Arnold J. Dekker
Mar 30, 2026
Arnold J. Dekker, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith Dekker, nee Sikma; Children: Brian & Mary Dekker, Bill & Mena Dekker, & Julie Wheeler; Grandchildren: Katelyn Dekker & Carli Dekker. Arnold was a produce manager for many years, and then self...
Nicholas "Nick" Mattia
Mar 30, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” F. Mattia, age 69, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. Devoted husband of Betty Mattia nee Lopez. Loving father of Marina (Shawn) Lee, Eden (Meghan) Puente, Nick (Doris Haro) Mattia. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Puente-Sundeen, Shawn Lee Jr., Shannon Lee, Natalea Mattia, Yasenya Mattia, Delaney Mattia and Carmine Mattia. Dear brother to Cynthia (Phillip)...
Beverly Ann Cipowski
Mar 27, 2026
Beverly Ann Cipowski, nee Detvay, age 88, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Cipowski. Loving mother of Susan (John) Grelak, Sheryl (Kim Karl) Kirchner, late Michael Cipowski, and the late Sheila Cipowski. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Joel) Joshu, John(Melody) Grelak, Alexandra (Joshua) Greiner, Alyssa...
William "Bill" K. Jarrells Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
William “Bill” K. Jarrells Sr., age 88, of Sauk Village, IL, born in Sandy Hook, KY, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Jarrells. Loving father of Chris Jarrells, the late Billy Jarrells Jr. and Tony Jarrells. Cherished grandfather of B.J. (Trisha) Jarrells and Kaylynn Jarrells and great-grandfather of Paisley Marie Jarrells, Rhett...
Jacob Quinn Lambert
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/ Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Jacob “Jake” Quinn Lambert, age 32, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Loving father of Ella and Rhett Lambert. Beloved son of Drew Lambert. Dear brother of Lucas...
Patrick J. Forde Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Patrick J. Forde Jr., age 55, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer. Loving stepdad of the late Jacob...
Stacy Jean Forde
Mar 23, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: wearefaith.org/memorial/Please note: the link will not go live until about five minutes before the service begins at 5:55 p.m.
Stacy Jean Forde, nee Oezer, age 54, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Forde. Loving mother of Lucas Polmen and the...
James Robert Hein
Mar 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...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Diehl
Mar 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...
Mary Margaret Battles
Mar 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...
Jo Ann Moore
Dec 12, 2025
JoAnn Moore nee Curling, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025. Loving mother of Lutricia (Charles) Rorabaugh, Donna Redlin, Rita Moore and Pattie (Tom) Wozny. Loving grandmother to ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William and her brother Van Curling. She will be...
Henry Beezhold, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Henry “Hank” Beezhold Jr. of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on March 24, 2026 at 94 years of age.He was born on February 17, 1932, to Henry and Dena Beezhold, the eighth of nine children. He grew up in Englewood near 72nd and Green Street in Chicago. Hank spent his days on the roads in an 18-wheeler...
Dolores L. Abraham
Mar 22, 2026
Dolores L. Abraham, nee Cummings, age 96, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Irwin R. Abraham. Loving mother of Michael Abraham, Linda (late Bruce) Tobey, Keith (Linda) Abraham, and Nancy Perkins. Devoted grandmother of Amy (William) Monroe, Tracy Tobey, Jason Abraham, Cory (Melissa) Perkins, Dale (Shayla) Perkins and Kelly (Steve...
Joann G. Berry
Mar 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
Mar 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...
Richard J. Koselke
Mar 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...
Peter Henry DeYoung
Mar 14, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
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
Mar 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
Mar 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...
