Carolyn E. Ridder
Apr 20, 2025
Carolyn E. Ridder, nee Lindberg, age 79, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Ridder. Loving mother of Brian (Karrie Comatas) Ridder and Kristine (Bill) Holland. Loving grandmother of Nicholas Ridder, Evan Holland, and Michael (fiancée Kylie) Holland. Dear sister of Kenneth (Glenda) Lindberg and...
Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato
Apr 18, 2025
Jose Rafael Lopez Serrato, age 77, of Harvey, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Angelina Hernandez. Loving father of Angel Lopez, Cecilia Lopez, Gerardo (Gloria) Lopez, Angelica Lopez, and Jose Vidal (Karla) Lopez. Proud grandfather of Bianca Farfan, Eddie Lopez, Catherine Lopez, Sarai Lopez, Ivan Mendoza, Ezequiel Mendoza Jr., Elia Lopez, Edgar Lopez, Erik...
Andrew B. Panega Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Andrew B. Panega Jr., age 87 of Schererville, IN, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Alexandra “Sandy” Panega, nee Zmuda. Loving father of Andrew (Laurel) Panega III, Anthony (Colleen) Panega, Jeffrey (Lynn) Panega, Andrea (Mark) Daliege, Martin (Marcie) Panega, and Marlo (Donna Garetto) Panega. Proud grandfather of Andrew (Victoria) Panega IV, Nicole (Ryan) Marett, Anthony...
Anita M Fiscal
Apr 15, 2025
Anita M. Fiscal, age 62, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved wife of Juan Fiscal. Loving mother of Carolina Zuniga, Gloria Zuniga, Dave Zuniga, Vicente Zuniga and Hector Zuniga. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Diane and Sylvia. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Anita will be dearly...
Forrest R. Struven
Apr 15, 2025
Forrest R. Struven, age 75, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Claudia Struven, nee Strassenburg. Loving father of Kirk Struven, Erik (Alyson) Struven, and Kristie (Regan) Ruchala. Devoted grandfather of Halie, Maxwell, Ashlie, Emma Rose, Ethan, Kenneth, Kaitlyn, and Kristopher.
Mr. Struven was a retired steelworker for Acme Steel. He...
Ola Mae Evans
Apr 14, 2025
Ola Mae Evans, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Merchon Evans. Loving mother of the late Merchon Randel Evans, Terrell (Diane) Evans, Annie (Joseph) Valentino, Frank (Vesta) Evans, the late Donnie (Patricia) Evans, Barbara (James) Janeczko, Gabriel (Louise) Evans, Teresa (Michael) Lobaugh and Mary (David) Broman. Cherished grandmother...
Richard H. Oosterhoff
Apr 13, 2025
Richard “Rich” Oosterhoff, 92, of Bourbonnais, passed away on April 13th, 2025. Born on May 26th, 1932, in Momence, IL, to Harry and Irene (VanderMeer) Oosterhoff, Richard lived a life full of family, community, and service. On December 5, 1964, he married Rita (Boelling) Oosterhoff, who died on February 4, 1986. On June 2, 1990, he married Judy Schaafsma...
Anthony R. Renzetti
Apr 12, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Renzetti, age 87, of Steger, Illinois (formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois), passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of 29 years to the late Linda Judge-Renzetti.
Tony Renzetti was born on March 23, 1938, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Amedeo and Maria (née Maccaferri) Renzetti. He graduated from...
Marcella J. Huisenga
Apr 8, 2025
Marcella J. Huisenga, nee Brandsma, age 94, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Huisenga. Loving mother of Sherry (Paul) Van Deraa and Judy Boersema. Devoted grandmother of Ryan (Emily) Van Deraa, Amy (Brett) Bousema, Bryce (Audrey) Van Deraa, Jason (Megan) Van Deraa, Leah (Aaron)...
Joan D. Tomczak
Apr 7, 2025
Joan D. Tomczak, nee Jackovich, age 89, longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025. Loving wife of the late Robert R. Tomczak. Devoted mother of Julie (Jeff) McLaughlin, Cindy (late Jerry) Byerly, Pam (Tom) Knowles, and Kim (Rich) Goldsworthy. Proud grandma of Jeana (Ashley Clendenny) McLaughlin, Jamie (Ryan) Gasvoda, Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly, Bradley (Andie)...
