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Robert Dale Wells

Robert Dale Wells

Oct 12, 2023

Robert Dale Wells, age 71, of University Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years of Rita Wells. Loving father of Bridgette (Steven) Camp, John Scalzo, and Robert (Shanel) Wells. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Kimm) Brzezniak, Joseph (Cinthya) Brzezniak, and Taylor Wells and great-grandfather of Thiago Brzezniak. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Donna M Zeszutko

Donna M Zeszutko

Oct 12, 2023

Donna Zeszutko (Miller), a long time Steger, IL resident, passed away in her home on October 12, 2023 at the age of 77.

Donna was known for her kindness and making anyone laugh who she met. She was a community Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, and Friend; filling the role of someone you never knew you needed...

Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook

Oct 12, 2023

VIEW THE LIVESTREAM HERE: BARBARA COOK FUNERAL SERVICE

Barbara Cook, nee Marquardt, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Cook.  Loving mother of Glenn Cook, Scott (late Ann) Cook, and the late Jeffrey Paul Cook.  Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and...

Gordon Payovich

Gordon Payovich

Oct 12, 2023

Gordon Payovich, age 75, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023. Devoted and loving husband for 50 years to Kathleen Payovich, nee Sobczynski. Cherished and doting father to Steve (Jennifer) Payovich, and Kristen (David) Popiolek. Proud grandfather (Grampy) of Robert, Reid, and Tyler. Brother to Peter Payovich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chad...

Penny E. Deren

Penny E. Deren

Oct 10, 2023

Penny E. Deren, nee Griffin, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Loving wife of Roger Deren.  Devoted mother of Nicole (Stephan) Pochron and Timothy (Rachel) Deren.  Cherished Mema of Anthony and Brenden Pochron, Caleb, Ryan, Lilly, and Grace Deren.  Dear sister of Michael (Debbie) Griffin, Becky (late Earl) Willoughby, Kim (John) Fernandez, Chris Griffin,...

Donald K. Spender

Donald K. Spender

Oct 10, 2023

Donald K. Spender, age 63, of Dyer, IN, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Loving husband of Cynthia Spender, nee Verhagen.  Devoted father of Michael (Nicole) Spender, Melissa (Karl) Marx, and Marc (Lauren) Spender.  Cherished grandfather of Stella, Camreigh, Anna, Klara, and Dean. Dear brother of Larry (Sandi) Spender and Linda (Jerry) Tessarolo.  ...

George A. De Vries

George A. De Vries

Oct 10, 2023

Click here to view the livestream of the funeral service https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH George Allan De Vries went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 75. George was born in Chicago (Roseland), IL to George and Dorothy De Vries and was the oldest of 3 children. He graduated from Chicago Christian High School in...

Paul M. Strand

Paul M. Strand

Oct 9, 2023

Paul M. Strand, age 78, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carol Strand, nee Fleischer.  Loving brother of Ronald Strand and Douglas (John Bell) Strand. Brother-in-law of John (Judith) Fleischer, Gayle (Roger) Rollins, and Lynne (Douglas) Stebbins.  Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his...

Eleanor "June" Dahlman

Eleanor "June" Dahlman

Oct 7, 2023

The Funeral Service for June will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.  Livestream will begin after the first song around  10:00 a.m. (central time).   The video will not appear on the page until  10:00 a.m. Follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel

Eleanor “June” Dahlman, age 95, of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7th,...

Linda S. Schoon

Linda S. Schoon

Oct 7, 2023

Linda S. Schoon, nee Van Til, age 70, of Highland, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Kenneth Schoon. Loving mother of  David (Lisa) Schoon, Nicole (Jason) Smit, and Mark (Amanda) Schoon.  Loving and caring grandmother of Lainey, Bryson, Oliver, Simon, Ari, Leo, Saya, and Andre. Dear sister...

Matthew Gabryszak

Matthew Gabryszak

Oct 7, 2023

Matthew Gabryszak, age 60, late of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023.  Loving husband of Alicia Gabryszak, nee Aleman.  Devoted father of Jaime (Kevin) Heath, and Jeremy Gabryszak.  Proud grandfather of Hailey, Hunter, and Harper Heath.  Dear brother of David Lindsey, Pamela Halpin, Debra Lindsey, Andrew Gabryszak, the late James Lindsey, and the late Monica...

