Joanne De Vries
Jan 31, 2022
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Joanne De Vries, nee Beukema, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 in Crown Point, Indiana. Joanne was born March 18, 1942 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to John and Alice (Ouwenga) Beukema, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Herman J. De...
Jeanette Van Der Veen
Jan 30, 2022
Jeanette Van Der Veen was born April 25,1921 in Randolph, WI to Sip and Nellie Van Der Veen and moved to Dolton, IL when she was six months old. Jeanette lived her entire 100 years in Dolton, IL. She passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She had three sisters Clara, Cora, and Frances, and brothers Frink and Frank John....
Arend "Rich" A Beezhold
Jan 29, 2022
Arend A. “Rich” Beezhold, age 87, of Momence, Illinois, was welcomed into his new home by his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Beloved husband of 66 years to Ann Beezhold nee Vander Wagon. Loving father of the late Keith (Rebecca) Beezhold, Sandra (Andrew) DeVries, and Paul (Sue) Beezhold. Cherished grandfather of Corey (Donna) Beezhold, Eric...
Frances M. Spanier
Jan 29, 2022
Frances M. Spanier, nee Wunder, age 94, of Steger, IL passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Loving mother of George (Kathy) Spanier, late infant Mary Spanier, late John Spanier, Jean Spanier, Joseph Spanier, and JoAnn (Steven) Cortez. Cherished grandmother of the late Stephen Cortez, Erin (Nick) Russell, Jennifer (Nick) Spanier, Stephen Falucskai, Joey (Melissa) Spanier, George (Kali) Spanier...
Shellie J Williams
Jan 29, 2022
Shellie J. Williams, age 83, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings; Carl, Roy, Leverne, Fran Headley, Mary Ann Papitto and Helen Kirkpatrick. Shellie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation to be held on Wednesday,...
Shirley A. Novak
Jan 28, 2022
Shirley A. Novak, nee Birge, age 86, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Frank D. Novak Jr. Loving mother of Jeff (Jan) Novak, Kim (Ken) Karrson and the late Denise Novak. Cherished grandmother of Joe, Jerilyn and John Novak, Kenny and Katie Karrson. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Desirea A. Smith
Jan 28, 2022
Desirea A. Smith, age 29, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022. Beloved daughter of Jennifer Karn and Terrance Smith. Loving sister of Kristina Smith, Delores Smith, Aleesheona Smith, Ashley Smith, Lorenzo Ramsey and Joshua Ramsey. Dear aunt of Nathaniel Smith. Cherished niece of many uncles and aunts and a dear cousin to many....
David C. Toth
Jan 27, 2022
David C. Toth, age 89, of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Highland, IN, and Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Loving husband of the late Barbara J. Toth, nee Sorenson. Devoted father of David P. (Kathie) Toth, Pastor James A. (Cheryl) Toth, and Allison L. (Robert) Wisniewski. Proud grandfather of David Toth II, Nicki (James)...
Cathy Ward
Jan 27, 2022
WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: DUE TO THE EXTREME WEATHER WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CATHY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, FEBUARY 3, 2022 AT 11:30 a.m. at FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Road Lansing, IL.
Cathy Ward, nee Turngren, age 63, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27,...
Cecilia C. Perry
Jan 26, 2022
Cecilia (Michalesko) Perry passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Steger, IL on January 26, 2022. Many knew her as Cookie or “Cook.” She was born on October 20, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL and was 79 years young. Cookie was the third of six children born to Charles Michalesko and Georgia Newark. Cookie was preceded...
Charles H. "Chuck" Kiekenapp
Jan 26, 2022
Charles H. “Chuck” Kiekenapp, age 78, late of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Loving husband of Karen J. Kiekenapp, nee Gruszka. Devoted father of Julie (Joseph) Kramer. Proud grandfather of Diana, Mary, and Daniel. Dear brother of Jane (Bill) Schoknecht, and Alice (late Mike) Pesich; brother-in-law of Ron Gruszka. Beloved son-in-law of Dolores (late Jerome)...
Elsie J. Zultner
Jan 25, 2022
Elsie J. Zultner, nee Root, age 94, of Dyer, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry Zultner. Loving mother of Linda Miller, Sue Martin, and Cindy Skertich. Cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of seven. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Mildred Root. Elsie was loved by many and...
Nolan J. Bruinsma
Jan 24, 2022
Nolan J. Bruinsma, age 16, of Dyer, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 24, 2022. Precious son of Greg and Elizabeth Bruinsma. Beloved brother of Logan, Hudson, and Reagan Bruinsma. Cherished grandson of Donald and Mary Terpstra and Keith and Wanda Bruinsma. Dear nephew of Brian (Stacy) Bruinsma, Sheila (Steve) Griffioen, Janelle (Michael) DeJong,...
Dolores Kay Treadway
Jan 23, 2022
Dolores Kay Treadway, nee Tanis, age 74, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Beloved wife of Donald Treadway. Loving mother of Ricky (Cindy) Eriks, Michael (Penny) Eriks, and the late Daniel Eriks; step-mother of Patrice (Jeff) Snead, Tiffany (Todd) Sisnores, Daniel (Lindsay) Treadway, and Dustin (Hayley) Treadway. Cherished grandmother of Troy (Janice) Eriks, Faith (Joshua)...
Helen J. Boer
Jan 23, 2022
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Helen J. Boer, nee Rooy, age 94, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Chester Boer. Loving mother of Larry (Sheri) Boer and Bonnie (late Edward) Dykema. Beloved grandmother of Mark (April) Boer, Jill (Aaron) Kuzma, Caryn (Tony)...
Linda M. Tipton
Jan 23, 2022
Linda M. Tipton, nee Honn, age 74, of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry Tipton. Loving mother of Timothy (Donna) Tipton, Toni (Oscar) Rivera, Jeff (Tanya) Tipton, Jerry (Gail) Tipton, Eric (Melissa) Tipton, and Brian (Kim) Tipton. Cherished grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jewell...
Lola M. Coulombe
Jan 22, 2022
Lola M. Coulombe, nee Swansey, age 85, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Coulombe Sr. Loving mother of Denise (Terry) Eckrich, Thomas Coulombe Jr., and Suzanne (Mark) Van Drunen. Cherished grandmother of John, Steven (Sheri), Amanda (Mike), Terry Jr. (Tricia), Samantha, Ryan, Sarah (Jonathan),...
Beatrice L. Gossage
Jan 21, 2022
Beatrice L. Gossage, nee Cary, age 86, of St. John, IN passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Blake M. Gossage. Loving mother of Karen Stone, Debbie (Tom) Guglielmo, and Douglas (Karen) Gossage. Devoted grandmother of Taylor and Amber Stone, Samantha Guglielmo, and Blake and Brooke Gossage. Dearest sister of the late Mary (late...
James M Degroot
Jan 21, 2022
James M. DeGroot, age 68, of St. Anne, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022. Beloved husband of 38 years to Kathleen Marie DeGroot nee Sikma. Loving father of Elizabeth (Michael) VanSomeren and Mary (Seth) Burkey. Cherished grandfather Riley VanSomeren and Clara Burkey. Dear brother of Patti DeGroot, Paul (Cindy) DeGroot, and Paula DeGroot. Fond uncle of many...
Charles "Chuck" R. Turngren
Jan 21, 2022
Charles “Chuck” R. Turngren, age 86, of Rockford, IL formerly of Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Carole Turngren, nee Van Zuidam. Loving father of Cathleen (Gordon) Ward, Timothy Turngren, Sharon (William) Heintz, and David Turngren. Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren (pre-deceased by one) and 30 great-grandchildren (pre-deceased...
