M. Gene Kimmel
Nov 28, 2016
M. Gene Kimmel, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, November 28, 2016. Mr. Kimmel spent over 30 years as an educator and retired as Superintendent of Schools in Calumet City, IL, and later was involved in various businesses. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He was an elder and deacon at Christian Fellowship...
Tim Rietveld
Nov 27, 2016
Tim Rietveld, age 57, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Donna Rietveld, nee Sytsma. Loving step-father of Steven Vogt, Jennifer Lynch and Timothy Lynch. Proud grandfather of Gwen Tanas, Jenny Jones, Ellie Vogt, and Riley Vogt. Dearest brother of Carol (Mark) Barnes, the late Richard (Kristine) Rietveld, late Robert Rietveld, Sue (Gary) Ebbens,...
David R. Czupryn
Nov 26, 2016
David R. Czupryn, age 67, suddenly, late of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. Husband of Cheryl Czupryn, nee Justus. Father of Megan (Delvin) Latimer; step-father of Robert (Michelle) Snell, Lisa (Bill) Reichel, Heidilyn (Robert) Findlay. Grandfather of 9. Brother of Michael (Maria) Czupryn, Rick Czupryn, and Billy Joe (Gwen) Czupryn. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Robert E. Dalton, Sr.
Nov 25, 2016
Robert E. Dalton, Sr., age 83, of South Holland, IL suddenly entered eternal life on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was a loving husband to the late Carol L. Dalton, nee Yudt, for 52 years. His free minded spirit is carried on by his four children: Susan (John) Peleck, Karen (Stephen) James, Robert (Diana) Dalton Jr. and Ronald Dalton. Proud...
Alice Van Der Vliet
Nov 25, 2016
Alice Van Der Vliet, nee Tapp, age 99, of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Van Der Vliet. Loving mother of Arlene (Bill) Anker and Sharon (George) Dinkel. Devoted grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Nicholas Tapp. Visitation Tuesday, November 29, 2016...
Janice K Golat
Nov 25, 2016
Janice K. Golat (nee Burks), age 69, of Crete, IL passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. Beloved wife of Theodore Golat; loving mother of Brian (Kimberly) Johnson and the late Stacy M. Johnson; cherished grandmother of Jason Johnson and Kristina Johnson. Dear sister of Vivian Bertram, Marilyn Uhter, and James Michael (Julie) Burks. Dearest daughter-in-law of Helen Golat.Dearest sister-in-law of...
Roger T Dillon
Nov 24, 2016
Roger Thomas Dillon, age 87 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, November 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Josephine Dillon; loving father of Douglas W. Dillon, Patrick J. Dillon, Denise (Robert) Costalunga and the late Dorothy Ann Dillon; cherished grandfather of Matthew Costalunga, Michelle Costalunga, Dana Dillon, Darcy Dillon and Dayla Dillon. Roger was a loving and...
Desmond J. Konadu
Nov 23, 2016
Desmond J. Konadu, age 32, late of Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Eddreinna Konadu, nee Tillman. Devoted father of Marquis and Desiree. Desmond was born in Chicago, IL, on April 27, 1984 to Desmond Joe Konadu and Renetta Dancy. Desmond attended Brook Elementary School, and graduated from Thornton High School. After graduation, he took some courses at Olive Harvey College....
George J. Bellamy
Nov 23, 2016
George J. Bellamy, age 81, of St. John, IN, passed away November 23, 2016. He was survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna, nee Lowe; daughter, Kerry Bellamy-Jasek (Greg); son, Kevin Bellamy (Jeff Casey); Grandsons, Ben & Sam Jasek; sister, Grace Branic. Visitation Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Monday, November 28, 2016 from 9:00...
Rebecca M. Yadron
Nov 22, 2016
Rebecca M. Yadron, age 43, of Lansing, IL, transitioned on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Beloved wife of William Yadron. Loving mother of Olaf, Isis, Anya, and Ian Yadron. Dear daughter of Kathleen (James) Spille. Devoted oldest sister of Angie (Ken) Neltner, Dylan (Melissa) Helton, Rachel Spille, and Jimmy Spille. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will...
