Petar Bambic
Apr 7, 2017
Petar Bambic, age 76, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Angelina Bambic, nee Ilibasic. Loving father of Pete Bambic and Rudy (Erica) Bambic. Devoted Deda of Gage Michael Bambic. Dear brother of Angelka (late Bogdan) Vjestica and Ankica (late Dan) Urosevich. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, April 11, 2017...
Rachel Kathryn "Kay" Cartwright
Apr 7, 2017
Rachel Kathryn “Kay” Cartwright, nee Wilson, age 91, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late J.L. Cartwright. Devoted mother of Andy (Karen) Cartwright, Kay (Wayne) Jacobsma, Michael (Belinda) Cartwright, and the late Thomas (Lynn) Cartwright. Proud grandmother of Lana, Lisa, Torry, Matt, Katy, Tommy, Mandy, Dave, and Cole; great-grandmother of Joey, Sydney,...
David J Kelton, Sr.
Apr 6, 2017
David J. Kelton Sr., age 69, of Thornton, IL passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Penny J. Kelton. Loving father of David (Rachel) Kelton, Jim (Kelly) Kelton, Jessica, and Melissa. Dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Burt and Elizabeth and one sister Mary Eileen. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions...
Harold A. Vierk
Apr 5, 2017
Harold A. Vierk, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Vierk, nee Graham. Loving father of Carl (Donna) Vierk, the late Beth (Les) Hemmerich, and the late Paul Vierk. Devoted Papa of Karen (Jake) Parker, Scott Hemmerich, Jennifer Vierk and Steven Vierk. Dear brother of Richard (late Kathy) Vierk....
June A. Karrson
Apr 5, 2017
June A. Karrson, nee Edwards, age 92, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Chris Karrson Sr. Loving mother of Chris (Vicky) Karrson Jr., Wayne (Sue) Karrson, and Ken (Kim) Karrson. Proud grandmother of Steffani Karrson, Jennifer Karrson, Derek Karrson, Melissa (Ferdinand) Martija, Heather Rooney, Kenneth Karrson Jr., and Katherine Karrson; great-grandmother of...
James Hendrix
Apr 4, 2017
James Hendrix, age 58, of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Father of Ryan Hendrix, Sara Seay and Lauren Schreiner. Also survived by ten brothers and sisters, and many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by one brother. Visitation Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN....
Doris Durbin
Apr 3, 2017
Doris Durbin, nee Ekstrom, age 89 of South Holland, IL passed away, Monday, April 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Carl Durbin. Loving mother of Lynn Durbin and Leonard Durbin. Dear sister of the late Martin (late Lois) Ekstrom, late Warren Ekstrom, and the late Lois (late Henry) Arden. Also preceded in death by her parents: Carl and...
James Harold Trammell
Apr 3, 2017
James H. Trammell, age 72, of Crossville, Alabama formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Trammell is survived by his wife, Donna Trammell; daughter, Kimberly (Jim) Young; son, James (Kristin) Trammell; grandchildren, Emily Trammell, James Young, Ryan Young, Jacob Trammell, Caitlin Young and Adam Trammell; brother, Carl (Jane) Trammell. He is preceded in...
Joseph Alan Correa
Apr 2, 2017
Joseph Alan Correa, age 61, of Crown Point, IN , passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn R. Correa, nee Quist. Devoted father of Joseph John (Michelle) Correa and Beth R. (Jason) Atkinson. Proud grandfather of Bradley Correa. Dear brother of Clara Singleton, late Judith Correa, Susan Correa and William Correa. Preceded in death by his parents...
Mae Hoeksema
Mar 31, 2017
Mae Hoeksema (nee Visser), long-time resident of South Holland and Lansing, IL, died on March 31, at the age of 96. Mae is survived by her children: George Jr. (Gerri), Susan, Alan (Carol), John (Marjory), Tim, Teana Witvliet, Esther Van Hattem (Richard), Mark (Cindy); her sisters Clara Koster and Martha Frieling, brother Eli (Tootie), brother-in-law Jay Dorn (Helen), 21 grandchildren...
Kenneth L. Kampenga
Mar 30, 2017
Kenneth L. Kampenga, age 80, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Joyce C Kampenga, nee Tillema. Proud father of Donna (Bob) Harvey, Mark (Brenda) Kampenga, Rodger (Susan) Kampenga, Bridget Hillyard, and William Kampenga. Loving grandfather of Tim, Stacy, Matthew, Elaine, Kevin, Nathan, Lisa, and Joseph; great-grandfather of Tori and Becki. Dear brother of...
