Walter "Mark" Miller
Jun 17, 2022
Walter “Mark” Miller, age 62, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Kathy Miller, nee Calace. Loving father of Jasen (Natalie) Miller, Tiffany (Terrence) Mayfield, Camren (Jessica) Miller, Samantha Klingen, and Jacob Williams. Cherished grandfather of T.J., Aubree, Savannah, Taylor, and Josie. Son of Max (late Shirley) Miller. Dear brother of...
Elizabeth Anne Figiel
Jun 17, 2022
Elizabeth A. “Liz” Figiel, nee Gartland, age 61, suddenly, late of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Loving mother of Karlie A. Figiel and Kelsie E. Figiel. Proud grandmother of Carter Nicholas Aubuchon. Dear sister of Mary Gartland, Pamela (Bob) Brook, Michelle Gartland, and the late Diane Gartland. Kind aunt of two nieces and one nephew. Preceded...
Gail A. Scher
Jun 17, 2022
Gail A. Scher, nee Gunter, age 66, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Beloved significant other of Guy Hampton. Loving mother of Paul (Jennifer) Scher and Kirstie Scher; step-mother of Maurice Hampton. Cherished grandmother of Bailey and Topanga Scher, Sarai and Sanaya Taylor, Jaiden, Makayla and Josiah Hampton, Cree and Kyi Hampton. Daughter of...
Thomas J. Scolum Jr.
Jun 16, 2022
Thomas J. Scolum Jr., age 79, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Loving brother of Judith Seiler and Louise Ratliff. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Thomas retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Armed Forces. He was loved by many...
Tyrone Whitehead
Jun 16, 2022
Tyrone Whitehead, age 34, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Loving father of Akira Whitehead, Kiyomi Whitehead, and Aries Whitehead. Beloved son of Nancy Roper-Ranzy and Antione Ranzy. Dear brother of Demetrius Jones, Antione Ranzy Jr., and Correy Ranzy. Cherished grandson of Janice (James) Ranzy-Allen and Glenna (Late Albert) Roper. Tyrone will be...
Bruce E. Tobey
Jun 14, 2022
Bruce E. Tobey, age 71, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Beloved husband of Linda C. Tobey, nee Abraham. Loving father of Amy (William) Monroe and Tracy Tobey. Cherished grandfather of Molly, Sean, and Seth. Dear brother of Steve Tobey, Allan “Frosty” Ferrell, and the late Jim Tobey. Also survived by many nieces,...
Elizabeth Diana
Jun 14, 2022
Elizabeth Diana , nee Femminella, age 98, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Stefano Azzara and late John Diana. Devoted mother of Stefanie (Antonio) Porcaro, Lisa (Joseph A.) Kosina, and the late Diego Azzara. Cherished grandmother of Anna (Andy) Akan, Anthony (Natalie) Porcaro,...
Douglas G. Devries
Jun 10, 2022
Douglas G. DeVries, age 88, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022. Dear brother of Marion (Robert) Brenton and Richard (Dorothy) DeVries. Fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three brothers, late John (late “Hon”) DeVries, late Albert (late Irene) DeVries, and the late Adrian (late Jean) DeVries, and by his...
Alaïa Johnson
Jun 10, 2022
Ala Ï a Johnson was born on December 15, 2021 and returned home on Friday, June 10, 2022. Beloved daughter of Elise Pruckler and Octavein Johnson.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162 nd St, South Holland, IL....
Donna Litherland
Jun 9, 2022
Donna Litherland, age 92, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully June 9, 2022. Loving sister of Merry (late Martin) Venn, late Elenora G. Litherland, and the late Harry (late Shirley) Litherland. Cherished aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear daughter of the late Leroy and late Hazel Litherland. Donna was active in the ministries at...
Richard H. Dykstra
Jun 8, 2022
Richard “Dyke” H. Dykstra, 82, of St. John, IN, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
Rich is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; Children: Rick (Joellen), Tami (late Mark) Mulder, and Steve (Dee); Grandchildren: Rich (Amy) Mulder, Andy (Alli) Mulder, Dana (Mitch) Corry, LaRae (Craig) Walker, Sam (Amanda) Dykstra, Jesslyn Dykstra, Luke (Jessica) Dykstra,...
Louis Cisneros
Jun 8, 2022
Louis Cisneros, age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Loving husband of Irene Cisneros, nee Urbano. Devoted father of Lou (Cindy) Cisneros and Paul (Jennifer) Cisneros. Proud grandpa of Ben, Lily, Chastity, and Aaron. Dearest brother of the late Mary Lou (Joe) Sallas, late Robert (Celia) Martinez, late Peter (late Catherine) Sanchez, late Rudolf...
Darlene Kuiken
Jun 8, 2022
Darlene “Mae” Kuiken, nee Wondaal, age 85, of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard Kuiken. Loving mother of Alice (Russell) Boersma, Jacqueline (Mark) DeBoer, and David (Marie) Kuiken. Devoted grandmother of Russell (Rebecca) Boersma, Richard (Brianna) Boersma, Alyce (Travis) Van Drunen, Alexandra (Chris) Rudenga, David Kuiken, Isobella Kuiken, and Sarah Kuiken;...
Mary H. Lustro
Jun 5, 2022
Mary H. Lustro, nee Taylor, age 78, of Sauk Village, IL passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Lustro. Loving mother of Dawn Jorgenson, Frederick W. (Lisa) Lustro Jr., Mary Ann Otis, Karen (Jim) Rambatt, and Amy (James Jr.) Toth. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Janet, and Kayla Jorgenson, Frederick W. III and Justin...
Patrick "P J" Rohe
Jun 4, 2022
Power Ranger Patrick "PJ" Rohe passed away at home in his sleep on June 4, 2022 at the age of 40.
Although he was born in Crestwood, Illinois, he called St. John, Indiana home for decades, where he lived with his mother and father. PJ found happiness in everyday life: cheering on his favorite teams, particularly the...
Arlynn L. Porter
Jun 4, 2022
Arlynn L. Porter, nee Walters, age 85, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Loving mother of Richard (Diane) Porter, David Porter, Timothy (Jean) Porter, and Crystal (Mike) Keilman. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Inez Walters. Arlynn was loved by many and will be...
Kenneth Harold Hamilton
Jun 2, 2022
Kenneth Harold Hamilton, age 82 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 2, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Lynn A. Hamilton. Loving father of Kenneth Scott Hamilton, Steve Hamilton, Patty (Tom) Walker, and Tom (Debbie) Hamilton. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Lester Hamilton.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel,...
George T. Hayes
Jun 1, 2022
George T. Hayes, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Nancy A. Hayes, nee Schiller. Devoted father of Melissa (James) Mangrum and the late Michael Hayes. Proud grandfather of Will and Charlie. Dear brother of William (Patricia) Hayes, Marilyn McDole, Robert Hayes, and Janis (Rick) Bianco; half-brother of Henry...
Richard W. Vree
Jun 1, 2022
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH Richard W. Vree, age 90, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Darlene Vree, nee DeBoer. Dear father of Dave (Sharon) Vree, Dan (Barb) Vree, Paul (Denise) Vree, Sharon (Pete) Golas, and Mary Vree. Step-father of Brian Schoenrock, Renee (Jeff) Swetlik,...
Maria E. Dinicola
May 28, 2022
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Maria E. DiNicola, nee Gonnella, age 77, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Calumet City and South Deering, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Loving wife of 50 years to the late Giulio G. DiNicola. Devoted mother of Lucia (Joseph) Bertrand and Luca DiNicola. Proud grandmother of Cody,...
