Jean E. Vander Molen
Aug 10, 2016
Jean E. Vander Molen, age 85, of Highland, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Dear sister of Shirley (Richard) Van Vuren and Ray (Jan) Vander Molen. Preceded in death by her parents Reinder and Kate Vander Molen. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 12, 2016 from 9:00 a.m....
Enrique Castro
Aug 8, 2016
Enrique Castro, age 55 of Steger, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria Raquel Molina. Loving father of Angelica Castro and Jennifer Castro. Loving step-father of Noe (Vicky) Leal. Cherished grandfather of Xavier, Elijah, Cameron, Mikhail, Serenity, Nolina, Noe Jr., Mireyna, Anthony, Nathan, Leo, Jazlyn, Ava, Elida and Vincent. Dear brother of Maria Lopez,...
John D. Scanlon
Aug 8, 2016
John D. Scanlon, age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Jane Scanlon, nee DeVries. Loving father of Michael (Dana) Scanlon, Sean (Kim) Scanlon, Katie (Pat) Mulcrone. Devoted grandfather of Reilly, Taylor, Anthony, Hannah and Leo Scanlon, Reagan, Nola and Cullen Mulcrone. Dearest brother of William (Maripat) Scanlon, Mary Catherine (John) Durkin,...
Elinor B. Lacey
Aug 7, 2016
Elinor B. Lacey, nee Barankiewicz, age 85 of South Holland, IL was called home to God on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Lacey. Loving mother of Paul (Susan) Lacey, Patrice (late Roye) Saitta, and Peter (Carol) Lacey. Devoted grandmother of Christopher, Bridgette, Joshua (Jose), Kimberly (Julie), Kaitlyn (fiance Cain), Michael and Sydney. Dear sister of...
Verne C. Graves
Aug 6, 2016
Verne C. Graves, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Beloved husband for 67 years of Dorothy Graves, nee Wohlrab. Loving father of Donald (Jackee) Graves, William (Myra) Graves, Nancy (Scott) Boomsma, James (Lisbeth) Graves, and Judy (Eric) Pfister. Devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Eileen (late Bud)...
Mary Lou Young-Duffy
Aug 6, 2016
Mary Lou Young-Duffy of Beecher, IL, began her new life in Heaven on August 6, 2016, at the age of 79. Mary Lou loved life and her Lord which was evident in all she did. Following her move from Chicago to the Southeastern suburbs, she worked for Catholic Charities, PASS, and mentored women at Tabitha House. Mary Lou also had...
Mikel W Fletcher
Aug 1, 2016
Mikel W. Fletcher, age 73 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully August 1, 2016.Mikel was a US Navy Veteran. Graveside Service Monday, August 8, 2016 2:00 p.m. directly at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – 20953 W Hoff Rd Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Deloris Jean Wolterstorff
Jul 31, 2016
Visitation for DeLoris Jean Wolterstorff (nee Van Drunen), 87, of Momence, IL, will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. at the Momence Funeral Chapel, 203 N. Locust Street. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Rick Kiekintveld officiating. Private burial will be in Skyline Memorial Park, Garden of Devotion, Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers,...
Medarda "Mary" M. Madija
Jul 31, 2016
Medarda "Mary" M. Madija, age 66, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Glenwood, IL. She was born on August 10, 1949 in the Province of Northern Samar Bobon, Phillipines. She was preceded in death by her parents: Theodoro and Juana Pascuala Madija. She is survived by her former spouse Fred L. Wilson, Jr.; her daughters Raneigh M. Carter and...
James "Jimmy" Spencer
Jul 31, 2016
James “Jimmy” Spencer, 61, of Gainsville, TX, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away July 31, 2016. He is survived by his parents Joe and Esther Spencer; daughters Starr Spencer , Heather (Daniel) Jensen and the late Amber Spencer; grandchildren Sophia and Luke Jensen; siblings Joan (Steve) Zeman, Kathleen Spencer, Linda Wilt, Maureen (Dale) Janeczko and the late Barbara...
