Dena M. Ooms
Dec 1, 2025
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Dena M. Ooms, nee DeVries, age 102, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John A. Ooms. Loving mother of Lois Ooms, Robert (Diane) Ooms, William (Pam) Ooms, late infant son John Ooms, and...
Richard "Chic" Alfred Ciancanelli
Nov 27, 2025
Richard “Chic” Ciancanelli, age 72, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Darline Ciancanelli. Loving father of Dawn (John Vidimos) Heldt, Michelle (Lenny) Skrezyna, and John (Jeanie) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Ricky Heldt Jr., Christina (Mike) Wilson, Ryan (Sammi) LoBue, Tiffany (Eddie) Castillo, Alex Davis, Payton Skrezyna, Joshua Davis,...
Linda S. Schuldt
Nov 27, 2025
Linda S. Schuldt, nee Albrecht, age 78, of St. John, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Beloved wife of Terry L. Schuldt. Loving mother of Steve Schuldt, Mark (Jessica) Schuldt, and Julie (John) Hutt. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Tyler, Taryn, Alexis, Charlotte, and Finley. Dear brother of William (Debra “Robbie”) Albrecht. Kind aunt of...
Patricia Ann Woltz
Nov 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Woltz (née Calhoun), age 64, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Patricia was the devoted wife of the late Francis Thomas Woltz and a loving mother to the late Krista Ann Woltz, Christopher Thomas Woltz, Daniel Kennith Woltz, and Genevieve Marguerite Calhoun. Her heart was fullest in the presence of her family, and...
Tammy Ruth Prisco
Nov 26, 2025
Tammy Ruth Prisco nee Archey, age 61, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Loving mother of Lawrence D. (Heather Schultz) Prisco Jr. Cherished fiancé of Randy Tavoletti. Dear sister of Ronnie (late Joyce) Archey. Fond aunt of Kim (late Blazen) Tandaric and Ronnie Archey Jr. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence D. Prisco Sr.,...
Carol A. Winefka
Nov 25, 2025
Carol A. Winefka, nee Zaur, age 89, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Winefka. Loving mother of Steven (Donna) Winefka, Cindy (Edward) Duckworth, and Scott (Cheryl) Winefka. Cherished grandmother of Michael Duckworth, Timothy Duckworth, Kyle (Kelly) Duckworth, Michael (Melanie) Keller, Danny Keller, and Jeff (Jen) Winefka. Great-grandmother of Jackson,...
Ruth J. Kamp
Nov 22, 2025
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Ruth J. Kamp, nee Vollink, age 87, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving mother of Harvey Oosterveen, Jewel (Daniel) Hutt, and the late Gerard Oosterveen; step-mother of Kevin (Gloria) Kamp, Colleen (Randy) Van Prooyen, John (June) Kamp, David (Jan) Kamp, Dawn...
Ida M. Peerbolte
Nov 22, 2025
Ida M. Peerbolte, nee Van Dyke, age 88, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Loving wife of the late John A. “Al” Peerbolte. Devoted mother of Linda (Rick) Herman, John (Lorraine) Peerbolte, and Leanne (Jon) Heiniger. Proud grandmother of Rick (Jen), Tom, Dave Herman, and Kristina (Marvin) Buhle; J.P. and Catrien...
Betty Ann McClain
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Ann McClain, nee, Kupferschmidt, age 96, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John McClain Jr. Loving mother of Mark (Dale) McClain, Kyle (late Laurence) Feder, and Timothy (Kimberly) McClain. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother to nine. Dear sister of the late Charles (late Faye) Kupferschmidt, late Beverly (late...
Patricia A. Queen
Nov 20, 2025
Patricia A. Queen, nee Koester, age 87, of Lynwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Billy Queen. Loving mother of Mark (Nancy) Queen, Marcia Queen, and Michelle (Henry) Trevino. Cherished grandmother of Kelly O’Neill, Jamie Landall, Mark Queen Jr., and Jeremy Trevino. Great-grandmother of Alexis, Kylie, Rook, Mark III, Kendall, Kaiden, Emma, and...
