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Nancy Johnson
March 11, 2025
Nancy L. Johnson, age 76, beloved daughter of the late Edward and Viola "Vi" (nee DeRuiter) Johnson. Loving sister of Edward (Jill) Johnson, and the late Judith (Rev. Gerrit) Veenstra, and the late Rev. Larry (Sarah) Johnson. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Nancy was a dedicated NICU nurse at Christ Hospital and Palos Community Hospital for many years....
Kathleen Vander Woude
March 9, 2025
Kathleen R. "Kathy" Vander Woude, nee Brennan, age 68, beloved wife of 39 years to Robert H. Vander Woude. Loving mother of Robbie Vander Woude, Kimmy (Kasey) McCabe, Craig Vander Woude and Courtney Vander Woude. Cherished grandmother of Blair and Max. Dearest sister of Christine (late Robert) Fabijanowicz, Brian Brennan and the late Bobby Brennan. Dear aunt of many nieces...
Conrad Christensen
March 8, 2025
Conrad W. "Chris" Christensen, age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 51 years to the late Marjorie A. Christensen, nee Harmsen (2013). Loving father of Beth (Jerry) Cruz, John Christensen, and Karen (Michael) Zielinski. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan (Yvette) Cruz, Madelyn (fiancé Jacob) Cruz, Allison Cruz, Robert Christensen, Emma Christensen and Wyatt Zielinski. Dear brother of the...
Leonard Bruinius
March 8, 2025
Leonard George "Len" Bruinius, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home March 8, 2025, walking straight into the arms of his heavenly Father. Beloved husband of 60 years to Patricia, nee DeKreek. Loving father to Lori (Lambert) Kamp, Susan (James) Kamp, Kathy (Peter) Reiselt, Jennifer (Steve) Ritsema, and Matthew (Kerri) Bruinius. Cherished grandfather to 19 and great-grandfather to 13....
Gertrude Buikema
March 7, 2025
Gertrude Buikema, nee Werkman, age 94, a woman devoted to her faith, her family, her friends, and her community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. “Gert” was born the youngest in a family of four children on July 16, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Herman and Jennie (Scholtens) Werkman. She learned and developed her hard work ethic and grit...
Joan Cizmas
March 6, 2025
Joan R. Cizmas, nee DeMuzzio, age 88, beloved wife for 62 years to the late George G. Cizmas (2023). Loving mother of Dannielle (Jeff) Cunningham and Denise (Gary Swiercz) Sexton. Proud grandmother of Derek (Katie) Sexton and Nicolas (Angela) Sexton. Dearest great-grandmother of Mackenzie Sexton, Brooklyn Sexton and Milena Maugeri. Dear sister of Louis (late Bev) DeMuzzio, David (RoseAnn) DeMuzzio...
Charles Niemiec
March 5, 2025
Charles E. "Chuck" Niemiec, age 88, beloved husband for 65 years to Virginia Niemiec, nee Gawron (2022). Loving father of Jeffrey (Mary) Niemiec, Karen (Brian) Carey, and Paul Niemiec. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Austin) Duca, Bridget (Tyler) Cizek, Brian (Kerry) Niemiec, Dr. Connor (Erin) Niemiec, Paul, Lisa, and Nicholas Niemiec, and Kevin Niemiec. Dearest great-grandfather of Grayson, Benjamin, Scarlett, Preston...
Peter Boersma
March 4, 2025
Peter A. Boersma, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Margretta "Mardie" Boersma, nee Van Vossen. Loving father of Dennis (Debora) Boersma, Patricia (Jeffrey) Hanson and William (fianceé Debbie) Boersma. Cherished Gramps of Katherine (Roger) Johnson, Anna (Charlie) Chrystal and Jacob Boersma. Dearest great-grandfather of Riley Hanson-Chrystal, Harper Johnson and Kallie Johnson. Devoted son of the...
Edwin Sinars
March 1, 2025
Edwin E. "Ed" Sinars, age 80, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Margaret-Rose Sinars, nee Richard (2012). Loving father of Michele (Rand) Kral, Carrie (David) Ward, and David (Christiana) Sinars. Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Kara), Morgan, Caroline, Reece, Ethan, Camryn, Zachary, Nicholas, Gina, and Stella. Beloved companion of Beverly Beaty. Dear brother of James (late...
Thomas Kollias
February 27, 2025
Thomas G. Kollias, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Tom lived his life in service to others, was devoted to his family, and loved his country. Tom is survived by his daughter, Nicole Whitlow, son-in-law Rick, grandchildren Ryan and Alaina, his brothers Roger and Arthur, and sister Nadine. He...
