John Charles Martin, passed into Eternal Life May 21, 2016 at home after fighting multiple myeloma for three years; Born June 8, 1952. Graduated LTHS 1970, Michigan Technological University 1974, cum Laude; BS, Michigan University 1977, MS;  He was an actuarial mathematician and an A. S. A. (Associate Society of Actuaries). Longtime resident of Western […]

Margaret Helen Aul, age 96, died on May 19. 2016 in her home of 71 years. Margaret was born to George and Sarah (Brown) Benson on their farm in Viola, Wisconsin on July 2, 1919. She was the next oldest of five children, and attended Upper Camp Creek Grade School. She was preceded in death by […]

Betty H. Karnes (nee Hooks) age 84, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of Michael M. for 60 years. Loving mother of Nona (Gary) Massengill and John Karnes. Devoted grandmother of Christian and Daniel Massengill. Cherished sister of Patsy Lemmond and sister-in-law of Audrey Hooks, Celia Prince and Karen Miller. Dear aunt to many. Betty was preceded […]

Mark Steven Diederich, 61, of Countryside.  Beloved husband of Paulette.  Loving father of Jessica (Brian) Diederich-Smart and Jason Diederich.  Dear grandfather of Sarah, Ella, Madison, Zachary, Audrey and Isabelle.  Devoted brother of Tony, John, Chris (Monica) and the late Mike Diederich.  Fond uncle of many.  Visitation 3pm until time of service 8pm Saturday, May 14 […]

Thomas L. Parker age 80, of Sister Lakes, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Sue’s Loving Care in Kalamazoo. A time of visitation for friends and family from Michigan will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 405 Center Street in Dowagiac with Masonic Rites held […]

Jeanette Luce, age 87, of LaGrange, IL (formerly of Clearwater, FL); beloved wife of Richard “Dick” for 59 wonderful years; loving mother of Jeff (Ann Warachowski), Craig (Kathy), Tim, Peggy (Kurt) Vavra, Patti (Jim) Essig, and Sue (Frank McKean) Raddatz; dear grandmother of Kelly (Derek Seymour) Luce, Kristin (Doug) Whitaker, the late Kurt Ryan Vavra, […]

Claudia Jane Klotz, 76, of Crest Hill formerly of Downers Grove and Hodgkins.  Beloved wife of Walter.  Loving mother of Robin (Michael) Pietrini, Donna (Paul) Kralovec and Jeannine (Dan) Allen.  Devoted grandmother of Michael (Andrea) Pietrini, Jr., Brian Pietrini, Ashley (Curt) Brooks, Nichole (Scott) Bocek, Matthew, Andrew and Christina Kralovec, Daniel Allen, and great-grandmother of […]

William Stevenson Brady, 85, passed away on May 2, 2016 in Sarasota, FL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Glaser). Loving father of Chris, Mary Ann (Peter) Pashigian, Bill, and Mike (Christina). Dear grandfather of Erin and Megan Brady, Owen and Magali Pashigian, Colin and Brigid Brady. Brother of the late Frank Brady (Su […]

Martha J. Ecklund, age 84, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late John “Bud”.  Loving mother of Janis (Mark) Winters.  Devoted grandmother of Marla and Nora.  Cherished sister of Maurice Clement and fond aunt and great-aunt to many, including Nancy Salazar, Carole Rachuy and John Insalaco.  Martha was preceded in death […]