Carol Korte
Aug 25, 2016
Carol Korte, nee Boersma, age 87, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Korte. Loving mother of Ruth (Arthur) Wiers and the late Janet (Roger) Bruins. Proud grandmother of Caryn (Brent) Schierbeek, David Wiers, Christopher (Trisha) Bruins, Maxwell (Mariah) Bruins and the...
Marvin H. Peterson
Aug 24, 2016
Marvin H. Peterson, age 96, of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Loving father of Daniel (Kathleen), Clifford (Laura), and Jeffrey (Lauren) Peterson. Proud grandfather of eight; great grandfather of 13. Husband of Nellie Mae Peterson, nee Tannis, and preceded in death by his first wife Bernice Peterson, nee Anderson. Cousin of Wayne Moline. Preceded in death by...
Anna Mae Krygsheld
Aug 18, 2016
Anna Mae Krygsheld, nee Clousing, age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John A. Krygsheld. Loving mother of the late David (Laurel) Krygsheld, Scott (Kim) Krygsheld, and Mark (Missy) Krygsheld. Devoted grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Addie (late Robert) Leo, Louis (Carol) Clousing, and the late...
Wendy Walters Spencer
Aug 18, 2016
Wendy Ann Walters Spencer age 35 of Beecher, Illinois. The world has lost one of its brightest lights on August 18, 2016. An amazing mother, daughter, wife, sister, friend and so much more. Wendy is survived by three beautiful daughters; Lauren, Seneca and Vivi, one dapper son Ronald, loving and beautiful parents; James and Rochelle Walters, wonderful godparents; David and...
Budrow Jp Martin
Aug 17, 2016
Budrow JP Martin, age 81 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Martin nee Smith. Loving father of Doreath Riccio, Debora (Scott) Welch and Donald (Kimberly) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Tanya Rosch and Matthew Riccio. Budrow proudly served in the US Army. Services and interment were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Smits,...
Harris J. Van Drunen
Aug 17, 2016
Harris J. Van Drunen, age 74, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Penny Van Drunen, nee Vanderlinden. Loving father of Mark (Suzanne) and the late Scott Van Drunen. Devoted grandfather of Ryan, Sarah and Karen Van Drunen. Visitation Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2:00-8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral...
James G. Bachmann
Aug 16, 2016
James G. Bachmann, age 83, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Judith for 31 years. Loving father of Cindy (Mike) Schaufele, Jim (Linda) Bachmann, Mike (Lori) Bachmann, Denise (Gerard) Lowry, Kimberly (Joseph) Martin, and Paul (Debra Jureczko) Bovis. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Jamie, Stephanie, Ian, Michael, Myah, Alexandra, Aidan, Ashley, Christina, Nicholas, and...
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...
