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Clarence L. Toren

Clarence L. Toren

Jul 25, 2019

Clarence L. Toren, age 98, late of New Lisbon, WI, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2019. Loving husband of Carol J. Toren, nee Carlson. Devoted father of David (Susan) Toren, Robert Toren, Dorothy (Gino) Belmonte, Jay (Kay) Toren, and Lee Toren. Proud grandfather of ten; great-grandfather of three. Preceded in death...

Frederick L. "Fred" Haan

Frederick L. "Fred" Haan

Jul 25, 2019

Frederick “Fred” L. Haan, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019.  Beloved husband of Joyce Haan, nee Moritz. Loving father of Frederick “Fred” L. (Julie) Haan Jr., Carl Haan (Joe Harper) and David E. (Jennifer) Haan.  Cherished grandfather of seven.  Dear brother of the late Harold (Laverne) Haan, the late Donald (late Carol) Haan...

Sandra L. Vander Meer

Sandra L. Vander Meer

Jul 23, 2019

Sandra L. Vander Meer, nee Staal, age 62, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Beloved wife of John Vander Meer.   Loving mother of Rebecca (Mike) Janik, Robert (Jenny) Vander Meer, and Kimberly Vander Meer.  Proud grandmother of Mackenzie, Kelsey, Austin, and Ashlynn. Dear sister of Steven (Kay) Staal, Brian...

Paul B. Colgrove

Paul B. Colgrove

Jul 21, 2019

Paul B. Colgrove, age 58, late of Munster, IN, formerly of San Pedro, CA, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2019, after a 12-year courageous battle with Diabetes and Renal Failure.  Beloved brother of Richard Colgrove, Jon (Janet) Colgrove, David (Dorothy) Colgrove, and Susan (Darold) Previs.  Dear nephew of Barbara (late Ronald) Snyder, and Timothy (Maryann) Downey.  Generous and loving...

Frank D. Groen

Frank D. Groen

Jul 19, 2019

Frank D. Groen, age 90 of Munster, IN, passed peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Joanne Groen (nee Verbeek). Loving father of Gayle (Gary) Hofstra, Greg (Carolyn) Groen, and Lynn (Tom) Evenhouse. Devoted grandfather of 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.  Dear brother of Lois (Francis) Eenigenburg, late Howard Groen Jr., late Robert (Gerry) Groen, Kenneth (Geraldine)...

Richard Poortinga

Richard Poortinga

Jul 19, 2019

Richard Poortinga, age 94 of Munster, IN passed away peacefully on Friday July 19, 2019.  Beloved husband of Tena Poortinga, nee DeBoer.  Loving father of Robert Poortinga, Randall (Debra) Poortinga, Julie (Pete) Zandstra, Kenneth (Cindy) Poortinga, and Daryl (Sue) Poortinga.  Cherished grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of the late Peter (late Tenie) Poortinga, late Conrad...

Arlene J. Ver Beek

Arlene J. Ver Beek

Jul 16, 2019

Arlene Joyce Ver Beek, nee Vanden Bosch, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Beloved wife of Harley Ver Beek. Loving mother of Kurt (JoAnn) Ver Beek, Keith (Jayne) Ver Beek, Kathy (Bryan) Vander Tuig, Karen (Dennis) Olthof, and Kevin (Kristin) Ver Beek. Proud grandmother of...

Nancy Azzarello

Nancy Azzarello

Jul 16, 2019

Nancy Azzarello, age 78 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 16, 2019. Beloved wife of Gerald Azzarello. Loving mother of Andrew (Michael Schroeck) Azzarello. Cherished god-mother of Jennifer Bloodgood. Nancy will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago...

Darlene M. Diaz

Darlene M. Diaz

Jul 15, 2019

Darlene M. Diaz , nee Bisaillon, age 59, of Hammond, IN, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019. Beloved wife of Jesus E. Diaz. Loving mother of RaeAnna (Bryan Evans) Reyes and Jose (Reyna) Bisaillon. Proud grandmother of Tristin, Adaline, Andrew, Adrein, and Destiny. Dear sister of Julie, Marie, Debbie, Eddie and Ron. Preceded in death...

Connie Gale Miller

Connie Gale Miller

Jul 14, 2019

Connie Gale Miller, nee Cresong, age 57, of Steger, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Beloved wife of Michael Miller. Loving step-mother of Anthony Miller, Brandon Miller and Joshua Miller. Dear sister of Wesley Cresong, Ronnie Cresong, Carolyn (Lance) Crater and the late Carl Cresong. Cherished daughter of Daniel and Helen Cresong, nee Smith. Kind aunt of...

