Annette Lamaire
August 5, 2025
Annette LaMaire (formerly Vilaro, nee Buurstra), 97, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1927, in South Holland, IL, she was the dear daughter of Luke and Stella Buurstra and sister of Sybeline Gross and baby Lois, who sadly died before her first birthday. She was the beloved wife to...
Josephine L. Goncher
August 5, 2025
Josephine Lucia Voltattorni Goncher, 99, of New Lenox, Illinois, died August 5, 2025, at “The Cottages” Assisted Living Center in New Lenox, Illinois.
She was born July, 2, 1926 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Pasquale Voltattorni and Pompilia Angelini Voltattorni. Josephine was a first generation American born of Italian heritage with family in San Benedetto, Italy.
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Lynn Christine Nimtz
August 3, 2025
Lynn Christine Nimtz, age 74, of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Richard H. and the late Lillian Nimtz. Longtime friend of Dorothy Grzadzinski. Loving owner of her cat Oliver.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For more information, please contact 219-322-7300...
Vincent James Rossiano
August 3, 2025
Vincent James “Baba” Rossiano, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Elvera Rossiano, nee Cassano. Loving father of Vincent Rossiano Jr., Tom and Kim Rossiano, Wayne and Jamie Rossiano and Laura and Sam Basile. Loving Baba of the Beloved Nicholas Rossiano, Christopher and Jenny Rossiano, Brandy and Joey Meins, Amanda...
George T. Sarris
August 2, 2025
George T. Sarris, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Dorothy Sarris, nee Handing. Devoted father of Cindy, Georgia, Drea, Sandy, George Jr., Michael, Jim, Mikey, and the late Linda and Paul. Kind grandfather of James, Dave, Diane, Ashley, Audrey, Jayden, Ella, Candace “Candi”, Daniel “Tony”, Mila, Miranda, Josh, Colestia, Jackson,...
Patrick C. Fitzpatrick
August 1, 2025
Patrick C. Fitzpatrick, age 73, of Steger, Illinois passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Dear brother of Sandy (Bob) Dreher, Sue (Larry) Cullen, Tom (Diane) Fitzpatrick and Gerald Fitzpatrick. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Mary and Thomas Fitzpatrick and his sister Deborah Fitzpatrick. Patrick will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Gerald R. Olthoff
August 1, 2025
The funeral service will be LIVE STREAMED at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Gerald R. Olthoff, age 76, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Donna Olthoff, nee DeBlock. Loving father of Scott (Patti) Olthoff, Timothy (Brenda) Olthoff, Brian (Amy) Olthoff, and Craig (Jana) Olthoff. Cherished grandfather...
Margaret Nimon
July 31, 2025
Margaret Nimon, nee Taylor, age 94, of Sauk Village, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack Nimon. Devoted mother of Jack Taylor (Marianne) Nimon, John Steven (Marie) Nimon, Frederick Wayne Nimon, and the late Michael (Gloria) Nimon. Cherished grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 8. Kind aunt of...
Barbara Edith Walton
July 31, 2025
Barbara E. Walton, nee Pender, age 95, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Barnum, MN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Thursday, July 31, 2025. Loving wife of the late Bruce W. Walton. Devoted mother of Gary Walton, Deborah (Tony) Konieska, Douglas Walton, Stacey (James) Vadas, Barbara (David) Stranko, and Robert (Melissa) Walton. Cherished grandmother of...
Elsie P. Stevens
July 29, 2025
Elsie P. Stevens, nee Herman, age 95, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Loving mother of the late Kenneth Edward (Janice) Tomky, Kevin Gene Tomky, Karl Jay (Sue) Tomky, Diane Gail (James) Bowers, and Kirt Herman Tomky. Cherished grandmother of Bryan, Bradley, Brett, late Karla, Alyssa, Kelsie, and ten great grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Martin J. Den Hartog
July 28, 2025
Click here to watch the live stream of Martin's funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/ Martin J. Den Hartog, age 83, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025. Loving husband of Judith A. Den Hartog, nee Joyce. Devoted father of Kenneth (Kimberly) Den Hartog, Cheryl (James) Schoonover, Sandy Den Hartog, and Steven (Jody) Den Hartog. Cherished grandfather of Jessica...
