Giannoulias Advocates to Make Digital Driver’s Licenses & IDs Available in IL
Continuing his commitment to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias is championing legislation to allow Illinois residents to start using digital driver’s licenses and state IDs.
Giannoulias’ backing marks the first time the Illinois Secretary of State’s office has supported such a measure, which now includes digital IDs as well as digital driver’s licenses. HB 4592 is sponsored by State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District) and State Senator Michael Hastings (19th District). If the bipartisan legislation passes, implementation could occur as early as next year.
“Smartphones have become convenient places to store everything from movie tickets, boarding passes and credit cards,” Giannoulias said. “With technological advancements and additional safeguards to make it the most secure and state-ofthe-art system in the nation, we’re confident Illinoisans will soon have the option to ‘carry’ a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID.”
If approved in the General Assembly, Illinois would join 12 other states that already offer digital forms of identification (including bordering states – Iowa and Missouri) while at least 18 other states are currently working toward the implementation. The legislation would not eliminate physical driver’s licenses, but instead digital IDs would act as a companion to a physical card.
“Innovation serves as the underpinning of our work to make lives better through better technology. A digital ID is a logical next step when it comes to providing proof that you’re qualified to drive and identifying yourself at stores, banks and doctor’s
offices,” Buckner said. “I’m confident this legislation will ensure that the implementation of digital IDs is done in the right way to protect the privacy of all Illinoisans.”
“This initiative marks a major milestone, providing Illinois residents with touchless convenience, and businesses and law enforcement with the tools and information they require,” Hastings said. “The move to digitals IDs represents a growing trend across the country as the technology has become even more fraud-resistant than physical cards. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the widespread adoption of contactless identification methods significantly – including digital IDs.”
New technology allows for more privacy by allowing individuals to decide what personal information they share via a contactless encrypted data exchange between their device and the reader. Digital IDs offer privacy control options that allow people to verify their age when legally purchasing alcohol, cannabis or renting a car, while hiding other personal information – like their address.
Giannoulias added that the initiative will also help reduce in-office wait times and lines at DMVs because the digital platform will allow users to make changes to their licenses and IDs remotely without having to make an in-person visit.
The proposed legislation would give the Secretary of State’s office the authority to begin the process of providing digital IDs. The office would issue an RFP and then select the vendor that is most capable of producing digital IDs in the safest way possible, ensuring that the final product meets testing requirements and the highest standards of security for Illinoisans.
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“Save for a rainy day” is an old piece of advice — and a good one. But is it possible to save too much?
To begin with, what defines a “rainy day” in terms of financial needs? It could be any number of things: a temporary loss of employment, a major home or car repair, a large medical bill, and so on.
If you did not have the money readily available to pay for these types of expenses, you might be forced to dip into your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement accounts, incurring taxes and possible penalties, as well as lowering the amount of money you’d have available for retirement. And that’s why it’s a good idea to build an emergency fund containing up to six months’ worth of total expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account that’s separate from the accounts you use for your daily spending needs.
An emergency fund is valuable, but many people may be overfunding it. And while this isn’t the biggest financial mistake one can make, it could result in some missed opportunities.
For one thing, when you keep money in a low-risk account, you can generally count on your principal being protected, which means the money will be there for you when you need it —but the flip side is that this money likely won’t grow very much, if at all. And if you’re going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need your investment portfolio to provide you with significant growth potential within the context of your individual risk tolerance. So, any excess dollars kept in your rainy-day fund might be used to help fuel some growthoriented investments.
You could also use these dollars to help
On February 27, 2024, I sent a polite letter to a billing firm in another state that was trying to collect money from one of our clients who died soon after the medical treatment of the bill. The letter upset the widow of our client because it claimed that her husband had no supplemental insurance after Medicare.
I read the letter and understood her concerns. This bill had a small bill balance. But if he had no insurance, bigger bills would be coming. That frightened her.
Fortunately, I have collected the names and contact information of some people who work at billing firms and have asked me to contact them if I find any problems. I had such a contact for the company that sent the bill that alarmed the widow.
