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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...
Mitchell E Mytnik
Mar 2, 2014
Mitchell E. Mytnik, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Rita Mytnik, nee Jenness. Loving father of Donald (Ellen), Robert (Mary), and Mark Mytnik. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Erika, Nicholas, Rachel, Kyle, and Alexander Mytnik. Preceded in death by his parents, Jozef and Stephania Mytnik and by two brothers and two sisters....
Patricia J Philbin
Feb 27, 2014
Patricia Joan Philbin, nee Hall, age 77, of Dyer, IN formerly South Holland, IL. Born May 16, 1936 in Chicago and peacefully entered into eternal Heaven, February 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Michael S. Philbin. Cherished mother of John (Tracy Schnitzler), Mary Kay, Therese, Timothy (Deean), Patrick (Jen), Thomas (Lorri), Margaret, and Kathleen Philbin. Proud...
Audrey Roberta Peters
Feb 27, 2014
Audrey Roberta Peters nee Costello, age 75 of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully, February 27, 2014. Beloved wife of Lester Peters. Loving mother of Lester (Patricia) Peters Jr. Cherished grandmother of Kristina. Dear sister of Franklin Labadie, Alma Buchmeier, Robert Costello and Delores Drejes. Visitation Sunday March 2, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel...
Robert T Carroll
Feb 20, 2014
Robert T. Carroll, age 51, of South Holland, IL passed away, Thursday, February 20, 2014. Dear brother of David, Darrin, Marjorie, Allen, and Thomas. Cherished uncle of Tyler. Loving son of the late Jerome and Betty Carroll. Visitation, Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL....
Marion Halbert
Feb 20, 2014
Marion T Halbert (nee Petroccione) age 106, a resident of Glendale, Arizona for 9 years, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully, February 20th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William G Halbert, Loving mother of Lorene(Ronald) Hank of San Pedro, California and William P (Cheryl) of Surprise, Arizona. Cherished grandmother of 3. Great grandmother of 3. Dear Aunt...
Robert Oneill
Feb 18, 2014
Robert "Bob" O''Neill, age 81, of Schererville, IN formerly of Dolton, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Noreen E. O''Neill nee Lavelle. Devoted father of Ellen (Bill) White, Carol (Tom) Schultz, Bobby (Karen) O''Neill, and Julie Anne O''Neill. Proud Papa of Terra (fiancé Thomas), Carolyn (Sean), Patrick (Kayla), Colleen, Olivia, Aidan, Erin and Claire. Dear...
Elmer L Smith
Feb 18, 2014
Elmer L. Smith, age 80, of Beecher formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully, February 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Gloria Smith nee Hansen. Loving father of Sandra (William) Rusek. Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Jill) Rusek and Sasha (Bryant) Carpenter. Great-grandfather of Taylor and Jordyn Carpenter. Dear brother of Mary Wood, Linda Lush and the late Nancy Rowe. Dear uncle...
Otolia Kowalski
Feb 17, 2014
Otolia Kowalski, nee Walenczak, age 87, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL. Passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Stanley Kowlaski. Devoted mother of Barbara (Bogdan) Politanski. Proud grandmother of Christine (Mike) Wayne and Tina (Anthony) Sroka; great-grandmother of Katlyn Sroka. Dearest sister of the late Helen Zerebiny. Visitation Friday, February 21, 2014 from 3:00...
Michael D Mcallister
Feb 14, 2014
Michael Donald McAllister, age 68 of University Park, IL, passed away peacefully, February 14, 2014. Loving husband of Carole McAllister nee Roop. Services and Interment Private.
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