Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2023

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Talena Marie (Bulthuis) Van Drunen July 22, 1923...

Dec 25, 2023

James N. Dunn, age 81, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Janette Dunn nee Roesner. Loving father of Edward (Joan) Dunn, Wanda (Pat) O’Hara and Brian (Debbie) Dunn and cherished stepfather of Linda (Jack) Todd, Lauriann Mancha, K.C. (Tammy) Eiermann, Michael (Lauri Bettress) Eiermann, Pam (Mark) Fedor, and Donna (Wendy) Dunn. Adoring...

Dec 25, 2023

The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook  page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH

Howard A. DeYoung, age 88, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023.  Husband of Cornelia DeYoung, nee Beeze, and the late Betty Jean DeYoung, nee Aggen.  Father of Alan (Julia) DeYoung, Lisa (Rick) Triemstra, Laura (John) Veldhuizen, Russell (Julie) DeYoung,...

Dec 25, 2023

Brandi L. Melendez, nee Pfeifer, age 49, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.  Wife of Robert Melendez.  Devoted mother of Brent and Bradley Melendez.  Loving daughter of Nancy (late Willis “Bill”) Lagestee and Ronald (Lin) Pfeifer.  Dear sister of Ronald Pfeifer Jr.; half-sister of Tyyler Lagestee; step-sister of Vaughn (Linda) Lagestee, Valerie Lagestee, and Michelle (Rob)...

Dec 25, 2023

Thomas Allen, age 72, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. Loving father of Victoria Lal and Dawn (Jorge) Pina.  Cherished grandfather of Julia, Maya, Luciana, Ruby, and Benicio.  Preceded in death by his parents Robert Allen and Pearl Allen.  Thomas was a United States Navy Veteran.  Thomas was loved by many and will be dearly...

Dec 24, 2023

The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH

Lois Van Vuren, nee Lorenz, age 92, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Carl Van Vuren, and the loving mother of Richard Van Vuren, Ann (Douglas) Jorgensen, and Donna (Teddy) DeGraff.  Beloved grandmother of Richard...

Dec 23, 2023

Douglas A. Bruinsma, age 61, of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. Loving husband of Lynn C. Bruinsma, nee Van Baren. Devoted father of Victoria (fiancé Kurtis Van Kuiken) Bruinsma, and Cassandra Bruinsma.  Dearest son of the late Lewis Bruinsma and  Phyllis (Late Melvin) DeBoer. Dear brother of Don (Jann) Bruinsma, Debbie (Paul) DeYoung, and Duane (Mary)...

Dec 21, 2023

Gerald Lee Wagner, age 75 of Seminole, FL (formerly of Lake Village, Indiana) passed away December 21, 2023. Life partner of the late Martha Ann Catlin Wagner. Proud father of Jerod Lee Wagner; Nathan Lee (Windy) Wagner; Megan (Josh Brugger) Wagner; Margo Wagner; Myia Wagner. Loving grandfather of Dillon Lee Wagner; Colton Lee Wagner; Colin Lee Wagner; Eloise Brugger;...

Dec 21, 2023

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Louise E. Allen, nee Vander Zee, age 84, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late David C. Allen.  Loving mother of David (Donna) Allen Jr., Douglas (Amy) Allen, Daniel (Nadia) Allen, and Linda (David) Heyboer.  ...

Dec 20, 2023

Joseph M. Bender, age 59, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Loving husband of Gina Suzanne Bender, nee Rife. Devoted father of Allison Suzanne, Anna Joy, and Jacob Joseph Bender.  Dearest son of the late Jacqueline Bender and late George Bender.  Dear brother of Thomas (Patricia) Bender, Gary (Terry) Bender, Judith (Antonio) Sanchez, Daniel, Donald,...

Dec 19, 2023

Terese M. Bentle, nee Rusin, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald H. Bentle.  Loving mother of Celine (Raphael) Bess, Sally (Ira) Walsh, Ronnie (Dawn) Bentle, Todd (Joellen) Bentle, Tammy (Daniel) Bentle, and the late infant Michael Scott Bentle.  Cherished grandmother of Amy (Robert Gunn), Joseph,...

Dec 19, 2023

NOTE: CHANGE IN DATE OF SERVICE DUE TO THE PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS

Alice Kats, nee DeYoung, age 97, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald Kats. Loving mother of Kathleen (Clifton) Rhodes, Susan (David) VanDyken, Jane (David) Adams, and Leonard (Rebecca...

Dec 19, 2023

Sandra J. Tinsley, nee Moore, age 85, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Stanley Tinsley.  Devoted mother of Stanley (Lorrie) Tinsley, and James (Cathy) Tinsley.  Proud grandmother of Kayla (Derek) Wolf, Stan Logan, Olivia, Jack, Eric, and Tommy.  Dearest sister of David (late Carol) Moore, Bob (Kathy) Newbould, and...

Dec 18, 2023

Dorothy June Van Mynen, nee Bruegmann, age 95, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Van Mynen. Loving mother of Norma Allen and Warren (Christine) Van Mynen.  Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Jennifer) Allen, Christopher (Julie Przybyla) Allen, David Allen, Renee (Jason) Hoffman, Dawn Van Mynen, Jeffrey (Corrie) Van...

Dec 18, 2023

Dominic J. Cristelli, age 80, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Judy Cristelli nee Hindmon. Cherished brother of the late Roseann Torkelsen, Annette (late Richard) Corradetti, Philip (Caralie) Cristelli and Anna Cristelli-Willett. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law of Lisa Hindmon. Devoted son of the late Dominic...

Dec 18, 2023

Robert G. Stokey III, age 79, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of Lois Stokey, nee Behan.  Loving father of Robert (Erin) Stokey, Gregory (Karen) Stokey, Kimberlee (Brian) Knight, Thomas (Jody) Novak, Ashley Reinike, and the late Deanna Baziw.  Devoted grandfather of  Andrew, Joseph...

Dec 17, 2023

Kevin E. Reiners, age 58, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Cherished son of Wilma and Edgar Reiners. Loving brother of Sharon (late Larry) Browne, Debbie (Doug) Blake, and Mark Reiners. Proud uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Kevin will be remembered for his soft heart and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed playing...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul M. Knapczyk, age 67, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Loving father of Angela (Theodore) Ciciora. Proud grandfather of Angela and Alex.  Dear brother of Edward (Jane) Knapczyk and Darlene (Eddie) Aguila.  Kind uncle of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lorraine Knapczyk.

Paul was an...

Dec 17, 2023

Gene Frank Walker, age 76, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Beloved husband to Patricia Walker, nee Clarke. Loving father to Eugene (Lisa) Walker, Diane (Todd) Fouts, Kate (Mike) Kincaid, Jeff (Lisa) Walker, and Pete (Lauren) Walker. Adoring grandfather to Chloe, Kyle (fiancée Alexis), Ryan, Evan, Sean (fiancée Journey), Justin,...

Dec 15, 2023

Duane L. Westerhoff, age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away, peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carol Westerhoff, nee Stahlmann.  Loving father of Brian (Courtney) Westerhoff, Corey (Molly) Westerhoff, Joel (Brooke) Westerhoff, and Allison Westerhoff.  Devoted grandfather of Zach, Alex, Jacob, and Zachery.  Dear brother of the late Allen (Norma) Westerhoff, late Harry “Bud” Westerhoff,...