Ret. CHFD Lt. John J. Hogeveen Jr. - 54
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Ret. CHFD Lt. John J. Hogeveen Jr. Age 54. Recently of Schererville, Indiana, former longtime Chicago Heights resident. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1989. Received his Fire Science certificate from Prairie State College. Started his firefighter career on the Chicago Heights Fire Department Paid-On-Call and then retiring as a Lieutenant after 29 years for the Chicago Heights Fire Department. Motocross Dirt Biker and Pool player. A member of the Midwest Vintage MX and American Pool Association. John especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends sharing a meal. Husband for 4 years of Jennifer nee Swatek. Father of Cody (Sequoia Morris) Hogeveen, Kyle Hogeveen and Paige (Steven Hanus) Hogeveen. Bonus father of Rachael Veselsky, Max Veselsky, Madison Veselsky and Charlotte Veselsky. Son of Carol nee Flickinger and the late John J. Hogeveen Sr. Brother of Carrie (Keith) Tovey, Candy Hogeveen and Carmel Hogeveen. Uncle of Taylor J “T.J.” (Theresa) Tovey. Godfather of Anthony and Harper Tovey. Former husband of Michele Salisbury. Friend and fellow Fire Fighter of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday March 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Services at funeral home Saturday 10:00 am. Burial private. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday March 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Services at funeral home Saturday 10:00 am.
Kitty Knapp
on 03/16/26
Connie Davis Esposito
on 03/16/26
Carrie (Hogeveen) Tovey
on 03/17/26
Little Brother, I cannot believe you are gone, No matter what, EVERYONE could count on you being there if they needed ANYTHING; you didn't hesitate to help people out, expecting nothing in return. You went to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to help. You came up to the hospital when I had my heart surgery, staying all night, until I you knew I was stable. I will miss our talks, fun trips & pranks we played when you, Candy, Carm & I went to Vegas. The races won't be the same without you cooking D&D sausage on Fridays at the races. My heart is breaking as I realize what a HUGE impact you had on all of our lives. You will be missed more than you will ever know. I LOVE YOU JOHN, RIP!
Javidsab
on 03/18/26
Joseph Bafia
3 weeks, 6 days ago
I'm very sorry for your family's loss. I have Max in class this semester and was shocked to hear of his father's passing. Praying for comfort to Mr. Hogeveen's family.
Carmel Hogeveen
3 weeks, 3 days ago
John...where to begin...
Our whole lives, it was the original 6, then dad passed and so we were 5 and now you've left us. Entirely too soon! You and I were like oil and water but yet, we were each others staunchest defenders. We always said, if the other goes first, the one left behind would cry the hardest and darn it, we were both right. I knew you would always be there for us, as you always were. LIke Carrie said, you never said no, no matter what. I will miss your cheeky sense of humor, your often off-color jokes and stories, but most of all, I'll miss YOU! I know you'll see dad up there, probably still negotiating his way past the pearly gates, but please do put in a good word for him because you both have earned your way!
Until we meet again.....
Love,
Sis