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Charlotte G. Rietveld

Charlotte G. Rietveld

Jan 21, 2022

Charlotte G. Rietveld, nee Jansma, age 87, of Beecher, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Peter H. Rietveld.  Loving mother of Joy (late Bob) Huizenga, Paul (Lucille) Rietveld, Peter (Jori) Rietveld, and mother-in-law of Michele (Brian) Rutledge.  Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in...

Eldon D. Price

Eldon D. Price

Jan 19, 2022

Eldon D. Price, age 74, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  Beloved husband of Rebecca Price. Loving father of Heather (Jim) Glynn, Christopher (Kim) Price, Billie Bounds and Jackie (Mark) Labedz. Cherished grandfather of Tasi Glynn, Arianna Schuler, Alyssa Price, Tyler Labedz, Zachary Labedz, Chad Conaway and Cody Conaway. Great-grandfather of 2 great-grandchildren. Dear...

James D. Kirkpatrick

James D. Kirkpatrick

Jan 18, 2022

James Delmar Kirkpatrick, age 87, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Madeleine Kirkpatrick.  Loving father of William (Marie) Kirkpatrick and Betty (Wade) Colley.  Cherished grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of the late Gene (Barbara) Kirkpatrick and Patricia (William) Gross.  James was a proud...

Betty Halperin

Betty Halperin

Jan 18, 2022

Betty Halperin, nee Theodoru, age 83, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2022.  Beloved wife of Arthur Halperin.  Loving step mother of Shelby (Petrik) Halperin, David Halperin, and Cathy Halperin.  Dear sister of Mary Rentas and the late George (late Marian) Theodour.  Fond aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  Betty spent nearly 20 years...

Paul J. Jensen

Paul J. Jensen

Jan 15, 2022

Paul J. Jensen, age 50, late of Highland, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with his wife at his side after losing his life to Covid.  Loving husband of Kathleen Jensen, nee Lisek.  Devoted son of Gail (Rick) Badeusz.  Dear brother of Michele (Don) Niemeyer, Rachael (Andy) Eriks; half-brother of Karen (Randy) Schwartz and Bobby (Sarah) Jensen. ...

Alleen Howes

Alleen Howes

Jan 15, 2022

Alleen Howes, nee Cook, age 87, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Riverdale, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  Loving mother of Sharon (Mike) VanDyken, William (Ann) Howes, and David “Mike” (Mary) Howes.  Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Jenny, Samantha, Michelle, Morgan, and Michael.  Great-grandmother of Lexi, London, and John.  Preceded in death by her siblings Charles (Terri) Cook,...

Daniel Thomas Dawson

Daniel Thomas Dawson

Jan 15, 2022

Daniel Thomas Dawson, age 57, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022. Beloved father of Amanda Dawson. Loving grandfather of Kai Cosner. Dear brother of Brenda (late Benny) Sztuba, Michael Dawson, late Gary Dawson, late John (late Donna) Dawson, late Paul Dawson, Billy (Lisa) Dawson, Kimberly (Mark) Holtz, and Jerry (Olinda) Dawson. Fond uncle of...

Janice Amelia Knaack

Janice Amelia Knaack

Jan 13, 2022

Janice Amelia Knaack nee Ricciardi, age 75, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert Knaack. Loving mother of Jeffrey Knaack and Russell (Mandy) Knaack. Cherished grandmother of Isabella Knaack and Aryana Knaack. Dear sister of Richard Ricciardi. Janice will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Earl H. Wise

Earl H. Wise

Jan 13, 2022

Earl H. Wise, age 59, late of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Sandra Wise, nee Ruffalo. Loving father of Antonio (Julianna) Wise.  Caring grandfather of Dominic and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Elizabeth (David) Arndt.  Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Anna Wise.  He will be dearly missed by...

Lenora Anker

Lenora Anker

Jan 12, 2022

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Lenora Anker, nee Kamstra, age 92, of Beecher, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Anker. Loving mother of Kathy (Ross) Mulder, Mary Ann (Randy) Pals, Lynn (Mike) Briney, Kim (Tahar) Mettache, and Rachel (Robert) Wooley. Cherished grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 14....

