John H. Verdouw
Nov 29, 2018
John H. Verdouw , age 79, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Barbara Verdouw, nee Keyzer. Loving father of Kathleen (Paul) Ambrose, Timothy (Dawn) Verdouw, and James Verdouw. Proud grandfather of Jenna, Trissa, Micah, Ryan, Caleb, Gabriel, and Rowan. Dear brother of George Verdouw and Ronald (Estella) Verdouw. Kind uncle...
John A Niven
Nov 29, 2018
John A. Niven, age 56, of Manteno, Illinois formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully November 29, 2018. Beloved son of Mary (late John) Niven. Loving brother of Kathy (late Timothy) White and Ann (Stanley) Wiater. Dear uncle of Tiffani (Rob) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jena (Alberto) Perez, Andrew (Erika) Wiater, Jessica (Matt) Howard, and Courtney (Shane) Bunge. Cherished uncle...
James H Briggs
Nov 28, 2018
James “Jim” H. Briggs Jr., age 54, of Steger, IL. Passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Kathleen Briggs nee Nolan. Loving father of Matthew and Mitchell Briggs. Dear brother of Debra (John) Cipkar, Deana (Ron) Neal, Jillann (Mike) Marszalek and Jody (Holly) Briggs. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his...
Lois Van Dyke
Nov 28, 2018
Lois Van Dyke, nee Iwema, age 89, Munster, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Albert W. Van Dyke. Loving mother of Joan (John) Wories and Paul (Karyl) Van Dyke. Proud grandmother of Kim (Reed) Larson, Luanne (Larry) Hasbrouck, Kent (Sarah) Wories, Craig Van Dyke, Karley (Sam) Staal, Conor Van Dyke, and Cole (Ivette) Van Dyke. Great-grandmother...
Kenneth W. Larsen
Nov 26, 2018
Kenneth W. Larsen, age 87, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Pearl C. Larsen, nee Golden. Loving father of David (Charles) Larsen and Timothy (Jane) Larsen. Proud grandfather of Lucia, Theodore, Amelia Larsen. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers John, Robert and Phillip Larsen, and his parents John...
Clinton J. Desmond
Nov 24, 2018
Clinton John Desmond , age 86, of Schererville, IN, passed away at home on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Clint is survived by his wife of 67 years: Lenore (nee Peters); a daughter: Laura (Marylyn Grabosky); son: Clinton (Erin); two sisters: Lois Aguina and Sandra (Frank) Wolf; and many nieces and nephews. Clint was preceded in death by...
Janet Bosch
Nov 23, 2018
Janet Bosch, nee Kooyenga, age 74, of Monee, IL formerly of Lansing, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius R. Bosch. Loving mother of Laura (John) Moseley, Sheila (Tim) Krygsheld, and Steve (Melissa) Bosch. Devoted grandmother of 10 grandchildren and preceded in death by one grandson Raymond...
Jeanne L. Parsons
Nov 23, 2018
Jeanne L. Parsons, nee Barnes, age 67 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 23, 2018. Beloved mother of Michael (Kim) Cales. Loving grandmother of Megan Cales and Nolan Cales. Dear sister of John Barnes, Bill (Debbie) Barnes, late Patrick barnes, and the late Robin Chase. Cherished uncle of Jeromy, Mia, Billy, and Gary. Service will be held privately....
Kennetha J. Den Besten
Nov 21, 2018
Kennetha J. Den Besten, nee Sittema, age 79, of St. John, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gerald C. Den Besten. Dear mother of Marla (Calvin ) Boender. Loving grandmother of Loren Boender. Devoted sister of the late Richard (late Jeanette) Sittema, Shirley (late Gerald) Zylstra,...
Debbie M. Luxton
Nov 21, 2018
Debbie M. Luxton, age 63, of Carmel, IN passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Loving mother of Vicki Mangano, Joe (Patty) Mangano, Kristi (Robert) Rapka, and Jason Crosby. Cherished grandmother of Destiny, Cari, Abby, Vinny, and Calie. Dear sister of Gerri (Richard) Kotara and Sandy Herrington. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation, Monday, November 26, 2018 from 3:00...
Lorraine Mary Hayes
Nov 20, 2018
Lorraine Mary Hayes, nee Clifford, age 92, formerly of Dolton, South Holland, and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving children. Beloved wife of the late John B. “Jack” Hayes. Loving mother of Susan (Kevin) Fadden, Raellen (Steve) Jones, Joseph (Linda) Hayes, Thomas Hayes, Margaret “Peg” Hayes, and the late John Patrick...
