Geraldine Bazant
Jun 21, 2016
Geraldine "Gerry" Bazant, nee Bajenski, age 79, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing and South Chicago, IL. Passed away peacefully June 21, 2016. Beloved wife of 56 years of Richard. Devoted mother of Janet (Tom) Koontz, Karen Bazant, Kevin Bazant, Rick (Jean) Bazant, Kim (Frank) Farkas Ret. SPPD, and Jim Bazant (Dyer PD). Loving grandmother of 13: Jill and Jason...
Daniel Owen Mckenna
Jun 20, 2016
Daniel Owen McKenna "Louie", age 64, of Burnham, Illinois passed away peacefully June 20, 2016. Beloved brother of KC (Pat) Schlee, Charles (Judy), Kevin (Marge) and the late James (Kathy) McKenna. Extraordinary uncle to Amy (Andy) Morkes, Molly, Aileen (Tim) Burke, Kerri (Kevin) Hayes, Janet, Eileen, Bethanne (Mike) Shriner, Maxine, Pat (Ellen) and Mike. Great uncle to twelve. Daniel worked...
Charlene May Dover
Jun 17, 2016
Charlene May Dover, age 74, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016. Dear sister of Harry (Ramona), Sharon (George) Renner, Michael, Bonita (Greg) Zola, Gordon, Randy (Olga), Bryan (Jill), Raymond (Lourdes), the late Richard Dover, and the late Bernadine Dover. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until...
Dennis M Slifko
Jun 15, 2016
Dennis M. Slifko, age 78, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Beloved husband of JoAnn Slifko, nee DeLeeuw. Devoted father of Heidi (Jerry) VanKalker and Michael (Jill) Slifko. Proud grandfather of Payton and Kacie VanKalker and Gianna and Sarah Slifko. Dear brother of Janice Saksa, the late Howard (late Mary) Slifko; brother-in-law of Paul (Isabelle) Slifko....
George A Gault
Jun 14, 2016
George A. Gault, age 72, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Kiss. Loving father of Amber Blocker and step-father of James Allison. Devoted grandfather of Anthony Esposito and Matthew Allison. Mr. Gault was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a retired Ford Motor Co. UAW Member. Services were held privately. Arrangements...
Kevin Quigley
Jun 13, 2016
Kevin Quigley, age 64, of Bradley, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016. Beloved husband. Loving father of Kevin Jr. and Bonnie Quigley, Heather, Elizabeth and Jennifer Ulmenstine and Stephanie Kotarski. Dear brother of Rich, Rita, Mary and the late Tom Quigley. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 4:00 p.m....
Jessie M Smith
Jun 11, 2016
Jessie M. Smith nee Michels, age 56, of Martinton, Illinois passed away on June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of Teddie Smith. Loving mother of Daniel Moser, Jill Moser, Michael Moser, Jason Moser and Taylor Moser. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger,...
Celia J Downey
Jun 11, 2016
Celia J. Downey, nee Giganti, age 99 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Marlin Downey. Dear sister of James (Jeannine) Cosenza and the late Mary (late Vincent) Romano. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, June 17, 2016 from 9:00 - 10:30 A. M. at Smits, Steger Memorial...
Charles M Furuyama
Jun 10, 2016
Charles M. Furuyama, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Devoted husband of Mary Furuyama of 65 years and beloved father of Ron Furuyama, Kim Furuyama (Mike Munoz), Lyn (Steve) Munson and his grandchildren Leah and Sarah Munson and Charlie and Suki Munoz. Loving brother of the late Helen Yoshida and Bill Furuyama. Fond...
Jack A Koehler
Jun 9, 2016
Jack A. Koehler, affectionately "Popo", age 93, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Virginia M. Koehler, nee Payton. Devoted father of Jackie (Jerome) Novorita and the late Kerry R. Koehler. Proud grandfather of Debra (Tony) Fisk, Jeri Mae (late Gerardo) Martinez, Jordon Novorita, and the late Tamara White; great-grandfather of...
