Obituaries

January 15, 2025

William L. Brushaber, affectionately known as "Railroad Bill," age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Veronica J. Brushaber, nee Yocius. Loving father of Veronica (Thomas) Stein, Tamara (Mark) Holtz, William M. (Gina) Brushaber, Kenneth (Connie) Brushaber and the late Leonard Brussano. Cherished grandfather of Lukas and Peter Stein; Allison and Hannah Holtz; Ryan Gage, Ashton Brussano,...

January 13, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Richard H. Breen Sr. of Orland Park, IL. Rick passed away January 13th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Rick was a devoted husband of Virgina Breen (Stine), loving father to Karen Culver (Mike) and Rick Breen Jr. (Dawn) and a proud grandparent of...

January 10, 2025

Harold T. Russert, age 84, beloved husband for 65 years to Marybeth Russert, nee Ores. Loving father of Peter Russert, Donna Russert and the late Diana (Donald) Howley. Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Steve) Klusacek, Tara (Robert) Shong and Anna (Brandon) Miller. Dearest great-grandfather of Molly Brown, Charlie Shong, James Shong, Jolene Miller and Henry Miller. Devoted son of the late...

January 6, 2025

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Joseph Leo Regan, 79, formerly of Orland Hills, passed away on 1/6/25. Cherished husband of Joanne (nee Graf) for 55 years; loving son of his late parents Patrick Joseph and Mary Pauline (nee Wemple); beloved father of Joe (Jennifer), Dan (Meg), Ken (Erin), Tim (Jenna); preceded in death by his son Marty (Kelly, son-in-law Sean Lyons);...

January 5, 2025

Agnes B. Raddatz, nee Zalud, age 98, beloved wife for 76 years to Richard L. Raddatz. Loving mother of Don (Catherine) Raddatz. Cherished grandmother of Melissa Raddatz, Gretchen (Alex) Laskovski and George Raddatz. Dearest great-grandmother of Anna. Devoted daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Zalud. Preceded in death by her siblings, Frank (late Marie) Zalud, James (late Irene) Zalud,...

January 4, 2025

Christian C. Crince, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to Betsy W., nee BaanHofman. Devoted father of Cheryl (Ken) Santefort and Sue Crince. Proud grandfather of Lauren (Robert) Kuthrell, Nicholas (Sarah) Santefort, Caitlin (Tyler Post) Santefort, Joshua (Breanna) Wigboldy, Madison Wigboldy, Zachary (Klarissa) Crince and Haley Wigboldy. Dearest great-grandfather of Jaxtyn, Myles and Violet. Dear brother...

January 4, 2025

Dorothy L. Boersma, nee Vanderwall, age 95, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Melvin J. Boersma (2012). Loving mother of Sandra (Gary) Wagenaar, James (Janice) Boersma, Barbara (Steven) Klinckman, Judith (William III) Slager, Ronald (Paige) Boersma and Doreen (Steven) Summers. Cherished grandmother of Kurt (Lauren), Karl (Rachel) and Kent Wagenaar; Jason (Dana) Boersma; Emily (John) Mejia and Samuel...

January 3, 2025

Rose Ann “Ann” Serratore nee DeMarco age 95. Beloved Wife of Deacon Gregory Serratore for 74 years. Loving Mother of Anthony (Carol) and Gregory (Susan) Serratore, Maria (John) Coleman and Teresa Okrzesik. Cherished Grandmother of Gina (James) Halvorson, Phillip (Stephanie) Serratore, Daniel (Erin) Okrzesik, Jr., Matthew (Sarah) Okrzesik, Mary Kathleen (Dane) Burklow, Mark Serratore, Patrick “P.J.” (Brittany) Serratore, Nick...

January 3, 2025

Helen Noort, nee Davids, age 97, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Clarence J. Noort. Loving mother of David (late Beverly) Noort, Donald (Janet) Noort, Diane (late Thomas) Rigterink, and Debra (Thomas) Lindemulder. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Heather) Noort, Scott (Betsy) Noort, Cara Noort, Jennifer (Jonathan) Arvin, Andrew Noort, Zachary Rigterink, Jeremy (Danielle) Lindemulder, Adam (Minna) Lindemulder, and...

January 2, 2025

Henny A. Bos, nee Sloot, age 94, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Naples, FL on January 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit (2006). Loving mother of Margie (Robert) Rysner, Ronald (Linda) Bos, Cindy (Rich) Torpy, Gary (Teresa) Bos and Mary Bos. Mother-in-law of Steve Sluis. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 14. Visitation Saturday,...