With some editing to protect people’s privacy, here is the letter that I sent to the contact at the firm and sent a copy of it to the widow.
Accompanying this letter is a copy of the first page of a bill that you sent the deceased client and which his widow read.
I don’t know who prepared this letter, but there are four FALSE STATEMENTS in this letter to which I want to draw your attention. If the bill has false statements and it is sent through the U.S. Mail with the intent to induce someone to pay a bill that is
not owed, then that is a statement that could harm your firm. So, I am being a friend to you and your firm by showing this to you and alerting you to the potential harm it could do to your firm.
The four false statements are these:
“You are receiving this statement because your insurance carrier denied our claim.”
“At this time the balance due is your responsibility.”
“Coverage not in effect at time of service (02-09-24).”
“01/11/24
XXXXXXXXXX Life Ins.
Company coverage not in effect at time of service.”
I phoned the vice president of XXXX XXXX Life Ins. Co. She reported to me that the policy has been in effect since 9/1/2017.
If you are not connecting with the correct insurance company, then send both the original billing information and the Medicare EOB information about this claim directly to the correct company at this address. (I stated the correct address here.)
Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars. Also, Wilcox wrote the book
SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which is available through book stores and online.
a new purchase or make other living arrangements. This is stressful.
diversify your investment portfolio. If you only owned one type of investment, your portfolio could take a big hit if a market downturn affected just that asset class. But by owning a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other investments, you can help reduce the impact of market volatility. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t protect against all losses.)
Still, before deciding on what to do with extra money you might have in your emergency fund, how will you know if you indeed have too much? Up to six months’ worth of total expenses may be adequate for most people — but everyone’s life is different. For example, if you have reason to believe your employment — or that of your spouse — may be in jeopardy in the near future, or if you anticipate the need for some renovations to your home, but not for a year or so, you might want more than six months of expenses tucked away in your emergency fund. Also, once you’re retired, you may well want to keep a year’s worth of expenses in the fund. If you need cash, you don’t want to be forced to sell investments when their price may be down, especially since you have less time for them to recover.
Ultimately, when thinking about how much to keep in your emergency fund, review your situation carefully and weigh as many variables as you can. And if you do decide your rainy-day fund is abundant, use any “overflow” in a way that can help you keep moving toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.
But the mortgage companies are the ones lending the money. Many of them do the loan approval process with little concern for any of the other parties. But, it is their business, their money, and they have the right, within the law, to do what they want to do.
Why did the buyers write that closing date? Most likely, the Realtor spoke to the mortgage person to get a timeframe on the approval process and that’s what the Realtor was told.
You need to have your Realtor and Attorney ask for some straight answers from the Lender.
If the lender will not give you answers, then it’s time for the buyer to step in and get the answers for you. Let the buyer know you have no intention of extending the contract without answers about the delay for loan approval.
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Sheriff Dart Announces Awareness Campaign on Firearm Restraining Orders
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas
J. Dart is raising public awareness about an underutilized tool for the public that can remove firearms from individuals who pose an immediate and present danger to themselves or others.
“Undoubtably, there are people out there right now who know someone who is an immediate danger and has access to firearms. This law can help, but too few people know about it,” Sheriff Dart said. “We need to get the word out to residents that the firearm restraining order can be a critical part of protecting themselves and their families, particularly in a mental health or domestic situation.”
The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the City of Chicago to run digital billboard awareness messages that direct individuals to the Sheriff’s Office website, www. cookcountysheriffil.gov, for more information on Firearm Restraining Orders.
The Firearm Restraining Order Act (FRO), also known as Illinois’ “Red Flag” law, allows police officers, family members, and household members to petition their local
circuit court to remove firearms from those who are presently exhibiting threatening behavior and poses an immediate and present danger of causing injury. Members of the public can file petitions themselves or inquire with their local law enforcement agency for assistance.
