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Bruce A Oldenburg
Feb 12, 2015
Bruce Allen Oldenburg, age 53 of Steger, IL, passed away February 12, 2015. Loving son of Jean (late Donald Sr) Oldenburg. Dear brother of Donald Jr (Elizabeth) Oldenburg, Thomas (Roxanne) Oldenburg and Timothy (Linda) Oldenburg. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475.
Elenora G Litherland
Feb 12, 2015
Elenora G. Litherland, age 86, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 12, 2015. Dear sister of Donna Litherland, Barry (Shirley) Litherland and Merry (Martin) Venn. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, February 16, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service 1:00 P.M. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd....
Anna Mae Ebbens
Feb 10, 2015
Anna Mae Ebbens, nee Heerema, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ebbens. Loving mother of Gary (Sue) Ebbens, Celeste (Andy) DeBoer and Scott (Denise) Ebbens. Loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 21. Dear Sister of the late Egbert (Late Geraldine) Heerema, late Jack (Late Jean) Heerema, late...
Charles L Jacobsma
Feb 10, 2015
Charles L. Jacobsma, age 57, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Jo Jacobsma, nee Sobek. Loving father of Julie (Kevin) Christopher, Charles D. Jacobsma, and Neal Jacobsma. Dear grandfather of Abigail and Haylee. Loving brother of Jackie (Brian) Pekny, Sandi (Joe) Monzin, and Pam Reinsimar. Chuck was preceded in death...
Bernard L Skinner
Feb 9, 2015
Bernard L Skinner, age 77 of Crete, Illinois formerly of Monee, Illinois passed away peacefully February 9, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Janet Skinner and the late Jacqueline Skinner. Loving father of Cathy (Ronald) Coursey, Karen (Michael) Hinderlider and Christine (William Jr) Wiater. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 11:00...
Robert R Defrancesco
Feb 8, 2015
Robert DeFrancesco, age 74 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Donna DeFrancesco nee Ondrejka. Loving father of Deno DeFrancesco, Christine DeFrancesco and the late David R DeFrancesco. Cherished grandfather of Brittnie Inorio, Jeffery Inorio and Aimee Kokas. Great grandfather of Lillianna Zutten, Christian Casselo. Dear brother of Richard (Joyce) DeFrancesco and the late Delores...
Frank Richard Hoese
Feb 8, 2015
Frank Richard Hoese, age 74 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Hoese. Loving father of James (Jodi) Hoese. Cherished grandfather of Jackson James, Marigrace Kathleen and Conner Fredrick Hoese. Dear brother of Robert (Judy), John (Karen), Sandy (late Robert) Frigo, Thomas (Jill) and the late James Hoese. Memorial visitation Saturday, February...
Daniel J Mulvihill
Feb 6, 2015
Daniel Joseph Mulvihill, 78, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence February 6, 2015, after a wonderful life. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Imlay City, Michigan, on January 10, 1937, he was the son of Joseph and Ella (Kingstrom) Mulvihill. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan, and enlisted in...
George S Sarros
Feb 5, 2015
George S. Sarros, age 87, of Schererville, IN, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 after a wonderful life. He loved and was much loved by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marlene C. Sarros, nee Arens; seven devoted children, all Purdue graduates, Linda Sarros, Barbara (Ray) Adams, Polly (Frank) Malloy, Steven...
Michael J Jonkman
Feb 4, 2015
Michael J. Jonkman, age 62, of Thornton, IL passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverly Jonkman, nee Huntley. Loving father of Marcia (Rocky) Chimino and Gayle (Robert) Carlson. Proud grandfather of Timothy, Thomas and Erik. Dearest brother of Rae Ann (late James) DeYoung and Patricia (Joseph) Kocoj. Visitation Friday, February 6, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m....
