Obituaries

Marvin Devries

July 1, 2020

Marvin Henry DeVries, age 94, died on July 1, 2020. His steady faith led him throughout his life, and in death he joins a heavenly choir, singing praises to his Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Mildred DeVries, nee vanStedum, his parents, Henry and Jenny DeVries, his twin brother Edward DeVries, and sister Jeannie...

John Withers

July 1, 2020

John M. Withers, age 55, passed away suddenly, husband of the late Renee Reichert Withers. Loving father of Heather, Megan, and Johnny. Dear brother of Dave (Sue) Withers. Devoted son of the late John and Agnes. Beloved companion of Natalie Vodnik. A service to celebrate John's life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at...

Pete Johnson

June 29, 2020

Ernest E. “Pete” Johnson, age 91, of Homer Glen, IL, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 71 years to the late Marjorie June Johnson, nee Roemerman. Loving father of Tonya (Greg) Baise, Trudy (the late Alan) Baise, and Terry (Sue) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Kendra) Baise, Erin (James) Downer, Ryan (Lindsey) Baise, Meghan (Chris) Weddige, Allie,...

Judith L. "Mrs B." (Stomczewski) Booth

June 28, 2020

Judith L. "Mrs. B." Booth, age 73 (nee Stomczewski).

Devoted wife of Carroll Booth for 54 years.

Loving mother of Steven (Elizabeth Booth, Tricia (Douglas) Worthan.

Proud grandma to Nickolaus, Matteson, Zachary,  Danielle and Isabella.

Guardian Angel to future great grandaughter Layla Jude.

Dear sister of Patricia (Ken) Gavril,...

Lydia Paterek

June 28, 2020

Lydia Paterek, nee Minke, age 94, beloved wife of the late Reinhold (2009). Loving mother of Kurt Paterek and the late Karl-Heinz Paterek. Dearest sister of the late Arnold, Eduard, Emil, Beate, Oskar, and Erika. Dear sister-in-law of Olga Mazanke. Fond aunt of Robert (Fi) Mazanke, Mary Ann Harrelson, and the late Klaus and Herbert (Dorothy) Mazanke, and numerous nieces...

Donald Cederlund

June 23, 2020

Donald W. Cederlund, age 76, husband for 55 years to Marilyn, nee Tarulis. Father to Scott (Emily) Cederlund. Grandfather to Jakob. Son of the late Arthur and Lorraine Cederlund. Brother to Clint (Marge) Cederlund. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Donald's Life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

Robert Hoekstra

June 23, 2020

Robert R. “Bob” Hoekstra, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on June 23, 2020. Beloved husband for 66 years to Arlene Hoekstra, née Evers. Loving father of Cindy (Ed) Schutt, Dale (Joni) Hoekstra, Rev. Timothy (Laura) Hoekstra, Daniel (Jana) Hoekstra and the late Janice Kay Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of 16. Dearest...

Anna Mae Veldman

June 19, 2020

Anna Mae Veldman, nee Modder, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. Beloved wife for 53 years to the late Clarence (1999). Loving mother of James (Diana) Veldman and Linda (Lawrence) Dryfhout. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Laura) Veldman, Sheri (Josh) Luedtke, David (Jilyan) Veldman, and Stacy (Brian) Hoffman; Vicki (Chad) Ferguson, Tamara (Doug) Boll, and Heidi (Kevin) Dummer....

Elizabeth Novak

June 18, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Liz” Novak, nee Higgins, age 83, beloved wife for 57 years to the late Eugene “Gene” Novak (2014). Loving mother of Keith, Gary (Kathleen), Scott (Kelly), and Ron Novak. Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Jessica, Kyle, Cody, Paige and Kasey. Dearest sister of Roseanne (late Jack) Russell, Patti (Tim) Swiontek, Alice (Ray) Modeen, the late Ed (Diane) Higgins, the...

Beverly Clare (Ochota) Linkus

June 17, 2020

Beverly Clare Linkus  (nee Ochota), age 73.

Loving mother of Leonard Richard Linkus and Lorissa Clare (James Robert) Kerrigan.

Cherished Grandmother of Logan Richard Linkus and Dylan James Linkus.

Dear sister of Sharon Rose (Randall) Madderon.

Dear aunt to Wayne, Christy, Glenn and Jan.

Services pending.

To...

