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David A. Nydam

David A. Nydam

September 13, 2017

David A. Nydam, age 64, of the Historic area of Pullman in Chicago, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Husband of Tina Nydam, nee Utley. Father of Emily and Katy Nydam. Son of Marjorie and the late August Nydam. Brother of Mark (Lynn) Nydam and the late Doug (Sandra Monroe) Nydam. Uncle of Luke and Steve. Visitation Thursday,...

Charles William Kramer, Iii

Charles William Kramer, Iii

September 10, 2017

Charles William Kramer III, age 60 of Dolton, IL passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. Beloved son of the late Charles William Kramer Jr. and the late Betty Jane Kramer (nee Missal). Loving brother of the late Cheryl Lynn Kramer Jensen. Dear nephew of Sharon (late Ronald) Nudo and the late Raymond Kramer. Dear cousin of Michael Nudo. Cremation services...

Charlene P. Quinn

Charlene P. Quinn

September 8, 2017

Charlene P. Quinn, nee Schauert, age 73, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017. Beloved wife of Lawrence “Mike” Quinn Jr. Loving mother of Thomas Lewis, Kimberly (William “Butch”) Smith, Kelly Johnson and the late Brian Lewis. Proud grandmother of Teresa, Jayson, Matthew, Kaitlin, Gina, Tony, Cheyanne, Drake, and Reno; great-grandmother of Layla, Kaleb, and...

Joseph W. Reiter, Sr.

Joseph W. Reiter, Sr.

September 7, 2017

Joseph W. Reiter, Sr., age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Retired Chicago Police Department (33 years) and US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Reiter. Devoted father of Michele (Kert) Siemiawski, Joseph (Cheryl) Reiter Jr., Kelly (Rick) Millhouse, and the late Randall Reiter. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Alex,...

Marcia L Morris

Marcia L Morris

September 7, 2017

Marcia L. Morris, nee Vandenberg, age 54 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017. Beloved wife of Timothy Morris. Loving step mother of Amanda (Jonathan) Morris and Daniel Morris. Dear sister of Wayne (Barbara) Vandenberg, Late Alan (Carol) Vandenberg and the late Kenneth Vanderberg. Cherished daughter of Richard and Patricia Vandenberg.  Visitation, Monday, September 11, 2017 from...

Ruth Vanderzwaag

Ruth Vanderzwaag

September 2, 2017

Ruth Vanderzwaag, age 85, of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Willis Vanderzwaag. Dear sister of Talkje van der Kwaak and the late Gerbrigje Busser of the Netherlands and fond sister-in-law of Henny Vanderzwaag and Anneke Vanderzwaag. Proud aunt of Bianca Busser, Alphons van der Kwaak, Ilona Westgeest, Minka Vanderzwaag, Tabe Vanderzwaag,...

James E. Molenaar

James E. Molenaar

September 1, 2017

James E. Molenaar, age 80, of Dyer, IN passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. Beloved husband and best friend of Gwen Molenaar, nee Campbell. Loving father of James D. (Susy) Molenaar and Matt (Linnay) Molenaar. Devoted grandfather of Simon, Gabriella, Adam, Elliot, and Mia. Dear brother of Wes (Donna) Molenaar. Uncle to Laurel, Collin, Heather, Alison, Pam and Steve. Preceded...

Lorraine Marie Shelton

Lorraine Marie Shelton

September 1, 2017

Lorraine Marie Shelton nee Martin, age 91, of Monee, Illinois passed away peacefully September 1, 2017. Beloved wife of George Shelton. Loving mother of John (Pamela) Stringer, Denise (late Joseph) Kielanowicz, and the late David Stringer. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation, Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until prayer service 11:00 a.m. at the...

Randy Lee Jordan

Randy Lee Jordan

August 31, 2017

Randy Lee Jordan, age 51, of Crete, IL. Passed away August 31, 2017. Beloved father of Cody Jordan and Jeremiah Jordan. Loving grandfather of Xaiden Jordan. Dearest brother of Jo (Dan) Hansen and Michael Jordan. Cherished uncle of Jason Hansen, Raymond Hansen, Mikey Jordan, Jamie Vaughn and Megan Vaughn. Adoring nephew of Carol (Mel) Sheets and Nancy (the late Dannie)...

