Gerald M. Sheehan
Jul 21, 2016
Gerald M. "Jerry" Sheehan, age 76, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2016. Beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara J. Sheehan, nee Karabin. Devoted father of Timothy (Amy), Kevin, and Michael (Lisa) Sheehan. Proud grandfather of Joseph, Jennifer, Katherine, Caroline, and Chloe. Dear brother of Patricia, James and the late Jack Sheehan. Preceded in death...
William C. Gaines
Jul 20, 2016
William C. "Bill" Gaines, 82, of Munster, Indiana; formerly of Lansing, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana; passed away on July 20th, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Nellie Gaines, nee Gilyan; children: Michael (Tina) Gaines, Michelle Gaines, Matthew (Debbie) Gaines; Grandchildren: Christopher Galocy, Danielle, Emily, William, Nicholas, and Jacob Gaines; and many loving nieces and nephews....
Samuel K Asamoah
Jul 19, 2016
Samuel K Asamoah, age 64 of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Geraldine Terstegge. Loving father of Jonathan (Anna) Asamoah and Ralph Asamoah. Cherished grandfather of Three grandchildren. Samuel is survived by four sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Visitation Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 3:00...
Armando Vittorio Gazzillo
Jul 19, 2016
Armando V Gazzillo, 76, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully July 19, 2016. Armando Vittorio Gazzillo entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2016 in his home in Steger surrounded by his family at the age of 76. He was born in Dragoni, Italy on October 17, 1939 and became a United States citizen in 1962. Armando was a dedicated...
Braden Scott Macak
Jul 15, 2016
Braden Scott Macak, age 23, suddenly, of St. John, IN, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Loving and beloved son of Richard “Rick” and Donna Macak, nee Berglund. Dearest brother of Austen, Cameron, Delayna, and Gianna. Cherished grandson of Therese, nee Owczarzak and the late William Macak and the late Donald and Antoinette, nee Santangelo Berglund. The Love of His...
William J. Meuzelaar
Jul 13, 2016
William “Bill” J. Meuzelaar, age 87, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 35 years of Cathie Dykstra Meuzelaar, nee Recker. Loving father of Lynnette (Ron) Lott, Julie (Brian) Vliem, Amy (Jon) Dekker, Valerie (Don) Fedor, Rhonda (Ron) Dommisse, Rachelle (Greg) Oppenhuizen, Brad (Joyce) Dykstra, Russ (Darla) Dykstra, Mark Dykstra,...
Mary Jane Blank
Jul 9, 2016
Mary Jane Blank, nee Wright, age 95, of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Donald Blank. Loving mother of David (Sandra) Blank, James (Kathy) Blank, the late John (Carol) Blank, Ken (Terri) Blank, Nancy Morrill and the late Susan Blank. Devoted grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Annabelle Goldstone, Daisy Stabenow...
John T. Hendron
Jul 9, 2016
John T. Hendron, age 59 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully July 9, 2016. Beloved brother of Daniel (late Debra) Hendron and Helen (Robert) Mack. Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Interment private. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Violet L. Kodat
Jul 7, 2016
Violet L. Kodat (nee Dettmering), 85, of South Chicago Heights, at rest July 7, 2016. Violet is survived by her son, Bruce Kodat, daughter, Beverly (James) Adkins, brother, Emil (Lolita) Dettmering, grandchildren, Cynthia Mancino, Gary Kodat, Janice Manarin, Audra Witherington, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Judson E. Kodat, parents, Emil...
Dorothy Pearl Mead
Jul 5, 2016
Dorothy Pearl Mead, age 82 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of Edward Mead. Loving mother of Bruce Mead, Joel Mead and Jane Mead. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dear sister of Hassie Derks, Mattie Kellner, Rebanell Piat, Oliver Northcutt and Marcus Northcutt. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents;...
