Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2024

Debra L. Brummel, age 64, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Tony Brummel. Devoted mother of Alyssa Brummel and Derek Brummel. Proud grandmother of Lance Anthony and Ruby Brielle. Loving daughter of Peter and Shirley Schurman. Dear sister of Diane (David) Vander Schaaf, David (Janice) Schurman, Donna (Greg) Mazrimas, and...

Nov 2, 2024

Richard V. Klein Age 94, Altamonte Springs, FL Formerly of South Holland, IL

Richard V. Klein passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to the late Delores L. Klein (née Cericola). Loving father to Cynthia (Stanley) Schilling and...

Nov 1, 2024

Robert J. Homans, age 88, of Demotte, IN, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024.  Beloved husband of Minnie Homans, nee Van Keppel.  Loving father of Gregg Homans, late Scott (Allison) Homans, Lori (Max) Geremia, Robert Homans, Russell (Dawn) Homans, and Michael (Ericka) Homans. Grandfather of Jeff Homans, Angel Homans, Austin Homans, and Jessica Homans; great-grandfather of Abel Homans, Lylah...

Oct 30, 2024

David E. Van Der Molen, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  Loving husband of Diana Van Der Molen nee Wauchop.

Devoted father of Jennifer, Nicholas (Allison), Katherine, the late David, late Elizabeth, and the late Matthew Van Der Molen.  Proud grandfather of Candace, and Izabela; great-grandfather of Audrey, Ava, and Ella.  Dear brother...

Oct 30, 2024

Delores J. Brooks, nee Priebe, age 71, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Dennis Brooks. Loving mother of Stephanie (Steven) Steif.  Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Sofia) Reising, Mamie (Kyle) Doty, Ruby (Andrew) Harwood, and Della Jean Steif. Great-grandmother of Daphne and Alena. Dear sister of Ann (late Wayne) Bird, late Shirley (late Lenny)...

Oct 29, 2024

Juanita C. Rivera, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Beloved wife of David Rivera, Loving mother of David (Anna) Jr., Daniel (Carla), Hector (Eva) Rivera, Carol (Glenn) Stive, Linda (Anthony) Rivera-Krabbe. Cherished grandmother of David (Stacey) Jr. III, Jaymon Simon (Angela), Daniel (Andrea) Rivera Jr., Jennifer (Luis) Muñoz, Alexander Soteris, Andrea Stive, Lauren...

Oct 29, 2024

Rev. Robert D. Ritsema, age 80, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Husband of Cheryl Ritsema, nee Van Til.  Loving father of  Robert M. (Lisa) Ritsema, Laura (Gary) Schreiber, and Staci (Darrell) Dies. Grandfather of Austin (Shianne) Ritsema, Seth Ritsema, Makenzie Ritsema, Margot (fiancé...

Oct 28, 2024

Margaret J. Hoekstra, nee Van Kalker, age 94, of Beecher, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Fred Hoekstra.  Loving mother of Diane (Bill) Vlietstra and Fred (Jan) Hoekstra.  Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Chad) Schmidt, Bill (Tricia) Vlietstra, Kim (Kevin) DeBlock, Aron (Sarah) Hoekstra, Ryan (Karen) Hoekstra, and...

Oct 28, 2024

Randall J. Bahm Sr., age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. Beloved husband of Judith Bahm, nee Wigsmoen.  Loving father of Candece (Shawn) Griffin, Randall (Hollie) Bahm Jr., Joey (Chevoyn) Bahm, Andrew (Jennessa) Bahm, and Bradley Bahm. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Terri Bahm and the late Steven Bahm.  ...

Oct 27, 2024

Donald W. Churilla of Dyer, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 54.

Don is survived by his wife, Danielle Churilla (nee Kingen); their two children, Sydney and Gavin Churilla; mother, Joanne Churilla; father, Dennis (Marilyn) Churilla; brothers Dennis (Heather) Churilla and Dan (Laura) Churilla; father and mother-in-law...

