Ronald Stephen Jonas
Aug 15, 2014
Ronald Stephen Jonas, age 63 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, August 15, 2014. Dear brother of Carl (Karen) Jonas, Dale (Pamela) Jonas and Raymond (Karen) Jonas. Cherished uncle of twelve nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; Harley and Mary Jonas. Memorial Visitation Wednesday August 20, 2014 from 3:00 until time of Memorial Service 7:30...
Claudia Hrovat-Barber
Aug 14, 2014
Claudia Barber (née Hrovat), resident of West Palm Beach, Fl, received a new fashion accessory; her Angel wings on August 14, 2014. Though she had an enormous heart for others, it failed her that morning with her loving sister by her side. Born July 25, 1956 to Louis & Felecia (née Bonick) Hrovat, in Chicago Heights, IL, Claudia was a...
Mildred M Ciapponi
Aug 14, 2014
Mildred M. "Midge" Ciapponi, nee Lake, late of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Albert E. Ciapponi. Devoted mother of John (Sharon) Ciapponi and the late Albert R. (Barbara) Ciapponi. Proud grandmother of 6; step-grandmother of 2; great-grandmother of 11; step-great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of 10 late brothers and sisters. Kind...
Henry Houbolt Dirksen
Aug 14, 2014
Henry Houbolt Dirksen, age 99, of South Holland, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Willemetta Dirksen, nee Van Drunen. Loving father of William (late Phyllis) Dirksen, Wes Dirksen, James (Theora) Dirksen, and Lorraine (William) Smit. Dear grandfather of eight, great- grandfather of 12 and great-great grandfather of...
Terrance R Gile
Aug 13, 2014
Terrance R. Gile, age 60, passed away suddenly August 13, 2014. Loving father of Carey(Todd) Gray; devoted grandfather of 4; dear brother of David(Sue) Gile, Scott(Pam) Gile, Donna Gile, Carla Ellis, and Sue(Keith) Ellis. Visitation, Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7:30 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E....
Mary C Thompson
Aug 12, 2014
Mary C Thompson nee Durish, age 98, of Dowagiac, MI, formerly of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully, August 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Thompson. Loving mother of Jane (Ron) Leoni. Cherished grandmother of four and great grandmother of eight. Mary was preceded in death by her siblings; Margaret Durish, Frank Durish, John Durish and Irene Ruder. Dear...
Patricia Paulson
Aug 11, 2014
Patricia Paulson, nee Sullivan, age 60, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. Beloved wife of Timothy Paulson. Loving and devoted mother of Chad, Adam (Sarah), and Eric Paulson. Proud Grammy of Axel Paulson. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Joyce Sullivan. Visitation Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home...
Carol Lynn Dalton
Aug 10, 2014
Carol Lynn Dalton, nee Yudt, of South Holland, IL, 75 young, suddenly, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was a loving wife to Robert E. Dalton Sr. for 52 years. Her spirit is carried on by her four children Susan (John) Peleck, Karen (Stephen) James, Robert (Diana) Dalton Jr., and Ronald Dalton. Proud Nana of Brittany...
Pamela S Lindemulder
Aug 9, 2014
Pamela S. Lindemulder, nee Hofstra, age 57, of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Lindemulder. Devoted mother of Matt (Kristen) Lindemulder. Proud nana of Caleb, Madelyn, Addison and Hailey Lindemulder. Loving daughter of John and Shirley Hofstra. Dear sister of Gary (Gayle) Hofstra. Kind aunt of Chad Hofstra, Jodi Hofstra, Katie...
Theodore A Dejong
Aug 7, 2014
Theodore "Ted" A. DeJong, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn DeJong, nee Zeilenga. Devoted father of Ted (Doreen) DeJong, Dawn (Rev. Gary) Brouwers, Eileen (Ron) Kamstra, and Linda (Tim) Hendrickson. Proud grandfather of nine. Dear brother of four sisters and three brothers. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Al Devries
Aug 5, 2014
Al DeVries, age 51, of Dyer, IN passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Devoted father of Jessica, Jenelle, and Lauren DeVries. Loving son of Albert and Berniece DeVries. Dear brother of Cheryl (David) Mercier and Julie (Dan) DeYoung. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, August 8, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, August...
