Craig R. Carpenter
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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,...
Rev. Paul W. Eldridge
November 12, 2017
Rev. Paul W. Eldridge, age 90, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Virginia A. Eldridge, nee Wesselius. Loving father of Gail (Rev. Randall) Knoll, Kimberly (late Roger) Blummer, Betty (Barry) Palmer and Melody Eldridge. Dear grandfather of Alex (Carrie) Knoll, Melinda (Josh) Thiemeyer, Brian(Stefanie) Blummer, Jessica Knoll, David Blummer, Amber...
Blanche C. Andrews
November 12, 2017
Blanche C. Andrews, nee Barnett, age 93, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 12, 2017. Dearest mom of Elaine (John) Heber, Lee (Peggy) Martens, Sharon (James) Trotier, and Charles (LeeAnn) Martens. Loving grandma of John (Sheri) Heber, David (Jamie) Heber, Melissa (Greg) Drake, Matthew (Neetha) Martens, and Bradley (Christa) Martens; great-grandma of 12; great-great-grandma of one. Preceded in...
Jay Charles Parsons
November 10, 2017
Jay Charles Parsons, age 71 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, November 10, 2017. Beloved son of the late Charles and Mary Parsons; loving brother of the late Christine Parsons; cherished uncle of Cheri (Greg) Wade and Kevin Haseman. Jay was a member of the carpenters union and a Vietnam Veteran, he will be dearly missed by all...
Diane A. Rusch
November 10, 2017
Diane A. Rusch, nee Dal Colletto, age 80, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Rusch. Loving mother of Edward (Kimberly) Rusch, Jamie (Elizabeth) Rusch, and LeeAllen Rusch. Proud grandmother of Matthew Rusch, Shelly (Andy) Schmidt, Samantha Rusch, and Brandon Rusch, and great-grandmother of Logan. Preceded in death by her parents...
Henry Robert "Bob" Mugg
November 7, 2017
Henry Robert "Bob" Mugg, age 78, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Betty Mugg, nee Niemann. Loving father of Janice (Edward) Abel and Laurie (Steven) Michaels. Devoted grandfather of Christine Abel and great-grandfather of Amelia. Dear brother of Phyllis (late Chuck) Gurgel. Visitation, Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 3:00 -...
Fred Wayne Davidson
November 7, 2017
Fred Wayne Davidson, age 69, of Winamac, IN and Grant Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Beloved brother of Patricia Paris, the late Helen Spencer, the late Leroy Davidson, the late Linda Wilson, the late Roger Davidson, Tom Krynock and Ricky Krynock. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Charles...
Tommy Tarquinio
November 6, 2017
Tommy Tarquinio, age 65, of Crete, Illinois, formerly from Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2017. Beloved brother of Bettina Fouts. Cherished uncle of Jason (Carrie) Fouts and Kathy (late Frank) Fouts. Great uncle of four nephews and one niece. Dear nephew and cousin to many. He was preceded in death by his parents; Edmund and Betty Salvatore-Tarquinio....
Grayce Witvliet
November 6, 2017
Grayce Witvliet, nee Boersma, age 102, of Highland, IN, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. She is survived by her son Rev. John L. (Betty) Witvliet and daughter Nola Witvliet; three grandchildren, John D. (Charlotte) Witvliet, Cindy (Brent) Busscher, and Mark (Laura) Witvliet; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Adams; sisters-in-law, Jean De Young, Ellamarie Boersma, and Trudy Dykhuis. She was preceded...
Robert "Bob" H. Osting, Sr.
November 4, 2017
Robert “Bob” H. Osting, Sr., age 82 , of Knox, IN passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. Loving father of Julie (Phil) Johnson, Janet Goodale, John Osting, the late William Osting, and the late Robert H. Osting, Jr. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Don (Kitty) Osting, Joan (Truman)...
Jaclyn Marie Powers
November 3, 2017
Jaclyn Marie Powers, age 32, of Cedar Lake, Indiana passed away peacefully November 3, 2017. Beloved daughter of Fred and Jerilyn Powers (nee Piacentini). Loving sister of Julie (Jarred) Lynch. Cherished by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Jerry and Theresa Piacentini and her paternal grandparents; Fred and Florence Powers. Jaclyn was...
Jack C. Swan
October 30, 2017
Jack C. Swan, age 76, of Thornton, IL passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Peggy A. Swan nee Connor. Devoted father of James (Tammie) Swan, Penny (Dan) Kukulski and Jackie (Joe) Petrelli. Proud papa of Paige (Ryan) Wories, Hayley (Dave) Jabaay, Dallas (Zach) Zylstra, Amanda (Dan) Vasilak, Adam (Laura) Kukulski, Austin Kukulski, Jenna (fiancé Steven...
Mary Henrietta Gibson
October 28, 2017
Mary Henrietta Gibson, 99, of Momence Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Mary was born April 2, 1918 on a farm north of Momence to Edith and Arthur Gibson. Mary graduated from the Momence High School, She worked for many years at Yellow Front Grocery store and then worked until retirement at Baker and Taylor in Momence....
Wayne Kortum
October 24, 2017
Wayne Kortum, age 82, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Lillian Kortum, nee Page. Loving father of Wayne Michael Kortum, Debbie (fiancé Richard Patton) Van Allen, Sharon (Richard ) Sommer, and Bob Kortum. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer Van Allen, Tim Van Allen, Amanda (Jake) Atkinson, Dianne (Joseph) Fish, Billy Van Allen, and...
Robert Leon Lindner
October 24, 2017
Robert Leon Lindner, age 77, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away October 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances Lindner nee Smotherman. Loving father of Charlene (Jim) Slawnikowski. Cherished grandfather of Jimmy (Aly) and Stan Slawnikowski. Dear brother of Wilma Garren and the late Fred Lindner. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Leon was an Army Veteran...
Walter Leistra
October 23, 2017
Walter Leistra, age 98, of South Holland, IL went home to be with his Lord on October 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Arlene (Van Kalker Winicky) Leistra and the late Marjorie (Ekster) Leistra. Loving father of Linda Kocsis and stepfather of Cheryl (Roger) Kellogg, Cynthia (Matthew) Byrns, and James (Elizabeth ) Winicky. Cherished grandfather of Shawn Kocsis, Carrie (Gerry) Dopkowski,...
Jean L. Janusz
October 23, 2017
Jean L. Janusz, nee Targos, age 91, late of Crete, formerly of Dolton, and the Grand Crossing neighborhood, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, October 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Alexander G. Janusz. Loving mother of Thomas (Denise), James (Judy), Alex (Debbie), and the late Robert Janusz. Proud and cherished grandma of Elise (Scott) Coon, Garrett (Beth)...
