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Calvin Koster
May 26, 2021
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Calvin Koster, age 89, of South Holland, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Kathryn Koster, nee Gilmore. Loving father of Susan (Gregory) Turner, Kathy Wagenaar, Linda (Daniel) Eizenga, Wayne (Holly) Koster, Janet (Paul) Van Kley, and Carol...
Perry S. Brown Jr.
May 25, 2021
P erry S. Brown Jr., age 37, of Joliet, IL formerly of Crete, IL, passed away suddenly on May 25, 2021. Perry is survived by his two children, Connor and Meara Brown; two sisters, Heather Gutierrez and Heidi Brown; three nephews, four nieces, and several uncles and aunts. Preceded in death by his parents Perry and Barbara Brown Sr. ...
Iola J. Middleton
May 24, 2021
Iola J. Middleton , nee Fricke, age 85, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021. Loving mother of Sandra (Larry) Killian, Diana (William) Rogers, and Ronald (Tonya) Middleton. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Elva Mednansky and the late Norma Berg. Iola will be...
Mary Patricia Coppin
May 23, 2021
Mary Patricia Coppin, age 88, of Niles, IL passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Pat Coppin was a radiology tech at Woodlawn Hospital for many years. That is where she met her dear friends, Sharon and Bernard Whitaker. They worked together for many years, traveled together, and became almost like family. Pat is survived by her sister-in-law, Dolores...
Richard F. Damm
May 23, 2021
Richard F. Damm, age 86, of Momence formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Shirley A. Damm, nee Madison. Devoted father of Pamela Damm, Christine Damm, Kevin (Diana) Damm, Keith (Julie) Damm, Richard (Delta) Fox, and Marguerite (Bob) Stupplebeen. Cherished grandfather of several grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces...
Conrad J. Zelencik
May 22, 2021
Conrad “Connie” J. Zelencik, age 66, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathy Doyle. Loving father of Mara Rae (Rex) Thomas, Shane Zelencik, and Brett (Travis Schamber) Zelencik and step-father of Amanda (Billy Kubida) Doyle and Vito Anoman. Devoted grandfather of Cole Thomas and Brielle Kubida. Dear ...
Matthew B. Sobut
May 20, 2021
Matthew B. Sobut, age 92, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol J. Sobut, nee Rosinko. Loving father of Thomas (Dorothy Downs) Sobut and Timothy Sobut. Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Elena, Matthew, and Sam. He was preceded in death by his brothers Sam, John, and Walter. Matthew was loved by many...
Arthur Raymond Burchett Sr
May 20, 2021
Arthur Raymond Burchett Sr., age 79, of Steger, IL passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Husband of Jeanette Burchett nee Anderson. Father of Brett Wolff, Shannon Heldt, Arthur Burchett Jr, Steven Burchett, Erin Burchett, and the late Rick Burchett. Grandfather of numerous grandchildren. Arthur was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Memorial gathering to...
Sylvia M. Degraff
May 20, 2021
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Sylvia M. DeGraff, nee Van Someren, age 88, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Bernard DeGraff. Loving mom of Grace (Jerry) Singer, Wes (Cindy) DeGraff, Shirley DeGraff, David (Dawn) DeGraff, Glen DeGraff,...
Donald J. O'Neill
May 20, 2021
Donald J. O’Neill, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021. Loving husband of Janice O’Neill, nee Saczawa. Loving father of Kelly O’Neill, Susan (Jerry) Trent, Daniel (Kathleen) O’Neill, Tracy (fiancé Stan) O’Neill, Michael (Alicia) Mleczko, Lisa (Dan) Fieldhouse, and Greg Mleczko. Proud papa of 15 grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Gene (late Kay)...
Delores L. Klein
May 19, 2021
Delores “Dee” L. Klein, nee Cericola, age 87, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Beloved wife of 70 years to Richard V. Klein. Loving mother of Cynthia (Stanley) Schilling and Lisa (Manliff Coggan) Kyle. Cherished grandmother of Jill (Scott) Nabors, Jay (Nicole) Jerome, Joseph (Megan) Klisiak...
Gloria J. Wisniewski
May 19, 2021
Gloria J. Wisniewski, nee Hybert, age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Henry T. Wisniewski. Loving mother of Charlene (Brad) Borst, Lawrence Wisniewski, Cynthia (Leonard) Flahive, and the late Cheryl Wisniewski. Dear grandmother of Carl, Jessica, Ryan, Jake, Brianna, Nicholas...
Robert A. Kooy
May 18, 2021
Robert A. Kooy, age 87, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away on May 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Nelvina M. Kooy nee Zeilenga. Loving father of Patricia (William) Bubness, Donald (Valarie) Kooy, Darrell (Michelle) Kooy, James (Deborah) Kooy, and Cynthia (Mark) Ipema. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 26 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Clarence Jr. (Helen) Kooy,...
Anthony Tello
May 17, 2021
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Anthony Tello, age 14, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021. Beloved son of Hector and Rosa Tello. Dear brother of Hector (fiancée Lindsey) and Geovany Tello. Anthony was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Visitation Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 8:00...
Laura L. Kelly
May 17, 2021
Laura L. Kelly, nee Meyer, age 61, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Kelly. Loving mother of Brett and Brendan Kelly. Dear sister of Ruth Reed, Jeanne (Norris) Cain, and Penny (Kevin) Leoni. “Wonder Woman” (Wowo) to several nieces and nephews. Devoted companion and caregiver to their...
Gertrude A. Cooper
May 16, 2021
Gertrude A. Cooper, nee Vogler, age 91, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Cooper. Loving mother of Becky (Raymond) Chapman, Dawn Cooper, Robert A. (Kathi) Cooper, and Donna (Albert) Terpstra. Proud grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of the late John (late Jean) Vogler. Aunt...
Gabriel Ferere
May 15, 2021
Gabriel Ferere, age 85, of Dolton, IL passed away Peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Nadia Ferere, nee Labrousse. Loving father of Ralph Ferere and Gabriel Jr. (Shadonna) Ferere. Loving father-in-law of Mary Ferere. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Ferere and Adele Ferere. Great grandfather of Aubree Dumas. Dear brother of Serge (Denise) Ferere, Lilliane Ramirez, the...
Marcia Schaap
May 15, 2021
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Marcia (Lois) Schaap, nee Hertel, age 82, was welcomed into her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 15, 2021. Marcia loved people, music, teaching, learning, snowcapped mountains, her family, and most of all, Jesus. Marcia will be deeply missed by her husband of almost 59 years...
Madeleine Hammon
May 15, 2021
Madeleine Hammon, nee Bernier, age 91, of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jean Francois Hammon. Loving mother of Daniel (Darcy) Hammon and Robert (Karla) Hammon. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Branik and Jason Branik. Great-grandmother of Anthony (Trinity) Ramirez and Jordan Branik. Dear sister of Pierre-Andre (Irene) Bernier. Close...
Barbara Sue Van Milligan
May 11, 2021
Barbara Sue Van Milligan, nee Gross, age 70, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Larry W. Van Milligan. Loving mother of Roberta (Kristofer) Vander Zwaag. Proud grandmother of Katryna, Sofia, Amelia, Sebastian, Chloe, and Charlotte. Dear sister of Judi Vander Kooy, Donna Lapp, and the late Linda Barbour. Kind...
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