Nicholas D. Connell
May 10, 2021
Nicholas D. Connell, age 32, of Steger, IL passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. Cherished step-son of Rachel Teneyuca. Loving brother of Sean Connell, Jessica Charles, the late Ryan Connell, and the late Michael Butterfield. Dear grandson of MaryAnn (late David) Butterfield and the late Eileen Connell. Preceded in death by his parents Scott and Sherry Connell. Devoted...
Steven Ray Stegenga
May 9, 2021
Steven Ray Stegenga, age 54, of Lowell, IN, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. Loving father of Danielle (Alex Van Rite) Stegenga. Beloved son of Raymond and Sandra Stegenga. Dear brother of Susan (Scott) Jewell. Kind uncle of Laurel and Ryan Jewell.
Visitation Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at...
Stephen Michael Cieslak
May 8, 2021
Stephen Michael Cieslak , age 57, of Highland, IN, was called to Heaven on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Loving father of Jessica Cieslak (John Fullerton), Jonathan Cieslak, and Nicholas Cieslak. Beloved son of Paul and Joan Cieslak. Dear brother of Kathy Cieslak Steorts (Ken), Daniel Cieslak (Julie), Paul Cieslak. Loving uncle to many nieces and...
David A. Van Prooyen
May 8, 2021
David A. Van Prooyen, age 66, of Brandon, FL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Loving father of Ruth (Charles) Hoover, Robert Van Prooyen, James Van Prooyen, Lori (Ryan) Kemp, and Kara (Francesco) DeBartolo. Proud grandfather of Johnathan Van Prooyen, Madison Hoover, Caden Hoover, Ian Hoover, Brody Kemp, Liam DeBartolo, Brianna DeBartolo, and Avery Kemp....
Lisa M. Dejonge
May 8, 2021
Lisa M. DeJonge, nee Paris, age 52, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2021. Wife of Donald DeJonge. Loving mother of Sarah, Katheryn, and Alexandrea DeJonge. Dear sister of Jason (Gerry) Paris and Tricia (Ron) Groetsema. Cherished daughter of Patricia (late John) Paris.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 1:00 p.m....
Otis V. Cochran Jr.
May 7, 2021
Otis V. Cochran Jr., age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, May 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Dorothy K. Cochran, nee Mullins. Loving father of Otis (Dianne) Cochran, William (Dana) Cochran, Kathy Marie (William) Wachter, and the late Michael Cochran. Proud grandpa of 4, and one late granddaughter; and great-grandpa of 3. Kind uncle of many nieces...
Manley Robert Hall
May 4, 2021
Manley “Bob” Robert Hall, age 95, of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, two days before his 96 th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Hall for 54 years. Loving father of Theresa (Rick) Reneau, James (Patricia) Hall, Robert (Cheri) Hall, Joseph (Jen) Hall, Donald Hall, and John (Debra) Hall. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren...
Robert E. Schwantes Sr.
May 3, 2021
Robert E. Schwantes Sr., age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Jo-Anne Schwantes, nee Gabel. Loving father of Robert E. (late Maxine) Schwantes Jr., Barbara (John) Peterson, Richard (Sandra) Schwantes, and Jean (Michael) Wilbur. Cherished grandfather of Erin Ferrara, Amy (Jim) Arndt, Danielle (Ryne) Kush, and Ben. Great-grandfather of Logan,...
Daisy A. Brown
May 3, 2021
Daisy A. Brown, nee Goodman, age 94, of Dyer, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Harry Brown. Loving mother of Sandra (John) Lewis, Diane Brown, Brian (Diane) Brown, and the late Glenn Brown. Cherished grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of eleven, and great-great-grandmother of five. Kind aunt...
Donna D. Mattox
May 3, 2021
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Donna D. Mattox, nee Million, age 81, of Crete, IL, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Mattox. Loving mother of Brenda (Art) Esters, Richard (Kim) Mattox, Patricia (Curt) Montgomery, Johnny (Elizabeth) Mattox, Raymond Mattox, and Eric (Julie) Mattox. Cherished grandmother of...
