June L Patrevito
May 14, 2017
June Louise Patrevito (nee Gardner), passed away peacefully, Sunday May 14, 2017. June was born December 13, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Helen and William Gardner. Her family moved to Crete, Illinois, where they owned the Gardner Picnic Grove. She married Albert Alex Patrevito in 1947 and lived in Steger, Illinois with their three children. They owned and operated Home...
Joy E. Upchurch
May 13, 2017
Joy E. Upchurch, nee Kramer, age 66, of Waleska, GA, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John W. Upchurch and the late Albert J. Oezer. Loving mother of Stacy Polmen, Melissa (Brad) Elkins, and Edward Upchurch. Proud grandmother of Jacob, Lucas, Heather, Amber, and Summer. Dearest daughter of Fay and the late Jacob Kramer. Dear...
Roberta "Bobbie" G. Semple
May 11, 2017
Roberta “Bobbie” G. Semple, nee Schultze, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Semple. Loving sister of Colette Ulaskas. Dear aunt of Tom Ballatore, Joyce Schultze, George Semple, the late Michael Siemion, and several other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Grace Schultze,...
Hazel L. Paynter
May 10, 2017
Hazel L. Paynter, age 97, of Orland Park, IL formerly of Riverdale, IL passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Loving sister of Dorothy (late Richard) Lyons. Dear aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt to several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Alice Paynter. Ms. Paynter was a retired secretary of Mr. Harris from the former...
Clement F. Cox
May 10, 2017
Clement F. Cox, age 81, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Grace L. Cox, nee Carlson. Loving father of Wendy (Philippe) Largent, Mark (Michele) Cox, and Tim (Norah Jones) Cox. Proud grandfather of Cory, Sam, Carley, Jacob, Louis, and Isaac. Brother of Bill (Connie) Cox, Dolores (Jim) Belford, and the late Robert Cox....
Adan Gamboa
May 8, 2017
Adan Gamboa age 61, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully May 8, 2017. Memorial Gathering, Friday, May 12, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.). Memorial Mass Saturday, 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Paul Catholic Church – 206 E 25th St, Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Private. www.smitsfh.com
Frank J. Lavecchia
May 6, 2017
Frank J. LaVecchia, age 85, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Frances LaVecchia, nee Saenz. Loving father of Linda (Bruce) Troxel, Diane LaVecchia-Schwader, Daniel James LaVecchia, and Frank V. LaVecchia. Devoted grandfather of Alexandra and Dylan. Dear brother of Vito (Rita) LaVecchia, late Mary (Robert) Lee, Margaret (late Martin) Serro, and Martha (Anthony)...
Naomi R. Metro
May 1, 2017
Naomi R. Metro, nee Rothschild, age 99, of Riverdale, IL passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William Metro. Loving mother of James (Arlene) Metro. Dear grandmother of Katherine Metro and the late James E. Metro and great-grandmother of Joshua, Brady, and Jake. Visitation, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the...
Kimberly D Melia
Apr 30, 2017
Kimberly Dawn Melia (nee Harris), age 50, of Dyer, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Michael Ondrick. Loving mother of Kris Melia, Michelle Bouchard and Tracy Bouchard. Cherished grandmother of Jeremiah and Isaiah. Dear sister of Audrey Lynn Harris, late Jim (June) Harris and late Debra Dillenbeck. Loving daughter of James (Judy Mead) Harris and Audrey...
Jacob Ray Fregeau
Apr 29, 2017
Jacob Ray Fregeau, 4 months old, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Beloved son of Scott and Jenna Fregeau. Dearest brother of Brayden Fregeau. Cherished grandson of Ron (Donna) Adams and David (Cathy) Fregeau; great-grandson of Charles (Judy) Adams, Jana Green, Leonard (Rosalie) Locey, and Dolores Malecha. Jacob will be dearly missed by all who loved him....
David E Rybski
Apr 28, 2017
David Edmund Rybski, 37, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, in Gardiner, Maine. He was born June 5, 1979, son of Kenneth Edmund and Linda Rybski. David had been employed as a charity volunteer worker with the White Sox Foundation and worked for concessions at U S Cellular Field in Chicago. He is survived by his mother Linda Rybski; grandmother...
