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Florence Marie Kasper-Ranieri
Dec 14, 2017
Florence Marie Kasper-Ranieri, age 95, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, December 14, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Beloved wife of Elmer Ranieri. Loving mother of Kathy (Bill) Ranieri-Noble, Charles Ranieri, Ramona (Terry) McGrath, David (Colleen) Ranieri, John Ranieri, the late Jeannette Ranieri and the late Therese Ranieri-Marks. Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Michael McGrath...
Ann Benain
Dec 14, 2017
Ann Benain, nee Mishoulam, age 88, late of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leo Benain. Loving mother of Charles (Kim), and the late Mark and late Michael Benain. Proud grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Albert (Aronette) Mishoulam. Preceded in death by her parents Hyman and Sarah Mishoulam.
Genevieve Calhoun
Dec 11, 2017
Genevieve Calhoun, nee Nicolas, age 79, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. Beloved mother of Roger Calhoun, Glenn Patrick (Rose) Calhoun, Rodney Calhoun, Sandy (Patrick) Leonard, Patricia (late Thomas) Woltz, and Joey Calhoun. Grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 11. Sister of Michele Immessaoudene. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 2:00...
Charles S Fillion
Dec 10, 2017
Charles S. Fillion, age 48 of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully December 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Rebecca Fillion nee Viollt. Loving father of Chase and Brandon Fillion and loving step-father of Sean, Bryan and Nicholas Johnson. Dear brother of Noella (Louis) Garcia and Nowell (Lisa) Fillion. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; Charles...
Debra M. Lewis
Dec 9, 2017
Debra M. Lewis, nee Burnside, age 64, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. Beloved wife of Everett M. Lewis. Loving mother of Jordan and the late Marissa-Joi Lewis. Cherished daughter of Lavenia and the late Dennis Burnside. Dearest sister of Dennis L., Rochelle, Linda, and Kay. Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday...
Ronald G. Koning
Dec 7, 2017
Ronald G. Koning, age 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Virginia Koning nee Obenza. Loving father of Kimberly (Adam) Flahive. Cherished grandfather of Ethan, Kieran and Norah Flahive. Dear brother of Donna (Joe) Wadyko, Rich Koning, Robert (Sharon) Koning and the late Doreen Koning. Ronald will be dearly missed by all who...
Frances Marie Hollaway
Dec 6, 2017
Frances Marie Hollaway, nee Johnson, age 82, of Oak Forest, Illinois, formerly of Sauk Village, Ilinois, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Coy Hollaway. Loving mother of Berle (Bonnie) Hollaway, Kathy Mashburn, Roy Hollaway, Karen Hollaway, Kara (Andrew) Zilis and the late Larry Hollaway. Cherished grandmother of thirteen; great-grandmother of twenty-four. Dear sister of...
Yvonne Elaine Venhuizen
Dec 4, 2017
Yvonne Elaine Venhuizen, nee Sluis, age 80, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William Louis Venhuizen Sr. Devoted mother of Janet (James) Boer, William Venhuizen Jr., Robert (Sandra) Venhuizen and Jill (Steve) VanKuiken. Proud grandmother of Mark (Rebecca) Boer, Samantha Venhuizen, Luke Venhuizen, Noah Venhuizen, Katelyn VanKuiken, Kurtis Van Kuiken and...
Alice E. Johnson
Nov 30, 2017
Alice E. Johnson, nee Peterson, age 95, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Walter Johnson. Loving mother of the late Sandra (Charles) Henning and the late David (Paula) Johnson. Devoted grandmother of Todd (Diane) Henning, Kevin (late Tammy) Henning, Keith (Franchesca) Henning, Aaron (Rebecca) Johnson and Sarah (Matt) Johnson...
Franklin O. Labadie
Nov 29, 2017
FRANKLIN ORLANDO LaBADIE, age 88, of Beaver Creek, MN, formerly of South Holland, IL, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at his home. He was born October 1, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to Edward and Reba (Dowling) LaBadie. Frank served his country in the United States Army at the end of WWII, receiving the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of...
