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 7, 1921 – March 30, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Elizabeth “Betty” A. DeJong, nee Van De Werken, age 99, of Lansing, Illinois, was called to her eternal home on Monday, March 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Arthur DeJong. Loving mother of Joyce (late Frank) Antczak, Arthur H. (Anetta Sarah) … Read more
September 29, 1963 – March 25, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Joe Miller, Age 56, of Lansing, IL, passed away on March 25, 2020. Joe is survived by his beloved wife Holly (nee Cain), his precious Ellie and daughters Brittany (Adrian) Mosca and Brandy (Nathan) Grant. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Jacob, and Lucilia. … Read more
May 28, 1946 – March 24, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Roy T. Cantu, age 73 of Lansing, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife: Jannit; children: Casandra (David) Bustamante, Heather (Donald) Witvoet, and Hud Cantu; grandchildren: Joshua and Patrick Bustamante, Gavin, Leira, and Ilsa … Read more
October 31, 1936 – March 22, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Peter R. Jansma (Pete), age 83 of Lynwood, IL, went to be with his Lord on March 22, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 59 years, Joyce; children: Lori (Jim) Clark, Tim (Pam) Jansma, and Sue (Craig) Schoon; … Read more
December 15, 1924 – March 23, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Virginia L. Hoeflinger, nee Murphrey, age 95, of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Norman C. Hoeflinger. Loving mother of Laurel (Robert) Clausing, Fern (Gary) Vander Hart, Sara (William) Drennon, and Heidi (David) Brauning. … Read more
October 24, 1991 – March 10, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Jake Harvey, age 28 of Lansing, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Jake is survived by his loving parents Joseph and Pamela (nee Carter) Harvey, two sisters Tara and Ryan, and one brother Joey. Also surviving is paternal grandmother Sadie Carter … Read more
April 10, 1944 – March 03, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Cynthia Harris (nee Byfield), age 75 of Lansing, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Cynthia is survived by her loving children Gladstone Noel Henry of Plainfield, IL; Maxine Parker of Florida; and Robert Smith of New York. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, … Read more
December 5, 1968 – March 4, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Julie A. DeJong, age 51, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Loving daughter of James and Shirley DeJong. Dear sister of Kimberly (Bill) Kryger, James Jefferey (Lisa) DeJong, Amy (Martin) Van … Read more
February 15, 1940 – March 05, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home James N. Benes, age 80 of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He is survived by his son: James D. (Melanie) Benes; two granddaughters: Rylee and Taylor Benes; and … Read more
May 8, 1940 – March 3, 2020 information provided by Memory Lane Memorial Park and Funeral Home Bill L. Bowers, age 79, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra (nee Cavinder) Bowers; and his son, Billy Bowers. He was preceded in death … Read more