Clara Mary Nelson
Jul 29, 2016
Clara Mary Nelson, nee Rimovsky, 102, passed away peacefully July 29, 2016, at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dyer, Indiana. Clara was born December 31, 1913, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rudolph and Margaret (Stuart) Rimovsky. She was one of five children (Grace, Clara, Floyd, Jean and Dorothy). She attended West Pullman Elementary School and Fenger High School....
Dennis R Schrage
Jul 28, 2016
Dennis R. Schrage, age 65 of Beecher, formerly of Steger, Illinoispassed away peacefully July 28, 2016. Beloved husband of KathleenA. Schrage. Loving father of Dennis (Tabatha) Schrage, Rebecca(Joe) Powell and Misty (Phillip) Powell. Cherished grandfather ofTaylor, Nikolas, Maddie, Riley, Aidan, and Hunter. Dear brother ofRickie Smotherman and Patty Staehlin. Visitation, Monday, August 1, 2016 4:00 to 8:00 PM. at Smits,...
Timothy W. Kelley Sr.
Jul 28, 2016
Timothy W. Kelley Sr., age 66, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Arlene Kelley. Devoted father of Tammy (Allan) Misner, Timothy W. Kelley Jr., and Thomas W. (Michelle) Kelley; step-father of Mark (Kristy) and Craig Goodwin. Proud grandfather of Cory, Jesse, and Summer Smith, Skyler and Kayla Kelley, and Riley, Kennedie, and Balis Goodwin....
Danny L. Kortum
Jul 26, 2016
Danny L. Kortum, age 64, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda Kortum, nee Baum. Devoted father of Janet Kortum and Carl (Kellyanne) Kortum. Proud grandfather of Corinne Mundo, Riley and Evelyn Kortum. Loving son of Dolores Preston. Preceded in death by his father Elmer Kortum. Visitation Friday, July 29, 2016 from 3:00...
Marian L. Mitziga
Jul 26, 2016
Marian L. Mitziga, nee Good, age 94, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George S. Mitziga. Devoted mother of Robert (Carol) Mitziga, Pamela Mitziga and the late Dan (Senka) Mitziga. Proud grandmother of Matt and Amy. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and...
Ernest G. "Ernie" Medema
Jul 25, 2016
Ernest G. Medema, age 81, of Hudsonville, MI, formerly of Lynwood, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen Medema, nee Flikkema and the late Grace Medema, nee Ipema. Loving father of Thomas (Brenda) Medema, Peter (Karen) Medema, Nancy Medema, Ralph (Jennifer) Medema, Matthew (Stephanie) Medema, Kimberly (David) Moore...
Daniel J. Salus
Jul 25, 2016
Daniel J. Salus “Coach Dan” Highland, IN Daniel J. Salus, “Coach Dan” age 47, of Highland, IN, passed Monday, July 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Vanessa Salus, nee Fuentes. Devoted father of Larissa and Gunnar. Loving son of Paul and the late Patricia Salus. Dear brother of David Salus, Debbie (Chris) Piatak, Doug (Tina) Salus, and Don (Teri) Salus. Dear...
Kenneth R Kost
Jul 24, 2016
Kenneth R. Kost, Age 60 of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully July 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Anita Kost nee Piacentini. Loving step-father of Kevin Piacentini. Dear brother of Karen (Gary) Goodheart. Cherished uncle of three nephews and three nieces. Loving son of Elaine (late Robert) Kost. Ken was a US Marines Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Visitation,...
Ryan Anthony Lakeberg
Jul 23, 2016
Ryan A. "Harley" Lakeberg, age 38, suddenly, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Cedar Lake and Crown Point, IN, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. Loving son of Karen Klein and Wayne (Susan) Lakeberg; Step-son of Frank Klein. Devoted father of Jared, Harley, Ryan, Elizabeth, and Hayden. Dearest brother of Shaun (Jennifer) Lakeberg, Kyle Klein, Kris Klein, Angie (Gabriel) Raney, Rachel...
Rodolfo A Rivera Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Rodolfo A Rivera Jr., Age 51 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully July 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Angelita Trevino. Loving step-father of Armando Figueroa. Dear son of Rodolfo Sr. (late Lydia) Rivera. Cherished uncle of Melanie, Michael, Kaylee and Alicia. Rodolfo was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Jane Rivera, Ana Rivera and brother Ricardo. Visitation, Wednesday July...
