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Phyllis A. Bronson
December 29, 2012
Phyllis A. Bronson, nee Van Bruggen, age 75, beloved wife of James E. Bronson. Loving mother of Cindy (Rich) Trout, Tammy (David) Webb, Rick Klootwyk, Mike (Debbie) Klootwyk, Vicki (Mark) Simpson, and step-mother of Cathy (Sean Anthony) Bronson and Keith Bronson. Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Gloria (John Burnetsky) Van Bruggen and Marcia (Wayne)...
Thomas F. Fuller
December 26, 2012
Thomas F. Fuller, age 63, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 40 years to Pamela, nee Bietzer. Loving father of Amy Fuller. Fond brother of Jean (Chuck) Martinkus and Nan Nelson. Dearest uncle of Dena (Joe) Bretz, Keith (Jennifer) Martinkus, Megan and Kyle Nelson. Dear great uncle of Casey Bretz. Cherished friend of many. Visitation Friday, December 28, 2012 from...
Jeanette Decker Torres
December 24, 2012
Jeanette I. Torres, nee Decker, age 79, beloved wife of the late Joseph Cook, Roger Fardig, and John Torres. Loving mother of Renee (Stephen) Spano, Rhonda (Christopher) Wadman, Randy Cook, and Roger (Raelynne) Cook. Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Albert Decker and the late Alice Kershaw. Adored aunt of Sherry Stuart, Debbie Decker, and...
Shirley M. Pedersen
December 23, 2012
Shirley M. Pedersen, nee Pluskiss, age 73, loving mother of David Pedersen, Craig Pedersen, and Nada Pedersen. Dear sister of Lauretta Kimball. Beloved companion of the late Laurence Lewis. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL. Express your thoughts...
Peter W. Kamp, Sr.
December 21, 2012
Peter W. Kamp, Sr., age 82, beloved husband for 62 years to Annette nee Ipema. Loving father of Rita (Philip) Schaafsma, Lambert (Roberta), Patricia (Steve) Harenberg, Elaine (Bill) Regnerus, Peter Jr. (Dorothy), Lynnette (Dan) Salvino, and William. Cherished grandfather of 18. Dearest great-grandfather of 30. Dear brother of Jean (late Charles ) Terpstra, Marie (late John) Fischer, William (late Doris),...
Joann H. Matar
December 20, 2012
Joann H. Matar, nee Smola, age 77, beloved wife of the late John Matar. Loving mother of Deborah (Ronald) Gorniak. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie Gorniak and Adam (Sara) Gorniak. Dearest great-grandmother of Keith Krizka. Dear sister of Betty Radochonski, Joseph Smola and the late Eugene Smola and the late Phyllis Libera. Visitation Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. until...
Robert A. Phillips
December 19, 2012
Robert A. Phillips, age 90, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary E., nee Bennett. Loving father of David A. (Adrienne), Charles G. Phillips, Barbara J. (late Arnold) Cogan, Denise L. Phillips and the late Arthur R. (Judith Chavez) Phillips. Cherished grandfather of Colin Phillips, Kara (Greg) Miller, Evan Phillips, Moriah Phillips, and Michael Cogan. Dearest great-grandfather...
Bertha Boonstra
December 19, 2012
Bertha Boonstra, nee Prime, age 88, beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Casey” Boonstra (2001). Loving mother of Carolyn (Robert) Keizer, Alice (Ken) Lanenga and Beverly (Herman) Havinga. Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of one. Fond sister of Ring (late Henry) Hoekstra, Lorena (Hank) Dryfhout, and the late Angeline (late Henry) Boonstra, Lena (late Stan)...
Robert J. Wiltjer
December 19, 2012
Robert J. Wiltjer, age 81, beloved husband for 60 years to Theresa, nee Wiegers. Loving father of Beverly (Neal) Stob and James R. (Renee) Wiltjer. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Dan) Collins, Jeremiah, Heather and Ashley Wiltjer. Dear brother of Richard (Marilyn) Wiltjer, Bettie (Bob) Triezenberg and James N. (Nancy) Wiltjer. Fond brother-in-law of Grace (late Art) Rosenwinkel, Dena (Will) Wichers,...
Laverne L. Fredericks
December 18, 2012
Laverne L. Fredericks, nee Larson, age 79, went to be with her Lord in the early morning of December 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Warren H. Fredericks (2004). Loving mother of Dr. Debbie (Dr. Charles) Cosgrove, Donna Benson, David (Sandra) Fredericks and Daniel (Carol) Fredericks. Cherished grandmother of Katherine Cosgrove, Sonja (Nathan) Hershkowitz, Lt. Carla Futchko USN, Nikki...
