Robert E Metzger
Jul 9, 2017
Robert E. Metzger, age 77 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017. Beloved brother of Shirley (late Alex) Sakal and Richard (Carol) Metzger. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear son of the late Frank and the late Augusta Metzger. Visitation, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045...
Mary Ellen Sauls
Jul 9, 2017
Mary Ellen Sauls, age 59 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017. Beloved wife of David Sauls. Loving mother of Jeromy (Melissa) Sauls and Emily (Rocco Grande) Sauls. Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Madison and Jordan. Dear sister of Elizabeth (Steve) Weber and Steve (Mickey) Schwalbert. Kind companion of her dogs; Louie, Monte and Barkley. Mary was a...
Jimmy Leon Roberts Sr.
Jul 6, 2017
Jimmy Leon Roberts Sr. “King Jim”,70, of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully July 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Roxanne (nee Wheeler). Loving father of Jimmy Leon (Jennifer) Roberts Jr, Michelle (Gabriel) Roberts-Nanni. Cherished grandfather of Clarissa (Alex) Wilchek, Jimmy Leon (Elizabeth) Moore, Joshawa Roberts, Joel Nanni, Wednesday Roberts, Atisha Oliver, Brittany Oliver and Johnnie Oliver. Adoring great grandfather of Darien,...
John S. Dykshorn
Jul 5, 2017
John S. Dykshorn, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice Dykshorn, nee VanBaren. Devoted father of Alan (Amanda) Dykshorn, Brandyn (Eric) Armendarz, Joshua Dykshorn, Mikal (fiancé Will Kooiker) Dykshorn, and Joseph (Erika) Dykshorn. Proud grandfather of Sophie Marie, Landon Kai, Mayana Noelle, Selena Grace,...
Curt Hermann
Jul 5, 2017
Curt Albert Herrmann (April 17, 1972 – July 5, 2017) Curt Albert Herrmann, 45, of Tulsa, passed away on July 5, 2017 at his home. Curt was born in Momence, Illinois on April 17, 1972 to Joseph and Patricia Herrmann. He was the middle of three children. After completing high school, Curt attended the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in...
Rosemarie A Wojciechowski
Jul 4, 2017
Rosemarie A. Wojciechowski, age 86 of Beecher, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Walter Wojciechowski. Loving mother of Sharon, Arlene (Robert) Hayman, Thomas (Gina), Victoria (Myron) and the late Michael Wojciechowski. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial Visitation, Friday, July 7, 2017 from 3:00 until time of Memorial Service 6:00 p.m....
Marion Carol Wognum
Jul 4, 2017
Marion Carol Wognum, age 79, of South Holland, IL, passed away, peacefully, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Loving sister of Katharine (Dennis) Swanson and Barbara (George) Samojedny. Proud Aunt of 3 nephews and 2 nieces and several great nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by her parents William and Agnes (nee Scott) Wognum. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 4:00-8:00...
David A. Smith
Jul 2, 2017
Pastor David A. Smith, age 49, of St. John, IN, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Amy Smith, nee Hoekstra. Devoted father of Noah, Eli, and Abigail Smith. Dearest son of Donald and Martha Smith. Dear brother of Paul (Kristin) Smith. Son-in-law of Dr. Ben and Judy Hoekstra. Brother-in-law of Sue (John) Schaap and Darrin (Dianne) Hoekstra....
August W. Spyksma
Jul 2, 2017
August W. Spyksma, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Julia Spyksma, nee Spiekhout. Dear step father of Richard (Linda) Stienstra, Warren (Linda) Stienstra, Wayne (Jennie) Stienstra, Donald (Thea) Stienstra, John (Mary Kay) Stienstra, and the late Arlene (Kenneth) VanderZee. Devoted grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 31. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 8,...
William J. Tarrant Sr.
Jul 2, 2017
William J. Tarrant Sr., age 84, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Joanne S. Tarrant, nee Coci. Devoted father of Beth (Mark) Tenney, Amy (John) Buoscio, William Jr. (Karen) Tarrant, Julie (Sergio) Cappello, and Jennifer (Patrick) Philbin. Proud grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Eileen (Jerry) Williamson, Eugene (Adeline) Tarrant,...