Marilyn Deyoung

Marilyn Deyoung

Oct 5, 2023

Marilyn DeYoung, nee Hoekstra, age 77, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Loving wife of Peter DeYoung.  Devoted mother of Linda (late Kenneth) Postma, Lori (John) Billstrand, Eileen (John) Bonnema.  Cherished grandmother of Justine (Samuel) Vroom, Shane Postma, Alec Billstrand, Kaelyn Billstrand, Danielle (Vance) Venhuizen, Jaclene Bonnema, and Kylie...

Charles Roy Carrillo

Charles Roy Carrillo

Oct 5, 2023

Charles Roy Carrillo, age 77, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Loving father of Michael (Shannon) Carrillo and Deborah (late Todd) Allen. Cherished grandfather of Kristine (Mike), Michael (Brittany), Jessica (James), Tiffany, Nicholas and the late Jeffrey and great-grandfather of Gabriel, Faith, Jacob, Rain, M’Kenzi, Leila, Micah, James, Chase, Reya, Chelsea, Olivia and Jessica. Dear...

Margaret Tromp

Margaret Tromp

Oct 5, 2023

Margaret Tromp, nee Sterk, age 92, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Nelson L. Tromp.  Devoted mother of Larry Allen (Marcia) Tromp, Cheryl Lynn (Mark) Brandmueller, and Cindy Joy (Scott) Lawbaugh.  Proud grandmother of Allen (Scarlett) Tromp, Vicki Garrett, John (Kia) Ganz, Melissa (Eric) Foster, and Mark Tromp; great-grandmother of...

Jerry A. Dekker

Jerry A. Dekker

Oct 5, 2023

Jerry A. Dekker, age 69 of Waunakee, WI, formerly of Holland, MI and Lansing, IL went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Dianne Dekker, nee Jansma.  Loving father of Stacie (Alexey Mohr) Dekker and Amanda (Cameron) Friday.  Devoted grandfather of Isabelle Friday and Anna Mohr.  Dear brother of Cindy (Richard) Conybear...

June Audrey Ettema

June Audrey Ettema

Oct 1, 2023

June Audrey Ettema, nee Boersma, age 90, of St. John, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Calvin James Ettema.  Loving mother of Kay (Ron) Ranola.  Cherished grandmother of Nick, Jake, and Vince.  Dear sister of James (Susan) Boersma and the late Carol...

Anthony Wayne Waserman

Anthony Wayne Waserman

Oct 1, 2023

Anthony Wayne Waserman, age 54, of Beecher, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Loving father of Taylor Gutowski. Dear cousin of Lisa Smith. Anthony worked for Ford Motor Co. as a forklift operator and was in the veterans committee, he also operated his own business as a handyman in the local area. He was a kind hearted...

Joseph F. Mucharski

Joseph F. Mucharski

Oct 1, 2023

Joseph F. Mucharski, retired C.P.D., age 87, late of Schererville, IN, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Loving husband of 62 years of Margaret Mucharski, nee Smierciak.  Devoted father of Cathy (Brian) Mahoney, Linda Presley, and Michael (Kimberly) Mucharski.  Proud grandfather of Stephan, Christopher, Margaret, Billy, Gerry, Angie, Leah,...

Emeline "Mickey" Marie Poelstra-Pickands

Emeline "Mickey" Marie Poelstra-Pickands

Oct 1, 2023

Emeline “Mickey” Marie Poelstra-Pickands, age 82, of Crete, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Pickands and the late Gary Poelstra. Loving mother of Beth (John) Jemilo and the late Brian Poelstra and step-mother of Cary (Rebecca) Pickands and Scott (Kim) Pickands. Cherished grandmother of Lynsey, Garrett, Gavin, Scott Logan, Chad, the late...

Antonio B Trejo

Antonio B Trejo

Oct 1, 2023

Antonio B. Trejo, age 87 of South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Trejo nee Gonzales. Loving father of Mark Anthony Trejo, Wandy L. (Tomas) Del Toro Jr., late Mario Trejo, late Diana Trejo,  Anthony G. Trejo Jr., and Lorenzo Trejo. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren....

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