Alice E. Johnson
Nov 30, 2017
Alice E. Johnson, nee Peterson, age 95, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Walter Johnson. Loving mother of the late Sandra (Charles) Henning and the late David (Paula) Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Todd (Diane) Henning, Kevin (late Tammy) Henning, Keith (Franchesca) Henning, Aaron (Rebecca) Johnson and Sarah (Matt) Johnson...
Franklin O. Labadie
Nov 29, 2017
FRANKLIN ORLANDO LaBADIE, age 88, of Beaver Creek, MN, formerly of South Holland, IL, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at his home. He was born October 1, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to Edward and Reba (Dowling) LaBadie. Frank served his country in the United States Army at the end of WWII, receiving the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of...
Walita A. Jabaay
Nov 29, 2017
Walita Agnes Jabaay, nee Swets, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Jabaay. Loving mother of Randy Jabaay. Dearest sister of Minnie (late Eugene) Van Kanegan and Arie (Yvonne) Swets; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters, and her parents Walter...
Tracey L Dahlman
Nov 29, 2017
Tracey L. Dahlman, age 41, of Park Forest, IL. Passed away November 29, 2017. Beloved daughter of Janet Allen. Loving mother of George Dickerson IV. Cherished granddaughter of Leonard and the late June Dahlman. Adoring niece of Eric (Linda) Dahlman, Dale (Helen) Dahlman and Lynn (Scott) Waller. Dearest cousin of Brian (Stacey) Dahlman, Kevin (Kate Sirota) Dahlman, Neal (Michele) Dahlman,...
Kenneth A. Gouwens
Nov 28, 2017
Kenneth A. Gouwens, age 73, of South Holland, IL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy Gouwens, nee Petrozz. Dear father of Sheri (Jason) Roteck and step-father of David Simon and Dana (Gregg) Kraly. Loving brother of Lynn (Pete) Groenewold. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Wilmina Gouwens. Visitation, Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 2:00...
Jose Luz Velazquez
Nov 28, 2017
Jose Luz Velazquez, age 76, of Harvey, IL passed away November 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of 7 children and 16 great-grandchildren.
James C. Williams
Nov 27, 2017
James Clinton Williams was born to Cleo and Johnnie Williams, Sr. on March 8, 1951 in Indianola, Mississippi. James graduated from Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. James enlisted In the United States Army in 1974. During his Army service James was a Private, and worked as a Military Police Officer. James was proud of his Military service, and the...
Mary L. Novotny
Nov 25, 2017
Mary L. Novotny, nee Hitchcock, age 80, of Schererville, IN passed away, Saturday November 25, 2017. Loving mother of Ruth (Chris) Hawkins, Angela (Brian) Soffe, and Erik (Sheila) Novotny. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Thurel Novotny; her parents Edward and Anna Hitchcock; and two brothers Albert and David Hitchcock. Private services will be held.
Maxine L. Schwantes
Nov 24, 2017
Maxine L. Schwantes, nee Mastey, age 58, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert E. Schwantes Jr. Dear mother of Benjamin Egelske. Cherished sister of Jayne (late Robert) Conner, James (Rhonda) Mastey, Audrey (Jack) Allen, late Frank (late Margaret) Mastey, Anita (Craig) Labus, Phyllis (Steven) Boling, Eileen (late William) Kelly, Randall (Sue) Mastey,...
William A. Karwatka
Nov 24, 2017
William A. Karwatka, age 67, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Devoted husband of Linda J. Karwatka, nee Jarvis. Loving father of William T. (Elizabeth) Karwatka, Luke Karwatka, Amy Malech, and Heather (Kevin) Lockridge. Proud grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Mark Karwatka, Robert (Barbara) Karwatka, Toni (Tom) Labuhn, and Celeste (Roger) Luce. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews....
Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr
Nov 23, 2017
Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr, age 78 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Musson. Loving father of Kim (Phil) Hantak, Kari Kunkes and Kenneth (Alice) Peterson Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joshua (April) Kunkes, Nickolas (Teresa) Kunkes, Heather Kunkes, Michael Hantak, Kate Bilotta, Alex (Mattie) Peterson, Joey Hantak, Randall Peterson, Tabitha Kunkes and Cameron...
