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Virginia Van Ingen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ann E Kolus

Ann E Kolus

Aug 6, 2015

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Anne B Romanek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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