Charles A. Mitchell
Nov 4, 2016
Charles A. Mitchell, age 46 of Whiting, IN, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Charles is survived by his Fiancé Liz Almeda, His Mother Deborah (Jim) Battreal of Portage, IN, His Father Charles (Maureen) Mitchell of Ohio. He is also survived by 3 Brothers: Buster Battreal, James Battreal & Roger (Savannah) Mitchell. One Sister: Constance Mitchell and several nieces...
Alma M Hotchkiss
Nov 3, 2016
Alma M Hotchkiss, nee McLain, age 87 of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Ronald F Hotchkiss. Loving mother of Ronald (Karen) Hotchkiss, Harold (Debbie) Hotchkiss, Jeanne (Late Roel) Hotchkiss, Martha (Warren) Eikelberg, Linda (Greg) Grabarek, Helen (Fred) Monix, Carol (late Steven) Iwinski and the late Ralph Hotchkiss. Cherished grandmother of...
Harold L. Hartwig, Jr.
Nov 2, 2016
Harold L. Hartwig, Jr. age 88, of Merrillville, IN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Beloved husband for 65 years to Margaret Hartwig, nee Prasnikar. Loving father of Randy(Linda) Hartwig of Knoxville, TN, Jeff(Jackie) Hartwig of Attica, IN, and Janet(Phil) Woldt of Phoenix, AZ. Proud grandfather of Mandy Lynn(Kevin) Linder, Gabriel(Angela) Hartwig,...
John Joseph Walsh
Nov 2, 2016
John Joseph “Skip” Walsh, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. John was a 9 year resident of Dyer, raised his family in Oak Forest and was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Loving husband of Marilyn, nee Mackowiak. Overprotective and loving father of Monica (John) Bosco, Samantha (Dan) DeBias, and Sheila (Dale) West. Proud papa of Natalie,...
Alice C Stormer
Nov 1, 2016
Alice C. Stormer, age 72, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully November 1, 2016. Loving mother of Sue Jonas, Tamie Snodgrass, Shanon (Nick) Snodgrass, Robin (James) Bernard, Yvonne (George) Mammarappallil, Rebecca Zander, and Dawn (Arthur) Turner. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear sister of Pam Cascio and Carol Griffin. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Freddie J Brey
Nov 1, 2016
Freddie J. Brey, age 80 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, November 1, 2016. Beloved son of the late Fred Brey and Virginia (Edward) Ulatowski; loving father of David Brey and Mary Brey; cherished grandfather and great grandfather; dearest brother of John Bray, Edward Ulatowski, Veronica Ulatowski, the late Barbara Bray, the late Virginia Bray, the late Billy Bray, and...
Marjorie Louise Kickert
Oct 31, 2016
Marjorie Louise Kickert, nee Nelson, age 96, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Kickert. Devoted mother of Howard (Lynn) Kickert, Linda (Kenneth) Williams, and David (Nancy) Kickert. Proud grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of the late Lois (late Harry) Tuinstra. Visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from...
Lois J. Fennema
Oct 31, 2016
Lois J. Fennema, nee Van Zuidam, age 83, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 31, 2016. Beloved wife of Andrew “Andy” Fennema. Devoted mother of Dan (Joni) Fennema, Steve (Char) Fennema, and Jeff (Lois) Fennema. Proud grandmother of seven, and great grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Carole (Chuck) Turngren; sister-in-law...
Edward Stouwie
Oct 30, 2016
Edward Stouwie, age 96, of Crete, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jennie L. Stouwie, nee Lindemulder. Loving father of Lenore (Rev. Albert) Vandermeer, Janice (Randy) Bode, Edward J. (Mary) Stouwie, Joanne (Gys) Van Baren, and Sharon Derks. Cherished grandfather of 17; dear great-grandfather of 39....
Estelle Ooms
Oct 28, 2016
Estelle Ooms, nee Schoon, age 92, of Highland, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herb Ooms. Loving mother of Bob (Faye) Ooms, Tom (Debbie) Ooms, Bev (Cal) Knol, and Joyce (Dan) Kraly. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Dear sister of Dr. Lew...
