Obituaries

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Raymond C. Togtman

Raymond C. Togtman

February 14, 2013

Raymond C. Togtman, Sr., age 89, WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lois, nee Bandstra (2006). Loving father of Loraye Becker, Raymond Jr., Sandra Togtman, and Rebecca May. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Megan) Becker and Austin Becker. Dear brother of Clara Togtman, Grace Boersma, and the late Martha DeGroot, Marguerite Togtman, Edna Huisenga, Jeanette Ebbens...

Gertrude Piersma

Gertrude Piersma

February 12, 2013

Gertrude Piersma, nee Ouwenga, age 92, beloved wife of the late Raymond (1983). Loving mother of Debra (Alan) Zielke, Donna (late Alphonse) Cerasoli and David (Mary) Piersma. Cherished grandmother of James, Joy, Shiloh and Caleb. Fond sister of Grace (late Al) Slager and the late Alice (late John) Beukema, Peter (Angie) Ouwenga, Nicholas (late Hilda) Ouwenga and Effie Ouwenga. Dear...

Anne C. Griegel

Anne C. Griegel

February 12, 2013

Anne C. Griegel, nee Kane, age 75, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Werner and the late Walter Griegel. Loving mother of Daniel Werner, Gary Werner, Donna (Roy) Patrylak, Karen Werner, Robert Werner, Annececille Werner, Lynda (Vincent) Kamper and the late Kenneth Werner. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Brittany, Megan, Michael, Marissa, Carissa, Kenneth and Amber. Devoted daughter of the late...

John H. ''Coop'' Cooper

John H. ''Coop'' Cooper

February 9, 2013

John H. Cooper, age 61, beloved husband of Kristi, nee Niven. Loving father of Ruth Ann Cooper, Harold (Terri) Cooper and Jonathan (Amanda) Cooper. Dear stepfather of Matthew, Michael, and Kyle. Cherished grandfather of Griffen, Marek, Kaylee, Cory, and Taylor. Devoted son of Jean (Henry) Heersema and the late Harold Cooper. Fond brother of Bonnie (Fiancé Steve Hoffman) Veen, Ida...

Peter Vanderlaan

Peter Vanderlaan

February 7, 2013

Peter Vanderlaan, age 93, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Loving brother of the late Ann Hoster, Viola Brouwer, George “Lefty” Vanderlaan, Jr., Jacob Vanderlaan and Adelle Vanderlaan. Cherished uncle of Bea Schaaf, Renee Vanderlaan, Bob Brouwer, Ruth Brouwer, and Pamela Brouwer. Private Interment and Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences...

Carl R. Holm

Carl R. Holm

February 6, 2013

Carl R. Holm, age 87, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Dolores, nee Jones. Loving father of David (Jeanette) Holm. Cherished grandfather of Josh and Andy. Dear brother of the late Florence Kneisler. Private Interment and Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at...

Joseph A. Klos

Joseph A. Klos

February 6, 2013

Joseph A. Klos, age 65, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Janet, nee Kuhnen. Loving father of Adam and Pamela (Nathan) Eikelberg. Dear brother of Gregory (Lucille) Klos, Nancy (Steve) Maronto and Patricia (Joe) Gering. Joseph was a very compassionate, giving person, always putting others first. He was deeply religious and devoted to his family. Joseph had...

Carmela Sanfilippo

Carmela Sanfilippo

February 4, 2013

Carmela Sanfilippo, nee Barcelona, age 92, beloved wife of the late Frank (1999). Loving mother of Judy (Joe) Coleman and the late Ronald Sanfilipp (2002). Cherished grandmother of Christine (Brad) Bucciarelli, Brian (Leah) Coleman, Michael (Carla) Sanfilipp and Julie (John) Saranga. Dearest great-grandmother of Jonathan, Katelyn, Nicholas, Kamryn, Ava and Ellery. Carmela’s family is grateful for the excellent care given...

Dennis I. Slomski, Sr.

Dennis I. Slomski, Sr.

February 3, 2013

Dennis I. Slomski, Sr., age 70, beloved husband of 48 years to Beverly Ann, nee Hartzheim. Loving father of Tona McGowan, Dennis Jr. and Tricia (Nick) Yakas. Cherished grandfather of Patrick McGowan IV, Shelby and Sydney Slomski, and Samantha and Gwen Yakas. Dear brother of Darlene (Tom) Flisk. Founder of Dennco Flavors in Burnham, IL. Memorial Visitation Sunday, February 10,...

Gwen M. Sumidlowski

Gwen M. Sumidlowski

January 28, 2013

Gwen M. Sumidlowski, nee Riedl, age 71, beloved wife of the late Casimir C. “Casey” Sumidlowski (1999). Loving mother of Sherry (Gary) Burton and Daniel Sumidlowski. Cherished grandmother of Tru Trevino. Fond sister of Paul C. (Andrea) Riedl. Dear aunt of Denise Riedl, Paul S. (Karrie) Riedl and Greg Kowalski. Dearest great-aunt of Randi Marie and Tyler. Retired from School...

Donald H. Holtz, Sr.

Donald H. Holtz, Sr.

