Tena Vanderaa
Nov 17, 2012
Tena VanDerAa, nee Poortenga, age 93, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Tena is survived by five daughters: Jean (Jim) Lagestee, Carol (John) Askew, Doris (Terry) Van Hofwegen, Joann (Jeff) Dekker, and Judy (John) Clausing; one son: Paul (Sherry) VanDerAa; 26 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren; one brother: John Poortenga, and one sister: Evelyn Plett. She...
Emil M Komer
Nov 16, 2012
Emil M. Komer, 90, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away, Friday, November 16, 2012, surrounded by his daughters and family after a brief illness. Emil was born March 18,1922 in Chicago Heights to John and Stella Komer. He is survived by his loving daughters: Catherine Ellis of San Antonio, Texas and Carol Serici-Griffin (Jeff) of Marion, Ohio. He is also survived...
Dorothy B Porter
Nov 13, 2012
Dorothy "Dottie" B. Porter, 79, of Momence, passed away November 13, 2012 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. She was born March 22, 1933 in Newburgh, NY. She was educated in the Newburgh Schools and was a member of the National Honor Society. Dorothy was employed by the USAF at Stewart Air Force Base, NY, where she met her husband to...
Harvey K Andersen
Nov 12, 2012
Harvey K. Andersen, age 91, recently of Rutherfordton, NC formerly Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012. He was born October 19, 1921 in Withee, WI. Beloved husband of the late June, nee Kostroski. Devoted father of Michael, Pamela (Gary) Helke, Randy, Darryl (Mary Jo), Rochelle (Joe) Cunningham, Alan, Brent, Steven, and the late David. Proud grandfather of 11;...
Leonard Bottando
Nov 12, 2012
Leonard J (Lenny) Bottando of Steger, IL passed away suddenly November 12, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Linda Bottando nee Garrison. Loving father of Wendy, Michael, and Natalie Bottando. Cherished grandfather of Rosaria Bottando. Dear brother of Lewis (Patty) Bottando. Visitation Thursday November 15, 2012 from 3:00 until time of funeral service 7:30 P.M. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial...
Ronald R Litten
Nov 9, 2012
Ronald R. Litten, age 76, of Harvey, IL, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. Dearest brother of Roy (Mary) Litten Jr., Gertrude (late Pete) Corrigan, late Franklin (late Veronica) Litten, and the late Evelyn (late Leonard) Reichart. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Roy Sr. and Rose Litten. Visitation Monday, November 12, 2012...
Dorothy M O'Keefe
Nov 9, 2012
Dorothy M. O''Keefe, nee Englin, age 88, of Dolton, IL passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. Beloved wife of Walter H. O''Keefe; loving mother of Howard O''Keefe, Lauren O''Keefe and Carol Candell; cherished grandmother of Dawn, Jennifer, Ryan, Katie, Emily, and Paul; great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of the late Gladys (late George) Douglas. Visitation Monday, November 12, 2012...
Marie A Reznor
Nov 8, 2012
Marie A. Reznor, nee DeYoung, age 89 of Thornton, IL, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Mario Paulton and the late John Reznor; loving mother of Mary Paulton and Thomas John (Charmaine) Paulton; dear sister of the late Johanna (late Peter) Van Drunen, the late Henry W. (Nell) DeYoung, and Alice (late Donald) Kats; fond...
Louise Gipson
Nov 8, 2012
N. Louise Gipson, 71 of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away November 8th, Loving mother of Traci (Robert) Farina, John (Jenny) Gipson, and the late Scott Partin. Beloved Grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Dear Sister of Linda (Carter) Henley, Lewis (Waldean) Perry, Pam (Wayne) Coulson, Kim (David) Garza, and the late Dale (late Barbara) Perry. Visitation Saturday November 10 from 9:00am...
Adelaida Solis
Nov 4, 2012
Adelaida Solis, age 96, of Crete, Il passed away on November 4th, Visitation for Adelaida will be on Friday November 9th from 3:00 until the time of the Funeral at 7:30 pm at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il. 60475. Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com.
