Sandra L. Talaga
Jun 18, 2014
Sandra L. "Sandi" Talaga, nee Rose, age 74, of Schererville, IN, formerly of South Holland and Dolton, IL. Passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Beloved husband of 56 years of John J. Talaga. Devoted mother of Keith (Beverly) Talaga, Michelle (Rich) Batzek, and Greg (Lisette) Talaga. Proud grandmother of Tom (Katie), Brittany, Ava, Nicole, Caitlin, Kaylee, and Currine....
Alvin Nelson
Jun 18, 2014
Alvin Nelson, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Bette Pistello Nelson and the late Marjorie Nelson. Loving father of Charlene (David) Grinker, Sharon (Jerold) Van Wyhe, and Marcia (Paul) Adamski . Cherished Grandfather of nine; Great Grandfather of 20. Dear brother of Velma Million, the late Bernice Black and...
Kenneth Gordon Engelman
Jun 17, 2014
Kenneth Gordon Engelman, age 75, of Dolton, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Lydia Engelman, nee Rigoni; dear father of the late Kenneth Engelman. Dear brother of the late Jerry (late Sharon) Engelman. Memorial visitation Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.)...
William C Walker
Jun 17, 2014
William C. Walker, age 40, suddenly, of Beecher, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Loving son of Victoria (Kirk) Bryce. Dearest brother of Michael P. (Nisha) Walker and Thomas (Jamie) Walker. Dear grandson of Eleanor (Nick) Tsakalakis. Kind uncle of Blair, Tyson, Gage, and Aubrey; godfather of Tyson. Visitation Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until the time...
Marie J Heitz
Jun 16, 2014
Marie J. Heitz, nee Gustafson, age 77, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, June 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Heitz; dear mother of Richard (Nancy) Heitz and Carin (Jim) Olson; loving grandmother of Krysten (Ryan) Harres, Kourtney Heitz, and Doug Olson. Dear sister of Rosa (Steve) Sadlek. Visitation, Thursday June 19, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. -...
Gerrit Holleman
Jun 15, 2014
Gerrit Holleman, age 82, of St. John, IN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Elaine Holleman, nee Wiers. Father of Sheryl (Andrew) Birkett, Jann (Steven) Huizenga, and the late Susan Kay Holleman. Grandfather of Robert (fiancée Katie Oostra), Daniel, Elizabeth, Russell, and Leah Birkett and Katherine, Mark and Luke Huizenga....
Kenneth L Mayfield
Jun 14, 2014
MAYFIELD Kenneth L. Mayfield, age 64, of Calumet City, IL formerly of South Chicago, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014. Beloved son of the late Eymard and the late Dorothy Mayfield. Loving brother of Joan(late Edward) Rolek and Kathy(late Joseph) Maratto. Dear uncle of Laura(Rick) McCormick, Linda(Jeff) Rafalski, Robert(Heather) Rolek, and Daniel Maratto. Cherished great-uncle of Ryan and Jillian Rafalski...
Anthony Ciarlo
Jun 13, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Ciarlo, age 50, of St. John, IN formerly of Crete, IL, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Lee Ann Ciarlo, nee Greathouse. Devoted father of Brandon and Jeremy Ciarlo. Loving son of Patricia and the late Joseph Ciarlo. Dearest brother of Patti Jo (Larry) Brtva, Jeff (Julie) Ciarlo, and Cindy (Wilson) Braham. Dear son-in-law of...
Abigail Renee Berndt
Jun 11, 2014
Infant Abigail Renee Berndt, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on June 11, 2014. Beloved daughter of Allan and Tracy Berndt. Loving sister of Paige, Lillian and Dillan Berndt. Dear granddaughter of Victor (Pam Teneyuca) Middleton and Terri (Andy) Haskell. Cherished niece of Trina (Chris) Kelsey, Victor (Nicki) Middleton, Vicki (Brad) Brauer, Valerie (Kurt) Scheller, David (Carmela) Frenzel, Crystal (Ron) Weigan,...
