Peter Dykstra Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
Peter Dykstra, Jr., age 90, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Rose Dykstra, nee Vander Wall. Loving father of Pamela (Harry) Gatton and Lisa (Jeff) Lyzenga. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Gatton, Harry Gatton III, Ciara (Brad) Werblo, Jake Lyzenga, and Regan...
Donna Mae Deitche
Jan 5, 2023
Donna Mae Deitche, nee Maslanka, age 81, of South Holland, IL passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Loving mother of Deborah (David) Tutor, Scott (Amy) Deitche, and Karen (Jeff) Caldwell. Dear grandmother of David, Aaron, Drew, Erica, Amanda, Amber, Abbey, Madeline, Nicky, and Miranda and great-grandmother of Desmond, Braden, Alanna, Adelyn, and Aspen. Preceded in death by her...
Marian H. Panny
Jan 4, 2023
Marian Panny, nee Hellmann, age 93, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was married on May 30, 1955 to her beloved late husband Joseph H. Panny. Marian and Joe had three children: David Panny, Michael (Lanis) Panny, and Joanne (Rick) Besich. She had three grandchildren: David has a son Chad Neal and...
Maria G Jimenez
Jan 3, 2023
Maria G. Jimenez, nee DeJesus, age 41, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Jesus Jimenez. Loving mother of Jesus Jr., Samantha, Mariana, HectorManuel, JoseAlfredo, SantiagoCruz, AnastasiaGuadalupe, and Natalia. Cherished sister of Yolanda, Sandra, Jose Jesus, Monica, and Luis Alberto. Devoted daughter of Jose and Maria DeJesus. Maria will be missed by all who...
Cheryl Emily Burneson
Jan 2, 2023
Cheryl E. Burneson, nee Clough, age 65, of Lynwood, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 2, 2023. Loving wife of John D. Burneson. Devoted mom of Jessica (William) Boyce, Janice (Troy) Eriks, and Joy Burneson. Proud grandma of Liam Boyce, Isla Boyce, Ezra Eriks, and Ruby Eriks.
Preceded in death by her...
Linda L. Schwalm
Jan 1, 2023
Linda L. Schwalm, née Sons, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Schwalm. Loving mother of Timothy (Tracy) Schwalm and Terri (Michael) Woods. Proud grandmother of Kristan (Justin) Wilson, Andrew (Amanda) Schwalm, Adam (Megan) Schwalm, Danielle (Nikola) Plavsa, Ryan Woods, and Casey...
Norman S Santos
Jan 1, 2023
Norman Salvatore Santos, age 62, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Marybelle Santos, nee Mittenthal. Loving father of Emily (Douglas) Hendershot. Loving Grandfather of Gwendolyn Rose. Dear brother of Jennifer (Michael) Kerwin and Mario Dino (Beth) Santos. Kind uncle of Andrew, Abigail, Emma and Joseph. Dear nephew of Priscilla (Faustino) Dionisio....
Linda Schurman
Jan 1, 2023
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Linda Sue Schurman nee Bultema, 69, of Grant Park, IL passed away peacefully, Sunday January 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert Schurman. Loving mother of Jenny (Brian) Biesterfeld and Jamie (Greg) Bannon. Cherished grandmother of Gavin, Carter, Ella, Avery and Jaxon. Dear sister of Vicki (William) Schurman, Nancy (late...
Jazmin E. Cruz
Jan 1, 2023
Jazmin E. Cruz, age 27, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Cherished and loving daughter of Nicole C. Reveliotis and Efrain (Roberta) Cruz. Dearest sister of Adan C. Ruiz, Anthony A. Ruiz, the late Logan Ruiz, Julien Cruz, Jacob Cruz, and Julie Cruz. Beloved granddaughter of Chris and Maria Reveliotis.
Jazmin was...
James A. Smits
Jan 1, 2023
James A. Smits, age 70, of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Dear brother of Eva (Bob) DeBoer and Mark Smits. Dear uncle of Suzanne (Geert) Heetebrij and Bonni (Michael) Hines and 8 great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Evelyn (nee Hoeksema) Smits. James was a farmer and served...
