Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Rae Arnell, nee Vanderaa, age 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 15, 2023.  Most recently of Crete, IL, Betty was born and raised in South Holland, IL but lived much of her adult life in nearby Glenwood.  Beloved wife of Roland, loving mother of Mary (Gregory) Leffel, R. Scott (Cathryn) Arnell, and Lisbeth...

Sep 14, 2023

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Violet Parker Van Drunen, nee Vander Giessen age 81, of Crete, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 14, 2023.   Beloved wife of the late Howard Parker and the late Cornelius “Neal” Van Drunen. Loving mother of Pamela (John) Holleman. Devoted grandmother of David and Daniel Holleman.  Dear sister...

Sep 10, 2023

LeRoy August Matthias, age 87 of Monee, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 Years, Cindy Matthias, nee Buchmeier. Sons Richard Matthias (Paula), David Matthias, James Zahn (Jennifer), Daughter Mandy Bintliff (Graham), Daughter-In-Law Patricia “Susie” Matthias, Bonus Daughters...

Sep 9, 2023

Marjorie G. Visser, nee Fischer, age 96, of Treasure Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Loving mother of Linda (Jim) Miedema, Don (Melody) Visser, and Larry (Cindy) Visser.  Cherished grandmother of Jim (Peter Garzelloni) Miedema, Jennifer (Glenn Sheldrake) Miedema, Jonathan (Jessica) Miedema, Julie (Phil) Krooswyk, Brad (Kate) Visser, Brian (Steffani Aliceaacosta) Visser, Kristen Visser, Mark Visser, Candace...

Sep 8, 2023

Rosemary Minotti, nee Slavick, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Loving mother of Joseph Minotti, Geno (Jennifer) Minotti, Marilyn (Max) Linan, Joshua Minotti, and John Minotti.  Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Dear sister of Romana Permenter, Michelle Carmen, Thomas Slavick, Michael Slavick, the late Delores Stumber, and the late Tony Slavick. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ex...

Sep 8, 2023

Ronald Claude Pickands, age 87, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Emeline Pickands nee Burnell and the late Gloria Szelung. Loving father of Cary Jon (Rebecca) Pickands and Scott Lyle (Kimberly) Pickands and step-father of Elizabeth (John) Jemilo and the late Brian Poelstra. Cherished grandfather of Scott Logan, Lynsey, Garrett, Gavin, Chad, the...

Sep 6, 2023

Gary W. McNamara Sr., age 83, of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Beloved husband the late Virginia L. McNamara, nee Schoon.  Loving father of Kimberly (Robert) Ballard and Gary W. McNamara Jr.  Dear grandfather of William Leary, Heather (Brandon) Miller, Michelle (Adam) Feige, Kelly...