Donald J. Green age 72 of Steger, IL, passed away December 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Carol Green nee Pollack. Loving father of Regina (David) Soto, Sherry (Timothy) Doyle, Lisa Green, Michael (Jeanette) Fitzsimmons, Susan Green, Timothy Fitzsimmons, Kathryn (Keith) Reynolds, Michael (Melissa) Green, and the late Donald Tuffy Green. Cherished grandfather of fifteen grandchildren. Visitation Sunday December 27th from 2:00 " 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes " Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger). Visitation Monday from 10:00 until time of service 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church " Chicago Heights, IL. Interment private. Memorial to St. Paul Lutheran School (330 Highland Dr. Chicago Heights, IL appreciated. Donald retired from Chicago Finished Metals with 40 years of service, with 26 years of perfect attendance, and he was the first recipient of the Ken Jahn Award of Excellence. Donald was also a faithful member of Hope Lutheran Church for 32 years. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com