Jerry D Edwards
Oct 18, 2016
Jerry D. Edwards, age 77, of Steger, IL, formerly of McKenzie, TN, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Martha Edwards nee Robbins. Loving father of Eddie (Eva) Edwards, Michael Edwards, Diana (Bill) Hindahl. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren. Dear brother of Olean Blount, Jessie (Marion) Edward the late Bill(Elizabeth), late Iola Shooter and the late Clarice...
Henry J. Zandstra Jr.
Oct 17, 2016
Henry J. Zandstra Jr., age 73, of Chicago Heights, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 17, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joanne Zandstra, nee Huizenga. Loving father of Steven Zandstra, Ryan (Melanie) Zandstra, Laura (Jeff) Lakin, and Amber (Brian) Lenting. Devoted grandfather of eleven grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean (Al) Buiter, Barbara...
Mark E. Kowalczyk
Oct 16, 2016
Mark E. Kowalczyk, age 67, of Lowell, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016. Beloved and devoted husband for 46 years of Leslie Kowalczyk, nee Yochem. Loving father of Jennifer (Mark) Lewandowski, Kimberly Norman, and Megan (Michael) Coleman. Proud grandfather of Kate, Sara, Dana, Abby, Rebecca, Jake “Buddy”, Michael & Bella. Cherished son of Lillian and...
Marie Helen Shelton
Oct 16, 2016
Marie Helen Shelton nee Lustig, age 88, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Shelton. Loving mother of Wayne Hank, Barbara (Dan) Filibeck, Sherry (Ray) Qunell, Kerry (Cathy) Shelton, Gary (Toni) Shelton. Cherished grandmother of fourteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jack (Donna) Maysey and James...
Robert "Bob" A. Guntorius
Oct 15, 2016
Robert “Bob” A. Guntorius, age 73, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Theresa Guntorius, nee Simard, and the late Sandra Guntorius, nee Donnan. Loving father of James (Sandra) Guntorius, the late Christina (Thomas) Ireland, Mary (Jeffery) Cripe, Thomas (Crystal) Guntorius, Constantine “Buddy” Shaw and Kimberly (Harry) Cowan. Cherished grandfather of Jamie Ireland,...
Anthony O. Guglielmo
Oct 15, 2016
Anthony O. Guglielmo, age 85, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Rose Guglielmo, nee Mundo. Devoted father of Angie (John) Gavin, Joe (Mary) Guglielmo, and Cathy (Pete) Kravetz. Proud grandpa of John and Jeff Gavin, John and Jeremy Kravetz, and Nicole and Jake Guglielmo. Dear brother of the late Frank (Dolores),...
Laurie A. Gaskin
Oct 14, 2016
Laurie A. Gaskin, nee Kale, age 54, of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2016. Loving mother of Sheri L. Gaskin. Proud grandma of Dylan Gaskin. Dearest sister of Linda (Anthony) Horvath, Dawn and Mary Jane, late Shirley (Olaf) Soma, late Alexander, and late David Kale. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephew. Preceded in death by her...
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...
