Alice Jewel Washington
March 20, 2025
Alice Jewel Fletcher Washington, affectionately known as "Nana," passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 21, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Otis and Mabel Fletcher, Nana Alice's faith in Christ was nurtured at Mt Zion Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. A. R. Burns and First Lady Mrs. Mary...
Tyler Christian Rivera
March 20, 2025
Tyler Christian Rivera, age 23, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Beloved son of Dawn Rivera and Juan (Maria) Rivera. Dear twin brother of Brandon Rivera. Cherished grandson of Cora and the late David Moake and Adela Rodriguez and the late Hector Rivera. Dear nephew of Kelly J. Bonczek, John Bonczek, David Moake Jr., Consuelo...
Russell W. Kuipers
March 19, 2025
Russell W. Kuipers, age 91, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Pamela Kuipers, nee VanDerNoord. Loving father of MaryAnn (Larry) Saxton, Lee (Dorothy) Kuipers, Robin (Jim) Robbins, Peter (Kathy) Kieft, Michael (Julie) Kieft, late Rhonda (David) Wickerham, late Robert Kieft, and the...
Jimmy J. Powers
March 19, 2025
Jimmy J. Powers, age 55, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Loving father of Rachel (Brandon) DeGroot, Jacob (Lorelai) Powers, and Noah Powers. Proud grandfather of Carter and Avery. Beloved son of William J. and Laura Powers. Dear brother of Tracey (Rafael) Serna and Tara (Ronald Starr) Powers-Starr. Kind uncle to several nieces...
Laura L. White
March 19, 2025
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Laura L. White, nee Mink, age 55, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved and faithful wife of Jeff White. Loving mother of Kasie(Travis) DeYoung, D.J. (Lydia) White, and Jesse White. Dear sister of Debbie Mink, Daniel (Diane)Mink, and...
George S. Lewandowski
March 15, 2025
George S. Lewandowski (aka “Bigfoot”, “Sweater George”, “Smilin’ George”), age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Susan Lewandowski, nee Shewry. Loving father of Jill (Brian) Rogers, Mark (Jennie) Lewandowski, and Steven (Andrea) Lewandowski. Proud grandfather of Kirsten, Ben, Kate (Casey), Sara, Dana, Abby, Emma and Rylan....
Jean Ellen Devries
March 15, 2025
Jean Ellen DeVries passed away March 15, 2025. She was born March 8, 1932 to Rev. Guy A. and Mary (Kuhnie) Holtzhouse at their home in Detroit, Michigan. Jean graduated from Redford High School and attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met Paul F. DeVries; they were married on August...
Kenneth R. Groeneveld
March 14, 2025
Kenneth R. Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior’s loving arms and Heaven’s eternity on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 91, at his home in Orland Park, Illinois. His journey these last few months was lightened, guided, comforted and supported by Lightways Hospice, family and pastors of First Reformed Church of South Holland. He was...
Augustine R. "Gus" Arteaga
March 13, 2025
Augustine R. “Gus” Arteaga, age 79, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol S. Arteaga, nee Nudo. Loving and devoted father of Brieanna Arteaga, Ashley (Brandon) Clark, Denise (late Donna) Arteaga, and the late Tony Arteaga. Cherished papa of Ethan and Lucas Monks. Dear brother of Joseph Arteaga and the late Alice...
John F. Popyk
March 13, 2025
John F. Popyk, age 75, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Shirley Popyk, nee Pfau. Loving father of John Paul (Ashley) Popyk II and Kristina Petersen. Dear brother of Elaine (late Nick) Stamate, late LeRoy (Sandy) Popyk, and Diana (Paul) Douglas. Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Lorenzo A. Castro
March 12, 2025
Lorenzo A. Castro, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Margaret A. Castro. Loving father of Anita (William) Ward and the late Karla Castro. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Castro, Shannon Castro, Robert Ward, Brian Ward, Lauren (Dean) Klier, Brandon (Michelle) Ward and Dakota Ward and great-grandfather Mauro Smith, Briana Ward, Giovanni Castro,...
Alec Asa Tucker
March 12, 2025
Alec Asa Tucker, age 30, suddenly, late of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Loving husband of Kar Mun Voon. Beloved son of Carter “Mann” and the late Linda Tucker. Dearest brother of Alyssa (Travis) Wilson, and Carter Tucker Jr. Cherished grandson Irene E. and the late Charles L. Botta Sr. Dear nephew of Chuck (Eve) Botta,...
Judy A. Brink
March 11, 2025
Judy A. Brink, nee Schaap, age 83, of Munster, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Loving wife of the late Lawrence W. Brink. Dear mother of Susan (Joseph) Krusza, Bonnie (James) Wallace, and Paul (Emily) Brink. Cherished grandmother of Eric Krusza, Brian Krusza, Samantha Krusza, Danielle Brink, and Chloe Wallace. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and...
Pablo Diaz Ramirez
March 11, 2025
Pablo Diaz Ramirez, age 70, of El Cazadero, Dgo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria Del Carmen Ramirez. Dear brother of Ramona, Josefa, Maria De La Luz, late Petra, Jesus, Maria De Jesus, Amada, late Amadeo, Jose Angel, Alicia, late Eliseo, and Alma. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Gertrude E. Summers
March 9, 2025
Gertrude E. Summers, nee Schellert, age 91, of Riverdale, IL passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Loving mother of Linda A. Summers and Mark L. Summers, formerly married to Herbert Summers. Dear sister of the late Ernie (Bonnie) Schellert. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Elizabeth Schellert. Gertrude had worked previously at Continental Bank and as...
Roy C. Anderson
March 8, 2025
Roy Clifford Anderson, age 92, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Ann Anderson, nee Johnson. Loving father of Rhonda Julliano, Roy A. (Dawn) Anderson, Sandra Harkenrider, and Ron Anderson. Proud grandfather of John (Jen) Harkenrider, Joe (Vicki) Harkenrider, Linnae (Martin) Harkenrider, Dennis (Jen)...
Odilon Hernandez
March 8, 2025
Odilon Hernandez, age 65, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Loving father of Lindy Ann Hernandez and Malissa Elise Hernandez. Loving son of Mercedes Hernandez & the late Agustin Hernandez. Dear brother of Minerva (Dennis) Dandurand, Agustin Hernandez Jr., and Olivia (Raul) Cervantes. Kind uncle to Agustin Eduardo Hernandez and Mateo Odilon Hernandez.
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Victoria L. Olson
March 8, 2025
Victoria L. Olson, nee Roeder, age 66, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. Loving mother of Chris Olson. Dear sister of the late Paula (John) Grobowski. Preceded in death by her parents Gene and Dorothy Roeder. Victoria was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. Private family services will be held. Arrangements...
David Anthony Mosele Sr.
March 7, 2025
David Anthony Mosele Sr., 84, of South Holland, passed away on March 7, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary Ann (née Battaglia), with whom he built a lifetime of love and happiness. David’s legacy lives on through his children—David Jr. (Stacy) Mosele, Joseph (Robin) Mosele, Andrew (Julianne) Mosele, and Eleanor...
Caroline M. Pfeifer
March 6, 2025
Caroline M. Pfeifer nee Roesner, age 102, of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025. Loving mother of Roger (Candy) Pfeifer, Carol (Tom) Merlini and Gayle (Jim) Baine. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph Pfeifer...