Lester S. Van Deursen
May 3, 2021
Lester S. Van Deursen, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Shirley Van Deursen, nee De Young. On May 6, Les and Shirley would have celebrated 72 years of marriage. Loving father of Donald (Noreen) Van Deursen and the late Leanne (Dominic) Milano. Cherished grandfather of Jodi Bult, Christopher...
Ronald C. Mccormick Sr.
May 2, 2021
Ronald C. McCormick Sr., age 87, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Loving father of Rhonda (Joseph) Shambo and Ronald C. (Cindy Prostko) McCormick Jr. Cherished grandfather of four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert McCormick. Preceded in death by one grandson and by his parents, Clovis and Virginia McCormick. Ronald was...
Jerry E. Gerardi
May 2, 2021
Jerry (Gerald) E. Gerardi, 68, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Jerry was born on May 22, 1952 in Chicago Heights, IL. Loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gary; and his parents, Eugene “Jake” and Maryanne Gerardi. Jerry attended Bloom High School and Prairie State College. ...
Edmond E. Parker
May 1, 2021
Edmond Earl Parker, age 81, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Heidrun Parker, nee Senger. Loving father of Crystal (Stacy Berry) Parker. Preceded in death by his siblings; Elmo, Alfred, Rosenell, Devidia, and ReEsther, and by his parents; Martin and Tinnie Parker. Edmond was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. He...
Lois May Conover
May 1, 2021
Lois May Conover, nee Flaugh, 84 years old, was reunited with the love of her life, William John Conover on May 1, 2021. Her beloved husband William Conover died January 29th of this year. They spent more than 65 years together. She was born in Union City, PA on April 21, 1937 and lived in Wattsburg, PA, Tonawanda, NY,...
Judith F. Bantz
Apr 30, 2021
Judith “Judy” F. Bantz, nee Hybarger, age 85, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully in Peoria, Arizona on Friday, April 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bantz. Loving mother of Debbie Bantz and Laurie (Tim) Vanderbilt. Devoted grandmother of Nick Vanderbilt. Dear sister of Norma Anderson. Kind aunt of many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by...
Bernard Boersema
Apr 28, 2021
Bernard “Ben” Boersema , age 87, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Lois Boersema, nee Van Proyen. Loving father of Patricia (Nathan) Martin, Sandra (Rob) DeVries, Linda (Bob) Fox and the late Edward Boersema. Proud grandfather of Andrew (Kayla) Martin, Adam (Rachel) Martin, Hannah (Mike) Togtman, Samantha...
Maria N Urquijo De Arteaga
Apr 27, 2021
Maria N Urquijo de Arteaga, 79 años, residente en Schererville, Indiana, descansó en la paz del Señor el día martes 27 de abril del 2021. Esposa amorosa de Senén Arteaga. Y devota madre de Patricia, Gloria, Ricardo y su hija fallecida Martha Arteaga. Orgullosa abuela de seis nietos. Velación el dia Jueves 29 de abril del 2021 a las...
Harry F. Boskamp, Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
Harry F. Boskamp Jr., age 57, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathleen Boskamp, nee Faber. Loving father of Harry “Buddy” (Kristen) Boskamp, Jaclyn (Michael) Richardson, and Douglas Boskamp. Proud Opa of Melody and Catherine Richardson. Dear brother of Grace (Jeffrey) Grandchamp and the late Hendrick “Hank” Boskamp. Preceded in death by his...
Marylin J. Hoecker
Apr 25, 2021
Marylin Hoecker, a strong and joyful woman, 82, longtime resident of South Chicago Heights, passed away at home in hospice care. She was predeceased by her parents, August and Florence Hoecker. A teacher and an administrator in Crete district 201-U, Marylin earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in school administration from DePaul University. She also...
