Gerald S Slize
Apr 24, 2015
Gerald S. Slize, age 81, of Dolton, IL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverly Slize, nee Plankis. Dear father of Michael (Monica) Slize, Julie (Eric) Thompson, and James Slize. Proud grandfather of 7. Visitation Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Prayer service Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 9:15 A.M. from Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral...
Sandra J Todd
Apr 23, 2015
Sandra J. "Sandy" Todd, nee Love, age 52, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, April 23, 2015. Beloved wife of James L. "Jamie" Todd. Devoted and loving mother of Erin and Ashley Todd. Dear daughter of Gary (Jeanette) Love and the late Patricia Fiaoni. Dearest sister of Gary (Theresa), Chris (Annie), and Scott (Maria) Love; Step-sister...
Denise L Doodeman
Apr 20, 2015
Denise L. Doodeman, nee Gouwens, passed away, suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2015. Loving mother of Ryan, Kelly, Sean, and Katie. Dear sister of Debbie Allen, Carol(Bob) Hoitsma, and Mark Gouwens. Preceded in death by her parents Harold "Speck" and Joan Gouwens. Memorial Visitation, Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd(Rt.6/159th St.)...
Vernelle Miedema
Apr 19, 2015
Vernelle Miedema, 94, of St. Anne, IL, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born January 17, 1921 in Lansing, Illinois, the daughter of John and Christine (Blankestyn) Tallman. Vernelle married Lewis Miedema on April 8, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 25, 1983. Surviving are her daughter Bonnie (Walter) Aebi,...
Eldene J Dykstra
Apr 17, 2015
Eldene J. Dykstra, nee Smith, age 82, of Orland Park, IL, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Beloved wife of Cornelius Dykstra. Loving mother of Roger (Ellen), Kenneth (Laurel), and Norman (Donna) Dykstra. Proud grandmother of Joel, Kate (Kyle) Bleyenburg, Keith, Grant, Tim (Amy), Amy (Josh) Stebnitz, Lisa (Nathan) Gonzalez; Great-grandmother of 7. Dearest sister of Larry (Clare) Smith and...
Julie M Janusek
Apr 16, 2015
Julie M. Janusek, age 55 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully April 16, 2015. Beloved wife of Darryl Janusek. Loving mother of Daniel (Randi) Janusek and Jeffrey Janusek. Cherished grandmother of Autumn Purcell and Ty Janusek. Dear sister of Lynnette Driscoll, Robert (Sue) Calegan, Kevin (Nancy) Calegan and Jeffery (Maureen) Calegan.Loving daughter of Everett Calegan and the late Joan Zupan....
James Allen Ashmore
Apr 14, 2015
James Allen Ashmore, age 73, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Beloved Husband of Judy Ashmore, nee Bodie. Loving father of James M. (Vickie) Ashmore and Jill (Shawn) Giggey. Cherished grandfather of Natalia, Nikola, James G., Hannah, Ethan, and Shawn, Jr. Dear brother of the late Grace (Willard) Montgomery and brother-in-law of Martin (Marian) Bodie and...
Margaret Ashmore
Apr 13, 2015
Margaret E. Ashmore, nee Mulder, age 94, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James Wesley Ashmore. Loving mother of James (Judy) Ashmore and the late Grace (Willard) Montgomery. Devoted grandmother of James M. (Vickie) Ashmore, Robert M. (Johanna) Montgomery, Jill (Shawn) Giggey, Jon (April) Montgomery, Amanda (James) Heister and many great-grandchildren....
Eleanor D Meyer
Apr 11, 2015
Eleanor D. Meyer, age 88, of Schererville, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Henry W. Meyer. Loving mother of Cindy (Garry) Ruvoli, Patty (Lou) Szarneczky, and Pam Meyer. Cherished Mega of Christina (Peter) Brands, Katie (Adam) Taylor, Garry Ruvoli, and Frank Ruvoli. Dear sister of the late Eugene...
Robert W Stearns Sr
Apr 10, 2015
Robert W. Stearns Sr., age 69, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara Stearns, nee Mouritsen. Devoted father of Robert (Alice) Stearns Jr., Jack (Tanya) Stearns, and Brian (fiancee Tara) Stearns. Proud grandfather of 10; Great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of the late John (late Roberta) Stearns. Preceded in death by his parents...
