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Jeanine J Kilbourn
May 17, 2020
Jeanine J. Kilbourn, nee Marrs, age 75, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Kilbourn. Loving mother of Robin Kilbourn and Mark (Carol) Kilbourn. Cherished grandmother of Shane, Kyla, Jesse, and Hanna. Dear aunt of Laurie Johnston. Jeanine was preceded in death by her sisters Deborah Marrs...
Eda B. Mannarelli
May 15, 2020
Eda Mannarelli, nee Danese, cherished wife and devoted mother, peacefully died the morning of May 15, 2020 at St. Anthony’s in Crown Point, IN. Eda, age 93, and living husband Enea, age 99, both born in a small village in Italy, southeast of Rome, celebrated their 75 th wedding anniversary on December 2, 2019.
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Robert M. Pavlick
May 15, 2020
Robert M. Pavlick, age 85, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Sauk Village and South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020. Robert was a United States Army Veteran. He will be dearly missed. Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel - 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. For more information, or to leave a message of condolence...
Elsie G. Klepper
May 15, 2020
Elsie G. Klepper, nee Biczo, age 90, of Harvey, IL passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Glen Klepper. Loving mother of Alan (Susan) Klepper and the late William Klepper and the late Thomas Klepper. Due to the current health concerns and restrictions a private graveside service will be held at Homewood Memorial Gardens...
Baldemar "Mike" Villarreal
May 14, 2020
Baldemar “Mike” Villarreal, age 77, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully May 14, 2020. Loving husband of 54 years of JoAnn M. Villarreal, nee Blokzyl. Devoted father of Marcia (Sylvia) of San Antonio, TX, and Michael (Lynn) of St. John, IN. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Jay), Michael (Jessica), and Jeremy; great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Alicia Lozano, Elvia...
Elisa Estrada
May 14, 2020
Elisa Ayala Estrada, age 81, of Harvey, IL passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Beloved wife of Rafael Estrada. Loving mother of Dolores, Gabriel, Marielena, Salvador, Maria, Isabel, Daniela, Leticia, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Liliana. Devoted grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Due to the health concerns of today a...
Adeline D. Johnson
May 13, 2020
Adeline D. Johnson, nee Szczepankiewicz, age 91, late of Sauk Village formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Loving wife of the late Robert E. Johnson. Devoted mother of Jacqueline (James) Slawnikowski, Michael (late Cathy) Johnson, Robert (Nancy) Johnson, and Diane (late James) Buoscio. Proud grandmother of James, Timothy, Mary, Jennifer, Michaela, Robert, Jaclyn,...
Joyce A. Nelson
May 12, 2020
Joyce A. Nelson, nee Devine, age 81, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Beloved wife of Harry N. Nelson. Loving mother of Candy (fiancé Brian Cozen) Mitseff, Jill (John) Detmar, Dean (Vanessa) Doty, and Neal (fiancé Sharon Starzak) Nelson. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her siblings Jean (Bill)...
Ann Marie Sorensen
May 12, 2020
Ann Marie Sorensen, nee Conroy, age 79, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 12, 2020. Dear longtime companion of John Olson. Loving mother of April (John) Zandy and the late Charles T. Sorensen. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Nicole (Sean), Amy, Ryan (Stephanie), Amber, Christopher, and Nina; great-grandmother of Jake and Natalie. Dearest sister of Charles...
Winnette Anker
May 12, 2020
Winnette “Net” Anker, nee DeYoung, age 102, of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Winnette was the oldest of five children born to William and Alice DeYoung. William was a farmer who lived and farmed on the corner of Rt. 6 and South Park Avenue all his life. Winnette’s great-grandfather, Hendrik...
Vincent A. Georgi
May 10, 2020
Vincent A. Georgi, age 94, of Crete, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Beloved husband of Delores Georgi, nee Haut. Loving father of Dominic (Linda) Georgi and Jimmy (Lynda) Georgi. Cherished grandfather of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his siblings Venturina and Carlo, and parents Dominic and Libby Georgi. Vincent was a proud...
Josephine C Heinze
May 10, 2020
Josephine C Heinze, nee Elardi, age 94, of Colorado Springs, CO, Formerly of Chicago Heights passed peacefully on May 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” M. Heinze. Loving mother of Jane (Jim) Schultz, Mickey (Rick) Hartig, Marielle (Joe) Zagone, Joan Selman, the late John Heinze Jr, and the late Mary Jo Heinze. Cherished Nana of 6....
Daniel E. Dowell
May 8, 2020
Daniel E. Dowell, age 57, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020. Daniel was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel – 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. For more information, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com or...
Frances Carmel Mossell
May 7, 2020
Frances Carmel Mossell, nee Ferguson "Gorge, Gorgeous Granny", age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2020. Fran is preceded in death by the love of her life, Allen Mossell and her sons, Marty, Mark, and her daughter Judy. She is survived by her children: Patricia (Joe) Sitarz, Shawn (Maureen), Dr. Dan (Sylvia), Jane...
Roger A. Hommes
May 5, 2020
Roger A. Hommes, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Arleta R. Hommes, nee Scharnhorst. Loving father of Alex M. (Nhi) Hommes, Cindy L. (Dave) Pomeroy, Brian E. (Kim) Hommes, and Sherrie L. Hommes (in glory). Cherished grandfather of Donovan Hommes, Sarah Zyvoloski, and Justin (Ginny), Jonathon (Karen), and...
Roy Herrmann Messerschmidt
May 5, 2020
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Roy Herrmann Messerschmidt passed away on May 5, 2020 in his home in Oak Brook, Illinois. He is survived by his adoring and inseparable wife, Yvonne Higgins, children Mara Morris (late Donald Morris), Stephen Messerschmidt (late Jeanine Messerschmidt), and Dionne Castillo (Antonio Castillo). Also...
Narissa Amber Nelson
May 4, 2020
Narissa Amber Nelson, 45, of South Holland, IL, passed away on May 4, 2020. Daughter of Mark W. Nelson and (late) Laura M. (Lyle) Nelson, sister of Norelle Nelson, mother of Amber Peterson and one grandchild. Narissa also left behind her long-time significant-other Charles Stettnisch. Narissa won her fight against cancer which left her disabled for many years, but...
Robert K. Furlong
May 3, 2020
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Robert K. Furlong, age 94, of Lansing, Illinois, passed away in the compassionate care of the Covid team at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Bob was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. An Army veteran, he served in WWII in China, Burma, and India, where he met and married his first wife, Moina....
Marjorie Lois Nydam Meyer
May 3, 2020
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Marjorie Lois Nydam Meyer, nee DeVries, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Willard August Nydam and the late Howard Dean Meyer. Loving mother of Mark August (Lynn) Nydam, the late Doug Darius (Sandra Nydam Monroe)...
Jack Rudolph Van Dam
May 2, 2020
Jack Rudolph Van Dam, age 85, of Crete, IL passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Jack was born on October 10, 1934 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Ella Van Dam, and several uncles and aunts. He is survived by many cousins.
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