer, the late Suellyn (Patrick)...
Marilyn Jean Schmal
Jul 1, 2019
Marilyn Jean Schmal, nee Winkler, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Donald Schmal. Loving mother of Warren “Bill” (late Mary) Schmal, Cathy (Gordon) Verbeek, David Schmal, and Scott (Debra) Schmal. Proud grandmother of four; great-grandmother of four. Visitation Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at...
Lloyd Calvin Burkholder
Jun 29, 2019
Lloyd Calvin Burkholder, age 88, of Hobart, IN passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Lloyd married the love of his life, Barbara Jean, 60 years ago on April 4, 1959. Lloyd is survived by his wife Barbara Jean (nee Sikorski); son Brett (Carol); daughters Melissa (Robert) Wermers and Linda (Jeffre y ) Allen. Loving Papa to Derek (Lia)...
Charles August Lindquist
Jun 27, 2019
Charles August Lindquist Charles (Chuck) Lindquist (75) of Steger, Illinois and Mohawk, Michigan passed away June 27, 2019 at Franciscan St. James Health in Olympia Fields, Illinois after a lengthy illness. He was born September 25, 1943 to Gladys and Eino Lindquist. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Carol Marie McGeorge and John Eric...
Howard Allan O'Keefe
Jun 27, 2019
Mr. Howard Allan O’Keefe, age 71 of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Mr. O’Keefe was born on July 1, 1947 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Dorothy Englin O’Keefe. He was a former Glenwood, Illinois Volunteer Fire Fighter for 10 years,...
Irene F. Gall
Jun 25, 2019
Irene F. Gall, nee Fortino, age 93, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leo Gall. Loving mother of Jerry (Margaret) Gall and Susan (Gordon) Anderson. Cherished gram of Steven Anderson. Preceded in death by her parents: Giuseppe and Nancy Fortino and her siblings Primo Rebec, Angeline Rebec, Louise Lolli, Mary...
Annette Wiersma
Jun 23, 2019
Annette (Van Vossen) Wiersma was born on August 15, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Jacob and Clara Van Vossen. She attended grade school and high school in Chicago and then worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company in their accounting department. She experienced both the Great Depression and World War II and relayed many stories of her memory of Pearl...
Marjorie Jane Dorwart
Jun 23, 2019
Marjorie Jane Dorwart, nee Sinclair, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Dorwart. Loving mother of Joan (Philip) Sandstrom. Cherished grandmother of Marjorie (Miguel) Medina, Wayne L. Phillips Jr, and the late James Thomas Franks. Great grandmother of Sophia, Christian, Bayleigh, Abigail, and Isabella. Dear sister of...
Wilma M. Lollock
Jun 23, 2019
Wilma M. Lollock, nee Kovacevich, age 91, late of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lollock and the late Thomas Roach. Loving mother of Thomas (Marge) Roach, James (Jeanette) Roach, Robert (Sandy) Roach, Mary (Keith) Panik, Suze (David) Jones, Debbie (Tom) Varga, JoAnne (John) Gianoli, Mark Lollock, Donna (Dave) Kobar,...
Raul R. Cruz
Jun 22, 2019
R aul R. Cruz, age 79, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22 2019. Loving husband of Esther A. Cruz, nee Rodarte. Devoted father of Mark (Estherlee) Cruz and Cheryl (Bruce) Hall. Proud grandfather of Colin, Ireland, and Lauren. Dear brother of Javier Cruz. Preceded in death by his parents Trinidad and Elvira Cruz. Raul proudly...
Diane M. Gartland
Jun 21, 2019
Diane M. Gartland, age 57, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019. Dearest sister of Elizabeth Figiel, Mary Gartland, Pamela (Robert) Brook, and Michelle Gartland. Proud grandma of Ethan Birkmeyer. Mother of Jessica Birkmeyer. Kind aunt of Kelsie and Karlie Figiel, Emma Evans, and Michael Van Wyk. Best friend of Kim Kulchawik. She was the loving companion...
