Mary E. Johnson
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, nee Hill, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul H. Johnson, who passed just a few hours after her. Loving mother of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson. Cherished grandmother...
Paul H. Johnson
Dec 27, 2021
Paul Hagbert Johnson, beloved child of God, passed from this earthly life into the very presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 27, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Johnson, nee Hill, who passed just a few hours before him. Loving father of Beverly (Barry) Waters, Nancy (Don) Ciliax, Philip (Julie) Johnson, and Wendy Johnson. ...
Bernadine Jefferson
Dec 27, 2021
Bern was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 12, 1957 to Harold and Jessie Jefferson. She is survived by her mom Jessie, older sister Jacquelyn Jefferson, brother Myron E. Jefferson, half-brother and sister Darrell and Joyce Jefferson, niece Ashley Dear, nephew Bradley Jefferson, niece Miesha and nephew David Jefferson, and several grand nieces and grand nephews, and her...
Abinadal Carrasquillo
Dec 24, 2021
Abinadal Carrasquillo, age 74, of South Holland, IL, was born November 7, 1947 in Cidra, Puerto Rico and passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Margarita Carrasquillo. Loving father of Xochitl Munoz (Christopher Maravilla), Ulises (Darima) Munoz, Maritza (Mario) Perez, Ana Carrasquillo, and Josue (Kiara) Carrasquillo. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Victoria, Julian, and Roman. Loving brother...
David A. Von Almen
Dec 24, 2021
David A. Von Almen, age 66, of Highland, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Elaine Von Almen, nee Dyke. Loving father of April (Bradley) Vander Meyden and Dean (Katherine) Von Almen. Proud grandfather of Caden, Danica, Maeve, Decker, and Ada. Brother of Gary (Sandra) Von Almen, Brian...
Alonzo Gala
Dec 23, 2021
Alonzo Gala, age 66, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Beloved father of Susanna (Timothy) Bambulas. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany (Sebastian) Munoz; great-grandfather of Layla and Spencer Munoz. Dear brother of Leonardo Gala and Maria Gala – Hernandez. Preceded in death by his brothers Juan and Alfredo Gala, and by his parents Manual Gala and...
Michael R. Rusek
Dec 23, 2021
Michael R. Rusek, age 70, of Park Forest, IL passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Vicky Rusek, nee Greathouse. Loving father of Susan (Raymond) Pendleton. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan Rusek, Rachael Rusek, and Abagail Pendleton. Dear brother of Ronald (Terri) Rusek, Rick (Libby) Rusek, Beverly (Gary) Simmons, the late Linda Stoops, and the late Robert...
Juan Hernandez
Dec 22, 2021
Juan Hernandez Jr., age 67, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Juan is survived by his wife, Delia Hernandez; children: Vanessa (Michael) Norton, Benjamin (Evelia) Hernandez; grandchildren: Saliya Hernandez, Alexandro Rocha, Carmen Chaidez, James Francisco Norton; brothers: Edward Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez; and sisters: Cynthia Larios, Margaret Ortiz, Sandra Hernandez, Katrina...
Sita D. Gleeson
Dec 22, 2021
Sita D. Gleeson, nee Bhatnagar, age 41, of Crete, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Beloved wife of Emmett Gleeson. Loving mother of Autumn Gleeson and Emmett Gleeson Jr. Cherished sister of Judy (Brad) Bartle, Hushy Amolsch, and Lisa Rosenboom. Dear aunt of several nephews and nieces and a devoted member of the extended Ramos, Bhatnagar, Zastro,...
Darlene Bonnie Escoe
Dec 21, 2021
Darlene Bonnie Escoe, age 78, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Leonard Escoe. Loving mother of Donnie (Debbie) Judd, Jamie (Richard) Engel, Jim (Heidi) Priddy, and the late Tina (late Dave) Smado. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Brenda (late...
