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Obituaries are important news within a community, and they provide information so that community members can show support to family members. The Lansing Journal can work with funeral homes or directly with families to publish full obituaries with photos in our online edition right away for $50. These posts are then included in the daily email that is sent to all our subscribers, and we share them to our social media sites.
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Obituary: Donna L. Thompson
May 22, 1949 - December 21, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Donna L. Thompson, nee Klama, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully...
Obituary: Larry A. Broertjes
March 14, 1955 - December 20, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Larry A. Broertjes, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on...
Obituary: Gerhardt ‘Shooter’ Friesema
January 11, 1930 - December 21, 2022
information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral HomeGerhardt “Shooter” Friesema, age 92 of Munster, IN, went home to his Lord...
Obituary: Cailey Ryann DeJong
December 14, 1995 - December 14, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Cailey Ryann DeJong, age 27, of Lansing, IL was delivered from her earthly...
Obituary: Deborah L. Van Deel
January 27, 1952 - December 16, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Deborah L. Van Deel, nee Porter, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, went...
Obituary: Lenore J. Vander Meer
April 6, 1949Â -Â December 15, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Lenore J. Vander Meer, nee Stouwie, age 73, of Crete, IL, went home to her...
Obituary: Frances Carol Houts
May 2, 1940 - December 14, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Frances Carol Houts, 82, died peacefully at home on December 14, 2022, having...
Obituary: Richard Kush
July 12, 1950 - December 13, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Richard Kush MSG U.S.A.F., age 72, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully...
Obituary: Will J. VanderMeyden
October 20, 1932 - December 12, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Will J. VanderMeyden, age 90, of St. John, IN, passed away Monday, December...
Honoring State Senator Scott M. Bennett
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff until sundown on Monday, December 19, 2022
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor...
Obituary: Carrol S. Frundle
December 14, 1939 - December 10, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Carrol S. Frundle, nee Baldauf, age 82, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully...
Obituary: Mary S. Furuyama
March 24, 1930 - December 4, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Mary S. Furuyama, nee Yamamoto, age 92, of South Holland, IL passed away...
Honoring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2022
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from...
Obituary: Margaret L. Hoerner
November 26, 1924 - December 5, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Margaret L. Hoerner, nee Bloom, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Brett Ryan Ruisz
November 12, 1985 - December 4, 2022Information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Brett Ryan Ruisz, age 37, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, December 4,...