Christopher Mihas
Feb 9, 2026
Christopher Mihas was a devoted husband, proud father, adoring grandfather, and loyal friend whose life was defined by love, laughter, and a very specific menu.
He was deeply devoted to his wife, Nancy, and together they built a life rooted in family, tradition, and unwavering support for one another. Christopher was a loving father to Tara Ruffolo and Jeremy Mihas, and...
Steven L. VanDommelen
Feb 7, 2026
Steven L. VanDommelen, age 70, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Brenda VanDommelen, nee Beukema. Loving father of Ryan (Allison) VanDommelen, René (Mike) Sherman, and David (Liz) VanDommelen. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Nicholas, Conner, Mady, and Evan. Dear brother of Daniel (Bev) VanDommelen and Kathy (Steve) Schaaf. Kind uncle of many nieces...
Eleanor Derks
Feb 7, 2026
Eleanor Derks, nee Harmsen, age 91, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Derks. Loving mother of Dan (Marilyn), Craig (Marisa), Jerry (Karen), and Linda (Jeffrey) Colvin. Loving grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 25. Dear sister of the late Dorothy (late George) DeVries, late John (late Jennie)...
Myra Hope Altgilbers
Feb 6, 2026
Myra Hope Altgilbers, 77, of Schererville, Indiana traded her earthly angel wings for heavenly wings on February 6, 2026. She was born on February 4th, 1949 in Gary, the loving daughter of Zyla Mae and Richard Opasik.
Myra was a passionate gardener whose love for nurturing plants mirrored the love she gave to her family. Her garden was not just a...
Dwight Cosmo Volpe
Feb 5, 2026
Dwight Cosmo Volpe, age 79, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in his home in the company of his loving family.
Dwight was born in Chicago Heights on May 1, 1946, to Vincenzo and Lucy Volpe. He was a graduate of Bloom High School and enlisted in the United States Navy serving...
Norma Evelia Martin Guzman
Feb 3, 2026
Norma Evelia Martin Guzman, age 49, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Francisco Javier Padilla-Gutierrez. Devoted mother of Juanita (Manuel Estrada) Padilla, Ana Elizabet (Gustavo Araiza) Araiza, and Lupita (Juan Barrera) Padilla. Grandmother of Leandro Emilio Barrera and Javier Alexander Barrera. Loving daughter of Jose Asuncion Martin Munos and Maria Del...
Harriet Beezhold
Feb 1, 2026
Harriet's funeral service will be livestreamed from Oak Glen URC's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@oakglenurc7429
Harriet Beezhold, nee Kramer, age 96, of Grandville, MI, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” P. Beezhold. Loving mother of Phil (Julie) Beezhold, Don (Deborah) Beezhold, Cynthia (Dave) Voss, Diane (David) Guerrin,...
Philip C. Rietveld
Feb 1, 2026
Philip Claud Rietveld, age 94, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey (Veld), parents Cornelius and Nellie (Prince), brothers David, Robert (Joyce) and Jay (Sherry). He is survived by his four children, Lisa Rietveld (Trilby White), Renee Malm (John), Linda Van Drunen (Kevin), and Jenny Mack. Grandfather to Jordan...
Catherine J. Borst
Jan 31, 2026
Catherine J. Borst, nee LaRocca, age 102, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Borst Sr. Loving mother of the late Robert C. (Patricia) Borst Jr., late Timothy (Victoria) Borst, Catherine (Bruce) Delbovo, and Mitchell (Tina) Borst. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late...
Sharon K. Zandstra
Jan 28, 2026
Sharon K. Zandstra, nee Dengerink, age 69, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Beloved wife of Thomas C. Zandstra. Loving mother of Kelly (Chris) Boomsma and Brett (Amanda) Zandstra. Cherished Oma of Ronan, Quinn, Reagan and Hayden. Dear sister of Mike (Pam) Dengerink, Diane (Roger) De Bruin, and Lori (late...
