Obituaries

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Susan Mcvicker

Susan Mcvicker

April 28, 2020

Susan Lynn McVicker, nee Wilberger, age 66. Beloved wife of Randall McVicker. Loving mother of John (Livia) McInnes, Karen McInnes and Kevin McInnes (Kiah). Dear step-mother of Janis (Cooper) Sterling, Darin (Violet) McVicker, Laine (Ian) Steenhagen and Alex (Katie) McVicker. Cherished "Grandma Susan" to 15 grandchildren. Devoted daughter of the late Calvin and Nadine Wilberger. Fond sister of Michael (Paula)...

Odeline Terborg

Odeline Terborg

April 25, 2020

Odeline H. Terborg, nee Redeker, age 91, beloved wife for 62 years to the late George Terborg (2011). Loving mother of Marvin (Linda) Terborg, Diane (Michael) Gordon, Mark Terborg, and Donna (John) Gustafson. Cherished grandmother of Sherri (Christopher) Stegenga, Christy (Carl) Kowalski, Joshua (Jennifer) Terborg, Rachel Terborg, Laura (Joe) Meyer, Juliana (Max Rohr) Gordon, George Gustafson and John "Jack" Gustafson....

David Dykstra

David Dykstra

April 24, 2020

David Martin Dykstra, age 73, passed away on April 24, 2020. David leaves behind his beloved wife of twenty-one years, Patricia Bue Dykstra. Loving father of Amy Page, Dana (Tim) Drabek, Jamie (Al) Woo, Erin (Erick) Galason, Ashley, and Katie. Dearest stepfather of Dawn Rehus, Dianna Kunz, Alisa (Thomas) Minarik, Thomas (Theresa) Frachalla, and Cheri Keske. Proud grandfather of many....

Douglas Law

Douglas Law

April 24, 2020

Douglas R. "Doug" Law, age 75, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Law, nee Walczak. Loving father of Suzanne Law. Dear step-father of Sabrina (Greg) Heine and loving Papa. Fond brother of Nancy (Robert) Kimm, Sharon (Marty) Safstrom and the late Wally (Charlene) Law, Sandra Law and Jim (Mary) Law. Much loved uncle of many...

Ian Lilly

Ian Lilly

April 23, 2020

Ian Cameron Lilly, age 73, of Country Club Hills, IL went home to live with God on April 23, 2020. He was the blessed son of William and Eleanora Lilly. He is survived by his sister Lauren (Darrell) Werges, loving wife of 49 years, Laura, three amazing children Margaret (Eric) Jones, Adam (Valerie) Nelson Lilly and Eleanora (David) McNeil and...

Richard Wiltjer

Richard Wiltjer

April 20, 2020

Richard K. Wiltjer, Sr., age 87, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to Marilyn J. Wiltjer, nee Greenfield. Loving father of Brenda (John) Van Tholen, Barb (Dan) Vree, Rick (Debbie), and Beth (Doug) Blink. Cherished grandfather of Stefanie (Joe) Nicastro, Leslie (Brad) Visser, Kim (Justin) Keith, Laurie Wiltjer, Julie (Bryan) Church, Matt Wiltjer, Katie Vree, Allison...

Evelyn Aardsma

Evelyn Aardsma

April 20, 2020

Evelyn A. Aardsma, nee DeYoung, age 93, beloved wife of the late Albert C. Aardsma (1999). Loving mother of Albert A. (Sue) Aardsma and Anita (Maynard) Visser. Cherished grandmother of Albert E. (Donna) Aardsma, Shelly (Dan) Tiemersma, Tony (Jill) Aardsma, Patti (Dave) Triezenberg, Matthew (Ryan) Visser and Jessica Barclay. Dearest great-grandmother of 14. Fond sister of the late Ethel Haddick...

John Brooks

John Brooks

April 17, 2020

John N. Brooks, age 80, beloved husband for 52 years to the late Carol, nee Vander Meeden. Loving father of Beth A. Brooks (Paul Skiem), Bill Brooks and Brian (Lisa) Brooks. Cherished grandfather of Elisa and Samantha. Much loved father-in-law of Kathy. Devoted son of the late Nicholas and Mabel (nee Wenzloff) Brooks. Dear brother of Jacqueline Cesna. Dearest uncle...

Johan Schripsema

Johan Schripsema

April 16, 2020

Johan Schripsema, Sr., age 96, US Navy WWII Veteran. Devoted husband of the late Doris, nee Smith (1995). Loving father of Patricia (Jerrold) Dykstra, Johan (Julie Smith) Schripsema Jr., and Sandra (Derk Jr.) Deckinga. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Kimberly) Deckinga, Sarah (Sean) Sullivan, Frankie Ann and Lyndsay Joe Schripsema. Dearest great-grandpa of Natalie, Taylor, Hailey, Ethan Johan, and Levi Deckinga....