Nancy M Scruggs
Jun 7, 2014
Nancy M. Scruggs, nee Nagle, age 74, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter Scruggs. Loving mother of Peter (Yvonne) Scruggs, Kerry Scruggs, Kelly (Tom Pruitt) Scruggs, and Mike (Judy) Scruggs. Cherished grandmother of Pete, Stephanie(Mike) Prohaska, Mike, Jacquelyn, Megan, and Sean and 3 great grandchildren: Mikey, Reyah, and...
Larry D Harth
Jun 6, 2014
Harth Larry D. Harth age 63 passed away on June 6,2014 at his home. Larry is survived by his Mother Gloria Harth, a Sister Donna (Late Terry) Stanton and by several Nieces and Nephews. A private memorial service will be held by the family. Arrangements were provided by the Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il. 60475....
William F Cohn
Jun 3, 2014
William F Cohn Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley Cohn nee Larson. Loving father of William (Kathleen) Cohn. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Cohn. Dear brother of the late Jack Holding. Visitation, Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois. Funeral service Monday...
Joseph A Korpas
Jun 1, 2014
Joseph A. Korpas, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Sylvia Korpas, nee Burge for 60 years. Loving father of Ron Korpas and Paul (Cindy) Korpas. Dear son of the late Samuel and the late Bernice Korpas. Fond brother of the late infant Bernice Korpas, Robert Korpas, and the late Lorraine (Ernest)...
Grace E Kneller
May 31, 2014
Grace E. Kneller, age 99, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on May 31,2014. Grace Kneller was preceded in death by her husband Fred Kneller in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Elsie Phiel, Ellen Muller, Florence Socks, Irene Cunico and Lorraine Pass and by her brothers: Harold Kunter, Marshall Kunter, Oswald Kunter...
Stanley E Kazwara
May 30, 2014
Stanley E. Kazwara, age 93, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Harriet A. Kazwara, nee Johnson. Dear brother of Frances Gartlend, Jennie Faust, and Walter Kazwara. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, June 2, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday, June 3, 2014...
Mark R Kocolowski
May 29, 2014
Mark R. Kocolowski, age 58, of Calumet City, IL. passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. Beloved son of the late Richard and the late Diane Kocolowski. Loving brother of Victoria (John) Kennedy, Carol (Kenneth) Denny, Valerie Kocolowski, and the late Michael Kocolowski. Dear uncle of Stephanie (John), Zachary (Fiancee Ashley), and Samantha. Beloved nephew of Richard (June) Rambler. Memorial visitation...
Nicole L Howell-Hall
May 28, 2014
Nicole L. Howell-Hall, age 44, of Crown Point, IN passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Loving mother of Harley Hall. Beloved daughter of Beverly Howell and the late Jack Howell. Dear sister of Mark Howell and Rick Howell. Kind aunt of two nephews. Cherished niece and cousin and a devoted friend to numerous others. Also preceded in death by her...
Linda K Dennis
May 26, 2014
Linda K. Dennis, nee Story, age 69, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. Linda is survived by her husband: Leroy Dennis; seven children: Ricky (Susan) Dennis, Pamela Dennis, Scott (Beverly) Dennis, Jeff (Renee) Dennis, Kelly O''Nions, Randy Dennis, and Sandy Dennis; 16 Grandchildren, one great-grandchild; 3 sisters: Barbara Story, Debbie Wenglarz, and Janice Garcia...
Dorothy Eleanor Husarik
May 25, 2014
Dorothy Eleanor Husarik, nee Zinker, age 85, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late August Husarik. Loving mother of Cynthia (Mike) Burge, Susan (Keith) Stade, and Rick (Sheila) Husarik. Dear grandmother of 4 grandchildren. Fond sister of Phyllis (late Joseph) Russo and Ed (late Phyllis) Zinker. Devoted partner of...
Melvin C Paape Sr
May 24, 2014
Melvin C. Paape Sr. age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home. Melvin is survived by his loving wife Barbara nee, Richardson; his loving children: Melvin C. Paape Jr., Valerie (John) Harrell, Michael (Teresia) Paape, Vanessa Paape-Young, and Myron Paape. He is also survived by 15 Grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren. Two sisters, Florence...
