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. ...
Sheryl L. Asche
Dec 10, 2021
Sheryl Asche made her journey to Heaven on December 10, 2021 preceded by her parents Dale and Ruthann Bult. She was a devoted wife to David Asche, loving mother and friend to daughters, Naomi and Marissa (Daniel), David's sons, Chris (Sonya) and Craig and granddaughter Savana, and a cherished sister to brothers Paul (Nancy), James (Pearl), David (Debbie), and...
Phillip R. Yates, Sr.
Dec 8, 2021
Phillip R. Yates Sr., age 69, of Sauk Village, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Loving father of Timburley (Scott) Ecklund, Phil (Wendi) Yates Jr., Jay (Michele) Yates, and Jessica (Brian) Dempsey. Cherished grandfather of fifteen grandchildren and great-grandfather of two. Loving partner in life of Patti Yates. Dear brother of Sandy (George) Winsted. Phillip was preceded...
Mary Ann Sparks
Dec 8, 2021
Mary Ann “Sparky” Sparks, nee Simmons, age 85, of Crete, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Beloved spouse of the late Robert Wilke. Loving mother of Donald (Lela) Sparks; mother-in-law of Jan Sparks. Cherished grandmother of Reanne (Mike) Myers, Drew (Alisa) Sparks, Jarred Sparks, and Dalton Sparks; great-grandmother of Timothy, Paiton, and Shane Myers, Sadie and Juliette...
Nicole L. Dominguez
Dec 7, 2021
Nicole L. Dominguez, age 38, of Sauk Village, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Loving mother of Timothy Miller and Caesar Agee. Beloved daughter of Nancy Carrera and Albert Dominguez. Cherished half-sister of Angelena Santiago and Miguel Santiago. Dear niece of Mary Dominguez, Anna Dominguez, Rolando Dominguez, and George Dominguez. Kind cousin of many. Preceded in death...
Grace Janet Deboer
Dec 7, 2021
Grace Janet DeBoer, nee Prium, age 88, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Gerald DeBoer and late Garrett Vroegh Jr. Loving mother of Gerald DeBoer, late Garry Vroegh, late Sidney (Vicky) DeBoer, and the late Cheryl (David) Donnellan. ...
Mark G. Zielke
Dec 6, 2021
Mark G. Zielke, age 76, of Crestwood, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Zielke, nee Suprenant. Loving father of Brad (Paula) Zielke and Jennifer (Rob) Goerg. Devoted grandfather of Aaron, Conor, Abigail, Madison, and Mackenzie. Dear brother of David Zielke and the late Tim Zielke. Preceded in death by his parents...
Bruce B. Berg
Dec 6, 2021
Bruce B. Berg, age 83, of Crete, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. Cherished significant other of Patricia Guthrie. Dear cousin of Pat Wright. Bruce leaves behind many other family members and friends. He was loved and will be dearly missed.
Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd,...
Peter J. Gaich
Dec 6, 2021
Peter J. Gaich, age 89, of Lansing, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Gaich, nee Axtell. Loving father of Jeff (Gina) Gaich. Cherished grandfather of Sam and Sofia Gaich. Cherished brother of the late Natalie “Honey” DeSandro, late George (late Lorraine) Gaich, Margaret “Dolly” (late Ronald) Tatgenhorst, Charlene (Roman) Krygier, and the late...
Shirley May Schmidt
Dec 6, 2021
Shirley May Schmidt, nee Boersma, age 83, of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. Beloved wife of William Schmidt. Loving mother of Jerry (Dawn) Schmidt and Michael (Carolyn) Schmidt. Cherished grandmother of Steven (Jamie), Justin (Jessica), Daniel (Amanda), Drew, Robert, and Jennifer Schmidt; great-grandmother of Kaiden, Hayden, McKenzie, Kinley, and Brighton. Dear sister of Marlene...
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...