January 2, 2025

Jennice L Harrison, "Neice" aka "Decie", nee Martin, age 92, beloved wife of the late Harvey Harrison. Loving mother of Kerry (Raymond) Forecki and the late Erin Harrison. Cherished grandmother of Casey (Sahar) Kasper and Haley (Matthew) Mascitti. Dearest great-grandmother of Matilda, Mason and Miles. Dear sister of the late Haroldine (late Gene) Ballinger and the late Jeannie (late Harold)...

January 1, 2025

Edward A. Waldo, age 88, loving husband for 66 years to Christina K. Waldo. Devoted father of Cindy Schuchart, Linda “Jean” Waldo and Julie (Ray) Klosowski. Cherished grandfather of Jennie (Matt) Altendorf, Jessica Schuchart and Sean Klosowski. Proud great grandfather of Liam Altendorf. Beloved son of the late Norval and the late Marjorie Waldo. Dear brother of the late Dotty...

December 30, 2024

Donna R. Medema, nee Extra, age 89, beloved wife for 51 years to the late Kenneth E. Medema, Sr. (2006). Loving mother of Kenneth Jr. (Jill), Douglas (Jennifer), and Timothy (Karen). Cherished grandmother of Kenneth III "Chip" (Jill), Kyle (Mandi), Robin (Tanner) Jones, Allison, August and Sydney (Zachary) Stefanich. Dearest great-grandmother of Travis, Naomi, Judson, Jimmy, George and Liberty. Fond...

December 29, 2024

Born November 11, 1934 died December 29, 2024, peacefully at home. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Brigid (Della) nee Higgins.

Sister of the late Mary T., the late Edward, Thomas (Nancy née Kutzer), Anthony (Patricia nee  O’Connell ), Reverend James L . and Suzanne. Deeply missed by her loving nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends....

December 29, 2024

Stephen Alan Shulman, age 71, cherished husband of Eileen E. (nee Alberts). Devoted father of Jason (Danielle) Shulman and Paul (Ashley) Shulman. Proud grandfather of Mackenzie, Jack, Natalie, Makayla, Hartley and Lincoln. Loving brother of Avery (Joyce) Shulman, Salo Shulman, Holly Shulman and Andrea (Dave) Blair. Beloved son of the late Paul and late Adeline (nee Geller) Shulman. Dear uncle...

December 29, 2024

Wanda C. Staskey, nee Malecki, age 100. Cherished mother of Donna (James) Huff. Proud grandmother of James C. (Jamie) Huff, Christie (Brian) Matthews and the late Joseph Huff. Dearest great-grandmother of Yasmine Matthews, Lexie Matthews, Kylie Huff and Brooklyn Huff. Loving sister of the late Steven (late Evelyn) Malecki and the late Thaddeus (late Antoinette) Malecki, Dear aunt of many...

December 29, 2024

Alvin M. "Al" Zielke, age 90, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Ellen "Bunny" Zielke, nee Shewmake (2016). Loving father of Michael Zielke, Diana (David) Simak, David Zielke and Steven Zielke. Cherished grandfather and number one fan of Jessica (V) Koval, Cameron (Bridget) Simak, Nicholas (fianceé Maddy Leary) Simak, Matt Zielke, Nicole (Dan) Heilbron and Kaylee Zielke. Dear...

December 28, 2024

George Lindemulder, age 85, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Lois, nee Rusthoven. Loving father of George Lindemulder, Greg (Donna) Lindemulder, Cheryl Lamaster and Cindy (William) Bulthuis. Cherished grandfather of Jill (Jim) Dahlin, Laura Lindemulder; Evan, Alison and Samuel Stogsdill; Jacki (Stefan) Groebel, C.J. (Lindsey) and Kaitlyn Lamaster; William, Jr., Nathan and Elisabeth Bulthuis. Dearest great-grandfather of...

December 26, 2024

Nerissa "Lulu" Dimaunahan-Deanching, age 57, beloved wife for 28 years to Emerson A. Deanching. Loving mother of Emerson Jr. "E.J." Deanching and the late twins Emmanuel and Angel. Devoted daughter of the late Lucino and the late Lolita "Oyet" Dimaunahan. Dear sister of Elena Dimaunahan, Orlando (Maribel) Dimaunahan, Wilfredo (Rosan) Dimaunahan and the late Roderick (Sheila) Dimaunahan. Visitation Saturday, January...

December 26, 2024

Yvonne G. Deckinga, nee Boersma, age 87, suddenly with the Lord, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Peter Deckinga (2016). Loving mother of Bonnie (Steve) Leffring, Ken (Jamie) Deckinga, Bette (Tom) Van Kuiken and the late Peter (Jenise) Deckinga. Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of 18. Dear sister of the late Evelyn (late Hank) Woldhuis, late Marilyn...