Since the law went into effect in 2019, it has been little used, in part due to lack of awareness within both law enforcement and the public. To help with this issue, the Sheriff’s Office has hosted training sessions with scores of county law enforcement agencies. Since 2022, the Sheriff’s Office has filed more than a dozen FRO orders, leading to the removal of nearly 100 firearms. Meanwhile, the public awareness billboards are now visible on a rotating basis on approximately 57 billboard faces near Chicago expressways as well as on electronic street advertising spots downtown.
“This is a solution that is readily available right now. People can use this tool to stop gun violence,” Sheriff Dart said. “We will continue to do everything on our end to educate the public and work with agencies to spread the word. This can save lives.”
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION, SPECIMEN BALLOTS, REFERENDA/ QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLLING PLACES
Aviso oficial de elección, balota de muestra, referéndums / preguntas de política pública y lugares de votación OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, by Karen A. Yarbrough, Cook County Clerk that the Primary Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on: que la elección primaria se llevará acabo en los suburbios de Cook County en:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Martes 19 de marzo del 2024
The Primary Election will be held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Election Division of the Cook County Clerk's Office.
La eleccion primaria tomara acabo en precintos de eleccion bajo la jurisdicción de la división de eleccion del Cook County Clerk's Office.
The Polls for said Primary Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations are subject to change as necessity requires. Las urnas para tal eleccion primaria estarán abiertas de las 6 a.m. hasta las 7 p.m. Localidades están sujetas a cambio por necesidad.
At the Primary Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/questions of public policy on the ballot.
En la eleccion primaria los votantes votaran por los siguientes puestos y cuestiones de referendo. Referendos/Cuestiones de Política Pública serán votadas en aquellos precintos de Cook County bajo la jurisdicción del Cook County Clerk en la cual una unidad de gobierno local le ha pedido a la oficina del County Clerk que provea dicho referendo/cuestión de política pública en la boleta.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES
The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk. Las votaciones tomaran lugar en cada de los antedichos precintos de elección seleccionados por el Cook County Clerk.
NOTE: The letter (N) following the polling place address denotes that the polling place itself is not accessible to the handicapped although other parts of the facility may be accessible. An exemption has been granted by the State Board of Elections and signs are posted indicating if the whole building is accessible or if there is a special entrance.
NOTA: La letra (N) después de la dirección de un lugar de votación indica que el lugar de votación en sí mismo no es accesible para personas discapacitadas, aunque otras partes del edificio pueden ser accesibles. La Junta Electoral del Estado ha concedido una exención y hay carteles publicados que indican si todo el edificio es accesible o si hay una entrada especial.
Dated at Chicago, Illinois this 7th day of March 2024
Karen A. Yarbrough Cook County Clerk cookcountyclerkil.gov
