INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Trustees of the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center, located in South Holland, Cook County, Illinois, that the sealed bids will be received for the following improvement(s):

• Roofing

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Electrical (wall and floor outlets)

• Plumbing

• Carpentry (ceiling tiles, flooring, interior doors)

Said bids will be received up to the hour of 2 p.m. Central Standard Time, on Friday, the 4th day of August 2023, at the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center Gym, located at 1130 East 154th Street, South Holland, Illinois and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

The bidding forms and documents are available at the office of Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center, 1130 East 154th Street, Illinois, upon payment of the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50) which is not refundable. The project consultant has been authorized to refuse to issue plans, specifications and proposals to any person, firm or corporation that he or she considers to be unqualified. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. No proposals will be issued to bidders after 1 p.m. on the 27th day of July, 2023. All proposals or bids offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cash, or certified check made payable to the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal as a guarantee that if the proposal is accepted a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract is properly secured.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the Board of Trustees of the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center for a period of 14 days after the scheduled time of closing bids.

The bidder is specifically advised that the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center is a Subrecipient of the County of Cook of a grant pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, pursuant to an agreement entered into between the County of Cook and the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center. Payments to the contractor will be made by the Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center and reimbursed by Cook County’s CDBG Program in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid agreement. Further, in compliance with the Stevens Amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1989, the (estimated/actual) percentage of the total cost of this Project to be funded with federal dollars is fifty (50%) and the exact dollar amount of federal funds which will be set aside for this project will be based on the contract amount awarded under this offering.

Grede

Paula J. Grede, nee Dowling, age 75, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. Beloved wife of Phillip Grede Sr. Loving mother of Jennifer (Dennis) Oakes and Jeffrey (Sharon) Eichensehr. Step-mother of Kelly (Timothy) Donahoe and Phillip (Pamela) Grede Jr. Cherished grandmother of Nathaniel and Noah Fortener, Lucy and Melanie Veron. Step-grandmother of Colin, Tristan, Taylor and Tyler and Amber, Ryan, Sydney, Madison and Savanah Oakes; and several step-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband David Eichensehr, and by his parents Paul and Margaret Dowling. Paula was dearly loved and will be missed by all. Paula volunteered for 30 years for the Little League Organization. She was President of Dyer Little League for 5 years and spent 25 years as the Local District Administrator. Paula loved children and spent 25 years as a bus driver for Highland Christian School. She loved making all the kids holiday treat bags. Paula was also a lover of animals, most of all her beloved Shitzu, Katie. She was a diehard Yankee and Packer fan who loved to travel and spend time with family. Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park – Willow Springs, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH. com

Benson

Virginia M. Benson, nee Sonnleitner, age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Benson. Cherished sister of the late Patricia (late Harry) Pierie. Kind aunt of many nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews. Virginia will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Private family services are to be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com.

Deinema

Karen L. Deinema, age 78, late of Beecher formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 8, 2023. Dearest sister of Sharon (Phil) VanDam, Wayne (late Joyce) Deinema, and the late Edith (late John) McDermott. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Eda Deinema. Karen was loved by many and will be dearly missed.Visitation Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. directly at First Reformed Church 15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL, with Rev. James Oord officiating. Private interment Mount Vernon Memorial Estates Cemetery – Lemont, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www. SMITSFH.com

SHAW

Constantine W. “Buddy” Shaw, age 57, of DeMotte, IN, formerly of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Devoted father of Joshua (Brooklyn) Lemler, Margaret (Garrett) Waugaman, and Cortnie (Nathan) ShawHernandez. Loving son of Theresa and the late Robert Guntorius. Proud grandfather of Hazellyn Lemler, Jenavive Lemler, Benjamin Waugaman, Ryan Keller, Daniel Keller, Nathaniel Wright, Brantley Waugaman, Hunter Waugaman, Arianna Hernandez, Antonio ShawMendez, Alexis Hernandez, and Joseph Hernandez. Dearest brother of Mary (Jeff) Cripe, Kimberly (Harry) Cowan, James (Sandra) Guntorius, the late Thomas Guntorius, and the late Christina Ireland. Kind and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Buddy enjoyed arts and crafts, fishing, playing cards, joking around, and the precious time with his family. Buddy was loved by many and will be dearly missed. There will be no public services, services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Dykstra

Betty Ann Dykstra, nee DeBoer, age 85, of Lansing, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Dykstra. Loving mother of Gary (Donna) Dykstra, Terry (Angela) Dykstra, Peggy Sue (Richard) Davis, and Carla (Kevin) VanTil. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Dykstra, Alison (Jon) Mittleman, Libby Dykstra, Tina (Jordan) Hernandez, Bethany (Wesley) Mills, Caleb (Abby) Dykstra, Douglas (Lyndsay) Davis, Litasha (Evan) Peace, Dustin Davis, Aaron (Rachael) VanTil, Ben (Tabi) VanTil, Melanie (Brandan) VandeKamp, and 10 great-grandchildren and 1 soon to be. Dear sister of the late Edward (late Ann) DeBoer, late Andrew (late Alice) DeBoer, late Elmer (Tini) DeBoer, Tena (late Dick) Poortinga, and the late Jackie (Don) Dykstra. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Julia DeBoer. Betty had a devotion to her family, faith, and spreading the word of the Lord through Munster Church and the Crossroads Prison Ministries program. Her life was a treasure and one that will be deeply missed. Visitation Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN, with services conducted by Rev. Jim Hollendoner. The funeral service will also be streamed live on Smits Funeral Home Facebook Page. Private interment at Skyline Memorial Park –Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Betty’s name can be made to Munster Church, 214 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321 or Crossroads Prison Ministries, PO Box 900 Grand Rapids, MI 49509. For further information, please call 219322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com.