Marcella H. Whitten
March 10, 2019
Marcella Whitten (nee Stadt) of Manteno passed away on March 10 th 2019. Marcella was born on February 5, 1930 in Grant Park Illinois. She is the daughter of Herbert and Lillie (Ruprecht) Stadt and grew up in Beecher. She was a long-time resident of Crete and Steger.
Marcella was a retired teacher and a...
Ellen M. Broadway
March 9, 2019
Ellen Agnes Marion Engman Broadway, age 91, passed away peacefully in South Holland, IL surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She is survived by her children, Beth (Philip Rose) Broadway, Marcia (David) Leonard, Bruce (Celeste) Broadway, Donna Broadway; her grandchildren, Brendan, Vanessa, Violet, Amy, Cherie, Jerry, Jill, Meagan, Marissa, and Joseph and by 12 great-grandchildren,...
Frank A Rumisek Jr
March 9, 2019
Frank A. Rumisek Jr, age 78, of Steger, Illinois , passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Dorothy Rumisek nee Mullin. Loving father of Frank J. (Carolyn), Thomas A. (Brenda), and John K. (Hilda) Rumisek. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and fourteen Great grandchildren. Dear brother of Richard Rumisek, Charles (Susan) Rumisek, Michael (Elizabeth)...
Cory L Illum
March 9, 2019
Cory L. Illum , age 49, of Momence, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Sandra Illum nee Paulson. Loving father of Kylie (Derek) Wehrmann, Jordan, and Carter Illum. Cherished grandfather of Payton. Dear brother of Brian (Taunya Klette) Illum, Scott Illum, and Kevin (Amber) Illum. Fond son-in-law of Warren (Mary Lou) Paulson....
Michelle Deenik
March 8, 2019
Michelle Deenik, nee Van Baren, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 8, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert Deenik. Loving mother of Robert II, Michelle, Heidi, and Henry. Dear daughter of Art and Sharon Van Baren. Â Beloved daughter-in-law of Robert and Cathy Deenik. Loving sister of Artie Van Baren, Mary Beth (Chris) Van Beek,...
Barbara J Hejmanowski
March 7, 2019
Barbara J. Hejmanowski nee Plachy, age 75, of McHenry, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2019. Beloved mother of Ryan (Teresa) Hejmanowski. Loving sister of Dennis (Diana) Plachy. Barbara was preceded in death by her siblings; Michael Plachy, Patsy Casares, and Connie Engels. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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Patricia D. Janowski
March 7, 2019
Patricia D. Janowski, nee Szymczak, age 71, late of Grant Park, IL, passed away peacefully, March 7, 2019, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Loving wife of James J. Janowski. Devoted mother of Brian (Marissa) Janowski and Dawn (Gianna) Lomax. Proud grandma of several grandchildren. Dearest niece and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and...
Kelsey Lynn Flanagan
March 6, 2019
Kelsey Lynn Flanagan, age 27, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Dear daughter of Connie (Jeff) Huet and John (Lanell) Flanagan. Loving sister of Katelyn Flanagan; half-sister of Chase and Grace-Ann Flanagan; step-sister of Nicholas Huet and Karen (Nick) Sinisi. Granddaughter of Audra Watson and Janis Cole. Niece of several aunts and uncles. Preceded...
Robert L. Vermeulen
March 4, 2019
Robert L. Vermeulen, age 84, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 4, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Anna Vermeulen, nee Lanting. Loving father of H. Michael (Gail) Vermeulen, Beverly (Bart) Zandstra, David (Suzanne) Vermeulen, and Pamela (Jack) Swets. Proud grandfather of Joel (Nicole) Zandstra, the late Jeff Zandstra, Kendra (Brandon) Keane, David (Dana) Vermeulen,...
Frances Ann Vanderzee
March 2, 2019
Frances Ann Vanderzee, nee Osinski, age 81, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Visitation Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Funeral service Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private.
