Beth E. Wierzbicki
May 12, 2025
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH Beth E. Wierzbicki, nee Kulberg, age 67, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Loving mother of Alison (Tony) Scott, Molly (Eddie Martinez) Wierzbicki, and Evan (Rebecca Kazi) Wierzbicki. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Julius, Arlo and Rebel. Dear sister of Steven Kulberg and Sarah...
Barbara A. Mandel
May 11, 2025
Barbara A. Mandel, nee Tucker, age 78, of Beecher, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Beloved wife of Rev. Warren G. Mandel. Loving mother of Rebecca Mandel and Jonathan Mandel. Dear sister of the late Alan Tucker. Preceded in death by her parents John and Lois Tucker. Barbara was loved by all...
Dale A. Dekker
May 7, 2025
Dale A. Dekker, age 72, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Loving father of Melissa Kenney, Derek (Kali) Dekker, and Cary Dekker. Proud grandfather of Kirsten and Cameron. Devoted son of Irene and the late Arnold Dekker. Dear brother of the late Lou (Lori) Dekker, late Arnold Wayne “Butch” (late Halina) Dekker, and David (Brenda)...
James D. Laskarin
May 6, 2025
James D. Laskarin, age 92, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Josephine Laskarin, nee Machura. Loving father of Dr. Lisa Laskarin and the late David John Laskarin. Grandfather of the late Mark Laskarin. Dear brother of Shirley (late Edward) Novak, the late Joseph (late Ann) Laskarin, late John (late Margaret) Laskarin,...
James Wayne Huizenga
May 6, 2025
James Wayne Huizenga, age 68, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Beloved brother of Henry J. (late Marsha), and sister and brother-in-law Marilou and Kevin Ooms. Cherished uncle of Kevin Huizenga, Doug and Lisa Vander Molen, Julie Ooms, Sara and Jonathan Ellison, Justin and Amanda Ooms. Dear great-uncle to Ella,...
Ann C. Stepanian
May 2, 2025
Ann C. Stepanian, nee Hearne, age 63, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, May 2, 2025. Loving wife of Brian Stepanian. Devoted mother of Ben Stepanian, John (Kelly) Stepanian, Megan (Brett) Stepanian, Sally Stepanian, and Katherine Stepanian. Cherished grandma of Mila, Finley, and future baby Stepanian. Precious daughter...
Dwight Arthur Childress
May 1, 2025
Dwight Arthur Childress was born on September 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL, to James and Sena Childress. He was the fifth of six siblings. In 1970, at the age of six, his family moved from Chicago’s inner city to suburban Dolton, IL. Dwight was active in the community he played baseball and joined cub scouts and was confirmed as...
Gerald A. Mc Hugh
Apr 30, 2025
Gerald Arthur McHugh, age 82, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL passed away, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Loving father of Sarah McHugh. Dear brother of Catherine (late Ray) Rossi, and Mary Ann (late Rudy) LaRotunda. Loving uncle of Colleen (James) Toney, Ray (Lynn) Rossi, Carleen Miketinas, Joshua Miketinas, Cathleen McHugh, Skylar Claussen, and Paul Claussen....
Maria S. Acevedo
Apr 29, 2025
Maria Acevedo, age 86, of Glenwood, IL, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Anacleto Acevedo. Devoted mother of Ricardo Acevedo, Daniel Acevedo, Juan Acevedo, and Alicia (Joel) Oliva. Proud grandmother of Christina Acevedo, Rosita Acevedo, Teresa Acevedo, Ariel Acevedo, Daniel Acevedo Jr., Andrew Acevedo, Clara Rosa Molina, Anna Cecilia Melendrez,...
Terry L. Lafond
Apr 28, 2025
Terry L. LaFond, age 70, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved husband for 39 years of Margaret “Peggy” LaFond nee Creighton. Loving father of Heather, Haley, Tricia and Aaron. Dear brother of Linda, Duane and Maurice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Jean and Clinton LaFond and his...
