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John De Boer
April 23, 2023
John De Boer, 103 years old, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, April 23, 2023. John served as a US Army Major in WWII. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith De Boer, nee Boerema (2013), for more than 70 years; loving father of John (late Carol) De Boer, Judy (Ken Ooms and the late Art Zandstra)...
Judith Bronsema
April 21, 2023
Judith Kay Bronsema was called home to her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2023 at the age of 83. Judith also fondly answered to the names Judy, Jude, Mom, Mema, Grandma, and Grandma Judy. Judy was born on November 13, 1939 to Marie and Joseph Verbeek in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her adoring husband, Willard Bronsema, who...
Denise Biesboer
April 21, 2023
Denise J. Biesboer, age 71, beloved daughter of Betty (nee Olsen) and the late Peter Biesboer. Loving sister of Donna (Chuck) Montgomery and Duane (Barb) Biesboer. Cherished aunt of Jean (William) Murray, Brian (Sharon) Montgomery and Shannon Biesboer. Dear great-aunt and cousin of many. Denise was an amazing seamstress and enjoyed all kinds of music. She also loved her horse...
Scott Eizenga
April 20, 2023
Scott H. Eizenga, age 51, beloved husband for 24 years to Carolyn, nee Leo. Loving father of Corbon and Ryan. Devoted son of Henry and Judy (nee Ooms) Eizenga. Dear brother of Sean (Andrea) Eizenga. Dearest son-in-law of Donna and the late John Leo. Dear brother-in-law of John Leo, Dan (Hilda) Leo, Phil (Barb) Leo and Paul Leo. Fond uncle...
Barbara Ann Grady
April 20, 2023
Barbara Ann Grady, nee Sayre, age 74, beloved wife for 50 years to Gerald "Gerry" Grady. Loving mother of Kevin (Erin) Grady, Ryan (Lauren) Grady and Kerry (fiancé Luis Luna) Grady. Cherished grandmother of Jaclyn, Madison, Liam, Benjamin and Jack. Dear sister of Reid (Ann) Sayre, Jeanne (Michael) DeMart, Eddie (Cathy) Sayre, Bill (Judy) Sayre and the late Jay Sayre,...
Donald Ternes
April 19, 2023
Donald Henry Ternes, age 89, cherished husband of 68 years to Jeannine, nee Gambla. Devoted father of Richard "Rick" (Stella), Philip (Margaret), Jenan (Orest) Czuczuk, Paul (Dawn), Sharryn (Jim) Smyth, John and Joseph. Preceded in death by his siblings, Pete (late Laura) and Mary (late Joseph) Sokachitch. Proud grandfather of 25 and many great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Dr. Ronald (late...
Pamela Goudzwaard
April 18, 2023
Pamela Rae Goudzwaard, nee Wieringa, age 59, beloved wife for 37 years to Steven J. Goudzwaard. Loving mother of Rachel (Joshua) DeBoer, Ryan (Julie) Goudzwaard, Jessica (Justin) Vander Ploeg, Rebekah (Frank) Dixon, Brianna Goudzwaard, Joel Goudzwaard, and Jacob Goudzwaard. Cherished grandmother of Silas; Caleb, Isaac, Annika, Luke, Ethan; Raelynn, Nathan, Mikayla; Rogan; and two on the way. Devoted daughter of...
Clara De Vries
April 15, 2023
Clara A. De Vries, nee Ebbens, age 88, beloved wife for 53 years to the late Richard "Dick" De Vries (2008). Loving mother of Richard A. "Dick" (Laura), Wayne (late Joan) and Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Megan) De Vries, Mark (fianceé Elisabeth) De Vries, Amy (Tim) Schutt, Lisa (Zak) Thomson, Andrew (Rachel) De Vries and Valerie (Sam) Smith. Dearest...
Donna Yolich
April 13, 2023
Donna Marie Yolich, nee Miller, age 70, beloved wife of the late Ben Mustari and the late Anthony "Tony" Yolich. Dear sister of Lawrence Miller, Patricia (Jim) Vainikos, Cheryl (Robert) Roman and Kathleen (Frank) Roti. Cherished aunt of Anthony Miller, Lauren (Tony) Palumbo, Brittany (Kevin) Lewis, Kyle Van Hecke, Luigi (Kate) Cardella, Lorelei (Jason) Kozlowski, Frank (Sarah) Roti, Kathryn (Stephen)...
