Bertell R Vanderzee
Mar 19, 2016
Bertell R. Vanderzee, age 83, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Frances Vanderzee, nee Osinski. Loving father of the late Lynn Marie Skrbina, Richard Vanderzee, and Tami (Gary) Miedema. Proud grandfather of eight; great grandfather of three. Cherished brother of Donald (Joyce) Vanderzee. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Margaret Vanderzee. Visitation...
Jeffrey Paul Cook
Mar 18, 2016
Jeffrey Paul Cook, age 54, of Lansing, IL, suddenly, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Devoted father of Michael Cook, Samantha (Michael) Stalnaker, Rachel and Niko Cook. Loving son of Paul and Barbara Cook. Dearest brother of Glenn Cook and Scott (Ann) Cook. Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Dear companion of Carol Johnson. Former husband of Gina Schmidt, nee...
Javier A Macias
Mar 18, 2016
Javier A. Macias, age 49, of Harvey, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria Macias, nee Ayala. Loving father of Christopher, Julie, and Priscilla. Visitation Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 3:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:00...
Calvin F Scott
Mar 16, 2016
Calvin F. Scott D.O., age 73, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Loving husband of Nancy J. Scott, nee Neal. Loving dad of Deborah (Frank) McMurray, Kathryn (late Doug) Witmer, and Christine (Doug) Deuter; step-dad of Christina (Doug) Meyers, and Jerry Hilton. Proud grandpa of Kaitlin, Alexander, Elizabeth, David, Matthew, Leah, Charles, Patrick, Henry, and Matthew....
Pearl R Rodriguez
Mar 15, 2016
Pearl Rosemarie "Rose" Rodriguez nee Philpott, age 73, of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Beloved wife of Cruz Rodriguez. Loving mother of Michael (Rochelle), Melissa, and Jennifer Rodriguez. Devoted grandmother of four and great grandmother of three. Dear sister of Mary Ann Nolan, Sylvia (Joseph) Rodriguez and William Philpott.Visitation will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 from...
Peter E Ciarlo
Mar 15, 2016
Peter Ciarlo passed away peacefully on March 15, 2016 at the age of 90. He was born September 4, 1925 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. For the majority of his career, he was in the building trades. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and was a huge fan of anything to do with the Old West. He was survived...
William L Starzyk
Mar 14, 2016
William "Bill" L. Starzyk, age 74, of Dyer, IN, passed away March 14, 2016 following a brave battle with cancer. Formerly of Harvey, IL, he is fondly remembered as longtime proprietor of Ed''s Garden Center. Beloved husband of Marcey L. McCann. Loving brother of Marianne (late Walter) Blumenthal, Kathleen (late Robert) Preston, and Edward (Sharon) Starzyk. Dear uncle of Jacqueline...
David Van Deel
Mar 13, 2016
David H. Van Deel, age 56, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Susan Van Deel nee Boss. Loving father of Melissa (Nick) Verhulst, Michelle (Cody) Laninga, Bryan Van Deel and Troy Van Deel. Proud grandfather of Arie, Averie and Ainsleigh. Dear brother of Sandra (Louis) Regnerus, Jack (Christine) Van Deel, Sharon (Charles) Dykstra,...
Carlton P Logston
Mar 12, 2016
Carlton P. Logston, age 57, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. Beloved husband ofBlanca Logston, nee Trevino. Devoted father of Michael (Melissa) Hansen, and David (Lauren) Logston. Proud grandfather of Eveline and William. Dear brother of Jim (Joyce) Logston, Connie (late Melvin) Ellison, and Mildred (late Tom) Pifer. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Mary Anne Reitz
Mar 11, 2016
Mary Anne Reitz (nee Hogan), age 84, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on March 11, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Ronald Reitz. Loving mother to Janet (David) Nozar, James Reitz, Robert (Jackie) Reitz, Barbara (Alfred) Spitzzeri, and Jacquelyn Reitz. Cherished grandmother to Nicholas, David, Jillian, Jaime, Megan and Brandon. Mary Anne will be dearly missed by all who...
