Michael Alan Michalski Sr.
Dec 20, 2018
Michael Alan Michalski, Sr., age 60, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Beloved husband of Debra Michalski, nee Cooper. Loving father of Michael (Elizabeth) Michalski, Jr. and Kathryn (Ryan) Pondinas. Proud grandfather of Emery Pondinas. Devoted son of Sally and the late Raymond Michalski. Dear brother of Mary (Michael) Wilsens;...
Mamie Smith
Dec 19, 2018
Mamie Smith, nee McClendon, age 87, of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Beloved wife of R.V. Smith. Loving mother of Dennis Smith, Marsha (Douglas) O’Neal, Russell Smith and Roslyn Smith. Mamie will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation Friday, December 28, 2018 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits,...
Gus Rizos
Dec 19, 2018
Gus Rizos, age 93, late of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully December 19, 2018. Loving husband of the late Dorothy Rizos, nee Wilson. Devoted father of Susan Scott. Proud grandfather of Aris Placourakis. Dear brother of Helen (late Ron) Rusin, Sylvia Lieberman, Leona (late Harold) LeJuene, Angie (late Julio) Fenoglio, late William Rizos, and the late Tom Rizos.
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Larry D. Denton
Dec 14, 2018
Larry D. Denton, age 73, of Dyer, IN, went home to his heavenly father on Friday, December 14, 2018 while surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was the beloved husband of the late Sandra Denton, faithful father or Kimberly (Dean) Vander Hill, Lana (Doug) Krikke, and Clayton (Jackie) Denton, proud grandfather of 15, son-in-law of Alberta Goe, dear brother...
Larry L Heldt
Dec 12, 2018
Larry L. Heldt, age 75 of Schererville, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Barbara Heldt nee Swingler. Loving father of Michael Heldt, Christopher (Donna) Heldt, and Jennifer (Jon Nelson) Zarlinga. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Sarah, Caitlin, Nicholas, Mackenzie and Madelyn. Great grandfather of Sophia, Andrew and Charlie. Dear brother of Dean...
Shirley A. Van Bruggen
Dec 12, 2018
Shirley A. Van Bruggen, nee Roeda, age 90, of Camdenton, MO, formerly of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Loving wife of the late Jacob “Jack” Van Bruggen. Devoted mother of Nancy (Michael) Schultz, Norma (David) Hulford, and Allen (Kathy) Van Bruggen. Proud grandmother of Eric (Jen) Schultz, Brian (Leigh) Schultz, Kristi (Dan) Schultz-Vegter, Teri (Chad)...
Jean L. Ferdinand
Dec 11, 2018
Jean L. Ferdinand, age 77, of South Holland, IL passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Maria Sonia Ferdinand. Loving father of Sherilyn (Jashley) Baptiste and Kathlyn Ferdinand. Dear brother of Viltaire Marseille. Visitation, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral...
Daniel Alan Builta
Dec 11, 2018
Daniel Alan Builta, age 43, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Cheryl Builta, nee Scheeringa. Loving brother of Jenny (Jim) Layne, Robert (Caitlyn) Builta, and Alexis Builta. Devoted son of Janet (Jim) Merchant and the late Alan Builta. Dear son-in-law of Ralph (Jean) Scheeringa. Brother-in-law of Valerie (Joel) Breuker, and Steve (Wendy) Scheeringa. ...
Harold Avilla Martin
Dec 10, 2018
Harold Avilla Martin, 63 of Chicago, IL, died on December 10,2018 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1955 in Kingston Jamaica WI, to Francil Avilla Martin and Norma Theresa Miller. Surviving is his mother Norma Miller ”Mileary”, father Francil Martin; his three children Avilla, Clarissa and Paige Martin. His sister Sonia Martin and three...
Carol J. Mckinney
Dec 10, 2018
Carol J. McKinney nee Lindeman, age 76 of Matteson, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Jerry McKinney. Loving mother of Shawn McKinney, Deborah (Steven) Ruffolo, and the late Michael (late Michelle) McKinney. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Michael, Nicholas, and Samuel. Dear sister of Richard (Jackie) Lindeman. Fond aunt of Valerie and Erich. Carol will be...
