Joseph R. Greco
Mar 29, 2025
J oseph R. Greco , age 80, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Loving husband of Dawn. Dear brother of the late Anthony (late Louise) Greco, Susan (late John) Meeker, and the late Sharon Rau. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...
Karen Louise Jonas
Mar 29, 2025
Karen Louise Jonas, age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. Beloved wife for 55 years of Carl Jonas. Loving mother of Cheryl (Joseph) Ashe, Kathy Jonas, Carin (Anthony) Tarka, Karl (Jennifer) Jonas, Clinton (Margaret) Jonas, Kristin Cotter and Colleen Jonas. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Dear sister of Edward Thompson and the late James Thompson....
William J. Van Allen
Mar 27, 2025
William Joseph Van Allen, age 69, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL. Entered into rest peacefully March 27, 2025 and was born into life June 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Loving husband of Patti Maksoudian, nee Tallman, married on February 16, 2018 in Crown Point, IN. Beloved father of Jennifer Van Allen (Jorge Calvente), Timothy Van...
Freddie "Grace" Fennema
Mar 27, 2025
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Freddie “Grace” Fennema (nee Smallwood), age 86, of Cadley, GA, and Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” G. Fennema; loving mom of four daughters: Gale Boone, Lisa (Roger) Newenhouse, Kathy (Tim) De Vries, and Rachel...
Susan M Martin
Mar 26, 2025
Susan M. Martin nee Mansell, age 82, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully March 26, 2025. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Roy E. Martin for 49 years. Loving mother of Kim (Jeff) Paris and Christine Martin. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Leah) Paris and Tiffany Paris. Dear sister of John (late June) Mansell. Preceded in death by...
Jerry F Valentino
Mar 24, 2025
Jerry Frank Valentino, age 82 of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Karen J. Valentino nee Panici. Loving father of Frank L. Valentino and Jerry A. (Elizabeth) Valentino. Cherished grandfather of Abigail. Jerry was a Barber for many years in Chicago Heights and worked security at Olympia Fields...
Marie H. Maltase
Mar 21, 2025
Marie H. Maltase, nee Rumish, age 89, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard J. Maltase. Loving mother of Timothy Maltase and the late Leslie (late Robert) Mendel. Dearest sister of Thomas (Jean) Rumish. Preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Joann Rumish. Marie was loved by many and will...
Robert E. Szudy
Mar 21, 2025
Robert E. Szudy, age 81, of Posen, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025. Loving husband of Mary Ann Szudy, nee Villarreal. Beloved father of James P. Szudy, Paul A. (Dawn) Szudy, Melinda (late Reagan) McGowan, and step-father of Crystal L. Woodward. Proud grandfather of Nicole Buatala, TJ Hanrahan, Amanda Jarrett, Brandon, Jillian, and Emily Szudy, Morgan, Coleman,...
Alice Jewel Washington
Mar 20, 2025
Alice Jewel Fletcher Washington, affectionately known as "Nana," passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 21, 1947, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Otis and Mabel Fletcher, Nana Alice's faith in Christ was nurtured at Mt Zion Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. A. R. Burns and First Lady Mrs. Mary...
Tyler Christian Rivera
Mar 20, 2025
Tyler Christian Rivera, age 23, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Beloved son of Dawn Rivera and Juan (Maria) Rivera. Dear twin brother of Brandon Rivera. Cherished grandson of Cora and the late David Moake and Adela Rodriguez and the late Hector Rivera. Dear nephew of Kelly J. Bonczek, John Bonczek, David Moake Jr., Consuelo...
Russell W. Kuipers
Mar 19, 2025
Russell W. Kuipers, age 91, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Pamela Kuipers, nee VanDerNoord. Loving father of MaryAnn (Larry) Saxton, Lee (Dorothy) Kuipers, Robin (Jim) Robbins, Peter (Kathy) Kieft, Michael (Julie) Kieft, late Rhonda (David) Wickerham, late Robert Kieft, and the...
Jimmy J. Powers
Mar 19, 2025
Jimmy J. Powers, age 55, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Loving father of Rachel (Brandon) DeGroot, Jacob (Lorelai) Powers, and Noah Powers. Proud grandfather of Carter and Avery. Beloved son of William J. and Laura Powers. Dear brother of Tracey (Rafael) Serna and Tara (Ronald Starr) Powers-Starr. Kind uncle to several nieces...
Laura L. White
Mar 19, 2025
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Laura L. White, nee Mink, age 55, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Beloved and faithful wife of Jeff White. Loving mother of Kasie(Travis) DeYoung, D.J. (Lydia) White, and Jesse White. Dear sister of Debbie Mink, Daniel (Diane)Mink, and...
George S. Lewandowski
Mar 15, 2025
George S. Lewandowski (aka “Bigfoot”, “Sweater George”, “Smilin’ George”), age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Susan Lewandowski, nee Shewry. Loving father of Jill (Brian) Rogers, Mark (Jennie) Lewandowski, and Steven (Andrea) Lewandowski. Proud grandfather of Kirsten, Ben, Kate (Casey), Sara, Dana, Abby, Emma and Rylan....
Jean Ellen Devries
Mar 15, 2025
Jean Ellen DeVries passed away March 15, 2025. She was born March 8, 1932 to Rev. Guy A. and Mary (Kuhnie) Holtzhouse at their home in Detroit, Michigan. Jean graduated from Redford High School and attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met Paul F. DeVries; they were married on August...
Kenneth R. Groeneveld
Mar 14, 2025
Kenneth R. Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior’s loving arms and Heaven’s eternity on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 91, at his home in Orland Park, Illinois. His journey these last few months was lightened, guided, comforted and supported by Lightways Hospice, family and pastors of First Reformed Church of South Holland. He was...
Augustine R. "Gus" Arteaga
Mar 13, 2025
Augustine R. “Gus” Arteaga, age 79, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Carol S. Arteaga, nee Nudo. Loving and devoted father of Brieanna Arteaga, Ashley (Brandon) Clark, Denise (late Donna) Arteaga, and the late Tony Arteaga. Cherished papa of Ethan and Lucas Monks. Dear brother of Joseph Arteaga and the late Alice...
John F. Popyk
Mar 13, 2025
John F. Popyk, age 75, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Beloved husband of Shirley Popyk, nee Pfau. Loving father of John Paul (Ashley) Popyk II and Kristina Petersen. Dear brother of Elaine (late Nick) Stamate, late LeRoy (Sandy) Popyk, and Diana (Paul) Douglas. Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Lorenzo A. Castro
Mar 12, 2025
Lorenzo A. Castro, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Margaret A. Castro. Loving father of Anita (William) Ward and the late Karla Castro. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Castro, Shannon Castro, Robert Ward, Brian Ward, Lauren (Dean) Klier, Brandon (Michelle) Ward and Dakota Ward and great-grandfather Mauro Smith, Briana Ward, Giovanni Castro,...
Alec Asa Tucker
Mar 12, 2025
Alec Asa Tucker, age 30, suddenly, late of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Loving husband of Kar Mun Voon. Beloved son of Carter “Mann” and the late Linda Tucker. Dearest brother of Alyssa (Travis) Wilson, and Carter Tucker Jr. Cherished grandson Irene E. and the late Charles L. Botta Sr. Dear nephew of Chuck (Eve) Botta,...
