German Maldonado Ramirez
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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,...
Pete Pena
December 27, 2022
Pete Peña, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Beloved husband and best friend of Jeanine Pearson. Loving father of Linda Peña and Pete Peña Jr. Cherished grandfather of Anna Peña. Dear brother of Alice (Rudy) Garcia, Felipe (Caryn) Peña, Mary (Raymond) Peña-Rios, Hilda (Kurt) Peña, Joe Peña, Norma (Armando) Lopez, Christina (Fidel) Morales, Aroldo...
Richard J. Porter
December 27, 2022
Richard J. Porter, age 89, of Mankato, Minnesota, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Loving father of Richard Porter, David (Cynthia Schutt) Porter, Timothy (Jean) Porter and Crystal Keilman. Cherished stepfather of Lynn, Melissa, Sherry, and Charles. Dear brother of the late Beverly Garvick, the late James Porter Jr., the late George Porter,...
Albert Fennema
December 26, 2022
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Albert “Bud” Fennema, age 98, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Monet Fennema, nee Stallé, and the late Geraldine Fennema, nee Lawson. Loving father of Bonnie (Charles) Olentine, late Larry Fennema, Amy (Brian) Hackert, late Glen Fennema, and the late infant son Brian...
Tara Marie Bonelli
December 25, 2022
Tara Marie Bonelli, nee Palhegyi, age 39, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Joseph Bonelli. Devoted mother of Savannah and Arianna. Cherished daughter of Lori D’Anna and Thomas D’Anna. Dear sister of Jacob D’Anna and Cayley D’Anna. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Marilyn Deyoung
December 25, 2022
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Marilyn Jean ( Paarlberg) DeYoung of Menomonee Falls, WI, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away on December 25, 2022. She was 90 years old. She was born in Lansing Illinois to James and Edith Paarlberg in 1932. Marilyn lived nearly all her life in South Holland, Illinois and was a lifelong...
Katherine Amptmeyer
December 24, 2022
Katherine Amptmeyer, nee Vrshek, age 72, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Loving wife of Albert Amptmeyer Jr. Devoted mother of Albert (Lorie) Amptmeyer III and Aaron (Allison) Amptmeyer. Cherished Oma of Audrey and Holland Amptmeyer. Dear sister of Jerry (Karen) Vrshek, Terry (Carole) Vrshek, Albert (Patty) Vrshek, and the late Sharon Vrshek. Fond...
Asbury "Barry" Crews
December 23, 2022
Asbury “Barry” Crews, age 63, of Lyman, South Carolina, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Gail Crews, nee Krug. Loving father to Derrick Crews, Daniel (Melissa) Crews, Tonya Crews, and Christopher Crews. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother to 6 siblings. Barry will be truly missed by all who knew and loved...
Jose Mendez Jr.
December 22, 2022
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On 12/22/22, Jose (Joe) Mendez, age 66, of East Chicago, IN, was called home by God while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elena Mendez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Laura Darlena Mendez; children Wendy (Terry) King, Jocelin (Miguel)...
Rev. Lewis Nutter
December 22, 2022
Rev. Lewis Nutter, age 85, of Steger, Illinois went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, December 22, 2022. Beloved husband to Mary Ann Nutter, nee Nygren. Loving father to Debra (Richard S.) Michniak, Leslie J. (Kimberly) Nutter and Jennifer Klein. Cherished Papa to Richard Lewis Michniak, Michelle (Aaron) Moore, James Michael Vela II, David (Alexis) Michniak, Kailee (Dustin)...
Donna L. Thompson
December 21, 2022
Donna L. Thompson, nee Klama, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Devoted mother of Patrick (Donna) Haugh, Kristine (Timothy) Henderzahs, and Jeffery Haugh. Proud grandmother of Alexandrea (Ochi), Patrick III, Alexa, and Aiden; great-grandmother of Danika. Dear sister of Joann (late Joseph) Bona, Eunice (late Charles) Weiss, and the late Victor Klama. ...
William C. Gillispie
December 21, 2022
William C. Gillispie, age 86, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Mabel Gillispie, nee Rust. Loving father to Susan (Alan) Fluga, William (Gretchen Schmit) Gillispie Jr., and Kelly (Gregory) Invergo. Cherished grandfather to Ryan (Krista) Strukoff, Lisa Fluga and Benjamin (Arien) Fluga. Dear great-grandfather to Grace Kelly Strukoff, Lucy May Strukoff and...
Larry A. Broertjes
December 20, 2022
Larry A. Broertjes, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Loving husband of Deb K. Broertjes, nee Goudzwaard. Proud dad of Melissa (Brad) Vander Woude and Jason (Stefanie) Broertjes; step-father of Mike (Shawna) Hoekstra, Greg Hoekstra, and Jason (Erin) Hoekstra. Fun grandpa of Matthew, Jon, Zack Vander Woude, Jeremy and Jackson Broertjes,...
Stacie M Nathansen
December 17, 2022
Stacie M. Nathansen nee Mansell, age 36, of Alachua, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Anthony Nathansen. Caring mother to her dear pets: Bruce, Bane, and Clark. Loving sister of Richard D (Christina) Mansell. Cherished aunt of Elizabeth, Cadence, Anabelle Mansell, Kyle and Trevor Queiroli. Dear daughter of Richard J. (Heather) Mansell,...
Daniel M. Zajeski, Jr.
December 17, 2022
Daniel Myron Zajeski Jr., of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Dan was born on January 29, 1945 in the Roseland/West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. His parents moved the family to South Holland, IL, in approximately 1957. His late parents were Daniel M. Zajeski Sr. and Jessie Zajeski (NEE:Hibma). Dan was the oldest of...
Deborah L. Van Deel
December 16, 2022
Deborah L. Van Deel, nee Porter, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022. Loving wife of John Van Deel. Devoted mother of Heather (Erik) Foust, Daniel (Tammy) Van Deel, and Denise Van Deel, and very close family friend Elizabeth Houck. Cherished grandmother of Justin Foust, Rebecca...
Jaime L. Diaz
December 16, 2022
Jaime L. Diaz, age 52, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. Devoted son of Jesse (late Rose) Diaz. Beloved husband of the late Graciela Diaz. Loving father of Jacqueline Zamora, Anicia Diaz, Jaime L. Diaz Jr., Leticia Diaz, Gilbert Diaz, and step-daughter Jessica Diaz. Cherished grandfather of Aniya D. James, Dahlia D. Little...
