James M. Webster
May 19, 2025
James M. Webster was born on November 18, 1944 to Willie James Webster Sr. and Rosa H. Webster in Montgomery, Alabama.
As an adult, James confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and recently rededicated his life to him.
For many years, James worked as a dock worker...
Janet Marie Hoevker
May 18, 2025
Janet Marie Hoevker nee Polacek, age 76, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. Loving mother of Walter J. (Suzette) Hoevker Jr., Tammy (George) Hoff and Scott (Isabel) Hoevker. Cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Tyler, Walter III and Nicholas. Great-grandmother of Paxon, Paislee, Greyson, Parklen and Luxen. Dear sister of Ed Polacek, Joel Polacek and Chuck (Nansi)...
Frank Diaz
May 18, 2025
Frank “The Tank” Diaz, age 77, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Jean Diaz, nee Przystal. Loving father of Danielle (Michael) Mendoza, Lisa Diaz, Jonathan Diaz, and Timothy Diaz. Dear brother of the late Carmen (late Ron) Wallace, Guadalupe De Luna, Augustin (Trina) Diaz, and Julian Diaz Jr. Kind uncle of...
Judith L. Dalenberg
May 17, 2025
Judith L. Dalenberg, nee Brouwers, age 77, of Western Springs, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Beloved wife of Jack Dalenberg. Dear mother of David (Elizabeth) Dalenberg, Jennifer (Paul) Stockbridge, and Deborah (Kevin) Eskew. Loving grandmother of Callum Dalenberg, Grace Dalenberg, Jane Stockbridge, Luke Stockbridge, Kamryn Eskew,...
Richard M. Bonnema
May 15, 2025
Richard M. Bonnema, age 95, of Beecher, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Martha Bonnema, nee Schoonveld. Devoted father of Donald (Nancy) Bonnema, Sandy Bonnema, Marge Bonnema, and John (Eileen) Bonnema. Proud grandfather of Christine (Mark) Alexander, Karen (Derrick) Schimming, Danielle (Vance) Venhuizen, Jaclene Bonnema, and Kylie...
Elvia Rodriguez
May 14, 2025
Elvia Rodriguez, age 81, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Loving mother of Rosemary (late Lon) Gonzalez, Richard (Betty) Velez, the late Lourdes Rodriguez, the late Maria (Andres) Betancourt and Alicia (John Pacelli) Arredondo. Cherished grandmother of Erik, Richey, Andy Jr., Jennifer, Chico, Carlos, Monica, Sara and Maria and great-grandmother of 19 great-grandchildren. Dear sister...
Randy Huscher
May 12, 2025
Randy Louis " Rainbow" Huscher passed away on May 12, 2025, in Schererville, Indiana, at the age of 56. Born on March 1, 1969, in Blue Island, Illinois, Randy brought light and laughter to those around him throughout his life.
He built a respected career as a highly trained security executive and trainer. His dedication to safety...
Beth E. Wierzbicki
May 12, 2025
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH Beth E. Wierzbicki, nee Kulberg, age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Loving mother of Alison (Tony) Scott, Molly (Eddie Martinez) Wierzbicki, and Evan (Rebecca Kazi) Wierzbicki. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Julius, Arlo and Rebel. Dear sister of Steven Kulberg and Sarah...
Barbara A. Mandel
May 11, 2025
Barbara A. Mandel, nee Tucker, age 78, of Beecher, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Beloved wife of Rev. Warren G. Mandel. Loving mother of Rebecca Mandel and Jonathan Mandel. Dear sister of the late Alan Tucker. Preceded in death by her parents John and Lois Tucker. Barbara was loved by all...
Dale A. Dekker
May 7, 2025
Dale A. Dekker, age 72, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Loving father of Melissa Kenney, Derek (Kali) Dekker, and Cary Dekker. Proud grandfather of Kirsten and Cameron. Devoted son of Irene and the late Arnold Dekker. Dear brother of the late Lou (Lori) Dekker, late Arnold Wayne “Butch” (late Halina) Dekker, and David (Brenda)...
