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John O. Brooke

John O. Brooke

Jan 3, 2017

John O. Brooke, age 78, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn G. Brooke, nee Housman. Devoted father of Michelle (Scott) Monsma, Marcia (Freddy) Figueroa, Melissa (Jerremy) Page, Ericka (Mike) Homans, and John M. Brooke. Proud grandfather of Samantha, Max, Elizabeth, Abby, Michela, Austin, and Jessica. Preceded in death by his parents John...

Milan Varichak

Milan Varichak

Jan 3, 2017

MILAN VARICHAK- SOUTH HOLLAND, IL Milan Varichak, 91, a 58 year resident of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. He was born to the late Nicholas Varichak and the late Anica (nee Bozanich) Varichak/Alecksich on September 8, 1925. Milan is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (nee Rudman) of 61 years, and twins, son Paul (Christine)...

Kenneth M. Harrison

Kenneth M. Harrison

Jan 2, 2017

Kenneth M. Harrison, age 72, of Highland, IN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. Beloved husband of 50 years of Barbara Harrison, nee Beanblossom. Devoted father of Doug Harrison and Mark (Amanda) Harrison. Proud grandfather of Samantha, Paige, Piper, and Faith. Loving brother of Debbie (Dan) Moser. Preceded in death by brother Wayne Harrison. Visitation Thursday, January 5, 2017 from...

Mary L. Beemsterboer

Mary L. Beemsterboer

Jan 2, 2017

Mary L. Beemsterboer, nee Sullivan , age 82, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Roland Beemsterboer. Loving mother of Peggy (Douglas) Dado, Nancy (Juan) Lopez, David (Joann) Beemsterboer, and Carol (Mike) Perez. Grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Richard (Lois) Sullivan, the late John(Rita) Sullivan, and the late...

Margaret E. Ellerie

Margaret E. Ellerie

Jan 1, 2017

Margaret E. Ellerie, nee Koelikamp, age of 94 of Lansing, IL passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Ellerie. Loving mother of Marilyn (Larry) Czermanski, the late Robert (late Verna) Ellerie, Richard (Elaine) Ellerie, and Marj (Fred) Colvin. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters....

Lorraine M. Ferris

Lorraine M. Ferris

Dec 30, 2016

Lorraine M. Ferris, nee Frezza, age 89, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, December 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Ray L. Ferris. Devoted mother of Lynn (David) Masel, Mark (Claranne) Ferris, Nancy (Louis) Johnson, Sandy Garza, and Ted Ferris. Proud grandmother of Noah (Julie) Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Bobby Garza, Sarah Johnson, and the late...

Douglas John Odom

Douglas John Odom

Dec 30, 2016

Odom Douglas John Odom, age 67 of Flossmoor, IL passed away peacefully December 30, 2016. Beloved son of the late Cecil and Ruth Odom. Loving husband of Sandra (nee Makovec). Cherished father of C.J. (Jenna) Odom. Dearest brother of Kass Odom and the late Robert Cecil Odom. Faithful companion Baxter. Doug will be dearly missed by all who knew him....

Harold H. Goldsmith

Harold H. Goldsmith

Dec 30, 2016

Harold H. Goldsmith, age 89, of Crete, formerly Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2016. Beloved husband of 65 years of Jeannine Goldsmith, nee Lupe. Devoted father of Shirley Johnson, Edward (Diane), Kathy (Sonny) Martine, Theresa (William) Zencka, Robert (Georgia), Donald (Tracy), James, David (Tracy) and the late Kevin (Becky) Goldsmith. Proud grandfather of 20; great-grandfather of 10....

Eva Perez

Eva Perez

Dec 30, 2016

Eva Perez, age 72, of Harvey, IL, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Loving wife of Jose Luis Perez. Cherished mother of Blanca, Jaime, Luis, Norma, Jose, Raul, Ernesto, Eva, and Heriberto. Visitation Monday, January 2, 2017, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Catholic Church - Calumet...

John M Mago

John M Mago

Dec 29, 2016

John M. Mago, age 56 of Lowell, Indiana, passed away, December 29, 2016. Beloved father of John (DeAnn) Mago; loving grandfather of Destin, DezMarie, and John III; dearest brother of Ricky (Carla) Mago and Lori (Robby) Orr; adoring uncle of Luke, Walkere, Robby, and Skylar; ex-wife Michele Swicegood. John touched many lives and enjoyed meeting people during his Harley trips,...