Dr. Zaccheaus Olayide Joseph
Nov 20, 2018
Marion Abosede Olufunmilayo Joseph, age 72, and Dr. Zaccheaus Olayide Joseph, age 73, of Chicago Heights, IL. Loving parents of Victoria Adetokunbo, Olufemi Olawole, Mobolawa Adedoyin, Ibiwunan Olukemi, and Eniola Ayodele Joseph. Devoted grandparents of Deborah Oyindamola Joseph and Oluwafolajimi Nathaniel Abimbola. Dearest sister and brother of many. Kind aunt and uncle of several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews....
L. Wayne Martin
Nov 19, 2018
Wayne Martin of Lansing, IL, age 79, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Cornelia “Cora” Martin, nee Boersema. Dear father of Cindy (Brian) Yonkman, William (Ruth) Martin, and Michael (Michele) Martin. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Ginnette) Yonkman, Beth (Dave) Sitter, Albert Martin (late), Steve (Allison) Yonkman, Melissa Martin, Joshua...
Chelsea M Birmingham
Nov 19, 2018
Chelsea M. Birmingham, age 26 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 19, 2018. Beloved daughter of Julie (Michael) Birmingham-Williams and Daniel (Pim) Birmingham. Loving sister of Nellie (Vince) Turrise, Stephen (Heather McDonald) Birmingham and Matthew Zwicker. Cherished aunt of Alivia Rae Birmingham and Avalynn Grace Birmingham. Dear granddaughter of Judith (Anthony) Piunti. Service will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted...
Terrence "Terry" R. Bickham
Nov 19, 2018
Terrence R. “Terry” Bickham, age 71, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, November 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Cindy Bickham, nee Clark. Devoted father of Tara (Craig) Ingram and Nicole (Sam) Rogers. Proud grandfather of Kalie, Regan, Riley, Alec, Blake, Ross and Rayna. Dear brother of Gary (Debbie) Bickham (uncle to Joe), Georgia (Dieter) Goess, and Penny...
Gerald "Steve" Gutekunst
Nov 19, 2018
Gerald “Steve” Gutekunst, age 66, of Dyer, IN passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Julie Gutekunst, nee Meyer. Loving father of Steven (Jenny) Gutekunst, Carolyn (Joe) Perotta, Tina (Robert) Minor, Ryan (Kim) Gutekunst, and Justin Gutekunst and step father of Kim (Chad) Domke, Michelle Pass, and Amanda (Roy) Gutierrez. Devoted grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 10...
Marvin "Bud" J. Huisenga
Nov 16, 2018
Marvin J. “Bud” Huisenga, age 82, of Portage, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, and Pompano Beach, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 16, 2018. Loving husband of Janet Huisenga, nee Hoving. Devoted father of James (Toni) Huisenga, Dan (Brenda) Huisenga, Jill (Steven) Voss, Thomas Huisenga, Patti (Vince) Angotti, and Pamela (Grant) Carley. Proud grandfather of 11; great-grandfather one. Dear...
Cherie H. Lorenzen
Nov 16, 2018
Cherie Harriet (Scherzinger) Lorenzen, 74, most recently of Dyer, Indiana, passed after a long illness on November 16, 2018. She was a caring woman who loved her family deeply and made close friends throughout her life. Born on May 14, 1944, Cherie was the daughter of her beloved mother, Harriet, and father, Robert Scherzinger. She grew up on the...
Marion Abosede Olufunmilayo Joseph
Nov 15, 2018
Marion Abosede Olufunmilayo Joseph, age 72, and Dr. Zaccheaus Olayide Joseph, age 73, of Chicago Heights, IL. Loving parents of Victoria Adetokunbo, Olufemi Olawole, Mobolawa Adedoyin, Ibiwunan Olukemi, and Eniola Ayodele Joseph. Devoted grandparents of Deborah Oyindamola Joseph and Oluwafolajimi Nathaniel Abimbola. Dearest sister and brother of many. Kind aunt and uncle of several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews....
Marlene C. Sarros
Nov 13, 2018
Marlene C. Sarros, nee Arens, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 13, 2018, after a wonderful life. She loved and was much loved by her family. She is survived by seven devoted children: Linda Sarros, Barbara (Ray) Adams, Polly (Frank) Malloy, Steven (Amy) Sarros, Nicholas (Beth) Sarros, David (Melanie) Sarros, and Mark (Kim) Sarros; 22...
