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Millie Dust

Millie Dust

February 22, 2019

Millie Dust, nee Serdar, age 71, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019. Beloved wife of David Dust.  Loving mother of Michelle (Gustavo) Dust-Socarras.  Dear sister of Julia (late Joseph) Boyer, Anna Serdar, late Nicholas Serdar, late Milan (Adeline) Serdar, late Bessie (late Robert) DiCarlo and sister-in-law of Robert (Pat) Dust.  Devoted...

William Knox

William Knox

February 21, 2019

William G. Knox , age 58, of Dyer, IN, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Ma Estrella Knox (nee Sumaylo). Dear father of Danyelle Turbyfill, Amanda Knox and Jacob Knox. Step-father of Maria Trevino and Ed Benedict Hayag. Dear son of Penelope and the late Robert Knox. Loving brother of Mark (Sandy) Knox,...

Miguel Casanova

Miguel Casanova

February 21, 2019

Miguel Casanova, age 72, of Dyer, IN originally from Tlaltenango, Zacatecas Mexico passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Enedina Casanova, nee Alvarez.  Loving father of Mariana (Elemuel) Casanova Carrillo, Guillermo (Johana) Casanova and Miguel A. Casanova.  Devoted grandfather of Nicolas, Emilio, Karina, Marco, Micaela, Mateo, and Benjamin.  Dear brother of Manuel, Salvador, Soledad, Juan Ignacio, Gloria,...

Donna M. Defrancesco

Donna M. Defrancesco

February 21, 2019

Donna M. DeFrancesco , nee Ondrejka, age 75, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully February 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert DeFrancesco. Loving mother of Deno DeFrancesco, Christine DeFrancesco and the late David R DeFrancesco. Cherished grandmother of Brittnie Inorio, Jeffery Inorio and Aimee Kokas; great grandmother of Lillianna Zutten and Christian Casselo. Dear sister...

Wallace S. Widelski

Wallace S. Widelski

February 18, 2019

Wallace S. Widelski, age 72, of South Holland, IL, passed away, suddenly, on Monday, February 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Susan Widelski, nee Rzab. Loving father of Wallace M. (Stacy) Widelski. Devoted “grampa” of Charleigh and Scarlett Widelski.  Dear brother of Thomas (Barbara) Widelski, Mary (Craig) Vinke, Margi (Roland) Vuletich, Stephen (Jan) Widelski and Martha (Tony) Landini. Cherished uncle...

Brenda L. Davidson

Brenda L. Davidson

February 18, 2019

Brenda L. Davidson, nee Panek, age 47, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, February 18, 2019. Devoted mother of Jessica and Jacquelyn Davidson. Dear daughter of Melvin and Lorraine Panek. Loving sister of Patricia Lesniewski.

Visitation Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant...

Paul Ronald Paarlberg

Paul Ronald Paarlberg

February 18, 2019

Paul Ronald Paarlberg , age 58, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. Paul is survived by his wife Cynthia Sue Paarlberg, nee Boomsma, his son Nicholas Paul Paarlberg, and his mother Diane Paarlberg, nee Vos. Preceded in death by his father I. Ronald Paarlberg and his birth mother Rose Paarlberg, nee Kamstra. Paul was a Christian brother...

Esther J. Hahn

Esther J. Hahn

February 17, 2019

Esther J. Hahn , nee Pranger, age 94, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away on February 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John P. Hahn. Loving mother of Ronald (Mary) Hahn, Cheryl (John) Hosemann, Janice (Thomas) Papp, John "Jack" C. (Dottie) Hahn and Dawn Bullock. Grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 19. Preceded in death by her...

Dorothy S. Jaros

Dorothy S. Jaros

February 16, 2019

Dorothy S. Jaros, nee Kabat, age 92, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2019. Loving wife of the late Matthew S. Jaros. Beloved aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of the late Edwin (late Lillian) Kabat. Preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Kabat. She...

George H. Kegebein

George H. Kegebein

February 16, 2019

George H. Kegebein , age 95, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Roselle Kegebein, nee DeVries. Loving father of Dianne Codman, Donna (Buford) Painter, and William (Susan) Kegebein. Proud grandfather of Sharon Lindquist, Daniel Lindquist, David Lindquist, Laurie (Kevin) Wilson, Dawn (Michael) Dean, Amy...

