Dora Lydia Stofferahn
Apr 11, 2013
Dora Lydia Stofferahn, nee Hock, age 87, of Tinley Park formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Leander F. Stofferahn. Devoted mother of Elizabeth (John J.) Smith IV. Proud grandmother of Anne Elizabeth Smith; Great-grandmother of Brianna Lynn Hockman. Dear sister of Barbara (late Edward) Krivich. Kind aunt of nieces and...
Dr Nancy Orlinsky
Apr 11, 2013
Dr. Nancy D Olinsky, age 80, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully April 11, 2013. Loving mother of Julie (Michael) Morgan and Jeremy (Lori) Orlinsky. Cherished grandmother of Phillip, Greta, Sean, Jeremy, Kathleen, Michael, Norleen and five great grandchildren. Visitation Monday, April 15, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL....
Robert M O'Brien
Apr 10, 2013
O''BRIEN Robert M. O''Brien, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Lucille; loving father of Deborah(Michael) Wozniak, Kathy(Tony) Toso, Dennis(Vicki) O''Brien, and Colleen(Bruce) Seeger; devoted grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Carol Bean and Ronald O''Brien. Memorial Visitation Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the...
Robert H Schmidt
Apr 7, 2013
Robert H. Schmidt, age 60 of Dyer, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Beloved husband of Debbie Schmidt, nee Janko. Loving father of Alisha (Todd) Gorman and Bobby Schmidt. Proud grandfather of Treyton and Alec. Dear brother of William (Paula) Schmidt. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Thursday, April 18,...
William J Rogach
Apr 6, 2013
William J. Rogach, age 56, of Crete, IL, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Roseanne Rogach, nee Doyle. Dear son-in-law of Patrick (late Emilia) Doyle. Beloved brother-In-Law of Diane (Marc) Pucher, Lori (Mark) Burnetti, Patti Hull, Janet (Russ) Riney, Theresa (Bob) Osting, Karen (Rod) Jensen, Patrick (Laurie) Doyle, Jim (Laura) Doyle, and the late Barbara Doyle. Cherished...
Harry Helmus
Apr 6, 2013
Harry Helmus, age 87 of Crete, IL, entered eternal life April 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Jean Helmus nee Persenaire. Loving father of Dennis, Randy (Marilyn) and Scott (Beverly) Helmus. Cherished grandfather of five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Dear brother of Christine (Stan) Briggs and the late Nell. Loving son of the late Martin and Nancy VanDerWall - Helmus....
Erick E Smith
Apr 6, 2013
Erick E Smith, age 53, late of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. Loving son of Joseph (late Frances) Smith Sr. Dear brother of David (Sue), Randal (Diane), late Wesley, Joseph (Vicki) Jr., late Ellen, Janet (Mike), Marjorie (Robert) and Kimberly (Joseph). Dear uncle of sixteen nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Erck was...
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...