Gil B Paris
Dec 31, 2022
Gil B. Paris of Manteno passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Gil was born to Gillie and Bettie Paris on November 4, 1937, in Harvey, Illinois. Beloved husband of Rita Lane; loving father of Tim Paris of Crete, Illinois, Jeff (Kim) Paris of Beecher, Illinois, and Connie (Russ) Vondrasek of Crown Point, Indiana. ...
Bobby "Butch" Lee Baker Jr.
Dec 31, 2022
Bobby “Butch” Lee Baker Jr., age 68, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 31 st , 2022. Beloved husband of Nancy Baker. Loving father of Britney Louise, Kyle (Jessica) Miller, Justin (Janell Elmore Perkin) Miller and Cory (Kathryn) Miller. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren. Dear brother of Steve (Late Priscilla) Baker, Deanna (Chris) Baker and Kathryn (Robert)...
Arthur K Aldmeyer
Dec 30, 2022
Arthur K. Aldmeyer entered new life on December 30, 2022. He was born June 15, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois., and died in Kankakee, Illinois, where he had lived the past five years. His parents are deceased. He is survived by one brother, one sister, and nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his church family at Momence...
Robert D. Bowers
Dec 30, 2022
Robert D. Bowers age 62, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Harriet Bowers, nee Finn. Loving brother of Roseanne Bowers and Linda (Frank) Reno. Dear nephew of Jeanette Capriotti. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Robert...
Anthony P. Diaz
Dec 30, 2022
Anthony P. Diaz, age 73, of Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Janet Diaz, nee Mikula. Devoted father of Crystal and Steven Diaz. Cherished grandfather of Bruno, Mia, Logan, and Ibisa. Dear brother of Nydia Wasney and the late Rafael Diaz. Anthony will be greatly missed by all who know and loved him. Private...
Chester Evers, Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Chester “Chet” L. Evers Jr., age 92, of Saint John, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2022. Beloved husband for 67 years of the late Myra Evers nee Wassink. Loving father of Chet “Jim” (Paula) Evers III, Alan (Teri) Evers, Patti (Jim) Jabaay, and Nancy (Doug) Evenhouse. Proud grandfather of 31 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of...
German Maldonado Ramirez
Dec 28, 2022
German Maldonado Ramirez, age 92, of Gary, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Maria Maldonado, nee Martinez. Loving dad of Zoraida (Nelson) Hernandez, Enriqueta (Alfredo) Vargas, Angel Maldonado, Julio Maldonado, the late Salvador Maldonado, Ismael (Micaela) Maldonado, and the late infant Nilda Maldonado. Devoted grandpa of...
June M. Merritt
Dec 28, 2022
June M. Merritt, nee Kaufman, age 93, of Elwood, formerly of Dolton, IL. Born May 29, 1929 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Loving wife of the late Russell A. Merritt (2009). Devoted mother of Michael (Janet) Merritt, Judy (Guy) Easoz, June (Bill) Hirschenberger, Jane (Don) Manning, and Russell (Gina) Merritt. Proud grandmother of 12: Michael (Katie),...
Pauline Andrade
Dec 28, 2022
Pauline Andrade, age 94, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Loving wife of the late John A. Andrade. Devoted mother of Vincent (Sharon) Andrade, David (Marie) Andrade, Richard (Joan) Andrade, Susan (Edward) Bakowski, and the late Robert Andrade. Cherished grandma of 9; great-grandma of 16; great-great-grandma of 8. ...
Joyce Fennema
Dec 28, 2022
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Joyce Fennema, nee Ruiter, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Beloved wife of Jerry Fennema. Loving mother of Janet (Jim) Stalman, Judy (Jeff) DeBoer, and Jill (Pete) Dyke. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Rich) Bultema, Joel (Diana) DeBoer, Joshua (Ashley) DeBoer, Michael Stalman, Sherri (Beau) Harker,...
