Thomas "Tom" Lee Diehl
March 21, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Lee Diehl, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Beloved husband of Deborah Diehl nee Davis. Loving father of Eric (Treva) Diehl and Rachael Diehl. Cherished grandfather of Tressa (Chase) Wyatt, Derek Diehl and Christian Diehl and great-grandfather of Asher Wyatt and Weston Wyatt. Dear brother of Charles...
Joann G. Berry
March 20, 2026
Joann G. Berry, nee Westerhoff, age 82, of Enid, OK, formerly of Thornton, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2026. Beloved wife of David Berry and the late Roger G. Peterson and the late Richard Lee Powers. Loving mother of Kevin Peterson and Susan Ver Haar. Devoted grandmother of Melody, Samantha, Keely, Jessi, Harley,...
Theodore C. Schoustra
March 20, 2026
Theodore C. Schoustra, age 94, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 20, 2026. Loving husband of the late Bernice Schoustra, nee Prince. Devoted father of Daniel (Donna) Schoustra. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Rose Schoustra. Ted was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, a shipping clerk with many years of dedicated...
James Robert Hein
March 18, 2026
James R. Hein, age 79, of Calumet City, Illinois (also of Florida and Wisconsin), passed away on March 18, 2026, in Merrillville, Indiana. He was born on August 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to John F. Hein and Margaret M. Hein.
James is survived by his three children, James J. Hein, Jeffrey A. Hein, and Jennifer L. Hein, whom he affectionately...
Richard J. Koselke
March 18, 2026
Richard J. Koselke, age 87, of Dyer, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Loving husband of Barbara A. Koselke, nee Hasselberger. Devoted father of Karen (Rick) Berendt, Dawn Lavimodiere, Mark (Michele) Koselke, and Brian (Jennifer) Koselke. Cherished grandfather of Lindsey (Ryan), Keaton, Dylan, Maya, Mack, Brianna, Brody and Brecken; great-grandfather of Riley and Blake....
Bruce A. Kamstra
2026
Bruce A. Kamstra, age 68, of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Loving husband of Robin Kamstra, nee Miller. Dear father of Audrey Kamstra and Dawn Solley. Cherished grandfather of Rylee Bandringa. Dear brother of Cynthia Kamstra, Patricia (Dennis) Oostman, and Duane (Dawn) Kamstra. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew and...
Mary Margaret Battles
March 17, 2026
Mary Margaret Battles, nee Stack, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David Keith Battles. Loving mother of Keith (Lisa) Battles, Elizabeth Margaret Berg, and Scott Battles. Devoted grandmother of Jessica Jendrzejak, Amanda Battles, Kerstin Battles, David Battles Jr., Jason Battles, Brianna Battles, and Courtney Battles. Great-grandmother of Layla...
Peter Henry DeYoung
March 14, 2026
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Peter Henry DeYoung, age 82, of St. John, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn DeYoung, nee Hoekstra. Loving father of Linda (late Kenneth) Postma, Lori (John) Billstrand, Eileen (John) Bonnema. Cherished grandfather of Justine (Samuel)...
Gertrude E. Widmer
March 11, 2026
Gertrude E. Widmer, nee Ooms, age 103, of Decatur, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John A. Widmer. Loving mother of the late Shirley (John) Wojtczak, John (JoAnn) Widmer Jr., and Wayne (Mary) Widmer. Devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late...
Annabelle R. Swanson
March 10, 2026
Annabelle R. Swanson nee Lorenz, age 99, of Minooka, Illinois, formerly of Dolton, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Earl E. Swanson. Loving mother Linda (John) Bolin, Michael (Paula) Swanson, Patricia (late Damon) Sorrentino and Eric (Cass) Swanson. Cherished grandmother of 30 between her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces...
LaVerne Van Dyk DeYoung
March 6, 2026
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LaVerne Van Dyk DeYoung, nee Swets, age 97, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 6, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Art Van Dyk and the late John DeYoung. Loving mother of Beverly (Kurt) Nelson, Don (Gerry) Van...