Phyllis M Paape
Mar 10, 2016
Phyllis Paape, nee Mongillo, age 86, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully March 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Allen J. Paape. Loving mother of Martin (Sharon) Paape and Marianne (Daniel) Talarico. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Jonathon, Alan "A.J." and Danielle. Dear sister of Lorraine (Thomas) Roop, Anthony (Jeannie) Mongillo and step-brother John (late Beverly) Marucci. Dear niece to...
Daniel Smith
Mar 7, 2016
Daniel "Dan" Smith, age 56, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016. Loving spouse of Sandy Conte. Loving father of Joshua (Erin Strucinski) Smith, step-father of Donna Lakinger and Stephanie Lakinger. Dear son of Phyllis (Mickey) Mangum and the late Eugene Smith. Loving brother of Tim (Chris) Smith. Cherished uncle of Jim (Ellen) Smith.Visitation Thursday, March 10,...
Martha Zagorac
Mar 7, 2016
Martha Zagorac, nee Chambers, age 87, of Dyer, IN passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Eso "Tom" Zagorac. Loving mother of Sharon (Norbert) MacDonald. Visitation Friday, March 11, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Prayer Service, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Smits...
Marilyn Van Milligan
Mar 7, 2016
Marilyn Olthoff Van Milligan, nee Botma, age 81, of South Holland, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John Olthoff and the late Carl Van Milligan. Loving mother of Dr. Allan (Sharon) Olthoff, Dale (Kris) Olthoff, Judy (Mark) Vollbrecht, and Cheryl (Roger) Frieling; and Carl''s children Bob (Mary) Van Milligan, Barb (Rich) Wondaal, Jim Van Milligan,...
John H Fremault
Mar 6, 2016
John H. Fremault, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Denise Fremault, wife Sharon Fremault, sisters Simone Schuster and Madeline Easton, son in law Michael Nordstrom and granddaughter Bridget Fremault. He is survived by his brother Maurice (Dawn) Fremault, sisters Jeannie Lummis...
Gene E Tomky
Mar 5, 2016
Gene Edward Tomky, 88, passed peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born in Riverdale, Illinois on August 25, 1927, the first son of Edward Herman Tomky and Emma Muller. Gene's paternal grandfather immigrated from Hamburg Germany. Gene was a Navy Veteran of World War II serving on the U.S.S. Wharton. Always active in the Dolton/Riverdale community, Gene co-owned and...
Joan Allen
Mar 5, 2016
Joan Allen, age 84, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 5, 2016. Devoted mother of Carolyn Wooten, Delbert (Mary) Wooten, and the late Earl Wooten. Proud grandmother of 2. Dear aunt and cousin of many. Memorial visitation Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m....
Patrick M Cripe
Mar 5, 2016
Patrick M. Cripe, age 55, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away March 5, 2016. Loving father of Rachelle (Joe) Bisping, Sgt. Nathanial (Madison) Cripe and Andrew Cripe. Cherished grandfather of Justin, Derek, Brooklyn, Tyler, Jack, Paxton and Dylan. Dear brother of Connie (Jeff) Inorio, Tim Cripe, Kelly (Bill) Bridges, Jeff (Mary) Cripe and the late Corinne. Loving son of Cyrilla...
Paul William Redus Iii
Mar 3, 2016
Paul Redus III, age 29, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away March 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Ginger nee Yates. Loving father of Layna Redus. Dear son of Paul Jr and Denice Redus, son-in-law of Stephen Yates and Nerling Heine. Fond brother of Alicia Redus and the late David Daniel Redus. Cherished uncle of Sabrina Addette Redus. Beloved grandson of Paul...
Lynn S Macander
Mar 3, 2016
Lynn S. Macander, nee Rockley, of Wheatfield, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away, peacefully Thursday, March 3, 2016. Beloved wife of Richard J. Macander, Loving daughter of Leanne and the late Leonard Rockley. Cherished sister of David (Denise) Rockley, Joan (Frank) Elton and Ann Rockley. Dear niece of Sharon (Robert) Sipla and the late David (Daniella (Gary) Meyer)...
