Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2024

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. Joyce A. Greene (Nee McCulley) age 69 of Hampshire, TN formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away at home on March 28, 2024.  Beloved wife of Dale Greene.  Loving mother (with James Janusek) of Lisa (Eric) Stanton, Michael J. (Katie) Janusek, Timothy (Carly) Janusek; loving stepmother to...

Mar 26, 2024

Mark H. Anker, age 78, of South Holland, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Dear brother of Wanda (James) Veld. Proud uncle of Kurt (late Sandy) Veld, Jack (Susan) Veld, Amy (Jeff) Van Drunen.  Great-uncle of Carly Veld, Jack Veld, Annie (Mitch) Damstra, David (Candice) Van Drunen, Paige (Patrick) Avila,...

Mar 26, 2024

William J. DeBoer Jr., age 89, of St. John, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 26 2024.  Beloved husband of Alvina DeBoer (Bakker), nee Docter and the late June H. DeBoer, nee Buteyn.  Loving father of Susan (Rodney) Zwier and the late David (Beth) DeBoer; Step-father of Gene (Patricia) Bakker, Marilyn (Randy) Helmus, David...

Mar 26, 2024

Jack L. Cockrum, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Jo “Jody” Cockrum, nee Reynolds. Loving father to Jamie Cockrum, Cheri (David) Knuth, Lisa (Steve) Culbreth and Jason (Jacki) Cockrum. Cherished grandfather to Tara (Jeremy) Davis, Jennifer Knuth, Cara Cockrum, Brandon Knuth, Emily (Tony) Shea, Jessica Cockrum, Johnathan Cockrum, Jack Cockrum, Julia Cockrum, Joseph Cockrum, Miranda...

Mar 25, 2024

Terri Sue Dahl, age 53, of  Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024.  Beloved mother of Joshua Dahl, James Dahl, Jacob Dobson, Alyssa Dahl, and Charlie Brown. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren. Dear sister of George H. Dahl Jr., Jodi (David) Eylander, and Edward (Cynthia) Dahl.  Fond aunt of several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death...

Mar 24, 2024

Connel A. Willis, age 89, of Steger, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Helen Willis nee Blackwell. Loving father of Connel “Chuck” Willis Jr., the late Joyce Black, Judy Geron, Cliff (Jill) Willis, Melinda (Doug) Warriner, the late Loretta Willis and stepfather of Tami (Andy) Galbreath. Cherished grandfather...

Mar 22, 2024

Kerry Ann Scruggs, age 61, of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Friday,  March 22, 2024. Loving sister of Peter (Yvonne) Scruggs, Kelly (Tom Pruitt) Scruggs, and Michael (Judy) Scruggs.  Dear aunt of Peter, Stephanie, Michael, Jacquelyn, Megan, and Sean.  Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Nancy Scruggs. Kerry was loved by her family and will be...

Mar 18, 2024

Tom “Moe” Modrowski, of St. John, IN, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving a void in the hearts of everyone who knew him.  Loving husband of Kimberly A. Modrowski, nee Rath. Devoted father of Kristin (Frank) Kantroski, Kellee (Chris) Wyzgowski and Katye (Sean) McDonald. Proud papa of Mila, Harry, Dutch Kantroski, Nina,...

Mar 17, 2024

Maureen M. Maxwell, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Loving mother of Kathy Stibernick, James Maxwell, Michael Maxwell, and Patricia Warren. Cherished grandmother of several grandchildren.  Dear sister of Bob Campbell, George Campbell, and Jerry Campbell.  She was loved and will be missed.

A memorial service will be held...

Mar 16, 2024

Juan Salazar, age 86, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully March 16, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Rosario M. Salazar nee Elizalde. Devoted father of John (Lydia) Salazar, Denise (Chuck) Walther, Kathleen Salazar, Jeannette (Jeff) Braxdale and Armando Salazar. Cherished grandfather of Michael Salazar, Victoria Salazar, Lauren Walther, Jessie Walther, Sydney (Noelle) Walther. Dear brother of Frank (Elia)...