James D. Laskarin
May 6, 2025
James D. Laskarin, age 92, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Josephine Laskarin, nee Machura. Loving father of Dr. Lisa Laskarin and the late David John Laskarin. Grandfather of the late Mark Laskarin. Dear brother of Shirley (late Edward) Novak, the late Joseph (late Ann) Laskarin, late John (late Margaret) Laskarin,...
James Wayne Huizenga
May 6, 2025
James Wayne Huizenga, age 68, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved brother of Henry J. (late Marsha), and sister and brother-in-law Marilou and Kevin Ooms. Cherished uncle of Kevin Huizenga, Doug and Lisa Vander Molen, Julie Ooms, Sara and Jonathan Ellison, Justin and Amanda Ooms. Dear great-uncle to Ella,...
Ann C. Stepanian
May 2, 2025
Ann C. Stepanian, nee Hearne, age 63, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, May 2, 2025. Loving wife of Brian Stepanian. Devoted mother of Ben Stepanian, John (Kelly) Stepanian, Megan (Brett) Stepanian, Sally Stepanian, and Katherine Stepanian. Cherished grandma of Mila, Finley, and future baby Stepanian. Precious daughter...
Dwight Arthur Childress
May 1, 2025
Dwight Arthur Childress was born on September 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL, to James and Sena Childress. He was the fifth of six siblings. In 1970, at the age of six, his family moved from Chicago’s inner city to suburban Dolton, IL. Dwight was active in the community he played baseball and joined cub scouts and was confirmed as...
Gerald A. Mc Hugh
Apr 30, 2025
Gerald Arthur McHugh, age 82, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL passed away, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Loving father of Sarah McHugh. Dear brother of Catherine (late Ray) Rossi, and Mary Ann (late Rudy) LaRotunda. Loving uncle of Colleen (James) Toney, Ray (Lynn) Rossi, Carleen Miketinas, Joshua Miketinas, Cathleen McHugh, Skylar Claussen, and Paul Claussen....
Maria S. Acevedo
Apr 29, 2025
Maria Acevedo, age 86, of Glenwood, IL, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Anacleto Acevedo. Devoted mother of Ricardo Acevedo, Daniel Acevedo, Juan Acevedo, and Alicia (Joel) Oliva. Proud grandmother of Christina Acevedo, Rosita Acevedo, Teresa Acevedo, Ariel Acevedo, Daniel Acevedo Jr., Andrew Acevedo, Clara Rosa Molina, Anna Cecilia Melendrez,...
Terry L. Lafond
Apr 28, 2025
Terry L. LaFond, age 70, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved husband for 39 years of Margaret “Peggy” LaFond nee Creighton. Loving father of Heather, Haley, Tricia and Aaron. Dear brother of Linda, Duane and Maurice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Jean and Clinton LaFond and his...
Douglas Paul Blankenberger
Apr 28, 2025
Douglas Paul Blankenberger, age 73, of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Helen Blankenberger nee Bijak. Loving father of Joseph Paul Blankenberger, Anna Catherine (Joe) Sampley, Michael John (Erin) Blankenberger and Emily Rose (Aaron Edwards) Blankenberger. Cherished Opa of Brynne Mason, Lukas Blankenberger, Eleanor Blankenberger, Stella Sampley and Judah Sampley. Dear...
Gayle B. Simnick
Apr 28, 2025
Gayle B. Simnick, nee Grosskurth, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Albert Simnick. Loving mother of Brian Simnick, the late Keith Simnick, Christopher (Rick Rhinehart) Simnick, the late David Simnick, Mary Ann Simnick, Martha (Jack) Dal Santo, Peter Simnick, and Cathy Simnick. Devoted grandmother of Keith Brown, Albert...
Joan W. Richmond
Apr 27, 2025
Joan W. Richmond, nee Salapski, age 89, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved wife of Allen Richmond. Loving mother of Nancy (James) Bathurst, Susan (Tim) Hartwell, and Jan (Howard) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kathy Bathurst, Michael Bathurst, Dayne (Nicole) Hartwell, Jennifer Bendy, Andrew (Nicole) Smith, Rachel (Kyle) Norris, Jeremy Bendy, Whitney...
