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Frank Groenewold
Feb 23, 2011
Frank Groenewold, age 83, of Crete, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Bernice Groenewold nee Vander Muil. Devoted father of Pete (Lynn) Groenewold, Joanne (Jim) Olthoff, Frank Larry (Laurie) Groenewold, and Karen (Ken) Little. Proud grandfather of ten; great grandfather of four. Preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. Visitation...
Jennie Vanderaa
Feb 18, 2011
Jennie Vanderaa, nee Van Drunen, age 107, of South Holland, IL passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. Mrs. Vanderaa is survived by her daughter Betty (Roland) Arnell; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert; three Sons: Marshall, Russell, and Gilbert Gib Vanderaa and one Daughter: Doris (John) Voogd. Visitation...
James M Sprague
Feb 16, 2011
James M. Sprague, age 78, of Highland, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth Sprague nee Herrod. Devoted father of Rita Lynn (Robert Wayne) Houston and James H. (Gail) Sprague. Proud grandfather of Kimberly Dawn (Aaron) Moorman. Dear brother of Eugene (Dorothy) Sprague; half- brother of Ralph, Richard, the late William Billy Jones and Betty (late...
Robert E Johnston
Feb 16, 2011
JOHNSTON Robert E. Johnston, age 54 of Homewood, IL. passed away February 16, 2011. Beloved husband of late Julie Johnston. Loving father of Terra (Joe Senese) Morganelli, Robert Morganelli, Russell Johnston, and Jenna Johnston. Cherished grandfather of four. Dearest son of Edward and Esther Johnston. Fond brother of Carolyn Johnston, Edward (Frances) Johnston, and Michael Johnston. Memorial Visitation Monday February...
Bobby L Goad
Feb 15, 2011
Bobby L. Goad, age 70, late of Highland, IN formerly of Stuart, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his home. Dearest dad of Bobby Darrell (Carey) Goad, Sherrie Olichwier and Jason (Michelle) Goad. Proud grandfather of Derrick, Ryan, Tyler, Ashley and Jennifer; great- grandfather of Haylie. Loving son of Susan and the late Harry Goad. Dear brother of...
Thomas C Wall
Feb 13, 2011
Thomas C Wall age 31 of Sauk Village, IL. passed away February 13, 2011. Beloved son of Thomas F. and Ann Wall. Loving nephew of many aunts and uncles. Cherished grandson of the late Robert and Roslyn Wall and the late Michael and Florence Invergo. Special friend of Jamie. Dear co-worker of his friends at Larc Workshop in Lansing. Dear...
Joan B Teague
Feb 10, 2011
Joan B. Teague, nee Pope, age 65, of Glenwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of David Teague; loving mother of Donna (Jeff) Johnson, David Teague and Sandra Schultz (Dave Steffen); cherished grandmother of Nichole, Kevin, Jessica, Gus and Abi; dear sister of Edna Haddon, Charles (Judy) Pope, Barb (Rich) Haiser, Thomas Pope and Linda Rivoli;...
Ruth B Devries
Feb 10, 2011
Ruth B. DeVries, age 78, of South Holland, IL, passed away on February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of John K. DeVries; loving mother of Chris (Frank) Venhuizen, John P. (Alva) DeVries, Charles (Ruth) DeVries, Brian (Deb) DeVries, Cheryl (Gary) Huizenga, and Roger(Kerrie) DeVries; cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and dear sister of Gordon (Rita) Boss and...
Peggy E Fleming
Feb 9, 2011
Peggy E. Fleming nee French age 72 of Crete, IL. passed away February 9, 2011. Beloved wife of Gene Fleming. Loving mother of Glenda (Timothy) Staley. Cherished grandmother of Shane and Kyle Staley. Dearest sister of Late Glendell (Jackie) French and Late Darrell (Barbara) Wilson. Fond sister-in-law of James Fleming. Visitation Saturday February 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m....
Joseph Choo" Gasbarro
Feb 8, 2011
Joseph Choo Choo Gasbarro, age 83, of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away February 8, 2011. Beloved husband for 64 years to Angela Gasbarro nee Bianconi. Loving father of Cynthia (Lynn) Sayre and the late Joseph R. Gasbarro. Cherished grandfather of Scott (Anne) Gasbarro-Pulcini, Todd (Jessica), Jason, and Michelle Sayre. Cherished great grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Guido (Toni)...
Lois J Tuinstra
Feb 2, 2011
Lois J. Tuinstra, nee Nelson, age 85, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harry A. Tuinstra; loving mother of Robert (Brenda) Tuinstra, William (Dianna) Tuinstra, Janet (Jim) Hertz and the late Jack Tuinstra; cherished grandmother of 12; Great-grandmother of 10; dear sister of Marjorie (late Nick) Kickert. Visitation Sunday, February 6,...
Howard A Tremblay
Feb 2, 2011
Howard A. Tremblay, age 82, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Beloved husband of Jean M. Tremblay nee Stevenson. Devoted father of Carol (Jerry) Bartos, Beverly Bobbi (Mark) Zbylut and Susan (Thomas) Chmielewski. Proud grandfather of Tom and Tim Chmielewski and Dan Fanelli, Kristie (Kevin) Hutchinson and Karen Fanelli; Great-grandfather of Hannah and Kaitlyn. Dear brother...
Roger G Blummer
Jan 31, 2011
Roger G. Blummer, age 57, of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Beloved husband of Kimberly Blummer, nee Eldridge; devoted father of Brian and David Blummer; dear brother of Rick Blummer; cherished son of the late Eugene and the late Emma Blummer. Visitation Friday, February 4, 2011 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E....
Shirley M Couwenhoven
Jan 31, 2011
Shirley M. Couwenhoven, nee Holleman, age 84, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011. Mrs. Couwenhoven is survived by her loving husband of 59 years: Cal Couwenhoven; three children: Bob(Lisa) Couwenhoven, Sue Couwenhoven and Jan Couwenhoven; four grandchildren: Kate and Kara Couwenhoven and Meghan and Bryan Vanderlee; two brothers: Clarence Al (Shirley) Holleman and Ken(Jean) Holleman; and...
Robert P Hearne Sr.
Jan 30, 2011
Robert P. Hearne Sr., age 76, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL. Bob was born March 2, 1934 in Chicago, IL and passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011. Beloved husband of 51 years to Elizabeth L. Betty Hearne nee Brennan. Devoted father of Ann (Brian) Stepanian, Robert (Christine), Patrick (Brenda) and Timothy Hearne. Proud grandfather of Benjamin, John,...
Sharon J Martin
Jan 27, 2011
Sharon J. Martin nee Smith age 71 of Steger, IL. passed away January 27, 2011. Beloved wife of Budrow Buddy Martin. Loving mother of Dodi Martin-Riccio, Debbie Martin, and Don (Kim) Martin. Cherished grandmother of Tanya Kubiak and Matthew Riccio. Dear sister of Nancy Applewhite. Services and interment were private. Sharon was a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church...
James Wiersma
Jan 25, 2011
James Wiersma, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Mr. Wiersma is survived by his wife Catherine Kay Wiersma nee Scott; nine children: James (Andrea) Wiersma, Bonita (David) Krisher, Robert Wiersma, Judith (Michael) Jankovic, David (Karen) Wiersma, Mary Wiersma, Jane (Martin) Dong, Kathleen (John) Vant Hoff and Joel (Susan) Wiersma; 28 grandchildren and 26...
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