Betty Van Houten
February 22, 2015
Betty N. Van Houten, nee Sikkema, age 88, of Munster, IN formerly of Jamestown, MI went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Van Houten. She is survived by three daughters, Luanne(Lou) Blossom, Jane(late Gerry) Bolkema, and Lyn(Jim) Davies. She is also survived by...
Clyde V Colgrove
February 22, 2015
Clyde V. Colgrove, age 82, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, IN and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Devoted father of Richard, Jon (Janet), Paul, and David (Dorothy) Colgrove, and Susan (Darold) Previs. Proud grandfather of 13: Jennifer, Jimi, Jake, Alex, Cara, John, Madison, Allegra, Maggie, Tim, Nathan, Josie and Landon; great-grandfather...
Darlene Joy Kraus
February 20, 2015
Darlene Joy Kraus, age 75 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully February 20, 2015. Beloved mother of Karen Joyce and the late Bernard Kraus. Cherished grandmother of Connor Joyce and Amber Meder. Darlene was preceded by her sister, Armlene Manno. Darlene was a retired real estate agent and also enjoyed working as a grocery store sample lady. She was a...
Ruth Markoff
February 20, 2015
Ruth Markoff, age 97, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully February 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John Markoff Sr. Loving mother of Arlene (James) Metro, Theresa Markoff, Marge (Tony) Fuerst, Michael Markoff Sr., Anthony (Mary Elizabeth) Markoff and the late John Markoff Jr. Cherished grandmother of ten; and one great-granddaughter. Dear sister of Beulah Rito. Preceded by three...
Charles O Taylor
February 19, 2015
Charles O. Taylor, 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agnes M. Taylor. Loving father of Charles (Carol) Taylor, Janet (Robert) Sarek, Jeffrey Taylor and the late Lawrence Taylor. Cherished grandfather of Tracy Taylor, Tammie Sarek, Tiffany (Brian) Arnold, and Tara (Todd) Beilke, great-grandfather of nine, and great-great grandfather of one. Dear...
Violet M Jandeska
February 19, 2015
Violet M. Jandeska, nee Carbaugh, age 99, of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William Jandeska, Sr. Dear mother of William (Jean) Jandeska, Jr., Robert (Kathryn) Jandeska, Gerry (Susan) Jandeska, and Gail Hausman. Proud grandmother of Sara Jandeska (Arvind Rajagopal), Adam (Ruth) Jandeska, Rachel Jandeska, Michelle (Nathan) Wysocki, and Rebecca Jandeska; great-grandmother...
Kenneth Earl Palmquist
February 18, 2015
Kenneth E. Palmquist, age 66, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Phyllis M. Palmquist, nee Madon. Devoted father of Michael (Jackie) Palmquist, Timothy (Mindy) Palmquist, and Jennifer (Dave) Neibert. Proud grandfather of 8: Madi, M.J., Tyler, Allie, Katie, Nick, Josh, and Matthew. Visitation Friday,...
Emma Jean Holloway
February 17, 2015
Emma Jean Holloway, 83, of Momence, IL, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2015. She was born on March 4, 1931, the daughter of Ralph and Henrietta (Attwood) Brooks. Jean retired from Baker and Taylor in the receiving department after 29 years of service. Jean was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the...
Lowell L Cockrum
February 17, 2015
Lowell L. Cockrum "Windy", age 90 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 17, 2015. Dear husband of the late Eva Mae Cockrum. Loving father of the late Marlea (Robert Gifford) Winn, Lemuel Cockrum, Wendy (Jeff) Stapleton, and the late Lowell (Malinda) Cockrum. Cherished grandfather of Robert (Patrisha White) Winn, Dena Cockrum, Veray Hubsch, James (Rita) Cockrum, Thomas...
Barbara Ann Kaszubski
February 14, 2015
Barbara Ann Kaszubski, nee Brownfield, age 79 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Frank Kaszubski. Loving mother of Scott (JoAnn) Kaszubski, Kathleen Haff and Gary Kaszubski. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Jeremy and Scott Jr.. Dear sister of Gene (Sue) Brownfield. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger,...
