Sandra Lee Balsam
Mar 6, 2015
Sandra L. Balsam, nee Pratt, age 73, of Dyer, IN formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. Beloved and loving wife of 55 years of Raymond P. Balsam. Dearest mother of Michele (Daniel) Wangler and the late Scott Balsam. Proud grammy of Anthony and Ashley Balsam and Quinn Wangler; great-grammy of Liam Balsam. Dear sister of Alice...
Marion G Luft
Mar 3, 2015
Marion G. Luft, age 89 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully March 3, 2015. Beloved mother of William Luft and Bruce (Susan) Luft. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Amanda) Luft, Nathan Luft and Rhiannon Luft. Dear sister-in-law of Shirly Hanko and Marjorie Hyatte and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marion was preceded by her beloved husband, William L. Luft. Visitation...
Caroline S Jorden
Mar 3, 2015
Caroline S. Jorden, nee Moutrey, age 83, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully March 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jorden. Dear sister of Loraine Elliott. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com.
Martha M Kersten
Mar 3, 2015
Martha M. Kersten, nee Reuss, age 63, of Schererville, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Lowell H. Kersten. Devoted mother of William (Kelly) Kersten and Robert (fiancee Carla) Kersten. Proud grandmother of Cheyenne. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and Martha Reuss. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2015 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday,...
Lynette R Brown
Feb 25, 2015
Lynette R. Brown, nee Zander, age 74, of Thornton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Beloved wife of Carl E. Brown Sr. Loving mother of Carl E. (Linda) Brown Jr., Melinda G. Kluge, Pamela J. (Jeff) Hemp, and the late Jeffrey A. Brown. Devoted grandmother of ten and three great-granddaughters. Dear sister of Alan Zander, the late Marshall (Carol(Roger)...
Carol A Bambulas
Feb 25, 2015
Carol A. Bambulas, nee Coleman, age 76 of Thornton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Beloved wife of James Bambulas. Loving mother of Connie Bambulas and John (Tammalynn) Bambulas. Devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren. Dear sister of Marlene (Robert) Gruener. Visitation Monday, March 2, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St....
Jason De Garza
Feb 23, 2015
Jason Todd de la Garza, age 41, of Island Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Allison de la Garza nee McNeil. Dear son of Jorge and Ann de la Garza, and son-in-law of Charlene (late John) McNeil. Dear brother of Theresa (Scott) Vonhoff. Dear uncle of Ripley and Angelica Vonhoff. Visitation Friday, February 27, 2015...
Marlene E Renzi
Feb 22, 2015
Marlene Ellen Renzi, age 61 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully February 22, 2015. Beloved mother of Joshua Cline and Megan Cline. Cherished grandmother of Julianna Miller. Dear sister of Patricia Berner, Richard (Danna) Renzi, Brenda (Roger) Wommack and Thomas (Denise) Renzi. Memorial gathering Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Brian''s Place - 25665 S Governors Hwy, Monee,...
Betty Van Houten
Feb 22, 2015
Betty N. Van Houten, nee Sikkema, age 88, of Munster, IN formerly of Jamestown, MI went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Van Houten. She is survived by three daughters, Luanne(Lou) Blossom, Jane(late Gerry) Bolkema, and Lyn(Jim) Davies. She is also survived by...
Clyde V Colgrove
Feb 22, 2015
Clyde V. Colgrove, age 82, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, IN and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Devoted father of Richard, Jon (Janet), Paul, and David (Dorothy) Colgrove, and Susan (Darold) Previs. Proud grandfather of 13: Jennifer, Jimi, Jake, Alex, Cara, John, Madison, Allegra, Maggie, Tim, Nathan, Josie and Landon; great-grandfather...
Darlene Joy Kraus
Feb 20, 2015
Darlene Joy Kraus, age 75 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully February 20, 2015. Beloved mother of Karen Joyce and the late Bernard Kraus. Cherished grandmother of Connor Joyce and Amber Meder. Darlene was preceded by her sister, Armlene Manno. Darlene was a retired real estate agent and also enjoyed working as a grocery store sample lady. She was a...
Ruth Markoff
Feb 20, 2015
Ruth Markoff, age 97, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully February 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Markoff Sr. Loving mother of Arlene (James) Metro, Theresa Markoff, Marge (Tony) Fuerst, Michael Markoff Sr., Anthony (Mary Elizabeth) Markoff and the late John Markoff Jr. Cherished grandmother of ten; and one great-granddaughter. Dear sister of Beulah Rito. Preceded by three...
Charles O Taylor
Feb 19, 2015
Charles O. Taylor, 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agnes M. Taylor. Loving father of Charles (Carol) Taylor, Janet (Robert) Sarek, Jeffrey Taylor and the late Lawrence Taylor. Cherished grandfather of Tracy Taylor, Tammie Sarek, Tiffany (Brian) Arnold, and Tara (Todd) Beilke, great-grandfather of nine, and great-great grandfather of one. Dear...
Violet M Jandeska
Feb 19, 2015
Violet M. Jandeska, nee Carbaugh, age 99, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William Jandeska, Sr. Dear mother of William (Jean) Jandeska, Jr., Robert (Kathryn) Jandeska, Gerry (Susan) Jandeska, and Gail Hausman. Proud grandmother of Sara Jandeska (Arvind Rajagopal), Adam (Ruth) Jandeska, Rachel Jandeska, Michelle (Nathan) Wysocki, and Rebecca Jandeska; great-grandmother...
Kenneth Earl Palmquist
Feb 18, 2015
Kenneth E. Palmquist, age 66, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Phyllis M. Palmquist, nee Madon. Devoted father of Michael (Jackie) Palmquist, Timothy (Mindy) Palmquist, and Jennifer (Dave) Neibert. Proud grandfather of 8: Madi, M.J., Tyler, Allie, Katie, Nick, Josh, and Matthew. Visitation Friday,...
Emma Jean Holloway
Feb 17, 2015
Emma Jean Holloway, 83, of Momence, IL, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2015. She was born on March 4, 1931, the daughter of Ralph and Henrietta (Attwood) Brooks. Jean retired from Baker and Taylor in the receiving department after 29 years of service. Jean was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the...
Lowell L Cockrum
Feb 17, 2015
Lowell L. Cockrum "Windy", age 90 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 17, 2015. Dear husband of the late Eva Mae Cockrum. Loving father of the late Marlea (Robert Gifford) Winn, Lemuel Cockrum, Wendy (Jeff) Stapleton, and the late Lowell (Malinda) Cockrum. Cherished grandfather of Robert (Patrisha White) Winn, Dena Cockrum, Veray Hubsch, James (Rita) Cockrum, Thomas...
Barbara Ann Kaszubski
Feb 14, 2015
Barbara Ann Kaszubski, nee Brownfield, age 79 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Frank Kaszubski. Loving mother of Scott (JoAnn) Kaszubski, Kathleen Haff and Gary Kaszubski. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Jeremy and Scott Jr.. Dear sister of Gene (Sue) Brownfield. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger,...
William J Vuletic
Feb 13, 2015
William J. "White Willy" Vuletic, age 82, late of Largo, FL formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Juliana Vuletic, nee Vukasovic. Devoted father of Scott Vuletic, and Julie (Jim) Vuletic VanPelt. Proud grandpa of Nadene Vuletic and Nicole (Matthew) Spencer. Loving great-grandpa of Harper Spencer. Dear brother of Tony (Barbra) Vuletic, the late...
