Obituary Listing

Aug 17, 2023

Alex Justin “Bert” Salgado, age 58, of Calumet City, IL, suddenly, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023.  Dear brother of Claudio, Agustin (Josefina), Julia, Tina, Juan (Lorna), Rob, Guillermina, Arturo Jr. (Theresa), and the late Bonifacio (Cristina) Salgado.  Kind uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his loving parents Arturo and Sofia Salgado.

Aug 13, 2023

Daniel J. Zeman, age 48, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Loving father of Max Zeman, Ruby Zeman, Francesca Zeman and Daniel J. Zeman II. Cherished son of Linda and Gerald Zeman. Dear brother of Mark (Tena) Zeman, Christopher (Gina) Zeman and Gayle Wheeler. Daniel will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him....

Aug 13, 2023

Gary Michael Hakes, age 64, late of Peoria, AZ, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.  Beloved husband of Lindy Hakes, nee Ruffolo.  Devoted father of the late JD Hakes.

Visitation Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.  Visitation  Friday, August...

Aug 11, 2023

Marjorie R. Pluskota, nee Ayers, age 81, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Beloved wife of 63 years to Robert W. Pluskota.  Loving mother of John (Joanne) Pluskota, Michelle (Steven) Feilen, late Robert Jr. (Tammie) Pluskota, and the late Michael L. Pluskota. Cherished grandmother of Shauna, Joseph, Jenna (Andrew) Tinch, Nick, Jarod, Caleb,...

Aug 11, 2023

David A. Niven, born November 1st, 1956, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 11th, 2023. After a 17 month long battle with stage 4 lung cancer, David was welcomed into Heaven by his wife, Mary Bernadette Niven, whom he married on November 11th, 1978, his father and mother Donald and Doris Niven (Raber) and...

Aug 9, 2023

Marla Pearl Holmes, nee Deschand, age 83 of Crown Point, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Johnny Holmes.  Loving mother of Virgil (Jennifer) Holmes and Valerie (Donald) Hartkoorn and the late Vickie Sue Holmes. Proud grandmother of Jordan Hartkoorn and Dana (Joe) Zumpf and great-grandmother of Roxanne Zumpf....

Aug 6, 2023

Carol Ann Baker, age 72, of Lynwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Loving mother of Annette (Donald) Foster. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth Hopper, James Hopper, Travis Hopper, Danielle Ortiz, Daniel Perez, Alicia Flores, Armando Flores, Sarah Baker, and Savannah Baker. Carol was preceded in death by her children Michael Baker and Melissa Baker, her siblings...

Aug 5, 2023

Clayton Thane Rife, Jr., age 76, of St. John, IN, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of Brenda Jean Rife, nee Denton. Loving father of Gina (Joseph) Bender and the late Wendy Rife-Roche. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Alli, and Jacob Rife, Cortney (Alex) Gikas, and Tori Roche;  great-grandfather of Christina Gikas. Dear brother of Mary...

Aug 5, 2023

James Kasper, age 85, of Crete, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Grace Kasper (nee Kuiper). Devoted father of Albert (Carol) Kasper, Janet Kasper and James (Terri) Kasper; devoted grandfather of Ashley Kasper (Austin Schleder), Joel Kasper, Mackenzie (Kevin) O’Brien, Madeline (Christian) Catania, and Kelsie Kasper. Dear brother of Janey (Hero) Tameling.  ...

Aug 4, 2023

George Ortega, age 65, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Kimberly Ortega, nee Frundle. Dearest brother of Rosalinda Ortega, Ramon (Mary) Ortega, Jose (Christine) Ortega, Tony (Maria) Ortega, Susan (late Joseph) Mudy, and the late David Ortega; brother-in-law of Neal (late Joellyn) Frundle. Loving uncle of Tony Jr., Ray, Tomas, Nina Ortega,...

Aug 3, 2023

Cameron Webster Sr., age 53, of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Devoted father of Alexis Webster, Brandon Webster, and Cameron Webster Jr. Loving son of James and the late Diana Webster. Cherished grandson of Annie Ruth Brown; grandfather of Athena Martin. Dear brother of Sonja Webster, James Webster, and Kim Lindsey. Cameron was loved by many...

Aug 1, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Randall Joseph De Salvo of Dyer. Randy was a caring husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly and far too soon on August 1, 2023 at age 60.

Randy was born to Russell and MaryAnn De Salvo on August 31, 1962. He...

Jul 31, 2023

Alice A. Rios (Stripeik), age 71, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, 2023. Loving mother of John (Deanna) Rios. Cherished grandmother of Amber, Lilly and Eli. Dear sister of Thomas (Susie) Stripeik and Margaret Stripeik. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Mario Rios, her daughter Charlotte Shelton and her parents...

Jul 31, 2023

Larry W. Vander Wall, age 77, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2023. Beloved husband of Donna Vander Wall, nee Fennema. Loving father of Darlene Propst, Laurene (Larry) Stephens, and Peter (Rachel) Vander Wall. Cherished grandfather of Clayton, Curtis, Cole, Eli, Evan, Peter, Katherine, Madeline, Teshome, Isabella, Charlotte, Silas and Anneliese. Dear...

Jul 30, 2023

The funeral service will be livestreamed from our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH beginning at 10:55 a.m. Darrell G. Kirk Sr. (his friends called him “Roadkill”) age 84, of Valparaiso, IN, was born February 3, 1939 and passed away July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. Kirk. Loving father of Darrell (Beth Devereaux) Kirk Jr., the late Ronald Kirk,...

Jul 30, 2023

Regina Josephine Lewis, nee Swiatnicki, age 102, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Lewis. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Marilynne) Lewis. Cherished grandmother of Donna (Matt) Block and Michael C. Lewis. Great grandmother of Amber Rich, Peyton Rich, David Rich, Danica Block, Matthew Block, Gabrielle Block, Samantha Block,...

Jul 29, 2023

Leonard "Leo" V. Skrezyna, of Steger, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Beloved husband to the late Rita A. Skrezyna. Loving father of Laura Skrezyna, Lenny (Michelle) Skrezyna, Vincent Skrezyna, Renee (Pete) Zorica, Daniel (Lori) Skrezyna, Deanna Skrezyna, Rick Skrezyna, and the late Tina Skrezyna. Devoted grandfather of Tiffany (Edward) Castillo,...

Jul 29, 2023

Effie W. Dykstra, nee Visser, age 98, of Elmhurst, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Case Dykstra.  Loving mother of Jan (Al) Diepstra, William (Melissa) Dykstra, and the late Jim Dykstra.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew Dykstra, Jamie Villareal,  Jason Diepstra, Ryan (Laura) Diepstra, Nathan (Amy) Diepstra, Nathan...

Jul 28, 2023

Barbara A. Wegner, nee Warmelink, age 85, of Dyer, IN, formerly a longtime resident of South Holland, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Wendell A. Wegner.  Loving mother of Lisa (Jim) Morris, Rob (Michelle) Wegner, and the late infant Cynthia Annette Wegner.  Proud grandmother of Joshua...

Jul 26, 2023

Charlene D. Haan-Mullen, nee Ippel, age 92, of Barrington Hills, IL formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of George Mullen and the late Lewis Haan.  Loving mother of Sherry (late Dan Glass) Haan, Lewis R. (Pamela) Haan, Lynn (John) Brink, Gayle (Randy) Reinsma and Lorraine Haan.  Devoted grandmother of Brandon (Sarah) Haan, Shannon...