Barbara A. Lundquist
Aug 10, 2025
Barbara A. Lundquist, nee Szubka, age 91, of Olympia Fields, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late David A. Lundquist. Loving mother of Gale (Dan) Stroh and James (Susan) Lundquist. Cherished grandmother of Peter (Hannah) and the late Katherine. Great-grandmother of Lauren, Lucas, and Oliver. Dear aunt of Mark...
Aaron Amptmeyer
Aug 8, 2025
Aaron Amptmeyer, age 44, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 after experiencing a medical emergency while playing hockey with friends. He is survived by his wife Allison Amptmeyer and their beautiful and sweet daughter, Holland Marie Amptmeyer. Also surviving are his father Albert Amptmeyer, Jr., brother Albert (Lorie) Amptmeyer III, in-laws Rick and Susan...
Timothy Kevin Hektoen
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the family of Timothy Kevin Hektoen shares the news of his passing on August 8, 2025, at the age of 72. A resident of Crown Point, Indiana, Tim passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who meant the world to him.
Born on December 2, 1952, to Earl and...
Margaret Shirley Matlock
Aug 8, 2025
Margaret Shirley Matlock, nee Petroski, age 91, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin F. Matlock Sr. Awesome mom of Janice (Michael) Dozier, Theresa (Donald) Postema, and Benjamin (Michelle) Matlock Jr. Cherished grandma of Michael II, Rebecca, Benjamin III, Rebecca Jean, Corey, and Ryan; great-grandma of Skylar Rose, Nathaniel,...
Michelle E. Melone
Aug 7, 2025
Michelle E. Melone, age 59, of Portage, IN, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Loving daughter of Armida and the late Joseph A. Melone. Dear sister of the late Robert F. Melone, Joseph F. (Lisa) Melone, and Richard N. (Diane) Melone. Cherished aunt of Joseph C. (Maylen) Melone, Marisa (Erik) Olson, Isabella (fiancé Kyle Frega) Melone, Richard A. Melone,...
Richard Dennis Alcott
Aug 7, 2025
Richard Dennis Alcott, age 56, of Dyer, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Cristal Alcott, nee Garcia. Loving father of Luke Alcott, Taylor Alcott, Jake Alcott, and Trevor Trusty. Dear brother of Michael Alcott, John Alcott, William Alcott, and the late Daniel Alcott. Dear son of Joyce and the late Gerald Alcott. Richard was loved by...
Salvador Hernandez
Aug 6, 2025
Salvador Hernandez, age 69, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Loving brother of the late Ramon (Joan) Hernandez, Xavier (Dolores) Hernandez, the late Chester Hernandez, and Imelda Froeter. Proud uncle of Keith, Kimberly, Michelle, Daniel, Christopher, Adam, and Stephanie. Great-uncle of Cynthia, Alex, Jocelyn, Mya, Hunter, Kendall, Sydney, Valerie, Neil, Jason, Eric, and Reyna. Preceded...
Timothy Lee Peyton
Aug 6, 2025
Timothy Lee Peyton, age 63, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Loving son of Carol and the late Thomas Peyton. Dear brother of Jeff (Laura Kurzeja) Peyton, Brian (Jackie) Peyton, Julie (Mike) Min, the late Tommie Lynn Peyton, and Dan (Jessica) Peyton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Tim had a...
Annette Lamaire
Aug 5, 2025
Annette LaMaire (formerly Vilaro, nee Buurstra), 97, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1927, in South Holland, IL, she was the dear daughter of Luke and Stella Buurstra and sister of Sybeline Gross and baby Lois, who sadly died before her first birthday. She was the beloved wife to...
Josephine L. Goncher
Aug 5, 2025
Josephine Lucia Voltattorni Goncher, 99, of New Lenox, Illinois, died August 5, 2025, at “The Cottages” Assisted Living Center in New Lenox, Illinois.
She was born July, 2, 1926 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Pasquale Voltattorni and Pompilia Angelini Voltattorni. Josephine was a first generation American born of Italian heritage with family in San Benedetto, Italy.
