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John M Spanier
Jan 27, 2016
John M Spanier, age 58, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2016. Beloved son of Frances (late George) Spanier. Dear brother of George (Kathy) Spanier, Jean Spanier, Joseph Spanier and JoAnn (Steve) Cortez. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045...
Bobby Ellis
Jan 27, 2016
Bobby Ellis, age 34, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Loving father of Bobby and Rhayne. Beloved son of Liz Ellis and Bob Ellis. Dear brother of Michelle (Jeff) Rickert, Tricia (Edward Vela) Ellis, and the late Matthew Ellis. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Graveside...
Valerie G Onate
Jan 27, 2016
Valerie G. Onate, nee Mumford, age 60 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home onJanuary 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Rick Onate. Loving step-mother of Jason Onate. Dear sister of Kathleen Mumford and Pam (Billy) Floyd. Loving daughter of Irene (late Graeme) Heinz-Mumford. Cherished aunt of Amy (fiance Mark Samson) Floyd and Cassandra (Jim) Moore....
Barbara J Novak
Jan 25, 2016
Barbara J. Novak, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2016. A longtime resident of Steger, Barb lived in Crestwood for the last two years with her daughter. Employed at St. James Hospital for over 40 years, Barb continued to volunteer there for years after retiring. Preceded in death by her son Greg. Loving mother of Cindy,...
Barbara A Kohnhorst
Jan 25, 2016
Barbara A. Kohnhorst, nee Donohue, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016. Beloved wife of Robert Kohnhorst.Loving mother of the late Robert Kohnhorst, William (Renee) Kohnhorst, late Pamela (Charles) Lager, Patricia Coleman, Margaret (David) Gottschammer, Daniel (Lisa) Kohnhorst, and Ray (Heather) Kohnhorst.Proud grandmother of 13; great- grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Betty (Norman) Hampton. Kind aunt...
Jonathan R Hillegonds
Jan 25, 2016
Jonathan R. Hillegonds, age 34, suddenly,of Lynwood, IL,passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Beloved son of Harry and Nancy Hillegonds. Dear brother of Jason (Sandra), Paul (Michelle), Janice, and Jeremy (Nicole) Hillegonds. Visitation Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service...
Marvin E Anderson
Jan 24, 2016
Marvin E.E. Anderson, age 86, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth Anderson, nee Wahlstrom. Devoted father of Douglas (Ann) Anderson, Debra (Roy) Scheck, and Donald (Jill) Anderson. Proud grandfather of 12; great- grandfather of six. Dear brother of the late Ruby (late Vernon) Noren, late Eleanor (late Hugo) Carlberg, late Bernice...
Noe Trevino
Jan 23, 2016
Noe Trevino, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully January 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Catalina Trevino nee Hernandez. Loving father of Sara, Dolores, Ricardo, Anita, Jose A., the late Noe Jr. and the late Alejandro Trevino. Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Noe was preceded in death by one...
Nicholas F Stubbler
Jan 22, 2016
Nicholas F. Stubbler, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine. Loving father of Nicholas J. Stubbler and Rick (Melissa) Stubbler.Proud grandfather of Lauren (Kyle) Lazzaroni. Dear brother of Dorothy Budny and the late Delores Nevers.Kind uncle to several nieces and nephews.Memorial visitation Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the...
Joseph C Arsenault
Jan 21, 2016
Joseph C. Arsenault, age 92, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Liz" Arsenault nee Keeton. Loving father of the late Freda (Vern) Knight, Deborah Arsenault, Kym (Karla) Arsenault and Rodney (Laura) Arsenault. Proud grandfather of three; great grandfather of one. Dear brother, uncle and cousin to many extended family members in Canada. Visitation...
Marie A Westcott
Jan 18, 2016
Marie A. Westcott nee Weigel, age 77, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away peacefully January 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Walter Westcott. Loving mother of Kimberly (Robert) Cross and the late Michael D. Westcott. Cherished grandmother of Jalyn Westcott and Cassandra Cross. Dear sister of Thomas Nix and Maryann Parsons. Memorial visitation Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 1:00...
Irene A Wagner
Jan 18, 2016
Irene A. Wagner, nee Pietrucha, age 85, of Monee, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank Wagner. Loving mother of Glenn (Theresa) Wagner, Cindy Wagner, Linda (Bob) Kaucher, Pamela (Louis) Wortel, Mark (Michelle) Wagner and James Wagner. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of five sisters and one...
Patricia L Spanos
Jan 17, 2016
Patricia L. Spanos, age 68, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2016. Loving mother of Kaila (Edward) Pansa and Torrie Spanos. Cherished grandmother of Brittany Spanos. Fond sister of Donna (Walter) Burda, David (Lynn) Sapyta and Victor (Judy) Barnhill. Preceded in death by her dear husband Michael A. Spanos. Visitation Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 3:00-...
Myron Stanley
Jan 15, 2016
Myron Stanley, age 65, late of Dolton, IL, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Dearest dad of Myria Stanley. He leaves to mourn him a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, family, and dear friends. Visitation Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 12:00 noon at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home...
Virginia M Koehler
Jan 15, 2016
Virginia M. Koehler, nee Payton, age 93, of Dyer, IN, affectionately known as "Momo", passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2016. Beloved wife of 74 years of Jack A. Koehler. Devoted mother of Jackie (Jerome) Novorita and the late Kerry R. Koehler. Proud grandmother of Debra (Tony) Fisk, Jeri Mae (late Gerardo) Martinez, Jordon Novorita, and the late Tamara...
Angela Gasbarro
Jan 13, 2016
Angela Gasbarro, age 92 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully January 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Gasbarro. Loving mother of Cynthia (Lynn) Sayre. Cherished grandmother of Todd (Jessica) Sayre, Jason Sayre, Michelle Sayre, Scott Pulcini and 9 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Nick Bianconi. Angela was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Gasbarro and brother,...
Patricia Lee Hunter
Jan 12, 2016
Patricia (Pat) Lee Hunter nee Gentry, age 79, of Dyer, IN entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years Ronald Hunter. Loving mother of Mark (Sharon) Hunter and Keith (Lori) Hunter. Cherished grandmother of Lauren (Danny) Blount, Ryan Hunter, triplets: Aaron, Brad and Chelsey Hunter. Great grandmother of...
Paul I Wognum
Jan 12, 2016
Paul I. Wognum, age 66, of St. John, IN passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Cindy Wognum, nee Bradley. Loving father of Tracy (Marc) Wasser and Chad (Jennifer) Wognum. Proud grandfather of Megan, Bode and Cooper. Dear brother of Joanne Hoeksema. Devoted son of Adriana and the late Erwin Wognum. Visitation Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 1:00...
John M Dykstra
Jan 12, 2016
John M. Dykstra, age 80, late of Crete, formerly of Lansing, IL, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn Dykstra, nee Boersma. Devoted father of Debra (Douglas) Jager, Cathy (Greg) Gabbert, Michael (Sheila) Dykstra, and Jodi (Scott) Tucker. Proud grandfather of Erin (Joshua) Alderson, Jessica (Michael)...
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