Deborah Anne Mikels
Jan 26, 2026
Deborah Anne Mikels, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 77. She leaves behind her beloved husband Leon Oullette. Devoted mother to Richard (Tammi) Mikels and Sean (Ruby) Mikels. Dotting grandmother to Kirsten, Zackary, Rebecca and Gianna Mikels. Sister to Robert (Liz) Forrest, David (Mabel) Forrest, Ralph (Gloria) Forrest, Laura (Robert) Powers and Dawn (William) Pillman. Preceded...
Clarence William Levitt III
Jan 25, 2026
The Funeral Service for Clarence will be livestreamed on our Facebook page. There will be copyrighted music during the service so the audio may be muted during that time. Livestream will begin around 7:00 p.m. (central time). The video will not appear on the page until it has been started. Follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/StegerMemorialChapel
Clarence William Levitt III, age 75,...
Richard A. Schaap
Jan 25, 2026
Rich's funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Richard Arthur Schaap, age 89, was welcomed into his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 25, 2026. Rich loved gardening, teaching, serving the church, fixing things, studying the Bible, fishing, capturing special moments, concerts and church services on his camcorder, the Cubs, his...
William Earl Kimbrel
Jan 24, 2026
William “Bill” Kimbrel (age 56) died peacefully at home after a nearly three-year battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Hammond, Indiana, in 1969 to parents Wilbur and Janice Kimbrel. A daredevil in his own right, Bill was known throughout his childhood for death-defying stunts, including accidental pyrotechnics, makeshift lawn-chair bicycle ramps, and many emergency room visits.
Bill met his...
Anna Mae Groeneveld
Jan 23, 2026
Anna Mae Groeneveld was received into our Lord and Savior's loving arms on Friday, January 23, 2026. Her journey the last few months was lightened, guided, comforted, and supported by Lightways Hospice, family, pastors of the First Reformed Church of South Holland, and Pastors Jim Oord and Rich Grevengoed. She was born in South Holland, Illinois, to the late Peter...
Thomas E. Williams
Jan 20, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Thomas E. Williams, age 81, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving father of Thomas E. Williams II, Erica A. (John) Rekstad, and David F. (Jill) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Sunniva Rekstad, Jason Rekstad, Chase Rekstad, Dylan Vanderwoude, Lillian Williams, Abigail Williams, Madison...
Virginia Sommer
Jan 20, 2026
Virginia Sommer, nee Novicky, age 82, of Huntley, IL, formerly of Riverdale passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving mother of James (Brenda) Sommer, Richard (Sharon) Sommer and Kathleen (Robert) Pilat. Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Suzie) Sommer, John Sommer, Jonathan (Sarah) Sommer, Samantha (Samson) Chan, Laura (Daryon) Shariati, Logan Sommer, and Evan Pilat. Great-grandmother of Brynn Chan, Atticus Chan,...
Susan A. Fennema
Jan 20, 2026
Susan A. Fennema, nee Ball, age 80, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Loving mother of Heather Lee Plebanski, late infant John Michael Fennema, and the late David James Fennema. Cherished grandmother of Bailey Nicholas Plebanski, Madison Ashley Plebanski, and Spencer Fennema. Great-grandmother of Paisley Jordan Olson and Kialey Jordan Olson. Dear sister of Joan Conces,...
Vernon A. Lich
Jan 19, 2026
The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH
Vernon A. Lich, age 91, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026. Beloved husband of late Nellaine J. Lich, nee Slager. Loving father of the late Vernon A. (late Beverly) Lich Jr., Lois (Jeffrey) Fennema,...
Joyce A. Hooppaw-Winner
Jan 19, 2026
Joyce Ann Hooppaw-Winner, nee Finney, age 92, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was blessed with two loving husbands during her lifetime being the dedicated wife of William Hooppaw and Robert Winner, both preceding her in death. She was born in Illinois but retired with her husband William Hooppaw to Arizona...