Lloyd A. De Bok
Nov 22, 2017
Lloyd A. De Bok, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Wilhelmina De Bok, nee Schuringa. Loving father of Doreen (Earl) Groenewold. Devoted grandfather of Joseph (Lori), Daniel (Amanda) and Philip (Kristi) Groenewold; great-grandfather of Ben and Hope Groenewold. Dear brother of Marge (Hank) Krygsheld and...
Dustin "Lucky" Whiting
Nov 21, 2017
Dustin “Lucky” Whiting, age 36 of Plainfield, formerly of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, November 21, 2017. Beloved son of DeDe Glover; loving father of Kaila Whiting and Jaden Whiting; cherished brother of Leyna Anderson; dearest uncle of Izzy Anderson and Gunnar Anderson; loving cousin of Rae Stamn and John Klyczek; adoring nephew of Eileen O’Leary. Dustin will be dearly...
William E. Jahnke
Nov 21, 2017
William E. Jahnke, age 66, of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Loving Husband of Karen, Loving Father of Bill (Katie) Jahnke. Proud grandfather of C.J., Jordyn, Abby and Mikey. Dear brother of Jim (Pam) Jahnke, Ken (Sandy) Jahnke, Ron Jahnke, Jon Jahnke, Chris Jahnke, and Mary (Rob) Verderbruggen. Step-Brother of Joe (Shannon) Gagliano, Tina Gagliano, Preceded in...
Gertrude Hartkoorn
Nov 20, 2017
Gertrude Hartkoorn, age 96, of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 20, 2017. Loving sister of Arlene (Willard) Vander Zee, the late Jacoba Hartkoorn, the late Henry (late Marge) Hartkoorn and the late Garrit (late Mary) Hartkoorn. Dear aunt of nine nephews and nieces and many great nephews and nieces and great-great...
Michael K. Sauter
Nov 20, 2017
Michael K. Sauter, age 63, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Janet Sauter nee Smith. Loving father of Amber Lee (Mark) Mersereau and Matthew (Kristina) Sauter. Cherished grandfather of Gabrielle, Christian, Michael, Ethan and Blake. Dear brother of Sandra (Jim) Thomas, Cynthia (Alan) Good and Candy Sue Sauter. Preceded in death by his...
Craig R. Carpenter
Nov 19, 2017
CARPENTER Craig R. Carpenter, age 71, of Crete, IL passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Judith Carpenter, nee Tufts. Loving father of Jill (William) Judd, Beth Carpenter, and the late Michael Carpenter. Loving “Bud Bud” to 4 grandchildren: Sam, Cody, Tabby, and Braden and great-grandfather of Jace. Dear brother of Jack (Tatiana) Carpenter. Preceded in death by...
John R. Hofstra
Nov 18, 2017
John R. Hofstra, age 92, of South Holland, IL. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Jean Hofstra, nee Nelson. Loving father of Gary (Gayle) Hofstra and the late Pamela (late Ben) Lindemulder. Devoted grandfather of Matt (Kristen) Lindemulder, Chad Hofstra, Jodi Hofstra, Katie (Miguel) Cruz, and the late Michael Hofstra and great-grandfather of Caleb, Madelyn, Addison,and Hailey Lindemulder and Christian...
Shirley Jean Hofstra
Nov 16, 2017
Shirley Jean Hofstra, nee Nelson, age 90, of South Holland, IL passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. Beloved wife of John Hofstra. Loving mother of Gary (Gayle) Hofstra and the late Pamela (late Ben) Lindemulder. Devoted grandmother of Matt (Kristen) Lindemulder, Chad Hofstra, Jodi Hofstra, Katie (Miguel) Cruz, and the late Michael Hofstra and great-grandmother of Caleb, Madelyn, Addison,and Hailey...
Richard M Silva
Nov 14, 2017
Richard M. Silva, age 75 of Bourbonnais, formerly of Steger, IL passed away peacefully November 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Marian “Dee”. Loving father of Barbara (John) Wisniewski, Anne Marie Palmer, Lisa Marie Silva. Cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Dearest brother of Hank C. Silva Jr., Andrew Silva, Louie Hernandez,...