Dorothy Kuiper
April 13, 2023
Dorothy L. "Dorie" Kuiper, nee Schaaf, age 65, beloved wife and friend of the late Howard J. Kuiper. Loving mother of Tom (Aubrey) and Jerry (Tammy) Kuiper. Cherished Nana of Mason, Ella, Carly, and Duncan. Devoted daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy Schaaf. Dearest sister of Betty Jean Schaaf and the late David (Maggie) Schaaf. Fond aunt of many...
Raul Gonzalez
April 12, 2023
Raul Gonzalez, age 90, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to the late Therese A. Gonzalez, nee Garelli (2018). Loving father of Denise Gonzalez and the late Robert Gonzalez. Preceded in death by his brothers Robert Gonzalez and Lupe Gonzalez, and his sisters, Connie Gonzalez and Anna Garcia. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Patricia Thomson
April 8, 2023
Patricia S. Thomson, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Patricia (Pat) passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where she is now at peace and rest. Patricia Susanne Kirkland was born on March 17, 1933 in Chicago IL, to George N. and Susan M. (Gould)...
Charles Hofbauer
April 7, 2023
Charles H. "Chuck" Hofbauer, age 82, beloved husband for 58 years to Frances M. "Fran", nee Morris. Loving father of Laura Bellinghausen and Karl (Sarah) Hofbauer. Cherished grandfather of Joel and Winnie. Dear brother of Jean (late Robert) Ricker and the late Robert (late Barbara) Hofbauer and the late Babe Cody. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated teacher...
Matthew Lisak
April 7, 2023
Matthew W. "Bill" Lisak, age 68, beloved husband for 38 years to Theresa S. (nee Dulemba). Loving father of Kimberly Lisak and Benjamin Lisak. Cherished grandfather of Norah. Devoted son of the late Matt and Helen (nee Kolecki) Lisak. Dearest brother of Helen "Cookie" (Chris) Wisinski, Rita (late Roman) Kulawiec, Ronald (Robin) Lisak, and Donnie (Stephanie) Lisak. Dear uncle of...
Sean O'Neill
April 4, 2023
Sean T. O'Neill, age 62, beloved husband for 33 years to Sharon, nee Slager. Loving father of Declan, Claire, the late Mackenzie and Kelsie. Son of the late Thomas and Alice O'Neill. Dear brother to twin Thomas, Kevin (Catherine), Mike "Casey" (Karen) O'Malley, the late George Skaritka, the late Marge Kelly, the late Philomenia Glenn, the late Doreen McCarthy, and...
Donald Van Vuren
April 4, 2023
Donald R. Van Vuren, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2023. Dad was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and looked forward to meeting his Savior. He adored his family and we him. He was our patriarch and we will miss him greatly. Don was the beloved husband of 66 years to the late Harriet...
Corinne Hagen
March 31, 2023
Corinne M. Hagen, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2023. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Roy, loving son Michael and infant grandson James. Remembered by sons Thomas (Diane) and Timothy (Karen) and daughter-in-law Joan. Dear grandmother to Kathleen (Matthew), Elizabeth (Daniel), Brian, Julie, Eric, Amy, Kelly (Jordan) and...
Shirley Deboer
March 31, 2023
Shirley A. DeBoer, nee Pels, age 74, beloved wife for 50 years to Richard D. DeBoer. Loving mother of Rich (Sara) DeBoer, the late Robert DeBoer, Kristy DeBoer, Suzanne DeBoer, and Sharilynn DeBoer. Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Hendrik, and Jakob. Dearest sister of Nancy (late Herman) Schaafsma and Carol (Ken) Schutt. Dear sister-in-law of Jay (Barb) DeBoer. Fond aunt of...
Joseph Signore
March 28, 2023
Joseph D. Signore, Sr., age 99, U.S. WWII Army Air Corps, European Theater Veteran. Beloved husband for 72 years to Rose, nee Schuessler. Loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Barbara) Signore and Dr. Robert (Karen) Signore. Cherished grandfather of Joseph III (Anna) Signore, George Signore and Elise Signore. Dearest great-grandfather of Daniel, Titus and Julia. Dear brother of the late Daniel...
Sandra Azzarello
March 27, 2023
Sandra Lee Azzarello, 72, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her husband Phil and family on March 27th. Sandy was born February 12th, 1951 to Betty Ruth and Erling William Nelson who preceded her in heaven. She is the oldest of their children that include Kurt William Nelson (Beverly) and Jacqueline...
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