Richard O. Winsted
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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,...
Carol J. Hedberg
December 7, 2019
Carol J. Hedberg, nee Andersen, age 83, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Loving wife of the late Milford N. “Bud” Hedberg Jr. Devoted mother of Candice (Michael) Boer, Karen (Charles) Weiss, and James Hedberg. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Curt) Edwards, Kirsten (Brandon) Utley, Rachel (Kevin) Phipps,...
Jason Scott Nykaza
December 7, 2019
Jason Scott Nykaza, 37, of Steger, llinois, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Beloved fiancé of Elizabeth Brown. Loving son of James Nykaza and Linda Whitfield. Dear brother of Steven Zarrella, James Nykaza Jr., and Lori Oswald. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jason was a Surgical Assistant at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. He will...
James A. Van Zyl
December 6, 2019
James A. Van Zyl, age 74, of Highland, IN, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. Loving husband of Kathleen Van Zyl, nee DeBlaey. Devoted father of Kimberly (Galen) Van Roekel, Kristin (Michael) De Weerd, Patrick (Heather) Van Zyl, and Derrick (Teena) Van Zyl. Proud grandfather of Kylie (Ben) Buma, Mackenzie (Blake) Mellema, Cambrie and Gabriel Van Roekel;...
Martin J. Venn
December 4, 2019
Martin J. Venn, age 76, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Merry C. Venn, nee Litherland. Loving father of Victoria (David) DeBoer and Jennifer (Branden) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Emma and Ethan DeBoer. Dear brother of Julia Venn. Kind uncle of many nieces and...
Geraldine M. Smith
December 4, 2019
Geraldine M. Smith, nee Walsh, age 64, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Loving mother of Christopher (Amy) Kinard, Casey (Keith) Castorina, Kelly (Joe) Vargas, and Jamie (Enrique) Carabantes. Proud grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Noreen Buchmier, late John Walsh, and the late Bill Walsh. Preceded in death by her parents William...