Robert "Bob" C. Huisman
July 28, 2025
Robert C. Huisman, “Bob”, age 75, of Manteno, IL, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Manteno Veterans Home under the care of Uplifted Hospice Care.
Bob was the beloved husband of the late Paula Huisman (nee Miarecki). He is survived by his siblings; Gary (Sharon) Huisman, Sherry Huisman, Denis Huisman, and Tim Huisman. Also survived by...
Melba J. Proctor
July 27, 2025
Melba J. Proctor nee Dixon, age 85, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Proctor. Loving mother of Dev Proctor, Chris (Pam) Proctor and Stephanie Proctor. Cherished grandmother of Natalie Proctor and Jessica Proctor. Dear sister of Larry Dixon. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Joann "Chickie" Martin
July 27, 2025
JoAnn “Chickie” Sylvester Martin age 88 of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Chickie was preceded in death by her loving parents, Vincent Sylvester and Jane (Chirumbolo) Sylverster, and her beloved husband, James “Jimmy” Martin. She was the last surviving sibling of Louise Henn (Chick), Mary Jane Boehrnsen...
Milo Thomas Hall-Penaflorida
July 27, 2025
Infant Milo Thomas Hall-Penaflorida passed away July 27, 2025. Precious son of Rylee Hall and Jericho Penaflorida. Cherished grandchild of Casey and Kelly Hall and Joy Hernandez and Jonathan Penaflorida. Dear nephew of Macy Hall, Ethan Hall, J.J. Penaflorida, and Jennylyn Penaflorida.
Though his time with us was brief, Milo’s fight was nothing short of remarkable. His...
Dawn Christine Kolanowski
July 22, 2025
Dawn Christine Kolanowski, age 54, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Loving daughter of Terence and Darlene Kolanowski, nee Batwin. Kind niece of Cheryl (David) Cudzilo and Kathleen Kolanowski. Dear cousin of Patrick Cudzilo and Matthew (Kathryn) Cudzilo.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time...
Steven J Wagner
July 21, 2025
Steven J. Wagner, age 57, of Grant Park, Illinois, went home to his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 21, 2025. Beloved husband of 35 years to Patti Wagner nee Bosch. Loving father of Douglas Wagner, Danielle (Noah) Tobias, David Wagner and Darren (Taylor) Wagner. Dear brother of Barbara (Robert) Sikma, and son of John and Lucille Wagner. Steve was...
Quentin E. Carter
July 20, 2025
Quentin E. Carter, age 84, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Beloved husband of Jill Carter, nee Vinke. Loving father of Elaine Zenere, Jessica Carter, Mackenzie (Samantha) Carter, Leanne (Robert) Shore, Abigail (Joseph) Neylon, and Kathryn (Michael) Reilly. Cherished grandfather of Dominic Zenere, Alexander Zenere, Mia Zenere, John Reilly, and Evelyn Reilly. Dear brother...
Rev. Jason E. Devries
July 12, 2025
Rev. Jason E. DeVries, age 52, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Kristin DeVries, nee Bolt. Loving father of Anneke DeVries, Justin DeVries, and Kate (fiancé Hayden Te Grotenhuis) DeVries. Loving son of Nick and Karen DeVries. Dear brother of Kyle (Kelly) DeVries and the late Nikki...
Tod J. Sills
July 10, 2025
Tod J. Sills, age 54, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Ann L. Sills, nee Burczak. Loving father of Jazmyn Sills, Nicolus Sills, and Lillie Sills. Cherished son of Sandra and the late James Sills. Dear brother of Jan (Dawn) Ignowski, Larry Sills, Kevin Sills, and Barbara (Ted) Speroff. Kind uncle to...