Walita A. Jabaay
Nov 29, 2017
Walita Agnes Jabaay, nee Swets, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Jabaay. Loving mother of Randy Jabaay. Dearest sister of Minnie (late Eugene) Van Kanegan and Arie (Yvonne) Swets; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters, and her parents Walter...
Tracey L Dahlman
Nov 29, 2017
Tracey L. Dahlman, age 41, of Park Forest, IL. Passed away November 29, 2017. Beloved daughter of Janet Allen. Loving mother of George Dickerson IV. Cherished granddaughter of Leonard and the late June Dahlman. Adoring niece of Eric (Linda) Dahlman, Dale (Helen) Dahlman and Lynn (Scott) Waller. Dearest cousin of Brian (Stacey) Dahlman, Kevin (Kate Sirota) Dahlman, Neal (Michele) Dahlman,...
Kenneth A. Gouwens
Nov 28, 2017
Kenneth A. Gouwens, age 73, of South Holland, IL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy Gouwens, nee Petrozz. Dear father of Sheri (Jason) Roteck and step-father of David Simon and Dana (Gregg) Kraly. Loving brother of Lynn (Pete) Groenewold. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Wilmina Gouwens. Visitation, Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 2:00...
Jose Luz Velazquez
Nov 28, 2017
Jose Luz Velazquez, age 76, of Harvey, IL passed away November 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of 7 children and 16 great-grandchildren.
James C. Williams
Nov 27, 2017
James Clinton Williams was born to Cleo and Johnnie Williams, Sr. on March 8, 1951 in Indianola, Mississippi. James graduated from Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. James enlisted In the United States Army in 1974. During his Army service James was a Private, and worked as a Military Police Officer. James was proud of his Military service, and the...
Mary L. Novotny
Nov 25, 2017
Mary L. Novotny, nee Hitchcock, age 80, of Schererville, IN passed away, Saturday November 25, 2017. Loving mother of Ruth (Chris) Hawkins, Angela (Brian) Soffe, and Erik (Sheila) Novotny. Dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Thurel Novotny; her parents Edward and Anna Hitchcock; and two brothers Albert and David Hitchcock. Private services will be held.
Maxine L. Schwantes
Nov 24, 2017
Maxine L. Schwantes, nee Mastey, age 58, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert E. Schwantes Jr. Dear mother of Benjamin Egelske. Cherished sister of Jayne (late Robert) Conner, James (Rhonda) Mastey, Audrey (Jack) Allen, late Frank (late Margaret) Mastey, Anita (Craig) Labus, Phyllis (Steven) Boling, Eileen (late William) Kelly, Randall (Sue) Mastey,...
William A. Karwatka
Nov 24, 2017
William A. Karwatka, age 67, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Devoted husband of Linda J. Karwatka, nee Jarvis. Loving father of William T. (Elizabeth) Karwatka, Luke Karwatka, Amy Malech, and Heather (Kevin) Lockridge. Proud grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Mark Karwatka, Robert (Barbara) Karwatka, Toni (Tom) Labuhn, and Celeste (Roger) Luce. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews....
Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr
Nov 23, 2017
Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr, age 78 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Musson. Loving father of Kim (Phil) Hantak, Kari Kunkes and Kenneth (Alice) Peterson Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joshua (April) Kunkes, Nickolas (Teresa) Kunkes, Heather Kunkes, Michael Hantak, Kate Bilotta, Alex (Mattie) Peterson, Joey Hantak, Randall Peterson, Tabitha Kunkes and Cameron...
Lloyd A. De Bok
Nov 22, 2017
Lloyd A. De Bok, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Wilhelmina De Bok, nee Schuringa. Loving father of Doreen (Earl) Groenewold. Devoted grandfather of Joseph (Lori), Daniel (Amanda) and Philip (Kristi) Groenewold; great-grandfather of Ben and Hope Groenewold. Dear brother of Marge (Hank) Krygsheld and...
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