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Township Name Ward Pct Polling Place Name Polling Place Address Accessible THORNTON 1 BURNHAM VILLAGE HALL 14450 MANISTEE AVE Y THORNTON 2 MEMORIAL PARK GARAGE 461 HARRISON AVE Y THORNTON 3 EHINGER BROTHERS VFW POST 8141 664 HIRSCH AVE Y THORNTON 4 ROOSEVELT SCHOOL 111 W 146TH ST Y THORNTON 5 MEMORIAL PARK RECREATION OFFICE 612 WENTWORTH AVE Y THORNTON 6 EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1650 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 7 EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1650 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 8 NEW LIFE CELEBRATION 14243 DANTE AVE Y THORNTON 9 EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1650 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 10 SOUTH HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 501 E 170TH ST Y THORNTON 11 AMERICAN LEGION POST 330 950 LEGION DR Y THORNTON 12 EHINGER BROTHERS VFW POST 8141 664 HIRSCH AVE Y THORNTON 13 W C REAVIS SCHOOL 17121 ROY ST Y THORNTON 14 BERGER-VANDERBERG SCHOOL 14833 AVALON AVE Y THORNTON 15 LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE 14700 EVERS ST Y THORNTON 16 CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL 17845 HENRY ST Y THORNTON 17 LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 2710 170TH ST Y THORNTON 18 LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY 2750 INDIANA AVE Y THORNTON 19 OAK GLEN SCHOOL 2101 182ND ST Y THORNTON 20 THORNTON VILLAGE HALL 115 E MARGARET ST Y THORNTON 21 GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16801 GREENWOOD AVE Y THORNTON 22 LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE 14700 EVERS ST Y THORNTON 23 DISTRICT 153/JAMES HART SCHOOL 18205 ABERDEEN ST Y THORNTON 24 HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 17917 DIXIE HWY Y THORNTON 25 HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 17917 DIXIE HWY Y THORNTON 26 EAST HAZEL CREST BIBLE CHURCH 1204 W 173TH ST Y THORNTON 27 THORN CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 1875 E 170TH ST Y THORNTON 28 WARREN PALM SCHOOL 1910 W 170TH ST Y THORNTON 29 MARKHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 3 16301 DIXIE HIGHWAY Y THORNTON 30 LINCOLN SCHOOL 14100 HONORE AVE Y THORNTON 31 LINCOLN SCHOOL 14100 HONORE AVE Y THORNTON 32 WASHINGTON SCHOOL 13900 SCHOOL ST Y THORNTON 33 VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE 157 W 144TH ST Y THORNTON 34 BERGER-VANDERBERG SCHOOL 14833 AVALON AVE Y THORNTON 35 CALUMET CITY LIBRARY 660 MANISTEE AVE Y THORNTON 36 MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL 14535 SEELEY AVE Y THORNTON 37 THORNTON TOWNSHIP HALL 333 E 162ND ST Y THORNTON 38 SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 1255 SUPERIOR AVE Y THORNTON 39 HAWKINS MULTI CENTER 650 E PHOENIX CENTER DR Y THORNTON 40 DIEKMAN SCHOOL 15121 DORCHESTER AVE Y THORNTON 41 HAWKINS MULTI CENTER 650 E PHOENIX CENTER DR Y THORNTON 42 EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1650 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 43 FIRST CHURCH PCA 3134 RIDGE RD Y THORNTON 44 WASHINGTON SCHOOL 13900 SCHOOL ST Y THORNTON 45 LINCOLN SCHOOL 14151 LINCOLN AVE Y THORNTON 46 PARK SCHOOL 14200 WENTWORTH AVE Y THORNTON 47 FIRST CHURCH PCA 3134 RIDGE RD Y THORNTON 48 DOWNEY PARK 300 JEFFREY AVE Y THORNTON 49 MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL 14535 SEELEY AVE Y THORNTON 50 OAK GLEN SCHOOL 2101 182ND ST Y THORNTON 51 CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL 17845 HENRY ST Y THORNTON 52 RIVERDALE SCHOOL 325 W 142ND ST Y THORNTON 53 FREEDOM VILLAGE 935 MAPLE AVE Y THORNTON 54 MC KINLEY SCHOOL 850 E 170TH ST Y THORNTON 55 EISENHOWER SCHOOL 16001 MINERVA AVE Y THORNTON 56 CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL 17845 HENRY ST Y THORNTON 57 OAK GLEN SCHOOL 2101 182ND ST Y THORNTON 58 AMERICAN LEGION POST 330 950 LEGION DR Y THORNTON 59 JESSE WHITE LEARNING ACADEMY 16910 WESTERN AVE Y THORNTON 60 RILEY SCHOOL 16001 LINCOLN AVE Y THORNTON 61 TAFT SCHOOL 393 E 163RD ST Y THORNTON 62 BURNHAM PATRICIA SENIOR CENTER 13925 ENTRE AVE Y THORNTON 63 THORNTON FRACTIONAL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 755 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 64 EVERETT DIRKSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 1650 PULASKI RD Y THORNTON 65 CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL 17845 HENRY ST Y THORNTON 66 CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 