Carlos Rios
Apr 6, 2025
Carlos Rios, age 23, of Posen, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving son of Juan Carlos Ortega and the late Rierrma Rios. Dear brother of Alex, Stephanie, Zane, Janell, and Erick. Kind nephew of Raquel Rios, who was like his second mother. Dear uncle of Mason, Alexander, Kali, and Amelia (God daughter). Cherished godson/nephew of Ramon...
Donna L Drobac
Apr 6, 2025
Donna L. Drobac, nee Komar, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving mother of Ashley (Andrew) Daliege and Courtney (Eric) Connor. Cherished grandmother of Tessa and Archie Daliege, Aleeah, Sylvia, Mila, Kennedi, Eric Jr., Caydon Connor. Dear sister of Michael (Patricia) Komar. Life Companion of Robert Drobac. Preceded in death by her parents...
Santos Gutierrez
Apr 5, 2025
Santos Gutierrez, nee De Los Santos, age 85, of Harvey, IL passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Paul Gutierrez. Loving mother of Belinda Grant, Paul Gutierrez, Diana Hernandez, Alfred Gutierrez, Belma Garcia, and Ernest Gutierrez. Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Santos was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
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Rita R. Wario
Apr 5, 2025
Click here to watch the live stream of Rita's funeral service: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordchurch-lansingil7441 Rita R. Wario, nee DeJong, age 40, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Hussein Wario. Loving mother of Ebbah Wario, Gabriella Wario, and Zakariah Wario. Cherished daughter of Arthur and Anetta DeJong. Dear sister of Arthur (Karen) DeJong, Elizabeth DeJong,...
Theresa Tsengouras
Apr 4, 2025
Theresa Tsengouras August 12, 1937 – April 4, 2025
Theresa Tsengouras has joined our Lord in Heaven, she departed this life peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband Jim Tsengouras, her Daughters, Karen Castelnuovo, Deborah...
Thomas F. Frangos
Apr 2, 2025
Thomas F. Frangos, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Loving husband of 42 years of Catherine A. Frangos, nee Brower. Dear father of Andrew (Caroline) Frangos. Beloved brother of Diane Frangos. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews.
For further information, please contact Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St....
Linda L. Brown
Apr 2, 2025
Linda L. Brown, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of 55 years to Frank Brown. Loving mother of Tammy (Antonio) Munoz. Cherished grandmother of Hunter Munoz and Miranda Munoz. Dear sister of the late Robert Koartge Sr., Betty Jean “Sugar” (late Louis) Jacusis, Roger (late Sandra) Koartge, Sharon Hall, and the...
William K. Jarrells Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
William (Billy) K. Jarrells Jr., age 56 of Griffith, IN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Billy was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He could bring joy and laughter to everyone that crossed his path. He was the life of the party and could make anyone smile. Billy spent 21 years working at...
Renee C. Dykstra
Mar 31, 2025
Renee C. Dykstra, nee Ruisard, age 79, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025. Loving mother of Correy Dykstra and Stacey (Simon) Scholte. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Logan) Riechers, Devin Dykstra, Jaimie (Garret Porter) Dykstra, Samantha (David) Rohn, Alexandra (Gabe) Warnke, Carissa Scholte, Simon Scholte, Zachariah Scholte, Rebekah Scholte, and Levi Scholte. Great-grandmother of seven...
Louis Murray
Mar 29, 2025
Louis Murray, age 76, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2025. Loving husband of Cecille Murray, nee Zajicek. Beloved father of Dre’ (Alexis), Vel, Nicole, and Lori. Cherished grandfather of Jazlyn, Aysia, Tavares, and Devin. Dear brother of Janice (Robert), Sammy, Roy, Johnny, Abe, and Garrett (Faye) Murray; brother-in-law of Lisa (Keith), Gloria, Ken, Barb,...
