Glenn B Soyka
Aug 16, 2016
Glenn B Soyka, age 86 of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully August 16, 2016. Glenn proudly served in the Marines during the Korean War. Interment private at Calvary Cemetery in Steger , Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Paula C. Nudi
Aug 16, 2016
Paula C. Nudi, nee Harper, age 65, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Beloved wife of Raymond C. Nudi. Devoted mother of Lisa and the late Tara Leonard. Proud grandmother of Antonio Ratliffe. Dear sister of James (Gale) Harper and Elizabeth Warmac. Memorial visitation Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...
Lorraine M. Krusza
Aug 14, 2016
Lorraine M. Krusza, nee Bukowski, age 76, of Lansing, IL, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Krusza. Devoted mother of Kathleen (Mark) Veldhuizen, Joseph (Susan) Krusza, Theresa (Richard) Bucholz, Marjorie (Royce) Laverman, Thomas (Ellyn) Krusza, Cynthia (Abimael) Krusza-Duran, Angela (Kevin) Clark, Daniel (Michelle) Krusza, and Michael Krusza. Proud grandmother of 41; great-grandmother of 9....
Stephen O Walsh
Aug 14, 2016
Stephen O Walsh, age 67 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully August 14, 2016. Stephen was a US Marine Veteran. Graveside Service Monday, August 22, 2016 1:00 p.m. directly at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – 20953 W Hoff Rd Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Dale P. Bult
Aug 11, 2016
Dale P. Bult, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Ruthann Bult, nee Kampenga. Loving father of Paul (Nancy) Bult, James (Pearl) Bult, Sheryl Villarreal and David (Debra) Bult. Devoted grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late Virgil (Dorothy) Bult, the late Merlin “Chuck” (late...
Ruth Dena Gouwens
Aug 11, 2016
Ruth Dena Verduin Gouwens, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, died on August 11, 2016, at the age of 93. Born December 22, 1922, in the family farmhouse near Chicago Heights, she was the youngest of Teunis and Rena Rietveld Verduin’s six children: Cornelius (Agnes), Marie (The Reverend Christian Walvoord), Ellen (Rob DeYoung), Harold (Gerarda), Carl (Joanne), and Ruth. She was married...
Alvaro E. "Lalo" Hernandez
Aug 10, 2016
Alvaro E. "Lalo" Hernandez, age 20, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Loving son of Alvaro E. and Ruby L. Hernandez, nee Ramirez. Dearest brother of Alexander, Samantha, Nicholas, and Isaac Hernandez. Cherished grandson of Ylda and the late Ricardo Ramirez and Belen and Ruben Hernandez. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, August...
Jean E. Vander Molen
Aug 10, 2016
Jean E. Vander Molen, age 85, of Highland, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Dear sister of Shirley (Richard) Van Vuren and Ray (Jan) Vander Molen. Preceded in death by her parents Reinder and Kate Vander Molen. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 12, 2016 from 9:00 a.m....
Enrique Castro
Aug 8, 2016
Enrique Castro, age 55 of Steger, IL passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria Raquel Molina. Loving father of Angelica Castro and Jennifer Castro. Loving step-father of Noe (Vicky) Leal. Cherished grandfather of Xavier, Elijah, Cameron, Mikhail, Serenity, Nolina, Noe Jr., Mireyna, Anthony, Nathan, Leo, Jazlyn, Ava, Elida and Vincent. Dear brother of Maria Lopez,...
John D. Scanlon
Aug 8, 2016
John D. Scanlon, age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Jane Scanlon, nee DeVries. Loving father of Michael (Dana) Scanlon, Sean (Kim) Scanlon, Katie (Pat) Mulcrone. Devoted grandfather of Reilly, Taylor, Anthony, Hannah and Leo Scanlon, Reagan, Nola and Cullen Mulcrone. Dearest brother of William (Maripat) Scanlon, Mary Catherine (John) Durkin,...
