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Virginia Van Ingen
Aug 12, 2015
Virginia Anna Van Ingen, nee Rynberk, age 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2015 with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late John Van Ingen. Devoted mother of Virginia (Ronald) Johansen, John (Diane) Van Ingen and the late Glenn Van Ingen. Proud grandmother of five; great-grandmother of ten. Visitation Friday, August 14, 2015 from 10:00 a.m....
Roland H Carlson
Aug 12, 2015
Roland H. Carlson, age 69, of Thornton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Janet Carlson, nee Builta. Loving father of Kim Carlson and Kyle Carlson. Dear brother of John (Carol) Carlson. Visitation Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home , 649 E. 162nd St.(Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland,...
Edward R Godfryd
Aug 11, 2015
Edward R. Godfryd, age 60, of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Dear brother of Ronald (Laura) Godfryd. Kind uncle of Lauren Godfryd. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Jeannette Godfryd. Visitation Friday, August 14, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E....
Thelma Orton
Aug 11, 2015
Thelma Orton age 97 of Steger, Il passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Dorcey Orton, Her Son Dale and her grandsons Clifford, Thomas and his wife Sherry Orton. Thelma is survived by her Grandchildren Kent Orton, Cheryl Carlisle, Yvonne Johnstone, and Darlene Micillef. She is also...
Elaine Marie Davis
Aug 10, 2015
Elaine Marie Davis, nee Welk, age 88, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Davis Sr. Loving mother of Leonard (Pat) Davis Jr. and the late Christine Oliaro. Dear sister of Virginia (late Leonard) Paul and Herbert (Maggie) Welk. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services private. Interment...
Kathryn Ann Pockrus
Aug 9, 2015
Kathryn Ann Pockrus, nee Gibson, age 50, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 9, 2015. Beloved wife of Mark Pockrus. Loving mother of Rachel (Fiancé Nick) Pockrus, Jack (fiancée Ashley) Pockrus and the late Ashley Pockrus. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Colton. Dear sister of Edward (Vicki) Gibson, Michelle (Gabe) Keller, Patricia (Scott) Murphy and Susan (Regina) Gibson. Loving...
Salina K Rodriguez
Aug 7, 2015
Salina K. Rodriguez, age 38, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully, August 7, 2015. Beloved mother of Arturo Ramos, Michael Ramos and Mitchell Mizanin. Loving Daughter of Starr (Robert) Wier and sister of Jeremiah (Kelly) Rodriguez, Nathan Thomas . Dear aunt of Nyla, Aiden and Emma. Visitation Friday, August 14, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger...
Isabel D Gilbert
Aug 6, 2015
Isabel D. Gilbert, nee Williams, age 69, of Oak Forest, IL passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Sheldon Gilbert. Loving mother of Lawrence. Dear sister of George Williams, Kay (Dale) Smith, and Margie Williams also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Kind aunt and cousin of many nieces and nephews and cousins. A visitation will...
Sharlene Joan Zbur
Aug 6, 2015
Sharlene J. Zbur Sauk Village, Ill. Sharlene Joan Zbur, age 76, of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away peacefully August 6, 2015. Dear sister of Joyce Zbur and Jody (John) Caballero. Dear aunt of Nicholas and Jessica Caballero. Visitation Wednesday Aug.12,2015 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Thursday Aug. 13,2015 directly...
Anne B Romanek
Aug 5, 2015
Anne B. Romanek, nee Krajewski, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Alex Romanek. Dear sister of Theresa (Late Edward) Fronczak and preceded in death by three brothers. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 10, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service...
Mary A Mckinstry
Aug 5, 2015
Mary A. McKinstry nee Rasmussen age 87 of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Clifford McKinstry Sr. Loving mother of Linda (David) McCall, Nancy (Rick) Costello, Clifford "Butch" (Peggy) McKinstry and Joyce Bollhorst. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ida (Elyvern) Schroeder and George Rasmussen....
Edward M Gyselinck
Jul 30, 2015
Edward M. Gyselinck, age 58, of South Holland, IL passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Loving father of Erin (Anthony) Vallos, Eric (Sheilah Martinez) Gyselinck, Evelyn (John) Wathen, and Emily Smolin. Dear grandfather of Jordan and Aiden. Brother of William Gyselinck and Donna Stoll. Visitation, Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 1:00-5:00 P.M. with a funeral service at 4:30 P.M. at...
Helen Marie Hospodar
Jul 27, 2015
Helen Marie Hospodar, nee Hamill, age 82, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Hospodar. Loving mother of Karen Ely, Lynne Thomsen, Ralph Hospodar, Keith (Marianne) Hospodar and Roy (Marsha) Hospodar. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dear sister of Barbara Platt, Eleanor Pollitt, Juanita Branham, the late...
Paul L Elza
Jul 26, 2015
Paul L. Elza, age 71, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully July 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Survived by his son: Richard (Kelly) Elza; daughters: Pat, Dorothy, and Rose; His girlfriend Kathy Gregg; former wife Amy Veldkamp. Brothers: Bill, Robert, and the late Keith Elza; sisters: Ann Simmons and Faye Stonebreaker; Many grandchildren, numerous nieces...
Barbara E Bava
Jul 25, 2015
Barbara E. Bava, nee Bober, Age 70, late of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frank Bava Sr. Devoted mother of Frank (Katy) Bava Jr., Nicole Bava, Joanne (Jimmy) Thompson, Edna Weston, and the late Francis Weston. Proud grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 13. Visitation Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 9:00 until...
Valerie C Foster
Jul 24, 2015
Devoted mother of Michael Foster. Loving grandmother of one. Former wife of Robert Foster. Dear sister of Martin (Guity) Balow. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Rosella Barlow.
Harry J Smith Jr
Jul 23, 2015
Harry J. Smith Jr., age 85, of Steger, IL, passed away July 23, 2015. Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley nee Anderson. He is survived by several nieces and nephews including Janet Fiorenzo, Cindy Houchins and Marge Smolinski. Memorial visitation for Harry will be held today Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until the time...
Gustavo Garcia
Jul 20, 2015
A much loved family figure, Gustavo "Gus" Garcia, age 101, of Byhalia, MS, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary nee James. Loving father of Clarence "Junior" (Linda), Robert (Anita), Roy (Keven), Bruce (Angie), Loving DIL Linda (Gene), Best friend to "Pops", Grandfather of 13, Great-Grandfather of 26, Great-Great-Grandfather of 4....
Dorothy E Lester
Jul 19, 2015
Dorothy Lester, age 94, of Hazel Crest, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Lester. Loving mother of the late Bud Lester. Cherished grandmother of Carol (Bob) Garcia and Brian (Jennifer) Lester and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by Anne, Ella, Ruth, and Eric. Interment - Private. For further info, please contact 708-333-7000 or...
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