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Lynn Christine Nimtz
Aug 3, 2025
Lynn Christine Nimtz, age 74, of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Richard H. and the late Lillian Nimtz. Longtime friend of Dorothy Grzadzinski. Loving owner of her cat Oliver.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For more information, please contact 219-322-7300...
Vincent James Rossiano
Aug 3, 2025
Vincent James “Baba” Rossiano, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Elvera Rossiano, nee Cassano. Loving father of Vincent Rossiano Jr., Tom and Kim Rossiano, Wayne and Jamie Rossiano and Laura and Sam Basile. Loving Baba of the Beloved Nicholas Rossiano, Christopher and Jenny Rossiano, Brandy and Joey Meins, Amanda...
George T. Sarris
Aug 2, 2025
George T. Sarris, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Dorothy Sarris, nee Handing. Devoted father of Cindy, Georgia, Drea, Sandy, George Jr., Michael, Jim, Mikey, and the late Linda and Paul. Kind grandfather of James, Dave, Diane, Ashley, Audrey, Jayden, Ella, Candace “Candi”, Daniel “Tony”, Mila, Miranda, Josh, Colestia, Jackson,...
Patrick C. Fitzpatrick
Aug 1, 2025
Patrick C. Fitzpatrick, age 73, of Steger, Illinois passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Dear brother of Sandy (Bob) Dreher, Sue (Larry) Cullen, Tom (Diane) Fitzpatrick and Gerald Fitzpatrick. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Mary and Thomas Fitzpatrick and his sister Deborah Fitzpatrick. Patrick will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Gerald R. Olthoff
Aug 1, 2025
The funeral service will be LIVE STREAMED at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Gerald R. Olthoff, age 76, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Donna Olthoff, nee DeBlock. Loving father of Scott (Patti) Olthoff, Timothy (Brenda) Olthoff, Brian (Amy) Olthoff, and Craig (Jana) Olthoff. Cherished grandfather...
Margaret Nimon
Jul 31, 2025
Margaret Nimon, nee Taylor, age 94, of Sauk Village, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jack Nimon. Devoted mother of Jack Taylor (Marianne) Nimon, John Steven (Marie) Nimon, Frederick Wayne Nimon, and the late Michael (Gloria) Nimon. Cherished grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 8. Kind aunt of...
Barbara Edith Walton
Jul 31, 2025
Barbara E. Walton, nee Pender, age 95, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Barnum, MN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Thursday, July 31, 2025. Loving wife of the late Bruce W. Walton. Devoted mother of Gary Walton, Deborah (Tony) Konieska, Douglas Walton, Stacey (James) Vadas, Barbara (David) Stranko, and Robert (Melissa) Walton. Cherished grandmother of...
Elsie P. Stevens
Jul 29, 2025
Elsie P. Stevens, nee Herman, age 95, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Loving mother of the late Kenneth Edward (Janice) Tomky, Kevin Gene Tomky, Karl Jay (Sue) Tomky, Diane Gail (James) Bowers, and Kirt Herman Tomky. Cherished grandmother of Bryan, Bradley, Brett, late Karla, Alyssa, Kelsie, and ten great grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Martin J. Den Hartog
Jul 28, 2025
Click here to watch the live stream of Martin's funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/ Martin J. Den Hartog, age 83, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, July 28, 2025. Loving husband of Judith A. Den Hartog, nee Joyce. Devoted father of Kenneth (Kimberly) Den Hartog, Cheryl (James) Schoonover, Sandy Den Hartog, and Steven (Jody) Den Hartog. Cherished grandfather of Jessica...
Robert "Bob" C. Huisman
Jul 28, 2025
Robert C. Huisman, “Bob”, age 75, of Manteno, IL, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Manteno Veterans Home under the care of Uplifted Hospice Care.
Bob was the beloved husband of the late Paula Huisman (nee Miarecki). He is survived by his siblings; Gary (Sharon) Huisman, Sherry Huisman, Denis Huisman, and Tim Huisman. Also survived by...
