Michael A. Ricci
Aug 21, 2018
Michael A. Ricci, age 57, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away August 21, 2018. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and the late Irene Ricci nee Wlodek. Loving brother of William (Rose) Ricci, Larry (Sharon) Ricci, Maryann (Kenneth) Culver, George Ricci, Linda (Anthony) Recupito, Diane (James) Maxwell, late Daniel Ricci, Andrew (Anne) Ricci, Robert (Kim) Ricci, Eugene (Donia) Ricci and David...
Violet V. Couwenhoven
Aug 20, 2018
Violet V. Couwenhoven, nee Kovach, age 86, late of Olympia Fields, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John Couwenhoven. Loving mother of Debbie (Paul) Gliwa, John Couwenhoven, and Dennis Couwenhoven. Dear sister of Louis Kovach. Kind aunt to several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by her parents...
Harold Dean Proctor
Aug 18, 2018
Harold Dean Proctor, age 75 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Sandra Lee Proctor nee Sawyer. Loving father of Donnie Gass, Launa Proctor-Smith, Renee Proctor, the late Anita Nichols, and the late Sue Proctor. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy (Eugene) Brown. Harold was a proud veteran...
Ralph A. Schaap
Aug 17, 2018
Ralph A. Schaap, age 90, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 17, 2018. Loving husband of the late Gertrude Schaap, nee Swets. Devoted father of Ronald (Janice) Schaap, Jerry Schaap, and Rickey D. (Shelly) Schaap. Proud grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Richard (late Lorraine) Schaap and Carol (William) Boldenow. Preceded in death by...
Harry "Butch" W. Brown Jr.
Aug 14, 2018
Harry “Butch” W. Brown, Jr. age 69, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully August 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Sherry Brown nee Corradetti. Loving father of Derrick (Michelle) Carlson, the late Damon A. Brown, and Denise Bozorov. Cherished grandfather of Presley, Avery, Aiden, and Jada. Dear brother of Gloria Anderson and Christine (Tom) Tucker. Fond uncle of many nieces and...
Agustin Carbajal Ayala Sr.
Aug 12, 2018
Agustin Carbajal Ayala Sr., age 68, of Harvey, IL passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maria Irene Carbajal Ayala, nee Cruz. Loving father of Maria Estrada, Margarita Carbajal, and Agustin Carbajal Jr. Devoted grandfather of Alexander, David, and Jocelyne Estrada. Visitation Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 3:00 - 9:00 P.M at Smits,...
Daniel Edward Blankenberger
Aug 11, 2018
Daniel Edward Blankenberger of Lynwood, Illinois, age 67, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Deborah Blankenberger nee Callham. Loving father of Kenneth Blankenberger and Mary (Robert) Blankenberger-Januska. Cherished grandfather of Sara, Elizabeth, Jason and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Douglas (Mary Helen) Blankenberger, David (Mary) Blankenberger and the late Darell (Tresa) Blankenberger. Dear uncle to many nieces...
Manuel Nevarez, Sr.
Aug 10, 2018
Manuel Nevarez, Sr., age 71, of Calumet City, IL passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Socorro Nevarez, nee Garcia. Loving father of Blanca Ruiz, late Silvia Nevarez, late Gil Nevarez, Tereso Nevarez, Manuel Nevarez, Jr., Dalila Nevarez, Ana Nevarez, and Monica Nevarez. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, August 12,...
Nancy A. Zivkovich
Aug 10, 2018
Nancy A. Zivkovich, nee Van Vuren, age 58, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 10, 2018. Beloved wife of Rodney Zivkovich. Devoted mother of Hannah and Abby. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Herbert Van Vuren. Dear sister of Suzane (John) Vitt, Douglas (Audrey) Van Vuren, Vicki Ellis, Brian Van Vuren, and Peter (Cyndee) Van...
Hendrica Gale
Aug 8, 2018
Hendrica Gale, nee Van Gemert, age 79, late of Portage, formerly of DeMotte, IN, Dolton, and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Loving wife of Robert L. Gale. Devoted mother of Richard (Michelle) Gale, Raymond (Mary) Gale and Robert Gale. Proud grandma of Bobby, Megan, Elizabeth, and Alex. Dear sister of Whimp Van Gemert and Frans...
