George Donald Vroom
Nov 24, 2020
George “Donald” Vroom, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude A. Vroom, nee Van Baren. Loving father of Donald (Wendy) Vroom and Patricia (Louis) Gagliardi. Devoted grandfather of Donald Beau, Brady, Myles, and Maisy Vroom and Michael, David, Matthew, and Andrew Gagliardi. ...
Lorraine B. Swart
Nov 23, 2020
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The Lord Jesus called Lorraine to His heavenly home on Monday, November 23, 2020. Lorraine was born in Chicago, IL on September 23, 1927 to Stanley and Ragnhild (Pryts) Jacobs. She grew up in Roseland with three brothers and one sister. Lorraine met her husband Andy in kindergarten and they married...
Francisco Javier Sanchez
Nov 22, 2020
Francisco Javier Sanchez, age 48, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. Devoted father of Cynthia Ann (Matthew), Kasandra Renae (Kevin), Alexia Rachel (Alex), Magdalena Ana, Francisco Javier Jr., Roberto Diego, Sebastian Guadalupe, Marina (Joseph), and James. Loving son of Roberto and the late Ana Sanchez. Cherished grandfather of Knightly Evan, Keegan Elliott, Kessa...
Marian Botma
Nov 20, 2020
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Marian Botma, nee Schoon, age 89, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harold Botma. Loving mother of Kevin (Patricia) Botma, late Darlene J. Free, and the late Dean Botma. Cherished grandmother of David (Juli) Boersma, Allison (Mike) Rosinski, Derrick (Christine) Haan, Kendra...
Mary J. Niven
Nov 20, 2020
Mary J. Niven, age 76, of Manteno, IL, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Niven. Loving mother of Kathy (late Timothy) White, Ann (Stanley) Wiater, and the late John A. Niven. Cherished grandmother of Tiffani (Rob) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jena (Alberto) Perez, Andrew (Erika) Wiater,...
Etta V. Gabriel
Nov 20, 2020
Etta V. Gabriel, nee Johnson, age 95, of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank Gabriel. Loving mother of Rosemary Gabriel, Shirley (Frank) Salerno, and Marilyn (Charles) Bertucci. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents John Wesley and Annie Leona Johnson. Etta was loved...
Frank M. Fry Sr.
Nov 19, 2020
Frank M. Fry. Sr, age 93, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary Ann T. Fry, nee Mack. Devoted father of Frank (Mary Jo) Fry Jr., Mary Elizabeth Fry, Thomas (Cheryl) Fry, and John (Mary) Fry. Proud grandfather of Michelle, Jeanine, Tyler (Erin), Megan (fiancé...
Edward E. Johnston
Nov 19, 2020
Edward Johnston, age 86, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Esther Elizabeth Johnston nee Siefert. Loving father of Carolyn Johnston, Edward (Frances) Johnston, Michael (Candice Justice) Johnston, and the late Robert Johnston. Cherished grandfather of Terra (Joe Senese) Morganelli, Robert (Bethany Rogers) Morganelli, Russell Johnston, David Johnston, and Jenna Johnston....
Irene G. Vogel
Nov 19, 2020
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Irene G. Vogel, nee Brown, age 102, of Crete, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Vogel. Loving mother of Denny (late Alice) Vogel, Joane (Gilbert) Evers, Bill Vogel, Bob (Sherry) Vogel, Jim (Barbara) Vogel, Janis...
Michael Edward Boo
Nov 18, 2020
Michael Boo, 65 of Chesterton, formerly of Steger passed away peacefully, November 18, 2020. Loving brother of Barry Boo. Dear son of Hilmer E. and Marilyn Boo nee Pennington. Cherished nephew of many aunts and uncles. Michael will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside Service will be held directly at Evergreen Hill...
Ronna M. Eisengart
Nov 18, 2020
Ronna M. Eisengart, nee Morgan, age 71, of Steger, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Loving mother of Norman (Jodi) Eisengart and Kimberly Kozub. Cherished grandmother of Kaela Eisengart, Cora Eisengart, Austin Eisengart, and Jacob Dunn. Dear sister of Vicki (Joe) Smith, Scott Morgan, and the late Dale (late Sheila) Morgan. Beloved daughter of Lorabelle (late Thomas)...
William (Booger) T. Thompson
Nov 17, 2020
William (Booger) T. Thompson, age 85, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife Marti Thompson, nee Lawson; his children Chuck (Jackie) McCrary, Greg (Trinette) McCrary, the late Mike McCrary, Judy Rietveld, Bill Thompson, Bob Thompson, and Jane Mullner. Grandfather of Jessica, Clint, Kaitlyn, Ray, Becky, Tyler, and...
Ruth E. Banks
Nov 16, 2020
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Visitation Saturday, November 28, 2020 from 9:00 until time of Private Family Service 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. Dyer, IN (The funeral service will be live streamed from our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH ) . Interment Mt. Glenwood Memory Gardens South – Glenwood, IL. (In consideration of...
Henry H. Triezenberg
Nov 16, 2020
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Henry H. Triezenberg, age 87, of Beecher, IL, entered into glory Monday, November 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Violet Triezenberg, nee DeBoer. Loving father of John (Darlene) Triezenberg, Jake (Cheri) Triezenberg, Jayne Leland, and Kim Seville. Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. ...
William J. Rietveld
Nov 13, 2020
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William “Bill” J. Rietveld age 90 of Chicago Heights, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Marting) Rietveld. Loving father of Patty (Chuck) Hamby and the late Steven Rietveld. Devoted grandfather of Kelly DeYoung,...
Becky A. Gilkey
Nov 12, 2020
Becky A. Gilkey, age 64, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020. Beloved companion of Daniel Fluharty. Dear sister to William Wallin and Kristy. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel. For...
Andrew "Andy" Fennema, Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
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Andrew “Andy” Fennema, Jr., age 89, of Lansing, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lois J. Fennema, nee Van Zuidam. Loving father of Dan (Joni) Fennema, Steve (Char) Fennema, and Jeff (Lois) Fennema....
Andre Nauta
Nov 11, 2020
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Andre Nauta, age 62, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Adored husband of Erin Nauta, nee Wise. Dear brother of Ria (Mark) Beezhold, Sytze (Donna) Nauta, Bill (Bonnie) Nauta, and the late Irene (Larry) Bommelje. Kind uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces...
Gwen E. Small
Nov 10, 2020
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Gwen Small, nee Brook, age 69, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Loving wife of Jack W. Small. Devoted mother of Steven Small, Kristin (Tony) Swigon, and Ryan (Allison) Small. Proud grandmother of Bentley, Sawyer, and Spencer. Dearest sister of Debbie (Larry) Weiner, Wendy (late...
Marjorie G. Verbeek
Nov 9, 2020
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Marjorie G. Verbeek, nee Schaap, age 90, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John “Joe” Verbeek. Loving mother of Elaine (John) Cope, Debra (Jon) Haak, Sharon (Prakesh) Ramsamooj, John Robert Verbeek, and...
