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Louis Cisneros

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maria E. Dinicola

May 28, 2022

View Maria's funeral Mass here

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,...

Chad D. Downing

Chad D. Downing

May 28, 2022

Chad D. Downing, age 51, of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.  Loving father of Amber Downing and Samantha Downing.  Preceded in death by his parents William S. and Carol Downing.  Chad had many friends at work and at Uncle John’s Flea Market in Cedar Lake.  Chad was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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Mary E Plein

Mary E Plein

May 27, 2022

Mary E. Plein, nee Pluta, age 78, of Momence, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Beloved mother of the late Terri Plein. Dear sister of Patty (Bob) Ferrias, and the late Shirley (Michael) Gronsky. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Caring daughter of the late Stanley and late Evelyn Dimwiddie-Pluta. Her love and friendship...

John J. Lagestee

John J. Lagestee

May 26, 2022

Click the following link to view the livestream of the funeral service for John Lagestee: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/

John J. Lagestee, age 96, of Dyer, Indiana, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-one years: Dolly (Korsten), son-in-law Daniel Dykstra and infant...

Pamela Susan Jones

Pamela Susan Jones

May 26, 2022

Pamela Susan Jones nee Wichman, age 64, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Beloved wife of James Jones. Loving mother of Kevin Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald & Elizabeth Wichman and her brother Scott Wichman. Pamela was a long-time resident of Steger, Illinois. She worked at Eagle Country Market...

Barry Leroy Baker

Barry Leroy Baker

May 23, 2022

Barry Leroy Baker, age 59, of Park Forest, Illinois passed away suddenly on Monday, May 23, 2022. Beloved husband of Julia Baker, nee Armstrong. Loving father of Amanda Baker and Arianna Helmken; step-father of Brandon Little, Ian Little and Chelsea Little. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Adalyn, Hailey, Christian, Olivia, Lincoln, and Idris. Dear brother of Mona (Kevin) Case. Fond...

Wayne A. Anderson

Wayne A. Anderson

May 21, 2022

Wayne A. Anderson, age 77, of Dyer, IN went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21, 2022.  Beloved husband of Karen Anderson, nee Blank.  Dear father of Bekki (Glenn) Van Deursen, Betsy (Brian) Arney, Aaron (Kari) Anderson, Jason (Lisa) Anderson, and Amanda Anderson.  Loving grandfather of Collin (Jessica) Zackavec, Kelsey Van Deursen, Bradley Van Deursen, Maura...

Frances M. Tavernaro

Frances M. Tavernaro

May 20, 2022

Frances M. Tavernaro, nee Kasman, age 87, of Lansing, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, May 20, 2022.  Loving mother of Andrea (James) Hines, Gino Tavernaro, and the late Michael Angelo Tavernaro.  Dear grandmother of James (Rachel) Hines Jr. and Nicole Hines; great-grandmother of Emily (William) Stair, Quinten Hines, Autumn Hines, and Riley Hines; and great-great grandmother of James...

Janet J. James

Janet J. James

May 20, 2022

Janet J. James, nee Tilley, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Beloved mother of Jan Nielsen, Kim James, Lynn Peterson, Brad James, and Lisa Sorensen. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Sarah) Nielsen, late Shawn Brewster, John DeFrank, Christopher (Michele) DeFrank, Randall Peterson, Nicholas James, Miranda Jefferson, and McKoy Webb. Great grandmother...

Kathleen Ann Grummer

Kathleen Ann Grummer

May 18, 2022

Kathleen A. Grummer, nee Rushin, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Loving mother of Carrie (Ed) Cook and the late Stephanie Grummer.  Proud Busha of Peyton (Kirsten Thomas) Hicks, Brianna Cook, and Braedon Cook.  Dear sister of John (Barbara) Rushin.  Kind aunt of Alysson and Aaron (Kaori) Rushin.  Preceded in death by...

Irene E. Kobus

Irene E. Kobus

May 17, 2022

Irene E. Kobus, nee Nagy, age 92, of Lansing, IL, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Raymond J. Kobus, Sr.  Most loving mother of Kathleen Boller, Janice Sausman, and the late Raymond (Carol) Kobus, Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Brian) Majestic, Amanda Boller, Craig (Cassie Petoskey)...

Betty J. Alexander

Betty J. Alexander

May 17, 2022

Betty J. Alexander, nee Wondaal, age 96,  passed away May 17, 2022 in Lawton, MI.  Beloved wife of the late George Alexander.  Loving mother of Nancy (late Richard) Korzyniewski and Joan (Dan) Fennema.  Cherished grandmother of five; great-grandmother of ten.  Dear sister of Doris (late Carl) Bussema and Martin (Norma) Wondaal, and sister-in-law of George Schaaf.  Betty...

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