Julie M. Doran
Dec 6, 2021
Julie Doran, nee Coombs, age 97, of Lowell, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward Doran. Loving mother of Madelyn (Albert) Morgan, Diane Parker, Debbie (Ken) Helmick, Donna Durbin, Eddie (Dawn) Doran, and the late William Rathburn. Cherished grandmother of Johnny, Marjorie, Ronnie, Chane, Justin, Aaron, Valerie, Kenny, Steven, Jeffrey, Randy,...
Barbara J. Yacono
Dec 5, 2021
Barbara J. Yacono, age 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Preceded in death by her three husbands, Frank Adkins, Curtis Spaganoa, and Sam Yacono. Loving mother of Richard (late Jana) Adkins, the late Roy Adkins, and the late Frank Adkins. Cherished mother-in-law of Marcia Adkins. Loving grandmother of Troy Adkins, William Adkins,...
Thomas G. Lyons
Dec 5, 2021
Thomas G. Lyons, age 79, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 5, 2021 in his home. Beloved husband of Audrey Lyons, nee Kryszak for 55 years. Loving father of Steven (Sue) Lyons, Randy Lyons, Derrek Lyons, Max (Cindy) Lyons, and Rachel Lyons. Loving grandfather of Mackenzie, Tyler, Carly, Ryder, and Trysten. Dear brother of Nancy...
Ryleigh P. Muller
Dec 4, 2021
Ryleigh P. Muller, age 21, of Hammond, IN, passed away on December 4, 2021. Loving daughter of Rachelle Muller. Dear sister of Nicole (Darrell) Martin, Miranda Muller, Taylor (Michael) Barrows, Vincent Stanley, and Ivan Stanley. Dear granddaughter of Marilyn (late Fred) Muller. Preceded in death by her father Ron Stanley. Ryleigh will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Joyce L. Sluis
Dec 4, 2021
Joyce L. Sluis, nee Aardema (daughter of the late Gertrude (Ryske) and Albert), age 80, of Grant Park, IL, formerly of South Holland and Homewood, IL, passed away peacefully on December 4 th 2021, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Joyce, a lifelong Christian, is now living her eternal life with her Creator, Lord, and Savior, free...
Vickie R. Jahaske
Dec 4, 2021
Vickie R. Jahaske, nee Youngman, age 74, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a battle with a long illness. Loving wife of 43 years to Paul F. Jahaske. Devoted mother of Timothy (Crystal) Jahaske, Michael Jahaske, and the late Molly Jahaske. Proud grandmother of Mylie and Case. Dear sister of Ronald (Jean) Youngman...
Deborah A. Synowiec
Dec 3, 2021
Deborah A. Synowiec, nee Keith, age 69, late of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021. Loving wife of Dennis J. Synowiec. Devoted mother of Kimberly Synowiec, Glenna (Steven) Garcia, and Donald (Brandy) Synowiec. Cherished grandmother of 9. Dearest sister of David Keith. Preceded in death by her parents Lyndon and Shirley Keith. Memorial visitation...
Cornelius W.H. Nymeyer
Dec 1, 2021
Cornelius W.H. “Case” Nymeyer, age 85, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Anna Mae Nymeyer, nee Van Baren. Loving father of Lisa (Kenneth) Adams, Kelly Nymeyer, Hugh (Tracy) Nymeyer, and Gregory Nymeyer. Cherished grandfather of Luke, Brian, and Chloe Adams, and Olivia Nymeyer. Preceded in death by...
Phyllis P. Young
Dec 1, 2021
Phyllis P. Young, nee Bollig, age 80, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Beloved wife of Kenneth D. Young Sr. Loving mother of Roseanne (Adam) Boutcher, Kenneth Jr. (Sheila) Young, and the late Kathleen Young. Devoted grandmother of Jason Boutcher, Tyler Young, Kevin Boutcher, and Keith Boutcher. Dear sister of Rose Bollig and Jerome...