Rena Ooms
Jul 5, 2016
Rena Ooms, nee Zeldenrust , age 94, of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of Gerard “Bob” Ooms for 74 & ½ years. Loving mother of Donna (late Butch) DeGraff, Joan (Larry ) Van Drunen, Ruth (Duke) VanDerVeen, and preceded in death by two sons: John Henry and Robert Wayne Ooms. Proud...
Alice W. Stockton
Jul 5, 2016
Alice W. Stockton (nee Krause), age 96 of Homewood, Illinois passed away peacefully July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Stockton. Loving mother of Barbara A. Kozaruk, Richard J. (late Leigh) Stockton, Patricia D. (Ron) Ledvina, Bruce T. Stockton and Brian J. (Barbara) Stockton. Cherished grandmother of James M. Kozaruk, Michael Scott (Kelly) Kozaruk, Pamela M. (Michael)...
Betty Ann De Jong
Jul 4, 2016
Betty Ann De Jong, nee Ticgelaor, age 78 of Monee, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 4, 2016. Beloved wife of Arnold S. De Jong. Loving mother of Steve (Debbie) De Jong, Kathy(Kevin) Eenigenburg, and the late Linda(Tom) DeCavitch. Devoted grandmother of Aaron and Matthew De Jong; Denise (Vince) Kooy, Joel(Tabitha) Eenigenburg, Seth...
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Krejci
Jul 2, 2016
Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Krejci, age 80, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2016, Loving mother of Denise(James) Shultman and Laura Fuller. Cherished grandmother of Traci Shultman, Nanci Dallas, Robin Bilbrey, James(Katy) Shultman and Jennifer Lindquist. Devoted great-grandmother of 8 and great-great-grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Wilbur Miller. Preceded in death by her parents: Forest and...
Rita Mytnik
Jun 30, 2016
Rita Mytnik, nee Jenness, age 77, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell E. Mytnik. Devoted mother of Donald (Ellen), Robert (Mary), and Mark Mytnik. Proud grandmother of Mathew, Erika, Nicholas, Rachel, Kyle, and Alexander Mytnik. Dearest sister of Jim (Sharon) Jenness. Preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and...
Roger J. Lamont
Jun 28, 2016
Roger J. Lamont, age 69, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Michaeleen Lamont, nee Conner. Devoted father of Kim (Stuart) Vanderhei, Michael (Kelly) Lamont, and Robert (Arline) Lamont. Proud grandfather of Sam Vanderhei, Michael Lamont Jr., Jason Lamont, Noah Vanderhei, Megan Lamont, Jonathan Lamont, and Joseph Lamont. Loving brother of Judy (late...
Nell Deblock
Jun 28, 2016
Nell DeBlock, nee Smith, age 94, of Crete, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas DeBlock. Devoted mother of Donna (Jerry) Olthoff, Daniel (Joan) DeBlock, and Nancy (Donald) Bonnema. Proud grandmother of Scott (Patti) Olthoff, Tim (Brenda) Olthoff, Carrie (Chad) Zimmerman, Brian (Amy) Olthoff, Jolene (Scott) Iurillo, Craig...
Richard Marvin
Jun 26, 2016
Richard Marvin, age 86 of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Florence Hilton-Marvin. Loving father of Marjorie (Jim) Godowic. Cherished grandfather James, Kristen, and Daniel (Renee) Godowic. Cherished great grandfather of Skyeleigh. Devoted uncle of Frank (Janet) Kruse, Rita (Mohammad) Kilani and many other nieces and nephews. Dear brother of...
Charles E Johnson
Jun 23, 2016
Charles Johnson, age 47 of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Beloved son of Carmella and the late Robert Johnson. Dear brother of Carrie (Mario) Cruz and Lisa Alcott. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 3:00 until time of Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial...
Catherine Peiguss
Jun 22, 2016
Catherine Peiguss, nee Vavrus, age 96, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Peiguss. Devoted mother of James (Jan) Peiguss and the late Richard M. (Kathryn) Peiguss. Proud grandmother of Michelle, Erin, and the late Gregory Peiguss, and Suzanne Romans; great-grandmother of Liam Romans. Dear sister of the late Mary...
