Robert "Bobby" L Thomas
Nov 7, 2024
Robert “Bobby” L. Thomas, age 90, of Oak Forest formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Thomas. Loving father of Kelly (Allen) Harmsen and Tracy (Anita Castillo) Barker. Cherished grandfather of Chrysa (James) Hyde, Joshua (Kyia Poll) Harmsen, and Savannah Barker. Bobby leaves behind many...
Juanita A. Hamblin
Nov 6, 2024
Juanita A. Hamblin, nee DeGroot, age 93, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Gene Hamblin. Loving mother of Deborah, Becky, Joel (Mylene), and Rachel (Ron). Cherished grandmother of Michael Goodpaster, Christina Yates, Laura Orange, Ken Lesniewski, Christopher White, Noah Hamblin, Melissa Bergstrom, Matthew...
Anthony A. Van Drunen
Nov 5, 2024
Anthony “Tony” A. Van Drunen, age 95, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Loving partner of Betty Van Drunen. Step-father of Jacqueline (Eldon) Anderson, Debra Marcinek, Elizabeth (Dionigi) Bennet, and Joan (Arthur) Clark. Grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son James Van...
James R. "Jimmy" Mason
Nov 5, 2024
James R. “Jimmy” Mason, age 66, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Beloved brother of Charles “Chuck” Mason, and Linda Mason. Loving uncle of Crista, Graig, and John. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary Jane Mason. Jimmy was loved by his family and many friends and will be dearly missed.
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Gunther Lehmwald
Nov 4, 2024
Gunther Lehmwald, age 78, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was a loving husband to Cheryl, and they enjoyed many travel adventures together making wonderful memories. Proud father to Nicole (Phil) Buck and step-children, Rob (Deb) Bult, Becky (Kirk) Holdcraft, Loren Bult, and Amy (Dean) Varner. Grandpa Happy was an even prouder grandfather to Covey...
Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez
Nov 4, 2024
Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez, age 54, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Norma Martin Guzman. Devoted father of Juanita (Manuel Estrada) Padilla, Ana Elizabet (Gustavo Araiza) Padilla, and Lupita (Juan Barrera) Padilla. Grandfather of Leandro Emilio Barrera. Loving son of Francisco Padilla Lopez and Maria Dolores Gutierrez Hernandez. Dear brother of Ramon Padilla,...
Robert K. Koontz
Nov 4, 2024
Robert “Bob” K. Koontz, age 75, of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Janet Koontz, nee Van Baren. Loving father of Robert (Jill) Koontz, Shannon Koontz, Tracy (Manuel) Montalvo, and Kristopher (Kathleen) Koontz. Devoted grandfather of Ryan (Mallory) Koontz, Kaylynn Koontz, Hailey Montalvo, Jenna Rae Koontz, Logan Montalvo, and...
Joseph J Buggemi
Nov 3, 2024
Joseph J. Buggemi, 58 of Country Club Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Joe was a long -time resident of Steger, son of Nena and Carmelo Buggemi. Joe spent many years living in La Crosse, Wi before returning to Country Club Hills. Joe is survived by his Zagone Cousins and was preceded in death by his...
Patricia A. Van Prooyen
Nov 3, 2024
Patricia A. Van Prooyen, nee Van Der Aa, age 84, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Jack Van Prooyen. Loving mother of Susan (Bruce) Mitchell, the late Paul (Linda) Van Prooyen, Mark (Debbie) Van Prooyen, and Laura (Tim Clyne) Van Prooyen. Devoted...
James Peter Nykaza
Nov 3, 2024
James P. Nykaza, age 80, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved father of James Nykaza Jr., Lori Oswald, late Jason Nykaza and stepfather of Steve Zarrella. Cherished grandfather of Dominick Camilleri, Khloe Oswald, and Silas Oswald. Dear father-in-law of Frank Camilleri. Loving brother of Walter (Gerry) Nykaza. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James...