Melvin R. Brandsma
Aug 6, 2018
A true centenarian (1918-2018), Melvin Robert Brandsma was God-loving and cherished by so many during his 100 strong years on this earth. He passed from this world into God's loving arms on August 6, 2018. Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow! Melvin was the son on Grace and Robert Brandsma and spent many years in Roseland with...
Nevaeh Belle Johnson
Aug 5, 2018
Nevaeh Belle Johnson, 20 days old, of Crete, Illinois, passed away on August 5, 2018. Beloved daughter of Dante Johnson and Kaitlyn Turner. Dear sister of Daxten Johnson. Sweet granddaughter of James (Donna) Turner, Yolanda Peavy and Derwin Johnson; great-granddaughter of Mary Foster, Mary Ann (George) Turner and Arlene Crowley. Cherished niece to many aunts and uncles. Nevaeh will...
James D. Jarach Jr.
Aug 3, 2018
James D. Jarach Jr., age 50, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. Loving husband to Audrey Jarach, nee Hansen. Devoted father of Joshua James Jarach and Jessica Lynn Jarach. Dear brother Dave (Julie) Jarach, Don (Nancy) Jarach, Steve Jarach, Nadine (Doug) Thomas, Jane (Wayne) Doron, Janice Jarach, Sandy (Joe) Estka, June (Mike)...
James L. Monks
Aug 3, 2018
Dr. James L. Monks (72) passed away on August 3, 2018, after a short illness. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Monks, his loving children Jeff (Ramona) Monks, Scott Monks and Michelle McBrayer, and his adoring grandchildren Ryan, Grace, Ethan, Lucas, Julian and Juliet. In addition, he leaves behind his dear brothers Bill (Sue) Monks, Tom (Katie) Monks,...
Clarence J. Van Wolde
Aug 1, 2018
Clarence J. Van Wolde, age 82, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Alice Van Wolde, nee Regnerus. Devoted father of Richard (Ruth) Van Wolde, James (Cynthia) Van Wolde, Rev. Arthur (Amy) Van Wolde, and Susan (Jeremy) Stammis. Proud grandfather of Katie (Jon) Van Kempen, Emily (Ben) Meyer, Joshua Van Wolde, Aaron Van Wolde,...
Marie A. Rietveld
Jul 29, 2018
Marie A. Rietveld, nee Eldrenkamp, age 86, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. Beloved wife of Charley Rietveld. Devoted mother of Cheryl Johnson and Debbie (Brian) Biesboer. Proud grandmother of Brittany Biesboer, Amanda (Basil) Herbeck, Ryan Biesboer and the late Keith Boros. Great-grandmother of five. Marie was preceded in death by two infant...
Juana Villa
Jul 29, 2018
Juana Villa, nee Angel, age 89, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away July 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Santos Villa. Loving mother of Rafeal (Karen) Villa, Maria (Francisco) Angel, Delia (Alberto) Avila and Rebecca V. (Guillermo) Guerrero. Cherished grandmother of twelve; great-grandmother of seventeen; great-great-grandmother of two. Survived by her two sisters and two brothers. Juana will...
Gerald L. Purcell
Jul 28, 2018
Gerald L. “Jerry” Purcell, age 74, late of St. John, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. Loving husband of Charlene Purcell, nee Wills. Father of Michele (Carl Cleaver) Purcell, Michael Purcell, and Jennifer (Robert Rasmussen) Purcell. Dear brother of Nancy (Fred) Johnson, and the late Thomas (Sharon) Purcell. Kind uncle of Fred Johnson, Tamara Johnson,...
Raymond J. Cooper
Jul 28, 2018
Raymond J. Cooper, age 79, late of South Holland, IL, passed way Saturday, July 28 2018. Beloved husband of Gail F. Cooper, nee Peacock. Loving father of Keith (Carol) Cooper, Todd Cooper, Dawn (Gerald) Schmidt, and Jill (fiancé Larry) Riedstra. Proud grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Betty (late Sid) DeBoer and late Robert (Gert) Cooper. Kind...
Ada I. Mierzwa
Jul 28, 2018
Ada I. Mierzwa, nee Santori, age 94, of Harvey, IL, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John F. Mierzwa. Loving mother of Louise Romba, the late Loretta Hutchinson, and Kathleen Mierzwa. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Knoell and Cari Miller and great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Mary Maurizi, Louise Buell, Virg D'Orazio, and the late...