Douglas Paul Blankenberger
Apr 28, 2025
Douglas Paul Blankenberger, age 73, of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Helen Blankenberger nee Bijak. Loving father of Joseph Paul Blankenberger, Anna Catherine (Joe) Sampley, Michael John (Erin) Blankenberger and Emily Rose (Aaron Edwards) Blankenberger. Cherished Opa of Brynne Mason, Lukas Blankenberger, Eleanor Blankenberger, Stella Sampley and Judah Sampley. Dear...
Gayle B. Simnick
Apr 28, 2025
Gayle B. Simnick, nee Grosskurth, age 88, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Albert Simnick. Loving mother of Brian Simnick, the late Keith Simnick, Christopher (Rick Rhinehart) Simnick, the late David Simnick, Mary Ann Simnick, Martha (Jack) Dal Santo, Peter Simnick, and Cathy Simnick. Devoted grandmother of Keith Brown, Albert...
Joan W. Richmond
Apr 27, 2025
Joan W. Richmond, nee Salapski, age 89, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Beloved wife of Allen Richmond. Loving mother of Nancy (James) Bathurst, Susan (Tim) Hartwell, and Jan (Howard) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Kathy Bathurst, Michael Bathurst, Dayne (Nicole) Hartwell, Jennifer Bendy, Andrew (Nicole) Smith, Rachel (Kyle) Norris, Jeremy Bendy, Whitney...
Anthony C. Williams
Apr 27, 2025
Anthony Cortez Williams, age 54, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Loving father of Etura Williams, Anthony (Lindsay) Williams II, and Cryslynn Williams. Proud grandfather of Eliana Williams. Loving son of Beverly and the late Donald McQuerry. Dear brother of the late Lynette McQuerry, Kim (Wesley) Wright, Francine McQuerry, Cynthia Baring, Jackie Ewing,...
Mary Ellen Kaericher
Apr 26, 2025
Mary Ellen Kaericher nee Slunaker, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Gene A. (Marianne) Kaericher, Gerald L. Kaericher and Vicky (Robert) Pigman. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Gene D. Kaericher, her daughter...
Josephine Casner
Apr 25, 2025
Josephine Casner, age 86, of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Casner Sr. Loving mother of Ken (Claudia) Casner Jr. and Joe (Lisa) Casner. Cherished Nonna of Julia Casner and Michael Casner. Dear sister of Joseph (late Helen) Ferrantelli, late Michael Ferrantelli, late Catherine (Anton) Perniciaro, late Paul (late...
Kenneth Lee Czaja
Apr 24, 2025
Kenneth Lee Czaja, age 73, of St. John, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Debra R. Czaja, nee Devine. Loving father of Julia (Michael) Dornseif and Ryan (Megan) Czaja. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Max and Nathan. Dear brother of Scott (Kathy) Czaja and Claude (Carla) Czaja. Kind uncle of several nieces and...
Martin S Morris Jr.
Apr 23, 2025
Martin Morris Jr, age 94, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. Dearly devoted husband of 63 years to the late Janice G. Morris, nee Polizzotto. Loving father of Charles (Cathy) Morris, Jon (Lourdes Gomez) Morris, and James Morris. Cherished grandfather of Megan (Trevor) Miller, Michael Morris, and Annie (Matt) Harmon. Great-grandfather of Everett...
Loretta J Lugo
Apr 21, 2025
Loretta J. Lugo, age 79, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Loving mother of Jesse (Kathy) Lugo, Shawn Lugo, and Tony Skold. Cherished grandmother of Devon Skold and Mason Carrera. Dear sister of Nancy, Hazel and Linda. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Goss-Williams. Loretta will be...
Sharon M Roeder
Apr 20, 2025
Sharon M Roeder, age 62, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Loving sister of Scott Gardner, Michael Gardner and the late Terry L. Gardner. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and late Barbara Gardner. Sharon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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