Timothy L. Harris
May 10, 2026
Timothy “Silver Fox” Harris, age 75, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. Beloved husband of Katherine Harris, nee Sandelski. Loving father of Jeremy (Jackie) Harris, Joshua (Christy) Harris, and Jillian Wachel. Proud grandfather of Nicholas (fiancée Janisa), Lylianah, Bostyn, Gouveia, and Brec. Dear brother of Cindy (Dave) Johnson, Bambi (Tim) Hunt, Daniel (Theresa) Kerr, and the late...
Karen J. Blummer
May 11, 2026
Karen Joy Blummer, nee Hartog, age 80, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Terry L. Blummer. Loving mother of Lori (Brian) Gouwens, Kris (Dale) Olthoff, and Shelley (Dan) Hoffman. Proud grandmother of Brad (Sara) Gouwens, Paige Gouwens, Micah Gouwens, Alyssa (Ted) Niemiec, Grant Olthoff, Jake (fiancée...
Angel R. Zivkovich
May 10, 2026
Angel R. Zivkovich nee Winsted, age 53, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sunday, May 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Scott Zivkovich. Loving mother of Kenneth Zivkovich and Samantha Zivkovich. Dear sister of Don (Deb) Zych, Terry (Annette) Saberhagen and George (Sandy) Winsted. Preceded in death by her mother Betty L. Winsted nee Embry and...
John F. Szymanski
May 7, 2026
John Frank Szymanski, age 61, of Lansing, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was married for 28 years to his loving wife Lori Szymanski, nee Vierk. A one-of-a-kind dad to Jordan Szymanski and Megan Szymanski. Devoted nephew to Judith Roberts and dear brother of Joe (Carey) Szymanski and the late Judi Szymanski. He was someone to...
Faye A. Faber
May 5, 2026
Faye Faber, nee Aardsma, age 90, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5, 2026. Beloved wife of (Marion) John Faber. Loving mother of Alice (Steven) Tuuk, Brenda (Roy) VanderMolen, Dirk Faber, Carl (Judy) Faber. Cherished grandmother of Patric (Janette) Tuuk, Alicia Tuuk, Emily (Tyler) Oswald, Sydnee (Kyler) VanVoorst, Craig (Jennifer) VanderMolen, Amy Magruder, Kyle VanderMolen (fiancé Tiffany...
George Calvin Newquist
May 5, 2026
George Calvin Newquist, 99, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on January 11, 1927, George lived a long and meaningful life grounded in faith, service, and an unwavering work ethic.
A proud veteran of World War II, George served his country with honor. Following the war, he was stationed in Germany as a military police officer, carrying...
Darlene F. Boomsma
May 8, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from Smits Funeral Home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Darlene F. Boomsma, nee Erffmeyer, age 88, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Boomsma. Loving mother of Larry (Janet) Boomsma, Dale (Teri) Boomsma, and Karen (Robert) Ford. Cherished grandmother of Jaret Boomsma,...
Lorraine M. Craig
May 2, 2026
Lorraine Craig, 84, of Olympia Fields, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2026.
She was born on July 25, 1941, to George Balta and Francis Balta. Lorraine found joy in the simple pleasures of life—playing cards with her grandchildren, enjoying bingo, attending family gatherings, and cherishing every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lorraine was proceeded in death...
Phyllis Kay Jabaay
Apr 28, 2026
Phyllis Kay Jabaay, nee, Rispens, age 90, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Dorn Jabaay. Loving mother of James (Patti) Jabaay, Linda (late Doug) Sluiter, Keith Jabaay, and Denise (David) Poole. Devoted grandmother of James (Toni) Jabaay Jr., Joel (Courtney) Jabaay, Bethanni...
Minnie W. Unger
Apr 27, 2026
Minnie Unger, born August 16, 1937, entered eternal rest in the comforting arms of her Savior April 27, 2026. She was the seventh of eight children born to Reverend Theodore Williams, Sr., and Eunice James Williams, and from her earliest years, she embraced her family’s deep tradition of faith in Jesus Christ. Minnie gave her life to the Lord as...
