William John Conover
Jan 29, 2021
William John Conover, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021. Beloved husband of 64 years to Lois Conover nee Flaugh. Loving father of Jeffery (Debbie) Conover, Jodi Conover, late Jan Bitter, Jane (Timmy) Lindley, and Jean (Dennis) Sutton. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. William was preceded in death...
Alfred "Fred" D. Recker
Jan 28, 2021
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Alfred D. Recker, age 89, of Munster, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dina Recker, nee DeHorn and the late Jean Huizenga Recker, nee Westrate. Loving father of Steven (Janet) Recker, Patricia (Kevin) Hermann, Dianne (Tom) Schoon, and Dirk (Jane) Recker...
Dianne L. Chmurynsky
Jan 28, 2021
Dianne L. Chmurynsky, nee Lakomy, age 68, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Loving wife of the late Ronald J. Chmurynsky. Dearest sister of Larry (Margo) Lakomy and Timothy (Judith) Lakomy. Kind aunt of Kim (Corey) Marsh, Kristi (Ralph) Spears, Kelly Lakomy, Karrie (Rob) McWilliams, and Luke (Bri) Clark; great-aunt of...
Shirley Boer
Jan 27, 2021
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Shirley Boer, nee Vander Giessen, age 89, of St. John, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Marinus “Mart” Boer. Loving mother of Robert (Laurie) Boer, Linda (Scott) Dekker, and Elaine (Bill) DeYoung. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 22...
Leona Mae Jacobs
Jan 27, 2021
Leona Mae Jacobs, nee Van Drunen, age 92, of Elmhurst, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Jacobs. Loving mother of Rebecca (Rev. Peter) Semeyn, Jack (Darlene) Jacobs, Kendra (Roger) Heerema, and Jeff (Carmen) Jacobs. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bernard...
Doyne "Jerry" Watts
Jan 27, 2021
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Doyne “Jerry” Watts, age 81, of Lynwood, IL closed his eyes on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and found himself waking up in the arms of his Savior. Beloved husband for 59 years to Sharyn Watts, nee Kuipers. Loving father of the late Todd Watts, (Joey) Koltyn Watts,...
Mabel M. Mincey
Jan 27, 2021
Mabel M. Mincey, nee Evans, age 95, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Mincey. Loving mother of Darlene (Randy) Johnston and William (Donita) A. Mincey. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by her siblings, Elizabeth Garcia, Willine Hyder, Opal Taylor, Conway...
Frank X. Kaslewicz
Jan 25, 2021
Frank X. Kaslewicz, age 87, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Arlene (nee Graczyk) Kaslewicz, and his children Jodi (Glen) Letourneau, Joy (Chris) Butler, Joel (Lynn) Kaslewicz, and his sister Esther (Ray) Robinson. Frank was preceded in death by his parents John and Celia Kaslewicz, brothers John and Henry,...
Charlotte Evelyn Pearison
Jan 25, 2021
Charlotte Evelyn Pearison, nee Lewis, age 94, of Dyer and Shelburn, IN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Harold Pearison. Loving mother of Linda Foster, Donna (Frank) Nondorf, Nancy (Rick Matlock) Ragin, and Janis Grahovac. Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Frances Lewis...
Robert Joseph Locascio
Jan 24, 2021
Robert Joseph LoCascio, age 79, of Dolton, IL passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary LoCascio. Loving father of Kevin (Shawna) LoCascio. Cherished brother of Philip and Paul LoCascio. Dear friend of Harry Morgan. Robert previously worked as a welder at Thrall Car in Chicago Heights, IL. He was loved by many and...
Gertrude Hoekstra
Jan 24, 2021
Gertrude Hoekstra, nee Smith, age 90, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Herman Hoekstra. Loving mother of the late Art (Mary), Don, Howard (Karen), Al (Yvonne), Steve (Gloria), and Ken Hoekstra. Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Sam...
