Patricia Van Deursen
March 6, 2025
With Heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia M. Van Deursen, nee Mattosz, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who left us on March 6, 2025. After facing some health struggles, with the same strength and stubbornness that she was known for, she passed surrounded by her family.
She will be deeply missed not only for...
Robert J. Johnston
March 5, 2025
Robert J. Johnston “Pops”, age 90, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Loving father of Butch Johnston, Kathy Miller, Kimberly Tamburo, Robert Johnston, and Keli Uhter. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Kailey, Artie, Jill, James, Hailey, and Bob Jr., and Ross, and great-grandfather of Shyanna, Aiden, Abbey, Wesley, and the late Sean. Long-time partner of the...
Darla Ann Qualizza
March 5, 2025
Darla A. Qualizza, nee Davis, age 62, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arm’s Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Loving wife of Michael W. Qualizza. Devoted mother of Eric (Debra) Qualizza, Katie (Dustin) Brown, and Kristie Qualizza. Proud grandmother of Leander and Viola Qualizza, Dade, Kiera, Luka, and the late Kohen Brown. Cherished daughter...
Karon Marie Hunt
March 5, 2025
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Karon’s name to either K9’s for Veterans or One Tail at a Time.
Karon Marie Hunt nee Giblin, age 76, of Sahuarita, Arizona, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard Hunt for 49 years. Loving mother of Timothy (Jennifer) Hunt,...
Daniel Charles Small
March 4, 2025
Daniel Charles Small, age 85, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Dan was born May 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the son of Andrew and Margaret (nee Johnson) Small.
Dan attended Mt. Carmel High School and Notre Dame University. He married Mary Ellen LaPres in 1959 and they raised their five...
Leo A Maki
March 4, 2025
Leo A. Maki, age 90, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn R. Maki nee Schafer. Loving father of Julie (Ted) Craig and the late Jeff Maki. Cherished grandfather of Paige Craig. Dear brother of the late Roy and the late Lyman Maki. Fond uncle of many nieces...
John C. Hewes
March 3, 2025
John C. Hewes, age 70, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen Hewes nee Quinlan. Loving father of Warren H. (Alicia) Hewes and John J. (Jewel) Hewes. Cherished grandfather of Jacob Hewes and Anayah Hewes. Dear brother of the late Warren (Billie) Hewes and the late Barbara Ann Piquette. Cherished uncle to many...
John A. Hoese
March 2, 2025
John A. Hoese, age 79, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025. Loving husband of Karen V. Hoese, nee White. Devoted father of Jeffrey Hoese and Kristin (Patrick) Killeen. Proud papa of Tristan (Bianca) Hoese, Joshua, Jacob, Jackson, and Jordan Killeen. Dear brother of Sandra (late Bob) Frigo, Thomas (Jill)...
Martha Van Proyen
March 1, 2025
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Martha Van Proyen, nee Groenenboom , age 97, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Arie Van Proyen. Loving mother of William (late Bonnie) Van Proyen, Diane (Gerry) Wiers, ...
Ruth E. Zarate
February 27, 2025
Ruth E. Zarate, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. Ruth was born on February 28, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Emilio, Sr. & Consuelo (Avina) Zarate.
Ruth attended Bloom Township High School & Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada. In 1973 Ruth did missionary work in Mexico & Nogales, Arizona. Ruth worked as a...
Margaret M. Broholm
February 26, 2025
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Margaret M. Broholm, nee Raab, age 89, of St. Joseph, MI, formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth A. Broholm. Devoted mother of Kenneth (Lisa) Broholm and Denise (Robert) Briggs. Proud grandmother of Kenneth (Kristen) Broholm, Amelia Briggs, Randall...
Anne S. Cebula
February 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Anne Cebula, 93, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Burnham, IL on February 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by her loving husband Edward Cebula, parents John and Anna Sabados, brothers Emil (Ethel) Sabados, Peter (Harriet) Sabados, Frank (Margie) Sabados, Daniel (Harriet) Sabados, John (Lottie)...
Lois Jean Stob
February 25, 2025
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Lois Jean Stob, nee Kortenhoeven, age 81, of Schererville, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Beloved wife of John Stob. Loving mother of Lisa (Tom) Bulten, Julie (Nate) Bouma, and Jennifer (Rick) Osman....
Walter L. Kostecki
February 24, 2025
Walter L. Kostecki, age 82, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Louise M. Kostecki, nee Oliosi. Loving father of Allen (Margaret) Kostecki and Vince (Alison) Kostecki. Proud grandfather of Marisa, Allen, Cody, Samantha, and Ryder. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Josephine Kostecki. He had three sisters not worth...
Jacqueline Azzarello
February 24, 2025
Jacqueline Azzarello, nee Rossi, age 77, of Knox, IN and Ft. Myers, FL passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Beloved wife of Sam Azzarello, Loving mother of Nikki (Kyle) Doty. Cherished grandmother of Emmi and Ryah. Dear sister of Michael Rossi and James (Sue) Rossi and sister-in-law of Tony (Gail) Azzarello. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. ...
Robert Edward Klyczek
February 24, 2025
Robert “Bob” Klyczek, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Angelina “Angie” Klyczek. Loving father of Renee (Dennis) Norstrom, late Robert (Catherine) Klyczek Jr., Earl Klyczek and Maxine (Kevin) Wolfe. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served in...
Jeffrey P. Collins
February 24, 2025
Jeffrey P. Collins, age 59, of Mohawk, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. Loving son of Carole and the late Henry Collins Jr. Dearest brother of Pamela Collins. Kind nephew of Marion (Bruce) Schmidlin. Also survived by several cousins, and dear friend, Pamela Renee “PR” Collins. Jeff enjoyed searching for waterfalls, car shows, being in the...
Cornelius J. Venhuizen
February 23, 2025
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Cornelius “Neil” John Venhuizen born Kornelis “Kees” Jan Venhuizen of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at age 91. Beloved husband of Joanne Venhuizen, nee Huisenga, and father of Bernard (Rosalinda) Venhuizen, Ruth (William) Martin,...
Craig Dean Paul
February 23, 2025
Craig Dean Paul, age 76, of Highland, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Nancy Paul, nee Drenth. Loving father of Jennifer Joyce (Chad) Kooyenga, Kristin Renee Paul, Steven Craig (Heather) Paul, Jonathan Richard Paul, and Timothy Michael (Jamie) Paul. Devoted grandfather of Jason (Abby) Kooyenga, Megan (Joel) Bennett, Amanda...
Therese F. Mcdonough
February 22, 2025
Therese F. “Terry” McDonough, nee Crabb, age 98, Tinley Park formerly longtime Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2025. Loving wife of the late John M. McDonough. Devoted mother of John Michael (Terry) McDonough, Mary Therese McGushin, and Francis Joseph McDonough. Proud grandmother of Megan McGushin, Jacqueline (Joseph) Wirth, Ryan (Hailey) McGushin, and Faith McDonough; great-grandmother "G.G."...
