Pamela Sue Voss
Aug 14, 2017
Pamela Sue Voss, nee Elman, age 65, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Barry Voss. Dear sister of Terri (Vernon) Richards and the late Patricia (Martin) Werth. Loving aunt to several nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edna Elman. Visitation Friday, August 18, 2017...
James J. Melf Sr.
Aug 14, 2017
James J. Melf Sr., age 68, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn Melf, nee Coons. Loving father of James Melf Jr., Joseph Melf, and Jeremy Melf. Dear brother of Robert (Tammy) Mancini. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Yolanda Melf. Visitation Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until the...
Paterno Javier Cabello
Aug 14, 2017
Paterno Javier Cabello, age 85, of Dolton, IL, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017.
Gustavo Aguilar
Aug 14, 2017
Gustavo Aguilar, age 59 of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Glenda Ruth Fletcher, nee Vaughn. Graveside Service, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 PM, at Evergreen Cemetery – Evergreen Park, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. Information (708) 755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com.
Adriana Wognum
Aug 13, 2017
Adriana Wognum, nee Vroegh, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Erwin C. Wognum. Devoted mother of the late Paul (Cindy) Wognum and Joanne Hoeksema. Proud grandmother of Marc (Christine) Hoeksema, Heather Hoeksema, Tracy (Marc) Wasser and Chad (J.J.) Wognum. Great grandmother of Megan, Bode, Cooper, and Tyce. Dear sister...
Santiago Torres
Aug 12, 2017
Santiago Torres, age 87, of South Holland, IL passed away, Saturday, August 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Esperanza. Loving father of Juanita Brito, Marina Arredondo, and Jose Arrendondo. Dear Grandpa and Bisco of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation, Monday, August 12, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral...
Maynard L. Ashley
Aug 10, 2017
Maynard L. Ashley, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Lorraine Ashley, nee Stenzel. Devoted father of Robert (Nancy) Ashley, Patricia (William Mock) Ashley, Donald (Lisa) Ashley, James (Beth) Ashley, and Barbara (Robert Seaney) Ashley. Loving grandfather of Colleen (Matt) Taylor, James (Amy) Ashley Jr., Nicole (Michael Quien) Ashley, Michael (Jenna...
Judy G. Koster
Aug 8, 2017
Judy G. Koster, nee Wethington, age 66, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Beloved wife of David L. Koster. Devoted mother of Casey Benson. Dearest sister of Brenda Cox, Carol Gray, Ronald Wethington and David Wethingon. Memorial visitation Friday, August 11, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m....
Leona M. Boyd
Aug 8, 2017
Leona M. Boyd, nee McKnight, age 92, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Boyd. Devoted mother of Mark (Barbara) Boyd, Jean Marie Boyd-Gaytan, Catherine (Robert Tanguileg) Boyd, John (Rebecca) Boyd, Robert Boyd, Colette Marie (Paul) Capriglione, the late Thomas, James, and Mary Ann Boyd. Proud grandmother of 13; great-grandmother...
Norberto Santana
Aug 7, 2017
Norberto Santana, age 86 of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Santana. Loving father of Inez Santana, Norberto Santana Jr., Paula Talamonti, Joseph Zartuche, John Zartuche, and the late Robert Santana. Cherished grandfather of many. Norberto is survived by many other relatives. Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 4:00...
Edward Deboer
Aug 6, 2017
Edward De Boer, age 90, of Crete, IL, formerly of Highland, IN passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Anna DeBoer, nee Kruizenga. Devoted father of Ron (Lois), Ed (Carol), Jim (Debra), and Bill (Barb Prince) DeBoer. Proud grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of the late Andy (Alice) DeBoer, late Elmer (Tini) DeBoer,...
Micaela Martinez
Aug 6, 2017
Micaela Martinez, 75, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully August 6, 2017. Loving sister of Elpidia Ruiz and the late Thomas (Esmeralda) Martinez. Cherished aunt of Jordan (Patricia) Ruiz, Carla (Michael Ramirez) Ruiz, Jason Martinez and Steven (Luscita) Galindo. Great aunt of Yolanda, Krystal, Jacob and Nicolas. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation, Thursday,...
Jeff M Van Zeyl
Aug 5, 2017
Jeff M. Van Zeyl, 54, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully August 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Janice. Loving father of Ashley Van Zeyl and Christine Mefford. Cherished grandfather of Paisley and Colton. Adoring son of Beverly (Charles) Cunha. Dearest brother of Julie (Brian) Stapleton and Susan Van Zeyl. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Nancy J. Wiltjer
Aug 4, 2017
Nancy J. Wiltjer, nee Robinson, age 74, of St. John, IN , passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. Beloved wife of James N. Wiltjer. Devoted mother of Susan (William) Reinsma, James (Jill) Wiltjer, and Jill (John) Boender. Proud grandmother of Janna (Taylor) Boice, Jori Ottenhoff, Marcus Ottenhoff, Maya Reinsma, Seth (Katelynn), and Deanna Wiltjer, Jaclyn, Jacob, and Joshua Boender. Dearest...
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...
