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Marie "Mary" J. Clausen
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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,...
Calvin H. De Young
March 23, 2017
Calvin H. De Young, age 84, of St. John , passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Adalee “Lee” De Young, nee Hambric. Devoted father of Richard (Terry) De Young, James (Lisa) De Young, Jerry (Cindy) De Young, Dan (Kathy) De Young, Leigh (Janet) De Young, and Cheryl (Brian) Calvert. Loving grandfather of 26 and great-grandfather of 17....
Bonnie L Sedlacek
March 23, 2017
Bonnie L. Sedlacek, age 81, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. Beloved wife of George Sedlacek. Loving mother of Robert (Cindy) Krumwiede, Larry (Debbie) Krumwiede, Linda (Gary) Radavich, Ron (Joy) Krumwiede, Mary (John) Running, Mark (Kate) Sedlacek, Paul Sedlacek, Laura (John) Walton, and the late Elizabeth (Don) Young. Cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren....
Sandra L. Lowry
March 23, 2017
Sandra L. “Sandy” Lowry, nee Blink, age 75, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert J. Lowry. Devoted mother of Robert T. (Dawn) Lowry. Proud grandmother of Jordan Lowry, Caitlyn (John) Pourcho, and Kyle Lowry. Dear sister of the late Gene (Barbara) Blink. Fond sister-in-law of...
Maria F Lopez
March 22, 2017
Maria F. Lopez nee Tovar, age 87, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Pablo M. Lopez. Loving mother of Virginia Fox, Manuel T Lopez and Andrew Lopez. Cherished grandmother of Roy Jr., David, Rosalinda, Sabastian Fox, Tina Hernandez, Jami, Galindo Lopez, Ashley Marie, Andrea Nicole,...
Virginia I. Lentz
March 21, 2017
Virginia I. Lentz, nee Petka, age 86, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, March 21, 2017 in Urbana, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lentz. Loving mother of Barbara (Warren) Seagren, Catherine Lentz, Patricia (late Robert) McCambridge, and Sandra Lentz. A cemetery chapel service will be held, Monday, March 27, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery...
Paula M. Brooks
March 20, 2017
Paula M. Brooks, age 51 of Chicago, IL passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Beloved wife of Glen Brooks. Loving mother of Tiffany Joseph. Cherished daughter of Paul Fuller and the late Juanita Fuller. Dear sister of Mark (Nora) Fuller and Pamela Fuller.
Michael D. Foulkes
March 19, 2017
Michael D. Foulkes, age 28, of Munster, IN passed away, suddenly, March 19, 2017. Beloved son of David and Gladys(Yerkovich) Foulkes. Visitation, Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 2:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln) Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Friday, March 24, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Smits Funeral Home with...
Ruth I. Anderson
March 18, 2017
Ruth I. Anderson, nee Wahlstrom, age 86, of Crete, IL, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Marvin E.E. Anderson. Dear mother of Douglas (Ann) Anderson, Debra (Roy) Scheck, and Donald (Jill) Anderson. Proud Mormor of twelve. Proud great grandmother of six. Dearest sister of Merle (Marilyn) Wahlstrom. Visitation Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 11:00 a.m....
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