Shirley M Kooyenga
Apr 4, 2015
Shirley M. Kooyenga, nee Zylstra, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kooyenga. Devoted mother of Keith (Donna) Kooyenga and Nancy (Elbert) Baker. Proud grandmother of 5; Great-grandmother of 11. Preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Mildred Zylstra. Visitation Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m....
John D Bulthuis
Apr 3, 2015
John D. Bulthuis, age 51, of South Holland, IL, passed away April 3,2015 surrounded by his family. John is survived by 3 loving Daughters: Kristina (David) Steele, Kathryn (Justin) Woods and Karolyn (David) Capodagli. He is also survived by his adoring Grandchildren: Liliana Cassello, Savanah, Sean, & Sierra Steele. He also is survived by his 3 Brothers: Douglas, James (Luann)...
Genevieve Decker
Apr 3, 2015
Genevieve "Jenny" Decker, nee Nawojski, age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side and into the arms of God, Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born September 4, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Veronica Nawojski. Genevieve grew up in South Deering, and was a long time resident of South Holland, also living in Warrenville, IL,...
Frank Ochoa Sr
Apr 2, 2015
Frank Ochoa Sr., age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. Frank was born on June 4,1928 in McCook, NB. Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife Julia and he is survived by his loving children, Frank Ochoa Jr., Mario Ochoa, Debbie (Rick) Chandler and Augustine Ochoa. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren:...
Spring Delite Haarman
Apr 2, 2015
Spring Delite Haarman, age 63 of Urbana, Illinois, passed away peacefully April 2, 2015. Beloved mother of Mary Vasquez and Toni VonLinsoweShepard. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Brittany, Catherine, Dakota, Cheyenne and Tru. Dear sister of Antoinette (Gary) Shelton. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Monday, April 6, 2015 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Smits, Steger Memorial...
Anna Zandstra
Apr 1, 2015
Anna Zandstra, nee Holleman, age 91, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Zandstra Sr. Devoted mother of Joyce (Jack) Lenting, Darlene (John) Boersma, and John Zandstra Jr. Proud grandmother of 10; Great-grandmother of 31. Dearest sister of Bertha (late Nelson) VanMilligan, Gertrude (late Laurence) Scheerenga, Ed Holleman, John (Chris) Holleman,...
Russell J O'Hara Sr
Mar 31, 2015
Russell J. O''Hara Sr, age 40, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Nichole Hurst. Loving father of Cassandra, William, Alexandria and Russell Jr. Devoted son of Marilyn and Gary Brooks. Cherished brother of Crystal Schwahn and dear uncle of Makayla Honeycutt and Nathan Brooks. Visitation Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 3:00 to...
Bradley C Susan
Mar 31, 2015
Bradley C. Susan, age 59, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Loving brother of William F. Susan, Brenda Susan-Kwiatkowski, Steven Bradley and the late Dale R. Susan. Cherished uncle of Brooke L. Susan and nephew of many dear aunts and uncles. Bradley was beloved by many dear friends that he loved as family. Visitation...
Gladys Marie Curatolo
Mar 30, 2015
Gladys M. Curatolo, nee Guzzo, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Curatolo. Devoted mother of Stephen (Pamela) Curatolo, David (late Mary K.) Curatolo, and Thomas (Dawn) Curatolo. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Karen, Michelle, Mark, and Lauren; Great-grandmother of Autumn, Alyssa, Nicholas, Gabriella, and Joseph. Dearest sister...
Don A Voss
Mar 28, 2015
Don A. Voss, age 71, of Thornton, IL, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. Loving father of Tracy Voss and David (Stephanie) Voss. Cherished grandpa of Vivian and Aria Voss. Dear brother of Cornelius (Adelia) Voss Jr. and the late Harold Voss. Private services entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL.
