Helen M. Kolodzej
February 23, 2017
Helen M. Kolodzej, nee Stumper, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Kolodzej Sr. Dearest mom of Diane (David) Reinke, Stephen (Michelle) Kolodzej, and Robert (Mary) Kolodzej. Proud grandma of Melanie, Eric (Melissa), Matthew (Lyn), Ryan (Katy), and Stephanie (Mark); great-grandma of Brittney, Ashley, Courtney, Eric Jr.,...
Laura A. Hoekstra
February 23, 2017
Laura A. Hoekstra, age 80, of Grant Park, IL, passed away February 23, 2017 at River North Bradley Health & Rehab Center. She was born May 13, 1936 in DeMotte, IN, the daughter of Benjamin and Alice Klemp. Laura married Jacob H. Hoekstra on October 6, 1955. Survivors include her husband Jacob, her daughter Marlene (Larry) Smith, and two sons,...
Robert C. Borst, Jr.
February 22, 2017
Robert C. Borst, Jr., age 69, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia Borst, nee Galderio. Loving father of Robert Borst and Mia Borst. Proud grandfather of Hannah. Cherished son of Catherine and the late Robert C. Borst, Sr. Dear brother of Timothy (Vicky) Borst, Catherine (Bruce) Delbovo, and Mitchell (Tina) Borst. Uncle...
Cindy L. Bailey
February 22, 2017
Cindy L. Bailey, nee McCormick, age 60, of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert “Tony” Bailey. Dear mother of John (Lauren) Jewell and Billy Hardin. Proud grandma of Kylee Jewell. Daughter of Glenn McCormick and Karen Harmeling. Sister of Jason, Scotty, and Chuck. Visitation Monday, February 27, 2017 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. with...
David "Dave" Warren Hofstra
February 21, 2017
David “Dave” Warren Hofstra, age 79, of Jenison, formerly of South Holland, IL and Roseland, IL, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Dave graduated from Chicago Christian High School and was a 3rd generation baker in Hofstra’s Bakery. Following his retirement from the bakery, he was head custodian at Illiana Christian High School for 10...
Rose Schaap
February 21, 2017
Rose Schaap, nee Kaper, age 96, of Lansing, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Arthur G. Schaap. Loving mother of David (Eileen) Schaap, Amy (Richard) Krooswyk, Daniel Schaap, and Marianne (Larry) Lyzenga. Proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Cornelius Kaper and...
Ronald A. Lovall
February 21, 2017
Ronald A. Lovall, age 73, of Hobart, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Beloved husband of Cynthia C. Lovall, nee Mara. Loving father of Randy Ramos, Brian Lovall, Brent Lovall and Jessica Lovall. Devoted grandfather of Sean, Jonathan and Justine. Dear brother of Leeland (Debi) Lovall, William Lovall, Carolyn Martakis and Norma Longmore. Uncle of several nephews and nieces....
Edward T Urban
February 18, 2017
Edward T. Urban, age 63 of Matteson, Illinois passed away peacefully February 18, 2017. Loving brother of Marie Hunt, Rita Paul, John Urban, Irene Perez and Joe (Brenda) Urbasezwski. Edward will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd....
Maggie "Dot" Plohg
February 18, 2017
Maggie “Dot” Plohg, nee Blink, age 98, of Griffith, IN passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Plohg. Loving mother of Janice (Frank) Demps and Kaye (late James) Rex. Devoted grandmother of Dana (Kurt) Dahlman, Darren (Pam Poland) Demps, Troy (Lesley) Demps, Jimmy Rex, Brad (Tara) Rex and Brian (Tracie) Rex. Great-grandmother of Cory, David,...
Mary Anne Pisarski
February 17, 2017
Mary Anne “Mollie” Pisarski, nee McAllister, age 69, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2017. Mother of Melissa Lynne (Rick) Bacon, and Rebecca Jean “Becki” Pisarski. Proud grandma of Emmett. Dearest sister of Jane Slough (Dan) Schultz. Kind aunt of Ed (Mary Ann) Slough, Gina (Al) Pieczul, Rick (Tracy) Slough, Bill (Lizzy) Slough,...
