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Ruth L Marcinkowski
Oct 15, 2014
Ruth L. Marcinkowski nee Gibasiewicz, age 94. Born in Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2014 in Danforth, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Marcinkowski. Loving mother of Gail (Joseph) Spytek and Susan (Rodney) Williams. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Spytek and Rebecca (Eric) Ferrebee. Ruth was preceded in death by four siblings; Marie...
Lydia Engelman
Oct 15, 2014
Lydia Engelman, nee Rigoni, age 73, of Dolton, IL passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth G. Engelman. Loving sister of Antonio, Valentino, late Mary, Oreste, late Reno, Dino, and John. Dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of many. Preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Rigoni. Visitation will be...
George Francis Lannon
Oct 10, 2014
George F. Lannon died peacefully in his home in South Holland, IL on Friday, October 10, 2014, barely seven months after the death of his wife of 61 years, Marie. He is survived by his daughters, Linnea Lannon (Richard Rattner), Beverly Lannon (Kent Murray, deceased) and Kimberly Vinson, and his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Owen Rattner and Mireille Murray. His son,...
Raymond A Scampini Jr
Oct 9, 2014
Raymond A. Scampini Jr. age 50 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Kimberly Scampini nee Roe. Loving father of Ashley (Jacob) Grabs, Tiffany (Joshua) Scampini, Antonio Scampini, Nicholas Scampini, Alexis Scampini, step-son; Charles Ascencio. Cherished grandfather of Trenton and Jackson Grabs, Roman Scampini and Talia Spearson. Loving brother of Ronald (Julie)...
Lyle K Norris
Oct 9, 2014
Lyle K. Norris, age 97, of Munster, IN formerly of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen F. Norris, nee Gibson. Devoted father of Rodger (Sherry) Norris, Gordon (Laurie) Norris and Cyndy (Ken) Linhart. Proud grandfather of Renee (John) Paseka, Ryan (Sarah) Norris, Rebecca (Randy) Hoyle, Marnie (Jay) Feder, Dionah Austen,...
Patricia A Conroy
Oct 8, 2014
Patricia A. Conroy, nee Scianna, age 73, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beloved wife of William J. Conroy. Devoted mother of William J. (Barbara) Conroy Jr., Timothy (Julie) Conroy, James (Fran) Conroy, Diane (Timothy) Schweinhagen, and Catherine Conroy. Proud grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of one. Dearest sister of Andrew (late...
C Jay Rietveld
Oct 8, 2014
C. Jay Rietveld, age 75, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Sherry Rietveld, nee Dunker. Dear brother of Phil (Audrey)Rietveld and Bob (Joyce) Rietveld and brother-in-law of June (Don) Jabaay. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and Nellie Rietveld. Visitation Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 2:00...
Maria Pacelli
Oct 6, 2014
Maria Pacelli nee Nacca, 84, of Steger IL, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2014. Loving Mother of Peter Pacelli, Michael (Betsy) Pacelli and John Pacelli. Dear Grandmother to three granddaughters. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincenzo Pacelli. Visitation Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel - 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL....
Carol H Dworak
Oct 4, 2014
Carol H. Dworak nee Gongol, age 76 of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully, October 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Clarence Dworak. Loving mother of John (Dawn) Dworak, Diane (Dale) VanDeursen and Frank (Kristin) Dworak. Cherished grandmother of Sarah Dworak, Chase VanDeursen and Jay Dworak. Dear sister of Kenneth (Ann) Gongol, the late Don Gongol and the late Richard Gongol....
Alexander Romanek
Oct 2, 2014
Alex Romanek, age 96, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Anne Romanek, nee Toblski. Dear brother of the late Helen, the late Irene, Fred, and the late Walter. Loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, October 6, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m...
Helen N Flanagan
Oct 2, 2014
Helen N. Flanagan, nee Hurley, age 93, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Esposito and the late Frank J. Flanagan. Loving mother of Dianne Flanagan and Daniel (Keith) Flanagan. Proud grandma (August and Zane Flanagan) and great-grandma of one (Max Flanagan). Dear sister of the late...
John J Begesha Sr
Oct 1, 2014
John Begesha age 83 of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully on October 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Edna L. Begesha nee Smith. Loving father of Wanda (late Tim) Reynolds, Rhonda (Robert) Anco, Robin Begesha, and John (Deirdra) Begesha Jr. Cherished grandfather of of five grandchildren. Dear brother of Theresa DiFiori. John was preceded in death by...
William E Krass
Sep 29, 2014
William E. Krass, age 92 of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully, September 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Glenda Faye Krass. Loving Father of Carol Sue (Steven) Dorrell and Scott (Francisca) Krass. Dear brother of Dorothy Peters. Preceded in death by siblings George (Catherine) Krass, Anna Brown, Chris (Pauline) Krass, Jacob Krass Jr, and Peter Miller. Visitation Thursday October 2, 2014...
Ralph W Troller
Sep 29, 2014
Ralph W. Troller, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Henrietta Troller, nee Witvliet. Devoted father of Patricia Troller(Special friend Judy Baum) and Shari (Jeffrey) Krajewski. Proud "papa" of Gina and Holly Krajewski. Dear brother of Jeanie (Raymond) Pecor, late George (Marian) Troller, late Thomas (June) Troller and the late Marie Reid. Special...
Craig Allen Golke
Sep 28, 2014
Craig Allen Golke, age 59, of Dolton, IL, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014. Beloved son of Carol and the late Ed Golke. Loving father of Eric (Kelly) Golke and Danny (Melissa) Golke. Dear Grandfather of Jayne, Bernard, and Ayden. Devoted brother of Doug Golke. Visitation Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649...
Joann Cipkar
Sep 28, 2014
Joann Cipkar age 86 of Steger,Il. passed away peacefully on Sept. 28,2014. Joann was preceded in death by her husband Paul Cipkar. She is survived by her son Dennis (Cheryl) Cipkar and a Daughter Carol (Gary) Hamilton. She is also survived by 4 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Visitation for Joann will be held at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial...
Christine Marie Oliaro
Sep 28, 2014
Christine M. Oliaro nee Davis, age 63, of Dolton, IL passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014. Beloved daughter of Elaine and the late Leonard Davis Sr. Dearest sister of Leonard (Pat) Davis Jr. Also survived by many loving cousins, relatives and friends. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions in memory of Christine M. Oliaro, in honor of Kylee Andrasco,...
Sophie Zeman
Sep 28, 2014
Sophie Zeman nee Jasinski, age 94 of Monee, IL, passed away peacefully, September 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Milo Zeman. Loving mother of Gerald (Linda) Zeman and Joan (Francis) Carra. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and fifteen Great grandchildren. Sophie was preceded in death by eight siblings. Visitation Wednesday October 1, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at...
Gladys June Deyoung
Sep 27, 2014
Gladys June DeYoung, nee Oosting, age 93, of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Arnold N. DeYoung. Loving mother of Dr. Robert(Sheila) DeYoung, Carol(late Clifford) DeMick, and Linda(Tom) McGehee. Dear Grandmother of seven granddaughters and twelve great-grandchildren. Devoted sister of the late Fern(Howard) Anker. Visitation Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 P.M....
Marilyn J Klopp
Sep 27, 2014
Marilyn J Klopp nee Miller age 86 of Crete, IL. passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Walter Klopp Jr. Loving mother of Christina Reid, Walter (Mary) Klopp and the late Sandra Klopp. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Joanne Sandbrooks. Visitation at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago...
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