Karen Borgman

Karen Borgman

April 13, 2020

Karen A. Borgman, nee Van Vuren, age 59, beloved wife for 36 years to John "Butch" Borgman. Loving mother of Rachel (Josh) Strand and Sarah Borgman. Cherished Nana "Punkin'" of Miles, Lucas, Carl, Elaina and Cecilia. Devoted daughter of Donald and the late Harriet Van Vuren. Dear sister of John (Rosanne) Van Vuren, Donna (late Raymond Fuller) (Don) Rietveld, Calvin...

Mary Lou Vlk

Mary Lou Vlk

April 13, 2020

Mary Lou Vlk, nee O'Shaughnessy, age 78, beloved wife for 50 years to Richard L. Vlk. Loving mother of Kimberly Vlk, Laura Vlk and the late Richard D. Vlk. Dear sister of Larry (Marilyn) O'Shaughnessy, Michael O'Shaughnessy and the late Edward O'Shaughnessy, Jr. Much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Due to the current health crisis, there will be...

Dolores Holm

Dolores Holm

April 10, 2020

Dolores J. "Dee" Holm, nee Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2020. Beloved wife for 60 years to the late Carl R. “Bud” Holm (2013). Loving mother of David (Jeanette) Holm. Cherished grandmother of Josh and Andy. Dear sister of Kenneth Jones. Private services will be held. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Mariann Pickard

Mariann Pickard

April 10, 2020

Mariann Pickard, nee Boss, age 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Pickard (1985). Loving mother of Richard (Lynn), David (Kimberly) and Holly (James) Haitsma. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Brittany, Katie and Kenny; Addyson and Annaliese. Devoted daughter of the late John and Nellie (nee Brink)...

Zdenka Chor

Zdenka Chor

April 9, 2020

Zdenka Chor, nee Mureta, age 85, beloved wife of the late Frank Chor (2007). Loving mother of Goranka "Cindy" Harden and the late Frank (Cynthia) Chor. Cherished grandmother of Frank Chor and the late Rachel Harden. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubree Meller. Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and for the safety of the family and community, the funeral service...

Jean Breitenbach

Jean Breitenbach

April 7, 2020

Jean G. Breitenbach, nee Clarke, age 92, beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Debra Erwin and Lynn (Ronald) Eichhorn. Cherished grandmother of Douglas (Charla) Erwin, Michael (Dawn) Erwin, Steven (Angi) Eichhorn, Michelle (Bryan) Heap and Kevin (Jackie) Eichhorn. Dearest great-grandmother of Keltan, Chloe, Jacob, Braden, Aaron, Lucas, Anna, Ethan, Ryan, Elizabeth, Miles and Theodore. Fond sister of...

James Wolf

James Wolf

April 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6, 2020, James John Wolf Sr. passed away at the age of 72. Jim was born on Wednesday, November 12, 1947 in Blue Island, IL to Gene and Gerry (Rickhoff) Wolf. He grew up in Blue Island and attended St. Benedict’s Parish School. He went on to Quigley Preparatory Seminary South and St. Willibrord High School in...

Vivian Mitcheff

Vivian Mitcheff

April 4, 2020

Vivian Helen Mitcheff, nee Shanks, age 83 of Elwood, IL, at rest peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Mitcheff. Loving mother of Natalie (Mark) Bechtold, Darrin Mitcheff, Kevin (Bridgette) Mitcheff, and the late Phillip Jr. (Tari) Mitcheff. Loving grandmother of Alec, Zachary, Isabella and Avianna. Cherished granti to Sabrina, Douglas, and Randy. Dearest gigi...

Alfred Molenhouse

Alfred Molenhouse

April 2, 2020

Alfred J. "Al" Molenhouse, age 87, beloved husband for 60 years to Shirleen, nee Newton. Loving father of Alfred (Lynn), Roger (Stacey), and Gary (Christine). Cherished grandfather of Jeff (fiancée Renee), Michelle, Roger Jr., Kelly (Mike) Lostroscio, Alex, and Nicholas. Devoted son of the late Jacob and Rena. Dear brother of Mary Bulthuis and the late Bernard and Jacob "Jack"...

Carol Alkema

Carol Alkema

April 2, 2020

Carol Alkema, age 68, went home to heaven on April 2, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Alkema. Loving step-daughter of the late Ann Alkema. Dearest sister of Karen (Tom) DeYoung, Barbara (David) Vander Woude and the late Paul Alkema. Cherished aunt of seven and great-aunt of seven. Due to current circumstances, there will be a private...

John Wigboldy

John Wigboldy

April 2, 2020

John K. Wigboldy, age 80, entered his heavenly home on April 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of Beverly for 60 years. The devoted father of John (April), Valerie, Tom (Heidi) and Mark (Leana). Cherished grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 10. John was an active member of his church and served on many boards and committees. He was...