Maya Elizabeth Lewandowski
Oct 23, 2012
Maya Elizabeth Lewandowski passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. Baby Maya is survived by her parents Adam and Amy Lewandowski; two sisters, Emma Faith and Olivia Lynn; one brother, Luke Witold. Visitation Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home - 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer,...
Jane Paarlberg
Oct 23, 2012
Jane E. Paarlberg, nee Rietveld, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Beloved wife of the late David Paarlberg. Loving mother of Rev. John (Marilyn) Paarlberg, Thomas (Fonda) Paarlberg, Russell (Heidi) Paarlberg, and Mary (Griffith) Decker. Proud grandmother of 12; Great-grandmother of 5. Dearest sister of the late Harold Rietveld. Visitation Sunday, October 28, 2012...
Tillie Huizenga
Oct 23, 2012
Tillie Huizenga nee Ketelaar, age 92, of Lansing, IL, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Tillie is survived by two sons, Henry J. (Marsha) Huizenga of Highland, IN and Jim Huizenga of Lansing; daughter Marilou (Kevin) Ooms of Lansing; five grandchildren: Kevin (Katie) Huizenga, Lisa (Doug) Vander Molen, Julie Ooms, Sara Ooms, and Justin Ooms; two...
Harriet L Santefort
Oct 21, 2012
Harriet Louise (De Young) Santefort passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois. At 84 years old and in good health, she suffered a massive stroke at her home on Monday, October 15. She had played the organ at the Sunday morning church service the day before. Mrs. Santefort was born to Harry H. and...
Frank J Wilson
Oct 20, 2012
Frank J Wilson of Ludington, MI formerly of Steger, IL passed away suddenly October 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Judy Wilson nee Terry. Loving father of James Richard (Colleen) Wilson and Frank (Kathleen) Wilson. Cherished grandfather of James Richard Jr., Elizabeth K., Ashley, Caitlin and Thomas. Great grandfather of three. Dear brother of Eddie, Floyd, Art, Eileen Napoli and Vivian...
Ronald R Struven
Oct 19, 2012
Ronald R Struven, age 84, of Thornton, IL passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. Beloved husband of 64 years to Lois (nee Maxwell) Struven. Dearest father of Forrest (Claudia) Struven, Rhonda (Robert) Gephart, and Suzanne (James) Mooney; cherished grandfather of Kirk (Karina) Struven, Erik (Alyson) Struven, Kristie(Regan) Ruchala,Katherine Gephart, Robert J Gephart, and eight beloved great grandchildren. Mr. Struven was...
Jerry F King
Oct 19, 2012
Jerry F. King age 78 of Rutherford, Tennessee, formerly of Steger, IL passed away October 19, 2012. Loving husband of the late Shirley King nee Jeager. Dear father of Dawn Chapman. A private funeral service and committal to be held at later date. Jerry retired from the Ford stamping plant. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago...
Ola B Mcdaniel
Oct 17, 2012
Ola B McDaniel nee Edwards, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ben McDaniel. Loving mother of the late Connie (Lewis (Mickie)) Hickenbottom and Bonnie (Peter) Bumpass. Proud grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of 20, great-great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of the late Ollie (late Evelyn) Edwards. Funeral services were...
Mildred Craemer
Oct 17, 2012
Mildred L. Craemer 87 of Beecher, IL, passed away October 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Paul S. Craemer. Loving mother of Claudia Craemer and Deborah Craemer. Visitation Friday October 19th from 3:00 until 9:00 P.M. at The Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger. Funeral Service Saturday October 20, 2012. 10:00 A.M. at Steger Memorial Chapel....
Johanna Dekker
Oct 16, 2012
Johanna Dekker, nee Persenaire, age 96, late of South Holland, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Simon T. Dekker. Devoted mother of Arleen (Dennis) Kidd, Bonnie Griswold, Vern (Diane) Dekker, and Pam (Jim) DeBruyn. Proud grandmother of 12; Great-grandmother of 30; Great-great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of Marion Persenaire. Visitation Thursday, October 25, 2012...
