James Sprouse
Oct 15, 2017
James W. Sprouse, age 80 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandy for 43 years; loving father of the late Kimala Sprouse, Tom Denny, James Denny, Dana Sprouse, Tracy Sprouse, Stacy Sprouse, Cathy (Darneil) Avant and Jason (Megan) Sprouse; adoring grandfather of Brian, Heather, Josh, T.J., Elizabeth, Shelly, Autumn, Alyssa, Jarred, Matthew, Austin, Chantal,...
Eric A Moberg
Oct 15, 2017
Eric A. Moberg, age 68 of Glenwood, IL. passed away peacefully, October 15, 2017. Beloved son of the late Eric and Evelyn Moberg; loving husband of Linda for 38 years; adoring father of the late Kimberly Moberg; cherished brother of Leslie (Carl) McCourt and Gustav (Mary) Moberg; adoring uncle of Scott Moberg, Raymond (Elizabeth) Slover, Susan Slover, Kristen (Bryan) Kozy-Jinks,...
Kenneth George Olthoff
Oct 15, 2017
Kenneth George Olthoff, age 57, of Linthicum, MD, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 15, 2017. Ken was born November 18, 1957 to Helen and George Olthoff in Harvey, IL. He is survived by his mother, Helen Olthoff, a brother Jack (Susan) Olthoff, and numerous cousins and friends who will miss him. Ken had a wide variety of interests which he...
Richard F. Draus
Oct 15, 2017
Richard F. Draus, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born March 28, 1928 to Andrew and Anna (Opyt) Draus in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his daughter Richelle Lincoln of Highland Heights, Ohio and son Kenneth (Darlene) Draus of South Holland, IL and his grandchildren Richard “Woody” Lincoln and Joseph Lincoln both of...
Rayburn Burton
Oct 13, 2017
Rayburn W. Burton, age 86 of Bourbonnais, IL. passed away peacefully, October 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late LuCinda; loving father of Larry (MaryRose) Burton, Cheryl (late Robert) Carstens; adoring grandfather of Adam (Anna) Burton, Sarah (Brandon) O’Conner, Luke Burton, Rachael Burton, Jennifer Galindo, Robert (Lani) Carstens and Kevin (Cassandra) Carstons; 7 great grandchildren. Ray retired from the railroad,...
Charles Leroy Botta Sr.
Oct 13, 2017
Charles Leroy Botta Sr., age 83, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, October 13, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born on February 16, 1934, in Chicago to Helen and Charles J. Botta. For 62 years, he was the beloved husband of Irene E. Botta, nee Costigan. Loving father of Charles (Eve) Botta Jr., Barbara...
Kerry D Johnston
Oct 11, 2017
Kerry D. Johnston, age 67 of Crete, IL. passed away peacefully, October 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice for 47 years; loving father of Kerry (Laurie) Johnston, Rebecca (Michael) Powell, Heather (David) Sinde, and Elizabeth (Issom) Beituni; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Abbi, Ryan, Anthony, Mikey, Zachary, Josh, Olivia, Dylan and Ramey; beloved son of Ken and Diane Johnston; dearest brother...
Joyce Jongsma
Oct 11, 2017
Joyce Jongsma, age 82, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Beloved wife of Harry Jongsma. Devoted mother of Penny (Dennis) Triezenberg, Daniel (late Patricia) Jongsma, Judith (John) Bobalik, and Howard Jongsma. Loving grandmother of six; great-grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of JoAnn Bachar and Richard (Shirley) Lee, and sister to numerous foster sisters including Sharyn Watts...
Margaret Mccormick
Oct 9, 2017
Margaret “Peg” McCormick (nee Martin-Older), age 88 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Dick” McCormick; loving mother 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 (Dave) Bonadona, and Robert McCormick; adoring grandmother...
Mary "Kathie" K. Delby
Oct 6, 2017
Mary “ Kathie” K. Delby, nee LeBell, age 62, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017. Beloved wife of Guy Delby. Loving mother of Corey, Sean (Carolyn), Ryan (Jill), and Jeremy Delby. Cherished grandmother of Austin. Fond sister of Robin Rossi. Dear daughter of Raymond (late Mary) LeBell. Visitation, Monday, October 9, 2017 from 3:00 –...
