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Derrick Bernard Smith

Derrick Bernard Smith

Nov 12, 2020

Derrick Bernard Smith age 60 of Harvey, formerly of Chicago passed away on November 12, 2020. Derrick was retired Commonwealth Edison Electric Company after many years of service. Derrick was devoted to his family, faith and hard work throughout his life.

Arrangements entrusted to Olen Funeral Home of Harvey: 15700 S. Emerald Ave. Harvey, IL 60426 (708-331-0654)....

Pedro Aguilar

Pedro Aguilar

Nov 7, 2020

Pedro Aguilar, 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. Beloved son of late Faustino and Ascencion Aguilar. Pedro is survived by his wife, Eugenia, sons, Pedro J., Jorge, Miguel (Linda) and Jose (Gina). Surviving sisters, Eva, Mary, Linda, Roberta. Proud Grandfather of Jessica, Paul, Thomas, Victoria, Michael and Christina and Great Grandfather to Aria. Korean Army Veteran, 2nd ...

Beatrice L Woodcox

Beatrice L Woodcox

Nov 1, 2020

Beatrice L. Woodcox age 66 of Calumet City passed away on November 1, 2020. Beatrice was friendly and kind person and loved unconditionally. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother. Beatrice was an active church member and had a passion for singing.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her loving parents: Ruthann Booker and Robert...

Barbara J. Kalinowski

Barbara J. Kalinowski

Oct 23, 2020

Kalinowski, Barbara, age 73, of Crestwood, IL formerly, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 23rd 2020. Barbara was in the medical field for over 50 years. Barbara was a dedicated sister and aunt. Barbara was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Baptist Church and deeply involved in the parish. She is...

Ruben Vega

Ruben Vega

Oct 12, 2020

Ruben Vega age 73 of Harvey, passed away on October 12, 2020. Ruben was born in Mexico City and has lived in Harvey for the last nineteen years. A man of God, a loving father and grandfather. He was a great human being who was always giving love and advice. Always dedicated to keeping his family on the right...

Willie Robinson Jr.

Willie Robinson Jr.

Sep 28, 2020

Willie Robinson Jr. age 64  of Harvey, Formerly of Chicago Passed away on September 28, 2020. Willie was a hard working man throughout his life and remained devoted to his faith and family.

Arrangements entrusted to Olen Funeral Home of Harvey: 15700 S. Emerald Ave. Harvey, IL 60426 (708-331-0654). Interment Private.

The love and memories...

Miguel Salazar

Miguel Salazar

Sep 9, 2020

Miguel Salazar passed away on September 9th, 2020 in Harvey, IL. Miguel Salazar was born in Michoacán Mexico on September 15, 1945.  Miguel was a caring husband, cherished father, and loved grandfather.  He passed away on September 9th, 2020 after a severe infection took a toll on his body. He was married to Juana Salazar, she went with God...

Rogelio Rios Salazar

Rogelio Rios Salazar

Aug 31, 2020

In Loving Memory Rogelio Rios Salazar, 73 of La Piedad Michoacan, Mexico. Passed away on August 31 of 2020 in Hammond IN. USA Rogelio was born on June 23, 1947 to Agustina Salazar and Eduardo Rios. He was the 3rd of 4 siblings: Alfonso, Jose, Rogelio And Ana. He was a very friendly person who enjoyed his life to...

Catherine V. Majszak

Catherine V. Majszak

Aug 22, 2020

Catherine Virginia Majszak

November 25, 1933 – August 22, 2020

Catherine Virginia Majszak ("Aunt Kay") age 86 of Mokena, Illinois, formerly of Harvey, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020 in the Memory Care Neighborhood of Clarendale of Mokena. She was born in Harvey on November 25, 1933 to the late Benjamin and Mary...

Ruth Stewart

Ruth Stewart

Jul 27, 2020

Ruth Stewart was born February 16,1946 in Greenville, Mississippi to Robert and Voydra Smith whom preceded her in death. Ruth has three daughters Romania and Selena Smith who preceded her in death, and Ardraine Smith. Ruth was very outgoing, she loved to laugh, cook, and go to church. She was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her...

