Pasquale J Simone
Apr 30, 2015
Pasquale J. Simone, age 92 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully April 30, 2015. Loving father of Joseph Simone, Anthony (Maria) Simone, Michael (Sheryl) Simone, Thomas (Katherine) Simone and Sharon (Robert Showalter) Simone. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of Violet Cianelli. Pasquale was preceded by his beloved wife, Marie Simone nee Frantzen, son...
Lorraine Pelock
Apr 28, 2015
Lorraine Ruth Pelock, nee Shambo, born September 15, 1917 in Steger, Illinois and passed away April 28, 2015. Lorraine was the oldest of 5 children, Arthur (Bud), Gerald, Bonnie & Barbara. Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Elmer Pelock, & one Great-grandchild, Alexander Nair. Lorraine is survived by her adoring daughters, Patricia (Joseph) Popp...
Dona Elizabeth Ruggeri
Apr 27, 2015
Dona Ruggeri nee Law, age 85, of Homewood, IL passed away peacefully April 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Larry J. Ruggeri. Loving sister-in-law of Connie (Robert "Bob") Bove and Alice (Frank) Amador. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dona was a longtime employee of Standard Oil Company in Hammond and Chicago. Visitation, Thursday, April 30, 2015 from...
Goldie Garmany
Apr 27, 2015
Goldie Garmany, nee Couwenhoven, age 100, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. Loving mother of Marcella (Doyle) Bottom and Ken (Lois) Schepel. Devoted grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Loretta Zandstra. Preceded in death by two husbands: Gerrit Schepel and Charles Garmany and siblings: Henrietta Ippel, Rich Couwenhoven, Dorothy Swart, and Eleanor Piunti. Visitation Thursday, April...
Lois Elaine Devries
Apr 25, 2015
Lois Elaine DeVries, nee VanderWeide, age 78 of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully April 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Donald DeVries. Loving mother of Jerry (Judy) DeVries, Alan DeVries, Mark (Rhonda) DeVries and Lynda (Ron) Kuperus. Cherished grandmother of twelve grandchildren. Dear sister of Eunice (Pete) Boer, Donna (Ted) Hoekstra, Lorraine (Rich) Schroeder, Joyce (Art) Haak and the...
David S Piattoni
Apr 24, 2015
David S. Piattoni, age 85, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully April 24, 2015. Loving brother of Donald (Irma) Piattoni and the late Silvio Piattoni. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Mary Piattoni. David was a Korean War Army veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division. Visitation Tuesday, April...
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...
