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Henrietta Van Drunen
May 24, 2014
Henrietta Van Drunen, nee Kuipers, age 99, of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 24, 2014. Mrs. Van Drunen is survived by one son: Neal (Violet) Van Drunen. Grandmother of Michael (Lisa) Van Drunen, Russell (Marcia) Van Drunen, and step-grandmother of Pamela (John) Holleman; great-grandmother of 13, and step-great grandmother of two. Preceded...
Ruth De Young
May 24, 2014
Ruth G. DeYoung, nee Olthoff, age 92, of New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John T. DeYoung. Loving mother of Thomas (Karen) DeYoung, Beverly (Richard)Van Dop, and Roberta (Michael Perry) DeYoung. Devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Beatrice, Judy, and Fay and the late Joan,...
Joyce E Saraceno
May 20, 2014
Joyce E. Saraceno, age 63, of Manteno, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Loving mother of Tammy (Art) McCoy, Vince (Sarah) Muhm, and John (Beccy) Muhm. Dear grandmother of Nikolas, Rena, Antonio, Evan, and Dominic. Friends are invited to a memorial visitation being held Friday, May 30, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home - 2121...
Billy Joe Felts
May 18, 2014
Billy Joe Felts, age 79, late of Ashkum, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully May 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Wanda Felts nee Brewer. Devoted father of of William Joseph (Lisa Marie) Felts of Crete, IL and LaDonna Jean (William) Reimer of Ashkum, IL. Proud grandfather of Ronald (Crystal) Weigand, Amanda Weigand-Clouse, William (Rachel) Felts, Brandy (Morgan)...
Yvonne M Madany
May 17, 2014
Yvonne M. Madany, age 90, of South Holland, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Loving sister of Rev. Bassam (late Shirley) Madany, Albert (Yvonne) Madany, and the late Henry (Amal) Madany. Dear aunt of nine nephews and nieces. Visitation Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. until the time of the...
Robert Reece Raduchel Sr
May 15, 2014
Robert "Bob" Reece Raduchel, Sr., born in Hancock, Michigan on March 25, 1941 joined his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2014. Because of his devout faith, he was not fearful of passing, only sad to leave his earthly loved ones. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Sharon Taylor-Raduchel of Dyer, IN; his daughter, Christine (Steve)...
Frances L Crum
May 12, 2014
Frances L. Crum, nee Brown 82, of Momence, passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Milford Freeman; loving mother of Brenda (Lee) Dean, Sherry (Ted) Murphy, Danny Moore, Roger (Charlotte) Moore, Teresa Crum, Johnny Crum, the late Bill Freeman and the late Ada June Quinnell; cherished grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of...
Sam Polletta
May 11, 2014
Sam Polletta, age 94, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully May 11, 2014 in Chicago Heights, IL. Sam is survived by his Children: George (Gwen), Gary (Sandy) Polletta, Linda (Paul) Allegro and Karen (Ken) Carpenter. He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren & 15 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie and by his brothers: Tony,...
Anne Kaack
May 10, 2014
Anne Kaack nee Cipkar, age 95, late of Crystal Lake, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully May 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Anton Kaack. Loving mother of Beverly (Charles) DeGreve and Barbara (Randy) Hall. Cherished grandmother of Catherine (Bryan) Van Hook, Tony (Emily) Hall and Timothy Hall. Dear great-grandmother of Morgan, Norah, Jordyn and Eli....
Laverne V Grimes
May 10, 2014
LaVerne "Susie" V. Grimes age 95 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2014 in Chicago Heights, IL. LaVerne is survived by her loving children: Charlotte (Jim) Hahn, Dietrice (John) Malec, Linda (Late David) Cusick, Charles (Donna) Grimes and James (Carol) Grimes. She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 18 Great-GrandChildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. A step Sister...
Laverne V Grimes
May 10, 2014
Laverne "Susie" V. Grimes age 95 of Chicago Heights, IL. Passed away peacefully on May 10, 2014 in Chicago Heights, IL. Laverne is survived by her loving children: Charlotte (Jim) Hahn, Dietrice (John) Malec, Linda (Late David) Cusick, Charles (Donna) Grimes and James Grimes. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,three great great grandchildren, a step Sister...
Lorraine T Roak
May 10, 2014
Lorraine T. Roak nee Pittman, age 87, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Roak. Loving mother of Nancy (Joseph) Helsel, James (Yvonne) Roak, Daniel Roak and the late Gregory (Mary Beth) Roak. Cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of five. Memorial gathering Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m....
Peter V Vidimos
May 9, 2014
Peter V. Vidimos, age 86, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Donna Nee Behrens. Loving father of Diane (late Charles) Pickens. Cherished grandfather of Amy (Justin) Graff and Kimberly (Adam) Wojciechowski. Dear Great grandfather of Hadley Wojciechowski. Fond brother of the late Gloria Polka and the late Donald Vidimos. Dear uncle...
George H Pfotenhauer
May 9, 2014
George H. Pfotenhauer, age 74, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Julie, nee Komorowski. Loving father of George C. (Laurie) Pfotenhauer and Jeffrey (Clare) Pfotenhauer. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Colin, LeAnn, Moriah, and Nicole Pfotenhauer, and Kristina (Nick) Genadek. Cherished great-grandfather of Maddox and Taylor. Dear brother of...
William Norvel Elliott
May 9, 2014
William Norvel Elliott, age 85, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Loraine Elliott nee Moutrey. Loving father of Margaret Ann Towson, Alice Faye (Ricky) Krause, Kathie Jane (James) Simmons and Ricky William (Patricia) Elliott. Cherished grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of eleven. William is also survived by six brothers. He was preceded in...
Karen Evelyn Myers
May 8, 2014
Karen Evelyn Myers, age 72, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William E. Myers. Loving mother of Sherri (Mark) Albertson and Bill (Lisa) Myers. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Candy) Albertson, Megan (Andrew) Weisenstine, Alisha (Greg) Batzer, Sean Bernsee, Chelsie Myers and Carlie Myers. Devoted great grandmother of Alyssa, Ethan and Emma...
Leo G Kwiatkowski
May 6, 2014
Leo G. Kwiatkowski, 82 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, May 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late June Kwiatkowski. Loving father of Susan (Ricky) Dennis, James Kwiatkowski, Michael (Debbie Amptmeyer) Kwiatkowski and Elissa (Nowell) Fillion. Cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mildred Williamson and Eugene Folta. Preceded in death by brothers Joe, Richard, Pete...
James W Couch Ii
May 5, 2014
James W. Couch II, 45 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 5, 2014. Beloved son of Patricia Couch. He is also survived by his loyal dog Max. Visitation Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd Steger, IL. Funeral service Thursday, May 8, 2014 11:00 a.m....
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