Stephen D Gurney Jr.
Nov 9, 2019
Stephen D. Gurney Jr., age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, November 9, 2019. Beloved father of Stephen (Cynthia) Gurney and Pamala Gurney. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Stephanie, Melanie, and Jacob Gurney. Dear brother of Robert Gurney, late Shirley Panici and the late Rosemary Adams-Sutton. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond son of the late Stephen...
Clarence "Klaas" Verbeek
Nov 8, 2019
Clarence “Klaas” Verbeek, age 98, of Munster, IN, formerly of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2019, surrounded by his children. Clarence was born in the Netherlands September 30, 1921 to John and Edith Verbeek. He immigrated to the United States in 1927. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Loving husband of 72...
Judith Ann Veenstra
Nov 8, 2019
Judith Ann Veenstra, nee Johnson, age 73, late of Lansing, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 8, 2019. Beloved wife of Rev. Gerrit Veenstra. Loving mother of Jeff (Rebecca) Veenstra, Amy Veenstra, Ron (Melissa) Veenstra, and Kristin Veenstra. Proud grandmother of Steven, Emma, Zoey, and Ian Veenstra. Dearest sister of Nancy Johnson, Ed...
Donna J. Fritzsche
Nov 5, 2019
Donna Fritzsche, nee Shepherd, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was seventy-six. Donna was born March 28, 1943, and was a life-long resident of the Chicago-area, settling in South Holland with her husband Jim, who preceded her in death. She was an accomplished secretary, retiring from The Mitchell Corporation, and was a member of Village...
Robert J. Derks
Nov 3, 2019
Robert J. Derks, age 86, of Lansing, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Eleanor Derks, nee Harmsen. Loving father of Daniel (Marilyn) Derks, Craig (Marisa) Derks, Jerry (Karen) Derks, and Linda (Jeffrey) Colvin. Proud grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 23. Dearest brother of Janell...
Gerrit Eylander
Nov 3, 2019
Gerrit Eylander, age 91, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Eylander, nee Boersma. Loving father of Everett Eylander, Tim (Deb) Eylander, and Denise (Paul) Pollachek. Dear grandfather of Victoria, Kris, Rebecca, Amanda, Jacob, Jordan, Jared, and Jade and many great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Thomas (late Gail)...
Ronald H. Mcclain
Nov 1, 2019
Ronald Howard McClain, age 82, long-time resident of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully November 1, 2019. Beloved husband of Peggy O’Neal McClain nee Gipson for 60 years. Loving father of Frances Lee (Lisa Salvadore) McClain, Scott O’Neal (Lisamarie) McClain, Stephen Wesley McClain, and the late Duane Howard McClain. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (Matthew) Stuckey, Victoria, and Thomas; Great-grandfather...
Phyllis L. Van Milligan
Nov 1, 2019
Phyllis L. Van Milligan, nee DeYoung, age 90, late of Crete, IL formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Van Milligan. Loving mother of Judi (Ron) Smallwood, Glen (Connie) Van Milligan, Janice (Nelvin) Brons, Marcia (Dr. James) Bednar, Mary (Allan) Jones, Paula (Randy) Novak, Joan (Brian) Molloy, June...
Ronald E. Lucas
Oct 31, 2019
Ronald E Lucas, age 76, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Lucas nee Cullen. Loving father of Lisa Chrystall, David Lucas, and the late Jeffrey Lucas, step-father of Terry (late Ron) Ringman and Tim (Kim) Gerrity. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dear brother of Cathy...
Oscar R. Garcia
Oct 31, 2019
Oscar R. Garcia, age 85, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Lydia Garcia nee Reyes. Loving father of L. Mae (Bert) Rivera, Lory Sutherland, and Vicki Garcia. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Dear brother of Grace Martinez and Beatrice Zuniga. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Irwin D. Eiskamp
Oct 30, 2019
Irwin D. Eiskamp, age 90, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 30, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Doris Mae Eiskamp nee Albert. Loving father of Karen (Brian) Goddard and Kathy (Russell) Heusmann. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Watson, Megan (Michael) Rons, Matthew Heusmann, and Nichole Heusmann. Great grandfather of Henry Rons and Quinn Rons. Dear brother of...
Joyce Paulette Warneke
Oct 30, 2019
Joyce Warneke, nee Powers, age 78, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully, October 30, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward A Warneke Jr. Loving mother of Timothy (Jennifer) Warneke, Jamie (Timothy) Frost, Joel (Lynn) Warneke, Jessica (Mark) Smiser, and the late Tammy L. Miller. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by...
Roy B. Pierce
Oct 29, 2019
Roy B. Pierce, age 84, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, October 29, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Pierce nee Kirkpatrick. Loving father of Fred (Laura) Pierce, Joan Pierce, Kathleen (Steve) Bates, and the late Mary Pierce. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Regina S. Dekker
Oct 29, 2019
Regina S. Dekker, nee Pilkins, age 70, late of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Cornelius “Cos” Dekker. Devoted mother of Donna (Anthony) Amadio, Janet Littleton; step-mother of Michael Dekker, Blair (Karen) Dekker, Kathy (Brian) Middleton, and the late Craig Littleton. Loving daughter of Ruby and the late William Pilkins. Proud grandmother...
Jan M. "John" Puszkiewicz
Oct 29, 2019
Jan M. "John" Puszkiewicz, age 75, late of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Visitation Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. ...
Carl E. Swenson
Oct 29, 2019
Carl E. Swenson, age 62, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Dear brother of Marie (Tom) Kavalauskas, Peter Skourles, David (Monica Simoni) Swenson, Paul (Marianne) Swenson, and Glenn (Mary Kirby) Swenson. Uncle of many nephews and nieces.
A memorial...
Albert Gamboa
Oct 26, 2019
Albert Gamboa, age 73, of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully, October 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Camara Gamboa. Loving father of Diana (Michael) Marsh, and Theresa (Bobby) Berner. Loving and Devoted friend of Glenna Basile. Fond grandfather of Vincenzo, and Sophia Marsh. Dear brother of Benito Gamboa, Ric Gamboa, Carmen Miranda, Rachel Sayler, and Alma Esteras. Albert...
Joyce S. Lester
Oct 26, 2019
Joyce S. Lester, nee Schroeder, age 75 of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Loving mother of Carol (Robert) Garcia and Brian (Jennifer) Lester. Proud grandmother of Kate, Alex, and Kelly Garcia, and Abygale and Margaret Lester. Dear sister of Don (Mary) Schroeder. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Dorothy Schroeder. Joyce was...
Ernest "Bud" Kaye, Sr.
Oct 26, 2019
Ernest “Bud” Kaye Sr., age 79 of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2019. Dear father of Bo Kaye, Jeff (Lisa Middleton) Kaye, and Scott Kaye. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robyn Valente, Gerri Wilder, and the late Bonnie Cassilo. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sally Kaye.
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Billy G. Whatley
Oct 26, 2019
Billy G. Whatley, age 82, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully October 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Annie Ruth Whatley, nee Beard. Loving father of late William (Tina) Whatley, Theresa (Paul) Schafer, John Whatley, Janice Whatley, Christopher (Elisa) Whatley. Cherished grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of many great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Margie (Johnnie) Hawkins. Billy was preceded...