1151 E 170TH ST Y THORNTON 67 DISTRICT 153/JAMES HART SCHOOL 18205 ABERDEEN ST Y THORNTON 68 LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY 2750 INDIANA AVE Y THORNTON 69 BARACK H OBAMA LEARNING ACADEMY 16448 S PARK AVE Y THORNTON 70 RIVERDALE PARK DISTRICT 14401 S STEWART AVE Y THORNTON 71 MADISON SCHOOL 15700 ORCHID DR Y THORNTON 72 LINCOLN SCHOOL 14151 LINCOLN AVE Y THORNTON 73 MADISON SCHOOL 15700 ORCHID DR Y THORNTON 74 SANDRIDGE FITNESS CENTER 600 OGLESBY AVE Y THORNTON 75 NEW LIFE CELEBRATION 14243 DANTE AVE Y THORNTON 76 THORNTON TOWNSHIP HALL 333 E 162ND ST Y THORNTON 77 LESTER L. LONG FIELDHOUSE 14700 EVERS ST Y THORNTON 78 SIBLEY SCHOOL 1550 SIBLEY BLVD Y THORNTON 79 OUR LADY OF KNOCK 497 163RD ST Y THORNTON 80 LONGWOOD SCHOOL 441 N LONGWOOD DR Y THORNTON 81 EISENHOWER SCHOOL 16001 MINERVA AVE Y THORNTON 82 THORNTON RECREATION CENTER 701 HIGHLAND AVE Y THORNTON 83 BERGER-VANDERBERG SCHOOL 14833 AVALON AVE Y THORNTON 84 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DOLTON 15015 GRANT ST Y THORNTON 85 BURNHAM COMMUNITY CENTER 14020 TORRENCE AVE Y THORNTON 86 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DOLTON 15015 GRANT ST Y THORNTON 87 DOWNEY PARK 300 JEFFREY AVE Y THORNTON 88 KICH SCHOOL 191 W 155TH PL Y THORNTON 89 EISENHOWER SCHOOL 16001 MINERVA AVE Y THORNTON 90 SOUTH HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 501 E 170TH ST Y THORNTON 91 GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16801 GREENWOOD AVE Y THORNTON 92 THORNTON TOWNSHIP HALL 333 E 162ND ST Y THORNTON 93 TAFT SCHOOL 393 E 163RD ST Y THORNTON 94 SIBLEY SCHOOL 1550 SIBLEY BLVD Y THORNTON 95 WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 71 E 152ND ST Y THORNTON 96 RIVERDALE SCHOOL 325 W 142ND ST Y THORNTON 97 KICH SCHOOL 191 W 155TH PL Y THORNTON 98 TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 15446 LEXINGTON AVE Y THORNTON 99 HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16000 CARSE AVE Y THORNTON 100 THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 15041 MORGAN ST Y THORNTON 101 BRYANT SCHOOL 14730 MAIN ST Y THORNTON 102 MAYA ANGELOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15748 PAGE AVE Y THORNTON 103 BRYANT SCHOOL 14730 MAIN ST Y THORNTON 104 THORN CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 1875 E 170TH ST Y
VAN DEURSEN
Evelyn Van Deursen, nee Hensley, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Simon “Sam” Van Deursen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Angela) Van Deursen and Jennifer (Jim) Sterling. Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Emily Van Deursen, and Jessica, Jamie, Joshua, and Jason Sterling; greatgrandmother of Jacobi and Presley. Dear sister of 12 brothers and sisters. Aunt of many nephews and nieces. Visitation Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland. Interment Washington Memory Gardens – Homewood, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbookat www.SMITSFH. com
MARTINEZ DEYOUNG
Presley Dean Martinez DeYoung, age 20, of Gary, IN, formerly of Thornton, IL , passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Loving son of Ryan (Angela) DeYoung and Anna Martinez. Dear brother of Lillian Martinez, Jonas Martinez DeYoung, Carlie Pecoraro, and Vinnie Pecoraro. Cherished grandson of Ray and Randi DeYoung, Albert Martinez, and Irma Sanchez. Devoted cousin to Gray DeYoung and a host of other cousins and special nephew to several aunts and uncles.
Presley was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend. He loved basketball , video games, and pretended to hate when his mom dragged him out for nature walks. He loved snacks, smoothies and hard work. Ever since he was a young boy he was always looking for odd jobs to help him get the latest new shoe or outfit. He was very proud of his work ethic. In his short life he tried to teach his brother how to treat a lady and always tried to protect his big sister. He loved his grandparents endlessly and he will always be loved by his family.
