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Thomas M Leonard
Sep 25, 2015
A committal service for Thomas M. Leonard will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Mr. Leonard was born March 2, 1947 and passed away September 25, 2015. Father of Lisa Leonard and Tara Leonard. Grandfather of one grandson. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral...
Grace Knol
Sep 24, 2015
Grace Knol, nee Hoeksema, age 96, of South Holland, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Peter James "Jim" Knol. Loving mother of Sharon (Herb) Potts and Kristena (John) Clevering. Cherished grandmother of Becky (Steve) Morgan, Kary (Josh) Vogel, Peter (Jessica) Clevering, and Jessica (Matt) Clevering-Gearke. Dear great-grandmother of Nathan, Collin, Alek, Hannah, Holly,...
George J Chiattello
Sep 23, 2015
George J. Chiattello, age 74, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Loving father of Jim (Fran) Chiattello, David (fiancee Dawn) Chiattello, and John Chiattello. Devoted grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Helen (late Harry) Campbell, Marion "Guy" (Linnea) Chiattello and Richard (Betty) Chiattello. George is also survived by his former wife...
Earl Kenneth Moore
Sep 23, 2015
Earl Kenneth Moore, age 84, of Chicago formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan Moore, nee Lamb. Devoted father of Donna (Ray) Nelson, Earl (Sue) Moore, Steven (Joan) Moore, Carol (Gary) Henderson, Ray (Robyn) Moore, and Sue (Bob) Sterkowitz. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Stephen, Brian, Alison, Ryan, Eric, Amy, Lindsay, Abigail, Rachel,...
Patricia A Stafiej
Sep 23, 2015
Patricia A. Stafiej nee Centorbi age 67 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2015. Loving wife of the late Dennis Stafiej. Loving mother of Dennis(Jessica Peddycord) Stafiej and Rebecca Stafiej. Cherished grandmother of Dennis Stafiej, Brenden Pooley, Tabitha Lannom and Tara Lannom. Dear sister of Joseph Centorbi. Visitation Sunday September 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until time...
Elora Mae Lotz-Buel
Sep 21, 2015
Elora Mae Lotz-Buel, age 54, of Lowell, IN formerly of Dolton, IL. Wife of Paul Buel. Loving daughter of Norman and Shirley Lotz. Loving sister of Lisa (Don) Heath, Larry (Marilee) Lotz, Lohnny (Lisa) Lotz, and Luanne Lotz-Daniel. Guardian aunt of Chad, Courtney, and Kaylee Heath, Cory, Collin and Kara Lotz, Abbie and Annah Weed, Alyse Lotz, Kole (Ellyse) Daniel...
Helen L Mcgraw
Sep 18, 2015
Helen L. McGraw, nee Conlan, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John J. McGraw. Loving mother of Kevin McGraw, Laura (Jack) Navarra, Brian McGraw, Colleen Reda, and Shawn (Rae) McGraw. Cherished grandmother of seven: Jack, Gia (Adam), Ava, Aileen Patricia, Keara Colleen, Olivia, Haley,...
Joan R Chylek
Sep 17, 2015
Joan R. Chylek, nee Russell, age 84, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late August F. Chylek. Loving mother of Debra, Susan, and the late David E. Chylek. Dear sister of Marion Heman, Janice Day, Judy Smith, and Bruce Russell. Visitation Monday, September 21, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...
Sigfredo Santiago
Sep 17, 2015
Sigfredo Santiago, age 63, of Crete, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Sigfredo is survived by his loving wife Nancy Santiago, nee Carrera, his Children Angelena, Minguel, Freddy and Lena Santiago. He is also survived by his Brothers: Felix, Angel, late William, and Sisters: Juana, Nilda, Norma, Doris Santiago, and Rosa, Margie and Mindy Rodriguez. He was preceded...
Rosaria M Ruggeri
Sep 14, 2015
Rosaria Marie Ruggeri, known affectionately as "Rose," or "Roe," passed away September 14, 2015. A lifelong resident of South Chicago Heights and a 1974 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, she was known by many through jobs at Jewel Food Store in Chicago Heights, Chicago Heights National Bank, and Landauer Inc.; as a dispatcher for the Chicago Heights Police Department;...
