Harriet L. Scherzinger
Oct 13, 2016
Harriet L. Scherzinger, 97, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed peacefully on October 13, 2016. Born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1918, she was a strong, wise, and loving woman who made friends easily and kept them and her family close to her heart. Married to Robert Scherzinger (deceased), she left behind loving daughters Roberta (Bill) Richards, Cherie (Don) Lorenzen,...
Shirley Rita Vadas
Oct 13, 2016
Shirley Rita Vadas, nee Pallick, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Beloved wife of John Vadas. Loving mother of John (Pam) Vadas and James (Stacey) Vadas. Cherished grandmother of Wendy, Jamie, Jacqueline, Zachary, Justin, and the late Carolyn; step-grandmother of Jocelyn, Christine, Bryant, and Jeffrey, and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of June...
Eugene Stephen Folta
Oct 12, 2016
Eugene S. Folta, 71, of Steger, IL passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer. Beloved father of Gina (Larry) Bartoszek, Tammy (Brad) Walters and Nicole Daep. Loving grandfather of Zachary, Noah, Samuel, Sophia Bartoszek and Talia Daep. Cherished brother of Mildred Williamson. Dearest uncle to many, Eugene will be missed by all who knew him....
Herbert J Wilken
Oct 10, 2016
Herbert J. Wilken, Age 87 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully October 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Carmella Wilken nee Petrilli. Loving father of Jeff (Debra) Wilken. Special friend to Fran Steinkamp. Herbert was preceded in death by siblings; Leslie and Alberta. Herbert was a proud US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Herbert enjoyed tinkering on Classic and...
Raymond Van Prooyen
Oct 9, 2016
Raymond “Ray” Van Prooyen, age 85, of Dyer, IN, was transformed to glory on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Van Prooyen, nee Monsma; son Phillip Van Prooyen and daughter Christi (Ed) Rogala; five grandchildren: Laura Van Prooyen, Megan (Mitch) Malecki, Sarah Van Prooyen, April (Jeremy) Campbell, and Adam Rogala; four great-...
David M. Burton Sr.
Oct 8, 2016
David M. Burton Sr., age 57, of Dyer, IN passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Burton, nee Smith. Loving father of Melissa (Adam) Toeset, David Burton Jr., and Matthew Burton. Proud grandfather of Madilyn, Devon and Elijah. Cherished son of Jean and the late Wendell Burton. Dearest brother of Dale (Bev) Burton, Debbie Gifford, Diane Corzine,...
Shirley M Ravellette
Oct 7, 2016
Shirley M. Ravellette age 71 of Thornton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Ravellette. Loving mother of Michael (Linda Bell) Ravellette. Cherished grandmother of Destin and Marissa. Dear sister of Annie (Wayne) Bird, Delores (Dennis) Brooks and Robert (Judy) Priebe. Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral...
Delores M Pearce
Oct 6, 2016
Delores M. Pearce nee Whitten, age 84 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully, October 6, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward Pearce; loving mother of Lynn Marie (Steve) Silvas, Gordon B. (Yandeng) Pearce, Carol Ann Colonelli, Nancy (James) Givens, John W. Pearce, Lois M. (Steven) Nemeth, and James E. Pearce. Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 34 great...
Karen Ann Scheeringa
Oct 6, 2016
Karen Ann Scheeringa, nee Cooper, Lugar, age 66, of Gary, IN, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Mel Scheeringa. Devoted mother of Julie (Kurt) Benda, Diane (Jim) Stewart, Melanie (fiancé Sean), Dayna, Julie, Daniela (Jose) Scheeringa, Rob (Ericka) Lugar, David (Maureen) Scheeringa, and Jack Scheeringa. Proud grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Gary Cooper...
Teddy A Bernard
Oct 4, 2016
Teddy A Bernard nee Hart, Age 65 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully October 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard E, Bernard. Loving mother of David (Kathryn) Bernard James (Robin) Bernard, Christy (Jose) Gonzales and . Cherished grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services to be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel,...
John Houston
Oct 4, 2016
John Houston was born to the late Henry and Eleanora Houston on June 29, 1927. John was the eighth of nine children. When he was an infant, the family moved to St. Louis, MO. Johns siblings preceded him in death. Brothers: James and Charles Henderson, Mansefie, Paul and Ray Houston; Sisters: Lottie Chism and Marguerite Askew. John was a product...
Kenneth J Fasel
Oct 4, 2016
Kenneth J Fasel, age 79 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, October 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joan L. Fasel nee Klaus. Loving father of Kenny Fasel, Jim (Sue) Fasel, Jeff Fasel, Rudy Fasel and the late Bob (Pam) Fasel. Cherished grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dear brother of Phyllis, Elliott and David, preceded by...
Doreen Radats
Oct 3, 2016
Doreen Radats, nee Tinsley, age 89, of Monticello, IN passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Radats. Loving mother of Robert M. Radats and James D. (Jan) Radats. Proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Carl Tinsley, Ruth Moore, Neddie Sorenson, the late Miller Tinsley, late Marjorie Douglas, late...
Ann Marie Nichols
Oct 2, 2016
Ann Marie Nichols, nee Korniak, age 75, of Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Jay Nichols. Devoted mother of Jim (Kim) Nichols, Joe (Emily) Nichols and Cyndi (Jaime) Brazina. Proud grandmother of five; great grandmother of three. Dearest sister of Tom (Pat) Korniak and Frances (Bill) Valade. Visitation Wednesday, October 5, 2016...
John E. Szozda
Oct 2, 2016
John E. Szozda, age 78, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Louise Szozda, nee Akins. Loving father of Sydney (fiancé Phil Smutko) Szozda. Dear brother of Jerry (Cheryl) Gettig. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral...
Dante Girolimon
Sep 29, 2016
Dante Girolimon Sr., September 29, 2016, age 88, late of Homewood, IL; beloved husband of the late Helen C. Girolimon, nee Petrozzo; dear father of Robert (JoAnn) Girolimon, Mary Ann (Kenneth) Pownall, Leslie (Anthony) Admonis, Dante (Kate) Girolimon, Jr.; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 8. Masters’ Degree in Architecture, Professor, Korean War Vet, dancer and business owner who...
Joanne D Coler
Sep 29, 2016
Joanne D. Coler (nee Hale), age 78 of Steger, Illinois, formerly of Calumet City passed away peacefully, September 29, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Richard Coler; loving mother of Diane (David) Smith, Donna Thompson (Chet Rasala), Kathy (Pat) Wilmoth, Ted Kammer Jr., Ron Kammer; cherished grandmother of eleven and great grandmother of five; dearest sister of Shirley Wheeler and...
Daniel S. Novak
Sep 28, 2016
Daniel S. Novak, age 46, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Loving son of Anthony and Joyce (nee Vanderbok) Novak. Devoted Brother of Tony(Sandy) Novak, Joe Novak, David (Margaret) Novak, and Linda (Philip) Capone. Dearest significant other of Lora Kiral. Cherished uncle of many nephew and nieces. Dear father of Grace Olson. Visitation Monday, October 3,...
William "Bill" J Kaszubski
Sep 28, 2016
William “Bill” J. Kaszubski, Age 61 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully September 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Bonita Kaszubski nee Sokoloski. Loving step-father of Dawn (Abel) Gonzalez. Cherished grandfather of Abel Jr. and Britney, great grandfather of Abigail. Dear brother of Vickie (Raymond) Schirmer. Dear uncle of Jared (Joy) Schirmer, Jennifer Schirmer, Sarah (Nick) Getchell and four great nephews....
