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Ruth A Jacobs

Ruth A Jacobs

Oct 3, 2015

Ruth A. Jacobs, nee Van Der Aa, age 78, of South Holland passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Augustus "Gus" Jacobs. Loving mother of Larry Jacobs, Dave(late Mary) Jacobs, and Linda(Michael) Bulich. Devoted grandmother of David(Abby), Daniel(Jennifer), Samuel(Loran), Joseph, and Joshua Jacobs and Mikayla and Lindsey Bulich and preceded in death by a...

Mary K Jacobs

Mary K Jacobs

Oct 2, 2015

Mary K. Jacobs, nee McAuliffe, age 54, of Gary, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2015. Beloved wife of David Jacobs Sr. Loving mother of David(Abby), Daniel (Jennifer), Samuel (Loran), Joseph and Joshua Jacobs and Preceded in death by an infant daughter Sarah. Proud grandmother of Nicolas and Samuel. Devoted daughter of Robert R. and the late Mary Frances...

Shirley Ann Ryan

Shirley Ann Ryan

Oct 2, 2015

Shirley Ann Ryan, age 80 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully October 2, 2015. Loving mother of Cherylyn (Michael) Stark and Heather Louise Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Crystal) Smith, Brandon Tate and Brianna Ryan. Dear sister of Marilyn (Stephen) Sculley. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband George T. Ryan and sister Joyce Hargreaves. Direct burial October...

Amy L Hoch

Amy L Hoch

Oct 1, 2015

Amy L. Hoch, nee Leafgreen, age 86, of Dyer, IN formerly of Calumet City and the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Mrs. Hoch was born Sunday, September 8, 1929 and passed away peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2015. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late John J. "Jack" Hoch. Devoted mother of Timothy (Eva), Joanne, Daniel (Debra), Theodore (Barbara),...

Henry W Wick

Henry W Wick

Sep 29, 2015

Henry W. "Hank" Wick, age 95, of Hazel Crest, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Wick nee Nadja. Loving father of the late Marlene Birky-Hack. Dear brother of Edward (Elaine) Wick. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers. Visitation Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 9:00...

Earl Goodin Sr

Earl Goodin Sr

Sep 28, 2015

Earl Goodin Sr., age 83, lifelong resident of Burnham, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2015. Loving father of Karen (James) Castelnuovo, Earl (Char) Goodin Jr., Debbie Labanauskas, and Sherrie (late Greg) Fuscaldo. Proud papa of 5 grandchildren: Samantha and Jessica Fuscaldo, Teri Lee Carpenter, and Hannah and Jonathan Labanauskas. Dear brother of Zeke (Alta) Goodin, late Kay...

Bette W Devries

Bette W Devries

Sep 28, 2015

Bette W. DeVries, nee Bruin, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Beloved wife of Rev. Melvin DeVries. Loving mother of Michael (Ann Marie) Boer, Suellyn (Patrick) Onofrio, and Scott (Misti) Boer. Cherished grandmother of Brad (Dawn) Bonneau, Amy Bonneau, Caitlin Boer and Mike Boer and great-grandmother of Ryane, Carson, and Ashlyn. Dear step-mother...

Irene Oberdorf

Irene Oberdorf

Sep 27, 2015

Irene Djukic Oberdorf, nee England, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Karl Oberdorf. Loving mother of Peter (Nancy) Djukic, Linda (Bob) Stasiak, Jela Markacek, and Dara (Paul) Bergen. Dear Nana of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Special aunt of Irene (Robert) Sexton. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2...

Thomas M Leonard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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