Darryl J. Devries
Mar 4, 2017
Darryl James DeVries, age 40, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Christ Advocate Hospital in Oak Lawn surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Christine DeVries, nee Bellinger, sons Austin Dodson and James DeVries, his parents James and Cyndee DeVries and his sister Jill (Jim) Vela, nephew Nathan DeVries and nieces...
Matusala "Ann" Newbury
Mar 4, 2017
Matusala “Ann” Newbury, age 80, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Jesse Newbury. Loving mother of David (Ruth) Newbury, Gary (Pam) Newbury, and Brenda (Billy) Cross. Cherished grandmother of Gary (Stephanie) II, Justin (Carly), and Andrew (Ashlee); great-grandmother of Mason, Ella, and Addison. Dear sister of Sarah Cardin. Ann was preceded in death...
Sadie Joe Lewis
Mar 3, 2017
Sadie Jo (Atchison) Lewis, 93, formerly of Sesser, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. James Manor in Crete, IL. She was born September 14, 1923, Sesser, to Harve and Maggie Atchison. She married Donald Harland Lewis on July 27, 1941, and he preceded her in death. She was saved and baptized...
Ruth M Poniatowski
Mar 3, 2017
Ruth M. Poniatowski, age 89, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Poniatowski. Loving mother of Steve Poniatowski. Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings Jacqueline F. Schimke, Dorothy Eby, and Harry Grubermann. Visitation Tuesday March 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the prayer service 11:00 a.m. at...
Dale L Stadt
Mar 3, 2017
Dale L. Stadt, age 83, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017. Beloved husband to Barbara Stadt (nee Odom) for 61 years. Loving father of Jeffrey Stadt, Deborah (Mark) Kowalczyk and Kathleen (Herman) David. Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Marcella (Ray) Whitten and Garland (Carolyn) Stadt. Dale was a former...
Stephen O. Somervell
Mar 2, 2017
Stephen O. Somervell, age 73, of Steger, IL passed away Thursday March 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Betty Somervell (nee McHenry). Loving father of Wendy Somervell, Chris (Stacey) Somervell, and the late Michael Somervell; cherished grandfather of Alexandria Weldon, Cheyenne Somervell, and Chris Somervell Jr. Dear brother of Barbara (Charles) Greene and Margery Crampton. Services were held privately. Arrangements entrusted...
Donald L. Moser
Mar 1, 2017
Donald L. Moser, age 84, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann Moser, nee Zmuda. Dear father of Don Moser, Kathy Strohrigl, Darla James, Dennis (Delores) Brooks, and Leahann Britian. Dear grandfather of several grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear brother of Pat Olesky and Stella June Moser. Visitation Sunday, March...
Marian E. Schroeter
Feb 26, 2017
Marian E. Schroeter, nee Schulz, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Fred G. Schroeter. Loving mother of Melanie (Joseph) Martynowicz and Mark Schroeter. Dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held with Pastor Ed Staska officiating at Concordia Cemetery in Hammond, IN.
Dale Arthur Bovenkerk
Feb 25, 2017
Dale Arthur Bovenkerk, age 72, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 25, 2017. Beloved husband of LaVonne “Bonnie” Bovenkerk (nee Van Beek). Loving father of Michelle Renee Bovenkerk, Stephen Dale (Ann) Bovenkerk and Jennifer Susan Bovenkerk. Proud grandfather of Matthew John and Emily Johanna Bovenkerk. Dearest brother of Paul (Sharon) Bovenkerk, Betty (Ron) Lintner, Calvin (Nancy) Bovenkerk,...
Patricia A. Denny
Feb 24, 2017
Patricia A. Denny, age 64, of Griffith, IN, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. Loving mother of Brad (Marlene) Boswinkle. Devoted grandmother of Makayla, Timothy, Zoe and Zachary. Dear sister of Robert (Nancy) Denny and Sue (Maurie) Govert. Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (400 W. 44th...
Helen M. Kolodzej
Feb 23, 2017
Helen M. Kolodzej, nee Stumper, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Kolodzej Sr. Dearest mom of Diane (David) Reinke, Stephen (Michelle) Kolodzej, and Robert (Mary) Kolodzej. Proud grandma of Melanie, Eric (Melissa), Matthew (Lyn), Ryan (Katy), and Stephanie (Mark); great-grandma of Brittney, Ashley, Courtney, Eric Jr.,...
Laura A. Hoekstra
Feb 23, 2017
Laura A. Hoekstra, age 80, of Grant Park, IL, passed away February 23, 2017 at River North Bradley Health & Rehab Center. She was born May 13, 1936 in DeMotte, IN, the daughter of Benjamin and Alice Klemp. Laura married Jacob H. Hoekstra on October 6, 1955. Survivors include her husband Jacob, her daughter Marlene (Larry) Smith, and two sons,...
Robert C. Borst, Jr.
Feb 22, 2017
Robert C. Borst, Jr., age 69, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia Borst, nee Galderio. Loving father of Robert Borst and Mia Borst. Proud grandfather of Hannah. Cherished son of Catherine and the late Robert C. Borst, Sr. Dear brother of Timothy (Vicky) Borst, Catherine (Bruce) Delbovo, and Mitchell (Tina) Borst. Uncle...
Cindy L. Bailey
Feb 22, 2017
Cindy L. Bailey, nee McCormick, age 60, of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert “Tony” Bailey. Dear mother of John (Lauren) Jewell and Billy Hardin. Proud grandma of Kylee Jewell. Daughter of Glenn McCormick and Karen Harmeling. Sister of Jason, Scotty, and Chuck. Visitation Monday, February 27, 2017 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. with...
David "Dave" Warren Hofstra
Feb 21, 2017
David “Dave” Warren Hofstra, age 79, of Jenison, formerly of South Holland, IL and Roseland, IL, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Dave graduated from Chicago Christian High School and was a 3rd generation baker in Hofstra’s Bakery. Following his retirement from the bakery, he was head custodian at Illiana Christian High School for 10...
Rose Schaap
Feb 21, 2017
Rose Schaap, nee Kaper, age 96, of Lansing, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Arthur G. Schaap. Loving mother of David (Eileen) Schaap, Amy (Richard) Krooswyk, Daniel Schaap, and Marianne (Larry) Lyzenga. Proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Cornelius Kaper and...
Ronald A. Lovall
Feb 21, 2017
Ronald A. Lovall, age 73, of Hobart, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Beloved husband of Cynthia C. Lovall, nee Mara. Loving father of Randy Ramos, Brian Lovall, Brent Lovall and Jessica Lovall. Devoted grandfather of Sean, Jonathan and Justine. Dear brother of Leeland (Debi) Lovall, William Lovall, Carolyn Martakis and Norma Longmore. Uncle of several nephews and nieces....
Edward T Urban
Feb 18, 2017
Edward T. Urban, age 63 of Matteson, Illinois passed away peacefully February 18, 2017. Loving brother of Marie Hunt, Rita Paul, John Urban, Irene Perez and Joe (Brenda) Urbasezwski. Edward will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd....
Maggie "Dot" Plohg
Feb 18, 2017
Maggie “Dot” Plohg, nee Blink, age 98, of Griffith, IN passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Plohg. Loving mother of Janice (Frank) Demps and Kaye (late James) Rex. Devoted grandmother of Dana (Kurt) Dahlman, Darren (Pam Poland) Demps, Troy (Lesley) Demps, Jimmy Rex, Brad (Tara) Rex and Brian (Tracie) Rex. Great-grandmother of Cory, David,...