Roger G Peterson
Nov 4, 2012
Roger G. Peterson, age 75, of Enid, OK, formerly of Thornton IL, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Joann Peterson, nee Westerhoff; dear father of Kevin Peterson and Susan Ver Haar; loving grandfather of Melody, Samantha, Keely, Jessica, and Harley. Visitation, Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd...
Donald Paradiso
Nov 4, 2012
Paradiso Donald Paradiso age 90 of Steger, Il passed away on November 4th, 2012. Donald is survived by his sister Lucille "Chickie" Capuano, and many Nephews & Nieces. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Inez Paradiso (nee Capriotti), his parents Joseph and Fillomino Paradiso, sister Rose (James) Lecoure, sister Anne (Julius) Tedeschi, brother Nick (Irene) Paradiso, brother...
William J Osting
Nov 3, 2012
Wiliiam J. "Billy" Osting, age 49, of Lynwood, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Devoted father of Jeremy Dimond-Osting. Loving son of Robert and the late Patricia. Dear brother of Robert (Theresa) Osting, Julia (Phil) Johnson, Janet Goodale, John Osting, Kerry Studer, Rick Johnson, and Jonathan (Ashley) Hosick. Proud grandfather of one. Kind uncle and cousin of...
Monaloe C Guziejka
Nov 2, 2012
Monaloe C. "Mona" Guziejka nee Mcbride age 79, of Crete, IL passed away November 2, 2012. Beloved wife of 52 years to Edward Guziejka. Loving mother of Edward Frank Guziejka, Carol (Jim) Kohl and the Late Roger James Guziejka. Dear sister of Mary (Charles) Ragland, Linda (Al) Acosta and the late Austin Alvin McBride. Dear aunt of many nieces and...
Chuck Jacobsma
Nov 2, 2012
Chuck Jacobsma, age 82, of South Holland, IL, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Grace Jacobsma, (nee Beukema); dear father of Jackie(Brian) Pekny, Sandi(Joe) Monzin, Chuck(Mary Jo) Jacobsma, and Pam Riensimar; and step-father of Kenneth Togtman, Wayne(late Janet) Togtman, Don(Diane) Togtman, and Darrin(Marty) Togtman; proud grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 11; fond brother-in-law of Dorothy Jacobsma....
Joseph Varrero
Nov 2, 2012
Joseph Varrero, age 47, of Chicago Heights, IL, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away Friday, November 2, 2012. Beloved father of Lindsay and Hollie Varrero. Cherished grandfather of Riley. Loving son of Catherine Varrero. Dear brother of Tom, Mike (Phyllis) and David Varrero. Fond uncle of David and Khersten. Visitation, Monday, November 5, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the...
Monaloe C Guziejka
Nov 2, 2012
Monaloe C. "Mona" Guziejka nee Mcbride age 79, of Crete, IL passed away November 2, 2012. Beloved wife of 52 years to Edward Guziejka. Loving mother of Edward Frank Guziejka, Carol (Jim) Kohl and the Late Roger James Guziejka. Dear sister of Mary (Charles) Ragland, Linda (Al) Acosta and the late Austin Alvin McBride. Dear aunt of many nieces and...
Joyce E Johnson
Nov 1, 2012
JOHNSON Joyce E. Johnson, nee Stroberg, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. Beloved wife of late Daniel W. Johnson; loving mother of Karin(Tom) Kabat; devoted grandmother of Nancy(Kevin) Komarowski and Julie(Matt) Brendich; dear great-grandmother of Riley and Reid Komarowski and Kaylie Brendich. Preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Visitation Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 2:00 PM...
Mario Lopez
Oct 26, 2012
LOPEZ Mario Lopez, age 69, of McAllen, TX, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Enedelia Lopez; loving father of Susan(Joseph) Padilla and Michael(Rebecca) Lopez; proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and dear brother of 3 sisters. Visitation, Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes - Steger...
Evelyn E Kirkland
Oct 24, 2012
Evelyn E. Kirkland, nee Miles, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Beloved wife of 61 years of William E. Kirkland. Devoted mother of William G. (Cynthia) Kirkland and Donna Okleshen. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Brian, Nicholas, Justin, Ricky, Jeff, and Nykol; Great-grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Clara Miles. Visitation...