Alyda Vanschouwen
Dec 1, 2021
Alyda VanSchouwen, nee Zeldenrust, age 93, of St. John, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Marshall VanSchouwen. Loving mother of Marilyn (Arthur) Meinema, Jacob (Linda Meppelink) VanSchouwen, Marvin (Laurie Huizenga) VanSchouwen, Nellie (Daniel) Bultema, and Grace Leep. Cherished grandmother of Wayne & Michelle (Masten) Meinema, Karen (Meinema) & Bill Diephuis, Renee (Meinema)...
Beverly Lucko
Dec 1, 2021
Beverly Lucko, age 67, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota with family by her bedside. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL to John and Mary Durish of Steger, IL. Bev was a longtime employee of School District 168 in Sauk Village, IL and dedicated her life to the...
Charlotte H. Mitchell
Nov 30, 2021
Charlotte H. Mitchell, nee Hofstra, age 98, of Munster, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Stephen P. Mitchell. Loving mother of Nancy (Lance) Banninga and the late Jimmy Mitchell. Devoted grandmother of Steve Banninga and great-grandmother of Sophie Banninga. Dear sister of the late John (late Shirley)...
Phyllis Ann Sampson
Nov 26, 2021
Phyllis Ann Sampson, 85, of Janesville, WI, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Calumet City, IL, the daughter of Anthony J. and Helen P. (Steffan) Fehring.
Phyllis worked for the family business as a watchmaker for many years and became the first female President of The Horological Association of...
Gary L. De St. Jean
Nov 26, 2021
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Gary L. De St. Jean, age 77, of Highland, IN passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Loving father of Mark (Amber) De St. Jean, Denise (Justin) Gard, and Joseph “J.J.” (Kelly) De St. Jean. Beloved long-time companion of Annette Watson. Proud grandfather of Paige Kovats,...
William "Beau" B.J. Hensley
Nov 26, 2021
William “Beau” B.J. Hensley age 65 of Steger, IL passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Beloved Husband of Olivia Jackson. Loving father of Dawn (Joe) Romero, Brittany (Lewis) Williams, and Joseph Hensley. Proud grandfather of Jacob and Jordan Romero, Alexa, Leah, Ava, and Ella Williams, Layla Hensley, Josh Jr. and Jayden Jackson. Dear brother of the late Claude...
Melvin Koster
Nov 26, 2021
Melvin Koster, age 88, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joan Koster, nee DeBreaux. Loving father of James (Laurie) Koster, Kenneth (late Colleen) Koster, and Susan (Jeff) Drenth. Proud grandfather of Kevin Koster, Becca (Hunter) Pritchett, Kenny Koster, Katie (Humberto) Saucedo, Ryan Drenth, Kyle (Amber) Drenth, and Megan Drenth and...
Leandrew Jones
Nov 25, 2021
Leandrew Jones of Lansing, IL made his transition on Thursday, November 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1963 in Laws Hill, MS to the late Jake Jones Jr. and Minnie Lee Jones. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was a devoted husband and father. He leaves to cherish...
Kevin Ray Sutton
Nov 22, 2021
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Kevin Ray Sutton, age 63, of Thornton, IL passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan Sutton, nee Henson. Loving father of Kevin (Jennifer) Sutton, Kelly (Jordan) Bastian, and Kyle (Stephanie) Sutton. Cherished grandfather of Helena, Hayden, Faith, Ellie, and Addy. Dear...
Joseph W. Gardner
Nov 21, 2021
Joseph W. Gardner, of Crete, IL, WWII Veteran, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born on September 6, 1928. Joseph is survived by his wife of 69 years, Roseanne Gardner, nee Frangella, and by his beloved children, Anthony (Marcia) Gardner and Gina M. Gardner. Grandfather to Erik (Erica) Gardner, Drew...
Pearl Reynhout
Nov 21, 2021
Pearl Reynhout, nee Van Drunen, age 91 of Dyer, IN formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Quirinus “Cork” Reynhout. Loving mother of Norma (Chuck) VanWyhe, Gwen (Rick) Kooy, Quentin (Jane) Reynhout, James (Beth) Reynhout, and Peggy (Dan) Ferguson. Devoted grandmother of 16 grandchildren...
