Obituaries

May 1, 2024

John Martin Koenig, age 75, son of the late Fred and Virginia (nee Blum) Koenig. John was close to his sister, Kathy Guido, and they spoke on the phone often until she passed. John was a resident of Bethshan Association for 32 years. He was a beloved, longtime member of the Bethshan family, often lovingly referred to as “grandpa”. He...

April 30, 2024

JoAnn M. Sheehan (Reidy) passed away April 30, 2024 after a brief illness. JoAnn was born in Chicago on August 15, 1934 to the late Gerald and Mary (Deacy) Reidy. She was a graduate of St Adrian’s grammar school and Aquinas High School. JoAnn was a self taught seamstress creating everything from day wear to evening gowns. She even created...

April 28, 2024

Mark Nussle of Palos Park, Illinois and Stoughton, Wisconsin died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was 86. While it is difficult to summarize this amazing life, it is certain that Mark Nussle was one of a kind. Tall, lanky, gregarious, thoughtful, goofy, curious and loving that was our Dad, Fafa, and Maaark. He lived his life with relish, extracting...

April 27, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" McCarthy, age 87.

Beloved wife of Daniel "Buck" McCarthy for 61 years.

Loving mother of Daniel (Pamela) McCarthy, Julia (Ralph) Wigboldy, Karen (Scott) Ruckman, and Joseph (Sheri) McCarthy.

Cherished grandmother of Tabitha Heil, Shawn McCarthy, Brandon Wigboldy, Breanna Ryan, Samuel Ruckman, Collin McCarthy, Grace Ruckman, Joseph McCarthy, Emma McCarthy and great...

April 27, 2024

Donna R. Naponelli, nee Popp, age 80, loving mother of Laura (Daniel Sinclair) Naponelli, Bonnie (Dean) Valentine and Kathy (Jacob) Molina. Cherished grandmother of Bret Naponelli, Nicole (Robert) Rub, Candace Morin, and Garrett Valentine. Dearest great-grandmother of Colton Maske, Jude Rub, and Gyliana Rub. Dear sister of Barbara (Mike) Torres, Marcia Popp, and the late Dennis Popp. Donna also loved...

April 26, 2024

Karen L. Bruinius (Jensen), age 66, of Tinley Park, IL, went to be with our Lord on April 26, 2024.Karen was born on October 16, 1957, to Dr. William and Erminie “Jeanne” Jensen in Grand Rapids, MI. After Karen graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1975, she went on to study nursing at Calvin College and later transferred...

April 26, 2024

Joi F. Heierling, aged 69, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on April 26, 2024 in her home. She was born December 11, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Steven and Janet. “We tell ourselves stories in order to live” - Joan Dideon, 1979 Joi was a passionate storyteller with a big, magnetic personality. Whether it was sharing memories over a meal,...

April 25, 2024

Roger D. Dryfhout, age 73, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2024. Beloved husband for 49 years to Audrey, nee Greenham. Loving father of Matthew (Angelina) Dryfhout, Kenneth (Brenda) Dryfhout, and Sandra (Mark) Hamstra. Cherished Papa of Aaron Dryfhout, Tyce Hamstra, Reese Dryfhout, Cade Hamstra, Zoe Dryfhout, Sydney Dryfhout, Nora Hamstra,...

April 24, 2024

Naomi M. Larsen, nee Bardin, age 95, beloved wife of 38 years to the late Bill R. Larsen (1992). Loving mother of William (Eileen) and Richard (Marie) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Collette, Sarah, and Nicholas. Dearest great-grandmother of Paxton, Paige, Isabelle, and Lia. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Naomi was a homemaker and was also active in her...

April 21, 2024

Patrick "Pat" Thielmann; Veteran U.S. Army; beloved husband of Nancy nee Costello; loving father of Michael (Stacy) Thielmann and Tina (Steven) Murphy; cherished poppy of Hannah, Hayley, Megan, Heather and Jillian; devoted son of the late Nicholas and late Rita Thielmann and son-in-law of the late Jane Ames; dear brother of Barbara (late Leo) Pijus, Chuck (Donna) Thielmann, Ron...

