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.
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 8, 2020) – The funeral service for Ralph J. Schauer, former Fire Chief of Lansing, was held at Schroeder Lauer Funeral Home on Thursday, May 7. Though Schauer served in the Lansing Fire Department for four decades, the service was private because of COVID-19 concerns. Still, members of the … Read more
January 22, 1923 – May 06, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Edith (Stouwie) Hanneman, age 97 of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was the youngest and last surviving of seven siblings: Edward (Jennie) Stouwie, John Stouwie, Julius Stowie, Hattie … Read more
July 26, 1931 – April 30, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Ralph J. Schauer, age 88 of Lansing, IL, former Fire Chief of Lansing—served in the department from 1961 and was appointed Chief from 1970 to 2001—left his earthly home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Community Hospital, Munster, IN, following a fall … Read more
September 10, 1925 – May 3, 2020 information provided by Smits Funeral Homes Robert K. Furlong, age 94, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away in the compassionate care of the COVID team at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Bob was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. An Army veteran, he served in WWII in China, Burma, and India, … Read more
November 28, 1933 – May 03, 2020 information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home Thomas Edward Walsh, age 86 of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving daughters Cathleen Elaine Turnes and Sharon Amelia (Samuel) Trevino. Cherished grandfather of Samuel (Melissa) Trevino, Rachel (Vincent … Read more