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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: Leonard W. Surufka
April 9, 1937 - July 5, 2021
information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home
Leonard W. Surufka, age 84 of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully at home...
Obituary: Scott A. Leigh
February 11, 1960 - July 4, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Capt. Scott A. Leigh, a United Airlines pilot for over 31 years, passed...
Obituary: Rita Mae Vohs
October 15, 1939 - July 7, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Rita Mae Vohs, nee Tolin, age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully...
Obituary: Rosemarie Garza
April 11, 1999 - July 4, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Rosemarie Garza, age 22, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday,...
Obituary: Katherine Marie Frank
July 22, 1943 - July 3, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Katherine Marie Frank, nee Doherty, age 77, of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully...
Obituary: Kara Koselke Jensen
July 2, 2021
information provided by the familyKara Koselke Jensen, age 48 of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Lansing, Illinois, passed away July 2, 2021....
Obituary: Lisa Ann Carter
February 11, 1949 - June 30, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral HomeLisa Ann Carter, nee Seals, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully...
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker...
Obituary: Gordon M. Pierce
October 31, 1936 - June 29, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Gordon M. Pierce, age 84, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on...
Obituary: Betty Humphrey
March 7, 1926 - June 23, 2021
information provided by Butler Funeral HomesElizabeth “Betty” Humphrey, 95, of Springfield, IL, formerly a long-time resident of Lansing,...
Obituary: Diana Lynn Mink Hanks
August 28, 1949 - June 19, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Diana Lynn Mink Hanks, nee Hall, age 71, went home to be with...
Obituary: Wenceslao Larios Sanchez
September 28, 1952 - June 19, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Wenceslao Larios Sánchez, de 69 años, de Dyer, IN, falleció el sábado 19...
Obituary: Robert T. O’Connor
July 21, 1945 - June 17, 2021
information provided by Smits Funeral HomeRobert T. O’Connor, age 75, of Crown Point formerly of Dyer, IN, passed...
Obituary: Donald E. Seline
July 25, 1935 - June 14, 2021information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Donald E. Seline, age 85, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on...
Obituary: Shirley J. Mulder
August 10, 1926 - June 14, 2021information provided by Smits Funeral Home
Shirley J. Mulder, nee O'Dwyer, age 94, late of Crete, formerly a longtime...