Angelann B. (Saliba) Wallace

June 17, 2020

Angelann B. Wallace (nee Saliba), age 86.

Beloved wife of  William B. “Bill”  Wallace.

Loving mother of the late Debbie (the late Eddie) Woolever, Michael (Renee) Johnson, Daniel (Tracy) Johnson, Karen (Dennis) Morrison, William Wallace, the late Bob Wallace, Tom (Patsy) Wallace and  Cassandra (Al) Rainone.

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many....

Kenneth Blomgren

June 16, 2020

Kenneth K. Blomgren, age 64, beloved husband for 35 years to Janet, nee Hoffmann. Loving father of Robert (Ana) Blomgren, Stacy Daeschler and Thomas Blomgren. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Anthony, Abigail; Benjamin and Joseph. Devoted son of the late Henry and Dolores Blomgren. Dear brother of Karen Major and Kimberly (Patrick) Greene. Dearest uncle of Lisa, Kelly and Kevin. Ken...

Lynda Peterson

June 15, 2020

Lynda S. Peterson, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Frances Peterson. Loving sister of Emily (Ray) Malkowski and Geraldine Peterson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services private. A celebration of Lynda's life will take place at a later date....

Donald Brodin

June 14, 2020

Donald L. Brodin, age 85, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020. Donald was the beloved husband of Justine, nee Augustyn, for 55 years. Loving father of Laura (George) Zois and Jennifer (Robert) Baran. Cherished grandfather of Valerie and Alyssa Zois.Devoted son of the late Edward and Millicent Brodin. Fond brother of the late John (late Helen)...

Mary Ann (Hanley) Anderson

June 13, 2020

Mary Ann Anderson (nee Hanley ), age 78 .

Beloved wife of Herbert W. Anderson.

Loving mother of Theresa Anderson, Jill Anderson and Herb (Maura) Anderson.

Cherished Grandmother of Pat, Bob Malinak, Maren, Ian, Jackson and Lily Anderson.

Dear sister of Gene Becker, Sam Kofron, Rea Prendergast and Sandy Blair.

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William Speck

June 13, 2020

William "Bill" Speck, age 80, beloved husband of the late Cynthia, nee Kman. Loving father of Adrienne (Daniel) Mikulka, Audrey Marks, Alicia (Jim) Pagnusat, Anna (Bill) Malcolm, William Jr. (Joann) Speck, Robert Speck, Edward (Corrie) Speck and Thomas (Gretchen) Speck. Cherished grandfather of Shawn, Paige, Bobby, Heather, Jacob, T.J., Joe, Austin, Max, Drew, Ethan, Ella, Ava and William. Dearest great-grandfather...

Richard Bachleda

June 13, 2020

Richard Thomas Bachleda, age 73, passed away due to health complications from the Corona Virus on June 13, 2020. Richard was the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Turk, for 50 years. Loving father of Julee, Anthony (Melanie) and Thomas (Barbara). Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Jennifer (Matthew), Steven, Alexander, Abby and Mila. Beloved great-grandfather of Kaleb and Aura. Dear uncle of...

Eleanor Byers

June 12, 2020

Eleanor L. Byers, nee Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on the morning of June 12, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Byers (2002). Loving mother of Susan (Mark) Roberts, Marcia Doyle, Sandra (Steven) Greenblatt, Steven (Lisa) Byers and Lori (James) Ellis. Cherished grandmother of Cindy (Tim), Chris (Chiara), Shaina, Brittany,...

Joyce Persenaire

June 12, 2020

Joyce M. Persenaire, nee Brummel, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, June 12, 2020. Beloved wife for 61 years to the late David Persenaire (2015). Loving mother of Rev. Bruce (late Joyce) Persenaire, Denise (Henry) Stob, Mary (Brian) VanStee, David (Wilma) Persenaire and Kevin (Joanne) Persenaire. Cherished grandmother of Meghann (Stacy) Persenaire,...

Betty Lou (Nelson) Crumback

June 11, 2020

Betty Lou Crumback (nee Nelson), age 91 .

Beloved wife of the late John W. Crumback Sr.

Loving mother of  Ellie (John) James, John Jr. (Natalie) and the late Carolyn Crumback.

Cherished Grandmother of Nicola James.

Dear sister of JoAnn (the late Donald) Baldwin, the late June Nelson and the late...