April 19, 2024

Deborah Lou Hansen, nee Anaman, age 73, beloved wife for 55 years to Daniel H. Hansen. Loving mother of Laura (Anthony) Brookhouse and Daniel L. Hansen. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Ben) Begeske and Jacob Hansen. Dearest great-grandmother of Carlie, Jordyn and Ashlyn. Dear sister of Ron Anaman, Tim Anaman and the late Hugh Anaman. Visitation Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from...

April 18, 2024

Helena "Babe" Creaney, nee Beukema, age 103, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024. Beloved wife to the late Gerald P. Creaney (1998). Loving mother of Nancy (late Richard ) Sweders and the late Gerald (late Sharon) Creaney. Cherished grandmother of Gerald Sweders, Michele Sweders, Richard Sweders, Timothy (Melissa) Sweders, Erin (Devin) McGuire, Beth-Anne (Jon) Seeley,...

April 16, 2024

Joy Frances Ritzema was born into the arms of Jesus April 16, 2024 at 9:43pm. For being only almost 36 weeks, she was a big girl at 5lbs 12oz and 19.5 inches long! She is preceded in death by two siblings. Joy was the cherished daughter of Gregory and Abigail Ritzema, and granddaughter of Frank and Lisa Voss and Roland...

April 16, 2024

John H. Blitch, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 after a well-fought two-year battle with ALS. John was the beloved husband for 41 years to Mary Ellen, nee Bozyk. Loving father of Laurel (Andy) Boyle and John (Katelyn) Blitch. Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie and Camden Blitch. Devoted son of the late...

April 16, 2024

Juanita Claire Wiersema, nee Buehler, age 85, passed away April 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 64 years to the late John Sidney Wiersema (2020). Loving mother of Gail (Dave) Meekma, Michael (Lisa) Wiersema and Kelly (Steve) Richman. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Dan) Yerks, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Meekma, Joshua Meekma, Matthew (Alexis) Wiersema, John Mark (Michelle) Wiersema, Michael (Ruth)...

April 11, 2024

Jeanette M. Slager, nee Kok, age 97, beloved wife for 47 years to the late Henry "Pat" Slager (1998). Loving mother of Janet (Ronald) Kooyenga, Robert (Nancy) Slager and the late Thomas (Clarissa) Slager. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy Kooyenga, Jennifer (Kevin) Westcott, Robert Kooyenga, Evan Slager, Jessica (Jacob) Hilderbrand and Tyler Slager. Dearest great-grandmother of six and great-great-grandmother of eight....

April 10, 2024

Ron Miltzow, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 after sudden complications during a brief hospitalization. Born on July 1, 1955, Ron grew up in Palos Heights with his parents Clarence and Jane, sister Gail (married Jake Stuursma) and brother Don (married Linda). After graduating from Chicago Christian High School he began working...

April 8, 2024

Rodrigo "Chino" Santoyo, age 63, beloved husband for 32 years of Maria Santoyo. Loving father of Denise Santoyo. Cherished grandfather of Rodrigo Santoyo II. Dear brother of Artemio, Jaime, Armando, Josefina, Noemi and the late Robert. Fond son-in-law of Robert and Graciela. Kind brother-in-law of Roberto, Alberto, Esmeralda, Teresa, Consuelo, Graciela and the late Alejandro. Dear uncle of many nieces...

April 5, 2024

Rosemarie Nolan, age 64, passed away early in the morning of April 5, 2024. Rose was born on March 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Martin and Marie Nolan. Rosemarie grew up on the 4800 south block of Winchester Ave in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Thomas Kelly High School in 1978....

April 5, 2024

Howard J. "Bud" Bant, age 78, US Army Reserves Veteran. Loving father of Jeffrey (Lisa) Bant, Michael Bant and the late Karin Bant. Cherished grandfather of Max and Maggie. Dear brother of Charles (Janice) Bant. Dearest uncle of David Bant. Visitation Monday, April 15, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...