Obituaries

January 7, 2022

Nancy J. Koedyker, nee Gorter, age 69, loving mother of Allison (Michael) Allen, Matthew (Valerie) Koedyker, and Timothy (Melinda) Koedyker. Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Alicia, Tyler, Makayla, Ethan, Rylyn, and "Grandma Nancy" to many others. Devoted daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Gorter. Dear sister of Cynthia (Dave) Groenendal, Barbara (Jerry) Pond, and the late Shirley (Jerry) Vos. Dearest...

January 6, 2022

Robert A. "Bob" Bruinius, age 86, passed away January 6, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years to Carol, nee Meyer. Loving father of Donna (Jerry) Deckinga, Douglas (Dawn) Bruinius and the late Debra (John Jr.) Stoub. Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; William Stoub, Thomas (Terra) Stoub; and Kari (Steven) Dell. Dearest great-grandfather of Evan...

January 6, 2022

Norma L. Jacobsen, nee Thompsen, age 98, beloved wife of the late James Jacobsen and the late Al Olsen. Dear sister of Jeanne Frey and the late Irene Galbraith and the late Ron Thompsen. Dearest aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Norma played the organ and piano for many years at her church. She enjoyed staying in...

January 5, 2022

Christopher Franciskovich, 31, late of Evergreen Park. Beloved son of Anthony and Christine (nee Mann).  Loving brother of Anthony (Becky), Nicholas (Annie), Amy and Anthony (Mary).  Fond uncle of Sidney, Madison, Nicholas, Brooke, Casey, Patrick, Aidan and Lincoln.  Visitation Monday January 10th from 3-8pm, with chapel prayers at 7pm.  Interment private.

January 3, 2022

Patrick passed away suddenly. Proud Member of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Beloved son of Kathleen (nee O'Connell) Dalton (Brendan) and the late Jimmy Dalton.

Brother of Kevin, the late Seamus, Geraldine (Steven), Caroline Thomas Kiely.

Fond Uncle of Kaitline, KellyRose, Callum, Michaela, Jimmy, Tommy, and Nicole.

Will be remembered fondly by...

January 3, 2022

Mr. David Buikema, 61, suddenly, at home. Beloved son of his late parents, Henry and Anna (nee Wangrin).  Loving brother of Henry (Linn) and Steven (Joy).  Dearest nephew of Eleanor Wangrin.  Fond friend of many.  He worked as a computer systems analyst, and took a great interest in astronomy.  Memorial service July 10th, 12-5 pm.  Private family interment July...

January 3, 2022

Thomas Wayne Carroll, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Loving father of Christine (Isreal) Muniz, Amy (Russell) Laraviere and Kelly (Jeff) Lister. Cherished grandfather of David Carroll, Daniel (Hayley) Carroll, Andrew Muniz, Abigail (Tony) Hernandez; Katie (Kenny) Parker, Russell Laraviere, Jr., Stephanie (Jacques) Shafer; Jeffrey (Abby) Lister, Jr., Megan Lister, Sarah Lister...

January 2, 2022

Helen S. Drong, nee Rock, age 90, beloved wife of Clarence Drong. Loving mother of Mark (Lauren) Drong, Pamela (Rick) Wolf, and Sandra (Merrill) Healy. Cherished grandmother of Merrill Healy, Ashley (Matt) Raisutis, Jackie (Mike) Johnson, the late Meagan Wolf, Ricky Wolf, and Lexi Wolf. Dearest great-grandmother of Matty, Logan, Aubrey Raisutis with one on the way and Daniel Johnson...

December 31, 2021

Lambert "Butch" Greendyke, age 79, went to be at home with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband for 57 years to Janet, nee Vander Wagen. Loving father of Donna (Steven) Workman and Ronald (Krista) Greendyke. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chase) Deaton, Jaclyn (Chaz) Schutt, Jonathan Workman and...

December 30, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Kuiper, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Bob was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Pessman) Kuiper for 56 years. A wonderful father to Dean, Dwayne (Deb), Darrell (Kim) and Dawn Lyle. A cherished grandfather to Megan (Jesus) Bustamente, Melissa (Gabe) Doran, Natalie (Matt) Eriole, Rebecca Kuiper, Olivia (Cody)...

