Lawrence R. Wallk
Mar 5, 2026
Lawrence R. Wallk, age 82 passed away on March 5, 2026. Loving father to Ann Marie (Jeffrey) Morden and Thomas Wallk. Doting grandfather to Sarah (Porter) Jim, Melissa Morden, Jessica Morden, Elizabeth Wallk, Sevrin Wallk and Harlow Wallk. Great -Grandfather to Annabella, Jimmy Jr., Rosalie, Adalynn, Declan, Liliana, Sophia, Gabriel and Noah. Brother to Sam (Donna) Wallk. Preceded in death...
Mikey Michalski
Mar 4, 2026
Michael G. “Mikey” Michalski Jr., age 46, of Highland, IN, suddenly, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Loving and longtime partner of Sarah Dooley. Devoted father of Isabella. Beloved son of Michael and Vivian Michalski; son-in-law of Richard and Karen Dooley. Dearest brother of Robert (Jennifer) Gates, Jennifer (Eric) Dross, Carrie (Dan) Smith, and Kevin (Melissa) Michalski; brother-in-law of Philip...
William J. Conroy
Mar 4, 2026
William J. Conroy, age 85, of Schererville, IN formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Loving husband of the late Patricia A. Conroy, nee Scianna. Devoted father of William J. Conroy Jr., Timothy (Julie) Conroy, James (Fran) Conroy, Diane (Timothy) Schweinhagen, and Catherine Conroy. Proud grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Thomas...
Marian D. Jansma
Mar 3, 2026
Marian D. Jansma, nee DeGraff, of Chicago Heights, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 03, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David J. Jansma Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Ed) Livingston, Patricia (Gary) VonAlven, Jill (David) Callahan, and David (Denise) Jansma Jr. Grandmother of Faith (Brian) Pelke, Brandon (Vanesa) Vanderhye, Justin (Crystal) VonAlven, Nick (Nicole)...
John Bryan Theodore
Feb 26, 2026
John Bryan Theodore of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Over the years, Bryan faced multiple serious health challenges and persevered through them with faith, courage and resolve. It was said by those who knew him that he had more lives than most cats.
Bryan was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 19, 1959 to George Peter and...
Jack E. Wilkening
Feb 26, 2026
Jack E. Wilkening, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Jean Wilkening, nee Faber. Loving father of Ann (Dan) Persenaire, John (Lea) Wilkening, and Keith (Amy) Wilkening. Cherished grandfather of Hannah (Matt) Schoppen, Adam, Annaleah, and Daniel Persenaire, Jack and Joshua Wilkening, Alayna and Grant Wilkening. Dear brother...
William Peter Gowan
Feb 26, 2026
William “Bill” Peter Gowan, age 76, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Loving father of the late Angela Campbell, Keith Gowan, and Kurt Gowan. Cherished grandfather of Richard Campbell, James Campbell, Curtis Campbell, and Sylas Gowan. Dear brother of Marie (Robert) Lagestee and Marlene (late Thomas) Grens. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Judith...
Randy A. Postema
Feb 25, 2026
Randy A. Postema, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Loving son of Ted (Trenice) and the late Sylvia Postema. Dear brother of Larry (Brenda) Postema. Kind uncle of Matthew (Katie) Postema, Andrew (Erica) Postema, and Renae (Jacob) Pausma. Great-uncle of Addison, Kaylee, RaeLynn, Theo, Peyton, Maverick, Ada, Nora, Aria,...
Daniel E. Eizenga
Feb 23, 2026
Daniel E. Eizenga, age 70, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda Eizenga, nee Koster. Loving father of Joyce (Brandon) Beach, Patricia (Riley) Moldenhauer, Lisa Eizenga, and Brian Eizenga. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Benjamin, and Alexander Beach, Ruby and Fia Moldenhauer.
Dear brother of Henry (Judy) Eizenga, Robert...
Timothy E. Blejski
Feb 22, 2026
Timothy E. Blejski, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026. Loving husband of 52 years of Laura L. Blejski, nee Binkowski. Devoted father of Adam (Carolina) Blejski and Sarah (Adam) Paulson. Proud grandpa of Axel, Lilah, Emma, and Eva. Dear brother of Barbara (Bill) Scanlon. Preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Sally Blejski. ...
