Sharon L. Heikema
Sep 7, 2016
Sharon L. Heikema, nee Loomis, age 69,of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Beloved wife of William Heikema. Loving mother of Andrew Heikema. Dear sister of William F. (Denise) Loomis. Preceded in death by her parents William and Lila Loomis and a sister Janice Loomis. Visitation Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 3:00...
Mary Jane Dancho
Sep 7, 2016
Mary Jane Dancho, nee Dondajewski, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George T. Dancho, Sr. Devoted mother of the late Dennis W. (Janey) Dancho, George T. (Beverly) Dancho Jr., Renee (Glenn) Peters, and Keith (Holly) Dancho. Proud grandmother of Laurel (Jeff), Michael (Leslie), Andrew, Michael (Melissa), Kimberly (Jim) and...
James G. Kramer
Sep 6, 2016
James G. Kramer, age 69, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Dear brother of David (Beverly) Kramer. Loving uncle of David (Cynthia) Kramer, Karen (Adam) Clark, Steven (Carrie) Kramer, Michael (Kara) Kramer, and Thomas (Brittany) Kramer; and many great nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his infant sister Beth Ann Kramer, his niece...
Dorothy D Fleming
Sep 6, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Fleming, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2016 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Dorothy was born on June 3, 1931 in Shawnee, Kansas to Flauda May McEndree and David T. Brown. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Kenneth and James. Also, waiting for her are her many...
Sherwood Maurice Cotton
Sep 5, 2016
Sherwood Maurice Cotton, age 87, of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday September 5, 2016. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Helen Kathleen Cotton(nee Thomas). Loving father of Roger (Bonnie) Cotton, Susan (Phil) Krejci, Arthur Cotton, and Mathew (Janice) Cotton. Devoted grandfather of Sarah(Matt) Rutledge, Andrew(Rachel) Cotton, Sherwood Cotton II, Matt Jr.(Amelia) Cotton, and Martha Margaret “Maya”...
Charles L. Zandstra, Sr.
Sep 2, 2016
Charles “Chuck” L. Zandstra , age 60, of Lynwood, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Karla, nee Doorn. Loving father of Chuck (Jen) Zandstra, Jodi (Justin) Bultema, Holly (Steve) Mann, Dana (D.J.) Vermeulen, and Alyssa (Brad) Newenhouse. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Jayce, Hailey, Ava, Joah, Ethan, Ashley, Wade,...
Clemens Walter Vehrs
Sep 2, 2016
Clemens Vehrs Sr., 87, of Manteno, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Dolores E. Vehrs, loving father of Clemens (Karen) Vehrs Jr., of Manteno, Susan Pralle, of Manteno, and David (Tina) Vehrs, of Lynwood, IL. Dear grandfather of six, and great- grandfather of seven. Clem was a retired truck driver, and originally a resident of...
Kenneth Amptmeyer Sr.
Sep 1, 2016
Kenneth Amptmeyer Sr., age 82, late of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 1, 2016. Beloved husband of 56 years, of Carol J. Amptmeyer, nee Steinberg. Devoted father of Susan (James) Fortener, Sandy (Doug) Satterfield, Kirk (Gary Allen) Amptmeyer, and Kenny (Christine) Amptmeyer Jr. Cherished grandfather of Megan, Hayley, and Tyler; great-grandfather of Trey. Dear brother of the late...
Julie A Cameo Dotson
Aug 30, 2016
Julie A. (Cameo) Dotson, age 48, of Sauk Village, IL passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Beloved daughter to the late Donald and Mary Cameo. Loving mother of Jenna L. Dotson. Cherished sister of Sandra (Robert) Mireles and Rick (Silvia) Cameo. Dearest aunt of Ashley (Eric) DuHack and Matthew Mireles. Adoring great aunt of Aidan, Elina and Aria. Julie will...