Gracemary E Cernyar
Mar 27, 2015
Gracemary Cernyar, nee Devereux, age 90 of Crete, Illinois passed away peacefully March 27, 2015. Beloved wife of Michael Paul Cernyar. Loving mother of MaryAnn Cernyar, Suzann (Gary) Kregel, Michael Cernyar, Patrick (Olga) Cernyar and Nina (Robert) Guzzo. Cherished grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of eighteen. Dear sister of the late Nina Rizzo. Visitation Monday, March 30, 2015 from 3:00...
Horst Becker
Mar 26, 2015
Horst Becker, age 85, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully March 26, 2015. Horst was born in Germany and grew up in Wuppertal. He came to Canada in 1952 and then to the United States in 1956. Beloved Husband of the late Addie Becker. Loving father of Beatrice Klain, Norman (Marilyn) Becker, Carolyn (Ted) Kokas and the late...
Charles Pokorny
Mar 26, 2015
Charles Pokorny, age 88, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Pokorny nee McKibben. Loving father of Joy (Craig) Sutor. Cherished grandfather of Kimberly Sutor and Mark (Jessica) Sutor and devoted great-grandfather of Lillian Faith Sutor. Charles was also preceded by his son, John Pokorny. Visitation Sunday, March 29, 2015 from...
Jennie Rose Kingma
Mar 24, 2015
Jennie Rose Kingma, nee Voss, age 79, of Crete, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Fred Kingma. Loving mother of Dale Kingma, Don Kingma, and Dawn (late Jon) Muller. Dear grandmother of Alyssa, Jenna, and Lindsey. Devoted sister of Leona (Warren) Meter, Joanne (late Bernard) Van Drunen, Herman "Bud" (Late Shirley) Voss, and Al...
Harry Litherland
Mar 24, 2015
Major Harry Litherland, age 83, a Manitowoc, Wisconsin resident was Promoted to Glory on March 24, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Harry was born on March 13, 1932 in Momence, IL, son of the late LeRoy and Hazel (Wheeler) Litherland. He was home schooled through his high school graduation. On June 22, 1957 he married the former...
Lester W Abel Jr
Mar 23, 2015
Lester W. Abel Jr., age 79, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Abel, nee Hernandez. Devoted father of Mary Jo Abel, Carol L. Abel, Richard A. (Debra) Abel, Barbara Ann (Dale) Pauly, Edward W. (Janice) Abel, Julie (Matthew Piotrowski) Abel. Proud grandfather of eight; Great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of...
Richard Rutnicki
Mar 21, 2015
Richard Rutnicki, age 65, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Hermina Rutnicki, nee Plate. Loving father of Tonya (Juan) Gomez and Brian Baum. Devoted grandfather of Krystyna, Alexzander, and Austin and great-grandfather of Elexia. Dear brother of Steven Rutnicki, Barbara (Daniel) Meyers, Theresa (Dave) Busz, Edward (Carol) Rutnicki, Ted (Marissa) Rutnicki and...
Jean C Massei
Mar 21, 2015
Jean C. Massei, nee Zimmerman, age 83, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Leroy "Bum" Massei. Devoted mother of Laura (Thomas) Abramowicz, William Massei, John (Kristine) Massei, and Edward (Katherine) Massei. Proud grandmother of Katie, Kelly, Andrea, Morgan, and Michael. Dear sister-in-law of Lana Bender and Wayne...
Maria Serrato
Mar 20, 2015
Maria Serrato, age 69, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, March 20, 2015. Beloved wife of Federico Serrato. Loving mother of Estella, Mario, Hope, Bonnie, Fred and Jennifer. Dear grandmother of many grandchildren. Visitation Monday, March 23, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass...
Edward M Christo
Mar 17, 2015
Edward M. "Eddie" Christo, age 79, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Beloved husband and best friend for 58 years of Alba Christo nee Granno. Loving father of Raymond (Diane) Christo, Robert (Deborah) Christo and Rodney Christo. Dear grandfather of Erica, Bethany, Matthew, Nicholas and Gabrielle and uncle to many nephews and nieces....
