Obituaries

Carol Breems

October 2, 2019

Carol H. Breems, nee Dykema, age 84, passed away peacefully on the first anniversary of the passing of her beloved husband Byron of 62 years. Loving mother of Alan and Beth Breems and Timothy and Eva Breems. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Ashley), Jennifer (Curt) Dunbar, Joey (Anthony), Tim Jr. and Jonathan. Dearest great-grandmother of Andrew, Annika and Teddy. Fond sister...

Daniel Howard Swift

October 1, 2019

Daniel Howard Swift, age 15.

Graduate of Keller Gifted Magnet and a sophomore at Lindblom High School.

Beloved son of Daniel CFD (Traci Hill CFD) and Ericka Swanson Swift.

Loving brother of Isabel Marie and Fiona Catherine.

Cherished grandson of Howard & Jean (nee Horn) Swanson and Kathleen (nee Griffin) &...

Richard Oost

September 30, 2019

Richard H. "Rich" Oost, age 74, beloved husband for 54 years to Karen, nee Mulder. Loving father of Kevin (Julie) Oost and Vicki Duh. Cherished grandfather of Kara (Cesar Rodriguez) Duh, Kristen (Kyle) Campbell, Kelly and Kimberlee Duh; and Liam, Noah and Izaac Oost. Dear brother of Christine Doornbos. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Dear brother-in-law...

Shirley Frieling

September 30, 2019

Shirley M. Frieling, nee Reitsma, age 80, beloved wife for 48 years to the late Jay "Bud" Frieling (2007). Loving mother of Robert (Kim) Frieling, Laura (David) Ipema, Linda (the late David) Schaver, Thomas (Mary) Frieling and Sandra (Eric) Washington. Cherished grandmother of Lauren (David) Korb, James Frieling, Hope Frieling, Robert Frieling, Kayla (Jordan) Rotman, Mateo Salomon and Marcus (Kennady)...

George Koldenhoven

September 29, 2019

George Koldenhoven, age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Bette Koldenhoven, (nee DeVries). Loving father of Randy (Linda) Koldenhoven, Arnold (Sandy) Koldenhoven, Ken (Linda) Koldenhoven and Beth (Andy) Staes. Proud Papa to 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. George went to be with his Lord on September 29 surrounded by his family...

Harold Wayne Thurbush

September 28, 2019

Harold Wayne Thurbush, age 79.

Beloved husband to his late wife of 59 years, Wanda Thurbush.

Devoted and Loving Father to Debra Thurbush White, Diana Thurbush Manock, Kimberly Thurbush, and Mark Thurbush.

Loving Father in Law to Jeffrey White and Claire Thurbush.

Cherished and Devoted Grandfather to Daniel Manock, Nora Thurbush,...

Patricia Krueger

September 28, 2019

Patricia Ellen Vanderlaan Krueger was born in Chicago to Arthur and Evelyn Vanderlaan. She was joyfully married to the late Bill Krueger for 24 years. She is survived by her sisters, Norma (the late George) Wagner and Joy (Jim) Johnson, her brother, Jim VanderLaan, her friend Kyle Speirs, and eleven nieces and nephews, who all think that Aunt Patty was...

Afra (Spegel) Hackstock

September 25, 2019

Afra Hackstock (nee Spegel), age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Hackstock.

Loving mother of the late Edward E. Hackstock, Alan A. (Elizabeth) Hackstock and Linda L. Ilkanic.

Cherished grandmother of Edward A., Renee (Tim) Jones, Susan E. Butler, Richard J. (Sherry E.) Ilkanic, the late Michael D. Ilkanic, Ashley S....

Carol Yorkman

September 25, 2019

Carol R. Yorkman, nee Arnold, age 81, beloved wife for 61 years to John M. Yorkman. Loving mother of John A. Yorkman and the late Denise A. (Ralph) Vanderhei. Cherished grandmother of Anastasia (Tim Kulovitz) Yorkman, Michael Vanderhei and Alexandria (Jeff) Twardy. Dearest great-grandmother of Jacob, Colton and Jonathan. Dear sister of Jerry (Conni) Arnold and Warren (Christa) Arnold. Fond...

Barbara Jean (Dawson) Garbett

September 24, 2019

Barbara J. Garbett (nee Dawson), age 71.

Beloved wife of James Walter Garbett for 47 years.

Loving mother of Julie Walsh and Jeff (Shea) Garbett.

Cherished GiGi of Donny, Angela, the late Cynthia Walsh, Hayden and Jensen Garbett.

Dear sister of Arlene Ready, Bob Dawson and the late Paul Dawson.

