Danny L. Kortum
Jul 26, 2016
Danny L. Kortum, age 64, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda Kortum, nee Baum. Devoted father of Janet Kortum and Carl (Kellyanne) Kortum. Proud grandfather of Corinne Mundo, Riley and Evelyn Kortum. Loving son of Dolores Preston. Preceded in death by his father Elmer Kortum. Visitation Friday, July 29, 2016 from 3:00...
Marian L. Mitziga
Jul 26, 2016
Marian L. Mitziga, nee Good, age 94, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George S. Mitziga. Devoted mother of Robert (Carol) Mitziga, Pamela Mitziga and the late Dan (Senka) Mitziga. Proud grandmother of Matt and Amy. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and...
Ernest G. "Ernie" Medema
Jul 25, 2016
Ernest G. Medema, age 81, of Hudsonville, MI, formerly of Lynwood, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen Medema, nee Flikkema and the late Grace Medema, nee Ipema. Loving father of Thomas (Brenda) Medema, Peter (Karen) Medema, Nancy Medema, Ralph (Jennifer) Medema, Matthew (Stephanie) Medema, Kimberly (David) Moore...
Daniel J. Salus
Jul 25, 2016
Daniel J. Salus “Coach Dan” Highland, IN Daniel J. Salus, “Coach Dan” age 47, of Highland, IN, passed Monday, July 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Vanessa Salus, nee Fuentes. Devoted father of Larissa and Gunnar. Loving son of Paul and the late Patricia Salus. Dear brother of David Salus, Debbie (Chris) Piatak, Doug (Tina) Salus, and Don (Teri) Salus. Dear...
Kenneth R Kost
Jul 24, 2016
Kenneth R. Kost, Age 60 of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully July 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Anita Kost nee Piacentini. Loving step-father of Kevin Piacentini. Dear brother of Karen (Gary) Goodheart. Cherished uncle of three nephews and three nieces. Loving son of Elaine (late Robert) Kost. Ken was a US Marines Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Visitation,...
Ryan Anthony Lakeberg
Jul 23, 2016
Ryan A. "Harley" Lakeberg, age 38, suddenly, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Cedar Lake and Crown Point, IN, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. Loving son of Karen Klein and Wayne (Susan) Lakeberg; Step-son of Frank Klein. Devoted father of Jared, Harley, Ryan, Elizabeth, and Hayden. Dearest brother of Shaun (Jennifer) Lakeberg, Kyle Klein, Kris Klein, Angie (Gabriel) Raney, Rachel...
Rodolfo A Rivera Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Rodolfo A Rivera Jr., Age 51 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully July 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Angelita Trevino. Loving step-father of Armando Figueroa. Dear son of Rodolfo Sr. (late Lydia) Rivera. Cherished uncle of Melanie, Michael, Kaylee and Alicia. Rodolfo was preceded in death by two sisters; Mary Jane Rivera, Ana Rivera and brother Ricardo. Visitation, Wednesday July...
Gerald M. Sheehan
Jul 21, 2016
Gerald M. "Jerry" Sheehan, age 76, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2016. Beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara J. Sheehan, nee Karabin. Devoted father of Timothy (Amy), Kevin, and Michael (Lisa) Sheehan. Proud grandfather of Joseph, Jennifer, Katherine, Caroline, and Chloe. Dear brother of Patricia, James and the late Jack Sheehan. Preceded in death...
William C. Gaines
Jul 20, 2016
William C. "Bill" Gaines, 82, of Munster, Indiana; formerly of Lansing, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana; passed away on July 20th, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Nellie Gaines, nee Gilyan; children: Michael (Tina) Gaines, Michelle Gaines, Matthew (Debbie) Gaines; Grandchildren: Christopher Galocy, Danielle, Emily, William, Nicholas, and Jacob Gaines; and many loving nieces and nephews....
Samuel K Asamoah
Jul 19, 2016
Samuel K Asamoah, age 64 of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Geraldine Terstegge. Loving father of Jonathan (Anna) Asamoah and Ralph Asamoah. Cherished grandfather of Three grandchildren. Samuel is survived by four sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Visitation Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 3:00...