David R. Thomas
December 18, 2012
David R. Thomas, age 93, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to Elizabeth, nee Wagner. Loving father of David (Tina), Ruth Ann (Jack) Walker, Rhys (Kathleen) and Mark (Natalie). Cherished grandfather of ten. Dear great-grandfather of three. Visitation Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, December 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...
Dolores J. Ummel
December 17, 2012
Dolores J. Ummel, nee Holland, age 83, loving mother of Susan (Warren) DeVries, Sandra (the late Roy) Brouwer, and Ronald Ummel. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Kim) DeVries, Stacy (Kirby) Davis, Heather Ferraro; Sara Davis and Daniel Brouwer; Jennifer Patrick and Scott Ummel. Dearest great-grandmother of eight. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service...
Reuben Daniel ''Si'' Simonec
December 16, 2012
Reuben Daniel “Si” Simonec, age 88, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, died December 16, 2012, at Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, in Oak Brook, Illinois. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service 11:00 am at Grace Fellowship Church, 15150 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois. Interment and Military...
Leslie A. ''Les'' Schoonveld
December 13, 2012
Leslie A. “Les” Schoonveld, age 72, beloved husband for 50 years to Sybil, nee Smith. Loving father of Susan (Phill) Svientek and Sandy (Jim) Cerven. Cherished grandfather of Shelby and Cody Svientek; Jessica and Jennifer Cerven. Dearest brother of Kenneth (Kathy) Schoonveld and the late Richard (Kathy) Schoonveld. Fond brother-in-law of Ethel (Lee) DeYoung. Dear uncle of many nieces and...
Alberta Huiner
December 13, 2012
Alberta Huiner, nee Brouwer, age 90, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Alberta I. “Cookie” Huiner, Jan (Art) Sluis and the late John A. (Lynne) Huiner. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of Martha Wiersma and the late Richard Brouwer, Theresa Gelderloos, Ann Essenburg, Bernice Groenewold, and Edward Brouwer. Dear aunt of many...
Lorraine C. Bakker
December 12, 2012
Lorraine C. Bakker, nee Medema, age 86, beloved wife for 62 years to John. Loving mother of John (Diane), LeAnn (Larry) Kooyenga, David (Diane), Brenda (Gary) Harger and Sharon (Henry) Boss. Cherished grandmother of 17. Dearest great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Roger Medema and the late Neil (late Winnie), Clarence (Bea), John (late Edythe), and Kenneth (Donna). Fond sister-in-law...
Harry G. Petersen
December 8, 2012
Harry G. Petersen, age 90, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to the late LaVerne L. Petersen, nee Thiele. Loving father of June (Richard) Hagberg, Harry W. (Nancy) Petersen and Kristine (Paul) Sowa. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, James, Amanda, Kimberly, Kyle, Paul and Kristel. Dearest great-grandfather of seven and step-great-grandfather of two. Fond brother of the late...
Jeanette M. Swanson
December 7, 2012
Jeanette M. Swanson, nee Sword, age 83, beloved wife of Cecil O. for 61 years. Loving mother of Daryl (Mary) Swanson, Darcie (James) Brazel, and Duane (Sharon) Swanson. Cherished grandmother of Stacia (Eric) Thorson, Aaron (Amanda) Swanson, Jason Swanson, Amy Swanson, Jarrett Brazel, Scott Brazel and Adam Swanson. Dearest great-grandmother of Case and twins Ryne and Tyler Swanson. Dear sister...
Hubert ''Bert'' Schlemmer
December 7, 2012
Hubert “Bert” Schlemmer, age 88, WWII Veteran, Major in the Army Air Force, navigator with over 26 bombing missions over Germany. Beloved husband for 57 years to Irene, nee Schieve. Loving father of Susan (Daniel) Malovany. Dear brother of Milton (Jeanne) Schlemmer and the late Marion Koester. Devoted son of the late Elmer and Selma, nee Luecke. Dear brother-in-law of...
Irene Schenkel
December 2, 2012
Irene Schenkel, age 95, beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (nee Voss). Loving sister of Marie Voss and the late Jacob Schenkel, Henry Schenkel, Henrietta Rooda, and Sue Rutgers. Dear aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many. Visitation Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
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