A memorial gathering will be held with friends and family on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a celebration of life service at 12:00 noon at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. For more information or to sign our online guestbook please call 708-333-7000 or visit www. SMITSFH.com.
MACOCHA
Leona B. Macocha, nee Berdis, age 100, late of Dyer formerly of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 29, 2024. Loving wife of the late Matthew M. “Mitch” Macocha. Devoted mother of Charmaine (Fred) Blissmer, Janet (late Jim) Antilla, Susan (Allen) Hruskoci, Ellen (Jim) Harte, and Michael (Lisa) Macocha. Proud grandmother of 15; greatgrandmother of 29. Dearest sister of the late Eleanore (William) McIlvoy, and late Georgene (late Alex) Smaluk. Cherished aunt and greataunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents George and Victoria Berdis. Leona was loved by her family, and friends, and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Friday, March
8, 2024 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Visitation Saturday, March
9, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Leona’s funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN, with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Breast Cancer Foundation 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 300 Columbia, MA 21044 (www.abcf.org), appreciated.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com
BRUINSMA
Austin James Bruinsma, age 20, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Beloved son of Amy (Loren) Smith and Eric (Kelly) Bruinsma. Dear brother of Zakary, Troy, Kelsey, and Noah. Cherished grandson of Kathy and late Jim Bruinsma, Patricia and Vern Stadt (late Larry Smith), Dean and Vanessa Doty, Brian and Debbie Kolosh. Austin was loved by his many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Austin impacted many lives by his gentleness, kindness, soft spokenness, and his willingness to help others. His smile and presence would light up a room. He loved his job with Boilermakers Local #374.
Visitation Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. A funeral service will be held prior to the visitation at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given in Austin’s memory to Lowell High School Welding ECA 2501 East Commercial Ave. Lowell, IN 46356.
For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com
TORRENGA
Marion M. Torrenga, née Mapes, age 96, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gilbert Torrenga. Dearest sister to the late Lloyd (late Harriet) Mapes, late Wesley (late June) Mapes, late Raymond Mapes, and late Robert (late Mildred) Mapes. Kind aunt to Tom Mapes, James Mapes, late Dorothy Mapes, late Robert Mapes, and Wesley Mapes. Preceded in death by her parents Cleveland and Anna Mapes.
Visitation Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10:00—12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (RT.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Interment at Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates—Lemont, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon’s International (P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090) or Moody Bible Institute (820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610). For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbook
KRYGSHELD
Karen N. Krygsheld, nee Bandstra, age 82, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John B. Krygsheld. Loving mother of Jeff (late Darcy) Krygsheld, Jack (Valerie) Krygsheld, Tim (Sheila) Krygsheld, Dan (Beaulah) Krygsheld and the late Thomas Krygsheld. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Tom (Becky) Bandstra, the late Ted (Florence) Bandstra, Ken Bandstra, and Christine (Randy) Commeret. Karen was loved by many and will be missed.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home – 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Glen United Reformed Church –2244 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL with Rev. Ed Marcusse officiating. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tom Krygsheld Scholarship Fund at Trinity Christian College. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
HOUSMAN
Carol J. Housman, nee Slager, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Donald R. Housman (2007). Carol was a loving mother to Keith (Margie) Kelderhouse of Monticello, IN, Gail (Mike) Vermeulen of Cedar Lake, IN, Todd (Deb) Kelderhouse of Dyer, IN and Bonnie (Housman) and Craig Feenstra of Peotone, IL, and Nancy (Housman) and George Moore of Iowa. She was called “Grandma” to many grandchildren, “GiGi” to many, many great grandchildren and “GreatGreat Grandma” to one.
She was the youngest of six children born to the late John and Elizabeth (Bessie) Slager and grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Roseland neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her siblings, William (Helen) Slager, Anne (Dave) Drinnan, Jeanette (Chuck) Linden and Babe (Rich) Lund, and is survived by her brother and sister-inlaw John and Joanne Slager of Naples, FL. She was also called “Aunt Carol” to many nieces and nephews.