Trent Micheal Myers
Nov 19, 2025
Trent Micheal Myers, age 23, of Beecher, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Cherished grandson of Kim (Dean) Eenigenburg and Lewis (Tracey) Newbury Jr. and great-grandson of Lillian (late Eugene) Knaack. Loving brother of Alysia Amezcua and Alex Castillo. Dear nephew of Katie (Victor) Castro and Zackary Newbury and cousin to Kayden Sewell and Santino Castro. Also survived by...
Ronald W. Stassin
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald W. Stassin, age 84, of DeMotte, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Ronald was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Ann Stassin, nee Coulitsis. They were blessed with three children: Kevin (Vicki) Stassin, Kathrine Gilmore, and Dan (Karen) Stassin. Ronald is survived by his second wife Romayne Pluister Stassin, nee Vander Ploeg, and by...
Santo "Sam" Dal Santo
Nov 17, 2025
Santo “Sam” A. Dal Santo, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Dal Santo, nee Gawronski. Loving father of Gina (late Frederick) Schmidt, Daniel (Laura) Dal Santo, Steven (Kathi) Dal Santo, Robert (Monica) Dal Santo, and Anthony (Elena) Dal Santo. Cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 9. Dear...
Craig Alan Porter
Nov 17, 2025
Craig Alan Porter, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, lived life fully with a twinkle in his eye. A whole world was contained in that twinkle: joy, generosity, humor, kindness, confidence, love. Known for his infectious laugh and jovial wit, he spent his days seamlessly dancing between profound conversations and good-hearted teasing; his natural warmth and playful nature were universally loved.
Craig adored...
Robert R. Beatty
Nov 15, 2025
Robert R. “Bob” Beatty, age 84, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 15, 2025. Loving husband of the late Susan I. Beatty, nee Sowinski. Devoted father of Gregory (Karen) Beatty and the late Christine Beatty. Proud grandfather of Courtney Beatty. Dear brother of Ellen (Paul) Sowinski. Kind uncle and great-uncle of several nieces and...
Dennis Allen Jacobs
Nov 12, 2025
Dennis Allen Jacobs, age 73, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Father of Robert (Cathy) Jacobs. Grandfather of Brendan, Caleb, Aiden, and the late Aria. Brother of James (Sandra) Jacobs, Marvin (Antoinette “Toni”) Jacobs, and the late Robert Jacobs. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Jennie Jacobs
Private services...
Patricia Louise Wilson
Nov 12, 2025
Patricia Louise Wilson nee Bieronski, age 90, of Momence, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Keith W. Wilson. Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Popolla, Phillip (Lisa) Wilson, Laura (Chris) Berner, Stephen Wilson and Adam Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Bobby (Cora), Michelle (Dan), Rick, Jake and great-grandmother of Evangeline, Helena, Maddy, Ryan, Alexandra and...
Isabel Garcia Puente
Nov 12, 2025
Isabel Garcia Puente, age 96, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Sofia C. Puente. Loving father of the late Jaime (Nola) Puente and Cynthia (Daniel) Garcia. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Jason) Weeks, Adrian Puente, Reyna (Christopher) Styles, Neicy (Charlie) O’Malley, Cory Matczak, David (the late Leslie) Garcia, Daniel (Justine) Garcia, Jacob Garcia...
Glenda Faye Selvage
Nov 12, 2025
Glenda Faye Selvage, age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dear friend of Deborah (Rick) Bates. Preceded in death by her parents Larkin and Hester (nee Barnett) Wells. Glenda loved to dance to country western music. She will be dearly missed.
Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs...
Jesus Angel Sanchez
Nov 11, 2025
Jesus Angel Sanchez, age 40, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Loving son of Jose and Graciela Sanchez. Dear brother of Elsa (Marco) Recio, Linda (Jose) Avila, and Gracie (Juan) Magana. Kind uncle to Angel, Marco, Gio, Briana, Angela, Ariana, Emily, Christian, Hunter, Sebastian, Juan Felipe, Sophia, and great-nieces and nephews Luca, Jessah, Solana, Aaliyahs,...