December 30, 2021

Robert A. "Bob" "Slim" Elsinga Sr., age 78, beloved husband for 41 years to Debra, nee Henfler and the late Dianne, nee Laverman (1979). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Tina) Elsinga, Michael (Angela) Parent and the late Brian Elsinga. Cherished grandfather of Robert Elsinga III, Caleb (Amy), Andrew and Sean Macon; Kadin, Natalie, Mikey Jr. and Trevor Parent. Adored great-grandfather...

December 30, 2021

Jesse Lee Schutt, age 25, beloved son of Robert and Barbara (nee Swaagman) Schutt. Loving brother of Sarah, Ryan, Justin, Jasmine and the late Christopher. Dear uncle of Destiny, Tobias, and Rhylan. Much loved grandson of John and the late Joan Swaagman and Ann and the late John Schutt. Dearest nephew and cousin of many. The family will receive relatives...

December 30, 2021

Peder (“Pedy”) Kringstad, aged 83, an honorable Military Police Officer/SP4 U.S. Army Korean War veteran, has completed his earthly journey and entered into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. He was a devoted, steadfast, and loving father to Pamela D. Kringstad, and a deeply proud, nurturing grandfather and father-figure to Stephen C. Kringstad. Peder was the beloved son of...

December 29, 2021

Kenneth W. "Byrd" Michalik, passed away peacefully on his 65th birthday, December 29, 2021. Devoted son of the late William and MaryJane (nee Bernier) Michalik. Loving brother of Kevin (Deborah) Michalik, Gary Michalik, Cheryl (late Mike) Sorley, Terrence Michalik and Bryan (Karyn) Michalik. Cherished uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 3, 2022 from 4-7 p.m....

December 28, 2021

Joan A. "Joanie" Klein, nee Meyer, age 87, beloved wife of the late Marvin P. Klein. Loving mother of Doug (Suzanne) Klein and Shari Klein. Dearest sister of Ed Meyer and the late William Meyer, Annie Meyer, Nellie VanDyke, John Meyer, Albert Meyer, Grace Sellers, Jacob Meyer, Annette Auwema, Angeline Meyer and Clara Pomella. Dear aunt of many nieces and...

December 27, 2021

Mr. Anthony Daoud, 33, late of Peotone.  Beloved son of Nasser and Diana (nee Jasutis).  Loving brother of David, Shaun, Roxanne, Kristina and Kayla.  Fond uncle of  Addison, Cheyenne, Bentley, Jaxon and Braelen.  Anthony was a terrific and proud uncle to his nieces and nephews, always had a kind smile and made it a point in life to be...

December 27, 2021

Jose Salazar, age 60, beloved husband for 31 years to Leticia Salazar, nee Ibarra. Loving father of Jose Edwardo (Arisbeth) Salazar, Luis (Alyssa) Salazar, Julissa Salazar, Fernando Salazar and Danniel Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Max and Javier. Devoted son of Maria Salazar (nee Enriquez) and the late Edwardo Salazar. Dear brother to five sisters and two brothers. Fond uncle of...

December 26, 2021

United States Navy AD2 (AW) Louis Charles Pasderetz, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Six Zero passed away on December 26, 2021, while on active duty in Jacksonville, Florida. On January 13, 2022, his loving family and dear friends welcomed him home with full military honors at Chicago's Midway Airport, with a tremendous outpouring of care from his community, family, and ...

December 26, 2021

Mr. Patrick Jones 78, late of Oak Forest, formerly of Evanston.  Beloved son of his late parents, Rowland and Mary (nee McGary) Jones; cherished husband of Cheryl (nee Stube); devoted father of Stacey (Tom) Jennings, Todd (Angie), Derek (Nicole) and Shane (Lauren).  Loving brother of Linda (Frank) Freeman; dearest grandfather of Kyle, Trevor, Collin, Kadence, Logan, Ryan, Evan, Caleb,...

December 23, 2021

Faith Espernaz, 62, Formerly Adele Belch- Shilney,  late of Elgin, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved daughter of the late John and Dolly (nee Villagomez).  Mother of the late David Shilney and Jennifer (Joseph) Tverdek.  Sister of Jackie.  Grandmother of many.  Aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Memorial service Saturday, January 29th 10-11am at the Maher Funeral Home. Pastor Jamie Deuser...