Judith A. Shoemake
Aug 30, 2016
Judith A. Shoemake, nee Preble, age 74, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles Shoemake. Loving mother of Chuck (Monica) Shoemake, Bill (Lisa) Shoemake, and Tanya Crema. Devoted grandmother of 6 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter. Dear sister of Patricia (late Jack) Mighell. Memorial visitation Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 10:00...
James J Sylvester
Aug 27, 2016
James J. Sylvester, age 92 of Steger, Illinois, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27th 2016. Beloved husband of the late Adaline Sylvester nee Charletta. Cherished uncle of Fred (Angela) Sylvester with whom he lived with for the past 25 years. Dear friend of many years to Nancy Erikson. He is also survived by many...
Sandra L. Book
Aug 27, 2016
Sandra “Sandy” L. Book, nee Strey, age 75, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Arthur Book. Devoted mother of Donald (Christine) Book and Fred (Jennifer) Book. Proud grandmother of Alexis, Alec, Allison, Abby, Aaron, Adam, Rory, and Lance. Memorial visitation Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home...
Dolores Theresa Alguire
Aug 27, 2016
Dolores Theresa Alguire nee Roti, age 82, of Clay City, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27th 2016. Beloved wife of Michael Dale Alguire. Loving mother of Deborah Kristina, Larry Alguire, James Alguire, Dawn Fry and the late Michael Alguire. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Private interment at Assumption Cemetery...
Carol Korte
Aug 25, 2016
Carol Korte, nee Boersma, age 87, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Korte. Loving mother of Ruth (Arthur) Wiers and the late Janet (Roger) Bruins. Proud grandmother of Caryn (Brent) Schierbeek, David Wiers, Christopher (Trisha) Bruins, Maxwell (Mariah) Bruins and the...
Marvin H. Peterson
Aug 24, 2016
Marvin H. Peterson, age 96, of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Loving father of Daniel (Kathleen), Clifford (Laura), and Jeffrey (Lauren) Peterson. Proud grandfather of eight; great grandfather of 13. Husband of Nellie Mae Peterson, nee Tannis, and preceded in death by his first wife Bernice Peterson, nee Anderson. Cousin of Wayne Moline. Preceded in death by...
Anna Mae Krygsheld
Aug 18, 2016
Anna Mae Krygsheld, nee Clousing, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John A. Krygsheld. Loving mother of the late David (Laurel) Krygsheld, Scott (Kim) Krygsheld, and Mark (Missy) Krygsheld. Devoted grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Addie (late Robert) Leo, Louis (Carol) Clousing, and the late...
Wendy Walters Spencer
Aug 18, 2016
Wendy Ann Walters Spencer age 35 of Beecher, Illinois. The world has lost one of its brightest lights on August 18, 2016. An amazing mother, daughter, wife, sister, friend and so much more. Wendy is survived by three beautiful daughters; Lauren, Seneca and Vivi, one dapper son Ronald, loving and beautiful parents; James and Rochelle Walters, wonderful godparents; David and...
Budrow Jp Martin
Aug 17, 2016
Budrow JP Martin, age 81 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Martin nee Smith. Loving father of Doreath Riccio, Debora (Scott) Welch and Donald (Kimberly) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Tanya Rosch and Matthew Riccio. Budrow proudly served in the US Army. Services and interment were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Smits,...
Harris J. Van Drunen
Aug 17, 2016
Harris J. Van Drunen, age 74, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Penny Van Drunen, nee Vanderlinden. Loving father of Mark (Suzanne) and the late Scott Van Drunen. Devoted grandfather of Ryan, Sarah and Karen Van Drunen. Visitation Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2:00-8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral...
James G. Bachmann
Aug 16, 2016
James G. Bachmann, age 83, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Judith for 31 years. Loving father of Cindy (Mike) Schaufele, Jim (Linda) Bachmann, Mike (Lori) Bachmann, Denise (Gerard) Lowry, Kimberly (Joseph) Martin, and Paul (Debra Jureczko) Bovis. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Jamie, Stephanie, Ian, Michael, Myah, Alexandra, Aidan, Ashley, Christina, Nicholas, and...
