Ginette Strader
Dec 20, 2021
Ginette Strader, age 94, of Beecher, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Survived by her sister, Renee Grandjean; her niece, Maryse LeGras; and her grand-niece, Celine Breme, all of whom live in France. Dear friend of Rev. Milton (LuAnn) Walls. Ginette leaves behind many other family and friends. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
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Gary Wood
Dec 20, 2021
Gary Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. Loving son of the late Robert and late Mary Wood, nee Farace. Dear brother of Rita (Jeromy) Popp. Dear cousin to Mike Wood, Jack Wood, and Lisa Kilpatrick, along with many extended relatives and life-long friends. Gary will live in our hearts and memories forever. A memorial gathering will be...
Rudolph T. Surufka
Dec 19, 2021
Rudolph T. “Rudy” Surufka, age 90, of Hines, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 19, 2021. Devoted father of Benny Surufka, Tim Surufka, Mary Kay Surufka, Joey (Char) Surufka, and Carol Surufka. Beloved dziadzia of Ashley (Nick) Adducci, Seth Stojak, Katie Stojak, Anna Surufka, Sam Surufka, Leah Surufka, Benjamin Coughlin, and Chancellor Coughlin; great-grandfather...
Victoria "Vikki" Lee Belgrave
Dec 18, 2021
Victoria “Vikki” Lee Belgrave, of Crete, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born May 10, 1958 to Ronald Earl Belgrave and Julia Louise Ellen (Strache). Loving mother to Erik Hasenkamp and Alexandria “Lexie” (Andrew) Tauras. Caring Grandmother to Jameson “Jamie” and Elena “Ellie” Tauras. Sister to Sandra (Glen) Ransom, Timothy...
Guadalupe Lopez
Dec 17, 2021
Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Harlingen, TX. Lupe was born on December 12, 1955 to Sotero Lopez Sr. and Guadalupe (Garcia) Lopez in Raymondville, TX.
Lupe graduated from Bloom Township High School, then shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...
Richard E. Vandenberg
Dec 16, 2021
Richard E. Vandenberg, age 92, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved husband of 68 years to Patricia Vandenberg, nee Newman. Loving father of Wayne (Barb) Vandenberg, late Marcia (Timothy) Morris, late Kenneth Vandenberg, and the late Allen (Carol) Vandenberg. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Charles...
Billie Sue Morphis
Dec 16, 2021
Billie Sue Morphis, age 87 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred L. Morphis. Loving mother of Nancy (Toby) Ramsey, Kelly (Shovel Mysliwiec ) Hensley, Stacy (Esperanza) Morphis, Tammy Morphis, and the late Larry Morphis. Cherished grandmother of Jake (Shannon) Griebe, Brett (Danielle) Wasney, Shannon (Levi) Richendollar, Ryan (Alaynia) Boren,...
Harry Jabaay
Dec 16, 2021
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Harry Jabaay, age 87, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Loving husband of Marlene Jabaay, nee Van Heest. Devoted father of Diane (Larry) Disterheft, Karen (Jon) Gross, and Bryan (Olivia) Jabaay. Proud grandfather of Nicholas Disterheft, Timothy (Brittany) Disterheft,...
Leonard Sluis
Dec 15, 2021
Leonard Sluis, age 82, of Grant Park, IL, originally of Evergreen Park, IL passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, while being held in the arms of his steadfast daughter Linda, in her home. He was born on February 21, 1939 to Richard and Mary (Sluiter). Len, a faithful Christian, is now living his eternal life with his Creator, Lord,...
Carrie Houtsma
Dec 15, 2021
Carrie Houtsma, nee Witvoet, age 86, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Houtsma. Loving mother of Ruth (Kevin) Porte, Linda (Jim) Foster, and Rosemary (Ken) Jellema. Cherished grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 31. Dear sister of the late John (late Joann) Witvoet, late William “Bill” (Lucille) Witvoet,...
Shirley M. Phend
Dec 14, 2021
Shirley M. Phend, age 87, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Donald Phend. Loving mother of Pamela (Dale) Jonas and the late Jeffrey Phend. Cherished grandmother of Amber (Adam), Emily (Dale), and Brandon (Catherine). Dear great-grandmother of Andrew, Lilly, Zoey, and Zach. Preceded in death by one brother and...
Jean Schultz
Dec 14, 2021
Jean Schultz, nee Hoekstra, age 94, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Julius “Juice” Schultz. Loving mother of the late David (Maureen) Schultz and Deborah (Dennis) Woltzen. Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Bay) Thammarath, Sarah Miller, and the late Lynn Schultz; great-grandmother of Madelyn, Mckenzie,...
Gloria E. Denton
Dec 14, 2021
Gloria E. Denton, nee Eichelberger, age 97, of St. John, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Warren H. Denton. Loving mother of Brenda (Clayton) Rife and Rev. James (Rev. Sheri Locascio) Denton. Cherished grandmother of Gina (Joe) Bender and the late Wendy Roche; great-grandmother of Alli, Anna, Jacob, Cortney, and Tori; great-great-grandmother...
Ellen Rose Gabrielse
Dec 14, 2021
Ellen Rose Gabrielse (maiden name DeJong), age 90, of Crown Point, IN was born on March 8, 1931, and passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Gabrielse to whom she was married for 53 years until his death in 2004. Ellen was the loving mother of five children, Gerald (Ellen)...
Adam Garcia
Dec 13, 2021
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Adam Garcia, age 48, of Steger, Illinois, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2021. Beloved son of the late John A. Garcia Jr. Loving brother of John Garcia III. Cherished nephew of Oscar Garcia, Beatrice Zuniga, and Grace Martinez. Dear cousin and friend to many. Adam will be...
Marion M. Brzowski
Dec 13, 2021
Marion M. Brzowski, age 90, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Brzowski. Loving mother of Joseph Brzowski Jr., Frank Brzowski, Susan (Terry) Shoemaker, late Sally Brzowski, and Louis Brzowski. Dear sister of Carol (Lou) Palanca and the late Betty Barger. Cherished aunt of many nieces and...
Edward Handzel
Dec 13, 2021
Edward Handzel, age 85, of Crete, IL (formally of Dolton) born on November 30, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He passed away on December 13, 2021. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn Handzel. Brother to the late Eugene Handzel. Edward is survived by his four daughters; Cathy Handzel (Eric Brungardt), Cindy (Jack) Conley, Chris (Rick) Pusateri, and...
Fred A. Venhuizen
Dec 13, 2021
Fred A. Venhuizen, age 78, of Crete, IL passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Juanita “Nita” Venhuizen (nee Wiersma). Loving father of Laura (Michael) Roth, Duane Venhuizen, Jeffrey Venhuizen, and Karyn (Joshua) Dekker. Cherished grandfather of Cecilia, Allyson, Mia, James, Marian, and Adelaide. Dear brother of Ronald (Juanita) Venhuizen, Ann (Ralph) VanWinkle, Tom (Jeanne) Venhuizen,...
Sharon M. Cleghorn
Dec 12, 2021
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Sharon “Bambi” Cleghorn, nee Bombick, age 73, of Griffith, IN passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Loving mother of Bridget (David) Glines and Matthew (Leticia) Cleghorn. Cherished grandmother of Dylan Glines, Jessica and...
Wilma J. Gullickson
Dec 10, 2021
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Wilma J. Gullickson, nee Stooksbury, age 83, of Schererville, St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021. Those who loved her lost her twice – first from Dementia, and then ultimately from Covid. Loving wife for 56 years of the late Russell A. Gullickson. ...