Louis Scott Willson

Louis Scott Willson

Jul 17, 2020

On July 17, 2020, Louis Scott Willson died in Harvey, IL at Ingalls Hospital. He was also born at Ingalls Hospital, in Harvey, on February 24, 1965. He is survived by his son, grandson, goddaughter, stepdaughter, brother, sister, nephews and nieces. Louis was well known in Harvey since he lived all his life there. He was known as a...

Samuel L Hill

Samuel L Hill

Jul 7, 2020

Samuel L Hill was born to his parents Belveter Hill and Sammie McNeal on July 12, 1972 in Chicago, IL. He made his transition on July 7, 2020. Samuel was a hard-working security guard. He was also working on becoming a real estate agent. Samuel loved his family and friends dearly and would have went to the end of...

Elisa Espinoza

Elisa Espinoza

Jul 6, 2020

Elisa Espinoza age 71 of Harvey passed away on July 6th 2020. Elisa was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, and remained dedicated to her Catholic Faith throughout her life. Elisa enjoyed Regional Mexican music and singing. She loved to tease and make people laugh. Beloved daughter of Luis (late Carmen) Remigio, loving wife of Rafael Espinosa, cherished mother...

Francisco R. Alvarado

Francisco R. Alvarado

Jul 1, 2020

Francisco Ramone Alvarado "Spy" age 49 of Blue Island, passed away on July 1, 2020. Francisco worked construction throughout his life and was known as a hardworking man. He loved great parties and music. Spy was also known to be a great cook, and always spread his love through a delicious meal. Spy was a mommas boy, and a...

Paul Bernard Smith

Paul Bernard Smith

Jun 21, 2020

Paul Bernard Smith age 67 of Chicago passed away on June 21, 2020. Paul was a loving son, husband, father and dear friend to many. Paul was a hard-working man, and spent many years working as a Baker before he retired. Paul was dedicated to his family and faith, and will be forever missed by all who knew and...

Ron Pacyga

Ron Pacyga

Jun 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald G. Pacyga announces his passing on June 6, 2020 at the age of 75. Ron was a life-long resident of Harvey, IL and graduated from Thornton Township High School. He will be fondly remembered by his long time life partner, Susie Connelly, her daughter and his daughter of his...

Harriet G. Rak

Harriet G. Rak

Apr 19, 2020

~ In Loving Memory ~

Harriet G. Rak passed away Sunday, April 19th at the age of 84. Harriet was a lifelong resident of Harvey and the surrounding area. Since her retirement, she had been an active member of St. John the Baptist Church Altar Guild, Golden Agers and PLAV Women's Auxiliary Chapter 39. Harriet enjoyed knitting,...

Robert Raehl

Robert Raehl

Apr 7, 2020

Robert Raehl age 87 of Harvey passed away on April 7, 2020. Robert was devoted to his family and hard work throughout his life. Arrangements entrusted to the Olen Mortuary of Harvey: 15700 S. Emerald Ave. Harvey, IL 60426 (707-331-0654). Services private. Robert will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Helen Sandelski

Helen Sandelski

Feb 14, 2020

Helen Sandelski, loving daughter and 4th of 7 children of the late Marian Gurgul and Anna Grzyb, loving wife to the late Louis Sandelski, most loved mother of Linda, Tom, Dianne (Dennis) and Joanne, proud grandmother (Babcia) to Kimberly, Jamie, Nick, Andrew, Adam, Jessica, and Eric, and great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother to many. Helen loved her family dearly. As...

George Joseph Basler

George Joseph Basler

Feb 11, 2020

George J. Basler of Winamac, IN, formerly of Harvey, IL passed away on February 11, 2020 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, IN at the age of 93 years. He was born September 15, 1926 in Cobden, IL, the son of George J. Basler, Sr. and Ruby L. Basler (nee Cavaness).Beloved husband of late Leona Basler (nee Kostyrka)...

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