Michael R Lippman
Aug 4, 2014
Michael R. Lippman, age 23, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. Loving son of Richard (Mary) Lippman and Kelly (Jeff) Buchhaas. Dear brother of Allison Buchhaas and step-brother of Alec Buchhaas, Danielle Barrientos. Loving grandson of Roger Carroll and Marsha Bunda. Cherished fiancee of the late Jenna Carlisle. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles & cousins. Visitation Thursday, August...
David Aaron Fandrei
Aug 4, 2014
David A. Fandrei, age 27, suddenly, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, August 4, 2014. Loving son of David A. and Deborah Fandrei, nee Beyers. Dearest brother of Deana (Greg) Stephens. Kind uncle of Kendell and Scott. Dear nephew of Richard (Loyce) Fandrei and Anita (late Larry) Henning; Great-nephew of Esther (late Steve) Kristoff. Cousin of many. Visitation Sunday,...
Evelyn Jean Parker
Aug 3, 2014
Evelyn Jean Parker nee Schoenwald, age 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John Allen Parker. Loving mother of Ronald A. (Judy) Parker, John A. (Wendy) Parker Jr., Terri L. (Rodney) Enayati-Hunter and James A. (Lori) Parker. Cherished grandmother of Randy (Melissa) Parker, Heather Parker, Jason Parker, Jonathan (Kristine) Parker, Megan Parker, Hassan (Samantha)...
Pauline Schaap
Aug 2, 2014
Pauline Schaap, nee Klompien, age 78, of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Beloved wife of Luke Schaap for 54 years. Loving mother of Paul (Lori) Schaap, Ruth (David) Dykstra, Jean (Rodney) Korthals, and Mary (Brent) Yurschak. Devoted grandmother of 11: Benjamin, Hannah, Matthew, and Jonathan Schaap, Mark and Sarah Dykstra, Scott and Brian Korthals, Nathaniel, Rebekah, and...
Howard L Kampen
Jul 31, 2014
Howard Kampen, age 90, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 31, 2014. Beloved husband of LaVerne Kampen, nee Dalenberg. Dear father of Ruth Kampen, Tom (Patty) Kampen, and John Kampen. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Carrie Kampen, his sister Ruth Joan Kampen and the uncle and aunt who raised him Richard and Minnie Vanderbilt....
Esther E Harkema
Jul 31, 2014
Esther E. Harkema, nee VanderGiessen, age 91, of Crete, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John J. Harkema. Devoted mother of Carol (Andrew) Vlietstra, Marlys (Joseph) Moll, John R. (Wendy) Harkema, and Dan A. Harkema. Proud grandmother of 13; Great-grandmother of 30; Great-great-grandmother of four, and preceded in death by...
Jane M Flaherty
Jul 31, 2014
Jane M. Flaherty nee Wiers, age 65, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2014. Devoted mother of Paul (Heather) Flaherty, Ryan Flaherty, and Erin (Ron) Button. Proud grandmother of Cara Button, Jacob Chiarodo, Colin Flaherty, Raegan Flaherty, and Addison Button. Loving daughter of Martha and the late Peter Wiers. Dearest sister of Ron (Mary) Wiers and the...
Beatrice Lucille Brandsma
Jul 30, 2014
Beatrice Lucille Schaafsma Brandsma 1920-2014 Beatrice was born in Wichert, the youngest of 9 children in a farming family. Her parents died when she was quite young and she was raised by her eldest sister. She met the love of her life, Melvin Brandsma, in 1939 and they married. She and Mel went on to raise three children in a...
Joan L Fasel
Jul 30, 2014
Joan Lydia Fasel nee Klaus, age 78 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, July 30, 2014. Beloved wife of Kenneth J Fasel. Loving mother of Kenny Fasel, Jim (Sue) Fasel, Jeff Fasel, Rudy Fasel and the late Bob (Pam) Fasel. Cherished grandmother of seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty Shipp, Bill (Carol) Klaus, the late Bea...