John V. Pearson
Oct 6, 2017
John V. Pearson, age 70, of Crete, IL, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra Pearson, nee Silzer. Father of Michele (Paul) Weir, John V. (Audrey) Pearson II, and Stacey Pearson-Donohue. Grandfather of Aaron and Tyler Hoffman, Grayson Purdy, Alexandria and Mariah Wertelka, John Vance Pearson III, Mark and Sara Donohue. Brother of the late Robert...
Mildred "Millie" Yonkman
Oct 6, 2017
Mildred “Millie” Yonkman, nee Mossel, age 88, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2017. Millie is survived by her five children: Barbara (Nick) Minigan, Jerry (TaTa) Yonkman, Robert (Patty) Yonkman, Judy (John) Roper, and William (Jazmin) Yonkman; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sister of Jackie Henderson and Rev. George (Eunice) Mossel. Preceded in death by her husband...
Stanley P Zych
Oct 5, 2017
Stanley P. Zych, age 93, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette (Curzyldo). Loving father of Mark (Monica) Zych and the late Darrin Zych. Cherished grandfather of Aaron, Corey and Kevin Zych, Megan (Jason) Mesick, Joshua and Kaitlyn Heffren. Adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Marjorie Fransen
Oct 4, 2017
Marjorie Fransen, nee Trayling, age 96, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Fransen. Loving mother of James (Jill) Fransen and Pamela (Rick) Furst. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lindsie) Fransen, James Fransen II, Allison (Ryan) Van Dommelen, Jenny (Kevin) Haartman, and Jonathan Furst; great-grandmother of Zachary, Conner, Braeden, Sadie, Abigail and...
Raymond Lee Rodriguez
Oct 3, 2017
Raymond Lee Rodriguez, age 49, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017. Loving son of Ramiro (late Clara) Rodriguez. Fond step-father of Erica Moore, Danielle Smith and David Buty. Dear brother of Earlene Levesque, Judy Kirk, Elena Valdez, Dahlia Garza, Gloria Ayala, Belinda (Randy) Dover and Debbie Zola. Caring former husband of Debra Rodriguez. Cherished uncle of...
David W Debolt
Sep 30, 2017
David W. DeBolt, age 50, of Steger, IL, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Beloved son of Frank Walton “Walt” and Sharon (Anton) DeBolt. Loving brother of Tom (Liza) DeBolt and Jennifer (Jeff) Pennington. Cherished uncle of Kristin, Zachary and Katherine DeBolt. From a young age David took pride working in the family trade as a machinist, owning his own...
Barbara J. Hallett
Sep 30, 2017
Barbara J. Hallett, nee Finch, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Hallett. Loving mother of Deborah (Donald) Musser, Scott (Donna) Hallett, Kimberly (Jack Emslander) Hallett, and the late Jacqueline Hallett. Proud grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Terry Borgman and Dennis Borgman....
Maryanne Tilton
Sep 30, 2017
Maryanne Tilton, nee Forlenza, age 77 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Vance Tilton. Loving mother of Robert V. (Sheryl) Tilton, Michael J. (Sandra) Tilton, Terri L. Tilton and the late Chris A. Schmidt. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy Schmidt, Jacob (Nadia) Tilton, Stephany (Antwon) Robinson, Brandon (Becky) Tilton, and Heather...
Michael R Whitson
Sep 28, 2017
Michael R. Whitson, age 59, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2017. Loving father of Michael Jr, Robert, Brandon, and the late Nicholas Whitson. Michael was an employee at Ford. Memorial Gathering to be held at later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. Interment private. Information (708) 755-6100 or visit...
Glennyce F Van Til
Sep 27, 2017
Glennyce F. van Til nee Den Besten, age 80, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away September 27, 2017. Glennyce was born near Armour, South Dakota to George and Anna Den Besten. She married Alan van Til in 1971 at the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church, Iowa. Glennyce and Alan moved from Ames, Iowa when Alan finished his Ph.D. in chemistry...