Michael J Dalenberg
Feb 4, 2015
Michael J. Jonkman, age 62, of Thornton, IL passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverly Jonkman, nee Huntley. Loving father of Marcia (Rocky) Chimino and Gayle (Robert) Carlson. Proud grandfather of Timothy, Thomas and Erik. Dearest brother of Rae Ann (late ) DeYoung and Patricia (Joseph) Kocoj. Visitation Friday, February 6, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m....
Virginia C Dalenberg
Feb 3, 2015
Virginia C. Dalenberg, nee Bruin, age 91, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Judd Dalenberg. Loving mother of Jack (Judy) Dalenberg and the late Robert Dalenberg. Proud grandmother of five; great grandmother of 11. Dearest sister of Betty (Rev. Mel) DeVries and the late William (Ellene) Bruin. Visitation Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:30 a.m....
Dorothy A Persch
Feb 3, 2015
Dorothy Anne (Van Drunen) Persch of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at the age of 73. She was the loving wife of 47 years to Frederick Lee Persch Sr. Dorothy was born on January 6, 1942 to Robert and Anna Van Drunen from South Holland, IL. Dorothy is survived by her...
Dorothy A Persch
Feb 3, 2015
Dorothy Anne (Van Drunen) Persch of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 73. She was the loving wife of 47 years to Frederick Lee Persch Sr. Dorothy was born on January 6, 1942 to Robert and Anna Van Drunen from South Holland, IL. Dorothy is survived by her...
Veryl J Bernardy
Feb 1, 2015
Veryl J. Bernardy, age 66, late of Dyer, IN, suddenly, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Deborah S. Bernardy, nee Chance. Loving father of Michael (Tammy) Bernardy and Jeff Bernardy. Proud grandpa of Samantha, Hannah, and the late Zachary. Dear brother of Sharon (Ron) Mauro and the late Jerry (Eileen) Bernardy. Fond uncle of many nieces and...
Winifred Flikkema
Jan 31, 2015
Winifred Flikkema, nee DeVries, age 85, of Munster, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Garret Flikkema. Dearest mother of Richard (Marcia) Flikkema, Denise (George) DeJong, Patricia (William) DeJong and James Flikkema. Loving grandmother of Tammy (Dan) McHugh, Tricia (Mike) Brummel, Heidi (Joe) Kleyn, the late Kyle...
Elizabeth Ann Dallesandro
Jan 30, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Dallesandro nee Kambic, age 93, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John P. Dallesandro. Loving mother of JoAnn (Joe) Rossi, Ann Marie (Dave) Sylvester and Stella Jean (Bill) Eaton. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Tyson) Mitchell, Leslie (Joe) Ercus, Laura Rossi, David J. Sylvester, Billy (Kathryn) Eaton and Elizabeth (Bas)...
Kenneth V Embry
Jan 25, 2015
Kenneth V. Embry, age 71, of Beecher, IL passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. James Medical Center in Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Shirley Embry, nee Plucienik. Loving father of Shawn(Chris) Embry of Park Forest, IL, Kevin(Amy) Embry of Bradley, IL and Scott Embry of Beecher, IL.. Cherished grandfather of Meridith, Kimberly, Kassidy, and Anthony. Dear...
Carole S Yates
Jan 24, 2015
Carole S. Yates, nee Cable, age 75, of Harrisburg, IL passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Merrillville, IN. Beloved wife of Bill E. Yates. Loving mother of William Brett Yates. Aunt of Richard (Elaine) Pankey. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Harrisburg, IL.
Balbina "Dena" Betancourt
Jan 21, 2015
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend Balbina "Dena" Betancourt-Martinez, passed away January 21, 2015. She is survived by husband Basilio; daughter Yvette; sons Steve (Amanda), Michael, Jon (Sue); grandchildren Aisha, Andrea, Esai, Alexcia, Marc, Amaryllis, Ayrton; great-granddaughters BreAna and Alexciana; brother Esteban; daughter-in-law Pam; four-legged daughter Coquis. She is preceded in death by father Domingo; mother Elvira; siblings Gloria...
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