Margaret A Ott
Sep 12, 2015
Margaret "Peggy" A. Packard Ott, nee Scharlau, age 81, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William Ott. Loving mother of Dale (Roberta) Packard, Gary Packard, Michael (Cathi) Packard and Lisa (Andy) Kerman. Cherished grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Elizabeth (late William) Serne, Naomi Fell, and the late...
John F Philipps
Sep 11, 2015
John F. Philipps age 64, of Dyer, IN passed away September 11, 2015. Loving husband of Nancy Philipps, nee Pennick. Devoted father of Melissa Skiff, Brian (Adriene) Philipps, Steven (Stephanie) Philipps, and Lindsay Philipps. Proud grandfather of Alex, Addisyn, Hunter, and Emma. Dear brother of Sharon (James) Murphy, Kevin Philipps, James (Maggie) Philipps, and Denise (Tony) Fanuko. Uncle and great-uncle...
Kenneth V Carroll Jr
Sep 11, 2015
Kenneth V. Carroll Jr., age 73, of Dyer, IN passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Donna Carroll, nee Alexander. Loving father of Michael Carroll, Kelly Carroll, and Kevin (Karyn) Carroll. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Kyle, Kylie, Bailee, Casey, and Keegan. Dear brother of Jim (Jean) Carroll, Maryann Balka, Patrick (Marsha) Carroll, Linda Morales, Joe...
Erma Vander Wall
Sep 10, 2015
Erma Jean Vander Wall, nee Cartwright, age 67, of Harvey, IL, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Bruce Vander Wall. Devoted mother of Rebecca (Brad) McCarter-Hall. Proud grandmother of Malcolm and Donovan. Dear sister of Emma Lou Cartwright, Kathleen Nico, and Katrina Cartwright. Visitation Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, September...
Michelle Lynn Mckinney
Sep 9, 2015
Michelle Lynn McKinney nee Barnas, age 45, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully September 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Michael McKinney. Loving mother of Matthew and Michael McKinney. Dear daughter of Richard (Patricia) Barnas. Fond sister of Johnathon (Patricia) Barnas and Erik (Jaime) Barnas. Memorial Gathering Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until time of remembrance 5:30...
Michaline F Nosal
Sep 8, 2015
Michaline F. Nosal, age 93, of Berwyn, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Al Nosal. Loving mother of the late Roger Beckt and the late George Beckt. Dear grandmother of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by her devoted care-giver Maria and dear friends Roberta Semple and Colette Ulaskas. Visitation Thursday, September 10, 2015...
Sharon L Whiting
Sep 6, 2015
Sharon Lee Whiting, nee Tatar, age 75, of Schererville, IN passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Roger Whiting. Loving mother of Deborah (Thomas) Galle, Roger Scott Whiting and Denea (Jeffrey) Skufakiss. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Lee Galle, Leslie Roseland, Elise and Evan Skufakiss. Great grandmother of Grant and Hadley Roseland. Dear sister of Danny (Paula) Tatar. Visitation...
James P Moran
Sep 6, 2015
James Moran age 44, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully September 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Bridget Moran nee Harris. Devoted father of Benjamin and Dalton. Loving son of Ann Marie (late James) Moran. Dear brother of Steven Moran and Christine (Radu) Moran-Fega. Cherished uncle of Sabrina Fega. Visitation Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Smits,...
Dolores L Rea
Sep 5, 2015
Dolores L. Rea, age 83, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Anthony B. Rea. Loving mother of Tony (Janet) Rea, Dolores (Jesse) Santos, Margie (Chris) Macek, Vincent (Sandra) Rea, John (Eve) Rea, and Lawrence (Jill) Rea. Cherished grandmother of 13: Bryan (Anne) Rea, Kyle Rea, Justin (Grace) Santos, Alycia (Brian) Podsiadlik,...
Jean Wilson
Sep 3, 2015
Jean Wilson, nee Betten, age 74 of South Holland, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James Wilson. Loving mother of Brad Wilson. Dear sister of Clarence Betten and the late Jon Betten. Visitation Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 1:30 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh...
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