Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2023

Margaret Tromp, nee Sterk, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Nelson L. Tromp.  Devoted mother of Larry Allen (Marcia) Tromp, Cheryl Lynn (Mark) Brandmueller, and Cindy Joy (Scott) Lawbaugh.  Proud grandmother of Allen (Scarlett) Tromp, Vicki Garrett, John (Kia) Ganz, Melissa (Eric) Foster, and Mark Tromp; great-grandmother of...

Oct 5, 2023

Jerry A. Dekker, age 69 of Waunakee, WI, formerly of Holland, MI and Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Dianne Dekker, nee Jansma.  Loving father of Stacie (Alexey Mohr) Dekker and Amanda (Cameron) Friday.  Devoted grandfather of Isabelle Friday and Anna Mohr.  Dear brother of Cindy (Richard) Conybear...

Oct 1, 2023

June Audrey Ettema, nee Boersma, age 90, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Calvin James Ettema.  Loving mother of Kay (Ron) Ranola.  Cherished grandmother of Nick, Jake, and Vince.  Dear sister of James (Susan) Boersma and the late Carol...

Oct 1, 2023

Anthony Wayne Waserman, age 54, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Loving father of Taylor Gutowski. Dear cousin of Lisa Smith. Anthony worked for Ford Motor Co. as a forklift operator and was in the veterans committee, he also operated his own business as a handyman in the local area. He was a kind hearted...

Oct 1, 2023

Joseph F. Mucharski, retired C.P.D., age 87, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Loving husband of 62 years of Margaret Mucharski, nee Smierciak.  Devoted father of Cathy (Brian) Mahoney, Linda Presley, and Michael (Kimberly) Mucharski.  Proud grandfather of Stephan, Christopher, Margaret, Billy, Gerry, Angie, Leah,...

Oct 1, 2023

Emeline “Mickey” Marie Poelstra-Pickands, age 82, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Pickands and the late Gary Poelstra. Loving mother of Beth (John) Jemilo and the late Brian Poelstra and step-mother of Cary (Rebecca) Pickands and Scott (Kim) Pickands. Cherished grandmother of Lynsey, Garrett, Gavin, Scott Logan, Chad, the late...

Oct 1, 2023

Antonio B. Trejo, age 87 of South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Trejo nee Gonzales. Loving father of Mark Anthony Trejo, Wandy L. (Tomas) Del Toro Jr., late Mario Trejo, late Diana Trejo,  Anthony G. Trejo Jr., and Lorenzo Trejo. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren....

Sep 28, 2023

Marilyn Anna Figura, nee Weiss, age 84, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Joseph J. Figura.  Devoted mother of Kimberly (Richard) Faulkner.  Proud grandmother of Aaron Faulkner and Morgan (Matthew) Szews.  Dearest sister of the late Dolores (late Corwyn) Burns; sister-in-law of Dolores (late Robert)...

Sep 28, 2023

Robert N. Kern, age 100, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Loving husband of the late Virginia L. Kern. Devoted father of Robert (Sheryl) S. Kern and Nancy L. Ward. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Danica, Payton, Andrew, and Matthew; great grandfather of Aria, Sawyer, and Athena. Dear brother of the late Olga, Norma, Charles,...

Sep 27, 2023

Merry C. Venn, nee Litherland, age 79, of Crete, Illinois, formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Martin J. Venn. Loving mother of Victoria (David) DeBoer and Jennifer (Branden) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Emma and Ethan DeBoer. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Sep 26, 2023

Maria “Chely” G. Segura, age 66, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Beloved wife of Antonio Segura. Loving mother of Jose Antonio Romo Jr., Edrick Romo, Melissa Segura, Cecilia Segura, and Andrew Segura. Cherished grandmother of Makayla Segura, Patrick Flowers Jr., Kaleb Ragland, Layla Ragland, Melia Ragland. and Jordan Ragland. Dear sister of...

Sep 24, 2023

Louise G. Gouwens, nee Corrado, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Brian G. Gouwens. Loving mother of Brian (Lori) Gouwens and Sharon (Rick) Brasel. Proud grandmother of Brad (Sara), Paige, Micah, Mei, and Jia. Great-grandmother of Sophia, Brian, Daphne, Liam, and Caleb. Dear sister of Lt. Col. Warren...

Sep 24, 2023

Judith F. Scheffers, nee Van Drunen, age 77, South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard Scheffers.  Loving mother of Richard (Danielle) Scheffers. Proud grandmother of Nathan (fiancée Stephanie), Annalise, and Trevor (Elizabeth) Scheffers. Step-grandmother of Tyler (fiancée Jessica) Maciejewski, Carissa Maciejewski, and Ethan Novak.  Dear...

Sep 23, 2023

Elaine H. Heber, nee Martens, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23 2023.  Loving wife of the late John W. Heber III. Devoted mother of John (Sheri) Heber and Dave (Lisa) Heber.  Proud grandma of Kayla, Ashley, Emily, Wyatt, Tyler, and Amber; great-grandma of Nevaeh, Avery, and soon to be born baby girl.  Dearest sister...

Sep 23, 2023

James L. Snow, 91, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  Beloved husband of Joanne Snow, nee Cisson.  Loving father of Kevin (Susan) Snow.  Devoted grandfather of Samantha (Max) Lognion and Stephanie Snow and great-grandfather of Everly, Connor, Xander, and Valery.  Dear brother-in-law of Eileen (John) King.  Kind uncle of Kelly (Todd) Stinson, Dan (Sandy)...

Sep 22, 2023

Rose Langston, nee Fung, age 94, of  Dyer, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL  passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Langston.  Loving mother of Lorraine (Noel) Cain, Richard (Michelle) Langston, and Sandra (John Jr.) LaRock.  Cherished grandmother of Staci (Anthony Bonomo) LaRock and John (Danielle Dacanay) LaRock III and great-grandmother of Max...

Sep 21, 2023

Rena “Faye” Cowser, nee Robertson, age 85, of Schererville, IN, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Thomas C. Cowser.  Devoted mother of Greg (Cathy) Cowser, Mike (Betty) Cowser, and Steve (Cathie) Cowser.  Cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Kyle, Nicole, Jacob, Michelle, and the late Chandler.  Dear sister of Newton (Wanda) Robertson and the late Sheldon...

Sep 20, 2023

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James Robert Flikkema, age 57, of Munster, IN, was received by the hand of our sovereign God to his eternal home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  Brother of  Richard (Marcia) Flikkema, Denise (George) DeJong, and Patricia (William) DeJong.  Uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  Preceded in death...

Sep 19, 2023

Tammy Jean Becker, age 51, of Crete, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beloved daughter of Kenneth E. Becker and Bonnie Becker.  Loving sister of Kim Becker and Ken (Kristin) Becker. Cherished aunt of Kaitlyn, Kyle, Kaden, Kendall, and Kayla. Tammy worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for the Bible League....

Sep 16, 2023

Stephen Jay Sachs of Harvey, IL passed away on September 16, 2023 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Loving father of Steven Jay (Brandi) Sutton-Sachs of Hobart, IN and Jeffery Nathan Sachs of Burns Harbor, IN. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany Paige Sachs of Griffith, IN, Joshua Jay and Christopher David Sachs of Hobart, IN. Stephen was preceded in death...