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Kenneth L. Bultema

Kenneth L. Bultema

May 16, 2019

Kenneth L. Bultema, age 71, of Hebron, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on  Thursday, May 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Janis Bultema, nee Potts. Loving father of Mike (Caroline) Bultema, Don (Barb) Bultema, Tom (Jodi) Bultema and Rich (Jennifer) Bultema. Cherished grandfather of Joe, Tim (Kaitlyn), Grace, Lindsey, Danny and Rachel Bultema. Dear brother of the...

Paul Deboer

Paul Deboer

May 16, 2019

Paul DeBoer, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2019. Devoted father of Dawn DeBoer-LaPole, Valerie (Jay) Gallatin, and Robin (Ed) Nilles.  Proud grandpa of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Lorraine (Cornelius “Butch”) Swieringa and James (Mary) DeBoer. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Winnie DeBoer.

Memorial Visitation...

Carmela A. Gerritsen

Carmela A. Gerritsen

May 15, 2019

Carmela A. Gerritsen, nee Zavala, age 84, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert C. Gerritsen Sr. Loving mother of Judy (Louis) Clarizio, Karen (Robert) DiTola, Rhonda (Jeffrey) Bowman, Gilbert C. (Rachel) Gerritsen Jr., Michele Zavala, and Traci (Karl) McKinney. Proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of six.  Dear...

Catherine "Kay" Wiersma

Catherine "Kay" Wiersma

May 14, 2019

Catherine “Kay” Wiersma, nee Scott, age 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James Wiersma. Dear mother of James (Andrea) Wiersma, Bonita (David) Krisher, Robert Wiersma, Judith (Michael) Jankovic, David (Karen) Wiersma, Mary Wiersma, late Jane (Martin) Dong, Kathleen (John) VantHoff, and Joel (Susan) Wiersma. Proud grandmother of...

Leo Smith

Leo Smith

May 13, 2019

Leo Smith, age 87 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 13, 2019. Beloved father of Brenda Hernandez, Deborah Smith, Lisa Wooton, Jonathan and step-son Larry A. Killian. Loving Grandfather of Bianca Smith, Amy Renee Hernandez, and Eric Shawn Hernandez. Great grandfather of Jazmin, Isaiah, Mina, and Jalen. Leo was preceded in death by one brother and...

Robert John Perruso

Robert John Perruso

May 13, 2019

Robert John Perruso, age 88, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, and Redwood City, CA, passed away peacefully Monday, May 13, 2019.  Loving uncle of Kerry (Jim) Wright, Leo (Debbie) Firchau, Jodi Firchau, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Mary (late Leo) Firchau and late Lorraine Perruso. Love of his life...

Vanessa Elise Minelli

Vanessa Elise Minelli

May 12, 2019

Vanessa Elise Minelli, nee Hanaway, 69 of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 12, 2019. Beloved companion of Michael Williams. Loving mother of Shannon Wilson. Cherished Grandmother of Faith Wilson and Justin Wilson. Vanessa will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Memorial gathering Wednesday, May 15,...

David B. Magurany Sr.

David B. Magurany Sr.

May 11, 2019

David B. Magurany Sr., age 65, of St. John, IN, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Beloved husband of Debra L. Magurany, nee Pomp. Loving father of Lisa (David) Smith and David (Melissa) Magurany Jr. Proud grandfather of Krista, Hailey, Jaxon, Samantha and Max. Dear brother of the late Peggy (Nick) Laskarin, late Daniel (Patty) Magurany, William (Sharon) Magurany,...

Michael Thomas Augustiniak

Michael Thomas Augustiniak

May 10, 2019

Michael Thomas Augustiniak , age 66, of Steger, IL, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Father of Joseph Augustiniak and Michael Augustiniak. Beloved brother of Joseph (Diane) Augustiniak Theresa (Sye) Majka, and Ruth (John) Smego. Significant other to Pam Kedrouski. Kind uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Michael will be dearly missed by all...

Harvey Terpstra

Harvey Terpstra

May 10, 2019

Harvey Terpstra, age 88, of  Lansing, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late LaVergne Terpstra, nee Westerhoff.  Loving father of Barbara Terpstra, Russell (Karen) Terpstra, and Janet (Jim) Bosma.  Proud grandfather of Amanda (James) Kooienga, Michael (Amy) Terpstra, David (Lynnae) Terpstra, Phillip Terpstra, and Katherine Bosma...

