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Laverne Kampen
Jul 18, 2020
LaVerne Kampen, nee Dalenberg, age 97, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Howard Kampen. Loving mother of Ruth Kampen, Tom (Patty) Kampen, and John Kampen. Preceded in death by her parents John and Grace Dalenberg. LaVerne was loved by many and will be...
Kelvin L. Smotherman
Jul 16, 2020
Kelvin L. Smotherman, age 60, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Loving brother of Faye Janke, Fred (Rickie) Smotherman, and Joyce (David) Clark. Cherished uncle of many nieces, Nephews, and Great nieces and nephews. Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents; Calvin and Juanita Smotherman. He will be missed dearly by all...
William C. "Bill" Rosenwinkel
Jul 15, 2020
William C. Rosenwinkel, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Loving husband of Patricia A. Rosenwinkel, nee Skorupa. Devoted father of Pamela (Darrell) Robertson, and Charles (Julie) Rosenwinkel. Proud grandfather of Bryan Robertson, Brandon Robertson, Tiffany (Brian) Adams, William Rosenwinkel, and Joseph Rosenwinkel; great-grandfather of Rylee Adams, Kinsley Adams, and Brielle Powell. Dear...
Sylvia Marie Zawita
Jul 15, 2020
Sylvia Zawita, nee Calamari, age 88, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late John Zawita. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Zawita and Cindi (Max) Eaton. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Eaton, Heather (Scott Dehn) Eaton, and Jason Mahler. Dear sister of the late John Jr. (Dolores)...
George F Sedlacek
Jul 15, 2020
George Sedlacek, age 85, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Sedlacek and the late Bonnie Sedlacek. Loving father of Mary (John) Running, Mark (Katie) Sedlacek, Paul Sedlacek, Laura (John) Walton, the late Elizabeth (Don) Young, Robert (Cindy) Krumwiede, Larry (Debbie) Krumwiede, Linda (Gary) Radavich, Ron (Joy) Krumwiede....
Donald "Don" J. Mackel
Jul 14, 2020
Donald “Don” J. Mackel, age 89 of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Born February 12, 1931, Don was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and an employee of R.R. Donnelly & Son’s Chicago Lakeside Press. He was also a dedicated member of Thornton United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his loving companion...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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