Delfina R Lopez

Delfina R Lopez

Jul 13, 2019

Delfina Ramos-Lopez, age 83, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 13, 2019. Beloved Wife of the late Agustin G. Lopez. Loving mother of Guadalupe Lopez, late Gilbert (Mary) Lopez, Robert Lopez, Anna Lopez, Adela (late Joel) Saldivar, Rickie (Denise) Lopez and Lee (Rosie) Lopez. Cherished grandmother of sixteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, and three great- great grandchildren. Dear...

Pamela Jean Rossi

Pamela Jean Rossi

Jul 13, 2019

Pamela Jean Rossi, age 63 of Chesterton, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 13, 2019. Beloved mother of Graham (Megan) Cardwell. Cherished grandmother of Aria, and Isabelle Cardwell. Dear daughter of the late Raymond and late Genevieve Kush-Rossi. Pamela will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation, Friday, July 26, 2018 from 9:00 a.m....

Richard D. Palm

Richard D. Palm

Jul 13, 2019

Richard D. Palm, age 80, of Crete, IL, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.  Beloved husband of Betty Palm, nee Andersen.  Loving father of Bill (Pam) Palm, Jeanine (Gil) Evers, and Jerry Palm.  Devoted grandfather of Rebecca, Jessica, and Nicholas Palm and Joshua, Timothy, and Faith Evers and Lauren (Eric) Van Vuren.  Dear brother of Shirley (Norman)...

Donna C. Kosinski

Donna C. Kosinski

Jul 10, 2019

Donna C. Kosinski, age 64, of Hammond, IN, passed away in the presence of her family on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was a friend, a sister, and a lovable “Auntie Donna” to the many nieces and nephews whom she cherished most of all. Her dogged determination and riotous ways will be dearly missed.

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Kathleen M Van Kley

Kathleen M Van Kley

Jul 10, 2019

Kathleen M. Van Kley, nee Scanlon, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John W. Van Kley. Loving mother of Michael (Misty) Pozen, Matthew (Dawn) Pozen, and Mark (Diana) Van Kley. Proud grandmother of Logan, Ethan, and Breanna.  Preceded in death by her parents John and Norma Scanlon.

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Thomas Edward Seehausen

Thomas Edward Seehausen

Jul 10, 2019

Thomas Edward Seehausen, age 87, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 10, 2019. Beloved fiancé of Beverly Hollingsworth. Loving father of Sandra (Emil) Vasek, Cathy (Donald) Keen, and Thomas (Mary Jo) Seehausen Sr. Cherished grandfather of Jason Vasek, Patrick (Sarah) Keen, Stacy (Travis) Tillberry, Meagan (Michael) Vinson, Amber (Brandon) Oliver, Thomas (Jennifer) Seehausen Jr., Denise (Michael)...

Frances Lisac

Frances Lisac

Jul 9, 2019

Frances Lisac, nee Szymborski, age 78, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lisac. Devoted mother of Richard (Gail) Lisac, Janet (John) Marshall, John (Jenny) Lisac, Joseph (Cathy) Lisac, and Mike (Sharon) Lisac. Proud grandmother of Kristen, Erin, Kimberly, Mary, Michael (Megan), Thomas,...

Marvin R. Braschler

Marvin R. Braschler

Jul 8, 2019

Marvin R. Braschler passed from this life into glory with Jesus on Monday, July 8, 2019.  Beloved husband of May (nee Jongsma). Loving father of the late Michelle, Melynie &Tim Durham, and Minta & Stephen Naughton.  Proud grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 2.

Memorial visitation Friday, July 19, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the...

Steven Howard Kantor

Steven Howard Kantor

Jul 8, 2019

Steven Howard Kantor, age 58 of Posen, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 8, 2019. Beloved Father of Crystal Kantor. Cherished grandfather of Maycin, Marisa, Santiago, Emiliano, Colin, and Allie. Dear brother of  Elizabeth  (Jim) Gage, Kenneth  Kantor, and Richard Lynn. Uncle of  Mark & Dana Forgette and Cody Lynn. Steven was a proud US Army Veteran and will be...

Colleen Joann Small

Colleen Joann Small

Jul 5, 2019

Colleen Joann Small, nee Delph, age 71, late of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, July 5, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Small.  Loving mother of Sarah (Mike) Poncin, and Mike (Jodi) Small.  Proud grandma of Colin Small, Rory Small, and Katie Poncin.  Best sister of Nancy A. Lawyer, Harold...

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