Helen A. Van Drunen
Jun 21, 2019
Helen A. Van Drunen, nee Frieling, age 85, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Van Drunen. Loving mother of Glenn Van Drunen, Janet (Mark) Tillema, and Roger (Tracy) Van Drunen. Proud grandmother of Abby and Allison Tillema; Andrew Keneson; and Grace and Philip Van...
Kimberly J. Verduin
Jun 20, 2019
Kimberly J. Verduin, age 44, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2019. Beloved daughter of Jim (Donna) Verduin and the late Betty Verduin. Dear sister of Michelle (Brett) Staal, Jim (Mandy) Verduin Jr., and Tim (Mandy) Verduin. Loving aunt of Jake and Dylan Staal; Laila, Sophia, Isaiah, and Joshua Verduin and Gideon Verduin. Cherished granddaughter...
Helen Olthoff
Jun 19, 2019
Helen Olthoff, nee Maodush, age 92, of Olympia Fields, IL formerly of Thornton, IL passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George Olthoff. Loving mother of Jack (Susan) Olthoff and the late Kenneth George Olthoff. She was also preceded in death by her parents Milos and Smiljana (nee Petkovich) Maodush and her brothers and sisters:...
Raymond "Chuck" C Nudi
Jun 18, 2019
Raymond “Chuck” Nudi Jr., age 59 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Paula C. Nudi. Loving father of Lisa (Daisy Medina) Leonard, and the late Tara Leonard. Dear brother of Diana Nudi, Edward (Amy) Nudi, Paul (Tiffany) Nudi, and Jean (Jim) Graves. Cherished grandfather of Antonio Ratliff. Fond uncle of...
Lemuel B. Cockrum
Jun 18, 2019
Lemuel “Bimbo” B. Cockrum, age 68 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 18, 2019. Beloved father of Veray (Ron) Wiley and beloved step-father of Holly (Juan) Trevino. Cherished grandfather of Desiray, Devan, Derek, Analesia, Ashley, and Robert. Great grandfather of Xander and Xylianna. Dear brother of Wendy (Jeff) Stapleton. Lemuel was preceded in death by his siblings;...
Alice Tichgelaar
Jun 16, 2019
Alice Tichgelaar, nee Meyers, age 90, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Richard Tichgelaar. Devoted mother of Richard Tichgelaar and Barbara Tichgelaar. Dear sister of the late Joanne (late Don) Trenning. Fond aunt of Judy (Ken) Yonkman, Janet (Glen) Huisenga, and Darlene (Dan) Sutherland, and many beloved great and...
Helen M. Myers
Jun 16, 2019
Helen M. Myers, nee Ernest, age 95, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Hillis L. Myers. Devoted mother of Mary (Don) Schroeder and Paul (Pam) Myers. Proud grandmother of Nathan (Rachel) Carlberg, Seth (Jennifer) Carlberg, Brandon (Kaiti) Myers, Natalie (Matt) Mills, and Trevor (Rachel) Myers; loving grandma-great of Judah, Jaxon,...
Bernice Schoustra
Jun 15, 2019
Bernice Schoustra, nee Prince, age 89, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2019. Beloved wife of Theodore Schoustra. Devoted mother of Daniel (Donna) Schoustra. Dear sister of Jean (Ray) Deering, the late Ethel Prince, late Harriet Prince, late Fran Prince, and the late Ray (late Catherine) Prince. Preceded in death by her parents Ben and Minnie...
Richard A. Vanderzee
Jun 14, 2019
Richard A. Vanderzee, age 60, of Saint John, IN, passed away June 14, 2019. Beloved father of Bradley and Lauren Vanderzee. Dear brother of Tammy (Gary) Miedema and the late Lynn Skrbina. Preceded in death by his parents Bertell and Frances Vanderzee, nee Osinski. Richard will be dearly missed by many.
Memorial visitation Thursday, June 20, 2019...