Verna H Niemann
Apr 10, 2015
Verna H. Niemann, age 95, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles T. Gray and Arthur F. Niemann. Dearest daughter of the late Alwil and Minnie Selk-Rab. Dear sister of the late Norman F. "Pete"(late Esther nee Stogentine) Rab. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Verna retired in...
Carol J Hansen
Apr 10, 2015
Carol J. Hansen nee Schmidt, 84 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully April 10, 2015. Services to be held privately.
Jill Diane Prystalski
Apr 8, 2015
Jill Diane Prystalski, age 51, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Beloved daughter of Leonard and and Carole Prystalski. Dearest sister of Karen (John) Brennan, Sharon Prystalski, Alice (John) Arena, Carolyn (Ben) Bautista, Larry (Carrie) Prystalski, Christopher Prystalski, Phyllis (Stu) Lubor, Mary Lou (Gary) Quaranta, Janice Prystalski and Jennifer (Dominic) D''Ambrosio. Proud aunt of many nieces and...
Beverly Conway
Apr 8, 2015
The Rev. Beverly L. Conway of Blue Island was called home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2015. Survived by daughter Lucille (Stephen) Dunson and grandson Andrew Brown. Preceded in death by husband Henry Conway and parents Lucille and Jesse Brown. She also leaves behind her church family and loving friends to whom she was extremely grateful these...
Bette Jo Schichner
Apr 7, 2015
Bette Jo Schichner, nee Pistello, age 68, of Glenwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William J. Schichner. Devoted mother of Renee (Michael) Weis and Todd (Angela) Schichner. Devoted grandmother of Jason and Alyssa. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph C. and Bette J. Pistello. Visitation Monday, April 13, 2015 from 3:00 -...
Raymond J Deabel
Apr 6, 2015
Raymond J. Deabel, age 70, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully April 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Eveline Deabel nee Matthies. Loving father of Lara Aprati, Sandra (Barry) Purnell, Joshua (Lisa) Deabel, Nathan (Tami) Deabel, Adam Deabel, and Linda (Jerry) Ringl. Cherished grandfather of Tess, Skylar, Annalee, Cooper, Noah, Kendelle, Sophia and great grandfather of Maddox. Dear brother of...
Gail C Eylander
Apr 5, 2015
Gail C. Eylander, nee Gowens, age 76, of South Holland, IL passed away on Sunday, April 5,2015. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Eylander. Loving mother of Katherine (David) Bundy. Cherished grandmother of Emma and Evan Bundy. Dear sister of Faye Gowens, the late Meryl (late Rev. Carl) Van Farowe and the late Dean (late Lucille) Gowens. She is also...
Patricia A Boender
Apr 5, 2015
Patricia A. Boender, nee Brannigan, age 62, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2015. Beloved wife of Gary Boender. Devoted mother of Robert Boender, Michael Boender, and Jennifer (Robert) Vander Meer. Proud grandmother of Austin. Dear sister of Nancy (Michael) Gutzeit, John "Jack" (Dede) Brannigan, and the late William (Kathy) Brannigan. Kind aunt of many nieces and...
Maldon Coakley
Apr 5, 2015
Maldon "Mal" Coakley, age 68, of Momence formerly of Harvey, IL passed away peacefully April 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Roseann Coakley nee Brescia. Loving father of Jeffrey (Jody Rosenberg), Gina Marie (Jim) Boersma, Lisa Ann (Robert) Vogel, Victoria Ann Coakley, Angelika Rose Coakley, Jonathon Paul Coakley and loving foster father to many. Cherished grandfather of seventeen; great-grandfather of three....
Ricky D Heldt
Apr 5, 2015
Ricky D Heldt, age 52, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully April 5, 2015. Beloved husband of 32 years to Dawn Heldt nee Davis. Loving father of Ricky (Katie) Heldt and Christina (Mike) Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Alana Rodriguez, bailey Wilson and Nolan Heldt. Dear brother of Tracy (Mark) Warren, Kevin, Todd and the late Joey Heldt. Dear son...