Alfred Paul Brassea
Apr 26, 2026
Alfred “Al” Paul Brassea, age 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2026. Beloved long-time partner of Joan Offutt. Loving father of Colette (John) Kapost and Danielle (Don) Migler. Cherished grandfather of Ally and C.J. and great-grandfather of Abel and Audrey. Dear brother of George (Gladyce) Brassea Sr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Linda J. Kammert
Apr 22, 2026
**CSX Railroad will close U.S. 30 at their crossing between Hart St and Calumet Ave on Monday, April 27 during which all lanes of U.S. 30 will be closed at the railroad crossing for approximately 6 days while CSX conducts work on their crossing. From the west use Glenwood/Lansing Rd to Calumet Ave, turn right on Calumet Ave heading south...
Adam C Broccardo
Apr 20, 2026
Adam C. Broccardo, age 50, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. Beloved son of Janice Broccardo and the late Donald Broccardo. Loving brother of Dana (Rick) Ranieri and Amy (Ted) Knoll. Cherished uncle of Sarah (Brian) Green, Kaitlyn (Mike) Richardson, Alyssa Ranieri, Arianna Knoll, and Peyton Knoll. Dear father of Destiny and grandfather of Ariyana, Madelynn, Greyson,...
Sandra Mae Oppenhuis
Apr 20, 2026
Sandra Oppenhuis, nee Swart, age 83, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William R. Oppenhuis. Loving mother of Mike (Linda) Oppenhuis, Michelle (Steven) Van Beek, Ross (Lori) Oppenhuis, and Rob (Kimberly) Oppenhuis. Proud grandmother of Drew (Kara) Oppenhuis, Jocelyn (Nigel) Mathias, Samantha (fiancé Praveen Vimalathas) Oppenhuis, Brett (Brandi) Oppenhuis, Zach...
Lawrence Jon Malloy
Apr 20, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” J. Malloy, age 68, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Tami Malloy, nee Ettema. Loving father of Melissa (Cory) Perkins and Molly (Kyle) Malloy-Lang. Proud grandfather of Evan and Rayna Perkins. Dear brother of the late Kathy (late Neill) Stamp, Kim Malloy, late Thomas Malloy, Patty (Shawn) Terry, and Dennis...
Wayne K. Boss Sr.
Apr 18, 2026
Wayne K. Boss, Sr., of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Barbara J. Boss, nee Bruinius. Loving father of the late Deanna Tiemens, Brian (Kristi) Boss, Susan (Todd) Kuipers, Wayne (Trisha) Boss, Jr. and father-in-law of Ron (Martha) Tiemens. Devoted grandfather of Christie (Gary) Tidd, Alex (Jessica) Tiemens, Ryan...
Gary D. Steffens
Apr 18, 2026
Gary D. Steffens, age 71, of Wheatfield, IN formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 18, 2026. Loving husband of 51 years of Janet L. Steffens, nee Palango. Devoted father of Julie (Tony) Messer, Jennifer (David) Schmid, Robert (Angela) Steffens , and Jamie Steffens (Juan). Proud grandfather of Josh (Carly) Messer, Patrick Messer, Tyler (Sydney) Schmid,...
Michael Anthony Deja
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Anthony Deja, age 31, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Loving son of Lisa Lynch. Dear brother of Antoinette Deja, Dea (fiancé Jeremiah Szlaga) Deja, Alexander Deja, Cara Deja, and his foster brother Evan who was like a brother to him. Cherished grandson of Thomas (late Joan) Lynch and Raymond Zenner. Kind uncle of J. J. Deja, Alexi...
Austin Lee Nitcher
Apr 17, 2026
Austin Lee Nitcher, age 25, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. Cherished son of Michael and Jessica Laity. Dear brother of Sherri (John) Spoonhour, Tyler (Savannah) Laity, Cayden Laity, and Payton Laity. Kind uncle of Elizabeth Spoonhour. Loving grandson of Pam and Glenn Derby, Jerry Nitcher, and Russell (late Mary) Laity. Also survived by many uncles, aunts...
Darryl R. Kooy
Apr 16, 2026
Darryl's funeral service will be livestreamed from First OPC YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@firstopcofsouthholland2510
Darryl R. Kooy, age 61, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Janet Kooy, nee Haak. Loving father of Abigail Kooy. Dear brother of Donna (Jon) Giusto and David (Barbara) Kooy. Brother-in-law of Doris (Scott) Trester. Kind...