Oct 26, 2024

Marie O’Laughlin, nee Shawley, age 95, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Born on June 2, 1929 in Scotland County Missouri, Marie lived a full, adventurous and vibrant life. She was the loving wife of Gavin O’Laughlin, who preceded her in death by fourteen years. Together, they raised a family of 2 children...

Oct 25, 2024

Cody James Thornhill, age 31, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away, Friday, October 25, 2024. Beloved father of Davi Feliciano. Loving son of James “Dan” (Wendy) Thornhill and the late Susan Ostrander-Thornhill. Dear brother of Ryan Glassner, Megan Thornhill, Craig (Stephanie) Cohea, Jessica (Matt) Stalla, Carla Werich and Randy Werich. Cherished grandson of Diane (late James) Thornhill and Patricia...

Oct 23, 2024

Carol M. Barnes, nee Rietveld, age 82, of Crete, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Marcus “Mark” Barnes.  Loving mother of Brenda (Nathan) Davis, Melanie (Nick) Aitken, Mark (Deanne) Barnes, Charles Barnes, and Brian (Gina) Barnes. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren with one deceased,...

Oct 20, 2024

Thomas “Mars Man” Newberg, age 82, of Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Beloved husband of Nancy Newberg, nee Carlson. Loving father of Veronica (David) Tyssen, Thomas Newberg Jr., late Eddie (Donna) Miller, Randy Miller, Gerard (Niceo) Miller, late Gwen Miller, and Jimmy (Deanna) Hodo.  Cherished grandfather of Michael (Rebecca), Joseph, Jerry, Crystal, Brian (Crystal), John, Jazmine,...

Oct 19, 2024

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LaVonne L. Nicholson, née Blafka, age 87, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the morning on Saturday, October 19, 2024 surrounded in her final days by her children and grandchildren. LaVonne was commonly known as “Dolly”, a nickname given in childhood that she carried...

Oct 19, 2024

Theresa Elizabeth Van Ort nee Loitz, age 90, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 19, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late John R. Van Ort.  Loving mother of Debra (late Stephen) Charles, Diane Van Ort, John (Cynthia) Van Ort, and Patrick Van Ort.  Cherished grandmother of Court (Christine) Charles, Tyler Charles, Connor Charles, Caitlin Van...

Oct 18, 2024

Teresa Anne Comber nee James, age 66, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 18, 2024. Beloved wife of Frank Comber. Loving mother of Lisa (Tyson) Hopkins and Susanna (Joseph Williams) Gala. Cherished grandmother of Raegan Hopkins and Connor Hopkins. Loving daughter of Lila (late Jim) James. Dear sister of Debbie (Stanley) Tomas, William (Maggie) James,...

Oct 16, 2024

Janice E. Tillema, nee Jabaay, age 87, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late John Tillema.  Loving mother of Mark (Janet) Tillema, Mary Tillema, and Paul (Michele) Tillema. Devoted grandmother of Abby, Allison, and Madelyn.  Dear sister of the late Henrietta Ulm, late Richard...

Oct 16, 2024

Wilma Bultema, nee Terpstra, age 97, of Lynwood, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Peter Bultema Jr.  Loving mother of Janet (John) Vander Laan, Linda (Edward) Vander Woude, Steven (Linda) Bultema, William (Becky) Bultema, Peter (Betsy) Bultema, and Daniel (Jane) Bultema.  Devoted grandmother of 28 grandchildren and...

Oct 15, 2024

Ryan Michael Wojcik, age 28, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  Loving son of Dawn (late Michael) Dean and Michael (Lisa) Wojcik.  Cherished grandson of Glenda Ratliff, late Vern Ratliff, Ron Wojcik, and Donna (late Buford) Painter.  Dear nephew of Laurie (Kevin) Wilson, Amy (John) Eagan, Beckie (Tony Berenis) Ratliff, Shane (Jackie) Ratliff, Chris...