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Angelo J. Lococo

Angelo J. Lococo

Aug 19, 2021

Angelo J. Lococo, age 65, late of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Loving husband of Debra M. Lococo, nee Chandler.  Devoted father of Krystina M. Lococo and Nickolas J. (Jennifer) Lococo; step-father of Erica N. Wommack.  Proud grandfather of Anthony G. Wommack, Alexis N. Wommack, Jasmine M. Lococo-Sears, Shawn Sears, Mariah A. Jessop,...

Beatrice Siersema

Beatrice Siersema

Aug 18, 2021

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Beatrice Siersema, nee VanderWoude, age 89, of St. John, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Martin Siersema.  Devoted mother of Ruth (Ray) Bredfeldt, David (Diane) Siersema and Mary (Barry) Warner.  Cherished grandmother of...

Mary Kathleen Nero

Mary Kathleen Nero

Aug 16, 2021

Mary Kathleen Nero, nee Kuczka, age 85, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, August 16, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Paul D. Nero.  Devoted mother of Michael (Carrie) Nero and Kimberly (Scott) Mowery. Cherished grandmother of Nichole (Ryan) Karver, Michele (Eric) Kaluf, Kristel (Andrew) Rey-Lelito, and Kara Rey; great-grandmother of Meliah, Mackenzie, Autumn, and Alexander Karver,...

Alfred Bitz

Alfred Bitz

Aug 13, 2021

Alfred Bitz, age 86, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Gloria J. Bitz, nee Stanfa. Loving father of Daniel (Lynn) Bitz, Kathy (Charles) Thomas, Susan (Rick) Sidlowski, and Mary Ann Bitz. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jessica, Andrew, Cristine, Marie, Rick Jr., Becky, Molly, and Daniel. Great grandfather of Winter, Violet, and...

Patricia Ann Todd

Patricia Ann Todd

Aug 13, 2021

Patricia Ann Todd, nee Ashton, age 82, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 13, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Lawrence Todd.  Devoted mother of Tammy (James) Green, James (late Sandra) Todd, John Todd, and Amy Todd.  Proud grandmother of Jacob (Kendra) Green, Austin Todd, Hannah Green, Erin Todd, Alyssa Todd, Rebecca Todd, and Ashley Todd; great-grandmother...

Arlan D. Menninga

Arlan D. Menninga

Aug 13, 2021

Arlan D. Menninga, age 85, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, after a full and active life of service to his family, country, and God. As a pastor and chaplain, he served the Lord in a number of churches and retirement communities as well as in the U. S. Air Force where he retired as a...

Mark A. Lollock

Mark A. Lollock

Aug 10, 2021

M ark A. Lollock, age 63, of Gary, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Dearest brother of Debbie Varga, Donna Kobar, Gary Lollock, Greg Lollock, the late Steve Lollock, and the late Joanne Gianoli; stepbrother of Tom Roach, Jim Roach, Rob Roach, Mary Panik, and Suze Jones.  He was also a loving uncle of...

Terry A. Fierce

Terry A. Fierce

Aug 9, 2021

Terry A. Fierce , age 62, of Lansing, IL passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021.  Beloved husband of Karen Fierce, nee Fazekas.  Proud father of Tony Fierce and Jessica Fierce.  Dear brother of John (Linda) Fierce, Eve Lovero, Tim (Linda) Fierce, and Patti (Mike) Corbett.  Cherished son of the late Francis and Rose Fierce...

David P. Stewart

David P. Stewart

Aug 7, 2021

David P. Stewart, age 58, of Lake Village, IN passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Saturday, August 7, 2021.  Beloved husband of Sandra Stewart, nee Spellan.  Loving father of Amy (Eric) Dudeck, Kathleen Picicco, Tracy (Josh) Warriner, and Heather (Patrick) St. Dennis.  Proud grandfather of Lizzy, Cara, Josh, Nick, Lexi, Andrew, Patrick, Matthew, Austin, Penny,...

Mark W. Barnes

Mark W. Barnes

Aug 6, 2021

Mark W. Barnes, age 80, of Crete, IL and formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021.  Beloved husband of Carol Barnes, nee Rietveld.   Loving father of Brenda (Nathan) Davis, Melanie (Nick) Aitken, Mark (Deanne) Barnes, Charles Barnes, and Brian (Gina) Barnes.  Loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren with one deceased and six great-grandchildren with...

