Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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

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)...

April 9, 2020

Joan E. Bauer (nee DeRudder ), age 86.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Bauer.

Loving mother of the late JoAnne Green.

Cherished grandmother and mother figure of Joan (Don) Wertz, Steven Green, Katie Green, the late Joseph, the late Richard Green and great grandmother of Samuel, Riley, Will, Joseph, Kaylee, Lila,...

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...

April 8, 2020

Gertrude "Trudi" Corkery, age 71, late of Lockport, formerly of North Prairie, MN.  Cherished wife of the late Craig.  Loving sister of Patricia Sowada, of Columbia Heights, MN., Kathleen (Paul) Smith of Nashville, TN., Benedict (Irene) Trettel of North Prairie, MN., Beatrice Manka of Cushing, MN., Aloysius (Nancy) of North Pole, AK. and Adelaide Trettel of Robbinsdale, MN.  Fond...

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...

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...

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...

April 3, 2020

Kristen Marie Krueger, age 31.

Beloved daughter of Christopher and Patricia Krueger.

Cherished mother of Elijah, Chloe and Julian.

Devoted grandaughter Albert and Gloria Krueger and Wanda Mitchell-Smith and the late Thomas Smith.

Dear sister of Joseph Krueger, Ryan Redmond, Jennifer, Valerie, Jeremy and Christopher Jr.

Fond aunt of...

April 2, 2020

Frank E Pernal, 69 of Chicago, IL, passed away at home under hospice care on April 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He attended Peck Elementary, Gage Park High School and received his bachelors degree at Northern Illinois University. He had his own accounting/tax business for most of his career. His favorite past time of late was...

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"...

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...

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...

April 1, 2020

Jenny Minnema Vrieze, age 94, passed away on April 1 after an extended illness. She was a talented artist and creative weaver whose art work hangs in homes, banks and corporate offices throughout the United States. After her husband’s early death, she built a business around her creative work that sustained her for years. In so doing she followed the...

March 31, 2020

Lois Ruth Hoving, nee DeVries, age 82, beloved wife for 65 years to Arnold Hoving. Loving mother of Howard (Marla) Hoving, Jane (Kenneth) Meulink and June (Doug) Evenhouse. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Pete) Hassett, Tim (Ruthie) Hoving, Heidi (Chris) Hofstra, Bethany (Josh) Chavez; Karen (Chris) Neumair, Jana (Aaron) Eding, Susan (Nick) Vera; Angela Evenhouse (Amanda Joynt), Ryan (Emily) Evenhouse and...

March 30, 2020

William Allen "Bill" Hollaar, age 71, passed away March 30, 2020 in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved son of Lois and the late William "Bud" Hollaar of Orland Park, IL. Dear brother of Vivian (the late Dave) Sytsma of Friendship, WI, Larry (Debbie) Hollaar of Monee, IL and Ken (Heather) Hollaar of Crestwood, IL. Also survived by 3 nieces, 6 nephews,...

March 29, 2020

Jazzmine L.  Holloway, age 28.

Loving mother of Destiny.

Cherished daughter of Lauri Delbarba and Sjomo Holloway.

Loving sister of Justin, Sjomeia, Joelle, Sjomo Jr., Joseph, Latrael, Leontae and Lacie.

Dearest granddaughter of Lorna and Luigi Dolbarba and the late Loleatta Holloway..

Devoted aunt to many nieces ans nephews....