Obituaries are important news within a community, and they provide information so that community members can show support to the family. The Lansing Journal works with funeral homes to publish obituaries with photos in our online edition right away. We can also include the information in our upcoming monthly print issue for $100. Arrangements can be made with the funeral home or directly with us—contact info@thelansingjournal.com.
March 25, 1920 – January 19, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Olga H. Povse, age 99 of Lansing, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 19, 2020. Olga is survived by loving nephews Robert, Paul, and John; niece Maryanne; long-time caregiver Maria Diaz; and many loving friends. Olga was preceded in death by her … Read more
December 22, 1939 – January 15, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Evelyn F. “Babe” Huizenga, nee DeVries, age 80, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Huizenga. Loving mother of Gary (Cheryl) Huizenga and Debra (late Ron) Verburg. Proud grandmother of Lauren Verburg, Alicia … Read more
June 12, 1936 – December 18, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Allen Arthur Thieme was born on June 12, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to parents Arthur Frederick Christian Thieme and Laura Lucille Slifer. He is survived by his sister Alice (Ken) Zieklke. He was baptized on July 26, 1936, at Deutsche Evangelische … Read more
September 09, 1936 – January 08, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Patricia Ann Komorowski (nee Jakupcak), age 83, of Lansing, IL, passed away after several years of fighting MDS on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Norman. Loving mother of Norm (Cathy); Karen (Dan) Lewis; … Read more
December 01, 1961 – January 07, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Michael Angelo Tavernaro, age 58 of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Loving son of Frances (nee Kasman) and the late James Tavernaro. Dear brother of Andrea (James) Hines and Gino Tavernaro. Proud uncle of James Hines, Jr. … Read more
January 9, 1929 – December 8, 2019 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Ann Wories, nee Eshuis, age 90, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Wife of the late Bert Wories Sr. Loving mother of Margo Wories, Bert (Gail) Wories Jr., Richard … Read more
January 05, 1928 – November 28, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Therese Lucille Liesenfelt (nee Korem), age 91 of Lansing, IL, passed away November 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Liesenfelt and loving companion of Floyd Fairfield. Loving mother of Carol (Alan) Bartels, Linda (Michael) Eason, and Eileen (William) Libb. Cherished … Read more
August 25, 1907 – November 23, 2019 CP Crawford of Lansing, Illinois, originally from Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was born to John and Mattie Crawford on August 25, 1907. His mother died when he was an infant, and he knew her only from stories told by his family. Named … Read more
November 16, 1936 – November 29, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Maria Marx of Lansing, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. She was married 59 years to George Marx who preceded her in death in 2017. Loving mother of Marion Munnich, Peter (Pat) Marx, and George (Lisa) Marx. Cherished grandmother of Katherina … Read more
January 01, 1935 – November 24, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Edith M. (Edie) Kiedaisch (nee Storbeck) , age 84 of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by: children: Kathy (William) Hasse of Munster, IN, and John (Dawn) … Read more