Randall B Wates

Randall B Wates

August 31, 2017

Randall B. Wates, age 59 of Crete, Illinois, formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away August 31, 2017. Beloved fiancé of Mary Apking. Loving father of Andrew Haskins, Diane Saavedra-Rivera and Aaron Haskins. Cherished grandfather of one granddaughter. Devoted son of Agnes (late Hurshell) Robison-Wates. Dear brother of Steven (Patricia) Wates, Kevin Wates and Leanna Domalik. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Simon "Sam" Van Deursen

Simon "Sam" Van Deursen

August 30, 2017

Simon “Sam” Van Deursen, age 83, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Evelyn Van Deursen, nee Hensley. Loving father of Jeffrey (Angela) Van Deursen and Jennifer (Jim) Sterling. Devoted grandfather of Jacob and Emily Van Deursen, and Jessica, Jamie, Joshua, and Jason Sterling. Dear brother of the late Nellie (late Christian) Mulder, late...

Clara M. Swets

Clara M. Swets

August 30, 2017

Clara M. Swets, nee Loughmiller, age 87, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Henry Nelson Swets. Loving mother of Bev (Clarence) Tysse, Dan (Judy) Swets, Dave (Diane) Swets and Kathy (Jeff) Blake. Devoted grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 23. Dearest sister of Irene (late Bob) Snow and Norman (Joanne)...

Todd L Brown

Todd L Brown

August 30, 2017

Todd L. Brown, age 60, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2017. Beloved father of Michael (Jennifer) Brown. Cherished grandfather of Emily Brown and Katelyn Brown. Dear son of the late Leroy and the late Florence Hofer-Brown. Visitation, Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial...

Joseph A Queiroli

Joseph A Queiroli

August 28, 2017

Joseph A. Queiroli Sr., age 62, of Crete, IL, passed away August 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Rossi) for 38 years. Loving father of Joseph (Kristina) Queiroli, Anthony (Christina) Queiroli and Dominic Queiroli. Cherished grandfather of Giovanni, Kyle, Vincenzo, Trevor and Luka. Dearest brother of Christine Queiroli. Joseph worked for Crete-Monee High School for 36 years, he will...

Dorothy M Barnes

Dorothy M Barnes

August 28, 2017

Dorothy M. Barnes nee Barratt, age 86, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017. Beloved wife of John Robert Barnes. Dear mother of John, Jean Parsons, William (Debra), Robin Zinkhon and the late Patrick Barnes. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Memorial Gathering Sunday, September 3, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at Sauk Village Bible...

Paula Sukta

Paula Sukta

August 27, 2017

Paula Sukta, nee Gulota, age 70, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2017. Loving wife of Phillip Sukta. Dearest sister of Faye (late Joseph) Genova, Rose Ellen Magdos, Joanne (Joe) McCluskey, Paul (Cheryl) Gulota, and the late Mary Lou (John(Flossy)) Rachoy. Dear daughter-in-law of Lucy (late Milton) Sukta. Kind sister-in-law of Jerry...

Mark D. Devries

Mark D. Devries

August 27, 2017

Mark D. DeVries, age 53, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Karin DeVries, nee Robitaille. Loving father of Matthew DeVries and step-father of Riley Slegers. Dear son of Richard and Dorothy DeVries. Devoted brother of Rick (Maria) DeVries and Beth (Greg) Zagrocki. Uncle of several nephews and nieces. Mark will be greatly missed...

Nicholas Scott Anthony

Nicholas Scott Anthony

August 26, 2017

Nicholas Scott Anthony, age 24 of Dyer, IN passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Beloved son of Scott and Donna (nee Furto) Anthony. Dear brother of Hillary Anthony and Hanna Anthony; and his dear dog Bell. Cherished grandson of Grandma Tina and loving nephew and cousin to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation, Thursday, August 31, 2017 from...

Marilyn Nell Degroot

Marilyn Nell Degroot

August 25, 2017

Marilyn N. De Groot, nee De Roos, 89, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George De Groot. Loving mother of Gregory (Bonnie) De Groot, Barbara (Barry) Henby, David De Groot, Glenn (Jayne) De Groot, and Brian De Groot. Proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Tony(Carolyn) Kaufman...

Melvin C. Deboer

Melvin C. Deboer

August 24, 2017

Melvin C. DeBoer, age 88, of Crete, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Phyllis DeBoer, nee Evers. Loving father of Linda (Jeff) Bixenman and Jim (Dawn) DeBoer. Dear step-father of Don (Jann) Bruinsma, Debbie (Paul) DeYoung, Doug (Lynn) Bruinsma and Duane (Mary) Bruinsma. Devoted grandfather of 20; great...

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