David J Kortenhoeven
Apr 5, 2013
David J. Kortenhoeven, age 69, of Schererville, IN, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Sandra Kortenhoeven, nee Stam. Devoted father of Amy (Travis) Ronat, Beth (Clarke) Horsley, Joe, Ann, and Mary Kortenhoeven. Dear brother of Adele (Gerald) Kroll, Ruth (late Herb) Brinks, Richard (fiancé Lynn) Kortenhoven, and the late Marjorie (Bill) Grit. Kind uncle of many nieces...
Alfonso V Canela
Apr 4, 2013
Alfonso V. Canela, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Beloved husband of Josefa Canela nee Ruiz. Loving father of Yoaldena, Al and Edgar Canela. Visitation Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM at Smits Funeral Home - Dyer, IN. Interment, Memory Lane Cemetery - Schererville, IN.
Romelio Cruz
Apr 4, 2013
Romelio Cruz , age 60, of South Holland, IL passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. Romelio was preceded in death by his first wife Teresa Gonzales-Cruz. Beloved husband of Jovita Gandarilla-Cruz, loving father Juan Cruz, Romel (Laticia) Cruz, Juliana (Jose) Gonzalez, Adrian (Vanessa) Cruz and Eduardo Cruz, dear grandfather of 6; fond brother of Rosalva Cruz, Elias Cruz, Agustin Cruz,...
Charles D Szabo
Apr 3, 2013
Charles D Szabo, age 65, late of Highland, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Loving father of Kelsey Szabo. Cherished grandfather of Aiden McLeod. Dear brother of William, Robert (Diane), and Kenneth (Sandy) Szabo. Preceded in death by three brothers; James, Frances and Larry Szabo. Visitation Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral...
George C Whitman
Apr 3, 2013
George C. Whitman, age 92, late of Merrillville, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL and Roswell, NM, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Jean Whitman, nee Vanselow. Devoted dad of Russell (Joan) Whitman, Phil Whitman, Keith (Lenore) Whitman, and Nancy (Robert) Poane. Proud grandpa of 10; Great-grandpa of 8. Preceded in death by his parents Russell S....
Helen M Conrad
Mar 31, 2013
Services were private. Arrangments entrusted to: Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel.
Eleanor L Copp
Mar 31, 2013
Eleanor L. Copp age 71, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully March 31, 2013. Memorial Visitation to be held Thursday April 11, 2013 from 2:00 until time of Memorial Service 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL. For further Information please contact at 708 755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com.
Eleanor L Copp
Mar 31, 2013
Eleanor L. (nee Nagy) of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed March 31, 2013. Survived by her son, William C. Copp; daughter, Mary K. (Ted) Skalka; cherished grandchildren, Ethan and Olivia Skalka, Maxwell and Jayce Copp; sister, Mary Ann Wallis; many nieces and nephews. Ms. Copp had been a Chicago Heights resident for over 30 years. Born in Chicago (Roseland), Illinois, preceded...
Melanie Erin Hoch
Mar 31, 2013
Melanie Erin Hoch, age 31, of Schererville/Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie was born in Hammond, IN at Saint Margaret Mercy Hospital on June 27, 1981. Daughter of Timothy (Eva) Hoch of Schererville, IN, and her late mother Catherine Hoch; Sister of Brian Hoch (Kathy Haney), Tim Hoch, Phil Hoch, Jaime (Elizabeth) Hoch, Melissa (Michael) Mitchell; Aunt...
Eleanor L Copp
Mar 31, 2013
Eleanor L. Copp age 71, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully March 31, 2013. Memorial Visitation to be held Thursday April 11, 2013 from 2:00 until time of Memorial Service 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL. For further Information please contact at 708 755-6100 or visit www.smitsfh.com.
