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William "Bill" H. Verkaik

William "Bill" H. Verkaik

Jul 13, 2020

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William “Bill” H. Verkaik, age 80, of South Holland, IL passed away, Monday, July 13, 2020.  Beloved husband of Carole Verkaik, nee Kansfield.  Loving father of Ken (Linda) Verkaik and Kari (Dennis) Todaro.  Devoted grandfather of Doug (Joy) Verkaik, Jill (Hector) Sanchez and John Elliot (Xuan) Todaro and...

Lawrence E. Jajowka

Lawrence E. Jajowka

Jul 12, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” E. Jajowka, age 72, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. Beloved husband of Judy Jajowka, nee Bohlsen. Loving father of Ray (Michelle) Jajowka, Scott (Tara) Jajowka, and Lauren (Aaron) Govert. Dear grandfather of Kyrstin, Amber, Jordan, Jenna, and Aleksandr.  Brother of Gerald (Lisa) Jajowka and Anita (John) Coon. Preceded in death by his...

Alberto Martinez

Alberto Martinez

Jul 11, 2020

Alberto Martinez was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico on September 17, 1936.  He married Maria Ovalle on August 18, 1957.  They were married 54 years until Maria’s death in 2011.  Alberto had immigrated to Chicago Heights, Illinois in the 50’s to work for the Ford Motor Company.  Later his wife, Maria, joined him in Chicago Heights and together...

Caroline D. Muscarella

Caroline D. Muscarella

Jul 11, 2020

Caroline D. Muscarella, nee Lenart, age 86, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Muscarella.  Loving mother of Stephen (Dawn) Muscarella, Lauren (George) Briggs, and Lea (Philip) Hayes. Proud grandmother of Mallory and Garrison. Dear sister of John (Melody) Lenart and the late Cecilia (late Richard) Jensen. Kind aunt of...

Marie J Bugajski

Marie J Bugajski

Jul 11, 2020

Marie J. Bugajski, nee Moss, age 85, of Lisle, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Frank H. Bugajski.  Loving mother of David, Daniel (Kimberley), Mark (Darlene), and Ken (Tricia) Bugajski.  Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Andrew (Julia), Alexis, Alexander (Nicole), Phillip, Lindsey (Logan-Gregg Little), Julianna, Matthew, Nicholas, and Krystka. ...

Luis Angel Sepulveda

Luis Angel Sepulveda

Jul 11, 2020

Luis Angel Sepulveda, age 22, of South Holland, IL passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.  Loving son of Jose Luis and Gloria Sepulveda. Loving brother of Esteban, Aaron, Allison, and Alexander.  Cherished nephew to many Aunts and Uncles and devoted cousin to many.

Visitation, Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral...

Lenora J. Mulder

Lenora J. Mulder

Jul 8, 2020

Lenora J. Mulder, nee Lagestee, age 96, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Martin Mulder.  Loving mother of Susan Eizenga, Ross (Kathy) Mulder, and Laura (Bob) Boomsma. Proud grandmother of Robert (Connie) Jorgensen, Michelle Jorgensen, Laura (Don) Merryman, Mark (Lindsey) Mulder, Philip (Laura) Mulder, Jon (Heidi) Mulder, Chris (Kelly)...

Kimberly D. Campbell

Kimberly D. Campbell

Jul 7, 2020

Kimberly D. Campbell, nee Noble, age 58, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Beloved wife of Robert Campbell. Loving mother of Robert Jr., Alexa, and Morgan Campbell.  Dear sister of Karma (William) Gleaves.  Cherished daughter of Mary Lu and the late William Noble.

Visitation Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m....

James P. Nordengreen, Sr.

James P. Nordengreen, Sr.

Jul 5, 2020

James “Jim” P. Nordengreen, Sr. age 73, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Nancy Nordengreen, nee Rutkowski, for 50 years. Loving father of Jennifer L. Nordengreen and James Nordengreen, Jr. Devoted grandfather of Anthony Cajas, Jasmine Cajas, Emilio (Sydney Kiss) Nordengreen, Marc Nordengreen and Kurtis Nordengreen.  Fond brother of Tom Nordengreen, William...

Ralph E. "Butch" Paolella

Ralph E. "Butch" Paolella

Jul 4, 2020

Ralph “Butch” E. Paolella , age 81, of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Father of Kim (Leon) Kotecki. Grandfather of Jason (Nicole), and Zachary (Courtney Perkins) Kotecki. Great grandfather of Leah Kotecki. Loving husband of Nancy Paolella and her family Mark (Kenna) Tieri, Brian (Joyce) Tieri, Colby,...