Elinor B. Lacey
Aug 7, 2016
Elinor B. Lacey, nee Barankiewicz, age 85 of South Holland, IL was called home to God on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Lacey. Loving mother of Paul (Susan) Lacey, Patrice (late Roye) Saitta, and Peter (Carol) Lacey. Devoted grandmother of Christopher, Bridgette, Joshua (Jose), Kimberly (Julie), Kaitlyn (fiance Cain), Michael and Sydney. Dear sister of...
Verne C. Graves
Aug 6, 2016
Verne C. Graves, age 94, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Beloved husband for 67 years of Dorothy Graves, nee Wohlrab. Loving father of Donald (Jackee) Graves, William (Myra) Graves, Nancy (Scott) Boomsma, James (Lisbeth) Graves, and Judy (Eric) Pfister. Devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Eileen (late Bud)...
Mary Lou Young-Duffy
Aug 6, 2016
Mary Lou Young-Duffy of Beecher, IL, began her new life in Heaven on August 6, 2016, at the age of 79. Mary Lou loved life and her Lord which was evident in all she did. Following her move from Chicago to the Southeastern suburbs, she worked for Catholic Charities, PASS, and mentored women at Tabitha House. Mary Lou also had...
Mikel W Fletcher
Aug 1, 2016
Mikel W. Fletcher, age 73 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully August 1, 2016.Mikel was a US Navy Veteran. Graveside Service Monday, August 8, 2016 2:00 p.m. directly at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – 20953 W Hoff Rd Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Deloris Jean Wolterstorff
Jul 31, 2016
Visitation for DeLoris Jean Wolterstorff (nee Van Drunen), 87, of Momence, IL, will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. at the Momence Funeral Chapel, 203 N. Locust Street. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Rick Kiekintveld officiating. Private burial will be in Skyline Memorial Park, Garden of Devotion, Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers,...
Medarda "Mary" M. Madija
Jul 31, 2016
Medarda "Mary" M. Madija, age 66, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Glenwood, IL. She was born on August 10, 1949 in the Province of Northern Samar Bobon, Phillipines. She was preceded in death by her parents: Theodoro and Juana Pascuala Madija. She is survived by her former spouse Fred L. Wilson, Jr.; her daughters Raneigh M. Carter and...
James "Jimmy" Spencer
Jul 31, 2016
James “Jimmy” Spencer, 61, of Gainsville, TX, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away July 31, 2016. He is survived by his parents Joe and Esther Spencer; daughters Starr Spencer , Heather (Daniel) Jensen and the late Amber Spencer; grandchildren Sophia and Luke Jensen; siblings Joan (Steve) Zeman, Kathleen Spencer, Linda Wilt, Maureen (Dale) Janeczko and the late Barbara...
Clara Mary Nelson
Jul 29, 2016
Clara Mary Nelson, nee Rimovsky, 102, passed away peacefully July 29, 2016, at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dyer, Indiana. Clara was born December 31, 1913, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rudolph and Margaret (Stuart) Rimovsky. She was one of five children (Grace, Clara, Floyd, Jean and Dorothy). She attended West Pullman Elementary School and Fenger High School....
Dennis R Schrage
Jul 28, 2016
Dennis R. Schrage, age 65 of Beecher, formerly of Steger, Illinoispassed away peacefully July 28, 2016. Beloved husband of KathleenA. Schrage. Loving father of Dennis (Tabatha) Schrage, Rebecca(Joe) Powell and Misty (Phillip) Powell. Cherished grandfather ofTaylor, Nikolas, Maddie, Riley, Aidan, and Hunter. Dear brother ofRickie Smotherman and Patty Staehlin. Visitation, Monday, August 1, 2016 4:00 to 8:00 PM. at Smits,...
Timothy W. Kelley Sr.
Jul 28, 2016
Timothy W. Kelley Sr., age 66, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Arlene Kelley. Devoted father of Tammy (Allan) Misner, Timothy W. Kelley Jr., and Thomas W. (Michelle) Kelley; step-father of Mark (Kristy) and Craig Goodwin. Proud grandfather of Cory, Jesse, and Summer Smith, Skyler and Kayla Kelley, and Riley, Kennedie, and Balis Goodwin....
