Lillie Mae Akers
Sep 26, 2014
Lillie Mae Akers, 84, of Momence, passed away Friday (Sept. 26, 2014) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.She was born Dec. 11, 1929, in Savannah, Tenn., the daughter of Oscar Luther and Mary Hollingworth Ferrell. Her first husband, Harold Robbins, passed away in 1995. Her second husband, John Akers, passed away in 2007.Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, John (Kay) Robbins,...
Walter Neese Jr
Sep 25, 2014
Walter A. Neese Jr., age 84, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully September 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Judy Neese. Loving father of Suzanne (David) Farmer, Karen (Terry) Pittman, Timothy (Rebecca) Neese, Andrew (Robyn) Neese, Joann (Jason) Griffith and Lorene Neese. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of Virginia King. Visitation Monday September 29, 2014...
Sheldon "Babe" Gilbert
Sep 22, 2014
Sheldon "Babe" R. Gilbert, age 92, a lifelong resident of Harvey, IL passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. Beloved husband for 71 years of the late Carol Gilbert. Loving father of Judith Diehl and Sheldon D.(Isabel) Gilbert. Dear grandfather of Kimberly(Gary) Baker, John K.(Tifany) Diehl, Courtney Diehl and Lawrence Gilbert and great-grandfather of Tristan, Aidan, Brandon, Junior, Jordan and Toby....
John A Cosgrove Jr
Sep 21, 2014
John A. Cosgrove, Jr., age 50, of Whiting, IN, passed away Sunday, September 21 2014. John leaves his children Victor, Luke, and Eli; his mother, Donna Wands, and his stepfather, William Wands. He is also survived by his brother: Michael (Karen) Cosgrove; two sisters: Beth (Ray) Pifer and Dee (Ron) Schaaf; step-sisters: Laura Wands, Wendy (Larry) Ollearis and Kathe Kalmansohn....
Irene S Herlocker-Meyer
Sep 21, 2014
Irene S. Herlocker-Meyer, age 93, of Munster, IN passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Herlocker and the late Dr. John Meyer. Loving mother of Despina (Michael) Pelletier, Sarah (Kerry) Moore, Rebekah Howes, and Rachel (David) Warner. Proud grandmother of Sammy, Kaitlyn, Tommy, Cody, and Theresa. Preceded in death by her parents George A....
Carl Van Milligan
Sep 18, 2014
Carl N. Van Milligan, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Marilyn Van Milligan (nee Botma) and his first wife the late Dorothy Ann Van Milligan (nee Prince). Devoted father of Bob (Mary) Van Milligan, Barb (Rich) Wondaal, Jim Van Milligan, Debbie (Darin) Smit and Marilyn''s children: Dr. Allan (Sharon) Olthoff ,...
David Kelderhouse
Sep 18, 2014
David A. Kelderhouse, of Crete Township, IL, passed away peacefully September 18, 2014. Dear brother of Douglas Kelderhouse, Shirley Kelderhouse and Cindy Sorenson. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Helen Kelderhouse. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Funeral service Saturday September 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Skyline...
Edna Marie Alder
Sep 16, 2014
Edna Marie Alder née Mack, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on September 16, 2014. She was born to the late William and Edna (née Schmidt) Mack on November 15, 1942 in Steger, IL. She was the dear sister of Barbara (Frank) Opsahl, Leonard (Laurel Li) Mack, William (Penny) Mack and Robert (Helen) Mack. She was the cherished...
Terry L Blummer
Sep 14, 2014
Terry L. Blummer, age 72, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Karen Blummer, nee Hartog. Devoted father of Lori (Brian) Gouwens, Kris (Dale) Olthoff, and Shelley (Joe) DeYoung. Proud grandfather of nine; great grandfather of three. Dear brother of Donald (Roberta) Blummer. Visitation Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service...
Melvin G Miedema
Sep 10, 2014
Melvin G. Miedema, age 81, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Betty Miedema, nee Seaman. Loving father of Gary (Tami) and Greg (Sandy) Miedema. Devoted grandfather of Michelina, Lindsay, Jack and Nick. Dear brother of Bob (Carol) and Gene (Pat) Miedema. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...
Debra Lynn Nowicki
Sep 9, 2014
Debra Lynn Nowicki, nee Witte, age 60, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Beloved mother of Jason (Tiffany) Nowicki and Jorie (Michael) Ronschke. Proud and loving grandma of Tristan Nowicki, Aidan Ronschke, Raelyn Ronschke, and Gavin Nowicki. Dearest sister of Kim Humbarger and Randy (Linda) Witte. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-daughter of...
Michael A Halpin
Sep 9, 2014
Michael Halpin age 59, of South Chicago Heights, Il. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on September 9,2014. Very proud father of his son, Nick. Loving son of the late Jerry and late Betty Halpin. Cherished brother of Barry (Carolyn) Halpin, Cathy (Paul) Pfingston and Rose (Jerry) Capriotti. Beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews,...
Michael A Halpin
Sep 9, 2014
Michael Halpin age 59, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on September 9,2014. Very proud father of his son, Nick. Loving son of the late Jerry and late Betty Halpin. Cherished brother of Barry (Carolyn) Halpin, Cathy (Paul) Pfingston and Rose (Jerry) Capriotti. Beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews,...
James P Medendorp Sr
Sep 8, 2014
James P. Medendorp Sr., age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirl, nee Brink. Loving father of James P. (Debbie), David (Ellen), Timothy (Cheryl) and Joel (Karen) Medendorp. Devoted grandfather of seven. Dear brother of J.R. (Carolyn) and the late Morris (Ria) Medendorp. Visitation Thursday, September 11,...
Frank E Kuhn Jr
Sep 7, 2014
Frank E. Kuhn Jr age 25 of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on September 7, 2014. Loving son of Frank (Margaret) Kuhn Sr. and Raquel Ruiz. Dear brother of Xavier, Antonio, Justin and Nicholas. Beloved grandson of Diana (late Roberto) Ruiz, the late Thomas (late Cherie) Kuhn and Edward (Helen) Sanderson. Visitation will be held at Smits Funeral Home-Steger...
Andrew Deboer
Sep 6, 2014
Andrew DeBoer, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Alice, nee Zylstra. Devoted father of Arthur (Karla), Andrew M. (Celeste), Michael (Peggy), Pattie DeBoer, Karen (Rudy) Beezhold, Kathy (Dean) Natelborg, George (Beth), Scott (Patty) DeBoer, and Lisa (Paul) Schultz. Proud grandfather of 27; Great-grandfather of 25. Dear brother of Edward (late...