Sharon Lagestee
Mar 30, 2013
Sharon K. Lagestee nee Sikma, age 70, of Crete, IL, suddenly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Robert Lagestee Sr.; Her loving children, Kristine (James) Ravesloot, Robert Jr. (Rachel), Paul (Dyan) Lagestee and Kathleen (Joseph) Neumeyer. She is also survived by her dear...
Alice Hankes
Mar 29, 2013
Loved by everyone she touched. Alice Hankes nee (Bilik) of Park Forest IL passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2013. Cherished by Tamarie (Tammy) Heath, Survived by Daughter Dana and husband Keith Erickson, Son Chris Hankes, and Grandchildren Craig and Megan Erickson, and Stephanie Hankes. In addition her extended family the Swanson''s of Beecher IL, and many friends....
Adriana H Dekker
Mar 27, 2013
Adriana H. Dekker, age 93, of Crete, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Eugene M. Dekker. Devoted mother of Lynn (Edward) Scheutzow, and Laurel (Rev. Rick) Van Haitsma. Proud grandmother of Eric (Kim) Scheutzow, Bryan (Erika) Van Haitsma, and Jared (Lori) Van Haitsma; Great-grandmother of nine. Dearest sister of Florence Roberts and the late...
Mary Peterson
Mar 26, 2013
Mary Peterson nee Giantomasso, age 101, late of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Peterson. Loving mother of Len Peterson. Visitation Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of prayer service 12;00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475. Interment Evergreen...
Mary B Reichenberger
Mar 22, 2013
Mary Ann Reichenberger nee Chrzanowski, age 66, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully March 22, 2013. Beloved wife of Jack Reichenberger. Loving mother of Jennifer Thomas, Christina and Jacqueline Reichenberger. Cherished grandmother of Derrick Sochacki, Kaylin Turner, Xavier Serna and Kaden Turner. Dear sister of Robert and Edward (Bernadette) Chrzanowski. Funeral Mass Tuesday March 26, 2013 10:00 a.m. directly at...
Mildred C Stradley
Mar 22, 2013
Mildred Clara Stradley, nee Sharp, age 90, of Matteson, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, March 22, 2013. She was born February 26, 1923 in Corydon, Iowa to the late Basil Ray and Arlowie Marie Sharp. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Dana Stradley whom she united with in marriage on December 30, 1945...
Nick Zarante
Mar 21, 2013
Nick Zarante, age 78, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. Beloved brother of Dorothy (late Dr. T.B.) Lach. Dear uncle of 3 nephews and 2 nieces; great-uncle of 8. Dear son of the late Cosmo and Assunta Zarante. Visitation Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00...
Goldie J Boersma
Mar 21, 2013
Goldie J. Boersma, nee Torrenga, age 87, of South Holland, IL passed away, Thursday, March 21, 2013. Mrs. Boersma is survived by four children: Dean(Connie) Boersma, Dexter(Laura) Boersma, Faith(Leonard) Szewka, and Judith(Mike) Van Roekel; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius Boersma in 1980 and a son Leslie Boersma in 2003. Visitation, Sunday,...
Anthony Spinozzi Sr
Mar 20, 2013
Anthony Spinozzi Sr, age 91, late of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Pearl Spinozzi nee Paoletti. Loving father of Sharon Zerante, Anthony Spinozzi Jr. and Robert (Peg) Spinozzi. Cherished grandfather of Kim (Jeff) Adams, Stacy (Josh) Mattio and Jill (Wade) Hill. Cherished great grandfather of Kayla, Luke, Logan, Austin, and Ryan. Anthony...
William M Horjus
Mar 19, 2013
William M. Horjus, age 81, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Mr. Horjus is survived by four sons: Steven(Marj) Horjus, Daniel(Avis) Horjus, Joel Horjus, and Jonathan(Judith) Horjus; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Martin(Ella) Horjus and Ken(Flora) Horjus and 2 sisters: Nell(late Red) Daves and Ev(late Pat) Pittson. Visitation Friday, March 22, 2013 from 3:00...