Armando Vittorio Gazzillo
Jul 19, 2016
Armando V Gazzillo, 76, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully July 19, 2016. Armando Vittorio Gazzillo entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2016 in his home in Steger surrounded by his family at the age of 76. He was born in Dragoni, Italy on October 17, 1939 and became a United States citizen in 1962. Armando was a dedicated...
Braden Scott Macak
Jul 15, 2016
Braden Scott Macak, age 23, suddenly, of St. John, IN, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016. Loving and beloved son of Richard “Rick” and Donna Macak, nee Berglund. Dearest brother of Austen, Cameron, Delayna, and Gianna. Cherished grandson of Therese, nee Owczarzak and the late William Macak and the late Donald and Antoinette, nee Santangelo Berglund. The Love of His...
William J. Meuzelaar
Jul 13, 2016
William “Bill” J. Meuzelaar, age 87, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 35 years of Cathie Dykstra Meuzelaar, nee Recker. Loving father of Lynnette (Ron) Lott, Julie (Brian) Vliem, Amy (Jon) Dekker, Valerie (Don) Fedor, Rhonda (Ron) Dommisse, Rachelle (Greg) Oppenhuizen, Brad (Joyce) Dykstra, Russ (Darla) Dykstra, Mark Dykstra,...
Mary Jane Blank
Jul 9, 2016
Mary Jane Blank, nee Wright, age 95, of Riverdale, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Donald Blank. Loving mother of David (Sandra) Blank, James (Kathy) Blank, the late John (Carol) Blank, Ken (Terri) Blank, Nancy Morrill and the late Susan Blank. Devoted grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Annabelle Goldstone, Daisy Stabenow...
John T. Hendron
Jul 9, 2016
John T. Hendron, age 59 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully July 9, 2016. Beloved brother of Daniel (late Debra) Hendron and Helen (Robert) Mack. Cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Interment private. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Violet L. Kodat
Jul 7, 2016
Violet L. Kodat (nee Dettmering), 85, of South Chicago Heights, at rest July 7, 2016. Violet is survived by her son, Bruce Kodat, daughter, Beverly (James) Adkins, brother, Emil (Lolita) Dettmering, grandchildren, Cynthia Mancino, Gary Kodat, Janice Manarin, Audra Witherington, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Judson E. Kodat, parents, Emil...
Dorothy Pearl Mead
Jul 5, 2016
Dorothy Pearl Mead, age 82 of Steger, IL passed away peacefully July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of Edward Mead. Loving mother of Bruce Mead, Joel Mead and Jane Mead. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dear sister of Hassie Derks, Mattie Kellner, Rebanell Piat, Oliver Northcutt and Marcus Northcutt. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents;...
Rena Ooms
Jul 5, 2016
Rena Ooms, nee Zeldenrust , age 94, of Munster, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of Gerard “Bob” Ooms for 74 & ½ years. Loving mother of Donna (late Butch) DeGraff, Joan (Larry ) Van Drunen, Ruth (Duke) VanDerVeen, and preceded in death by two sons: John Henry and Robert Wayne Ooms. Proud...
Alice W. Stockton
Jul 5, 2016
Alice W. Stockton (nee Krause), age 96 of Homewood, Illinois passed away peacefully July 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Stockton. Loving mother of Barbara A. Kozaruk, Richard J. (late Leigh) Stockton, Patricia D. (Ron) Ledvina, Bruce T. Stockton and Brian J. (Barbara) Stockton. Cherished grandmother of James M. Kozaruk, Michael Scott (Kelly) Kozaruk, Pamela M. (Michael)...
Betty Ann De Jong
Jul 4, 2016
Betty Ann De Jong, nee Ticgelaor, age 78 of Monee, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 4, 2016. Beloved wife of Arnold S. De Jong. Loving mother of Steve (Debbie) De Jong, Kathy(Kevin) Eenigenburg, and the late Linda(Tom) DeCavitch. Devoted grandmother of Aaron and Matthew De Jong; Denise (Vince) Kooy, Joel(Tabitha) Eenigenburg, Seth...