Rhonda H. Dedo
March 2, 2019
Rhonda H. Dedo, nee Henning, age 48, of St. John, IN passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Beloved wife of Gerald Dedo. Devoted mother of Ethan, Madeleine and Gavin. Loving daughter of Ronald and Dorothy Henning. Dearest sister of James Henning and Christine McLaughlin; half-sister of Deborah (Jeff) Miller. Kind aunt of many nephews and nieces.
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Emilia Tieri
March 2, 2019
Emilia Tieri , nee Ferrnandez, age 91, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John V. Tieri. Loving mother of Elaine (David) Rach. Dear sister of Maria, Amparo, Nieves, Enedina and Luciana Fernandez. Preceded in death by her parents Maximino and Nieves Fernandez. Emilia will be dearly missed....
Ralph L. Johnson
March 1, 2019
Ralph L. Johnson, age 94, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Y. Johnson, nee Zomparelli. Loving father of Ralph L. Johnson Jr., Howard (Sue) Johnson, Josephine (Roger) Ahlf, Herb (Kathy) Johnson and Phyllis (Mike) Hoelzeman. Cherished grandfather of Wesley (Lori) Hanrahan, Darrell (Angie) Johnson, Jennifer...
Anna Vermeulen
March 1, 2019
Anna Vermeulen, nee Lanting, age 82, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 1, 2019. Beloved wife of Robert Vermeulen. Loving mother of H. Michael (Gail) Vermeulen, Beverly (Bart) Zandstra, David (Suzanne) Vermeulen, and Pamela (Jack) Swets. Proud grandmother of Joel (Nicole) Zandstra, the late Jeff Zandstra, Kendra (Brandon) Keane, David (Dana) Vermeulen, Heidi (Juston) Teach,...
Thomas J. Powers Jr.
March 1, 2019
Thomas J. Powers Jr., age 77, late of Crete, IL, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. Loving husband of Cynthia Powers, nee Wydajewski. Beloved father of Jill (Lee) Murr, Lori Powers, Janet (Rick) Cox, Tracy (Tim) Sarver, and Susan (Tim) Maslanka. Proud Grandpa (Papa) of Michael, Zachery, Ashley (Taylor), Joshua, Cody, Collin, Carlie, Ryland, Katherine, Charlotte, Lucas, Margaret, Austin, and...
Dennis R. Cipkar
February 28, 2019
Dennis R. Cipkar , age 63, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019. Visitation Monday, March 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL. For more information, please call 708-755-6100...
Paul J. Van Kley
February 28, 2019
Paul J. Van Kley, age 83, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Karen Van Kley, nee Faber. Loving father of Pearl (Harold) Koning, Paul (Janet) Van Kley, Susan (Mark Evans) Van Kley, Maria Van Kley, and Betsy (Will) Neibert. Devoted grandfather of Carl...
Kenneth A. Broholm
February 28, 2019
Kenneth A. Broholm , age 83, late of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 28, 2019. Beloved husband of Margaret Broholm, nee Raab. Devoted father of Kenneth (Lisa) Broholm and Denise (Robert) Briggs. Proud grandfather of Kenneth (Kristen), Amelia (Ross) MacArthur, Randall (John) Newton, Alexandra (Ryan) Plessner, and Steven; great-grandfather of Zoey, Jack, James, and Luke....
Gloria M Dicenzo
February 27, 2019
Gloria DiCenzo, nee Cantu, age 74, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on February 27, 2019. Loving mother of Diane DiCenzo. Beloved sister of Jose (Mary) Cantu, Delia (late James) Gayton, Ophelia (Samuel) Briones, Benjamin (Mary Lou) Cantu, late Beatrice (George) Victory, and late John J. Cantu. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear daughter of the late...
Betty Lou Golden
February 26, 2019
Betty Lou Golden, nee Brewer, age 94, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert Golden. Loving mother of Lori Remkus and former mother-in-law of Robert Remkus. Betty will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation Friday, March 1, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until the...
