Arlene J. Dunkley
Aug 2, 2017
Arlene J. Dunkley, nee Schroeder, age 85, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2017. Devoted mother of Sandra (late Michael) Burke. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Travis) Alexander and Michael John Burke III. Great grandmother of Aiden William Alexander and Aniston Arlene Alexander, and the soon-to-be “Baby Burke”. Dearest sister of Lenore (late Richard) Zappen. Private services...
Pablo R Lopez
Aug 2, 2017
Pablo R. Lopez, age 54, of Steger, Illinois passsed away peacefully August 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Maria Trevino-Lopez. Loving father of Cristina (Joshua) Shaffer and Anthony Lopez. Dear brother of Adolfo, Florencio, Sanjuana (Sotero), Maria and Ramon. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Pablo was a welder at G&W Electric of Bolingbrook, IL. Pablo proudly served with the...
John Edward Mcgrath
Aug 1, 2017
John Edward McGrath, age 63, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Rosalinda McGrath, nee Hernandez. Loving father of Shannon McGrath and John Harry McGrath. Proud grandfather of Antonio Rios Jr. and Nicholas McGrath-Flores. Dear brother of the late James McGrath. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Michalene McGrath. Visitation...
Ernestine J. Wilson
Jul 31, 2017
Ernestine J. Wilson nee Troli, 85, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully July 31, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Evan J. Wilson. Loving mother of Kathy Gregg, Patricia (Ken) Grakauskas, Debbie Fugate and Scott Wilson. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to, Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago...
Sylvia J. Drenth
Jul 31, 2017
Sylvia J. Drenth, nee Boomsma, age 87, of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 31, 2017. Beloved wife of James Drenth. Loving mother of Sandy (Don) Zirbel, and Jeff (Sue) Drenth. Proud Grandma of 6 grandchildren and 9 & ½ great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of the late Jim (late Jane) Boomsma, late George (late Rika)...
Ronald S. Kwiatkowski
Jul 30, 2017
Ronald S. Kwiatkowski, age 79, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Loretta Kwiatkowski, nee Botts. Loving father of Julie (Richard) Gonzales, Christine (Marshall) List, Geraldine (David) Witt; step-father of Cindy Blaylock. Devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Nancy (Karl) Dvorak, James (Linda) Kwiatkowski, Shirley (Dale) Guetzloff, the...
Arlene Osborn
Jul 29, 2017
Arlene Osborn, nee Susnis, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Beloved wife of Paul Osborn. Loving mother of Leslie Osborn, Jill (Joe) Koppers, and Paula (late T.G.) McCready. Cherished grandmother of Abby, Joey, and Alec. Dear sister of Jerry (Nancy) Susnis and the late George Susnis. Visitation Tuesday, August 1,...
Thomas W. Kienzle
Jul 28, 2017
Thomas W. Kienzle, age 86, of Lansing formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, July 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Kienzle, nee McBride. Devoted father of Tom (Kathy), Jerry (Jean) Kienzle, Kathy (Mike) Sherry, John Kienzle, Jean (John) Ciserella, Kevin (Shelley), Michael (Peggy) Kienzle, Jane (Joe) Cavoto, Mardell (Tom) Kelly, and Phillip (Deanna) Kienzle. Proud...
Irene Bancsi
Jul 25, 2017
Irene Bancsi, nee Karaszi, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Daughter of Paul and Susan (Akai) Karaszi, Irene lived through trying times. She lost two siblings at early ages due to childhood illnesses. She lived through the depression and World War II, along with her older sister Betty. She graduated from Burnside Grade School...
Jerold G. Fosdick
Jul 23, 2017
Jerold G. Fosdick, age 84, late of Harvey, IL, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Donna J. Fosdick, nee Haldorson. Devoted father of Glynette (John) Major, and Carla (John) Brassil. Proud grandfather of Miles (Jen), Irene, Madeline (Evan) Twyman, and Emma Brassil. Dear brother of Pat (Armond) Wurtlin, Roger (Arlene) Fosdick, and Mary (late Ted) Tinberg. Memorial...