Debra L. Brummel
Nov 3, 2024
Debra L. Brummel, age 64, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Beloved wife of Tony Brummel. Devoted mother of Alyssa Brummel and Derek Brummel. Proud grandmother of Lance Anthony and Ruby Brielle. Loving daughter of Peter and Shirley Schurman. Dear sister of Diane (David) Vander Schaaf, David (Janice) Schurman, Donna (Greg) Mazrimas, and...
Richard V. Klein
Nov 2, 2024
Richard V. Klein Age 94, Altamonte Springs, FL Formerly of South Holland, IL
Richard V. Klein passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to the late Delores L. Klein (née Cericola). Loving father to Cynthia (Stanley) Schilling and...
Robert J. Homans
Nov 1, 2024
Robert J. Homans, age 88, of Demotte, IN, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Minnie Homans, nee Van Keppel. Loving father of Gregg Homans, late Scott (Allison) Homans, Lori (Max) Geremia, Robert Homans, Russell (Dawn) Homans, and Michael (Ericka) Homans. Grandfather of Jeff Homans, Angel Homans, Austin Homans, and Jessica Homans; great-grandfather of Abel Homans, Lylah...
David E. Van Der Molen
Oct 30, 2024
David E. Van Der Molen, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Loving husband of Diana Van Der Molen nee Wauchop.
Devoted father of Jennifer, Nicholas (Allison), Katherine, the late David, late Elizabeth, and the late Matthew Van Der Molen. Proud grandfather of Candace, and Izabela; great-grandfather of Audrey, Ava, and Ella. Dear brother...
Delores J. Brooks
Oct 30, 2024
Delores J. Brooks, nee Priebe, age 71, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Dennis Brooks. Loving mother of Stephanie (Steven) Steif. Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Sofia) Reising, Mamie (Kyle) Doty, Ruby (Andrew) Harwood, and Della Jean Steif. Great-grandmother of Daphne and Alena. Dear sister of Ann (late Wayne) Bird, late Shirley (late Lenny)...
Juanita C Rivera
Oct 29, 2024
Juanita C. Rivera, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Beloved wife of David Rivera, Loving mother of David (Anna) Jr., Daniel (Carla), Hector (Eva) Rivera, Carol (Glenn) Stive, Linda (Anthony) Rivera-Krabbe. Cherished grandmother of David (Stacey) Jr. III, Jaymon Simon (Angela), Daniel (Andrea) Rivera Jr., Jennifer (Luis) Muñoz, Alexander Soteris, Andrea Stive, Lauren...
Rev. Robert D. Ritsema
Oct 29, 2024
Rev. Robert D. Ritsema, age 80, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Husband of Cheryl Ritsema, nee Van Til. Loving father of Robert M. (Lisa) Ritsema, Laura (Gary) Schreiber, and Staci (Darrell) Dies. Grandfather of Austin (Shianne) Ritsema, Seth Ritsema, Makenzie Ritsema, Margot (fiancé...
Margaret J. Hoekstra
Oct 28, 2024
Margaret J. Hoekstra, nee Van Kalker, age 94, of Beecher, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Fred Hoekstra. Loving mother of Diane (Bill) Vlietstra and Fred (Jan) Hoekstra. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Chad) Schmidt, Bill (Tricia) Vlietstra, Kim (Kevin) DeBlock, Aron (Sarah) Hoekstra, Ryan (Karen) Hoekstra, and...
Randall J. Bahm Sr.
Oct 28, 2024
Randall J. Bahm Sr., age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. Beloved husband of Judith Bahm, nee Wigsmoen. Loving father of Candece (Shawn) Griffin, Randall (Hollie) Bahm Jr., Joey (Chevoyn) Bahm, Andrew (Jennessa) Bahm, and Bradley Bahm. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Terri Bahm and the late Steven Bahm. ...
Donald W. Churilla
Oct 27, 2024
Donald W. Churilla of Dyer, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 54.
Don is survived by his wife, Danielle Churilla (nee Kingen); their two children, Sydney and Gavin Churilla; mother, Joanne Churilla; father, Dennis (Marilyn) Churilla; brothers Dennis (Heather) Churilla and Dan (Laura) Churilla; father and mother-in-law...
