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Myrna G. Fulton
Feb 20, 2021
Myrna Fulton, nee DeYoung, age 78, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Highland, IN, entered the gates of glory on February 20, 2021. Devoted daughter of Jean DeYoung. Loving mother of Tammy (late Bruce) Groen, Bill (Kathi) Fulton, and Russ Fulton. Proud grandmother of Nicky (Tim) Dykstra, Katie (Dan) Callan, Heather (Joe) Peterson, Danny (Marissa) Groen, Joe Groen, Britney...
Henry Lee Edward Chatman
Feb 20, 2021
Watch Henry's Funeral Service again here: Henry Chatman Funeral Service
Sunrise: March 1, 1935 Sunset: February 20, 2021
Henry Lee Edward Chatman was born to the parents of William Chatman and Mattie Lucille Cumby in Etta, Mississippi. He was one of 11 children. He was best known by many as Lee. He was age 85...
Barbara R. Donaldson
Feb 20, 2021
Barbara R. Donaldson, nee Shepard, age 82, of Crete, IL passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Virgil Donaldson. Loving mother of Michelle Isit and Monica Dudek. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Shirley (Jim) Swafford and Sandra (Roger) Reynolds. Preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Ruth...
Charles L. Tymorek
Feb 19, 2021
Charles “Chuck” L. Tymorek, age 70, of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Joyce Tymorek, nee Haitsma. Dear brother of Wanda (late Michael) Phillips. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Geraldine Tymorek. Chuck will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation Wednesday, February 24, 2021...
Manuel Espinoza
Feb 19, 2021
Manuel Espinoza, 94, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving siblings; Ysidro Espinoza, Frank Espinoza, Juanita Bajorinas, twin sister Jovita Espinoza, Benito Espinoza, Sam Espinoza, Tony Espinoza, and Joe Espinoza. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Manuel will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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Jerome Floyd Novorita
Feb 18, 2021
Jerome Floyd Novorita, age 76, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Novorita, nee Koehler. Loving father of Debra (Tony) Fisk, late Tamara White, Jeri Mae (late Gerardo) Martinez, and Jordon Novorita. Cherished grandfather of Brandon (Brittany) White, Ashley (Bryan) Sanders, Erik (Ashley) Fisk, Alexis, Austin and Andrea Martinez; great-grandfather of...
Cornelius "Neal" Van Drunen
Feb 18, 2021
View the funeral service of Neal here: Neal Van Drunen Funeral Service
Cornelius “Neal” J. Van Drunen, age 80, of Crete, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Violet Van Drunen (Parker), nee Vander Giessen, and the late Betty R. Van Drunen, nee Zigterman. Loving father of the...
Domitilo T. Martinez
Feb 17, 2021
Domitilo “Tilo” T. Martinez, age 89, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Evelyn Martinez, nee Lehmann. Loving father of Don (Sandra), James (Joyce), and Steve (Christine) Martinez. Cherished grandfather of Don Jr. (Kevin), Joseph, Chris (Sarah), Alexis, Nicholas, Andreu (Shannon), and Ryan. Great grandfather of Clay and Finn. Dear brother...
Rosemary Hauser
Feb 17, 2021
Rosemary Hauser, 76, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021. Beloved wife of 58 years to Gerhard Hauser. Loving mother of Christine Romania and Erika (Robert) Oswald. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Romania and Rhiannon Oswald. Rosemary will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Private services were held at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel ...
Joann M. Menninga
Feb 16, 2021
Joann M. Menninga, nee Vernooy, age 83, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Arlan D. Menninga. Loving mother of Laura (Arie) Van Proyen, Mark (Nadine) Menninga, Judy Santana, and Alisa (Mark) Bonnema. Proud grandmother of Marie Menninga, Elizabeth (Devon Inman) Menninga, Sarah (Brian) Peterman, Olivia (Kyle) Reynhout, Alexis (Rick Bushey) Bonnema, and...
Helen Marie Wise
Feb 16, 2021
Helen Marie Wise, age 72, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Dearest sister of Robert Wise. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and Marie Wise. Helen was a nurse at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights for 42 years.
Private services were held. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or leave...
Violet M. Korte
Feb 14, 2021
Violet M. Korte, nee Wehling, age 102 & 1/2, of South Holland, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Korte. Loving mother of Carol (Richard) Irwin, Richard (Connie) Korte, Diane (Richard) Kuiken, Kathleen (Ronald) McPhail, and Douglas (Diane) Korte. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 17...
David A. Pals
Feb 14, 2021
David A. Pals, age 79, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021. Beloved fiancé of Shari Foreman. Loving brother of Daniel (Phyllis) Pals. Cherished uncle of Katie Pals. David was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Pals, and his parents, Herbert and Margaret Pals. David will be dearly missed by all who knew and...
Frances E. Lewis
Feb 13, 2021
Frances E. Lewis, age 97, of Shelburn, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Cherished aunt of Linda Foster, Donna (Frank) Nondorf, Nancy (Rick Matlock) Ragin, Janis Grahovac, Cathy Brenner, the late Saundra (Jim) Biggs, and many other great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sisters Margaret (late...
Kingston M. Montgomery
Feb 12, 2021
Kingston M. Montgomery, age 2, of Dyer, IN, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. Cherished son of Crystal Jones and Orlando Montgomery. Loving brother of Khamari, Omari, Keyshawn, Orlando, Brianna, and Zariah. Dearest grandson of Diane Bickham, Clarence Jones, Carletta and Orlando Montgomery Sr. Dear nephew of Mario Montgomery, Marcus Bickham, and LaSheah Stewart.
Private Services
Bonifacio M. Salgado
Feb 11, 2021
Bonifacio M. Salgado, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Loving husband of Cristina Salgado, nee Sahagun. Devoted father of Yolanda (Omar) Estrada, Gabriela (Manuel) Arreola, Miguel (Kristal) Salgado, and Carlos Salgado. Proud grandfather of Jesus, Alexsis, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Drake, and Juliana. Dear brother of Claudio,...
John Frank Stachulak
Feb 11, 2021
John Frank Stachulak passed away on February 11, 2021 peacefully at his home in Steger, IL after a long battle with ALS.
He was the son of John and Jane Stachulak. He was born on April 21, 1961 in Roseland, IL. He grew up in Chicago Heights, IL and attended Bloom High School....
Marie J Myslinski
Feb 10, 2021
Marie J. Myslinski, nee DeMick, age 88, late of Munster, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roman Myslinski and the late Robert Kehl. Loving mother of Robert C. (Sandra) Kehl and the late Richard A. Kehl; step-mother of Scott Myslinski and Guy Myslinski. Proud grandmother of Matthew and Becky; step-grandmother and step-great-grandmother of...
Charles R. Littlejohn
Feb 9, 2021
View the funeral service here: https://www.facebook.com/SmitsFH/videos/539761503653334
Charles R. Littlejohn, age 90, of Oak Forest, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Henrietta Littlejohn, nee Mensinga. Loving father of Lloyd (Mary) Littlejohn, Linda (Tony) Grigoletti, Donna (Nick) Manuel, Keith Littlejohn, Kevin Littlejohn, and the late Dennis Littlejohn. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Ryan) Williamson, Kendall...
Joan Frances Rago
Feb 9, 2021
Joan Frances Rago, nee Speaker, age 79, of South Holland, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Beloved wife of Alexander P. Rago. Loving mother of Christine Weis. Cherished grandmother of Thomas T. Weis III. Dear sister of James and Robert Speaker. Preceded in death by her parents John Speaker and Bernice Mock . Joan was loved by...
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