Lillian Waszak
February 26, 2025
Lillian K. "Kay" Waszak, nee Lenzini, age 81, passed away on February 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Tracy (William) Sampognaro and Bonnie (late Kevin) Krueger and the late Richie Mrskos. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Brian) Striggow, Douglas (Rebecca) Sampognaro, Eric (Heather) Sampognaro, Kathleen Mrskos and James Millsaps. Dearest great-grandmother of Seth, Luke, Gianna, Dominic, Isabella, Anthony, Elizabeth, Paige and Abigail....
Geraldine Bos
February 26, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Bos, nee Hiller, 100 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John H. Bos (2016). Loving mother of Joan (Nick) Meabon, Richard (Heather) Bos, Daniel (Sue) Bos and John (Brenda) Bos. Cherished grandmother Philip (Joli) Meabon, Kevin (Addie) Meabon, Chad Meabon, Rick Bos, Sarah (Eddie)...
Gene Lakinski
February 24, 2025
Gene Lakinski, age 92, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lakinski, nee Kozurko (2008). Loving father of Karen Mahoney and the late David Lakinski and Kimberly Lakinski. Dear father-in-law of Eric Mahoney. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Kyle, Erin, Tara and Ryan. Loving companion of Sheri Russell. Gene's family would like to thank Bethany, Michelle...
Courtney Beranek
February 23, 2025
Courtney E. Beranek, nee Martin, age 34, beloved wife for four years to Thomas Beranek. Cherished and loving mother of Christopher. Devoted daughter of Donald and Donna (nee Zielinski) Martin. Loving sister of Nicole Martin, Heather (T.J.) Musich and the late baby Fleeta. Dearest aunt of Colton, Emma and the late baby Micah Musich. Dear daughter-in-law of Jim and Donna...
Elias "Eli" Visser
February 22, 2025
Eli Visser, age 98, beloved husband for nearly 77 years to Jeanette (nee Speelman) went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2025. Loving father of Jeanne (Bear) Dickson, John (Linda) Visser, Tom (Lor) Visser, Sharie (the late Kurt) Mahlfeldt, Judy (Jim) Ardon, Joan (Harold) Aardsma, Cindy (Bernie) Laporte, and Linda (Darin) Dykstra. Cherished grandpa to David...
William Hutcherson
February 20, 2025
William R. “Bill” Hutcherson, 84, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Bill was a devoted husband to Angela D. Hutcherson for 32 years and a beloved father to John (Diana Mitchell) Hutcherson, Christopher (Kimberlee) Hutcherson, Laura (Mike) Krebs, Valerie Locati, and Todd (Elizabeth) Hutcherson. He was also a proud stepfather to Robert Darrow (Steve West),...
Marilyn Rusthoven
February 18, 2025
Marilyn L. Rusthoven, nee Oostman, age 90, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert C. "Bob" Rusthoven (2020). Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Wolff, Brian (Leigh) Rusthoven, and Bob (Christine) Rusthoven. Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Henry Tasset) Rusthoven, Emma (David) Jiang, Ian (fiancée Paris) Rusthoven, Annie, Sarah, and the late Chase Rusthoven. Fond sister of Grace (late Bob)...
Patricia Herman
February 15, 2025
Patricia Rose Herman, nee Chomer, age 80, beloved wife for 57 years to Thomas J. Herman. Loving mother of Colleen (John) Dooley, Sandra (Christopher) Cella, Megan (Thomas) Murray and Katie (Edward) Adamczyk. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Luke (Kristin), Hannah (Joe), Maverick, Patrick, Emily, Reilly, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Madelyn. Dearest great-grandmother of Giavanna. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Mary...
Marilyn Edelen
February 14, 2025
Marilyn Edelen (nee Weber) age 83, was affectionately known as Moe, Aunt Moe, grandma, meemaw, and great grandma. Loving mother of Frank, Mark (Susan), the late Mike, Brian, and Debbie (Tim) Kratovil. Dear daughter of the late Lou (Bud) and Mary Jane Weber. Devoted sister to the late John (the late Eileen), twin sister Madelyn (Ted) Curran, the late William...
Jean Wiening
February 12, 2025
Jean E. Wiening, nee Kraus, age 88 of Orland Park, beloved wife of the late Richard Wiening, passed away February 12, 2025 with her sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Wiening, her parents Daniel and Susannah (Fulz) Kraus, her sisters and brother-in-laws, Dorthea and Martin Nienhouse, Elsie and Howard Linz, and Joseph Cryan....
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