Lawrence R. Wallk
March 5, 2026
Lawrence R. Wallk, age 82 passed away on March 5, 2026. Loving father to Ann Marie (Jeffrey) Morden and Thomas Wallk. Doting grandfather to Sarah (Porter) Jim, Melissa Morden, Jessica Morden, Elizabeth Wallk, Sevrin Wallk and Harlow Wallk. Great -Grandfather to Annabella, Jimmy Jr., Rosalie, Adalynn, Declan, Liliana, Sophia, Gabriel and Noah. Brother to Sam (Donna) Wallk. Preceded in death...
Mikey Michalski
March 4, 2026
Michael G. “Mikey” Michalski Jr., age 46, of Highland, IN, suddenly, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Loving and longtime partner of Sarah Dooley. Devoted father of Isabella. Beloved son of Michael and Vivian Michalski; son-in-law of Richard and Karen Dooley. Dearest brother of Robert (Jennifer) Gates, Jennifer (Eric) Dross, Carrie (Dan) Smith, and Kevin (Melissa) Michalski; brother-in-law of Philip...
William J. Conroy
March 4, 2026
William J. Conroy, age 85, of Schererville, IN formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Loving husband of the late Patricia A. Conroy, nee Scianna. Devoted father of William J. Conroy Jr., Timothy (Julie) Conroy, James (Fran) Conroy, Diane (Timothy) Schweinhagen, and Catherine Conroy. Proud grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Thomas...
Marian D. Jansma
March 3, 2026
Marian D. Jansma, nee DeGraff, of Chicago Heights, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 03, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David J. Jansma Sr. Loving mother of Dawn (Ed) Livingston, Patricia (Gary) VonAlven, Jill (David) Callahan, and David (Denise) Jansma Jr. Grandmother of Faith (Brian) Pelke, Brandon (Vanesa) Vanderhye, Justin (Crystal) VonAlven, Nick (Nicole)...
John Bryan Theodore
February 26, 2026
John Bryan Theodore of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Over the years, Bryan faced multiple serious health challenges and persevered through them with faith, courage and resolve. It was said by those who knew him that he had more lives than most cats.
Bryan was born in Hammond, Indiana on May 19, 1959 to George Peter and...
Jack E. Wilkening
February 26, 2026
Jack E. Wilkening, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Jean Wilkening, nee Faber. Loving father of Ann (Dan) Persenaire, John (Lea) Wilkening, and Keith (Amy) Wilkening. Cherished grandfather of Hannah (Matt) Schoppen, Adam, Annaleah, and Daniel Persenaire, Jack and Joshua Wilkening, Alayna and Grant Wilkening. Dear brother...
William Peter Gowan
February 26, 2026
William “Bill” Peter Gowan, age 76, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Loving father of the late Angela Campbell, Keith Gowan, and Kurt Gowan. Cherished grandfather of Richard Campbell, James Campbell, Curtis Campbell, and Sylas Gowan. Dear brother of Marie (Robert) Lagestee and Marlene (late Thomas) Grens. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Judith...
Randy A. Postema
February 25, 2026
Randy A. Postema, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Loving son of Ted (Trenice) and the late Sylvia Postema. Dear brother of Larry (Brenda) Postema. Kind uncle of Matthew (Katie) Postema, Andrew (Erica) Postema, and Renae (Jacob) Pausma. Great-uncle of Addison, Kaylee, RaeLynn, Theo, Peyton, Maverick, Ada, Nora, Aria,...
Daniel E. Eizenga
February 23, 2026
Daniel E. Eizenga, age 70, of Cedar Lake, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda Eizenga, nee Koster. Loving father of Joyce (Brandon) Beach, Patricia (Riley) Moldenhauer, Lisa Eizenga, and Brian Eizenga. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Benjamin, and Alexander Beach, Ruby and Fia Moldenhauer.
Dear brother of Henry (Judy) Eizenga, Robert...
