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.
April 19, 1924 – January 12, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Edward “Ed” Herman Schumann, age 94, passed away at Church Creek Assisted Living in Arlington Heights, IL. on January 12, 2019. Ed was a long-time resident of Lansing, Illinois. He is survived by his children: David (Linda) Schumann and Heidi Schumann; grandchildren: … Read more
March 22, 1941 – January 11, 2019 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Susan Duplechin, nee Joseph, age 77, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully January 11, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Carmello D’Agostino. Loving mother of Lewis Allen Joseph, Leisa Maria (James) Hickey. Penni Sue (Steve) Schimmel, Karla Michelle D’Agostino, Paul Edward (Jody) … Read more
April 15, 1920 – January 08, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Mary L. Berda (Yates) passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8, 2019, at Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, Indiana. Born on April 15, 1920, in Guston, Kentucky, to Anna Navada and David Clarence Yates, Mary was the oldest of … Read more
February 13, 1924 – January 07, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Anthony Peter Rinella, age 94 of Lansing, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He is survived by his loving children: Donald (Marlene) Rinella and Dianne (Keith) Morrison. Cherished grandfather of: Christopher Rinella, Tricia (John) Zicco, Jennifer (Anthony) Regelbrugge, Timothy (Tyler) … Read more
January 04, 1930 – December 27, 2018 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Eileen M. Martin, nee Brucer, age 88, of Lansing, IL, born January 4, 1930, in Chicago, IL, passed away in Mesa, AZ, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, to join in eternal rest with her loving husband Vernon C. Martin. Devoted mother of … Read more
January 19, 1936 – January 04, 2019 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Liliana Fuitem (nee Traverso), age 82 of Lansing, IL, was born in the city of Cesuna, Provence of Vicenza, Italy, on January 19, 1936, to the late Emilio and Teresa Traverso. She was the sister of Giorgina Bihr, Mirella Testa, and the … Read more
July 24, 1919 – December 25, 2018 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Norma C. (Sass) Hesterman, age 99 of Henderson, NV, went to be with Jesus on Christmas Day. She was born on July 24, 1919, to Paul and Matilda (Widdel) Sass in Lansing, IL, where she lived for 83 years. She was the … Read more
April 01, 1929 – December 03, 2018 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Joyce Annette Van Drie née Chappell, 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away comfortably and peacefully on December 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 67 years, on September 13, 2014, and two brothers, George Jr and Carlton … Read more
May 08, 1926 – December 15, 2018 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home John Vandermolen, age 92 of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He is survived by his three children: Carl (Jan) of Lansing, Diane (John) Bakker of Lakeland, FL, … Read more
August 7, 1925 – December 27, 2018 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Alice Ridder Eenigenburg, nee Sytsma, age 93, of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 27, 2018. Loving wife of 26 years of Harold Eenigenburg. Devoted mother of Sherrie (Dale) Keller; step-mother of Kathleen (Henry) Huitsing, Randall (Joanne) … Read more