Imelda Hernandez
March 29, 2021
Imelda Hernandez, age 89, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ramon Hernandez. Loving mother of Ramon (Joan) Hernandez, Xavier (Dolores) Hernandez, the late Chester Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, and Imelda Froeter. Cherished grandmother of Keith, Kimberly, Michelle, Daniel, Christopher, Adam, and Stephanie. Great-grandmother of Cynthia, Alex, Jocelyn, Mya, Hunter,...
Maria Josefina Zoruba
March 26, 2021
Maria Josefina Zoruba, nee Toledo, age 77, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 26, 2021. Wife of Sergio O. Zoruba. Devoted mother of Serge (Jennifer) Zoruba. Dearest sister of Julio Toledo. Private Services.
Harold R. Weidenaar
March 26, 2021
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Harold R. Weidenaar, age 101, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Marcella Weidenaar, nee Madderom. Devoted father of Kenneth (Linda) Weidenaar, Cheryl (Philip) Bradon, Ronald (Nancy) Weidenaar, and Kristine (Jack) Olthoff. Proud grandfather of Dawn (Todd) Koster, Jeff (Rachel) Weidenaar,...
Laverne Skarupa
March 22, 2021
LaVerne Skarupa, nee Feltenberger, age 92, of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John F. Skarupa. Loving mother of Mark Anthony (Hope) Skarupa, Linnea (Dave) Grombka, and John Anthony (Carla) Skarupa. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer Nicole Skarupa, Dustin Jared Skarupa, Melissa Skaro, Joseph Skaro, Laura (Al) Wachowski, Johnny...
Ronald Nichols
March 21, 2021
Ronald Nichols, age 79, of Crete, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Beloved husband of Penelope Nichols, nee Mack, whom he married on December 31, 1960. Loving father of Tanya Johnson and Eric (Lisa) Nichols. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin Weakley, Sara (Joel) Franklin, Shelby (Dustin) Essington, Jonathan Nichols, and Emily Nichols. Dear brother of Kenneth R. Nichols,...
Barbara Ann Nosker
March 21, 2021
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Barbara Ann Nosker, nee Francisco, age 92, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Nosker. Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Nosker, Lynn (Yannis) Cladis, and Susan (Joe) Friedrich. Cherished grandmother of Terry Saberhagen, Erik (Lovelle) Nosker, Ryan Nosker...
John Anthony Brennan
March 20, 2021
John Anthony Brennan, age 79, of Steger, IL, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Claudia Ann Brennan, nee Kellberg. Loving father of the late Michelle R. Dougherty, John A. (Kristen) Brennan, Melissa (Jeffrey) Cayce, Amanda (Matthew) Rohder, Matthew (Melanie) Brennan, and Annie Brennan. Cherished grandfather of Cimmon, Emily, Madelynn, Finnian, Liam, Quinnlin, Declan, Abigael,...
Wanda L. Mullins
March 17, 2021
Wanda L. Mullins, age 80, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Dear cousin of Marlin (Barbara) Richards and the late Stan (late Linda) Richards; great-cousin of James (Amie) Richards, Donna (Sean) Trost, Denise (Chad) Murphy, and Juli (Billy) Bains with many more aunts, uncles, and cousins in the South. Loving daughter of the late Frank...
James A. Olthoff
March 17, 2021
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James A. Olthoff, age 83, of Munster, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Marilyn Olthoff, nee Van Beek. Loving father of Anne (Barry) DeYoung, Tim (Kathy) Olthoff, Steve (Diane)...
Ruth M. Szromba
March 16, 2021
Ruth Szromba, nee Roszak, age 89, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully March 16, 2021. Loving wife of the late Michael J. Szromba. Devoted mother of Kim Szromba. Dearest sister of Leonard (Jeri) Roszak, the late Stanley (late Dolores) Roszak, late Helen (late Edward) Borkowski, late George (late Mary) Roszak, and the late Dorothy (late Peter) Orzelski. Kind...
Edward Donald Cepela
March 13, 2021
The Funeral Service for Edward will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. Livestream will begin around 11:55 a.m. on Friday. Follow the link. https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel
Edward Donald Cepela, age 91, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Cepela, nee Sparks. Loving father of Edward Cepela Jr.,...
Oliver "Ollie" Blanchard
March 11, 2021
Oliver “Ollie” Blanchard, age 95, of Dolton, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Martha Blanchard nee Warren. Loving father of Lenore, Maria, Oliver, Isabella, Roberto, Juanita, Joseph and Denise. Oliver was a cherished grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle to many. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Irma Blanchard, daughter Marie and...
Claudia De La Torre
March 10, 2021
Claudia De La Torre, age 41, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Visitation to be held Monday, March 15, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits - Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475. Interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in...
Dora Haak
March 9, 2021
Dora Haak, nee Nieuwenhuis, age 97, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Haak. Loving mother of Janet (Darryl) Kooy and Doris (Scott) Trester. Devoted grandmother of Alison Trester, Abigail Kooy, Scott (Lisa) Trester, Jeffrey Trester, David (Marianne) Trester, and Michael (Allison) Trester and...
Doris D. Newbury
March 8, 2021
Doris D. Newbury, age 89, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Lowell Newbury. Loving mother of Raymond Newbury and Robert Newbury. Cherished grandmother of Megan Therese and Nicole Lee Newbury. Dear sister of the late Emil Vandom Jr. and the late Mary Lee Rusher. Loving daughter of the late...
Steven Michael Moran
March 5, 2021
Steven Michael Moran, age 46, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021. Beloved companion of Jennifer White Goehrig. Loving son of Ann Marie (late James O.) Moran. Dear brother of Christine (Radu) Fega and the late James (Bridget) Moran. Caring step-father of Noah Goehrig. Cherished uncle of Sabrina Fega, Benjamin, Dolton and Flynn Moran. ...
Joseph W. Bijak Jr.
March 4, 2021
The Funeral Service for Joseph will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. Livestream will begin around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday Follow the link. https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel
Joseph W. Bijak Jr., age 75 of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, March 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathleen Bijak. Loving father of Kori Schmidt, Brian Bijak, Jill Bijak and...
Kathryn Jean Wolff
March 4, 2021
** A memorial service to celebrate Kathie's life will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Chicago West Side Christian School - 1240 South Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60623. The service will be outside and a meal outside will follow. **
Kathryn (Kathie) Jean Wolff (Elzinga) was born on January...
Stanley "Ski" Walter Szykowny, Sr.
March 2, 2021
Stanley “Ski” Walter Szykowny Sr., age 76, of Saint John, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Jean Szykowny, nee Nelson. Loving father of Stanley “Ski” (Kelly) Szykowny Jr. and Kristin (Aaron) Scamehorn. Cherished grandfather of Brittney Szykowny, Jessica (Adam) Swetlik, Kaitlin Scamehorn, and Evan Scamehorn. Devoted great-grandfather of Della and Theo. Dear...
Patrick John Dillon
February 28, 2021
Patrick John Dillon, age 60 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, February 28, 2021. Beloved son of Josephine (late Roger Thomas) Dillon; loving brother of Douglas William Dillon. Denise (Robert) Costalunga and the late Dorothy Ann Dillon; cherished uncle of Matthew Costalunga, Michelle Costalunga, Dana (Andrew) Suhre, Darcy Dillon and Dayla Dillon. Patrick was a loving and kind...