Joseph H Panny
Jun 8, 2016
Joseph H. Panny, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Marian Panny, nee Hellmann; three children: David Panny, Michael (Lanis) Panny, and Joanne (Rick) Besich; three grandchildren: Alex, Diane, and Chad; and one sister: Wilma. Preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Rose Panny and...
John Van Aa
Jun 6, 2016
John G. Van Der Aa, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan Van Der Aa, nee Visser. Loving father of Randy (Carole) Van Der Aa and Rodney (Wendy) Van Der Aa. Proud grandfather of Brittney (Dave) Bowman, Kyle, Alex, Brooke, Tim and Lindsey Van Der Aa. Dear brother of Terry...
Sandra L Gnezda
Jun 6, 2016
Sandra L. "Sandy" Gnezda, nee Schuman, age 45, suddenly, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Steger and Oak Forest, IL, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Loving wife of John D. Gnezda. Loving mom of Nicholas, Michael, Madeleine, and John Gnezda. Loving daughter of Robert (Susan) Schuman and Kathleen (late Joseph) Dominski. Dearest sister of Kristine Ritenour, Kevin Dominski, Michael...
Carolyn J Dieck
Jun 5, 2016
Carolyn J. Dieck, nee Barehead, age 92, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William Dieck. Loving mother of Lynda (John) Riffice, David Dieck, and Daniel (Terry) Dieck. Devoted grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents: John and Clara Barehead and siblings: Genevieve Barehead, Paul Barehead,...
Carolyn A Qunell
Jun 5, 2016
Carolyn A. Qunell, nee Carlson, 86, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully June 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Qunell. Loving mother of Tim (Sharroll) Qunell, Kevin Qunell, Andy (Dana) Qunell and Amy (Larry) Chesla. Cherished grandmother of Timmie Jr., Katie, Zachary, Tyler, Vince, Reagan Qunell, Drew, Sydney and Lily Chesla. Cherished great grandmother of four. Carolyn was...
James Robert Murks
Jun 5, 2016
James Robert "Bob" Murks 74, of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 5, 2016.Beloved husband of Faye Murks nee Barnette. Loving father Patricia "Patty" (Steve) Gifford and Tammy Murks. Cherished grandpa of Steve Jr., Josiah (Corinne), Rachel (Caesar) Roberts and Ben. Great grandpa of Declan, Aidan, Seamus and Charlotte Gifford, Paisley and Kaden Roberts. Dear brother of Eythel Scott,...
Sophie J Parkis
Jun 3, 2016
Sophie J. Parkis, nee Dremonas, age 96, of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Loving wife of the late Gus T. Parkis. Devoted mother of Marina Cook, Sandy Whitehouse, Tom (Marlene) Parkis, and Georgette (David) Depew. Proud grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Peter (Anne) Dremonas. Preceded in death by siblings Frank (late Lois)...
Yvonne Rae Peternell
Jun 2, 2016
Yvonne Rae Peternell, nee Darnaud, age 82, of South Holland,formerly of Steger, Illinois. passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Donald Peternell. Loving mother of Gary (Jill), Mike (Heidi), Wayne (Shari) and Brian(Carla) Peternell. Cherished grandmother of twelve;great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Ted Darnaud. Memorial Mass Tuesday, June 7, 2016 10:00 a.m. directly at...
Michael Terry Dec
Jun 1, 2016
Michael Terry Dec, age 67, of South Holland, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Beloved husband of Madeline Dec, nee Bullard.Loving father of Alexander Dec, Michael Dec, and Nicole (Daniel) Mezydlo. Devoted grandfather of Cameron, Emily, Dominic, and Juliet. Dear brother of Marlene Braxton. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Stella Dec. Private Memorial services will...
John W Heber Jr
May 29, 2016
John W. Heber Jr., age 97, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Elsie A. Heber, nee Emerly. Loving father of John (Elaine) Heber and Ken (Ros) Heber. Dearest grandpa of John, Dave, and Mandy; great-grandpa of 5. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded...