Dr. Omar O. Juveland

Dr. Omar O. Juveland

Dec 29, 2016

Dr. Omar O. Juveland, age 90, of South Holland, IL passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth, nee Nelson. Loving father of David (Karen) Juveland, Steven (Kim Marie) Juveland, Douglas (Sherri) Juveland, and Kim (Bob) White. Beloved grandfather of the late Alex, Orion, Kelly, Katelyn, Sam, Sage, Jake, Erik, Lars, and Alexis. Dear brother of Sylvia...

Robert "Bob" E. Kocinski

Robert "Bob" E. Kocinski

Dec 29, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Kocinski, age 73, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathryn Kocinski, nee Shott. Devoted father of Ken and Tom Kocinski. Dear brother of James (Susan) Kocinski. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits DeYoung-Vroegh...

Geraldine C. Lobue

Geraldine C. Lobue

Dec 28, 2016

Geraldine C. Lobue, nee Lynch, age 92, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lobue. Loving mother of Richard (Linda) Lobue, James (Peggy) Lobue, Kathleen (David) Casey, and Mary (Dennis) Zmuda. Proud grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by her parents the late Gerald and Josephine Lynch; a...

Wally G. Ready, Sr.

Wally G. Ready, Sr.

Dec 25, 2016

Wally G. Ready, Sr. age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 . Beloved husband of Carolyn Ready, nee Singletary. Loving father of Natalie Smart and Wally (Tracy) Ready. Proud grandfather of Steven Enrico, and Derek and Kayla Ready; great grandfather of Kyle O’Rourke. Dear brother of Doreen (Gill) Soucy, Lester Dale Ready and Blaine Ready. Preceded...

David Wayne Lynch

David Wayne Lynch

Dec 25, 2016

David Wayne Lynch, 59, of Manteno, Illinois passed away December 25, 2016. Beloved brother of Gregory (Julie) Lynch. Loving uncle of Megan Lynch, Patrick (Caitlyn) Lynch and Chelsea Lynch. Cherished great uncle of John Allen Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents John and Cecelia Frances Lynch. Adored by many family members in West Virginia, Florida and the Chicagoland area....

Cornelius Roeda

Cornelius Roeda

Dec 24, 2016

Cornelius Roeda, age 93, of Tinley Park, IL formerly of South Holland, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jeneane Roeda, nee Vreeman. Loving father of the late Randall (Melissa) Roeda, Rebecca (Gary) Togtman, Rodney (Lauren) Roeda, and Robert (Kit) Roeda. Dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren....

Lois E Anczer

Lois E Anczer

Dec 24, 2016

Lois E Anczer (nee McCarthy), age 90, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Florian Anczer. Loving mother of Stephen (Karen) Anczer. Cherished grandmother of Timothy Anczer, Anthony (Lisa) Anczer, Katheryngrace (Marco) Coniglio and Tia Anczer. Dear great grandmother of Shayna Anczer, Elisabeth Anczer, Wyatt Anczer and Callie Coniglio. Visitation Wedneday, December...

Gail A. Nordyke

Gail A. Nordyke

Dec 24, 2016

Gail A. Nordyke, nee Smead, age 59, of Hobart, IN, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 25 years of Robert Nordyke. Loving mother of Matt (Kimberly) Vitoux, Yvette (fiancé William) Vitoux, and Jason Klee. Proud grandmother of Kelsey Lindsay, Stormy Vitoux, Abreal Vitoux, Ashlynne and Andrew Wells; great grandmother of Mia Parduhn. Dear daughter of Robert Smead....

Carole F Speir

Carole F Speir

Dec 23, 2016

Carole F Speir (nee Paolella), age 79, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William O. Speir. Loving mother of Mary Foresta. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Foresta and Frank Foresta. Dear sister of Florence (late John) Stapleton, John (Ivy) Paolella and the late Andy Paolella. Visitation Thursday December 29, 2016 from...

Theodore J. Sykes

Theodore J. Sykes

Dec 23, 2016

Theodore J. Sykes, age 93, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Sykes. Dear brother of Jeanne S. Tyrrell. Cherished friend of Cathy (Marcel) Arenz. Preceded in death by his parents Julian and Josephine Sykes. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in...

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