Eugene J. Smith
July 16, 2021
Eugene J. Smith, age 91, of Schererville, formerly of Dyer and St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, July 16, 2021. Loving husband of 70 years to Josephine A. Smith, nee Thomas. Devoted father of Sandra (Bradley) Snearly-Vosberg, Debbie (Richard) Fielder, and Garret (Susan) Smith. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Jaclyn (Brandon), Darren (Anne), Lauren, and Dennis (Taylor); great-grandfather...
Leslie A. "Les" Thatcher
July 15, 2021
Leslie A. “Les” Thatcher, age 78, late of Dyer, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, July 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Sharon K. Thatcher, nee Hook. Loving father of Christina Johannessen (Thatcher) and Todd (Jenny) Thatcher. Proud grandfather of T.J., Quinn, Charlotte Johannessen, Michael, Noah, and Tabitha Thatcher. Dear brother of...
Victoria A. Goluszek
July 14, 2021
Victoria A. Goluszek, age 68, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Loving sister of Theresa Stewart and Anthony Goluszek. Kind aunt of Christina, Austin, Clayton, and Travis. Dear friend of Lotus D’Andrea. Preceded in death by her parents Victor T. and Sophie Goluszek. Victoria was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
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Jean H. Deyoung
July 14, 2021
The funeral service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Jean H. DeYoung, nee Klooster, age 93, formerly of Lansing, IL and Dyer, IN and in recent years of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Boersma and the late William DeYoung. ...
Carol J. Dinan
July 13, 2021
Carol J. “Weazel” Dinan, nee Ellsworth, age 69, of South Chicago Heights, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Beloved wife of Christopher Dinan. Loving mother Christopher D. (Denise) Dinan and Allison Joy Dinan. Cherished grandmother of Darian Cooper and Sydney Dinan; great grandmother of Alana Cooper. Dear sister of Mary (Frank)...
James Louis Klyczek
July 13, 2021
James Louis Klyczek, age 60, of Steger, Illinois, owner of Nature’s Way Taxidermy, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Julie Klyczek. Loving father of Alyssa Klyczek. Dear brother of John (late Angie) Klyczek and brother-in-law to Richard (late Cheryl) Pica. Cherished nephew of Uncle Bob (late Angie) Klyczek, Aunt Sharon Hogeveen, and Aunt...
Joan B. Ipema
July 12, 2021
Joan Beth Ipema, nee Jongsma, age 74, of Beecher, IL entered into eternal glory on Monday, July 12, 2021, following several years of declining health. Beloved wife of 56 years of Alvin Ipema. Loving mother of Mark (Cindy) Ipema, Paul (Karin) Ipema, Caroline (Mike) Bultema, David (Patricia) Ipema, and Daniel (Kimberly) Ipema. Grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 7. Dear...
Robert G. Carlson
July 11, 2021
Robert G. Carlson, age 94, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Beloved significant other to Sharon Nolan and her children, Brett Fisher and the late Brian (late Kristine) Fisher. Dear cousin of Arlene (late Lee) Thurow and to many others. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was...
Imogene M Cardwell
July 10, 2021
Imogene M Cardwell, nee Milam, age 94, of Dyer, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Beloved wife of 64 years to Rev. Charles Edward Cardwell. Loving mother of Darlene Conner. Cherished grandmother of Jared, Tiffany, and Seth (Jenny) Conner. Devoted great grandmother of Khloe Jean, Nolan Joshua, Aurora Marie, and Anthony...
Mary V. Akers
July 10, 2021
Mary V. Akers, nee Carmichael, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Norman Akers. Loving mother of the late Sandy (late Karen) Akers, late Randy Akers, Alice Akers, Danny (Nina) Akers, Bunny (John) Guyer, and Lance (Lisa) Akers. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear...
Marvin W. Permenter Jr
July 9, 2021
Marvin W. Permenter Jr., age 49, of Florida, formerly of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021. Marvin leaves behind the love of his life, Trisha Hand. Beloved father of Seth Permenter Jr. Loving son of Beverly (late Daniel) Briney and the late Marvin Permenter Sr. Loving brother of Crystal (Erik Massie) Briney, Kimberly (Mitchel Navarro)...
Rita Mae Vohs
July 7, 2021
Rita Mae Vohs, nee Tolin, age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Loving mother of Theresa (William) Keys, Roberta (Brad) Newlin, Keith (Cheryl) Jennings, and Kathleen (Steven) Bobinski. Cherished grandmother of Cassandra, Ryan, Andrew, Jamie, Jessica, Katherine, late Megan, and the late Alexandra. Great-GiGi of Evan, Liam, Alexandra, Hayden, and Grayson. Dear sister...
Scott A. Leigh
July 4, 2021
Capt. Scott A. Leigh , a United Airlines pilot for over 31 years, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Scott was born on February 11, 1960 in Arlington, Virginia to parents Roger Leigh and Sonjo Zollars Leigh (Cronson). Springfield, Illinois became his home at an early age, graduating from Southeast High...
Rosemarie Garza
July 4, 2021
Rosemarie Garza, age 22, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Beloved daughter of Ramiro Jr. and Laura Garza. Dear sister of Kimberly Garza and Ramiro Garza III. Visitation Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL. Prayer service Friday, July...
Katherine Marie Frank
July 3, 2021
Katherine Marie Frank , nee Doherty, age 77, of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Beloved wife of Ronald Frank. Loving mother of John (Nancy) Boomsma, Gerald (Ann) Boomsma, Katherine Boomsma, and Tamatha (Brian) Penney. Cherished grandmother of David (Amanda Cast) Boomsma, Ronald Penney, Angelina Penney, Abigail Penney, and Ainsley Penney. ...
Maria Concepcion Iribarren
July 2, 2021
Maria Concepcion Iribarren , age 74, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Jose Iribarren. Loving mother of Arturo (Sherri) Puente, Frank Puente, and Nicolasa Iribarren. Cherished grandmother of Isabel Figueroa, Daniel Figueroa, Emma Puente, Shelby Puente, Hipolito Puente,...
Stephen P. Shymkus Sr.
June 30, 2021
Stephen Paul Shymkus Sr., age 63, of Sauk Village, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Beloved father of Stephen Shymkus Jr. Dear brother of Susan Shymkus. Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Hideko Shymkus and siblings; Mark, Margaret, and Allen. Stephen was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Memorial gathering Saturday,...
Lisa Ann Carter
June 30, 2021
Lisa Ann Carter, nee Seals, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Beloved wife of over 51 years to William L. Carter Sr. Loving mother of William L. (Lori) Carter Jr., Ryan (Amy) Carter, and Micah (Beren) Carter. Dear grandmother of Quinn, Cole, and Keaton. Loving sister of Rosa (Carl) Fleck, Ken...
Raymond Dante Flamini
June 29, 2021
Raymond Dante Flamini , age 77, of Steger, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Antoinette Flamini, nee DePietro. Loving father of Paula (Eugene Timmer) Flamini and Danielle (Jason) Sharpe. Cherished grandfather of Sofia and Jaxson Sharpe. Dear brother of John (Doris) Flamini and Joanne (late...
Gordon M. Pierce
June 29, 2021
Gordon M. Pierce, age 84, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Pierce, nee Lach. Loving father of Scott (Bernadette) Pierce. Preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Gladys Pierce. Gordon was a high school Math teacher for 42 years at Thornton and Thornwood. He loved sports,...