Marie "Mary" J. Clausen
Mar 29, 2017
Marie J. "Mary" Clausen (nee Stolka) 86, formally of Crete, IL was welcomed into Heaven, in Houston, TX, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born October 12, 1930 in Aurora, OH to Frank J. and Marie (Drsek) Stolka. She married the love of her life, Warren "Happy" Clausen, on November 9, 1952. Marie...
Guadalupe R Garcia
Mar 28, 2017
Guadalupe R Garcia (nee Ruiz), age 78, of Stevens Point, WI, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully March 28, 2017. Beloved companion of Juan Jimenez. Loving mother of Victoria (Genaro) Sons- Meza, Rosalinda Taylor, Matilda (Ron) Uecke, Frances (Abel) Garcia-Mata, Thelma Garcia, Michelle Garcia and Fred (Rebecca) Garcia. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear...
Herbert Vander Weele
Mar 28, 2017
Herbert “Herb” Vander Weele, age 88, of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Loving husband of the late Emma M. Vander Weele, nee Schepel. Devoted father of David (Marie) Vander Weele, Dan (Rachel) Vander Weele, Tom (Diane) Vander Weele, the late Rita Vander Weele, and Carla (Lanny) Arensen. Proud grandfather of Jesse, Arianna, Jon, Dave, Mike (Clare) Vander...
Richard "Dick" Scheffers
Mar 27, 2017
Richard “Dick” Scheffers, age 74, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Judith Scheffers, nee Van Drunen. Loving father of Richard “Rick” Scheffers. Devoted grandfather of Nathan Scheffers, Annalise Scheffers and Trevor Scheffers. Dear brother of Jean (Fred) Hinrichs, Wilma (Ted) Koelikamp, Shirley (Martin) Rolland, Ronald (Shirley) Scheffers, and James (Janet) Van...
Bill John Perry
Mar 27, 2017
Bill John Perry, age 70, late of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Linda Perry, nee Pacanowski. Devoted dad of Elisia (Michael) Marzano, Bill (Denise) Perry, and JoAnn (Dave) White. Proud Papa of Michael Jr., Alison, Kaitlyn, and Brittany. Dear brother of Betty Jo (late harvey) Layne, Nancy (late Louie) Saucedo, Mary Beth...
Betty W. Schaap
Mar 26, 2017
Betty W. Schaap, nee Recker, age 88, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Beloved wife of John Schaap. Loving mother of Wayne (Laurel) Schaap, Janice (Fred) Hoekstra, Pamela (Lewis) Haan, and Brian Schaap. Devoted grandmother of Aron (Sarah) Hoekstra, Ryan (Karen) Hoekstra, Michelle (Titus Presler) Schaap, Kara (Brandon) Taylor, Timothy (Katherine) Schaap, Brandon (Sarah) Haan,...
Walter Donato Rossi
Mar 25, 2017
Walter Donato Rossi, age 74, of Schererville, IN, Born in Bussi Sul Tirino, Italy to the late Oreste and Rosina nee Spezza Rossi, passed away into eternal life Saturday, March 25, 2017. Beloved husband of 50 years to Maria Rossi, nee Moretti. Loving father of Paolo (Ginny) Rossi, Valeria (Kevin) Galassini, Roberto (Carrie) Rossi, and Johnny (Phonesavanh) Rossi. Loving and...
Shirley C. Lau
Mar 24, 2017
Shirley C. Lau, nee VanderWoude, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Ted Lau. Dearest sister of the late Wilma and Wendell VanderWoude. Kind aunt of Karen Kooima. Loving cousin of many. Preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Fannie VanderWoude. Visitation Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m....
William "Bill" P. Beezhold
Mar 24, 2017
William “Bill” P. Beezhold, age 89, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Harriet Beezhold, nee Kramer. Dear father of Phil (Julie) Beezhold, Don (Deborah) Beezhold, Cynthia (Dave) Voss, Diane (David) Guerrin, Timothy (Rebecca) Beezhold, David (Jill) Beezhold, Paul (Trisch) Beezhold, and Lynn (Kevin) Lanting. Proud grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 19. Loving brother of...
