Norma J. Degraff
December 30, 2017
Norma J. DeGraff, nee Samsel, age 89, of South Holland passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Melvin "Muff" DeGraff. Loving mother of Randy (Susan) DeGraff, Gary (Kim) DeGraff, and Gail (Patrick) Deane. Devoted grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Jeanne (late Earl) Baylor, the late Robert (Bev)...
Minnie Grace Fennema
December 29, 2017
For most people, Friday, December 29, 2017 was a very cold day. For Minnie Grace Fennema it was the best day of her life. She was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was her first day in eternity, singing and praising her Savior with her husband Gilbert and the rest of the family!...
Robert Campbell Roy
December 28, 2017
Robert Campbell Roy, age 79, of Chicago Heights IL, born March 2, 1938, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2017. Loving brother of Archie James (Shirley Cox) Roy, Anne (Frank) Rehberg. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-father of Mike (Jean) Martin, Connie (Hershel) Eller, Ronald and Thomas Martin. Cherished step-grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren....
William R. Oppenhuis
December 26, 2017
William R. Oppenhuis, age 79, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Beloved husband of 55 years of Sandra Oppenhuis, nee Swart. Devoted father of Michael (Linda) Oppenhuis, Michelle (Steven) Van Beek, Ross (Lori) Oppenhuis, and Robert (Kimberly) Oppenhuis. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Jocelyn, Zachary, Joshua, Samantha, Tatum, Brett, Sydnee, Alexa, Tanner, Maxwell, Kyla, and Taylor. Dear...
Helen E. Alexander
December 25, 2017
Helen E. “Georgie” Alexander, nee Siebielec, age 95, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald Alexander. Loving mother of Donna (late Kenneth) Carroll and James (Deana) Alexander. Proud grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Julia (late Claude) Harmening, late Julius Siebielec, and the late Ann (late Bruno) Toczek. Preceded...
Anna W. Johnson
December 25, 2017
Anna W. Johnson nee Hoebe, age 87, of Dolton, IL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Allen Johnson. Devoted mother of Darlene Johnson, Geri (Chuck) Frank, John (Gary Sheridan) Johnson, Kenneth (Keri) Johnson and the late Turine Johnson. Proud grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Gen (late Eddie) Ziert. Visitation Saturday, December...
Roger L. Gouwens
December 25, 2017
Roger L. Gouwens, age 85, of Thornton, IL passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Elaine Gouwens nee Stegenga for 62 years. Loving father of Lori (Jeff) Reidenga and Larry (Pam) Gouwens and the late Christie Rae Gouwens. Proud grandfather of Kayla (Alex) Bulthuis, Benjamin Gouwens, Karen (Nick) Blevins, Jenna Rae (Jason ) Stoit, Natalie Gouwens, Elizabeth Gouwens,...
Frank J. Bednarczyk
December 25, 2017
Frank J. Bednarczyk, age 67, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of the Roseland neighborhood in Chicago, IL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Priscilla M. Bednarczyk, nee Lakomy. Dad of Matthew (Judy) Bednarczyk, Kimberly (Jeremy) Overholt, Kathleen, Mitchell, Martin, and Michael Bednarczyk. Grandpa of Michael Schubbe, Joseph Bednarczyk, Gabrielle, Chloe, and Mason Overholt; great-grandpa of Diana Schubbe;...
Karen Lyn Howell
December 24, 2017
Karen Lyn Howell, nee Bellinghausen, age 66, late of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Thom D. Howell. Loving mom of Tanya Sheely, Brian Norris, Tiffany (John) Blosky, and the late Shaun Norris. Cherished nana of seven. Dearest sister of four. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents...
Bruno B. Davidovich
December 24, 2017
Bruno B. Davidovich, age 70, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Jean Davidovich, nee Starr. Loving father of Laura (John Freeman) Davidovich, Michael (Maria) Davidovich, and Jaime (Clifton) Van Winkle. Devoted grandfather of Michael Gil-Davidovich, Hannah Freeman, John Freeman, Zachary Freeman, Ava Van Winkle, and Addyson Van Winkle. Dear brother of Mara, Dorothy, Rose,...