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John "Jay" Parker

September 24, 2019

John A. "Jay" Parker, age 78, beloved husband of 56 years to Patricia E. Parker, nee Engdahl, passed away from this life on September 24, 2019. Jay was the loving father of Jeffrey (Sharon) Parker, Steven (Lisa) Parker and Susan (Brent) Ruffner. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Allison), Alison, Jessica, Jennifer, Emily, John, Katherine, Karly and Kelsey. Devoted son of the...

Evelyn Huiner

September 24, 2019

Evelyn K. Huiner, nee VanderVeen, age 71, loving mother of Jennifer Huiner and Carrie Huiner. Former wife of the late Martin Huiner, Jr. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Rose VanderVeen. Dear sister of Sharon (late Robert) Zwart and the late Roberta (late Al) Sennese. Fond aunt of six nephews, one niece, six great-nephews and three great-nieces. Evelyn enjoyed...

Wayne Heideman

September 23, 2019

Wayne H. Heideman, age 76, beloved husband for 49 years to Phyllis M. Heideman, nee Vander Waal. Loving father of Gail Heideman, Dawn Heideman and Todd (Irena) Heideman. Cherished grandfather of Anthony--who loved grandpa very much! Devoted son of the late Harvard and Florence Heideman. Dear brother of Dorothy (William) Julian, Carolyn (late William) Byrne and the late Eileen (Daniel)...

Patrick J. Fee

September 22, 2019

Patrick J. Fee, age 70.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam.

Lifetime Member of VFW Post 9272 Seminole Florida.

Loving father of Rebecca (Rick) Paulson.

Devoted brother Michael (Mary) Fee,Thomas (Vicky) Fee and the late Hugh Fee.

Dear uncle of Heather Fee, Jason Fee, Sean Fee, Owen (Andria) Fee, Kelly...

Paul Assink

September 21, 2019

Paul E. Assink, age 90, US Army, Counter Intelligence Corp., Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Dorothy, nee Sneller. Loving father of Linda Oostema (Al Bednarz), Stephen (Sue) Assink, Steve Sluis, and the late Dean (Kim) Assink. Cherished grandfather of 11. Dearest great-grandfather of 23. Fond brother of the late Henry Assink, Harold Assink and Caroline "Ruth"...

Edith Vos

September 21, 2019

Edith Vos, nee Dykstra, age 88, beloved wife of the late Richard Everett Vos. Loving mother of Cynthia (Donald) Groenewold, Kathleen (William) Clausing, Richard (Kelle) Vos, Jr., Jeanne (Garry) Stob and Ruth (James) DeBruyn. Cherished grandmother of 20. Dearest great-grandmother of 40. Dear sister of Nellie Talsma, Coby Geertsema, Ann Evenhouse, Sadie Lindemulder, Joanne Dykstra, John Dykstra and the late...

Earl E. Rockrohr

September 19, 2019

Rockrohr

Earl E. Rockrohr, age 94. Lifetime Tinley Park Resident.,Veteran of U.S. Army WWII.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia M. Rockrohr (nee Rick) for 69 years.

Loving father of Gail (Gene) Zager, Lynn (Jeffrey) Taylor, Greg (Kathy Jo) Rockrohr and the late Susan (Richard) Hartman.

Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Allison)...

Marie Vander Wall

September 19, 2019

Marie Vander Wall, nee Heersema, age 94, beloved wife of the late August "Augie" (1997). Loving mother of Janice (Rev. Bryce) Mensink, Linda (Ben) Dykstra and the late Cynthia Zweigoron. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Glenn) Carlson, Michelle (Greg) Snyder, David (Jana) Dykstra, Amy (Rob) Toornstra, Jonathan (Megan) Mensink and the late Melissa Mensink. Dearest great-grandmother of Jordan, Nora, Hope, Ryann,...

Barbara Jean Bracey

September 18, 2019

Bracey

Barbara Jean Bracey, age 63.

Loving mother of Mellony Bracey Harris and Melesha Bracey.

Cherished grandmother of Tiara Harris, Jasmine Harris, Anastasia Bracey, Jovis Bracey, Lavon (Z.L. King) Earl, Charles, Darrell Bracey and great grandmother of David Earl, Little Darrell, Dana, Branna, Montrell, Scott Bracey, Aniyah Christopher, Noah Christopher and Mellony Woods....

Alvin Hoving

September 17, 2019

Alvin E. Hoving, age 83, beloved husband for 62 years to Marlene Hoving, nee Ostema. Loving father of Ronald (Joyce) Hoving, Sharon (Howard) Buikema and Randall (Susan) Hoving. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Tim) DeVries, Samantha (T.J.) Herrick, Stephanie Hoving, Stacie Hoving and Ben Hoving; Emily Buikema and Brent Buikema; Tyler Hoving and Brooke Hoving. Dearest great-grandfather of Brandon DeVries, Catherine...