Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2024

James R. Rietveld, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline F. Rietveld, nee Gross. Loving father of Michael (Nancy) Rietveld and Ronald (Susan) Rietveld.  Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Grant) Mensonides, Jonathan Rietveld, Matthew (fiancée Grace Thelo) Rietveld, Leanne (Mitch) Clark, Rachel Rietveld, and the late infant Sarah...

Dec 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Paarlberg , age 64, of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Stephen Randolph “Randy” Gretz.  Loving mother of Peter Stevens and Andrew (Elizabeth) Stevens.  Devoted grandmother of Theodore Stevens.  Dear sister of Larry (Marcia) Paarlberg and Susan (Terry) Klinker.  Kind aunt of several nieces and...

Dec 28, 2024

Ronald William Strand, age 73 of Kankakee, IL, originally of Des Plaines, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Dear brother of the late Paul (Carol) Strand and Douglas (John Bell) Strand. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Susan Strand.  A private family funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at...

Dec 28, 2024

Sally Ann DeJong, nee Brouwer, age 73, of St. John IN passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Beloved wife of  Marvin DeJong. Loving mother of Kerrie (late Scott) Friesema and Steven DeJong. Devoted grandmother of Bradley (Ciara) Werblo, Brian (Karisa) Werblo, Brett (Krista) Werblo, Rebecca Werblo, Nicole (Alex) Batta, Alyssa (Garrett) Wiggs,...

Dec 26, 2024

James G. O’Brine, age 86, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 26, 2024. Beloved husband of 65 years to Wilma “Pat” O’Brine nee Hendrix. Loving father of Judy Rendant, Donna (Joe) Ganderota and Leona (Michael) Malpi. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Margaret Phillips and...

Dec 24, 2024

Marilyn L. Haase, age 97, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Charles Milligan. Mother of Donald (Mary Anne) Haase and Donna (Glen) Reubelt. Grandmother of 3 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband Vernon Haase and her brother Kenneth Sundland. Marilyn will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her....

Dec 24, 2024

Sandra Gay VerHaar, née McGill, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.  Beloved wife of Ted VerHaar. Treasured mother of  Tad (Terri) VerHaar, Jeffrey (Cindy) VerHaar, Timothy (Barbara) VerHaar, and Daniel VerHaar. Cherished grandmother of her loving caretaker and granddaughter Keely, and grandchildren Brett, Cory (Ariel), Drew (Morgan), Derek VerHaar, Melissa (Mike) Olthoff, Zachary VerHaar, Samantha (Kyle)...

Dec 22, 2024

Mildred J. “Millie” Van Prooyen, nee Visser, age 93, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald R. “Jim” Van Prooyen. Devoted mother of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandmother of Ryan Van...

Dec 21, 2024

Kathleen Frieda Hommema, nee Vermeulen, age 90, of Homewood, IL, went to her eternal home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.  Kathleen (Kathy) was a woman of strong faith and character that was blessed with a gentle, sweet and kind spirit.  She was a graduate of Fenger High School and enjoyed a career as an administrative assistant at...

Dec 19, 2024

Marshall H. Whitfield, age 45, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2024, in Houston, TX.  Long time resident of Glenwood and Chicago Heights, Illinois. Recently relocated to Trinity, Texas in April of this year.

Beloved husband to Bridget A. J. Whitfield. Loving father to Bethany H. Johnson and loving stepfather to Briana M. Johnson. Proud to soon be...

Dec 18, 2024

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Joseph H. Hoadley, age 102, passed on to the other side peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2024.  Loyal and loving husband of 80 wonderful years of Virginia.  Loving father of Don and Regina.  Proud papaw of Dawn, Rob, Shawn, Patrick, Brian, Megan, Kristin, Grant,...

Dec 17, 2024

Kathleen M. Hauptman, nee Bretz, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Loving mother of Chris (Jeffrey) Polacek, Victoria Tiberi, Sherri (late Pedro) Ochoa, and Marian (Mike) Thrash. Devoted grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Chuck Bretz, late Jim Bretz, Joe Bretz, late Tom Bretz, late Mike Bretz, Mary Anne...

Dec 16, 2024

Kevin J. Janiak, age 63, of St. John, formerly of Dyer, and Lowell, IN, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.  Loving husband of Kimberly S. Janiak, nee VanWieren.  Devoted father of Amanda (John Vena) Elliott and Michelle (fiancé Benton Schrader) Burch; father-in-law of Jennifer Bos. Proud grandfather of Emma Bos, Madeline Burch, Noah Burch, and Jovanni Vena.  Dear brother...

Dec 14, 2024

Simon Koopmans, Jr. went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits.  Loving father of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans.  Devoted grandfather of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin (Kim) Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans, Karyn (Shane)...

Dec 14, 2024

Robert R. Rietveld, age 91, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Joyce Rietveld, nee Santefort. Loving father of the late Kim (David) Laning, Kathy (late Bill) Rosenberg, and John (Rhonda) Rietveld.  Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  Dear brother of Phil (late Audrey) Rietveld and the late Jay (Sherry...

Dec 13, 2024

Judith Ann Rolniak nee Andavis, age 88, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rolniak. Loving mother of Joseph J. (Maria) Rolniak, Thomas A. (Malgorzata “ Gosia”) Rolniak, Susan T. Bulanda, Judi A. (Gerald) Dekker, and the late Linda M. (late Steve) Hawkins. Cherished grandmother of eleven...

Dec 13, 2024

Diane M. Reinke, nee Kolodzej, age 70, St. John, IN, formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2024.  Loving wife of David A. Reinke.  Devoted mother of Melanie Ellingham, and Eric Reinke.  Proud grandmother of Courtney Ellingham, Ashley, Eric II, Colton, Ava, Mason Reinke, and the late Brittney Ellingham; great-grandmother of Marley Reinke.  Dearest sister of...

Dec 12, 2024

Darlene Machielson, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Machielson. Loving mother of Debra Poole and Allen (Christina) Machielson. Beloved grandmother of Adam (Patricia Fazy) Poole, Elizabeth Machielson and Thomas Machielson. Dear sister of Edward (Jane) Kozinski, Joseph (Beverly) Kozinski, the late Victor Kozinski and Arlene (late...

Dec 12, 2024

Gilda Hoevker nee Cesarone, age 85, of Lake Village, IN, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 12, 2024. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Norman Henry Hoevker. Loving mother of the late Scott Hoevker and Staci (Timothy) Mohan. Cherished nana of Amanda (Sean) Stutsman, Marissa Mohan, Alyssa Hoevker and Lucas Hoevker. Great-grandmother of Kai, Ava and Gunner. Dear...

Dec 11, 2024

William “Bill” F. Scheuneman, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane Scheuneman, nee Sons. Loving father of Bill (Misty) Scheuneman, Craig (Suzie) Scheuneman, and Dana (Eric) Edwards. Devoted grandfather of Ethan, Skyler, Hailey, Collin, Kayla, Jacob, Joshua, and Jordyn. Dear brother of Robert (Sandy) Scheuneman, Sharon (Les) Schuldt, and LuAnn (Jerry)...