Harold A. Vierk
Apr 5, 2017
Harold A. Vierk, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Vierk, nee Graham. Loving father of Carl (Donna) Vierk, the late Beth (Les) Hemmerich, and the late Paul Vierk. Devoted Papa of Karen (Jake) Parker, Scott Hemmerich, Jennifer Vierk and Steven Vierk. Dear brother of Richard (late Kathy) Vierk....
June A. Karrson
Apr 5, 2017
June A. Karrson, nee Edwards, age 92, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Chris Karrson Sr. Loving mother of Chris (Vicky) Karrson Jr., Wayne (Sue) Karrson, and Ken (Kim) Karrson. Proud grandmother of Steffani Karrson, Jennifer Karrson, Derek Karrson, Melissa (Ferdinand) Martija, Heather Rooney, Kenneth Karrson Jr., and Katherine Karrson; great-grandmother of...
James Hendrix
Apr 4, 2017
James Hendrix, age 58, of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Father of Ryan Hendrix, Sara Seay and Lauren Schreiner. Also survived by ten brothers and sisters, and many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by one brother. Visitation Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN....
Doris Durbin
Apr 3, 2017
Doris Durbin, nee Ekstrom, age 89 of South Holland, IL passed away, Monday, April 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Carl Durbin. Loving mother of Lynn Durbin and Leonard Durbin. Dear sister of the late Martin (late Lois) Ekstrom, late Warren Ekstrom, and the late Lois (late Henry) Arden. Also preceded in death by her parents: Carl and...
James Harold Trammell
Apr 3, 2017
James H. Trammell, age 72, of Crossville, Alabama formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Trammell is survived by his wife, Donna Trammell; daughter, Kimberly (Jim) Young; son, James (Kristin) Trammell; grandchildren, Emily Trammell, James Young, Ryan Young, Jacob Trammell, Caitlin Young and Adam Trammell; brother, Carl (Jane) Trammell. He is preceded in...
Joseph Alan Correa
Apr 2, 2017
Joseph Alan Correa, age 61, of Crown Point, IN , passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn R. Correa, nee Quist. Devoted father of Joseph John (Michelle) Correa and Beth R. (Jason) Atkinson. Proud grandfather of Bradley Correa. Dear brother of Clara Singleton, late Judith Correa, Susan Correa and William Correa. Preceded in death by his parents...
Mae Hoeksema
Mar 31, 2017
Mae Hoeksema (nee Visser), long-time resident of South Holland and Lansing, IL, died on March 31, at the age of 96. Mae is survived by her children: George Jr. (Gerri), Susan, Alan (Carol), John (Marjory), Tim, Teana Witvliet, Esther Van Hattem (Richard), Mark (Cindy); her sisters Clara Koster and Martha Frieling, brother Eli (Tootie), brother-in-law Jay Dorn (Helen), 21 grandchildren...
Kenneth L. Kampenga
Mar 30, 2017
Kenneth L. Kampenga, age 80, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Joyce C Kampenga, nee Tillema. Proud father of Donna (Bob) Harvey, Mark (Brenda) Kampenga, Rodger (Susan) Kampenga, Bridget Hillyard, and William Kampenga. Loving grandfather of Tim, Stacy, Matthew, Elaine, Kevin, Nathan, Lisa, and Joseph; great-grandfather of Tori and Becki. Dear brother of...
Marie "Mary" J. Clausen
Mar 29, 2017
Marie J. "Mary" Clausen (nee Stolka) 86, formally of Crete, IL was welcomed into Heaven, in Houston, TX, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born October 12, 1930 in Aurora, OH to Frank J. and Marie (Drsek) Stolka. She married the love of her life, Warren "Happy" Clausen, on November 9, 1952. Marie...
Guadalupe R Garcia
Mar 28, 2017
Guadalupe R Garcia (nee Ruiz), age 78, of Stevens Point, WI, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully March 28, 2017. Beloved companion of Juan Jimenez. Loving mother of Victoria (Genaro) Sons- Meza, Rosalinda Taylor, Matilda (Ron) Uecke, Frances (Abel) Garcia-Mata, Thelma Garcia, Michelle Garcia and Fred (Rebecca) Garcia. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear...
