Leona Josephine Gomez
May 1, 2024
Leona Josephine Gomez, nee Kuster, age 83, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Beloved wife of Felix Gomez Sr. Loving mother to Felix (Tina) Gomez Jr., and Steve Gomez. Cherished grandmother to Lacey Laporte and Breanna Gomez. Dear sister to Sandra (Ray) Kudra, the late Stanley (Valerie) Kuster, Irene (late Phil)...
William G. Byrns
May 1, 2024
William G. Byrns, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday May 1, 2024. Loving father to Brock Michael Byrns, Brittany Byrns, and Brooke (Pasquale) Byrns. Cherished grandfather to 9 grandchildren. Dear brother to Mary Marta, Matthew (Cindy) Byrns, and Charles (Susan) Byrns. Preceded in death by parents William T. Byrns and Florence Byrns (maiden, Jeanson) and brothers...
Marilyn R. Best
Apr 30, 2024
Marilyn “Lyn” R. Best, nee Schmidt, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL and Dyer, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Beloved wife of Brian E. Best. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Susan) Best, Thomas (Robin) Best, and Christopher Best. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Lauren, Emma and...
Esperanza T. Pekny
Apr 29, 2024
Esperanza T. “Hope” Pekny, nee Rodriguez, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2024. Loving wife of the late Gerald A. Pekny. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Maureen) Pekny, Leslie Pekny, Alan (Julie) Pekny, and Gregory (Jennifer) Pekny. Proud grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one. Dearest sister of Connie (Javier) Gonzales, and the late Andy...
Anita J. Slager
Apr 29, 2024
Anita J. Slager, age 84, of St. John, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL and DeMotte, IN, entered her eternal life on April 29, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1939 to the late Henry and late Hendrika Boonstra in Chicago, IL. She was married to her loving late husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Robert Slager. ...
Darryl C. Stevens
Apr 27, 2024
Darryl C. Stevens (DC) was born February 17, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Stevens and Estella Watson. He attended South Shore High School. In 2002, he married Jacelyn Stevens and to this union two children were born. In 2012, he married Rachael Stevens and to this union, one child was born. He was a locomotive engineer for the...
Evelyn I. Stooksbury
Apr 25, 2024
Evelyn I. Stooksbury, nee Foster, age 93, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 25, 2024. Loving wife of the late Robert Stooksbury. Devoted mother of Pamela (David) Rediger, Ronald (Paula) Stooksbury, Gail (Timothy) Long, and Todd (Julie) Stooksbury. Proud grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 26. Preceded in death by her parents Dwight and Irene Foster, 2 sisters...
Grace J. Tamminga
Apr 25, 2024
Grace J. Tamminga, nee Elzinga, age 83, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2024. Loving wife of the late Russell J. Tamminga. Devoted mother of James Tamminga, Carol Jones, and the late Laura Tamminga. Proud grandmother of Abigail C. Stege. Dear sister of Jacob Elzinga Jr., and Robert Elzinga. Preceded in death by her parents...
Elveena Kostelyk
Apr 24, 2024
Elveena Kostelyk, nee LaFleur, age 97, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Kostelyk. Loving mother of Ellen (Larry) Senffner, Sidney (Donna) Kostelyk, Jerry Kostelyk, Paul (Sheryl) Kostelyk, and Scott (Claudia) Kostelyk. Cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 39. Dearest sister of the late Gerald...
Noella G. Dahlman
Apr 24, 2024
Noella G. Dahlman, age 91, of Sauk Village, IL (originally Fall River, MA) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to the late Jack C. Dahlman.
Loving mother to Dennis Dahlman, JoAnn (Jay) Bronkema, Kirt Dahlman, Charles (Christine) Dahlman, and Lynn (Cary) Dahlman. Cherished grandmother to Thomas (Amy)...
Hilda W. Battista
Apr 22, 2024
Hilda W. Battista, nee Jordan, age 93 of Dolton, IL passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Battista. Loving mother of Raymond (late Pam) Battista, Benedetto (Gail) Battista, James (Dawn) Battista, Wayne (Kathy) Battista, Pam (Dave) Tucker, and Petie Battista. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren,...
Joseph J. Tylka
Apr 22, 2024
Joseph J. Tylka, age 93, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024. Dearest brother of Louis M. (late Norma) Tylka, Lisa Galea, and the late Lottie Tylka, Anna (late Ben) Pacocha, Mary (late Bill) Magdziak, Edward Tylka, Helen Tylka, Bonnie Jablonski, and Richard Tylka. Loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. ...
Audrey I. Huizenga
Apr 21, 2024
The funeral service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Audrey I. Huizenga, nee Nieboer, age 95, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Huizenga. Loving mother of Christy (Bud) Van Genderen, Gerald (Kathy) Huizenga, Mark (Lucinda) Huizenga, Brian (Karen) Huizenga, and Alan...
Robert James Weinstein Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Robert James Weinstein Jr., age 63, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Loreen Weinstein nee Widdows. Dear brother to Anna Lawley and the late Georgia Lutz. Loving uncle of Nita (Jim) Witasik and Donna Rhoads. Great-uncle of Sara Witasik and Benjamin Tout.
Robert proudly worked as a Broadcast Engineer at Balmoral...
Mark E Kozy
Apr 19, 2024
Mark E Kozy, age 67, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024. Beloved husband of Karen Kozy nee Dahlman. Loving father of Kristen (Bryan) Jinks and Sharon (Kevin) Lasowski. Dear brother of the late Sharon Marie, and dear cousin of Mickey (John) Ivan . Mark is also survived by his loving dog Pippen, granddog Boomer,...
Rene Navarro
Apr 19, 2024
Rene Navarro, age 48, of Dixmoor, IL passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. Beloved son of Salvador and Catalina Navarro. Dear brother of Anabel Navarro, Laura Navarro, Joel Navarro, Salvador Navarro, and Blanca Navarro. Loving father of Isaac and Melanie.
Visitation Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd...
Edward P Burke
Apr 15, 2024
Edward P. Burke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on April 15, 2024. Born on May 26, 1952, to Lauretta (née O’Neill) and Edward R. Burke, Ed was raised in Chicago Heights, IL.
Ed's legacy is carried on by his devoted wife of 40 years,...
Douglas E. Satterfield
Apr 13, 2024
We are saddened by the sudden passing of a great son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Doug is survived by his loving brother David, sisters Dawna and Diane, niece Nicole and the apple of his eye his dedicated dog Bogart. Doug is preceded in death by his wife Sandy, nee Amptmeyer (whom he lost on 9/13/21 and never...
Bert Witvoet, Jr.
Apr 13, 2024
Bert Witvoet, Jr., age 78, of Crete, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Beloved husband of June Witvoet, nee Robinson. Loving father of Wayne (Kathy) Witvoet and Debbie (John) Lotton. Devoted grandfather of Candice (Jake) Gurtler, Jonathan (Jessica) Lotton, Tiffany (Josh) Blackburn, Nickolas Witvoet, Ryan (Dylan) Witvoet, Brad Witvoet, Gage Witvoet and...
Thom Dean Howell
Apr 13, 2024
Thom Dean Howell, age 74, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2024. Loving husband of the late Karen Lyn Howell, nee Bellinghausen. Devoted dad of Tanya Sheely, Brian (Mary Lou) Norris, and Tiffany (John) Blosky. Cherished papa of seven. Dear brother of Kevin (Jean) Howell. Kind uncle of Zac and Paul Howell. Preceded in death by...