John Michael Mollo
February 16, 2017
John Michael Mollo, age 95, of Beecher, Illinois, formerly of Hazel Crest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2017. Loving husband of Emily Mollo nee Bordoshuk. Beloved father of Stephany Mollo. Dear brother of the late Richard Armande, late Mary Kekich, late Libby Hawkins, late Arnold Mollo, late Sam Mollo, late Louis Mollo, and late Ralph Mollo. Visitation Monday,...
Hazel Louise Zeman
February 16, 2017
Hazel Louise Zeman, nee Kieper, age 95, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Zeman. Loving mother of Judith A. (late Phillip “Red”) Gearhart. Cherished grandmother of Robin (Brian) Michon, and great-grandmother of Fiona Michon. Dear sister of Ralph (Barbara) Kieper, late Fred (late Delores) Kieper, late Ruby (late John)...
Robert L. Stevens
February 15, 2017
Robert L. Stevens, age 88, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Lorraine Stevens, nee Kemmer. Loving father of Mark (Janine) Stevens, Dave (Karen) Stevens, and Scott (Jennifer) Stevens . Devoted grandfather of Erin, Allison, Emma, Evan, Landon, Ava, and Adele. Dearest brother of the late Harvey (Jacoba) Stevens. Visitation...
Glendle "Glen" Cox
February 14, 2017
Glendle “Glen” Cox, age 76, of Portage, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Beloved husband of 55 years of Doris Cox, nee Burks. Loving father of two sons: Brian (Paula) and Glenn Cox; and five daughters: Mary Ann Cox, Debbie (Jon) Michael, Antoinette (Alva) Whited, Glenda (Walter) Sandoval and Jennifer Cox. Proud grandfather of Amber, BrieAnn, Nate, Noelle, Cameron,...
Kenneth J. Metevia
February 13, 2017
Kenneth J. Metevia, age 73, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Reba Metevia, nee Barnes. Loving father of Michelle Metevia. Dear brother of Kathleen (late Larry) Balkis. Visitation, Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL. Interment Chapel...
Carole Cross
February 12, 2017
Carole Cross, age 73, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, February 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lanny Cross; loving mother of Karen (Ronald) McLellan, Robert (Kimberly) Cross, Katharine (Steve) Block, and Michelle (Mark) Dimascio; cherished grandmother of Erik, Rachel, Hannah, Cassandra, Jalyn, and Melissa; adoring great grandmother of Elizabeth. Carole will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Jo Ann H. Erickson
February 10, 2017
Jo Ann H. Erickson, "Grandma Jo Ann" age 90, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving mother of Carol (Ron) Larsen and the late Arne (Kathy) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Andrea (Derek) Cordell, Rachel (Ryan) Springmeyer, Lizzie (Jeremy) Rayburn, and Melissa (Dave) Soderstrom. Great-grandmother of Avery, Addison, Knox, Reid, Jake, and Josie. Sister of the...
James Paul O'Brien Sr.
February 10, 2017
James Paul O’Brien Sr., age 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away suddenly February 10, 2017. Beloved father of Patrick (Sarah) O’Brien, Frances (Rob) Leach, Kristal O’Brien, Catherine O’Brien, Jacqueline (Tony) Minkalis, James (Jessica) O’Brien Jr. and the late Jeremy O’Brien. Cherished grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Dave (Mary) O’Brien,...
Glenn R. Longfield, Sr.
February 9, 2017
Glenn R. Longfield, Sr., age 76, of Valparaiso, formerly Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on February 9, 2017. Survived by his loving children: Christine (Nick) Caprio, Glenn (Judy) Longfield, Jr., Katie Longfield, Bob (Erin) Longfield, and Mike (Reika) Longfield. Grandfather of Niko, Marco, Michael, Kelly, Candace, Kevin, Kayla, Stephanie, Tyler, Gavin, Ethan,...
Sandra A Prete
February 8, 2017
Sandra A. Prete, age 74, of Beecher, Illinois. Passed away peacefully, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Prete. Loving mother of David (Christine) Prete, Jennifer (Tom) McFarlane, Amy (Johnny) Gallegos, Christopher (Cynthia) Prete, Kristina (Will) Stewart. Cherished grandmother of fifteen and great grandmother of eleven. Dearest sister of James Stachowicz, Linda (Will) Loring and Myra (Tom) Karlen. Sandra will...
