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Richard C. ''Dick'' Hofer
January 13, 2013
Richard C. “Dick” Hofer, age 76, beloved husband of the late Helen M., nee March. Loving father of Bridgette (Ronald) Stermin. Cherished grandfather of Keith and Steven (Kristin) Stermin. Dearest great-grandfather of Angelina and Jacob. Dear brother of the late Charles Hofer and the late Esther Stratton. Visitation Friday, January 18, 2013 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, January 19,...
Dr. Harold J. Van Kley, Phd
January 13, 2013
Harold Van Kley passed away early Sunday Morning at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL. at the age of 80. He had advanced vascular dementia. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Priscilla VanKley nee Hawks of fifty three years by two months. Also predeceasing him were his Mother and Father, Jacob and Dora VanKley and his sister Marge...
Dr. John P. Meekma, D.D.S.
January 9, 2013
Dr. John P. Meekma, D.D.S., age 91, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to Pauline, nee Huisjen. Loving father of Beverly (Dave) Baar, Dr. Larry (Pat), Bonnie (John) Kats and Glenn (June). Cherished grandfather of ten and dearest great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of Pearl Harrison, Marge Stoub and the late Harold “Bud” Meekma. Visitation Tuesday, January...
Andrew Boersma
January 9, 2013
Andrew Boersma, 68, of Calabash, NC , formerly of Oak Forest, IL died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was born in Chicago to the late Garrett and Clara (nee Voss) Boersma. Beloved husband of 47 years to Carol (nee Buikema); loving father of Michelle (Michael) Kovar, Andrew Todd (Jayne) Boersma...
Joanne M. Lamar
January 8, 2013
Joanne M. Lamar, nee Della Penna, age 80, beloved wife for 57 years to Horace “Dan” Lamar. Devoted daughter of the late Xavier and Thelma Della Penna. Dear sister of Ronald (late Patricia) Della Penna. Cherished aunt of Tom (Valerie) Della Penna and Bob (Amy) Della Penna. Loving great aunt of five nephews. Dearest friend of Thomas and Therese Kealy....
Dennis J. Crumpley
January 5, 2013
Dennis J. Crumpley, age 61, US Army Veteran, beloved longtime friend and companion of Nancy M., nee Dowd. Loving father of Molly, Kalie and Amy. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Shirley Crumpley. Dearest brother of Richard Crumpley and the late Ron Crumpley. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service...
Gertrude Boss
January 4, 2013
Gertrude Boss, nee Dykstra, age 87, beloved wife of the late Benjamin (1987). Loving mother of Cheryl VanDyke, Carol Kubicki, Michael Prate, Ben, Robert, and Randy. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 21. Dear sister of Rich Dykstra, Cornelius Dykstra, and the late Hilda Munk and Clarence Dykstra. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 8,...
Mary Dinaso
January 4, 2013
Mary R. DiNaso, nee Genova, age 97, beloved wife of the late Charles DiNaso (1996). Loving mother of Anthony DiNaso, James (Nancy) DiNaso, and Charles Jr. (Debbie) DiNaso. Cherished grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 29, and great-great-grandmother of 9. Dearest sister of Adeline Mammina and the late Jim, Sam, and Ben. Visitation Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until...
Nellie Bruinius
January 3, 2013
Nellie Bruinius, nee Beukema, age 95, beloved wife of the late Jacob (1980). Loving mother of Bernard “Butch” (Dorothy) Bruinius. Cherished grandmother of Bernard Jr. (Karen), Terri (Craig) Boonstra, Glenn (Valerie), Dawn (Scott) Gibson and the late Jackie and John. Dearest great-grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Helena Creaney, Jean Heersma and the late Clara...
Esther F. Moennich
January 2, 2013
Esther Felice Moennich, nee Botte, age 93, born in Chicago on May 14, 1919, entered peacefully into her well-deserved rest January 2, 2013. Loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma, “GG”, and friend to all. Predeceased by many who must be joyously welcoming her home: Beloved husband Edmund Joseph Moennich, Jr.; infant daughter Nancy Esther; mother and father Carmela and Vito...
Shirley T. Burns
January 2, 2013
Shirley T. Burns, nee Surprenant, age 84, beloved wife of the late Harold J. (1998). Loving mother of Kathleen (Wayne) Hilty, Patricia Burns, Thomas (Toni Genalo), Edward (Victoria), Harold (Maureen), Robert (Patricia), Michael (Sharon) and the late James. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 3. Fond sister of Gail (Keith) Rasmussen, Norman (late Marie), Kenny (Nancy), and the late...
Robert D. Devries
January 2, 2013
Robert D. DeVries, Sr., age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, 11th Airborne Division. Went to be in the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2013. Beloved husband for 53 years to Joanne, nee Bainbridge . Loving father of Bob Jr. (Karla), Ron (Marilyn) and Amy (Norm) Hansen. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Aubrey, Robbie, Rachel, Caleb, Adeline, Henry, Nicole, Meagan, Hannah,...
Alice Blankenstein
January 1, 2013
Alice Blankenstein, nee Buikema, age 91, beloved wife of the late Richard (1990). Loving mother of Richard W., Bonnie (Richard) Mulder, Deborah (Raul) Gallegos, Dawn (Daniel) Connolly, Kimberly (Alan) Quarrie and the late Marilyn (late Michael) Vuletich and late Roger. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 16. Dear sister of Jennie Dryfhout. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Martin H. Smit
December 31, 2012
Martin H. Smit, age 70, US Army Vietnam Era Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years to Sharon, nee Doff. Loving father of Michael (Michelle) Smit, Michelle (Nick) Durakis, and the late Marty A. Smit. Cherished Grandfather of Sara and Justin. Dearest brother of Cora (late Martin) Kerkstra, Joann (Everett) Klomp, Judith (John) Nassenstein, and Robert Smit. Dear brother-in-law of Henry...
Charles A. ''Charlie'' Novak, Jr.
December 30, 2012
Charles A. “ Charlie“ Novak, Jr., age 84, US Army Veteran, of Rocky Mount, MO, formerly of Orland Park, IL, beloved husband of Maryann, nee Puszewski and the late Frances Sylvia Novak. Loving father of Sylvia (Bob) Brooksbank, and the late Jerry, Johnny, and Charles A. III. Dear stepfather of Larry (Tandy) Munson, Jr., Terri (Steve) Mrotek, Keith (Ida) Munson,...
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),...
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