Ann L. Drenth
Nov 22, 2016
Ann L. Drenth, nee Lisowski, age 88, of Crete, IL passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Russell Drenth. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Memorial Service Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Village Woods – 2681 Rte. 394, Crete, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information...
Mary E. Starr
Nov 20, 2016
Mary E. Starr, nee Hero, age 91, of Dyer, IN passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Mike Starr. Loving mother of Jean (Bruno) Davidovich, David Starr and Michael (Shalini Taneja) Starr. Proud grandmother of Laura (John Freeman) Davidovich, Michael (Maria) Davidovich, and Jaime (Clifton) Van Winkle; and great grandmother of Ava and Addyson Van Winkle, Michael Gill-Davidovich,...
Lynne M. Prendergast
Nov 20, 2016
Lynne M. Prendergast, nee Marin, age 75, formerly of South Holland, IL and current resident of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James J. Prendergast. Dear sister of the late Richard (Muriel) Marin. Loving aunt of Elaine Marin, Tara (Len) Lagestee, Celine (Paul) Prinz, Brian (Michele) Marin, Mary...
Richard L. Defrancesco Sr
Nov 18, 2016
Richard L. DeFrancesco Sr. age 83 of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016. Beloved husband of 61 years to Joyce DeFrancesco nee Miller. Loving father of Debbie (Jim) Halvorson-Bush, Richard (Joyce) DeFrancesco Jr., and Michael (Kim) DeFrancesco. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Matthew, Nicholas and Lindsy. Great grandfather of Ellie and Anthony. Dear...
Kathleen Lynn Mason
Nov 17, 2016
Kathleen Lynn Mason, age 51, suddenly, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Devoted mother of Jon (Amanda) Mossman, Derek (Megan) Mossman, Tyler Fabbri and Jeremy Fabbri. Proud grandmother of April and Josephine. Loving daughter of Dorie and the late Frank Schuch. Dearest sister of Debbie (late Tom) Adams, Carrie (Ken) Rosinski, and Mark (Shannon) Schuch. Kind...
Margaret A Castro
Nov 14, 2016
Margaret A Castro nee Deer, age 86, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully November 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Lorenzo Castro. Loving mother of Anita (William) Ward and Karla Castro. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Castro, Shannon Castro, Robert Ward, Brian Ward, Lauren (Dean) Klier, Brandon (Michelle) Ward and Dakota Ward. Dear sister of Richard Deere. Visitation Wednesday, November 16,...
Rose Mary Kickert
Nov 13, 2016
Rose Mary Kickert, nee Jacobs, age 88, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Bud” Kickert. Loving mother of Steve (Rita) Kickert, Dawn Riewe, Jim (Ellen) Kickert, Nancy Geldean, and Barb (Tom) Sweet. Devoted grandmother of Ben (Beth) Kickert, Tim (Chelsea) Kickert, Paul Riewe, Lynn (Jim) Pierce, Jill...
William R. Freshley
Nov 13, 2016
William R. Freshley, age 62, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Judy Freshley. Loving father of Sara Freshley, Jacob (Angela) Freshley; Step-father of Shannon (Steve) Hejmej, Adrienne Eichhorn, and Shane (Kim) Schmidt. Proud grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Terri (Tony) Senecal and Paul (Brenda) Freshley. Preceded in death...
Betty L. Littleton
Nov 11, 2016
Betty L. Littleton nee Weiss, age 80, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully November 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Littleton. Loving mother of Mark Littleton, Lee (Lauran) Littleton and the late Diana Lynn Day. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Ryan) Schaap, Ashley Teske, Lee (Sarah) Littleton, Matthew Littleton and Deana (Louis) Upchurch. Great Grandmother of seven. Betty...