William J Vuletic
February 13, 2015
William J. "White Willy" Vuletic, age 82, late of Largo, FL formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Juliana Vuletic, nee Vukasovic. Devoted father of Scott Vuletic, and Julie (Jim) Vuletic VanPelt. Proud grandpa of Nadene Vuletic and Nicole (Matthew) Spencer. Loving great-grandpa of Harper Spencer. Dear brother of Tony (Barbra) Vuletic, the late...
Bruce A Oldenburg
February 12, 2015
Bruce Allen Oldenburg, age 53 of Steger, IL, passed away February 12, 2015. Loving son of Jean (late Donald Sr) Oldenburg. Dear brother of Donald Jr (Elizabeth) Oldenburg, Thomas (Roxanne) Oldenburg and Timothy (Linda) Oldenburg. Private arrangements entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475.
Elenora G Litherland
February 12, 2015
Elenora G. Litherland, age 86, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully February 12, 2015. Dear sister of Donna Litherland, Barry (Shirley) Litherland and Merry (Martin) Venn. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, February 16, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service 1:00 P.M. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd....
Anna Mae Ebbens
February 10, 2015
Anna Mae Ebbens, nee Heerema, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ebbens. Loving mother of Gary (Sue) Ebbens, Celeste (Andy) DeBoer and Scott (Denise) Ebbens. Loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 21. Dear Sister of the late Egbert (Late Geraldine) Heerema, late Jack (Late Jean) Heerema, late...
Charles L Jacobsma
February 10, 2015
Charles L. Jacobsma, age 57, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Jo Jacobsma, nee Sobek. Loving father of Julie (Kevin) Christopher, Charles D. Jacobsma, and Neal Jacobsma. Dear grandfather of Abigail and Haylee. Loving brother of Jackie (Brian) Pekny, Sandi (Joe) Monzin, and Pam Reinsimar. Chuck was preceded in death...
Bernard L Skinner
February 9, 2015
Bernard L Skinner, age 77 of Crete, Illinois formerly of Monee, Illinois passed away peacefully February 9, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Janet Skinner and the late Jacqueline Skinner. Loving father of Cathy (Ronald) Coursey, Karen (Michael) Hinderlider and Christine (William Jr) Wiater. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 11:00...
Robert R Defrancesco
February 8, 2015
Robert DeFrancesco, age 74 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Donna DeFrancesco nee Ondrejka. Loving father of Deno DeFrancesco, Christine DeFrancesco and the late David R DeFrancesco. Cherished grandfather of Brittnie Inorio, Jeffery Inorio and Aimee Kokas. Great grandfather of Lillianna Zutten, Christian Casselo. Dear brother of Richard (Joyce) DeFrancesco and the late Delores...
Frank Richard Hoese
February 8, 2015
Frank Richard Hoese, age 74 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Hoese. Loving father of James (Jodi) Hoese. Cherished grandfather of Jackson James, Marigrace Kathleen and Conner Fredrick Hoese. Dear brother of Robert (Judy), John (Karen), Sandy (late Robert) Frigo, Thomas (Jill) and the late James Hoese. Memorial visitation Saturday, February...
Daniel J Mulvihill
February 6, 2015
Daniel Joseph Mulvihill, 78, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence February 6, 2015, after a wonderful life. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Imlay City, Michigan, on January 10, 1937, he was the son of Joseph and Ella (Kingstrom) Mulvihill. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan, and enlisted in...
George S Sarros
February 5, 2015
George S. Sarros, age 87, of Schererville, IN, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 after a wonderful life. He loved and was much loved by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marlene C. Sarros, nee Arens; seven devoted children, all Purdue graduates, Linda Sarros, Barbara (Ray) Adams, Polly (Frank) Malloy, Steven...