Alejandrina Cadena

Alejandrina Cadena

May 9, 2019

Alejandrina Cadena , nee Flores, age 84, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Jesus S. Cadena. Loving mother of Oton (Okie) Flores, Bertha Castillo, Delia (Rafael) Garcia, Areli (William) Moreno, Dalia Cadena, Rosalinda (Guillermo) Cadena-Vega, Dora Elia Cadena, Jesus S. Jr. (Erin) Cadena, and Jose (Lynda) Cadena....

Paula C. Guzzino

Paula C. Guzzino

May 9, 2019

Paula C. Guzzino, nee Raymond, age 56 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Guzzino. Loving mother of David Raymond, Sarah Ordonez, Jacob Ordonez, Leah Raymond, Hannah Guzzino, Phillip Joseph Guzzino and Sammy Guzzino. Cherished grandmother Kaydence, Jamarion, Da’Vontae, Layla and the late Jayden. Loving sister of...

Richard Walter Hess

Richard Walter Hess

May 8, 2019

Richard Walter Hess , age 90, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Loving husband of Marian Hess, nee Andersen. Devoted father of Judy (John) Porter, Janet (late Richard) Staley, Natalie (David) Blaski, and John (Jenny) Hess. Proud grandfather of James and the late Jennifer Porter, Robert Michael Staley, Elizabeth Audi, Stephen, Alyssa, and...

Edward Charles Bremer

Edward Charles Bremer

May 4, 2019

Edward Charles Bremer, age 86, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Janet Bremer, nee Hoeksema. Devoted father of Becki (James) Klebs, Michael (Barb) Bremer; step-father of Craig (Joy) Miller, Curt (Myra) Miller and Chad (Amy) Miller. Proud grandfather of Kristin Trzoski, Amanda (Jon) Mossman, Cassandra...

Mary C. Traficano

Mary C. Traficano

May 4, 2019

Mary Catherine Traficano (nee Baietto) daughter of the late Madaline (nee Riva) and Anthonio Baietto.  Born May 15, 1924 in Auburn, IL.  Preceded in death by her husband Bernard Traficano and son Thomas, and brothers John and Albino Baietto.  Beloved and cherished mother entered into eternal life on May 4, 2019.  Mary is survived by her children Sindy (Michael)...

Violet V Nardoni

Violet V Nardoni

May 4, 2019

Violet Nardoni nee Orr, age 89 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 4, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Geno Nardoni. Loving mother of Larry (Nancy) Nardoni and the late Vicki Jimenez. Cherished grandmother of Alexandria Nardoni, Christianna Nardoni, and Valerie (Matthew) Martello. Dear sister of Leo Orr and the late William Orr. Devoted daughter of...

Laurence W Jugin

Laurence W Jugin

May 2, 2019

Laurence W. Jugin, age 81 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 2, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Jugin nee Krzesinski. Loving father of Laura Ann (Christopher) Stawicki, Marc Jugin, Scott (Maria) Jugin and the late Laurence Jugin Jr. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Emily, Haley, and the late Samantha. Laurence will be deeply missed by...

Anthony Degraff

Anthony Degraff

April 30, 2019

Anthony “Tony” DeGraff, age 91, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Dearest brother of Bernard (Sylvia) DeGraff and the late Nell DeGraff.  Kind uncle of Grace (Jerry) Singer, Wes (Cindy) DeGraff, Shirley DeGraff, David (Dawn) DeGraff, Glen DeGraff and Wayne DeGraff. Great-uncle to many great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephews and nieces. Preceded in death...

John H. "Jack" Eckrich

John H. "Jack" Eckrich

April 30, 2019

J ohn H. “Jack” Eckrich, age 93, late of Hebron, formerly of Highland IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Loving husband of Delphine T. Eckrich, nee Mason.  Devoted father of Sherry (Vern), Larry (late Barb), Pam (Tom), Terry (Denise), and Tina (Doug).  Proud grandpa of Randy, Ryan, Rodney, Greg, Holly, Angela, Terry, Amanda, John, Steven, Nick,...

Joseph M. Remkus

Joseph M. Remkus

April 28, 2019

Joseph "Joey" M. Remkus , age 57, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Dearest brother of Robert C. Remkus, Joanne M. (David) Smith, and Julie A. (Steven) Smith. Kind uncle of Elizabeth (Christopher) Ruderschmidt, Victoria (Robert) McMahon, Suzanne Smith, and Michael Smith.  Preceded in death by his parents Joseph R. and...

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