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James W Guritz
Aug 28, 2009
GURITZ James W. Guritz of Thornton, IL passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the age of 83. He was married 61 years to his wonderful wife, Jeanne Young Guritz, He is survived by Jeanne, his two children, Jody(Michael) Ogle and Jami(Daniel) Pillasch; and three grandchildren, Jade Ogle, Conor Pillasch and Carson Pillasch. He also has one surviving brother,...
Shelby J Evans
Aug 26, 2009
Shelby J. Evans, age 67, of Lynwood, IL passed away August 26, 2009. Beloved wife of Roger Evans. Loving mother of Regina (Jerry) Fink. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Hensley, Mary Hensley, Carol Ann Fink, Katie Fink, and Kori Fink. Visitation Friday August 28th from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Interment...
Barbara A Paul
Aug 23, 2009
Barbara A. Paul, age 69, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away August 23, 2009. Beloved Wife of John Weiler. Loving sister of Kenneth (Alberta) Paul, and Garret (Betsy) Paul. Dear aunt of eleven nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday August 30th from 2 " 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Monday...
Henry C Abel
Aug 16, 2009
Henry C. Abel Age 87 of Homewood, Il. passed away on August 16th. At St. James Medical Center. Henry is the Loving Husband of Bert Abel (Nee Arentz) , Loving Father of Carl Abel and Loving Grandfather of Erik Abel. He is also survived by 3 Great Grandchildren. Fond Uncle of Craig Abel, Cathy Abel Oakley and William Abel. Visitation...
Edward M Berchem
Aug 16, 2009
Edward M. Eddie Berchem, age 85, of Steger, IL passed away August 16, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Betty June Berchem. Loving father of Thomas (Wanda) Berchem of Powder Springs, GA, Barbara (Tory) Recupito of Steger, IL, the late Pattie Singleton, and the late Michael Berchem. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Eddie was preceded in...
Steven S Springer
Aug 12, 2009
Steven S. Springer, PhD, 54, died at his home in Thornton, IL on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Since 1998, he had been the Coordinator of Instructional Technology at South Suburban College, South Holland, IL and a tenured member of the faculty there. Steven Springer was born November 20, 1954, in Chicago, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Kurt C. Springer...
Harry Peppler
Aug 12, 2009
Harry Peppler, age 91, late of South Holland, IL. Passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Joan Peppler nee Fashingbauer. Dearest uncle of the late Jerry Peppler and Joanne Dickey; Great-uncle of Jan Peppler, Ira Dickey, David Dickey, Diana Dickey and the late John Dickey. Preceded in death by his loving parents Harry H. and Stella Peppler. Visitation...
Loretta M Gengler
Aug 11, 2009
Loretta M. Gengler nee Dietsch, age 94, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Gengler. Devoted mother of Frank (Barbara) Gengler. Proud grandmother of Scott (Tamara) Gengler and Gina (Steve) Valent. Preceded in death by her loving parents Artemus & Nellie Dietsch, seven dear sisters and one brother. Kind aunt of many nieces and...
Nancy E Churchill
Aug 8, 2009
CHURCHILL Nancy E. Churchill, nee James, age 53, of Grant Park, IL formerly of South Holland, IL passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Beloved wife of David Churchill; cherished daughter of Phyllis James and the late Richard R. James; loving sister of Susan James and Cindy James; fond daughter-in-law of Verne and Marian Churchill; cherished aunt of George...
Nikki Lynn Devries
Aug 4, 2009
On the morning of August 4, 2009, the Lord called Nikki Lynn DeVries to her eternal home. She is survived by her parents, Nicholas and Karen DeVries (nee VanDrunen); siblings: Jason(Kristin, nee Bolt) DeVries and Kyle( Kelly, nee Van Hattem) DeVries; Grandparents: Elmer and Georgian VanDrunen (nee Voss); nieces and nephews: Anneke, Justin, Kate and Keelan DeVries and numerous loving...
Joseph Philip Debulski
Aug 3, 2009
DEBULSKI Joseph Philip Debulski, age 39, of Monee, IL. passed away suddenly August 3, 2009. Beloved son of Late Joseph F. Debulski and Late Patricia Elderworth Debulski Krause. Loving father of Jessica Ann Debulski. Cherished grandson of Frances Elderworth. Dearest nephew of Nancy (Harold) Ham, Roberta (Bill) Gallagher, and Philip (Sonny) Elderworth. Six cousins and many, many friends also survive....
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