Norma Evelia Martin Guzman
Feb 3, 2026
Norma Evelia Martin Guzman, age 49, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez. Devoted mother of Juanita (Manuel Estrada) Padilla, Ana Elizabet (Gustavo Araiza) Araiza, and Lupita (Juan Barrera) Padilla. Grandmother of Leandro Emilio Barrera and Javier Alexander Barrera. Loving daughter of Jose Asuncion Martin Munos and Maria Del...
Harriet Beezhold
Feb 1, 2026
Harriet's funeral service will be livestreamed from Oak Glen URC's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@oakglenurc7429
Harriet Beezhold, nee Kramer, age 96, of Grandville, MI, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” P. Beezhold. Loving mother of Phil (Julie) Beezhold, Don (Deborah) Beezhold, Cynthia (Dave) Voss, Diane (David) Guerrin,...
Philip C. Rietveld
Feb 1, 2026
Philip Claud Rietveld, age 94, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey (Veld), parents Cornelius and Nellie (Prince), brothers David, Robert (Joyce) and Jay (Sherry). He is survived by his four children, Lisa Rietveld (Trilby White), Renee Malm (John), Linda Van Drunen (Kevin), and Jenny Mack. Grandfather to Jordan...
Catherine J. Borst
Jan 31, 2026
Catherine J. Borst, nee LaRocca, age 102, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Borst Sr. Loving mother of the late Robert C. (Patricia) Borst Jr., late Timothy (Victoria) Borst, Catherine (Bruce) Delbovo, and Mitchell (Tina) Borst. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late...
Sharon K. Zandstra
Jan 28, 2026
Sharon K. Zandstra, nee Dengerink, age 69, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Beloved wife of Thomas C. Zandstra. Loving mother of Kelly (Chris) Boomsma and Brett (Amanda) Zandstra. Cherished Oma of Ronan, Quinn, Reagan and Hayden. Dear sister of Mike (Pam) Dengerink, Diane (Roger) De Bruin, and Lori (late...
Deborah Anne Mikels
Jan 26, 2026
Deborah Anne Mikels, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 77. She leaves behind her beloved husband Leon Oullette. Devoted mother to Richard (Tammi) Mikels and Sean (Ruby) Mikels. Dotting grandmother to Kirsten, Zackary, Rebecca and Gianna Mikels. Sister to Robert (Liz) Forrest, David (Mabel) Forrest, Ralph (Gloria) Forrest, Laura (Robert) Powers and Dawn (William) Pillman. Preceded...
Clarence William Levitt III
Jan 25, 2026
The Funeral Service for Clarence will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. There will be copyrighted music during the service so the audio may be muted during that time. Livestream will begin around 7:00 p.m. (central time). The video will not appear on the page until it has been started. Follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel
Clarence William Levitt III, age 75,...
Richard A. Schaap
Jan 25, 2026
Rich's funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Richard Arthur Schaap, age 89, was welcomed into his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 25, 2026. Rich loved gardening, teaching, serving the church, fixing things, studying the Bible, fishing, capturing special moments, concerts and church services on his camcorder, the Cubs, his...
William Earl Kimbrel
Jan 24, 2026
William “Bill” Kimbrel (age 56) died peacefully at home after a nearly three-year battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Hammond, Indiana, in 1969 to parents Wilbur and Janice Kimbrel. A daredevil in his own right, Bill was known throughout his childhood for death-defying stunts, including accidental pyrotechnics, makeshift lawn-chair bicycle ramps, and many emergency room visits.
Bill met his...
Anna Mae Groeneveld
Jan 23, 2026
Anna Mae Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior's loving arms on Friday, January 23, 2026. Her journey the last few months was lightened, guided, comforted, and supported by Lightways Hospice, family, pastors of the First Reformed Church of South Holland, and Pastors Jim Oord and Rich Grevengoed. She was born in South Holland, Illinois, to the late Peter...
