Deborah A. Synowiec
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Sandra Josephine Maranto
November 20, 2021
Sandra Josephine Maranto, nee Polizzotto, age 90, late of Crete formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Loving wife of the late Russell Maranto. Devoted mother of Sandra (Richard) Jensen. Proud grandma of Steven and Bryan; great-grandma of Maddie, Lilly, Blake, and Mia. Dearest sister of Barbara (Jim) Shinovich, and the late Rose...
Dolores E. Mccoy
November 19, 2021
Dolores Estelle McCoy, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 19, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital in Dyer, IN. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. McCoy Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth (Mary) McCoy Jr., William (June) McCoy, Therese (late Rich) Goveia, Grace (Martin) Muller, Mary (Bruce) Johnson, and John (Jackie) McCoy. Cherished grandmother...
Kimberly D. Kotecki
November 18, 2021
Kimberly D. Kotecki, nee Paolella, age 56, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021. Beloved wife of Leon Kotecki. Loving mother of Jason (Nicole) Kotecki and Zachary (Courtney) Kotecki. Cherished grandmother of Leah and Mara. Dear sister of Tom (Reimi) Willett and Tim Willett. Caring daughter of Bing (late Karen) Willett. Kimberly will be...
Michael J. Snyder
November 17, 2021
Michael J. Snyder, age 64, of St. John, IN, his long, hard-fought battle with cancer ended on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Loving husband of Denise J. Snyder, nee DolleMolle. Devoted father of Kevin M. (Magdelynn) Snyder and Gary D. (Alexa) Snyder. Proud grandfather of Cooper Michael, Ava Madeline, and due in March, Camden Michael. Cherished son of George (late...
Marcia Kaye Schaaf
November 16, 2021
Marcia Kaye Schaaf , nee Alderden, age 72, of St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Fred Schaaf Jr. Devoted mother of Fred (Terri) Schaaf, late Mike (Kelly) Schaaf, Sheryl (Eric) Bontrager, and Daniel (Sarah) Schaaf. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Kyle and...
Kamil J. Karwat
November 16, 2021
Kamil J. Karwat, age 37, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Anna Karwat, nee Syska. Loving father of Makenzie and Karter Karwat. Cherished son of Jan and Halina Karwat; son-in-law of Tadeusz and Magdalena Syska. Dear brother of Damian (Dorothy) Karwat; brother-in-law of Justyna Syska. Grandson of Helena and Maciej Baraniak. ...