Jerome R. Mackowiak
Feb 22, 2026
Jerome R. “Jerry” Mackowiak, age 74, suddenly, of Highland, IN, formerly of California. Jerry was born January 7, 1952 and passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. Father of Andrea Mackowiak. Dear brother of Marilyn (late John) Walsh and Raymond Mackowiak. Kind nephew of his aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Jerome B....
Wayne A. Deinema
Feb 21, 2026
Wayne A. Deinema, age 94, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Joyce E. Deinema , nee Van Schouwen. Loving father of Beth (late Peter) Nyquist, Marcia (Randal) Tamminga, and Janice (Timothy) Van Zuidam. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Josh) Huisman, Jill (Kevin) Schwendeman, Lauren Carter, Lindsey (Anthony) Kritikos, Elizabeth (Xavier) Counts, Nathan...
Clara C. Wasko
Feb 21, 2026
Clara C. Wasko, nee Pszczola, age 98, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2026 with her family at her side. Clara found her greatest joy with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Elliott, Sharon and Eileen Wasko; her granddaughter Kim (David) Nowak; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Delaney and Joshua. Sisters Helen Rymarczyk, Barbara (Lynn)...
Geraldine "Geri" Pauline Behrens
Feb 20, 2026
Geraldine (Geri) Pauline Behrens (nee Gotfryd), age 80, of Crete, IL, formerly of Chicago (Roseland) and Dolton, passed into a better world on February 20, 2026; daughter of the late Jacob Vincent Gotfryd, Jr. and Valeria Krecioch. Wife of the late Timothy (Tim) Behrens for 57 years, mother of the late Timothy James (TJ, 1971-2017), sister-in-law of Patricia Reid, Arlene...
Johnny A. Swanson
Feb 16, 2026
Johnny A. Swanson, age 72, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Beloved husband of 51½ years to Linda C. Swanson, nee Lenza. Loving father of Mark (Mandy) Swanson, Corey Swanson, and Karli Swanson. Proud grandfather of Angela Hunt and Kaitlyn Swanson; great-grandfather of Gianni and Leilani. Dear son of Elsie and the late Ralph Swanson. Kind brother...
Theodore Van Milligan Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Theodore Van Milligan Jr., age 72, of Lynwood, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Dear brother of Glenn (Joanne) Van Milligan, Barbara (Bill DeBoer) Prince, and Nancy (late D. Dale) TerHaar. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Catherine Van Milligan. Theodore was a lifelong...
Joanne Venhuizen
Feb 15, 2026
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Joanne Venhuizen, née Huisenga, age 90, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Creator on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Neil/Kees” Venhuizen and mother of Bernard (Rosalinda) Venhuizen, Ruth (William) Martin, and Gayle (Dave) Beezhold. Proud grandmother and Oma of Cornelius “Neil”...
Victor A. Sweetwood
Feb 15, 2026
Victor A. Sweetwood, age 67, of South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, February 15, 2026. Beloved husband of 49 years of Jeanne Sweetwood nee Kuebler. Loving father of Alan Sweetwood, Andrew (Katie) Sweetwood, Aaron (Katie) Sweetwood, Amy Sweetwood, Andy Sweetwood and “bonus” father of Rachel Lemarr. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Kayley, Scarlett and Vivien. Dear...
Daniel Lee Disselkoen
Feb 14, 2026
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Daniel Lee Disselkoen, age 52, of Grant Park, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Christine Disselkoen, nee Wieringa. Loving father of Daniel Jacob (Alexandra) Disselkoen, Ryan (Aslynn) Disselkoen, Jared Disselkoen, and Valerie...
Virginia Hoadley
Feb 13, 2026
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Virginia Hoadley, nee Gwyn, age 101, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Loyal wife of 80 wonderful years to the love of her life the late Joseph. Mother to Don and Regina. Granny of Dawn, Rob, Shawn, Patrick, Brian, and Megan. Great-Granny of Kristin, Grant, Laurin,...
