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....
Audrey Imogene Kunza
Mar 15, 2015
Audrey Imogene Kunza, nee Chambers, age 83, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Pam (Wally) Serabian and Patti (late Leslie) Lohse. Dear grandmother of Christie (Kat) Call-Langworthy and Rob Riggleman. Dear sister of the late Norman DiGiulio and cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Douglas P Boender
Mar 15, 2015
Douglas P. Boender, age 67, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Colleen Boender, nee Rommelfanger. Loving father of Melanie (John) Krcmery and Genevieve Challis. Devoted grandfather of John Douglas and Beatrice Grace. Dear brother of Brian (Bonnie) Boender, Cheryl (Paul) Massignani, Gary (Patti) Boender, Steve (JoAnn) Boender, Susan (David) Boyd and the late...
James R Martell
Mar 9, 2015
James "Jimmy" R. Martell, age 35 of Momence, Illinois passed away peacefully March 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Gina Martell. Loving father of Alyssa and Jordan Martell. Dear son of James E. (Denise) Martell. Dear brother of Jarrod (Mary) Hess and Chad (Jessica) Martell. Cherished uncle of Reegan, Cody, Megan, Shelby, Kailey Martell, Kodie Wlos and many other nieces and...
Paul W Hansen
Mar 9, 2015
Paul W. Hansen, age 89 of Crete, IL passed away peacefully March 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Charlene Hansen nee Robinson. Loving father of Sheri (Christian) Bolliger and Ronald (Elizabeth) Hansen. Cherished grandfather of Kristin (Scott) Fischer and Ronald W. Hansen. Paul was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Gettler. Memorial Service Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:00 a.m. at...
Howard Roland Wertz
Mar 8, 2015
Howard Roland Wertz, esq., age 56 of Wilmette, IL passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. Howard was a graduate of T.F. South High School, Valparaiso University, and DePaul University School of Law. He received a Theological degree from Wheaton College and a Business degree from the Kellogg School of Business Northwestern University. Howard practiced law in Lansing, Sandwich, Sycamore, and...
Robert Rochfort Rundin
Mar 7, 2015
Robert Rochfort Rundin, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothy Rundin, nee Milen. Loving father of the late Robert J. Rundin. Dear cousin of the late James (Jean) Rochfort and Nick Bonacker. Kind uncle of Jean Rochfort, Jame Rochfort, and Jynx (Roger) Steele. Devoted in-law and friend to many. Visitation Saturday,...
Tammy A Paris
Mar 6, 2015
Tammy A. Paris age 49, of Park Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2015. Loving daughter of the late William and late Elverna Paris. Dear sister of Karen (Paul) Smierciak, Richard (Linda) Paris and Robin (Byron) Morgan. Cherished aunt of Kathy (Robert III) Ozenghar, Richard Paris, William Morgan and Jesse Morgan. Great aunt of Abigail and Caleb Ozenghar....
Sandra Lee Balsam
Mar 6, 2015
Sandra L. Balsam, nee Pratt, age 73, of Dyer, IN formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. Beloved and loving wife of 55 years of Raymond P. Balsam. Dearest mother of Michele (Daniel) Wangler and the late Scott Balsam. Proud grammy of Anthony and Ashley Balsam and Quinn Wangler; great-grammy of Liam Balsam. Dear sister of Alice...
Marion G Luft
Mar 3, 2015
Marion G. Luft, age 89 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully March 3, 2015. Beloved mother of William Luft and Bruce (Susan) Luft. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Amanda) Luft, Nathan Luft and Rhiannon Luft. Dear sister-in-law of Shirly Hanko and Marjorie Hyatte and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marion was preceded by her beloved husband, William L. Luft. Visitation...
Caroline S Jorden
Mar 3, 2015
Caroline S. Jorden, nee Moutrey, age 83, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully March 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jorden. Dear sister of Loraine Elliott. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com.
Martha M Kersten
Mar 3, 2015
Martha M. Kersten, nee Reuss, age 63, of Schererville, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Lowell H. Kersten. Devoted mother of William (Kelly) Kersten and Robert (fiancee Carla) Kersten. Proud grandmother of Cheyenne. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and Martha Reuss. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2015 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday,...
Lynette R Brown
Feb 25, 2015
Lynette R. Brown, nee Zander, age 74, of Thornton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Beloved wife of Carl E. Brown Sr. Loving mother of Carl E. (Linda) Brown Jr., Melinda G. Kluge, Pamela J. (Jeff) Hemp, and the late Jeffrey A. Brown. Devoted grandmother of ten and three great-granddaughters. Dear sister of Alan Zander, the late Marshall (Carol(Roger)...
Carol A Bambulas
Feb 25, 2015
Carol A. Bambulas, nee Coleman, age 76 of Thornton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Beloved wife of James Bambulas. Loving mother of Connie Bambulas and John (Tammalynn) Bambulas. Devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren. Dear sister of Marlene (Robert) Gruener. Visitation Monday, March 2, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St....