Jose L. Ramirez
Jul 1, 2017
Jose L. Ramirez Sr., age 60, of Harvey, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Father of Jose Ramirez Jr. and brother to several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. The funeral mass will...
Kenneth L Julian
Jul 1, 2017
Kenneth L. Julian age 67 of Chicago Heights, Il. passed away peacefully on Saturday July 1,2017 at his home with his family with him. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Nee Karpas, his two children Gina and Christopher Julian. He is also survived by his Sisters, Paula Blissett, Marsha Marie (Arnold) Henning, and Angela Julian. His Brothers Timothy...
Steven K. Markel
Jun 30, 2017
Steven K. Markel, age 41, of Momence, IL passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving son of Debra Conner, nee Watkins and the late Jeffrey Markel. Beloved father of Haley, Brittanee, Macee, Austin, Chloe, Kelsey, and Jeremy. Dear brother of Joshua (fiancée Nancy Button) Conner, the late Jeffrey Markel and the late Nathaniel Conner. Dear nephew of Mike Watkins as...
Jeffrey A. Markel
Jun 30, 2017
Jeffrey A. Markel, age 44, of Momence, IL passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving son of Debra Conner, nee Watkins and the late Jeffrey Markel. Dear brother of Joshua (fiancée Nancy Button) Conner, the late Steven Markel and the late Nathaniel Conner. Dear nephew of Mike Watkins as well as many other aunts and uncles, and fond cousin of...
Delores L. Jacobitz
Jun 30, 2017
Delores L. Jacobitz, age 90, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Dolton, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving daughter of the late August and Martha Jacobitz. Dearest sister of the late Raymond (late Betty), late Dorothy, and the late Elmer Jacobitz. Dear aunt of William Jacobitz and the late Janet Jacobitz. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017...
Nathaniel C. Conner
Jun 30, 2017
Nathaniel C. Conner, age 27, of Momence, IL passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving son of Debra Conner, nee Watkins and the late Donald Conner. Dear brother of Joshua (fiancée Nancy Button) Conner, the late Jeffrey Markel and the late Steven K. Markel. Dear nephew of Mike Watkins and fond cousin of many. Proud uncle to many nieces and...
John J. Cantu
Jun 29, 2017
John J. Cantu, age 59, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, June 29, 2017. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Aurora Cantu; loving father of Celina N. Cantu; dearest brother of Jose (Mary) Cantu, Benjamin Jr. (Mary Lou) Cantu, Delia (the late James) Gayton, Gloria DeCenzo, Ophelia (Sam) Briones and the late Beatrice (George) Victory; adoring uncle of many...
James R. Cyborski
Jun 29, 2017
James R. Cyborski, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Bernadine Cyborski, nee Amsden. Loving father of James A. (Teri) Cyborski and Christine (Robert) Hearne. Proud grandfather of Jessica (Jeffrey) Crawford, Jacquelyn, Jimmy, Samantha, and Shannon; great grandfather of Carter James. Dear brother of late Thomas (late Judy) Cyborski, Paul (Pauline) Cyborski,...
Lois E. Brown
Jun 27, 2017
Lois E. Brown, age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Beloved wife of Raymond Brown. Loving mother of Gail (Rick) Badeusz and Nancy (Rick) Townsend. Devoted grandmother of Paul (Kathy) Jensen, Michele (Don) Niemeyer, Rachael (Andy) Eriks, Oliver Ryan Townsend, and Emily Townsend. Great-grandmother of Reid, Andrew, Kara, Adam, Hannah, and Leah. Dear sister of Eileen...
Frank M. Buddell
Jun 27, 2017
Frank M. Buddell, age 72, of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Nancy L. Buddell, nee Bosse. Cherished dad of Michael (Michelle) Buddell, Dawn (Daniel) Sichling, and Brenda (Don) Martin. Adored papa of Blaine, Ashley, Kelsey, Ryan, Jayson, Frank, Dylan, and Jack; great-papa of Cameron. Dear brother of Patrick (Dorothy) Buddell, Thomas Buddell,...