Helen Golat
Jan 24, 2021
Helen Golat, age 93, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully, at her residence, of natural causes on Sunday, January 24 2021. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio and she moved with her family to Conrath, Rusk County, Wis. in 1928, where she was raised and was married. She then lived in Midlothian, IL for 30 years and Lowell, IN...
Marvin E. Pals
Jan 22, 2021
Marvin E. Pals, age 88 of DeMotte, IN formerly of South Holland, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Ruth Pals, nee Vlietstra. Loving father of Steve (Julie) Pals, the late Jerry (Chris) Pals, Kenny (Dawn) Pals, Marla (Mike) Gregory and step-father of Tammi Klawitter, Wade (Amy) Zeilenga, and Tim...
Thomas J. "T.J." Maloney
Jan 22, 2021
Thomas J. “T.J.” Maloney, age 27, of LaPorte formerly of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Loving daddy of Harper Margaret and Tegan Lynn Maloney. Beloved son of Thomas and Deloris Maloney, nee Polizzi. Dearest brother of Samantha (Rodney) Mitchell; uncle of Rodney III, Silas, and Kane. Cherished grandson of Joan and the late Thomas...
Gerald "Jim" R. Van Prooyen
Jan 22, 2021
Gerald “Jim” R. Van Prooyen, age 90, of Schererville, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Mildred Van Prooyen, nee Visser. Loving father of Tom (Barb) Van Prooyen, Mariellen (Brian) Boomsma, Diane (Ed) Saxsma, and Gary (Karen) Van Prooyen. Proud grandfather of Ryan Van Prooyen, Jordan Van Prooyen, Janelle (Pete)...
Adeline "Babe" J. Papas
Jan 20, 2021
Adeline J. “Babe” Papas, nee Manes, age 88, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Loving mother of Charles (Karen) Papas, and the late Kenneth (Eileen) Papas. Proud grandmother of Lyndsey (Tracey), Kenneth (Julie), Matthew, and Daniel (Mo) Papas; great-grandmother of Abby, Jake, Ryan, Kaden, and Lily. Dear sister of the...
Sharon A. Haemker
Jan 18, 2021
Sharon A. Haemker, nee Kinsinger, age 78, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021. Beloved wife of 51 years to Elden Haemker. Loving mother of Dean (Tina), Steven (Denise), Roger (Julie), and Brett (Karen) Haemker. Cherished grandmother of Neal (Lissette), Craig (Megan), Kyle, Ian (Rebecca), Kasie, Carley, Ashley, and Bryce; great-grandmother of Adan, Weston, Ivan,...
Donald T. Westerhoff
Jan 17, 2021
Donald T. Westerhoff, age 70, of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Loving brother of Terry (Nelly) Westerhoff and Cindy (Jerry) DeYoung. Dear uncle of Todd (Abigail) Westerhoff, Kevin (Jessica) Westerhoff, Eric (Elizabeth) Westerhoff, Michelle (Christopher) Campbell, Jennifer (Aaron) Longale, Lauren (Andrew) Locke, and Michael DeYoung and 10 great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Loretta Cameli
Jan 17, 2021
Loretta Cameli, nee Cianchetti, age 81, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Philip Cameli. Loving mother of Maria (Rene Higgs) Cameli. Dear sister of David (Barbara) Cianchetti and the late Dominic (Barbara) Cianchetti. Preceded in death by her parents Concenzio and Amelia Cianchetti. Loretta was loved by many and...
Bette Saxsma
Jan 17, 2021
Bette Saxsma, nee Fortuin, age 85, of St. John, IN, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Donald E. Saxsma. Loving mother of Terry (Sue) Saxsma, Ed (Diane) Saxsma, and Delonn (Dan) Metz. Proud grandmother of Taylor Metz, Rachel Metz, Brad (Kelli) Saxsma, Brent (Courtney Chavez) Saxsma, Scott (Todd)...
