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Myrna G. Fulton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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