Frank A Yonker
Apr 21, 2011
Frank A. Yonker, age 72, of South Holland, IL, passed away suddenly, Thursday, April 21, 2011. Beloved husband of 51 years to Madeleine Yonker nee Wirtz. Devoted father of Christine (Jack) Ragauskis and Susan (John) Hermann. Proud grandfather of Kevin and Jeffrey Ragauskis and Elizabeth and Adam Hermann. Dear brother-in-law of Jerry Wirtz and Barbara Francissen. Visitation Saturday, April 23,...
Shirley A Kamstra
Apr 19, 2011
Shirley A. Kamstra, nee Hoekstra, age 82, of Dyer, IN formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Loving wife of the late Melvin Kamstra. Devoted mother of Brian (Patrice) Kamstra, Debra (Thomas) Benedict, Mark (Joni) Kamstra and Ron (Eileen) Kamstra. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and one great-granchild.. Dear sister of Melvin Hoekstra and Elaine...
Vereen "Dolly" Zafros
Apr 17, 2011
Vereen Dolly A. Zafros, nee Mugg, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Mrs. Zafros is survived by two daughters: Kathleen(Gerald) Huizenga and Carol(Glenn) Spoolstra; 3 grandchildren: Tim(Teresa) Huizenga, Julie(Nathan) Jann, and Lisa(Joshua) Blocker; 3 great-grandchildren: Matthew and Luke Huizenga and Kade Blocker; a nephew: Robert Mugg and a niece: Phyllis...
Ruth Christine Proper
Apr 16, 2011
PROPER Ruth Christine Proper, nee Mehlhorn, age 87, of Crete, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 16, 2011. She is survived by one daughter: Frances Charlene Smits; Dear friends: Pat J. Scholz and Ron and Lois DeBoer; son-in-law: Dan Smits; 2 grandchildren: Justin(Tori) Smits and Karissa Smits; and one great-grandchild: Caleb. A private...
Henry Fred Eizenga
Apr 15, 2011
Henry Fred Eizenga, age 88, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 in Grand Rapids, MI. Mr. Eizenga is survived by his wife Dolores Eizenga nee Alderink; six children: Georgia (James) Eizenga-Worstell, Carl (Judith) Eizenga, Jeffrey (Kristin) Eizenga, Douglas (Lori) Eizenga, Yvonne (Michael) Elliott, and Dale (Heather) Eizenga; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Clarence (Carroll) Eizenga and Charles...
Nancy Eylander
Apr 14, 2011
Nancy Eylander, nee Verhagen, age 86,of South Holland, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Mrs. Eylander is survived by two children: Darlene(Garry) DeBoer and David(Jodi) Eylander; a daughter-in-law: Crystal(Tom) Terfler; 4 grandchildren: Andrew DeBoer, Valerie DeBoer, Nicole(Tim) Warchol and Steven(Patty) Terfler; 7 great-grandchildren: Maxwell, Mitchell, Lauren, Cameron, Tyler, Mia, and Andy. She was preceded in death by her...
Cynthia "Sandy" Gorenz
Apr 14, 2011
Cynthia Sandy Gorenz, age 57 of Steger, IL, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011. Beloved mother of Rico Guillermo. Loving grandmother of Yyves Guillermo. Cherished daughter of Elsie Gorenz and the late John Gorenz. Dearest sister of Kathy (Donald) Kubec, Shelia Fonseca, and late Sylvia Story. Visitation Sunday April 17, 2011 from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral...
Michelle R Dougherty
Apr 6, 2011
Michelle R. Dougherty, nee Brennan, age 46 of Glendale Heights, IL, formerly of Steger, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Loving mother of Cimmon and Emily; cherished daughter of John and Claudia Brennan; dear sister of John(Kristen) Brennan, Melissa Brennan, Amanda(Matthew) Brennan-Rohder, Matthew Brennan and Anne Brennan. Visitation, Friday, April 8, 2011 from 2:00 " 8:00 P.M. at...
Joseph E Stewart Jr
Apr 6, 2011
Joseph E. Stewart Jr., age 82 of Crete, IL, passed away April 6, 2011. Beloved step-father of John (Connie) Renzi. Cherished grandfather of eight step-grandchildren and three great step-grandchildren. Dear brother of Merry (Robert) Fourhman, Ronald (Donna) Stewart and the late Phyllis Doxstader. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving son of the late Joseph and late Clara Stewart....
Myron E Kurth
Apr 5, 2011
Myron E. Kurth, age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann, nee Dominik; loving father of Judy(Chuck) Petersen, Ricky(Barbara) Kurth, and David (Gail) Kurth; cherished grandfather of Amy(Dwayne) Eury, Brad(Sandra) Petersen, Michelle(Miles) Stalbaum, and Matthew, Melanie, and Jesse Kurth; devoted great-grandfather of Mason, Addison, Lauren, and Miller ; dear brother...
Beryl R Smith
Apr 4, 2011
Beryl Lou R. Smith, age 77 of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away April 4, 2011. Beloved wife of Walter Smith. Loving mother of Beverly (Edward) Burke and Kimberly (Michael) Stokes. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial visitation Friday April 8, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. till time of service 6:30 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger...
Dorothy R Fennema
Mar 31, 2011
Dorothy R. Fennema, age 91, of South Holland, IL passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Peter Fennema. Devoted mother of Sharon (Tony) Verhagen, Donna (Larry) VanderWall, Eugene (Joan) Fennema, Carol (Ed) DeBoer and Debra (Jim) DeBoer. Proud grandmother of 16; Great-grandmother of 41. Dearest sister of Pearl Leistra. Sister-in-law of Ellyn Fennema. Preceded in death...
Roberta Marie Kuester
Mar 30, 2011
Roberta Marie Kuester, age 82, of Riverdale, IL passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents John and Marie Kuester and her brother John Jack Kuester. Visitation Monday, April 4, 2011 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Tuesday, April 5,...
Thomas P Marconi
Mar 29, 2011
Thomas P. Marconi, age 67 of Crete, IL. passed away March 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Sandra Marconi nee Kloss. Loving father of Stacy (Tom) Wodetzki. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Julia. Memorial Mass Friday April 1st 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Catholic Church " Steger, IL. Private inurnment. Mr. Marconi was the owner of Visions Unlimited. In Lieu of...
