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Robert L Korte
Dec 28, 2015
Robert "Bob" L. Korte, age 87, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lansing, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Carol Korte nee Boersma. Loving father of Ruth (Arthur) Wiers and the late Janet (Roger) Bruins. Proud grandfather of Caryn (Brent) Schierbeek, David Wiers, Christopher (Trisha) Bruins, Maxwell Bruins and the...
Richard E Wommack
Dec 28, 2015
Richard E. Wommack, age 72 of Momence, IL, formerly of Steger, IL passed away on December 28, 2015. Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley in 2002. He is survived by four sons: Roger (Brenda), Donald (Donna Ray), Michael (Stacy) and Adam Wommack. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Dylan, Alex and Jacob; his mother Alberta...
Theodore George Harms
Dec 28, 2015
Theodore George Harms, age 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2015. Beloved husband of 62 years to Charlene Harms nee Nordbrock. Loving father of Judy (Marty) Benninghoff and Sandy (Dean) Spitz. Cherished grandfather of Bob Dannowitz, Amy Dannowitz, Lori Dannowitz, Bryan (Carly) Dannowitz, Shelby, Derek and Gavin Spitz, Wendy (Rob) Bradford and Scott (Becky) Benninghoff. Great...
James A Bussema
Dec 27, 2015
James "Jim" A. Bussema, age 74 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully December 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen Bussema nee Wetzel. Loving father of Michael (Linda) and David (Susan) Bussema. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Jacob and Georgia. Dear brother of Linda (Jack) Johnston. Services were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to: Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger,...
Richard J Gula
Dec 27, 2015
Richard J. Gula, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Jacqueline L. Gula, nee Wetmore. Devoted father of Linda (Les) Caldwell, Karen (Todd) Madden, and Jon (Jody) Gula. Proud grandfather of Jenny Caldwell, Alexandra and Nicholas Gula. Dear brother of Lillian (late Walter) Pelnik. Visitation Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 10:00...
Pearl J Mcbroom
Dec 26, 2015
Pearl J. McBroom, nee Vander Heyden, age 77, of Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Howard McBroom. Loving mother of Brian (Donna) Huizenga and Karen (Rob) Osterman. Proud grandmother of Robert (Kelly) Osterman and Kaeley Osterman. Great-grandmother of Adrian and Lucas.Dear sister of Johanna (late Kenneth) Segraves, Gertrude (Robert) Keever and Henrietta (Harold)...
Randy J Brunger
Dec 26, 2015
Randy J. Brunger, age 66, of South Holland, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Beloved son of the late Gerritt and late Esther Brunger. Dear brother of the late Bill (Kathy) Brunger. Loving uncle to Megan Brunger and great uncle to Shayleigh and Isaac. Fond cousin and nephew to several cousins,...
Robert R Tomczak
Dec 22, 2015
Robert R. Tomczak, age 79, late of Dolton, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Beloved husband of 58 years of Joan D. Tomczak, nee Jackovich. Devoted dad of Julie (Jeffrey) McLaughlin, Cindy (Gerald) Byerly, Pam (Thomas) Knowles, and Kim (Richard) Goldsworthy. Proud grandpa of Jeana (Ashley), Jamie (Ryan) Gasvoda, Jonathan (Autumn) Byerly, Bradley, Adam (Amber), and Matthew Knowles, Richard...
Elsie A Dahlberg
Dec 20, 2015
Elsie A. Dahlberg, age 100, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 20, 2015. Dearest sister of Phyllis (Dr. Philip) Eaton, the late Evelyn (late Edward) Sieczjuk, and the late Ruth Dahlberg. Loving daughter of the late Fritz and Anna Dahlberg. Elsie was a very active member in her church; a member of the Mission Board, the Choir, and also a Deacon....
Patricia Anne Tolnai
Dec 19, 2015
Patricia A. Tolnai, nee McElroy, age 76, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side.Loving mother of Robert P. (Heidi) Tolnai, Lisa (Joe) Casner, Thomas (Renee) Tolnai, Elizabeth (John) Glaister, Kelly J. Tolnai, Joseph (Kathy) Tolnai. Proud grandmother of Julia, Jackson, Ruby, Max, Alice, Gavin, Iris and Lily. Dear sister of Carol (Jerry)...