Nickey D. Cravens
Dec 20, 2021
Nickey D. Cravens, age 72, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Audrie Cravens. Loving father of Tammy (Donald) Dotson, the late Angela McAllister, Nickey D. (Dianne) Cravens, and Tyler Cravens. Cherished grandfather of Brianna Boxx, Tristen Boxx, Nickey Cravens III, Natalie McAllister, and Brandon Cravens. Great grandfather of Jaxon McBride. ...
Ginette Strader
Dec 20, 2021
Ginette Strader, age 94, of Beecher, IL passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Survived by her sister, Renee Grandjean; her niece, Maryse LeGras; and her grand-niece, Celine Breme, all of whom live in France. Dear friend of Rev. Milton (LuAnn) Walls. Ginette leaves behind many other family and friends. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
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Gary Wood
Dec 20, 2021
Gary Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. Loving son of the late Robert and late Mary Wood, nee Farace. Dear brother of Rita (Jeromy) Popp. Dear cousin to Mike Wood, Jack Wood, and Lisa Kilpatrick, along with many extended relatives and life-long friends. Gary will live in our hearts and memories forever. A memorial gathering will be...
Rudolph T. Surufka
Dec 19, 2021
Rudolph T. “Rudy” Surufka, age 90, of Hines, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 19, 2021. Devoted father of Benny Surufka, Tim Surufka, Mary Kay Surufka, Joey (Char) Surufka, and Carol Surufka. Beloved dziadzia of Ashley (Nick) Adducci, Seth Stojak, Katie Stojak, Anna Surufka, Sam Surufka, Leah Surufka, Benjamin Coughlin, and Chancellor Coughlin; great-grandfather...
Victoria "Vikki" Lee Belgrave
Dec 18, 2021
Victoria “Vikki” Lee Belgrave, of Crete, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born May 10, 1958 to Ronald Earl Belgrave and Julia Louise Ellen (Strache). Loving mother to Erik Hasenkamp and Alexandria “Lexie” (Andrew) Tauras. Caring Grandmother to Jameson “Jamie” and Elena “Ellie” Tauras. Sister to Sandra (Glen) Ransom, Timothy...
Guadalupe Lopez
Dec 17, 2021
Guadalupe “Lupe” Lopez, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Harlingen, TX. Lupe was born on December 12, 1955 to Sotero Lopez Sr. and Guadalupe (Garcia) Lopez in Raymondville, TX.
Lupe graduated from Bloom Township High School, then shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...
Richard E. Vandenberg
Dec 16, 2021
Richard E. Vandenberg, age 92, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved husband of 68 years to Patricia Vandenberg, nee Newman. Loving father of Wayne (Barb) Vandenberg, late Marcia (Timothy) Morris, late Kenneth Vandenberg, and the late Allen (Carol) Vandenberg. Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Charles...
Billie Sue Morphis
Dec 16, 2021
Billie Sue Morphis, age 87 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Alfred L. Morphis. Loving mother of Nancy (Toby) Ramsey, Kelly (Shovel Mysliwiec ) Hensley, Stacy (Esperanza) Morphis, Tammy Morphis, and the late Larry Morphis. Cherished grandmother of Jake (Shannon) Griebe, Brett (Danielle) Wasney, Shannon (Levi) Richendollar, Ryan (Alaynia) Boren,...
Harry Jabaay
Dec 16, 2021
The service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH .
Harry Jabaay, age 87, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Loving husband of Marlene Jabaay, nee Van Heest. Devoted father of Diane (Larry) Disterheft, Karen (Jon) Gross, and Bryan (Olivia) Jabaay. Proud grandfather of Nicholas Disterheft, Timothy (Brittany) Disterheft,...
Leonard Sluis
Dec 15, 2021
Leonard Sluis, age 82, of Grant Park, IL, originally of Evergreen Park, IL passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021, while being held in the arms of his steadfast daughter Linda, in her home. He was born on February 21, 1939 to Richard and Mary (Sluiter). Len, a faithful Christian, is now living his eternal life with his Creator, Lord,...
