Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2024

Simon Koopmans, Jr. went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Delores A. Koopmans, nee Smits.  Loving father of the late Rhonda (Jeff) Dekker and Keith (Patricia) Koopmans.  Devoted grandfather of Joel (Amy) Dekker, Rachel (Robert) Van Der Woerd, Rosalyn (Jim) Fluit, Justin (Kim) Dekker, Keith (Jaci) Koopmans, Karyn (Shane)...

Dec 14, 2024

Robert R. Rietveld, age 91, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Joyce Rietveld, nee Santefort. Loving father of the late Kim (David) Laning, Kathy (late Bill) Rosenberg, and John (Rhonda) Rietveld.  Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  Dear brother of Phil (late Audrey) Rietveld and the late Jay (Sherry...

Dec 13, 2024

Judith Ann Rolniak nee Andavis, age 88, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rolniak. Loving mother of Joseph J. (Maria) Rolniak, Thomas A. (Malgorzata “ Gosia”) Rolniak, Susan T. Bulanda, Judi A. (Gerald) Dekker, and the late Linda M. (late Steve) Hawkins. Cherished grandmother of eleven...

Dec 13, 2024

Diane M. Reinke, nee Kolodzej, age 70, St. John, IN, formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13, 2024.  Loving wife of David A. Reinke.  Devoted mother of Melanie Ellingham, and Eric Reinke.  Proud grandmother of Courtney Ellingham, Ashley, Eric II, Colton, Ava, Mason Reinke, and the late Brittney Ellingham; great-grandmother of Marley Reinke.  Dearest sister of...

Dec 12, 2024

Darlene Machielson, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Machielson. Loving mother of Debra Poole and Allen (Christina) Machielson. Beloved grandmother of Adam (Patricia Fazy) Poole, Elizabeth Machielson and Thomas Machielson. Dear sister of Edward (Jane) Kozinski, Joseph (Beverly) Kozinski, the late Victor Kozinski and Arlene (late...

Dec 12, 2024

Gilda Hoevker nee Cesarone, age 85, of Lake Village, IN, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 12, 2024. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Norman Henry Hoevker. Loving mother of the late Scott Hoevker and Staci (Timothy) Mohan. Cherished nana of Amanda (Sean) Stutsman, Marissa Mohan, Alyssa Hoevker and Lucas Hoevker. Great-grandmother of Kai, Ava and Gunner. Dear...

Dec 11, 2024

William “Bill” F. Scheuneman, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane Scheuneman, nee Sons. Loving father of Bill (Misty) Scheuneman, Craig (Suzie) Scheuneman, and Dana (Eric) Edwards. Devoted grandfather of Ethan, Skyler, Hailey, Collin, Kayla, Jacob, Joshua, and Jordyn. Dear brother of Robert (Sandy) Scheuneman, Sharon (Les) Schuldt, and LuAnn (Jerry)...

Dec 10, 2024

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Lorraine Ashley, née Stenzel, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Maynard Ashley. Loving mother of Robert (Nancy) Ashley, Patricia (William Mock) Ashley, Donald (Lisa) Ashley, James (Beth) Ashley, and Barbara (Robert Seaney) Ashley.  Cherished grandmother of Colleen (Matthew) Taylor, James...

Dec 10, 2024

Geraldine Rae Phillips, nee Florian, age 91, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Phillips, Richard (Kim Panzarella) Phillips, and Carol Brouwer. Proud grandmother of Cameron (Paige) Brouwer, Corinna (Nathan) Rarick, and Candice (Travis) Huyser. Great-grandmother of Brecken, Von, Heath, Hayes, Bennett, and “3 more on the way”.  Dear sister...

Dec 9, 2024

Rodolfo A. Rivera, age 90, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Elidia Rivera nee Cantu. Loving father of the late Juanita Rivera, late Anita Rivera, late Rudy Rivera, late Ricardo (Dawn) Rivera. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Alicia, Melanie, and Michael. Caring brother of Elisa Rivera, late Jesus Rivera, late Isabel...

