Patrick F. Verhoeve
Feb 5, 2022
Patrick F. Verhoeve, age 69, of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Beloved husband of Cecilia Verhoeve, nee Szany. Loving father of Carrie (Dave) Ault, Brian (Melissa) Verhoeve, and Scott (Rachel) Verhoeve. Cherished papa of Tyler and Todd Ault; McKenzie, Parker, Madison, Evelyn, and Tinsley Verhoeve. Dear brother of Warren (Patricia) Verhoeve, Robert (Mary Ann) Verhoeve,...
Eva Garza
Feb 4, 2022
Eva Garza, nee Trevino, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Leopoldo Garza. Loving mother of Gonzalo (Shirley) Garza and Leopoldo (Alexandra) Garza Jr. Dearest grandmother of Glenn (Tracy) Garza, Lisa (Mike) Woods, Mark (Nicole) Garza, Anjanette (Eric) Glickley, and Leo Anthony (Lauren) Garza; great-grandmother of fifteen;...
John Thomas Nolan
Feb 4, 2022
John Thomas Nolan, age 74, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022. Loving father of Brett (Patricia) Fisher, the late Brian (Kris) Fisher, and father-in-law of Kim Fisher. Cherished grandfather of Brett Jr., Tom, Haley, Ash, Allen, Nick, and Brad. John was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be deeply missed....
Carol Sterk
Feb 3, 2022
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Carol Sterk, nee Osenga, age 92, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Henry Sterk. Loving mother of Henry (late Joanna) Sterk, Carolyn (Mark Paulson) Sterk, and Gwendolyn (Frederick Smithhart) Sterk. Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...
William T. Cornwell
Feb 2, 2022
William T. Cornwell, age 68, late of Murrieta, CA, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Dearest brother of Susan (James) Ricker, Gregg Cornwell, and David (Lori) Cornwell. Loving uncle of Amy (Jim) Laymon, Janine Ricker, and David (Kelsea) Ricker; great-uncle of Molly and Connor Laymon and Evelyn and Adele Ricker. Preceded in...
Diane L. Walters
Feb 1, 2022
Diane Walters, 73, of Crete, IL, passed away February 1, 2022, holding the hand of her loving husband, Robert.
Diane was born on February 22, 1948 in Chicago Heights. After graduating from Crete-Monee High School in 1966, she met Robert Walters, whom she married in 1969. Together, they had two children, Julie and Daniel.
When...
Shirley Van Baren
Feb 1, 2022
Shirley Anne Van Baren, nee Van Schouwen, age 91, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Shirley was born on February 18, 1930 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Van Drunen) Van Schouwen in Harvey, IL. On October 27, 1948 she was married to Tunis Van Baren until his death on January 25, 1988. Shirley was...
Lawrence O. York
Feb 1, 2022
NOTE: Change of date for services to Saturday, February 26, 2022
Lawrence O. "Larry" York, age 82, of Columbus, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Larry was born September 7, 1939 to Oland and Luella York and spent much of his life in Dolton, Illinois.
Larry served in the United States...
Frank Dalessandro
Jan 31, 2022
Frank Dalessandro, age 94, of Crossville, Alabama, formerly of Steger, Illinois passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Bernice Dalessandro. They had the opportunity to renew vows on there 25th and 50th wedding anniversary. Loving father of Donna Trammell and Don Dalessandro (Cindy). Dear brother of Mary Louise Stefanini; Uncle to several...
Joanne De Vries
Jan 31, 2022
Funeral Service video: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/videos/1300206550455599
Joanne De Vries, nee Beukema, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 in Crown Point, Indiana. Joanne was born March 18, 1942 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to John and Alice (Ouwenga) Beukema, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Herman J. De...
Jeanette Van Der Veen
Jan 30, 2022
Jeanette Van Der Veen was born April 25,1921 in Randolph, WI to Sip and Nellie Van Der Veen and moved to Dolton, IL when she was six months old. Jeanette lived her entire 100 years in Dolton, IL. She passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She had three sisters Clara, Cora, and Frances, and brothers Frink and Frank John....
Arend "Rich" A Beezhold
Jan 29, 2022
Arend A. “Rich” Beezhold, age 87, of Momence, Illinois, was welcomed into his new home by his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Beloved husband of 66 years to Ann Beezhold nee Vander Wagon. Loving father of the late Keith (Rebecca) Beezhold, Sandra (Andrew) DeVries, and Paul (Sue) Beezhold. Cherished grandfather of Corey (Donna) Beezhold, Eric...
Frances M. Spanier
Jan 29, 2022
Frances M. Spanier, nee Wunder, age 94, of Steger, IL passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Loving mother of George (Kathy) Spanier, late infant Mary Spanier, late John Spanier, Jean Spanier, Joseph Spanier, and JoAnn (Steven) Cortez. Cherished grandmother of the late Stephen Cortez, Erin (Nick) Russell, Jennifer (Nick) Spanier, Stephen Falucskai, Joey (Melissa) Spanier, George (Kali) Spanier...
Shellie J Williams
Jan 29, 2022
Shellie J. Williams, age 83, of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his siblings; Carl, Roy, Leverne, Fran Headley, Mary Ann Papitto and Helen Kirkpatrick. Shellie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation to be held on Wednesday,...
Shirley A. Novak
Jan 28, 2022
Shirley A. Novak, nee Birge, age 86, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Frank D. Novak Jr. Loving mother of Jeff (Jan) Novak, Kim (Ken) Karrson and the late Denise Novak. Cherished grandmother of Joe, Jerilyn and John Novak, Kenny and Katie Karrson. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Desirea A. Smith
Jan 28, 2022
Desirea A. Smith, age 29, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022. Beloved daughter of Jennifer Karn and Terrance Smith. Loving sister of Kristina Smith, Delores Smith, Aleesheona Smith, Ashley Smith, Lorenzo Ramsey and Joshua Ramsey. Dear aunt of Nathaniel Smith. Cherished niece of many uncles and aunts and a dear cousin to many....
David C. Toth
Jan 27, 2022
David C. Toth, age 89, of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Highland, IN, and Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Loving husband of the late Barbara J. Toth, nee Sorenson. Devoted father of David P. (Kathie) Toth, Pastor James A. (Cheryl) Toth, and Allison L. (Robert) Wisniewski. Proud grandfather of David Toth II, Nicki (James)...
Cathy Ward
Jan 27, 2022
WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: DUE TO THE EXTREME WEATHER WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CATHY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, FEBUARY 3, 2022 AT 11:30 a.m. at FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Road Lansing, IL.
Cathy Ward, nee Turngren, age 63, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27,...
Cecilia C. Perry
Jan 26, 2022
Cecilia (Michalesko) Perry passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Steger, IL on January 26, 2022. Many knew her as Cookie or “Cook.” She was born on October 20, 1942 in Chicago Heights, IL and was 79 years young. Cookie was the third of six children born to Charles Michalesko and Georgia Newark. Cookie was preceded...
Charles H. "Chuck" Kiekenapp
Jan 26, 2022
Charles H. “Chuck” Kiekenapp, age 78, late of Schererville, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Loving husband of Karen J. Kiekenapp, nee Gruszka. Devoted father of Julie (Joseph) Kramer. Proud grandfather of Diana, Mary, and Daniel. Dear brother of Jane (Bill) Schoknecht, and Alice (late Mike) Pesich; brother-in-law of Ron Gruszka. Beloved son-in-law of Dolores (late Jerome)...
