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Barbara Jean Schurke

Barbara Jean Schurke

Feb 27, 2016

Barbara Jean Schurke, nee Kremske, age 80, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Donald Schurke. Devoted mother of David (Betsy) Schurke and Cathy (fiance Bob Gastreich) Schurke. Dear sister-in-law of Robert (Mary) Schurke and the late Harold (Jan) Schurke. Preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Alice Kremske....

Norman H Zumm

Norman H Zumm

Feb 27, 2016

Norman H. Zumm, age 96, of Crown Point, IN, formerly a lifelong resident of Riverdale, IL. Passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rose Zumm, nee Adduci. Devoted father of Gerald (Anne), Robert (Jennifer) Zumm, and the late Norma Jean (Cecil) Norton. Proud grandfather of Lora (Bill Pardue) and Kevin Bruggeman, David (Christi) and Paula...

James Joseph Prendergast

James Joseph Prendergast

Feb 25, 2016

James J. Prendergast, age 81, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Lynne M. Prendergast, nee Marin.Loving uncle of Mary Van Herle, Bill (Jeannie), Tom (Debbie), Dan (Debbie) Mulvihill, Chris (Rich) Krol, Elaine Marin, Tara (Len) Lagestee, Celine (Paul) Prinz, and Brian (Michele) Marin; great-uncle of 17; great-great-uncle of 7. Dear brother-in-law of...

Randall J Roeda

Randall J Roeda

Feb 24, 2016

Randall J. Roeda, age 60, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away, suddenly, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Melissa Roeda, nee Ogden. Loving father of Joshua(Karie) Roeda, Ryan(Melinda) Roeda, and Corinne(Brent) Guynes. Devoted grandfather of Liam, Sawyer, Kylie, Cora, Aubrey, and Addison. Dear brother of Rebecca(Gary) Togtman, Rodney(Lauren) Roeda and Robert(Kit) Roeda. Cherished son of Cornelius and the...

William J Kwasniak

William J Kwasniak

Feb 24, 2016

William "Bill" J. Kwasniak, age 65 of Dyer, IN passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Devona Kwasniak, nee Broom. Loving father of Jonathan (Kathryn) Kwasniak and Joseph(Eva) Kwasniak. Dear grandfather of Austin and Donovan and Tyler, Hayden, and Logan and great-grandfather of Lily. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mike Hulboj and Frank and Beatrice...

Stanley Krala

Stanley Krala

Feb 24, 2016

Stanley Krala, age 60, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2016. Loving father of Stephen Krala and step-father of Joseph Neri. Former husband of Linda Fithian. Loving son of Lillian (late Stephen) Machinicki. Stanley worked at Jewel Osco Food stores for 42 years and was currently a night manager. Memorial Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 4:00...

Robert Fiore Melone

Robert Fiore Melone

Feb 24, 2016

Robert Fiore Melone, age 54, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Beloved son of Joseph and Armida Melone nee Fusco. Loving brother of Joseph F. (Lisa Gilbert) Melone, Michelle E. Melone and Richard N. (Diane) Melone. Dear uncle of Joseph C.(Maylen), Marisa N., Isabella M., Richard A., Geena A., and great niece Emma J....

Isabel Salazar

Isabel Salazar

Feb 23, 2016

Isabel Salazar, age 88, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully February 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Hipolito Salazar. Loving mother of Maria (Jose) Iribarren, Frank (Maria E.) Salazar, Irene (Paul) Lopez, Jose (Guadalupe) Salazar and Maria Luisa Alvarado. Cherished grandmother of fifteen grandchildren, thirty one great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Dear sister of Elisa Rivera...

Thomas F Lanigan

Thomas F Lanigan

Feb 22, 2016

Thomas F. Lanigan, age 73, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly Monday, February 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. Lanigan, nee Russell. Loving father of the late Thomas F. Lanigan, Kathleen (Patrick) Getty, Diane (Mitchell Gabel) Lanigan, Peggy (John Wanzung) Lanigan. Proud grandfather of Patrick, Sean, Michael, Tom, Jack, Connor, and Nora. Devoted brother of Terrence (Maureen), Michael,...

