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Maynard D Kutz
Apr 19, 2014
Maynard D Kutz, age 78, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia R. Kutz nee Hassberg. Loving father of of Cynthia (Raymond) Vinicky, Susanne (Delfino) Rivera and Kevin (Allison) Haseman. Cherished grandfather of Denise Most, Sasha(Eric Roop) Holl , Zachery Rivera, Ashley (Chase) Haseman-Lively, Ryan (Sarah) Haseman, Brad (Shawna) Rivera...
Benjamin Cantu
Apr 18, 2014
Benjamin Cantu Sr., age 96, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Aurora Cantu. Loving father of Jose(Mary) Cantu, Delia(late James) Gayton, Gloria Di Cenzo, Ophelia(Samuel) Briones, Benjamin(Mary Lou) Cantu, late Beatrice(George) Victory, and John J. Cantu. Cherished grandfather of twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from...
Janet M Gartland
Apr 18, 2014
Janet M. Gartland, nee Hughes age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. "Mike" Gartland. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Figiel, Diane Gartland, Mary Gartland, Pamela (fiance Bob Brook) Gartland, and Michelle Gartland. Proud nana of Michael, Jessica, Kelsie, Karlie, and Emma; Great-nana of Ethan. Dearest sister of Eileen (late...
Robert E Barratt
Apr 17, 2014
Robert E. Barratt. Age 89, of Thornton, IL passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Audrey(nee Schehl) . Loving father of Robert E. Barratt Jr., Barbara Jean(Bob) Daggy, and Thomas R.(Joan) Barratt. Dear Grampee of 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy(Robert) Barnes, the late William(Eleanor) Barratt, and the late George(late Virginia) Barratt....
Pearl E Allen
Apr 13, 2014
Pearl E. Allen, nee Jahns, age 94, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, April 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert Allen. Loving mother of Beverly (late Gary) Barnes and Thomas Allen. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Elaine Muzzo, Adeline Johnson, Lucille Phipps, the late Helen Bross and the late Bill Jahns....
Italo Louis Pilastro
Apr 12, 2014
Italo Louis Pilastro, age 89, of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lillian M. Pilastro, nee Panozzo. Devoted father of Louis (Yolanda) Pilastro, Sharon (Robert) Senow, Shirley Pilastro, Rose Pilastro, Linda (Michael Rellinger) Pilastro, Michael (Carol) Pilastro, Richard (Diane) Pilastro, and Patricia (Patrick) Shannon. Proud grandfather of Klara, John, Angie, Robert, Patrick,...
Wilhelmina De Bok
Apr 10, 2014
Wilhelmina De Bok, nee Schuringa, age 87, of Lansing, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Lloyd. Loving mother of Doreen (Earl) Groenewold. Devoted Grandmother of Joseph (Lori), Daniel(Amanda) and Philip (Kristi) Groenewold; Great-grandmother of Benjamin James Groenewold. Dear sister of Edith (late Gerald) Hoekstra and Henry (Winifred) Schuringa....
John E Stearns
Apr 10, 2014
John E. Stearns, age 70, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Stearns. Loving father of Ronald (Jeanetta) Stearns and John (Vickie) Stearns. Cherished grandfather of Riahna, Jessica, Lauren and Melany Stearns. Dear brother of Robert (Barbara) Stearns. Visitation Monday, April 14, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00...
James M Junitz
Apr 9, 2014
James M. Junitz, age 75, of Griffith, IN passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Donna S. Junitz, nee Carlson. Devoted father of Jennifer (James) Keenan, Patrick (Robyn) McKeague and Melinda McKeague. Proud grandfather of Paul (Tiffany), Kimberly (fiancé Brent), and Nathan McKeague; Great-grandfather of Kaylynn. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews and his faithful companion...
Raymond Joseph Kubiak
Apr 8, 2014
Raymond Joseph Kubiak, age 83, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Theresa, nee Savas; Loving father of Katherine (John) Biesiada, Joseph (Heidi) Kubiak, Chris (Kathleen) Kubiak, Gregory Kubiak, and George (Kim) Kubiak; devoted grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of one; Dear brother of Betty (late Leonard) Droba, Jerry (Barbara) Kubiak, the late Frieda (late...