Henrietta De Graff
Dec 18, 2015
Henrietta De Graff, nee Dykstra, age 90, of South Holland, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Chester De Graff. Loving mother of Don (Nyla) De Graff and Roger (Patti) De Graff. Devoted grandmother of Cari (Rev. Kyle) De Young, Rev. Chad (Jennifer) De Graff, Dave (Nicole)...
Gloria J Loferski
Dec 18, 2015
Gloria J. Loferski, age 68, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefullyDecember 18, 2015. Loving mother of Tina (Mike)Dell''Angleo-Horsky. Dear sister of Eugene (Judy) Loferski the late Richard Loferski and the late Donna Higgins. Cherished aunt of Carla Dell''Angelo, Cindy Nelson, Barb Block, Sandy Loferski, Richard, Robert, Sue and Kathy Higgins, Daniel, Mark, Eric and Debbie Loferski. Visitation Tuesday,...
Edward N Boersma
Dec 17, 2015
Edward N. Boersma, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agnes A. Boersma, nee Heerema. Devoted father of Sharon (late William) Smith, Robert (Linda) Boersma, Russell (Alice) Boersma, Ronald (Sharon) Boersma, Marilyn (Kevin) Wagenaar, and Roger (late Carolyn) Boersma. Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother...
Charles R Pals
Dec 17, 2015
Chuck Pals, age 73, of Crete, IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Violet Pals (nee DeMick). Loving father of Timothy (Tina) Pals, Todd (Pam) Pals, Heidi (Samuel) Stevens, Jeff (Valarie) Pals, Polly (George) Peterson, John (Sue) Pals, and Amy (Clayton) Mulanax. Devoted grandfather of Mallory (Mark ) Natelborg,...
Robert Fischer
Dec 15, 2015
Robert Fischer, age 84 of Manteno, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 15, 2015. Beloved husband of 61 years to Jeanette Fischer nee Dykstra. Loving father of Beverly (Michael) Lang, Robert W. (Jackie) Fischer, Barbara (Rodney) Perzee and William (late Barbara) Fischer. Cherished grandfather of sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of Alice (late William) Slager. Preceded in death...
Russell G Hayes
Dec 14, 2015
Russell G Hayes, age 88, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Lillian M. Hayes nee Bijak. Loving father of Clifford (Jacqueline) Hayes, late Jeffery Hayes and the late Randall Hayes. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Suzanne, Mason. Great grandfather of Logan, Merida, Adriana and Mya. Dear brother of Rosemary Englund, Curtis, the...
Joseph L Kraus
Dec 13, 2015
Joseph Kraus, age 89, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan Kraus nee Hartman. Loving father of Deborah (Dennis) Rhodes and Kimberly (Jeffery) Smith. Cherished grandfather of Erik Rhodes, Jennifer (Chad) Critchfield and Christopher Smith. Dear brother of Bernard Kraus. Joseph was preceded in death by his siblings; Florence Ready, Julie Ray, Margaret...
Sandra Kay Reichert
Dec 11, 2015
Sandra Kay Reichert, nee Morgan, age 71, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Reichert. Devoted mother of Michelle (John) Venhuizen, Nicole (Steve) Smit, and Chad (Heidi) Reichert. Proud grandmother of Lucas, Jack, Meghan, Molly, Kelsee, Zoie, Mina, and Robert. Dear sister of Billy Ray (Janice) Morgan, Betty Marie (late Bob)...
Robert W Edwards
Dec 8, 2015
Robert Edwards, age 78, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda Edwards nee Banis. Loving father of Corey J. (Teresa) Edwards, Victoria (James) Gibson and Jason (Dena) Edwards. Cherished grandfather of nine and great- grandfather of one. Dear brother of Judy Gurney and John (JoAnn) Edwards. Visitation Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10:00...
Thomas J Lucia
Dec 5, 2015
Thomas J. Lucia, Age 89, passed away on December 5, 2015. Veteran of WWII.Beloved husband of Mary (nee Trinchine) Lucia. Loving father of Lynn (Bruce) Werth of Crete and Tom (Lois) Lucia of Skokie. Cherished grandfather of Dana (Dan) Teefey, Curtis Werth, Amy and Julie Lucia. Proud great grandfather of Adelaide, Miriam and Teshetae Teefey. Dear brother of John (Nadine)...
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