Karen A Bohac

Karen A Bohac

Feb 22, 2016

Private Services will be held

Donald Francis Mizanin Sr

Donald Francis Mizanin Sr

Feb 21, 2016

Donald Francis Mizanin Sr., age 85, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Loretta Mizanin nee Godzinski. Loving father of David Mizanin, Donna Mizanin, Michelle (Tim) Ojermark and Donald (Dawn) Mizanin Jr. Proud grandfather of Brittany (Brendan) Butler, Timothy Ojermark, Naithan and Brandon Mizanin; great grandfather of Matthew and Luke Butler. Dear brother of Ronald...

Elvira M Kramer

Elvira M Kramer

Feb 18, 2016

Elvira "Vera" M. Kramer, age 104, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016 at Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point, Indiana. Born May 19, 1911 in Dolton, Illinois to Omer A. Gillaspy and Elsa M. Gillaspy nee Rockrohr. Beloved wife of the late Claude E Kramer. Loving mother of Merwin (Betty) Kramer,...

Allan D Keller

Allan D Keller

Feb 18, 2016

Allan D. Keller, age 55, of Crete, IL, passed away suddenlyThursday, February 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Laura Keller, nee Mangano.Loving father of Cassandra Keller. Cherished grandfather of Analiese, Gio, and Marco. Cherished uncle of Missy, Chris, Jose, and Angel.Dear brother of Terry Lynn Guerrero and the late Donald Keller Jr. Preceded in death by his parents Donald D. Keller...

Travis D Thornhill

Travis D Thornhill

Feb 18, 2016

Travis D. Thornhill, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Lagay Thornhill nee Daniel for almost 51 years. Dear brother of Ivadell (Hubert) Taylor. Cherished uncle of many nephews and nieces and many great and great-great nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents: Neal and Masie Thornhill. Visitation Thursday,...

Thomas J Dykas

Thomas J Dykas

Feb 14, 2016

Thomas J. Dykas, age 77, of Sauk Village, IL passed away peacefully February 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda Dykas nee Ramirez. Loving father of Antoinette Dykas, Thomas Dykas, Robert (Connie) Dykas, Linda (Don) Davis and Josephine Dykas. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.Dear brother of Celeste (Victor) Antonacci, Lynne (Steve) Bosnyak, Karen Castro and Kenneth Dykas....

Doris E Joyce

Doris E Joyce

Feb 14, 2016

Doris E. Joyce, age 87, of Donovan, Illinois, formerly of Frankfort, IL, and Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard Joyce. Loving mother of Timothy (Dora) Joyce, Kim (Laura) Joyce, Bonnie (Michael) Feil, Brenda (Raymond)Stanis and Mary (Brian) Barragree. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 21.Preceded in Heaven by sisters...

Harry A Gouwens

Harry A Gouwens

Feb 10, 2016

Harry A. Gouwens, age 83, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Irene (Rogalski) Gouwens. Dear father of Vicki Gouwens and Tim (Kim) Gouwens. Loving grandfather of Kyle and Tyler Gouwens. Brother of Herman Gouwens. Mr. Gouwens was a retired mechanical engineer and was a Korean War Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient....

Clarence F Schaaf

Clarence F Schaaf

Feb 9, 2016

Clarence "Butch" F. Schaaf, age 76, of Beecher, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Beatrice Schaaf, nee Vanderlaan. Devoted father of Ron (Dee) Schaaf, Randy (Dawn) Schaaf, Clarence Schaaf Jr., the late Timothy Schaaf, and Jeff (Laura) Schaaf. Proud grandfather of 13. Loving brother of the late Jean (Martin)...

Antoinette Ann Zych

Antoinette Ann Zych

Feb 9, 2016

Antoinette Ann Zych, nee Curzyldo, age 88 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 9, 2016. Beloved wife of 58 years to Stanley Zych. Loving mother of Mark (Monica) Zych and the late Darrin Zych. Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Corey, Megan and Kevin Zych, Joshua and Kaitlyn Heffren. Antoinette was preceded in death by three sisters; Victoria Druzbicki,...

Thomas C Jensen

Thomas C Jensen

Feb 8, 2016

Thomas C. Jensen, age 69 of Steger, Illinois, passed away February 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Agnes nee Kozlowski. Loving father of Sean (Camille) Jensen and Carrie (David) Brockway. Cherished grandfather of Addison, Lincoln, Emmett, Claire and Lee. Dear brother of Gladys Hines, Jack (Mary) Jensen and the late Michael (Judy) Jensen. Beloved Uncle to many nieces and nephews....

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