Leonard E. Rzesutko
Oct 27, 2016
Leonard E. Rzesutko, age 66, of Schererville, IN, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara Rzesutko, nee Dobrinski. Loving father of David (Jennifer) Rzesutko and Karen (Stephen) Bobos. Proud grandfather of Lilyanne, Scarlett, Daphne, and Gavin. Dearest brother of Leona (Michael) Kobza. Mr. Rzesutko was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired supervisor for U.S. Steel. Visitation...
Suzanne M Sisk
Oct 27, 2016
Suzanne M. Sisk, age 30 of Steger, IL, Illinois, passed away October 27, 2016. Beloved daughter of Virginia Easley, Johnny (Michelle) Sisk. Loving mother of Alex Gilmore. Cherished sister of Meagan (Michael) Deprizio, Jake Easley, Shannon (Kyle) Johnson, Emily (Kane) Victory and Justin Sisk. Adoring aunt of Serena, Santino, Cooper, and Moxie.
James A. Heffron
Oct 23, 2016
James Heffron, age 80, of Munster, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jean Heffron, nee Homans. Loving father of David (Cynthia) Heffron and Diane (Paul) McGrew. Proud grandfather of Justin, Joshua, Lucas, and Logan. Visitation Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant...
Jay Zandstra
Oct 22, 2016
Jay Zandstra, age 78, of Highland, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Carol Zandstra, nee Slager. Loving father of William (Judy) Zandstra, Susan (Ken) DeWindt, Diane (Terry) Krooswyk, and Neil (Jo) Zandstra. Devoted grandfather of Jason, Neil, and Bethany Krooswyk; Janette (Patric) Tuuk, Jay (Krystal) Zandstra, Julia and Robert Zandstra;...
Dolores M. Caffarini
Oct 22, 2016
Dolores M Caffarini nee Krol, Age 87 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully October 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Hugo Caffarini. Loving mother of Mark, Michael (Julie), Dave (Melanie) and the late Gary Caffarini. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Andrea, Conner and the late Matthew. Dolores and Hugo previously owned and operated the Dari Whip in Steger for 28 years. Dolores...
Anthony M Cope
Oct 22, 2016
Anthony M. “Tony”Cope, age 35, of Manteno, Illinois, passed away October 22, 2016. Beloved son of Marion and Robert Aumond. Loving fiance of Nichole Clark. Adoring father of Landon. Cherished brother of John (Amy Frost) Aumond. Caring uncle of Emily, Sophie and Brantley. Dearest nephew of Tina (Mark) Sigerich, Robert (Donna) Cope, Virginia (Mike Hayes) Howard, Jerry (Tammy) Hunt, and...
Russell Roesner
Oct 21, 2016
Russell William Roesner, Age 74 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully October 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rita L. Roesner nee Sylvester. Loving father of Annette (Allen) Umfleet, Janie (Butch) Keene and Richard (Jessie) Claus Jr. Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Joe) Hill, Alison Umfleet, Danielle (Sunny) Smith, Becka Claus, Travis ( Brooke) Keene, Natalie (Louis) Orgeron. Great-Grandfather of,...
Raymond F Fisher
Oct 18, 2016
Raymond F Fisher, Age 63 of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully October 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda Fisher nee Kyle. Loving father of Cassandra Fisher and Rebecca (James) Neilson. Cherished grandfather Eric Sirois, Donna Neilson and Alayna Neilson. Dear brother of Arlene (late Louis) Zamudio. Service was held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger...
Pauline Eldred
Oct 18, 2016
Pauline Eldred, age 84 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Eldred; loving mother of the late Helen Ivener, Heidi (Carlos) Gonzalez, and Holley Eldred; cherished grandmother of the late Richard, Andrea, Robert, John, the late Zachary, Joshua and Samuel. Proud owner of Poochi’s Kennel in Steger, she will be dearly missed...
Betty D Bovara
Oct 18, 2016
Betty D. Bovara nee Watson, Age 81 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully October 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bovara. Loving mother of the late Danny Bovara, Anthony (Alma) Bovara, Dennis (Paula) Bovara and Richard (Trisha) Bovara. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings; Virginia, Raymond “Dave” and William. Visitation, Saturday, October 22, 2016...
