Verna Irene Jabaay Feikema
Nov 20, 2024
Verna Irene Jabaay Feikema, nee Witvoet, age 87, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Jabaay and the late Wesley Feikema. Loving mother of Ronald (Laurel) Jabaay, Gwen (Keith) Sikkema, Howard (Carlene) Jabaay, and Steve (Diane) Jabaay. Loving grandmother of 10...
Cornelia A. Nydam Deyoung
Nov 20, 2024
Cornelia A. Nydam DeYoung, nee Bieze, age 86, of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Howard A. DeYoung. Loving mother of Steven (Nancy) Nydam, Randall (Lisa) Nydam, and Donna (Dennis) Bassler. Grandmother of Austin Nydam, Stephanie Nydam, Liam Nydam, and Robert Bassler. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Adrianne Bieze....
Irene Dekker
Nov 17, 2024
Irene (Boender) Dekker, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2024. Since May, she lived in Fort Pierce, FL, where she was cared for and surrounded by her entire family, until she went to heaven. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis Dekker, to whom she was married for 54...
Barbara J. Van Schouwen
Nov 17, 2024
Barbara J. Van Schouwen, nee DeValk, age 86, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Van Schouwen. Loving mother of Dawn (James) De Boer and Daryl (Cheryl) Van Schouwen. Devoted grandmother of Rachel (Curt) Nelson, Darren (Caitlin) De...
Josephine Marie Miller
Nov 16, 2024
Josephine Marie Miller nee Stein, age 67, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024. Josephine was born November 13, 1957, in Chicago. She was raised in Chicago Heights and was a resident of Chicago Heights for many years. She was a loving wife to Clell P. Miller for 34 years. They were married on January...
Mable Jean Griffith
Nov 16, 2024
Mable Jean Griffith, nee Brewster, age 96, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Loving wife of the late Heural Griffith. Devoted mother of Timothy Bryan Griffith, Patrick (Petronella) Griffith, Brenda (late James) Jennings, and the late Darryl (Bonita Holt) Griffith. Proud grandmother of Aisha Griffith, Mark Jennings, Kanika (Anson) Devonish, Keith Jennings,...
Linda A. Tucker
Nov 16, 2024
Linda A. Tucker, nee Botta, age 57, of San Pierre, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024. Loving wife of Mann Tucker. Devoted mother of Alyssa (Travis) Wilson, Carter Tucker Jr., and Alec (Kar Mun Voon) Tucker. Beloved daughter of Irene E. and the late Charles L. Botta Sr. Cherished grandmother of Tanner Tucker, Huxley Wilson, Brendon Wilson,...
Panagiotis "Pete" Efstathiou
Nov 15, 2024
Panagiotis “Pete” Efstathiou, age 71, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Pete was born on May 28, 1953 in Kandyla, Greece. As a young boy, he enjoyed spending time outdoors with family and friends. While living in Greece, he took...
John J Cashman
Nov 14, 2024
John J. Cashman, age 74 of Steger, IL. passed away on November 14, 2024 surrounded by family. John was a proud United States Army veteran and served at the Pentagon. John took an active role in his community. After returning from the military, John served his Church as a trustee, and was elected Precinct committeeman. He was co-chair of...
Bonnie Mae Pressley
Nov 7, 2024
Bonnie Mae Pressley, nee Schuknecht, age 87, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Beloved wife of George B. Olsen, and the late Terrell C. "Bud" Pressley. Devoted mother of Debra (Jon) Bowden, Diane (Jim) Holly, David (Lynn) Pressley, and Dean Pressley. Proud grandmother of Bethany (Matthew) Perez, James (Victoria) Sheets, Jason Bowden,...
Robert "Bobby" L Thomas
Nov 7, 2024
Robert “Bobby” L. Thomas, age 90, of Oak Forest formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Thomas. Loving father of Kelly (Allen) Harmsen and Tracy (Anita Castillo) Barker. Cherished grandfather of Chrysa (James) Hyde, Joshua (Kyia Poll) Harmsen, and Savannah Barker. Bobby leaves behind many...
Juanita A. Hamblin
Nov 6, 2024
Juanita A. Hamblin, nee DeGroot, age 93, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Gene Hamblin. Loving mother of Deborah, Becky, Joel (Mylene), and Rachel (Ron). Cherished grandmother of Michael Goodpaster, Christina Yates, Laura Orange, Ken Lesniewski, Christopher White, Noah Hamblin, Melissa Bergstrom, Matthew...
Anthony A. Van Drunen
Nov 5, 2024
Anthony “Tony” A. Van Drunen, age 95, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Loving partner of Betty Van Drunen. Step-father of Jacqueline (Eldon) Anderson, Debra Marcinek, Elizabeth (Dionigi) Bennet, and Joan (Arthur) Clark. Grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son James Van...
James R. "Jimmy" Mason
Nov 5, 2024
James R. “Jimmy” Mason, age 66, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Beloved brother of Charles “Chuck” Mason, and Linda Mason. Loving uncle of Crista, Graig, and John. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary Jane Mason. Jimmy was loved by his family and many friends and will be dearly missed.
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Gunther Lehmwald
Nov 4, 2024
Gunther Lehmwald, age 78, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was a loving husband to Cheryl, and they enjoyed many travel adventures together making wonderful memories. Proud father to Nicole (Phil) Buck and step-children, Rob (Deb) Bult, Becky (Kirk) Holdcraft, Loren Bult, and Amy (Dean) Varner. Grandpa Happy was an even prouder grandfather to Covey...
Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez
Nov 4, 2024
Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez, age 54, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Norma Martin Guzman. Devoted father of Juanita (Manuel Estrada) Padilla, Ana Elizabet (Gustavo Araiza) Padilla, and Lupita (Juan Barrera) Padilla. Grandfather of Leandro Emilio Barrera. Loving son of Francisco Padilla Lopez and Maria Dolores Gutierrez Hernandez. Dear brother of Ramon Padilla,...
Robert K. Koontz
Nov 4, 2024
Robert “Bob” K. Koontz, age 75, of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Janet Koontz, nee Van Baren. Loving father of Robert (Jill) Koontz, Shannon Koontz, Tracy (Manuel) Montalvo, and Kristopher (Kathleen) Koontz. Devoted grandfather of Ryan (Mallory) Koontz, Kaylynn Koontz, Hailey Montalvo, Jenna Rae Koontz, Logan Montalvo, and...
Joseph J Buggemi
Nov 3, 2024
Joseph J. Buggemi, 58 of Country Club Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Joe was a long -time resident of Steger, son of Nena and Carmelo Buggemi. Joe spent many years living in La Crosse, Wi before returning to Country Club Hills. Joe is survived by his Zagone Cousins and was preceded in death by his...
Patricia A. Van Prooyen
Nov 3, 2024
Patricia A. Van Prooyen, nee Van Der Aa, age 84, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Jack Van Prooyen. Loving mother of Susan (Bruce) Mitchell, the late Paul (Linda) Van Prooyen, Mark (Debbie) Van Prooyen, and Laura (Tim Clyne) Van Prooyen. Devoted...
James Peter Nykaza
Nov 3, 2024
James P. Nykaza, age 80, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved father of James Nykaza Jr., Lori Oswald, late Jason Nykaza and stepfather of Steve Zarrella. Cherished grandfather of Dominick Camilleri, Khloe Oswald, and Silas Oswald. Dear father-in-law of Frank Camilleri. Loving brother of Walter (Gerry) Nykaza. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James...