Beatrice Marie Minelli

Beatrice Marie Minelli

February 16, 2019

Beatrice Marie Minelli nee Smith, age 70, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2019. Beloved wife of James Minelli. Loving mother of Tina (Rob) Johnson, Kim Petersen, Dan (Aprel) Downey, , Brian Rosenbalm, and Shannon Wilson. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dora, Delores, and Clayton. Preceded in...

Leonard J. Turley

Leonard J. Turley

February 16, 2019

Leonard J. Turley, age 66, of Dyer, IN, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Paula Turley, nee Dziubla. Loving father of Joyce (Brian) Duncan, Michelle (Jeff) Fryar, and the late John Jaroll. Proud grandfather of Mike, Ben and Chris Kuhnle, Tucker and Hannah Jaroll. Dear brother of Monica Garrison. Preceded in death by his parents Theodore...

Henry "Hank" Cook

Henry "Hank" Cook

February 15, 2019

Henry “Hank” Cook, age 85, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019.  Hank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene Boersma Cook; four sons: Kenneth (Fran), Kevin (Carleen), Keith (Mari) and Kraig (Patsy) Cook; guardian son Randy (Debra) Boersma; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister Jennie Harmsen. He was preceded in death by...

Kenneth J. Hartnett

Kenneth J. Hartnett

February 13, 2019

Kenneth J. Hartnett , age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Hartnett. Loving father of Sheila (Steve) Thurmond and Kenneth Hartnett. Cherished grandfather of Rachel Thurmond and Cody Thurmond. Preceded in death by his siblings William and Joyce; and parents Kenneth and Yvonne Hartnett, nee Bibeau. Kenneth...

Robert E. Clark Jr.

Robert E. Clark Jr.

February 12, 2019

Robert E. Clark Jr ., age 72, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on February 12, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Janet Clark nee Busher. Loving father of Robert E.(Lori) Clark III. Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Sean Clark. Dear brother of Kerry Lee Clark and Rick Roy Clark. Preceded in death by his sister Cheryl Ledbetter...

Edward J. Kogut

Edward J. Kogut

February 11, 2019

Edward J. Kogut , age 77, of Dolton, IL, passed away on February 11, 2019. Beloved brother of Dennis (Rose) Kogut. Dear uncle to two nieces. Remembered by his longtime care givers Diana and Ron Abernathy. Preceded in death by his parents Edward Joseph and Pauline Mary Kogut, nee Perzely. Edward will be dearly missed by all...

David L. Hoeksema

David L. Hoeksema

February 10, 2019

David L. Hoeksema, age 75, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Joy Hoeksema, nee DeMik; daughter Kim (Craig) Urban of Highland, IN; three grandchildren: Brittney, Nathan and Logan; brothers Richard Hoeksema of Artesia, CA and Robert (Nancy) Hoeksema of...

Mary E. Brindy

Mary E. Brindy

February 10, 2019

Mary “Betty” E. Brindy , nee Weddel, age 84, of Bradley, Illinois, formerly of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Beloved mother of Dominic (Kimberly) Bava and James (Alyce) Bava. Loving grandmother of Renee (Matt) Kunkel, Daniel (Lindsay) Bava, Rachael (Ray) Sylvestre, Sharon (Jesse) Morgan, Stephen (Andrea) Bava, Shannon (Tyler) Meadows, Lauren...

Janice R. Wilck

Janice R. Wilck

February 10, 2019

Janice R. Wilck, nee Fadke, age 81, of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Larry Wilck. Loving mother of the late Cheryl (Gary) Halliburton, Greg (Gina) Wilck, and Kevin (Diann) Wilck. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Eric, Gregory, Andrew, Molly and Aaron. Dear sister of Kenneth (Gay) Fadke and...

Lucille M. Guiliani

Lucille M. Guiliani

February 7, 2019

Lucille M. Guiliani , nee Massi, age 94, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles Guiliani. Loving mother of Charlene (Joseph) Jepsen, Frank (Mary) Guiliani, Judy (John) Schrementi, Jean (Nick) Allegro and Charles (Michelle) Guiliani. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Jean...

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