Donald Reuben Steele
January 13, 2025
Donald “Don” Reuben Steele, age 69, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Gayle Steele, nee Tatgenhorst. Loving father of Megan (John) Nicholson, Sean Steele, and Derek Steele. Proud grandfather of Jorie (Jason) Witcher, Dakoda Steele, Savanna Steele, Kennedy Nicholson, Wesley Nicholson, and Wyatt Nicholson. Great-grandfather of Aubrianna Witcher and Zeppelin Witcher. Dear brother...
Marilynn L. Grigsby
January 13, 2025
Marilynn L. Grigsby, nee Murzyn, age 76, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, IN, was lovingly called back home on Monday, January 13, 2025, where family who had gone before her awaited her with open arms. Though deeply missed here, she is now reunited with those she loved who have long held a place for her in eternity. Beloved wife...
Helen B. Powers
January 12, 2025
Helen B. Powers, nee Onak, age 90, of Munster, IN, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Helen was born into a large family, the youngest of nine kids. As a child she swam in “the clay hole,” played marbles, hop scotch and jump rope. She graduated high school and enjoyed a...
Donald Boomstra
January 12, 2025
Donald (Don) Boomstra, age 92, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Carol Boomstra, nee Cheney. Loving father of David (Sharon) Boomstra, Denise (Donald) DeYoung, and Dawn Porwit. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Jacqui) DeYoung, Matthew (Amanda) Hartman, Megan (Nathan) Donovan, Michelle Prim, Ryan Boomstra, Andrew (Stephanie) Hartman, Maureen (Chris) Crescenzo,...
Corrinne A. Mullee
January 10, 2025
Corrinne A. Mullee nee Radtke, age 94, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late William T. Mullee Sr. Loving mother of Deborah (James) Duskey, Kathyann (Kenneth) Lukasavitz, Pamela (Stephen) Fagan, Holly Oldenburg, Mary (Guy) Weinberg and William T. (Cindy) Mullee Jr. Dear mother-in-law of Kevin Oldenburg. Cherished grandmother of 18...
John A. Peerbolte
January 9, 2025
John A. “Al” Peerbolte, age 89, of Munster, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Loving husband of Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke. Devoted father of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, Leanne (Jon) Heiniger. Proud grandfather of Rick (Jen), Tom, and Dave Herman, Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P....
Donald R. Spence
January 7, 2025
Donald R. Spence, age 71, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving husband of Terri Spence, nee Doorn. Devoted father of Jana (Craig) Olthoff, Kristen (Bill) Berger, and Abbey (Ken) Sadecki. Proud grandfather of Nick, Sadie, Carter, and Brad Olthoff, Annalie, Brody, Charlotte, and Colton Berger, Harley and Trevor Sadecki. Dear brother of...
Darlene R. Knurek
January 7, 2025
Darlene R. Knurek, age 80, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Loving sister of Robin (Richard) Scheldberg and the late Garfield T. (Vicki) Anderson. Dear aunt of Crystal, Aaron, Darryn, and Tracy and great-aunt to several. Preceded in death by her parents Garfield J. and Dorothy M. Anderson. Darlene was an avid collector...
Wilma May Teneyuca
January 7, 2025
Teneyuca, Wilma May nee Willett, 92, of Steger, IL passed away Jan. 7, 2025. She is survived by her children: Florence Malacina of Cedar Lake, IN, Celestino Jr. Teneyuca of Crete, IL and Rickey (Pam) Teneyuca of Momence, IL; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of many. Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband Celestino “Poncho” Teneyuca in...
Silvana Dianni
January 5, 2025
Silvana DiAnni, age 88, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. DiAnni. Loving mother of Robert (Debbie) DiAnni, Marco (Ellen) DiAnni and Steven (Dina) DiAnni. Cherished grandmother of Joe, Kaitie, Kristin, Nicole and Anthony. Great-grandmother of five great-grandchildren. Silvana will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
Joseph Moran
January 3, 2025
Joseph “Bugs” Moran, age 62, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. Dear brother of Tom (Joan) Moran, late Mary Kay (Frank) Rios, Mark Moran, and Peggy (Dave) Duncan. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas Patrick and Catherine Sylvia Moran. He was loved by many...
Thomas Jay Stallinga
January 3, 2025
Thomas Jay Stallinga, age 65, of Lansing, IL was called home to Glory by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Terri Stallinga, nee Dykstra. Loving father of David and Ashlee De Wit, Kelsee Stallinga, and Tommy Stallinga. Devoted grandfather of Asa and Rose De Wit. Loving son of Gertrude and the...
James R. Rietveld
December 31, 2024
James R. Rietveld, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline F. Rietveld, nee Gross. Loving father of Michael (Nancy) Rietveld and Ronald (Susan) Rietveld. Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Grant) Mensonides, Jonathan Rietveld, Matthew (fiancée Grace Thelo) Rietveld, Leanne (Mitch) Clark, Rachel Rietveld, and the late infant Sarah...
Patricia Ann Paarlberg
December 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Paarlberg , age 64, of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Randolph “Randy” Gretz. Loving mother of Peter Stevens and Andrew (Elizabeth) Stevens. Devoted grandmother of Theodore Stevens. Dear sister of Larry (Marcia) Paarlberg and Susan (Terry) Klinker. Kind aunt of several nieces and...
Ronald William Strand
December 28, 2024
Ronald William Strand, age 73 of Kankakee, IL, originally of Des Plaines, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Dear brother of the late Paul (Carol) Strand and Douglas (John Bell) Strand. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Susan Strand. A private family funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at...
Sally Ann Dejong
December 28, 2024
Sally Ann DeJong, nee Brouwer, age 73, of St. John IN passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Beloved wife of Marvin DeJong. Loving mother of Kerrie (late Scott) Friesema and Steven DeJong. Devoted grandmother of Bradley (Ciara) Werblo, Brian (Karisa) Werblo, Brett (Krista) Werblo, Rebecca Werblo, Nicole (Alex) Batta, Alyssa (Garrett) Wiggs,...
James G. O'Brine
December 26, 2024
James G. O’Brine, age 86, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 26, 2024. Beloved husband of 65 years to Wilma “Pat” O’Brine nee Hendrix. Loving father of Judy Rendant, Donna (Joe) Ganderota and Leona (Michael) Malpi. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Margaret Phillips and...
Marilyn L Haase
December 24, 2024
Marilyn L. Haase, age 97, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Charles Milligan. Mother of Donald (Mary Anne) Haase and Donna (Glen) Reubelt. Grandmother of 3 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband Vernon Haase and her brother Kenneth Sundland. Marilyn will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her....
Sandra Gay Verhaar
December 24, 2024
Sandra Gay VerHaar, née McGill, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Beloved wife of Ted VerHaar. Treasured mother of Tad (Terri) VerHaar, Jeffrey (Cindy) VerHaar, Timothy (Barbara) VerHaar, and Daniel VerHaar. Cherished grandmother of her loving caretaker and granddaughter Keely, and grandchildren Brett, Cory (Ariel), Drew (Morgan), Derek VerHaar, Melissa (Mike) Olthoff, Zachary VerHaar, Samantha (Kyle)...
Mildred J. Van Prooyen
December 22, 2024
Mildred J. “Millie” Van Prooyen, nee Visser, age 93, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald R. “Jim” Van Prooyen. Devoted mother of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandmother of Ryan Van...