Pearl Marie Klein

Pearl Marie Klein

Jul 4, 2020

Pearl Marie Klein, nee Meneghin, age 96, longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 4, 2020.  Loving wife of the late George J. Klein. Devoted mother of George (Barbara) Klein, Angie (Wayne) Miles, and the late Jerrold (Elizabeth) Klein.  Proud Nona of Matthew (Rebecca) Miles, Mollie (Chris) Cameo, Jerry Klein, and Pete Klein; great-grandmother of...

Maria Antonia Nuño Sahagun

Maria Antonia Nuño Sahagun

Jul 4, 2020

Maria Antonia Nuño Sahagun, age 68, of Dyer, IN passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.  Beloved wife of Jose Sahagun. Loving mother of Rosario (Eduardo) Zambrano, Maria (Pedro) Rodriguez, and Luis (Rebecca) Sahagun.  Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Evelyn, Pedro, Eloise, Anthony, and Natalie.  Dear sister of 7 sisters and 3 brothers.  Visitation with family will be held Wednesday, July...

Margaret M Shane

Margaret M Shane

Jul 3, 2020

Margaret M. Shane, nee Burosh, age 95, of Steger, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward Shane. Loving mother of the late Kyle Shane and the late Cheryl Pisani. Cherished grandmother of Erin Pisani. Margaret will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be...

Ronald W Michalek

Ronald W Michalek

Jul 3, 2020

Ronald W. Michalek, age 77, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Beverly Michalek, nee Pease. Loving father of Kimberly (Richard) Jania and Laurie (Daniel) Berry. Cherished grandfather of Katelyn Jania and Ryan Berry. Dear brother of Delores (Richard) Knaack, the late Lucille Himes, and the late Diane Crowe. Fond...

Steven Michael Haak

Steven Michael Haak

Jul 3, 2020

Steven Michael Haak, age 24, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.  Loving son of Jon and Debra Haak.  Dear brother of Crystal (Kyle) Lute, Rachel Haak, Matthew Haak, and David Haak.  Grandson of Marjorie and the late John “Joe” Verbeek, and the late John and late Ida Haak. Loving nephew and cousin to many.

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Thomas Allen Cornwell

Thomas Allen Cornwell

Jul 2, 2020

Thomas Allen Cornwell, age 91, late of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2020.  Loving husband of Lois J. Cornwell, nee Magnuson.  Dearest father of Gregg Cornwell, Susan (James) Ricker, William Cornwell, and David (Lori) Cornwell.  Cherished grandfather of Amy (James) Laymon, Janine Ricker, and David (Kelsea) Ricker; great-grandfather of Connor and Molly Laymon, and Evelyn...

Stella R. Sargis

Stella R. Sargis

Jul 2, 2020

S tella R. Sargis, nee Foresta, age 90, late of Portage, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2020.  Loving wife of the late John Sargis.  Beloved mother of Linda (late Jerry) Licari, Bruce (late Pam) Sargis, Donna (partner Andrew) Bernier, Gale (Keith) Switzer, Laura (Paul) Wozniak, John (Becky) Sargis, and the late Robert...

Leatrice Joy Pagel

Leatrice Joy Pagel

Jul 2, 2020

Leatrice Joy Pagel, nee Mattson, age 93, of Cedar Lake, Indiana formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Fred Pagel. Loving mother of Bradley (Lisa) Pagel. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Tracie) Pagel, great grandmother of Brooklynne and Lily. Dear sister of Loretta Olsen. Leatrice was preceded in...

Mary Jean Thompson

Mary Jean Thompson

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Jean Thompson, nee Caldwell, age 97, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Thompson. Loving mother of Carolyn (Jack) Denny and Mark (Ashild) Thompson.  Devoted grandmother of Brian (Lisa) Denny and Brennan (Amanda) Denny and great-grandmother of Evan, Delia, Kendall, Mason, and Max.  A private family graveside service...

John Rangel, Sr.

John Rangel, Sr.

Jun 29, 2020

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John Rangel, Sr., age 92, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Velia Rangel, nee Perez.  Loving father of Diana (late Julian) Benedict, John Rangel Jr., Art (Jennifer) Rangel, Richard Rangel, and Tricia (late Alan) Jackson.  Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 24...

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