Ret. CHFD Lt. John J. Hogeveen Jr.

John Hogeveen ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Mar. 16, 2026.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.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.