Charles V Prokup
Apr 7, 2014
Charles V. Prokup, age 98, of Aiken, S.C. formerly of the Pullman area of Chicago, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Alice Prokup. Loving father of Norman (Beverly) Prokup and Carol (Ronald) Chapulis. Dear Grandfather of 4; great-grandfather of 5. Visitation Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 8:30 A.M. until the time of the funeral Mass...
Elwyn Lee Deyoung
Apr 5, 2014
Elwyn Lee DeYoung, age 70 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully, April 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Ethel DeYoung nee Smith. Loving father of Mary (late Thomas) Vizzard and Daniel DeYoung. Chrished grandfather of Amanda (Jose) Gonzales, Thomas Vizzard and great grandson Manuel Gonzales. Dear brother of Marion (Louis) Calloni. Elwyn was preceded in death by 3 brothers Maurice,...
Ralph P Johannsen
Apr 5, 2014
Ralph P. Johannsen, age 78, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 5, 2014. Husband of the late Trudye A. Johannsen. Father of Richard Johannsen, Robert (Karen) Johannsen, Kathleen (Steve) Mahler; Step-father of Robert Holliday, Edward (Jennifer) Holliday. Grandfather of 15. Brother of Claire (Don) Kneisler and Norma (Lloyd) Mustard. Visitation Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 3:00 -...
Melissa A Laneville
Apr 4, 2014
Melissa A Laneville, nee Mercer, 35, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Devoted mother of Ariana Torrence, Noah Laneville Jr. and Landon Laneville. Loving daughter of Kimberly (Richard Jr.) Dolmer and the late Mark Mercer. Dear sister of Angela (Bobby Jr) Summers and Amy Mercer. Cherished granddaughter of Virginia Simpson. Melissa is also survived by her former...
Andrew L Banicki
Apr 2, 2014
Andy Banicki, 55, died peacefully April 2, 2014. He was a loving husband to his wife, Pam (Jennings) and a devoted father to his sons, Greg, Shaun and Zachary. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew R. Banicki and Mercedes Banicki (Hawkins) He is survived by his brother, Dennis (Katherine) and his sister Christine (Ron) Rotondi. He is...
Caleb Michael Salazar
Apr 2, 2014
Caleb Michael "Cal Sal" Salazar, age 18, suddenly, of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Beloved son of John Michael Salazar and Tisa M. (Nate) Pierson nee Teneyuca. Dearest brother of Noah A. Salazar, Hannah C. Pierson and Olivia M. Salazar. Loving grandson of Frank and Mary Salazar, and Gayle and Tim Pierson. Caleb is also survived by...
Frank J Cassara
Apr 2, 2014
Frank J. Cassara, age 91, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully, April 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Marie Cassara nee Krawczyk. Loving father of Chris (Christine) Cassara, Richard (Margaret) Cassara and Terry (Linda) Cassara. Cherished grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 9; and great-great- grandfather of one. Visitation to be held Monday, April 7, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at...
Barbara J Eylander
Apr 1, 2014
Barbara J. Eylander, nee Boerema, age 82, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Mrs. Eylander is survived by her husband: Gerrit Eylander; two sons: Everett Eylander and Tim (Deb) Eylander; daughter: Denise (Paul) Pollachek; Granddaughter: Victoria Pollachek and six step-grandchildren; Sister: Shirley (Freeman) Visser. Visitation Monday, April 7, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until the time...
Sheryl Lou Heldt
Apr 1, 2014
Sheryl Lou Heldt, nee Booher, 71 of Pontiac formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, April 1, 2014. Beloved wife of 51 years to Clarence Dean Heldt. Loving mother of Ricky (Dawn) Heldt, the late Joseph Heldt, Tracy (Mark) Warren, Kevin Heldt and Todd Heldt. Cherished grandmother of six; and two great-granddaughters. Dear sister of Susan (Pete) Pagoria and...
Andrew Kowalesik
Mar 31, 2014
Andrew Kowalesik, age 94, late of Dolton, IL, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Tina Kowalesik. Loving dad of David Kowalesik. Visitation Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh FUneral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473 with...
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