Lucille E. Rennwanz
December 22, 2017
Lucille E. Rennwanz, nee Lorenz, age 90, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of 66 years to the late George H. Rennwanz. Loving mother of Judie Rennwanz, Carol Rennwanz, George (Marlene) Rennwanz, Alan Rennwanz, and Christine Cunningham. Proud grandma of David, Scott, Kevin, Colin, Shawn, Megan, Brendan, Matthew,...
James E. Huizenga
December 21, 2017
James E. Huizenga, age 52, suddenly, late of Indianapolis, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Father of Holly (Jordan) Westerhoff, Heather Huizenga, and Haley Huizenga. Loving son of Tena (late Keith) Pleoger, nee Niehof and the late Orien Huizenga. Brother of Michael Huizenga, Pam (Dave) Van Zyl, and Julie (Mike) Kieft. Former husband of Cheryl VanDrunen...
Sylvia J. Miller
December 20, 2017
Sylvia J. Miller, nee Norrgran, age 90, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald Miller. Loving mother of the late Sharon (Thomas) Bump, James (Susan) Miller, Donna Lis, and Debra (Brian) Kolosh. Devoted grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 19. Dear sister of the late Gerald Norrgran. Visitation will be held...
Wanda Mrozek
December 20, 2017
Wanda Mrozek, nee Sparks, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Devoted mother of Randy Turnes and Rhonda (Arthur) Lopez. Proud grandmother of Amanda Lopez and Jonathon Turnes. Dearest sister of Darlene (late Dwight) Uhter. Preceded in death by her parents Everett and Evelyn Sparks. Visitation Friday, December 22, 2017 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at...
Marilyn S Hartmann
December 19, 2017
Marilyn S. Hartmann nee Schmidt, age 90 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Henry “Bud” Hartmann. Loving mother of Anne (Paul) Luering, Susan (Ken) Culton and Carol (George Polke) Hartmann. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Kadri) Luering, Lisa Luering, Tess Culton and Claire Culton. Great grandmother of Mikk and Meeli Luering. Dear sister...
Janice Mazurkiewicz
December 16, 2017
Janice Mazurkiewicz, age 58, of Chicago Heights, IL transitioned into eternity on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Loving mother of Christopher Escobedo, Tonya Mazurkiewicz and Angela Mazurkiewicz. Proud grandmother of Alexia, Alyssa, Issac, and Ruben. Joseph Escobedo, father of her children. Dear family friend Joseph Minotti, Jr. Dear sister of Larry (Laura), Ricky (Jill), Wayne, John (Marian), Nancy, and Carol (Frank)....
Florence Marie Kasper-Ranieri
December 14, 2017
Florence Marie Kasper-Ranieri, age 95, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, December 14, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Beloved wife of Elmer Ranieri. Loving mother of Kathy (Bill) Ranieri-Noble, Charles Ranieri, Ramona (Terry) McGrath, David (Colleen) Ranieri, John Ranieri, the late Jeannette Ranieri and the late Therese Ranieri-Marks. Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Michael McGrath...
Ann Benain
December 14, 2017
Ann Benain, nee Mishoulam, age 88, late of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leo Benain. Loving mother of Charles (Kim), and the late Mark and late Michael Benain. Proud grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Albert (Aronette) Mishoulam. Preceded in death by her parents Hyman and Sarah Mishoulam.
Genevieve Calhoun
December 11, 2017
Genevieve Calhoun, nee Nicolas, age 79, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. Beloved mother of Roger Calhoun, Glenn Patrick (Rose) Calhoun, Rodney Calhoun, Sandy (Patrick) Leonard, Patricia (late Thomas) Woltz, and Joey Calhoun. Grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 11. Sister of Michele Immessaoudene. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 2:00...
Charles S Fillion
December 10, 2017
Charles S. Fillion, age 48 of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully December 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Rebecca Fillion nee Viollt. Loving father of Chase and Brandon Fillion and loving step-father of Sean, Bryan and Nicholas Johnson. Dear brother of Noella (Louis) Garcia and Nowell (Lisa) Fillion. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; Charles...