Frank Sons
Apr 27, 2017
Frank Sons, age 70 of Steger, IL. Passed away on April 27, 2017. Frank is survived by his Loving wife Yvonne (nee Schumann), his children, Connie (David) Trioni, Heidi Harte, Steven (Amy) Sons and Tammy (Dennys) Viera, his stepchildren Robert (Kim) Rains, Michelle (John) Wilkin, Heather (David) Lundquist, ten grandchildren, his brothers Charles (Shirley) Sons, George (Joan)Sons, the late Henry...
Marion L Stolte
Apr 24, 2017
Marion L. Stolte (nee Makiel) age 82 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully April 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Ralph Stolte. Loving mother of James (Margaret) Stolte, Keith (Brian) Stolte, Kevin (Julie) Stolte, Tracy Zona, late Mark Stolte, late Michael Stolte and the late Gail Stolte. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren. Dear sister of Barbara Domagala and...
Frank S. Bodza, Jr.
Apr 23, 2017
Frank S. Bodza Jr., age 85 of Thornton, IL passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Hazel E. Bodza, nee Merz. Loving father of Sandra Bodza, Robert (Debbie) Bodza, and the late Brian (Kathie) Bodza. Devoted grandfather of Allison (Jordan) Lowe. Dear brother of the late Shirley (late Donald) Currier. Visitation Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from...
Marguerite Raymonde Wenzel
Apr 23, 2017
Margarete Raymonde Wenzel age 96 of Enville, Tennessee, formerly of Steger, IL passed away peacefully April 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Herman A. Wenzel. Loving mother of Marguerite (James) Timmer, Paul Wenzel and Christian Wenzel. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Margarete was born in Marseille, France and came to the...
Edward R Mccormick
Apr 20, 2017
Edward “Dick” McCormick, age 90 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, April 20, 2017. Beloved son of the late Edward and Marie McCormick; loving husband of Margaret “Peg” (nee Martin-Older ); cherished father of Ed (Gayle) McCormick, Joyce (David) Ludwa, Margaret McCormick, the late Bill (Bonnie) McCormick, Kathy (Tim) Hannon, the late Michael (Suzan) McCormick, Barbara (Paul) McCormick Somerville, Patricia...
Phyllis A Fisher
Apr 20, 2017
Phyllis A. Fisher, age 68 of Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully, April 20, 2017. Beloved wife of Jim Fisher for 46 years; loving mother of Tammy Fisher, Dawn (James) Love and James Fisher; cherished grandmother of Maranda Fisher and Adara Schoiber. Phyllis will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation, Sunday, April 23, 2017 3-8pm. Funeral service...
Michael B Dover
Apr 20, 2017
Michael B. Dover, age 67. Born July 30, 1949 in Chicago, IL. Passed away April 20, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Beloved brother of Harry (Ramona Olvera) Dover JR, Sharon (George) Renner, Bonita (Greg) Zola, Gordon Dover, Raymond (Lourdes) Dover, Bryan (Jillian) Dover, Randy (Belinda) Dover, the late Charlene Dover, the late Richard Dover, and the late Bernadine Dover; loving uncle...
Dolores E Berner
Apr 18, 2017
Dolores E. Berner (nee Brancate), age 89, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully April 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles Berner. Loving mother of Philip (Irene) Berner and the late Charles E. Berner. Cherished grandmother of Julie (David) Rocha, Vicki (John) Cosgrove, Brian Berner and Ashley (Alex) Gaskin. Dear great grandmother of Katelyn, Hailey, Brody, Austen and Valerie....
Theresa A. Rouse
Apr 17, 2017
Theresa A. Rouse, nee Dyrcz, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rouse. Loving mother of Nancy (late John) Perry, late Robert Rouse, late Kenneth Houchin, and Robby Rouse. Dear grandmother of Lisa Lubert, Kerry (Craig) Porazinski, and Michelle (David) Willoughby. Great-grandmother of 5 and great-great grandmother of 5....