Herbert Vander Weele
Mar 28, 2017
Herbert “Herb” Vander Weele, age 88, of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Loving husband of the late Emma M. Vander Weele, nee Schepel. Devoted father of David (Marie) Vander Weele, Dan (Rachel) Vander Weele, Tom (Diane) Vander Weele, the late Rita Vander Weele, and Carla (Lanny) Arensen. Proud grandfather of Jesse, Arianna, Jon, Dave, Mike (Clare) Vander...
Richard "Dick" Scheffers
Mar 27, 2017
Richard “Dick” Scheffers, age 74, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Judith Scheffers, nee Van Drunen. Loving father of Richard “Rick” Scheffers. Devoted grandfather of Nathan Scheffers, Annalise Scheffers and Trevor Scheffers. Dear brother of Jean (Fred) Hinrichs, Wilma (Ted) Koelikamp, Shirley (Martin) Rolland, Ronald (Shirley) Scheffers, and James (Janet) Van...
Bill John Perry
Mar 27, 2017
Bill John Perry, age 70, late of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Linda Perry, nee Pacanowski. Devoted dad of Elisia (Michael) Marzano, Bill (Denise) Perry, and JoAnn (Dave) White. Proud Papa of Michael Jr., Alison, Kaitlyn, and Brittany. Dear brother of Betty Jo (late harvey) Layne, Nancy (late Louie) Saucedo, Mary Beth...
Betty W. Schaap
Mar 26, 2017
Betty W. Schaap, nee Recker, age 88, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Beloved wife of John Schaap. Loving mother of Wayne (Laurel) Schaap, Janice (Fred) Hoekstra, Pamela (Lewis) Haan, and Brian Schaap. Devoted grandmother of Aron (Sarah) Hoekstra, Ryan (Karen) Hoekstra, Michelle (Titus Presler) Schaap, Kara (Brandon) Taylor, Timothy (Katherine) Schaap, Brandon (Sarah) Haan,...
Walter Donato Rossi
Mar 25, 2017
Walter Donato Rossi, age 74, of Schererville, IN, Born in Bussi Sul Tirino, Italy to the late Oreste and Rosina nee Spezza Rossi, passed away into eternal life Saturday, March 25, 2017. Beloved husband of 50 years to Maria Rossi, nee Moretti. Loving father of Paolo (Ginny) Rossi, Valeria (Kevin) Galassini, Roberto (Carrie) Rossi, and Johnny (Phonesavanh) Rossi. Loving and...
Shirley C. Lau
Mar 24, 2017
Shirley C. Lau, nee VanderWoude, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Ted Lau. Dearest sister of the late Wilma and Wendell VanderWoude. Kind aunt of Karen Kooima. Loving cousin of many. Preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Fannie VanderWoude. Visitation Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m....
William "Bill" P. Beezhold
Mar 24, 2017
William “Bill” P. Beezhold, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Harriet Beezhold, nee Kramer. Dear father of Phil (Julie) Beezhold, Don (Deborah) Beezhold, Cynthia (Dave) Voss, Diane (David) Guerrin, Timothy (Rebecca) Beezhold, David (Jill) Beezhold, Paul (Trisch) Beezhold, and Lynn (Kevin) Lanting. Proud grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 19. Loving brother of...
Emma A Risko
Mar 24, 2017
Emma A. Risko, age 95, of Steger, IL passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Felix Risko. Loving mother of the late Karl Risko. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Christina) Gut and Randall (Melissa) Gut. Great-grandmother of Gregory and Tyler. Chapel Committal Service Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:30am, meeting at Skyline Memorial Park 24800 S Governors Hwy,...
Sandra J. Stocking
Mar 24, 2017
Sandra J. Stocking, nee Miller, age 59, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017. Beloved mother of Melissa Stocking, Rene (Kyle) McClish and Jessica (Aaron Leach) Gummalauski. Dear sister of Jerry (Ginny) Miller, Diana (Pat) Rossi and Duane (Imee) Miller. Memorial gathering Friday March 31, 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Louis Sherman Community Center 3501...
David A. Bult
Mar 24, 2017
David A. Bult, age 58, of Lansing, IL, unexpectedly passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Loving husband of Lori J. Bult, nee Kikkert. Proud father of Hope (Bryant) Vayhinger, Heather Bult, and Samuel Bult. Adoring Papa of his princesses Everly and Kinsley. Cherished son of Dorothy and the late Virgil Bult. Dear brother of Marvin (Sherry) Bult, Sharon (Corrie) Frank,...