Mar 16, 2024

Timothy Earl Behrens, age 80, of Crete, Il, formerly of Dolton and Roseland, passed into a better world on March 16, 2024.  Husband of Geri (nee Gotfryd) for 57 years, father of the late Timothy James (TJ, 1971-2017), brother of Patricia Reid, Arlene Alcott, Clyde (Babe) and Karen Sneed.

Tim made many friends...

Mar 16, 2024

View the funeral service here: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/videos/8187100024640276

Arlene “Jackie” J. Reinsma, nee Vink, age 87, of Lansing, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Beloved wife of Reynold Reinsma. Loving mother of Randall (Gayle) Reinsma, Vickie (Gary) DeYoung, Lance (Karen) Reinsma, Dirk (Penny) Reinsma, and Sherry (Mike) Tempelman. Devoted grandmother of 15...

Mar 15, 2024

Janice F. Thomas, age 78, of Glenwood, IL passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Loving mother of Doug Thomas, Ashley (Catherine) Thomas, and Uland (Susan) Thomas Sr. Devoted grandmother of Sasha, Augustus, Uland Jr., and Ophelia. Dear sister to Carol (Ken) Keys. Kind aunt to several nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Irma Waters.

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Mar 13, 2024

This isn't going to be your traditional obituary.  No life and death dates because a death date states that she's gone and she will never be gone from this earth.  You see, Rafaela Hlinovsky (Chiquita) is still very much alive right now. She is alive in the selflessness and strength in her daughter (Lizette). She is alive in the...

Mar 13, 2024

Everett H. Schurman, age 93, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Lucille F. Schurman, nee Zeilenga.  Loving father of Robert (late Linda) Schurman, William (Vicki) Schurman, Barbara (Dale) DeYoung, Bonnie (Warren) Siebert, and Brian (Debbie) Schurman.  Cherished grandfather of 14 Grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother...

Mar 13, 2024

Joyce M. Barick, nee Yos, age 72, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Beloved wife of David M. Barick. Loving mother of Eric (April) Wasyliw, Randall (Elizabeth) Barick, Steven (Jaime) Barick, and Kevin (Kristen) Barick.  Cherished grandmother of Blake, Connor, Gwyneth, Zofia, Carson, Connor, Jake, Lily, and Violet.  Dear...

Mar 12, 2024

Margaret B. McWhinney, age 98, of St. John, IN, previously of South Holland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Dear sister to the late Marian Ashford and the late Hildreth C. Ashford. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mildreth B. Ashford.

Private family graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery—Albion, Michigan.  Arrangements...

Mar 9, 2024

Denise Marie Van Der Griend, age 74, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Kim Lee Van Der Griend. Loving mother to Brian Niedert, Jeremy Niedert and Matthew Vand Der Griend. Cherished grandmother to Tiffani (Travis) Jabaay, and Justin Van Der Griend and great-grandmother to Addison Jabaay and Hudson Jabaay. Dear sister...

Mar 8, 2024

Mabel L. Gaz, age 95, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lidio Gaz. Loving mother to Jeff (Melodie) Gaz and the late Sandra (Michael) Pollock. Cherished grandmother to Ian Gaz, Chelsea Gaz, and Mitchell Pollock. Preceded om death by parents William and Francis James. Mabel’s presence will be dearly...

Mar 7, 2024

Michael Robert Duckett, age 61 of Sauk Village, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Beloved son of Patricia Duckett (nee Kozlowski) and the late Robert E. Duckett. Loving brother of Mary Duckett-Butler and John (Brooke) Duckett. Cherished uncle of Todd Butler, Martin Butler, Gerry Butler, Nolan Duckett, and Margaret Duckett. Dear cousin and friend to many. Michael...