January 26, 2013

Donald H. Holtz, age 77, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Mary A. Holtz, nee Cavera (2007). Loving father of Sandy (Gary) Birmingham, Sharon Vogt, Donald (Daneyda) and Dennis (fiancée Megan Barcelona) Holtz. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer (Billy) Wilson, Michelle, Kathryn, Heather, Ashley, Alyssa, Lonna, Liam, and the late Ophelia Maria. Dear great-grandfather Maddy and Olivia. Fond uncle...

Robert D. "Bob" Kraas

Robert D. "Bob" Kraas

January 25, 2013

Robert D. “Bob” Kraas, age 88, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ruth H., nee Pape (2007). Loving father of Carol (Walter) Healy, Janet Hurta and Gail Gley. Cherished grandfather of Shaun (Janelle) and Shannon Healy; Matthew and Robert Hurta; David (Sienna) and Steven Gley. Dearest great-grandfather of Vergel, Aaron and Chamille. Dear brother of Melvin. Retired...

Lucy R. Freeman

Lucy R. Freeman

January 23, 2013

Lucy R. Freeman, nee Buoscio, age 95, beloved wife of the late Charles Freeman. Devoted daughter of the late Michael and Mary Buoscio. Loving sister of Dorothy (late Joseph) Kurry. Dear aunt of Joseph R. Kurry, Jr. and the late Alicia Kurry Johnson. Dearest great-aunt of Mary Kurry McCormick, Delia Kurry Kampner, Jed Kurry, Allison Johnson Olszta, Larry Johnson, Jr.,...

Phillip Pupa

Phillip Pupa

January 22, 2013

Phillip Pupa, age 71, U.S. Army Veteran, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbi”, nee Benline. Loving father of Mark (Wendy) Waszak, Michele (Mark) Petranek, Christen (Scott) Blaze and Cori (Mike) Molinets. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Maguire, Owen, Carson, Parker, Preston and Emerson. Dear brother of Betty (Don)...

Wilma Rose Voorn

Wilma Rose Voorn

January 22, 2013

Wilma Rose Voorn, nee Greve, age 66, beloved wife for 46 years to Randall J. Voorn. Loving mother of James R. Voorn. Devoted daughter of the late William and Eleanore Greve. Dear sister-in-law of John (Mary) Voorn, Nancy (Jack) Davids and Barry (Shanda) Voorn. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. at...

Robert D. Brown

Robert D. Brown

January 22, 2013

Robert D. Brown, age 65, loving father of Jennifer (Ramon Barajas) Brown and Jill Stickhost. Cherished grandfather of Mireya, Krystal, Chelsey, Kirsten and Gabriel Dax. Beloved partner of Robin Maureen Mackey. Dear family friend of Randy Rhoades. Fond brother of Mary Lou (late Jim) Butowski, Judy Renehen, James (late Kathy), Donald (Donna), Scott (Kathy), Ed (Lisa), Kim Bowles, and Joeanne...

Ioleen M. Peliwo

Ioleen M. Peliwo

January 18, 2013

Ioleen Marjorie Peliwo, age 90, beloved wife of the late John Peliwo. Loving daughter of the late Earnest and Edna Ivey. Dear friend of many including the many women of Coffee Break at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois. According to her wish, a memorial service will take place in the Fellowship Hall, where Coffee Break meets, of...

Loraine Helen Schwartz

Loraine Helen Schwartz

January 18, 2013

Loraine Helen Schwartz, nee Oldenburg, 94 years young, beloved wife for 63 years to the late Paul Frederick Schwartz (2004). Loving mother of Lynn (Irv Mandelberg) Merryl, Gail Muffitt, Laurie (Matt) Pertchi and Rick Schwartz. Cherished grandmother of M. Kevin (Viktoryia) Mosher, Kerry (Gina) Mosher, Nick (Sarah) Mandelberg, Molly Mandelberg; Melissa (Glenn) Peck; Traci (Eric) Horvath, Terri (Jon) Dodds, Joshua...

Anne Kooyenga

Anne Kooyenga

January 16, 2013

Anne Kooyenga, nee Tamminga, age 94, beloved wife of the late Richard (1973). Loving mother of Robert (Sharen) Kooyenga and Linda (Curt) Ettema. Cherished grandmother of Laura (Saeed) Khan, Sandra (Steve) Everitt, Sharon (Tom Reese) Ettema, Curtis (Dani) Ettema, Nick Ettema, Alona (Steve) Frieling, Kami (Alan) Geleske, Amy (Bruce) Moe and Wendy Fedor. Dearest great-grandmother of Jessica, Kyle, Dylan, Kaitlin,...

Sophie Leffring

Sophie Leffring

January 15, 2013

Sophie Leffring, age 91, resident of St. Anne, formerly of Chicago, born and raised in Roseland. Beloved daughter of the late Isaac and Bertha (nee Buursma) Leffring. Loving sister of the late Harry (Theresa), the late Louise (late Nick) Schutt, the late Rena (late Louis) Clousing and the late Reynold (late Gertrude). Dear aunt of Joy Vander Weit, Harvey (Nancy)...