John A. Peerbolte
Jan 9, 2025
John A. “Al” Peerbolte, age 89, of Munster, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Loving husband of Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke. Devoted father of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, Leanne (Jon) Heiniger. Proud grandfather of Rick (Jen), Tom, and Dave Herman, Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P....
Donald R. Spence
Jan 7, 2025
Donald R. Spence, age 71, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving husband of Terri Spence, nee Doorn. Devoted father of Jana (Craig) Olthoff, Kristen (Bill) Berger, and Abbey (Ken) Sadecki. Proud grandfather of Nick, Sadie, Carter, and Brad Olthoff, Annalie, Brody, Charlotte, and Colton Berger, Harley and Trevor Sadecki. Dear brother of...
Darlene R. Knurek
Jan 7, 2025
Darlene R. Knurek, age 80, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving sister of Robin (Richard) Scheldberg and the late Garfield T. (Vicki) Anderson. Dear aunt of Crystal, Aaron, Darryn, and Tracy and great-aunt to several. Preceded in death by her parents Garfield J. and Dorothy M. Anderson. Darlene was an avid collector...
Wilma May Teneyuca
Jan 7, 2025
Teneyuca, Wilma May nee Willett, 92, of Steger, IL passed away Jan. 7, 2025. She is survived by her children: Florence Malacina of Cedar Lake, IN, Celestino Jr. Teneyuca of Crete, IL and Rickey (Pam) Teneyuca of Momence, IL; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband Celestino “Poncho” Teneyuca in...
Silvana Dianni
Jan 5, 2025
Silvana DiAnni, age 88, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. DiAnni. Loving mother of Robert (Debbie) DiAnni, Marco (Ellen) DiAnni and Steven (Dina) DiAnni. Cherished grandmother of Joe, Kaitie, Kristin, Nicole and Anthony. Great-grandmother of five great-grandchildren. Silvana will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
Joseph Moran
Jan 3, 2025
Joseph “Bugs” Moran, age 62, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. Dear brother of Tom (Joan) Moran, late Mary Kay (Frank) Rios, Mark Moran, and Peggy (Dave) Duncan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas Patrick and Catherine Sylvia Moran. He was loved by many...
Thomas Jay Stallinga
Jan 3, 2025
Thomas Jay Stallinga, age 65, of Lansing, IL was called home to Glory by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Terri Stallinga, nee Dykstra. Loving father of David and Ashlee De Wit, Kelsee Stallinga, and Tommy Stallinga. Devoted grandfather of Asa and Rose De Wit. Loving son of Gertrude and the...
James R. Rietveld
Dec 31, 2024
James R. Rietveld, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline F. Rietveld, nee Gross. Loving father of Michael (Nancy) Rietveld and Ronald (Susan) Rietveld. Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Grant) Mensonides, Jonathan Rietveld, Matthew (fiancée Grace Thelo) Rietveld, Leanne (Mitch) Clark, Rachel Rietveld, and the late infant Sarah...
Patricia Ann Paarlberg
Dec 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Paarlberg , age 64, of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Randolph “Randy” Gretz. Loving mother of Peter Stevens and Andrew (Elizabeth) Stevens. Devoted grandmother of Theodore Stevens. Dear sister of Larry (Marcia) Paarlberg and Susan (Terry) Klinker. Kind aunt of several nieces and...
Ronald William Strand
Dec 28, 2024
Ronald William Strand, age 73 of Kankakee, IL, originally of Des Plaines, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Dear brother of the late Paul (Carol) Strand and Douglas (John Bell) Strand. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Susan Strand. A private family funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at...
Sally Ann Dejong
Dec 28, 2024
Sally Ann DeJong, nee Brouwer, age 73, of St. John IN passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Marvin DeJong. Loving mother of Kerrie (late Scott) Friesema and Steven DeJong. Devoted grandmother of Bradley (Ciara) Werblo, Brian (Karisa) Werblo, Brett (Krista) Werblo, Rebecca Werblo, Nicole (Alex) Batta, Alyssa (Garrett) Wiggs,...
James G. O'Brine
Dec 26, 2024
James G. O’Brine, age 86, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 26, 2024. Beloved husband of 65 years to Wilma “Pat” O’Brine nee Hendrix. Loving father of Judy Rendant, Donna (Joe) Ganderota and Leona (Michael) Malpi. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Margaret Phillips and...
Marilyn L Haase
Dec 24, 2024
Marilyn L. Haase, age 97, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Charles Milligan. Mother of Donald (Mary Anne) Haase and Donna (Glen) Reubelt. Grandmother of 3 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband Vernon Haase and her brother Kenneth Sundland. Marilyn will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her....
Sandra Gay Verhaar
Dec 24, 2024
Sandra Gay VerHaar, née McGill, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Ted VerHaar. Treasured mother of Tad (Terri) VerHaar, Jeffrey (Cindy) VerHaar, Timothy (Barbara) VerHaar, and Daniel VerHaar. Cherished grandmother of her loving caretaker and granddaughter Keely, and grandchildren Brett, Cory (Ariel), Drew (Morgan), Derek VerHaar, Melissa (Mike) Olthoff, Zachary VerHaar, Samantha (Kyle)...
Mildred J. Van Prooyen
Dec 22, 2024
Mildred J. “Millie” Van Prooyen, nee Visser, age 93, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald R. “Jim” Van Prooyen. Devoted mother of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandmother of Ryan Van...
Kathleen Frieda Hommema
Dec 21, 2024
Kathleen Frieda Hommema, nee Vermeulen, age 90, of Homewood, IL, went to her eternal home on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Kathleen (Kathy) was a woman of strong faith and character that was blessed with a gentle, sweet and kind spirit. She was a graduate of Fenger High School and enjoyed a career as an administrative assistant at...
Marshall H. Whitfield
Dec 19, 2024
Marshall H. Whitfield, age 45, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2024, in Houston, TX. Long time resident of Glenwood and Chicago Heights, Illinois. Recently relocated to Trinity, Texas in April of this year.
Beloved husband to Bridget A. J. Whitfield. Loving father to Bethany H. Johnson and loving stepfather to Briana M. Johnson. Proud to soon be...
Joseph H. Hoadley
Dec 18, 2024
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Joseph H. Hoadley, age 102, passed on to the other side peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Loyal and loving husband of 80 wonderful years of Virginia. Loving father of Don and Regina. Proud papaw of Dawn, Rob, Shawn, Patrick, Brian, Megan, Kristin, Grant,...
Kathleen M. Hauptman
Dec 17, 2024
Kathleen M. Hauptman, nee Bretz, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Loving mother of Chris (Jeffrey) Polacek, Victoria Tiberi, Sherri (late Pedro) Ochoa, and Marian (Mike) Thrash. Devoted grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Chuck Bretz, late Jim Bretz, Joe Bretz, late Tom Bretz, late Mike Bretz, Mary Anne...
Kevin J. Janiak
Dec 16, 2024
Kevin J. Janiak, age 63, of St. John, formerly of Dyer, and Lowell, IN, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. Loving husband of Kimberly S. Janiak, nee VanWieren. Devoted father of Amanda (John Vena) Elliott and Michelle (fiancé Benton Schrader) Burch; father-in-law of Jennifer Bos. Proud grandfather of Emma Bos, Madeline Burch, Noah Burch, and Jovanni Vena. Dear brother...