Carrie Koster
Oct 13, 2012
Carrie Koster, nee Sterk, age 82 of Schererville, IN formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Koster. Devoted mother of James (Pamela) Koster, Kenneth (LaVonda) Koster, Terry (Curtis) Nelson, and Rodney (Janis) Koster. Proud grandmother of 9; Great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Margaret Tromp, Cornelia Moore, Bernice Brown, Wilma...
James Blankespoor
Oct 13, 2012
James Blankespoor, age 95, of Holland, MI, formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Julia Blankespoor. Loving father of Janice (Peter) Poortenga. Proud grandfather of Valerie (Todd) Terpstra, Judy (Jerry) Fynaardt, Renee (George) Vroom, Joanne (Steve) McNary, and Dee (Bryant) Van Overloop. Great grandfather of 17. Dear brother of the late...
Agnes Grace Groot
Oct 11, 2012
Agnes May Grace DeGroot, age 87, of Crete, IL passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. Memorial visitation Monday, October 15, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 A.M. at Crete Reformed Church (24755 S. County Line Road Crete, IL 60417) with services conducted by Rev. David Smith. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may...
John W Firlit
Oct 11, 2012
John W. Firlit 90 of Crete IL a retired Chicago school teacher for 35 years and a veteran of the US Air Force died Thursday Oct 11, 2012. Born in Chicago on July 4, 1922, he attended St John of God Elementary School, Tilden Tech High School, Chicago Teachers College (Bachelors in Education), Loyola University (Masters). Enlisted AAC Sept 1942,...
Hilda M Longino
Oct 8, 2012
Hilda M. Longino nee Muth of Steger, IL passed away October 8, 2012. Funeral services were held privately. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL to be held at later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd) www.smitsfh.com
Harry G Pals
Oct 7, 2012
Harry G. Pals, age 95, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012. Dear father of Sharen Groot and Russell (Linda) Pals; cherished grandfather of Brian Groot, Allison Backman , and Amanda Keith and great-grandfather of Anika Groot. Mr. Pals was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Pals (nee DeYoung) in 2011. Visitation Wednesday, October 10, 2012...
Roberto Vuittonet
Oct 7, 2012
Roberto Vuittonet age 84 of Sauk Village, IL. passed away on October 7,2012. Roberto is survived by his Wife Aurora, Daughter Maria Vicki (Jose Jaime) Bernal, Grandson Jaime Robert Bernal, and Granddaughter Jessica Lynette Bernal. Visitation will be held at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il. on Wednesday October 10th. from 3:00 until the time of...
Calvin Wagner
Oct 7, 2012
Calvin "Cal" Wagner, age 84, of Seminole, FL, formerly of Lake Village, IN. Passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home. Survived by his wife, Viola, "Vi" Wagner nee Van Vuren; Two sons, Gerald Lee "Jerry" Wagner of Seminole, FL, and Charles (Debra) Wagner of St. John, IN; Grandchildren, Jerod Wagner of Lake Village, IN, Nathan (Windy) Wagner of...
Raymond L Slack
Oct 4, 2012
Raymond L. Slack of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away October 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Hazel (nee Swafford). Loving father of Rick Slack, and Brenda (Charles) Slack-Branam. Cherished grandfaher of Trevor Branam, and Jeremy and Skylar Slack. Brother of Billie, (Donald) Conner, Don (Wanda) and Kenneth (Ruby) Slack. Visitation Sunday October 7, 2012 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and...
Mary A Harper
Oct 3, 2012
Mary A Harper age 81 of Beecher, IL, passed away October 3, 2012. Loving mother of Paula (Raymod Jr.) Nudi, James (Gale) Harper Sr., the late Therese (Edward Sr.) Szklarski, and Elizabeth Warmac. Cherished grandmother of ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Dear sister of Margaret Bila, Norine Pierson and Patricia (Vern) Dziubinski. Visitation Friday October 5th from 3:00 until...
