Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...