Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2025

Click here to watch the live stream of Rita's funeral service: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordchurch-lansingil7441 Rita R. Wario, nee DeJong, age 40, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Hussein Wario. Loving mother of Ebbah Wario, Gabriella Wario, and Zakariah Wario. Cherished daughter of Arthur and Anetta DeJong. Dear sister of Arthur (Karen) DeJong, Elizabeth DeJong,...

Apr 4, 2025

Theresa Tsengouras August 12, 1937 – April 4, 2025

Theresa Tsengouras has joined our Lord in Heaven, she departed this life peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Jim Tsengouras, her Daughters, Karen Castelnuovo, Deborah...

Apr 2, 2025

Thomas F. Frangos, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Loving husband of 42 years of Catherine A. Frangos, nee Brower.  Dear father of Andrew (Caroline) Frangos.  Beloved brother of Diane Frangos.  Kind uncle of nieces and nephews.

For further information, please contact Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St....

Apr 2, 2025

Linda L. Brown, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of 55 years to Frank Brown. Loving mother of Tammy (Antonio) Munoz. Cherished grandmother of Hunter Munoz and Miranda Munoz. Dear sister of the late Robert Koartge Sr., Betty Jean “Sugar” (late Louis) Jacusis, Roger (late Sandra) Koartge, Sharon Hall, and the...

Apr 1, 2025

William (Billy) K. Jarrells Jr., age 56 of Griffith, IN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Billy was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He could bring joy and laughter to everyone that crossed his path. He was the life of the party and could make anyone smile. Billy spent 21 years working at...

Mar 31, 2025

Renee C. Dykstra, nee Ruisard, age 79, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025.  Loving mother of Correy Dykstra and Stacey (Simon) Scholte.  Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Logan) Riechers, Devin Dykstra, Jaimie (Garret Porter) Dykstra, Samantha (David) Rohn, Alexandra (Gabe) Warnke, Carissa Scholte, Simon Scholte, Zachariah Scholte, Rebekah Scholte, and Levi Scholte. Great-grandmother of seven...

Mar 29, 2025

Louis Murray, age 76, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2025.  Loving husband of Cecille Murray, nee Zajicek.  Beloved father of Dre’ (Alexis), Vel, Nicole, and Lori. Cherished grandfather of Jazlyn, Aysia, Tavares, and Devin.  Dear brother of Janice (Robert), Sammy, Roy, Johnny, Abe, and Garrett (Faye) Murray; brother-in-law of Lisa (Keith), Gloria, Ken, Barb,...

Mar 29, 2025

J oseph R. Greco , age 80, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  Loving husband of Dawn.  Dear brother of the late Anthony (late Louise) Greco, Susan (late John) Meeker, and the late Sharon Rau.  Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

Mar 29, 2025

Karen Louise Jonas, age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. Beloved wife for 55 years of Carl Jonas. Loving mother of Cheryl (Joseph) Ashe, Kathy Jonas, Carin (Anthony) Tarka, Karl (Jennifer) Jonas, Clinton (Margaret) Jonas, Kristin Cotter and Colleen Jonas. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Dear sister of Edward Thompson and the late James Thompson....

Mar 27, 2025

William Joseph Van Allen, age 69, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL.  Entered into rest peacefully March 27, 2025 and was born into life June 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL.  Loving husband of  Patti Maksoudian, nee Tallman, married on February 16, 2018 in Crown Point, IN. Beloved father of Jennifer Van Allen (Jorge Calvente), Timothy Van...

Mar 27, 2025

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Freddie “Grace” Fennema (nee Smallwood), age 86, of Cadley, GA, and Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” G. Fennema; loving mom of four daughters: Gale Boone, Lisa (Roger) Newenhouse, Kathy (Tim) De Vries, and Rachel...

Mar 26, 2025

Susan M. Martin nee Mansell, age 82, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully March 26, 2025. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Roy E. Martin for 49 years. Loving mother of Kim (Jeff) Paris and Christine Martin. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Leah) Paris and Tiffany Paris.  Dear sister of John (late June) Mansell. Preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2025

Jerry Frank Valentino, age 82 of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Karen J. Valentino nee Panici. Loving father of Frank L. Valentino and Jerry A. (Elizabeth) Valentino. Cherished grandfather of Abigail. Jerry was a Barber for many years in Chicago Heights and worked security at Olympia Fields...

Mar 21, 2025

Marie H. Maltase, nee Rumish, age 89, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025.  Beloved wife of Richard J. Maltase. Loving mother of Timothy Maltase and the late Leslie (late Robert) Mendel.  Dearest sister of Thomas (Jean) Rumish. Preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Joann Rumish. Marie was loved by many and will...

Mar 21, 2025

Robert E. Szudy, age 81, of Posen, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025.  Loving husband of Mary Ann Szudy, nee Villarreal. Beloved father of James P. Szudy, Paul A. (Dawn) Szudy, Melinda (late Reagan) McGowan, and step-father of Crystal L. Woodward.  Proud grandfather of Nicole Buatala, TJ Hanrahan, Amanda Jarrett, Brandon, Jillian, and Emily Szudy, Morgan, Coleman,...

Mar 20, 2025

Alice Jewel Fletcher Washington, affectionately known as "Nana," passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 21, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Otis and Mabel Fletcher, Nana Alice's faith in Christ was nurtured at Mt Zion Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. A. R. Burns and First Lady Mrs. Mary...

Mar 20, 2025

Tyler Christian Rivera, age 23, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Beloved son of Dawn Rivera  and Juan (Maria) Rivera. Dear twin brother of Brandon Rivera. Cherished grandson of Cora  and the late David Moake and Adela Rodriguez and the late Hector Rivera. Dear nephew of Kelly J. Bonczek, John Bonczek, David Moake Jr., Consuelo...

Mar 19, 2025

Russell W. Kuipers, age 91, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Pamela Kuipers, nee VanDerNoord. Loving father of MaryAnn (Larry) Saxton, Lee (Dorothy) Kuipers, Robin (Jim) Robbins, Peter (Kathy) Kieft, Michael (Julie) Kieft, late Rhonda (David) Wickerham, late Robert Kieft, and the...

Mar 19, 2025

Jimmy J. Powers, age 55, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Loving father of Rachel (Brandon) DeGroot, Jacob (Lorelai) Powers, and Noah Powers. Proud grandfather of Carter and Avery. Beloved son of William J. and Laura Powers. Dear brother of Tracey (Rafael) Serna and Tara (Ronald Starr) Powers-Starr. Kind uncle to several nieces...

Mar 19, 2025

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Laura L. White, nee Mink, age 55, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved and faithful wife of Jeff White. Loving mother of Kasie(Travis) DeYoung, D.J. (Lydia) White, and Jesse White. Dear sister of Debbie Mink, Daniel (Diane)Mink, and...