Robert J. Parobek
Dec 9, 2018
Robert J. Parobek, age 61, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda Fischl. Loving dad of Colleen (Kurt Peach) Parobek, and Christine (Joseph) McGowan. Proud grandpa of Ashley, Warren, Madilynn, and Joey. Loving son of George (late Sophie) Parobek, and the late Dianna (late Les) Molnar. Dear brother of George (Pam)...
James W. Moller
Dec 8, 2018
James W. Moller, age 92, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Olivia N. Moller, nee Salvesen. Loving father of Diane (Richard) Lund and Jim (Marilyn) Moller. Cherished grandfather of Cassi (Ryan) Meitl, Haven Lund, Chad Tadman, Brian (Carmia) White, and Amber Young and great-grandfather of Tyler, Nathan, Gabby, and Madison. ...
Lawrence A St. Pierre
Dec 8, 2018
Lawrence “Larry” A. St Pierre Jr, age 68 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Teri St. Pierre nee Fuller. Loving father of Kirsten, Matthew (Alexandria), Toni Ann, and Bridget St. Pierre. Cherished grandfather of Ethan, Samantha, Beau, Dominick, Noah, Caine, Jossleyn, Marco, Charlotte, Elayna, and Jr. Dear brother of Ricky (Lyn) and Raymond...
Carol B. Metzger
Dec 4, 2018
Carol B. Metzger, age 80, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on December 4, 2018. Beloved wife of Richard F. Metzger. Loving mother of Lori (Donald) Wolff and Thomas Metzger. Cherished grandmother of Brittney Wolff and Samantha (Marco) Lara; great-grandmother of Ava, Jason and late Emma. Dear sister of Jeanne Schira and Barbara (William) Stolfa. Preceded in death by her...
Thomas A Mattia
Dec 1, 2018
Thomas A. Mattia, age 66, of South Chicago Heights, IL. Passed away peacefully December 1, 2018. Beloved father of April (Marco) Mattia-Velazquez, and Stephanie (Albert Garza) Mattia. Cherished grandfather of Albert Garza Jr., Matthew Garza, and Luciano Mattia- Velazquez. Loving brother of David Mattia, Cynthia (Phillip) Mattia-Goldberg, and Nicholas (Betty) Mattia. Dear uncle to many nieces and...
John H. Verdouw
Nov 29, 2018
John H. Verdouw , age 79, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Barbara Verdouw, nee Keyzer. Loving father of Kathleen (Paul) Ambrose, Timothy (Dawn) Verdouw, and James Verdouw. Proud grandfather of Jenna, Trissa, Micah, Ryan, Caleb, Gabriel, and Rowan. Dear brother of George Verdouw and Ronald (Estella) Verdouw. Kind uncle...
John A Niven
Nov 29, 2018
John A. Niven, age 56, of Manteno, Illinois formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully November 29, 2018. Beloved son of Mary (late John) Niven. Loving brother of Kathy (late Timothy) White and Ann (Stanley) Wiater. Dear uncle of Tiffani (Rob) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jena (Alberto) Perez, Andrew (Erika) Wiater, Jessica (Matt) Howard, and Courtney (Shane) Bunge. Cherished uncle...
James H Briggs
Nov 28, 2018
James “Jim” H. Briggs Jr., age 54, of Steger, IL. Passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Kathleen Briggs nee Nolan. Loving father of Matthew and Mitchell Briggs. Dear brother of Debra (John) Cipkar, Deana (Ron) Neal, Jillann (Mike) Marszalek and Jody (Holly) Briggs. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his...
Lois Van Dyke
Nov 28, 2018
Lois Van Dyke, nee Iwema, age 89, Munster, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Albert W. Van Dyke. Loving mother of Joan (John) Wories and Paul (Karyl) Van Dyke. Proud grandmother of Kim (Reed) Larson, Luanne (Larry) Hasbrouck, Kent (Sarah) Wories, Craig Van Dyke, Karley (Sam) Staal, Conor Van Dyke, and Cole (Ivette) Van Dyke. Great-grandmother...
Kenneth W. Larsen
Nov 26, 2018
Kenneth W. Larsen, age 87, of Crete, IL, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Pearl C. Larsen, nee Golden. Loving father of David (Charles) Larsen and Timothy (Jane) Larsen. Proud grandfather of Lucia, Theodore, Amelia Larsen. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers John, Robert and Phillip Larsen, and his parents John...