Dec 9, 2024

Joyce E. Becker, nee DeYoung, age 91, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ottmar “Hank” Becker. Loving mother of Jason (Bonnie) Bowsman and Scott (Paula) Bowsman. Proud grandmother of Kristy Bickham, Jessica (Travis) McCool, Nicole (Ivan) Casian, Jacob Bowsman and Olivia Bowsman; great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the...

Dec 7, 2024

Edward E. Malm, age 93, of St. John, IN passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara Malm, nee Lewis.  Loving father of the late Robert (Andrea) Malm and John (Renee) Malm. Devoted grandfather of Lauren (Scott) Mackela, Robert (Katie) Malm, Jordan (Kerianne) Malm, Dane (Sydney) Malm, and Noah (Morgan) Malm and...

Dec 7, 2024

Marilynne J. Lewis (nee Michalik), 77, of Sauk Village, IL.  Passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. Survived by husband, Thomas Lewis; daughter, Donna (Matthew) Block of Brownsburg, IN; son, Michael Lewis of Carmel, IN; grandchildren:  Amber Rich, David Rich, Peyton Rich, Danica Block, Gabrielle Block, Matthew Block, Samantha Block and Christian Block; one niece, Angeline (Carl) Hren; one nephew,...

Dec 5, 2024

Lucille M. Christian, nee DeLorenzo, age 81, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Christian.  Dear sister of the late Rose Marie (late Jerome) Baron, late Anna Mae (late Charles) Zamarocy, late Barbara (late Joseph) Herman, late Virginia (Alton) Bradley, late Patricia (late Phillip) Fowlie, and the late Christina...

Dec 4, 2024

Valerie Ann Hurtado, nee Baltazar, age 41, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Beloved wife of Rogelio Hurtado. Loving mother of Noah, June’Lee, Sara’Hi, and Logan Hurtado. Dear sister of Phillip (Vicente) Baltazar Jr., Polinar (Molly) Baltazar, Victoria Baltazar, Govanni Garcia, and Gino Garcia. Loving daughter of Phillip and Guadalupe Baltazar. Valerie is...

Dec 1, 2024

Heath W. Poortenga, age 53, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Brenda Poortenga, nee Staal. Loving father of Austin Poortenga, Hope (Josh) Knoblich, and Summer Poortenga.  Cherished grandfather of Micah Knoblich.  Dear son of David Poortenga and Lindsay Poortenga. Loving brother of Jason Poortenga, Beth (Pete) Batinic, and Tami...

Nov 30, 2024

Alfred “Al” Huisenga, age 96, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Beloved husband for over 70 years to Marcella Huisenga, nee Brandsma.  Loving father of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema.  Devoted grandfather of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa,...

Nov 30, 2024

Constance L. Devitt, nee Doherty, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Devitt. Loving mother of Peter (Loni) Hoff, Paul Hoff, Michael (fiancée Karen Potoski) Hoff, George (Tammy) Hoff, Nicole (Michael) Shipp, and Andrea (Nicole) Hoff. Devoted grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bill Doherty,...

Nov 29, 2024

Edwin J. Kravitz, age 73, of Park Forest, IL, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024. Loving partner of 20 years to Beatrice “Bea” Klain. Dear father of Justin (Lindsey) Lesh. Proud grandfather of Paige, Piper, and Klint. Beloved brother of Jody (Peggy) Kravitz. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Gisela Kravitz....

Nov 29, 2024

Donald E. Harris, age 89, formerly of Dyer, IN and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. He is survived by his daughters Debbie Lange of Chapel Hill, NC and Jill (Dale) Kahn of Dyer, IN; grandchildren Scott (Natalie) Lange, Ashley (Kyle) Gooding, Zachary (Alyssa) Kahn; great-grandchildren Carson and Cameron Lange, Hazel and Lucy...