Wilbur Earl Kimbrel

Wilbur Earl Kimbrel

Aug 5, 2021

Wilbur E. Kimbrel, age 79, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of Janice Kimbrel, nee Duca.  Loving father of Skip (Shelly), Mike (Becky), Billy (Renee), Linda (Mike), Jenny (Kevin) and Bobby (Jolea).  Dear grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Doris (Jay Allen),...

Ronald E. Henning

Ronald E. Henning

Aug 5, 2021

Ronald E. Henning, age 85, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of Dorothy Henning, nee O’Donnell. Loving father of Deborah (Jeffrey) Miller, James Henning, the late Rhonda (Jerry) Dedo, and Christine McLaughlin.  Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Jeremy, James Jr., Rachel, Jason, Ethan, Madeleine, Gavin, Ryan and Aidan. Great-grandfather of Megan,...

William J. Stegenga

William J. Stegenga

Aug 5, 2021

William J. Stegenga , age 69, of Crete, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Candi Stegenga, nee DeLange. Loving father of Scott (Christine) Stegenga and Jennifer (Mike) Chambers. Proud grandfather of Samantha Stegenga, Aaron Stegenga, PFC John Chambers, and Makayla Chambers. Dear brother of Robert...

Collette R. Bargy-Masny

Collette R. Bargy-Masny

Aug 2, 2021

Collette R. Bargy-Masny, age 86, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, August 2, 2021.  Loving wife of Richard Masny.  Devoted mother of Aggie Campbell, Nicholas (Sherry) Campbell, Colletta (Rusty) Larson, Michael (Ann) Campbell, the late Donnie Campbell, and the late Debbie (Tom) Doe.  Proud grandmother and great-grandmother to many.  Dearest sister of the late Chrys...

Merlin D. Keys

Merlin D. Keys

Aug 1, 2021

Merlin D. Keys, age 94, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Alberta Keys, nee Thomas. Loving father of Kimberly Green, Cheryl (Bill) Beauchamp, and Jennifer (Brian) McNichols. Cherished grandpa of 6; great-grandpa of 13; great-great-grandpa of two. Dear brother of Guy (Alva) Keys, Geraldine (Bill) Miller, Loretta (Bob) Scheffers, and...

Frank Palango Jr.

Frank Palango Jr.

Aug 1, 2021

Frank Palango Jr., age 88, late of Dyer, IN, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 1, 2021.  Loving husband of Arlene Palango, nee Oakes.  Devoted father of Susan (late Mike) Musacchio, Janet (Gary) Steffens, Scott (late Aaron Johnson) Palango, the late Paul (Cheryl) Palango, and the late Richard Palango.  Proud grandpa and great-grandpa of...

Tonya R. Greenwell

Tonya R. Greenwell

Aug 1, 2021

Tonya R. Greenwell, age 61, of Lynwood, IL passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.  Dear sister of Juanita (Jerry) Moss, Schawn Greenwell, Nathan Greenwell, the late William Ferguson, and the late Turia Gonzales.  Loving daughter of Joseph and the late Virginia Greenwell.

Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home - Dyer, IN.

Lucille F. Schurman

Lucille F. Schurman

Jul 30, 2021

Lucille F. Schurman, nee Zeilenga, age 91, of Peotone, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021.  Beloved wife of 70 years to Everett H. Schurman.  Loving mother of Robert (Linda) Schurman, William (Vicki) Schurman, Barbara (Dale) DeYoung, Bonnie (Warren) Siebert, and Brian (Debbie) Schurman.  Cherished grandmother of 14 Grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of...

Dolores J. Schneider

Dolores J. Schneider

Jul 28, 2021

Dolores J. Schneider, nee Schreck, age 93, formerly of Roseland and Beecher, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Leroy “Roy” Schneider.  Loving mother of Nancy (late Kermit “Kim”) Thiele, Sharon (Terrance) Wachowiak, Ronald (Sheila) Schneider, and Lori (Raymond) Leo.  Proud grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 17.  Dear sister of the late...

Thomas F. Szewczykowski

Thomas F. Szewczykowski

Jul 26, 2021

Thomas F. Szewczykowski, age 65, of San Tan Valley, AZ, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.  Visitation Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Bell Service at 1:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St. ) South Holland, IL. Entombment Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. at...

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