Thomas E. Williams
Jan 20, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Thomas E. Williams, age 81, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving father of Thomas E. Williams II, Erica A. (John) Rekstad, and David F. (Jill) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Sunniva Rekstad, Jason Rekstad, Chase Rekstad, Dylan Vanderwoude, Lillian Williams, Abigail Williams, Madison...
Virginia Sommer
Jan 20, 2026
Virginia Sommer, nee Novicky, age 82, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Riverdale passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving mother of James (Brenda) Sommer, Richard (Sharon) Sommer and Kathleen (Robert) Pilat. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Suzie) Sommer, John Sommer, Jonathan (Sarah) Sommer, Samantha (Samson) Chan, Laura (Daryon) Shariati, Logan Sommer, and Evan Pilat. Great-grandmother of Brynn Chan, Atticus Chan,...
Susan A. Fennema
Jan 20, 2026
Susan A. Fennema, nee Ball, age 80, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving mother of Heather Lee Plebanski, late infant John Michael Fennema, and the late David James Fennema. Cherished grandmother of Bailey Nicholas Plebanski, Madison Ashley Plebanski, and Spencer Fennema. Great-grandmother of Paisley Jordan Olson and Kialey Jordan Olson. Dear sister of Joan Conces,...
Vernon A. Lich
Jan 19, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Vernon A. Lich, age 91, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026. Beloved husband of late Nellaine J. Lich, nee Slager. Loving father of the late Vernon A. (late Beverly) Lich Jr., Lois (Jeffrey) Fennema,...
Joyce A. Hooppaw-Winner
Jan 19, 2026
Joyce Ann Hooppaw-Winner, nee Finney, age 92, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was blessed with two loving husbands during her lifetime being the dedicated wife of William Hooppaw and Robert Winner, both preceding her in death. She was born in Illinois but retired with her husband William Hooppaw to Arizona...
Leonard W. Kasper
Jan 17, 2026
Leonard W. Kasper, “Lenny K”, age 75, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Lenny is survived by the love of his life, Carol Moschini; his children Thomas Kasper and Kimberly (Tyler) Price; his step- daughters, Christina (David) Tucker and Deanne (Todd) Mallan and many extended family members as well as his cat Kitty K. Preceded in...
Timothy J. Igielski
Jan 16, 2026
Timothy J. Igielski was born in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1954. He unexpectedly passed on January 16, 2026. He is preceded in death by his mother, Esther Igielski of Lansing, IL, his father, Rudoph (Rudy) Igielski and brother, Richard (Ricky) Igielski of Chicago, IL.
Tim is survived by his wife Debrah (Lindholm) Igielski, his daughters, Michaelene Igielski, Stacey (Christopher) Somervell,...
Paul Bruce Dean
Jan 14, 2026
Paul Bruce Dean, age 53, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2025. Loving father of Autumn Dean and Zoe Dean. Cherished son of Linda (Monroe) Daniels and the late Chuck (Sue) Dean. Dear brother of Lenny (Susan) Dean and Debbie (Brian) Palmer. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul is also survived by Sonya Brown, the mother...
Patricia Alice Kingen
Jan 13, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Kingen, (nee Morton), age 81, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Loving wife of David Kingen. Devoted mother of Jim (Jill) Kingen of Denver, CO and Danielle (late Don) Churilla, of Dyer, IN. Cherished grandmother of Sydney and Gavin Churilla, and Grace and Josh Kingen. Dear sister of Barbara Morton, and sister-in-law of...
Mildred M. Hedger
Jan 13, 2026
Mildred M. Hedger, nee Gromala, age 90, of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David V. Hedger. Loving mother of Deborah Sons, David (Jeanne) Hedger, Jeffrey (Daryl) Hedger, James (Jacqueline) Hedger, and Diana Hedger. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Benjamin) Lockhart, Jamie (Tom) Walker, Michael (Baily) Sons, Kimberly Traina, Richard (Valerie) DeFries, Christopher...