John James Daniels Sr.

John James Daniels Sr.

Jan 12, 2022

John James Daniels Sr., age 88 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. Beloved husband of Carol Daniels nee Wille. Loving father of late Carolann “Cookie” (Brian) Bednar, Bonnie Elizabeth (late David) Wiltfong, John James Jr (Darice) Daniels, Anna (Patrick) O’Rourke, Paul (Kimberly) Daniels, late Joseph Frank (late Lisa) Daniels, and Paul “Guy” (Julie)...

Gay L. Hoekstra

Gay L. Hoekstra

Jan 12, 2022

Gay L. Hoekstra, nee Veld, age 86, of Plainfield, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Hoekstra. Loving mother of Richard Hoekstra, Rev. Robert (Heidi) Hoekstra, Sandra (Kraig) Tripp, Debra (Steve) Bult, and Jana (Steve) Shear. Cherished grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of...

Jeffrey S. Deyoung

Jeffrey S. Deyoung

Jan 11, 2022

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Jeffrey S. DeYoung, age 44, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Beloved husband of Tracy DeYoung, nee Boender.  Loving father of Jenna and Matthew.  Devoted son of Jim and Sue DeYoung; son-in-law of James and...

Alice Deboer

Alice Deboer

Jan 11, 2022

Alice DeBoer, nee Zylstra, age 91 of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew DeBoer.  Loving mother of Arthur (Karla) DeBoer, Andrew M. (Celeste) DeBoer, Michael (Peggy) DeBoer, Pattie DeBoer, Karen (Rudy) Beezhold, Kathy (Dean) Natelborg, George (Beth) DeBoer, Scott (Patty) DeBoer, and Lisa (Paul)...

Joseph A. Renz

Joseph A. Renz

Jan 9, 2022

Joseph A. Renz, age 54, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Dear brother of Peter (Lori) and Paul.  Beloved uncle and godfather of Kara. Loving father figure of Nathan Scherer. Preceded in death by his parents Howard F. and Louise M. Renz.

Visitation Monday, January 17, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits...

Carol A. Boomstra

Carol A. Boomstra

Jan 9, 2022

Carol A. Boomstra, nee Cheney, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Beloved wife of Donald Boomstra.  Loving mother of David (Sharon) Boomstra, Denise (Donald) DeYoung, and Dawn Porwit.  Dear grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of 12.  Sister of the late Paul (Rhonda) Cheney and late Nancy (John) Schaddelee. Aunt of several nieces and...

Julia M. Stein

Julia M. Stein

Jan 9, 2022

Julia M. Stein, nee Tallarico, age 82, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Julia was born January 27, 1939 in Chicago and was a resident of Chicago Heights for 60 years.

She was a loving wife to the late Roland Frederick Stein for 36 years. They were married on...

John E. Krug

John E. Krug

Jan 9, 2022

John E. Krug, age 88 of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Agnes M. Krug, nee Durrance. Loving father of Jacqueline Crotty, Charles (Linda) Krug, Sandra (Dennis) Wagner and Gail (Barry) Crews. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late LaVerne (late Ernie) Abderhalden, Shirley (late...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Byerly Jr.

Gerald L. "Jerry" Byerly Jr.

Jan 9, 2022

Gerald L. “Jerry” Byerly Jr., age 63, late of Merrillville, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Loving husband of Cynthia Byerly, nee Tomczak.  Devoted father of Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly and the late Gerald Lee Byerly.  Proud grandpa of Brooklyn and Brynn.  Dearest brother of Michael (Chris) Byerly, and Janice (Gary) Spiller.  Brother-in-law,...

Patricia F. Lynn

Patricia F. Lynn

Jan 7, 2022

Patricia Frances Lynn passed away peacefully in her home of nearly 60 years on Friday, January 7, 2022, family members by her side. The oldest of six children, Pat was born in West Virginia to Mary and Marvin Thornton on Valentine’s Day, 1933. She always had fun with her holiday birthday and collected a variety of heart-themed objects throughout...

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