Carol was fun loving to be around and always out for a good time! Carol loved Jesus and it showed! She attended Faith Reformed Church in South Holland and soon helped form a group called “Positive Singles” where she met her future husband, Don. She worked as a secretary for World Home Bible League and then for Country Companies Insurance for many years. Don and she were blessed with 24 years of marriage and enjoyed golfing, shopping, and traveling together, and also singing in the choir at their new church home, First Reformed Church of South Holland. She never let a birthday go by without sending a card even though their families had grown tremendously. She loved baking and cooking especially when it came to their family Christmas party.
After Alzheimer’s became evident, she made her new home at Park Place and then eventually moved to Cedarhurst in Dyer in 2021 where she received additional care. She continued to recognize her friends and family’s faces and always lit up when her grandchildren and great grandchildren walked in the room to visit! We draw our comfort in knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus!
A memorial gathering will be held with friends and family on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Mark Prestriedge and Rev. Dr. Rich Grevengoed officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/ indiana) or Providence Life Services (www. providencelifeservices.com ). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com
Y?
Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 15:33, “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’” This struck me deeply. How true is this in our lives and our families’ lives? Bad company can sometimes be the people you trust the most such as close friends and family. They can be going through a situation and their emotions or reactions become negative and toxic. Merely engaging in conversations with individuals in distress or being surrounded by negativity can significantly impact our emotions and morals. Morals serve as a compass for ethical conduct that helps you make choices that align with your values. Bad company can corrupt our morals and actions in relationships, the workplace, health, family life, and spiritual life.
In relationships, think about a friend who had a rocky marriage or relationship. You try to support them by listening and being there for them. But all the negative conversations start penetrating your thoughts and feelings. They share their pain, suffering, and complaints which can adversely affect you. You start questioning your current relationship. Do you have similar problems with your partner? Are there similarities between both relationships? You may start perceiving things that don’t exist. Now you’re analyzing your present relationship instead of just being supportive of your friend.
In the workplace, we’ve all encountered that one coworker who’s always unhappy and complains about everything. Their negativity can be draining. It can start to affect how we see our work and even our own attitude. Their perspectives and work ethics may begin to influence our own, leading to a decline in morale and productivity. It’s important to try to avoid getting sucked into that negativity and instead focus on staying positive. Their attitude does not have to be yours.
In our health , our conversations can be influenced by the company we keep. As we get older, we might find ourselves talking more about health issues and medications. But constantly dwelling on these topics can lead to unnecessary worry and anxiety. Your friends attempt to diagnose your condition or provide doom-and-gloom analysis, and hope and positivity go out the door. It’s important to maintain a balanced perspective and not let negative influences dictate how we view our health.
In our family life, one of our biggest concerns is the influence of bad company on our children. We often worry about the friends they choose and the media they consume. There are “bad company” or influences that we may not be aware of such as television programming, video games, YouTube, music, family, the government, and even us. Today, explicit content and questionable role models adversely affect our children when making sound decisions. We play a significant role in impacting morals and values in our children. Whether it’s through our own attitudes or the example we set, we have a responsibility to teach them good morals and values.
In our spiritual life, hanging around people who don’t share similar values of the Fruits of the Spirit such as kindness, honesty, and respect can have a negative influence on us. We might start thinking it’s okay not to follow good morals also. If we encounter individuals who gossip, judge others or are unkind, it can hurt our spiritual growth. If we’re made to feel unwelcome or judged, it can shake our faith and make us doubt our beliefs. This can be especially confusing and disheartening when we expect to find support and guidance within our church community. It’s crucial to seek out friends and mentors who will be uplifting and encourage us in our spiritual journey.
It’s important to be aware of how bad company can negatively impact your life. In the end, however, it’s important to remember not to become bad company ourselves, even when we’re going through tough times. Focus on the positive while believing that things will get better. Have trust and faith in God, while staying away from bad company. Y? Why Not! www.facebook.com/ywhynotshow/
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