Lorraine J. Panozzo
Jul 23, 2017
Lorraine J. Panozzo, nee Buwalda, age 94, late of Hazel Crest, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John A. Panozzo. Devoted mother of Gary (Sharon) Panozzo and the late Jack B. Panozzo. Graveside Service Friday, July 28, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery - Lansing, IL with Rev. Mark Prestriedge officiating.
James M. Grzan Sr.
Jul 21, 2017
James M. Grzan Sr., age 59, suddenly, of East Hazel Crest, IL, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. Beloved husband of Cindy J. Grzan, nee Patterson. Devoted father of James Jr. (Lu), Justin, Jake, and Jason Grzan. Proud grandfather of Zoey and Kayla. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Marie Grzan. Mr. James M. Grzan Sr: Born March...
Sandra Wilson
Jul 19, 2017
Sandra L. Wilson, 75, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully July 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Wilson. Loving mother of Brian (Kathleen) Wilson, Mark (Kara) Wilson and Greg (Aileen) Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Ashlee, Austin, Reagan, Mara, Andrew, Glenn, and Maya. Dearest sister of Judy (Dennis) McFadden, Wayne (Rosella) Schmitt and Linda (Joseph) Bullaro. Sandra worked...
Gayanne E. Wilkin
Jul 19, 2017
Gayanne E. Wilkin, nee Essex, age 76, of St. John, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Beloved wife of David C. Wilkin. Devoted mother of Jonathan (Dawn) Wilkin and Susanna (Andrew) Dozier. Proud grandmother of Ashley and Amber Dozier. Preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Veva Essex. Visitation Thursday,...
Diane C Zimmer
Jul 17, 2017
Diane C. Zimmer, age 79 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, July 17, 2017. Beloved wife to the late Gordon Zimmer; loving mother of Jeffery (Madeline Wallers) Zimmer, Sue (John) Weber, Tom (Melissa) Zimmer, Jennifer (Jonathan) Ohrt; cherished grandmother of Jessica (Matthew) Wright, Michael Zimmer, Jonathon Weber, Nicole Weber, Hunter Ohrt, Tommy Zimmer; adoring great grandmother of Olivia Wright and...
Teri Lynn Kerns
Jul 16, 2017
Teri Lynn Kerns, nee Gibson, age 53, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Kerns Jr. Devoted mother of Desi and Dillon Kerns. Dear daughter of Paul and Betty Gibson, nee Wiersma. Loving sister of Scott (Dawn) Gibson, Dave (Amy) Gibson...
Carmelita J Curl
Jul 16, 2017
Carmelita J. Curl, age 88 of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully, July 16, 2017. Beloved wife to the late Jerry Curl; loving mother of Debra (Steven) Bonventre, late Donna Merli, late John Curl, and late Robert Curl; cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of six. Carmelita will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Kathleen Lindley
Jul 16, 2017
Kathleen Lindley (nee Howard), age 69, of Joliet, IL, passed away July 16, 2017. Loving mother of Sherri (Dale) Ferris, Michael (Maria) Lindley and Wayne Lindley. Cherished grandmother of Jayda, Mikalah, Jayden, Sophia, David, Holly and Cassie. Great grandmother of three. Visitation Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger...
Susanna Lacheta
Jul 16, 2017
Susanna Lacheta (nee Opilka), age 69, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, July 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Lacheta for 44 years; loving mother of Kimberly (Bryan) Buczkowski and Janice (Anthony) Jordan; adoring grandmother of Alyssa, Kaylin, Jacob, Clara, and Allan; cherished sister of John (Kay) Opilka and the late Leon Opilka; dearest sister in law of James...
Damon A Brown
Jul 16, 2017
Damon “Big D” A. Brown, age 41, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away July 16, 2017. Dear son of Harry “Butch” and Sherry Brown. Cherished brother of Derrick (Michelle) Carlson and Denise (Al) Bozorov. Adored uncle of Presley and Avery Carlson and Aiden and Jada Bozorov. Dear grandson of Lydia Corradetti. Beloved husband of Jeanette Brown. Loving step-father of...
