Theodore Robert Sharp
Mar 24, 2014
Theodore R. Sharp, 75 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully, March 24, 2014. Beloved husband of Linda J. Pena-Sharp. Loving father of Cynthia Akhteruzzaman, Theodore R. Sharp Jr., Brett (Monica) Sharp and Michael (Heather) Sharp. Loving step-father of David Pena, Pedro G Pena, Patricia Wesley and Pamela Rothman. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services to...
John Durish
Mar 21, 2014
John Durish, 91 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, March 21, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary Durish nee Langreder. Loving father of Alan Durish, Beverly (Frank) Lucko and Steven Durish. Cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Thompson. John was preceded in death by a brother Frank Durish and sisters Irene Ruder and Marge...
Leo A Firchau
Mar 20, 2014
Leo A. Firchau, age 82, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary P. Firchau, nee Perruso. Dearest dad of Kerry (Jim) Wright, Leo E. Firchau, and Jodi Firchau. Proud grandpa of Joshua (Tina) Wright, Bryanna Firchau, Lauren (Scott) Osborn, Alexandra Firchau, Jenna (fiancé Billy) Wright, Julia...
Marvin J Huisman
Mar 19, 2014
Marvin J. Huisman, age 86, of South Holland, IL passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Ruth Voogd Huisman (nee Vander Beek) and the late Lorraine Huisman (nee Froehlich). Loving father of Sharon (Marty) Asebedo, Larry (Nancy) Huisman of Chicago Heights, IL and the late Marvin R. Huisman and step-father of Lisa (Paul) Sikkema, Ann (Jim) Hill, and...
Mary L Morgan
Mar 19, 2014
Mary L. Morgan, nee Iosue, age 91, late of Crete formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William T. Morgan. Devoted mother of James (Elizabeth) Morgan, Joanne (Mark) Fuchs, Carol Henson, and Judy (Douglas) Buchler. Proud grandmother of 8; Great- grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Pasquale Iosue,...
Billie Rae Stokes
Mar 17, 2014
Billie Rae Stokes nee Moltrum, 72 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, March 17, 2013. Beloved wife of William F. Stokes. Loving mother of Michelle (Mark) Wagner, Kelleen (Pat) Brydon, Scott (Kim) Stokes and Suzanne (Paul) Knudsen. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday March 20, 2014 from 3:00 until time of funeral service...
Salvador Garcia Vazquez
Mar 14, 2014
Salvador Garcia Vazquez, age 62, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, March 14, 2014. Beloved father of Patricia Vazquez and Jaime "G-Jo" Vazquez. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Matteo and Ruben Vazquez. Visitation Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Funeral Mass Thursday, March 20, 2014...
Henrietta Vandervelde
Mar 14, 2014
Henrietta VanderVelde, nee Klein, age 88, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2014. Mrs. VanderVelde is survived by one daughter: Marilyn (Larry) Anderson; one son: Kenneth J. (Cheryl) VanderVelde; 4 grandchildren: Eric (Jill) Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Kristen VanderVelde and Michael VanderVelde; 3 great-grandchildren: Lauren, Lindsey, and Collin Anderson; and...
Samuel T Thurmond
Mar 13, 2014
Samuel T. Thurmond, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014. Dear husband of Sally Thurmond nee Reinke. Loving father of 2 sons, Steven (Sheila) Thurmond and Shannon (Crystal) Thurmond and 2 daughters, Trina Thurmond and Tami Thurmond. Samuel is survived by 1 brother, Ernest (Luanne) Thurmond and by 3 sisters, Elna Robbins, Thelma Bolden and June Christmann. He...
Claud Jones
Mar 11, 2014
Claud Jones, age 56, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2014. Beloved husband of Chris Jones, nee Wentink. Loving father of Sarah, Crystal, Angel, Jake, Shannon, and Scott. Visitation Friday, March 14, 2014 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Interment - Private. Mr....
Thomas M Vranesh
Mar 10, 2014
Thomas M. Vranesh, age 69, of Olympia Fields, IL passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Thomas is survived by his brother and long time caregiver Peter Vranesh and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Rose Vranesh and one brother Lawrence Vranesh. A private burial will be held...
Thomas E Gibson Sr
Mar 8, 2014
Thomas E. Gibson Sr. age 71, passed away March 8, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Thomas was preceded in death by his dear wife Wanda in 2008. He is survived by 3 daughters, Cynthia (Thomas) Demello, Julie (Scott) Vlach, Kelly (Greg) Mackey and a son Thomas (Jeneane) Gibson Jr. He is also survived by 12...
Kareen L Andrews
Mar 7, 2014
Kareen L. Andrews, age 21, of Hammond, IN, suddenly, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. Loving daughter of Sarina (Chad Sr.) Hillard and Douglas (Sandra) Andrews Sr. Dearest sister of Douglas Andrews Jr. and Chad Hillard Jr. Cherished granddaughter of Dennis (Lori) Rardin, Jovita Vargas, and Lewis and Barbara Andrews. Loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kareen was a...
Velma E Wille
Mar 7, 2014
Velma E. Wille, nee Rosenbrock, age 91, of Momence, IL, passed away at her home on March 7, 2014 with her family at her side. Velma was the beloved wife of the late Louis Wille. Loving Mother of Pamela (Harry) Carpenter, Rebecca (late Finley) McHargue, Elizabeth (late Brian) Surprenant and the late Thomas Wille. She is also survived by her...
Joan A Jabaay
Mar 7, 2014
A funeral service for Joan A. Jabaay, nee Van Vuren, will be held at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home in South Holland, IL on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 with Rev. Matt Waterstone officiating. Mrs. Jabaay was born on August 23, 1924 and passed away on March 7, 2014. Wife of the late Carl Jabaay. Mother of Jack (late Shelly) Jabaay and...
Gino J Gambarota Sr
Mar 6, 2014
Gino J. Gambarota Sr., age 94, of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Rebecca Jane Gambarota. Devoted father of Gino J. Gambarota Jr., Brenda M. Gambarota, the late Lillette Gambarota and late step-son Edward Colaecchi. Proud grandfather of 15; Great-grandfather of 18. Visitation Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until...
Richard E Tucker
Mar 6, 2014
Richard Earl "Rick" Tucker, age 54, of Davidson, NC, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Meg Schwerin Tucker. Son of Norwood and the late Darlene Tucker. Brother of Janet Tucker. Rick was a graduate of Thornwood High School in South Holland, IL and worked at Lake Norman Paint & Body in Cornelius, NC....
Adeline M Dubish
Mar 3, 2014
Adeline M. Dubish, nee Mazurkiewicz, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael Dubish. Loving mother of Peter (Cyndee) Dubish, Paul (Cathy) Dubish, Philip (Sherry) Dubish, Pamela McPherson, and Perry (Pam) Dubish. Proud grandmother of eleven; great-grandmother of eleven. Visitation Friday, March 21, 2014, from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at...
Elizabeth Van Kanegan
Mar 3, 2014
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Van Kanegan, nee Swets, age 92, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, March 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clarence F. Van Kanegan. Beloved mother of Carol (late Roger) Zigterman and Walita (Garry) Van Baren. Proud grandmother of Patricia (Kenneth) Buikema, Roger "Butch" (Katherine) Zigterman, Cheryl (Gregory) Sabens, Garry Van Baren Jr., Dale (Gina) Van...
