Obituaries

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Jack M. Campione

Jack M. Campione

November 23, 2025

Jack M. Campione, age 76, proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away surrounded by family. Jack honorably served with the Blackhorse 11th Armored Calvary Regiment.

He was the beloved husband of Christine (née Emery) Campione; devoted father of Liz (Bryan) Fronczek and Jake (Tiffany) Campione; and dear stepfather of Erik and Keith Hoeksema. Jack was a proud grandfather to Sophie, Max,...

Richard C. "Rich" Runyon

Richard C. "Rich" Runyon

November 23, 2025

Richard C. Runyon “Rich”, age 82 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 23rd, 2025. Cherished husband of Colleen Runyon, nee King, and devoted father of Paula (late Ted) Dybas, Jana Runyon, Kelly Runyon, and Sean Runyon. He was preceded in death by his father Charles, mother Elsie, sister Lois, and brothers Bob and John. Rich was also a...

Abraham Sungman Chung

Abraham Sungman Chung

November 24, 2025

Abraham Sungman Chung, age 80, beloved husband of the late Sarah Youngsook Chung, nee Kim. Loving father of David (Rhonda) Chung and Sarah Chung. Cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn Chung.

Abraham was born in Gwangju, South Korea, the eldest son among two brothers and two sisters. He was a 1969 graduate of Chosun University, Pharmacy School in South Korea. Abraham served in...

Eileen A. "Micky" Hofstra

Eileen A. "Micky" Hofstra

November 18, 2025

Eileen A. “Micky” Hofstra, nee Brouwer, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Hofstra (2007). Loving mother of Carol (Albert A.) Bult, Joanne Hofstra, Edward J. (Sandy) Hofstra and Diane Hofstra. Cherished grandmother of Timothy (Selam) Bult, Kelly (Reginald) Clark, Joshua Bult, Alison (Jarrett) McMackin, Lisa...

Arthur D. Krause, Sr.

Arthur D. Krause, Sr.

November 18, 2025

Arthur D. Krause, Sr., age 90, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Krause, nee Lichneckert (1999). Loving father of Arthur Jr. (Ana) Krause, Gail Butler and Karen Essenburg. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ryan (Madison), Trevor, Haley, Isabella, Cody, Emily and the late Kyle. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey and Stella. Preceded in death by his siblings Dolores...

Michael W. Griffin

Michael W. Griffin

November 17, 2025

Michael W. Griffin, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on November 17, 2025. Loving father of David, William, Chloe and the late Gabriel. Beloved son of Alice Griffin and David S. Griffin. Dear brother of Daniel (Denise) Griffin, Kathleen (Brian) Ramocki, David J. (Michelle) Griffin and the late Johnny Griffin. Cherished uncle of Daniel (Stephanie) and Melissa (Graham)...

Jo Rodenburg Ziegler

Jo Rodenburg Ziegler

October 27, 2025

Jo Rodenburg Ziegler, age 66, beloved wife and best friend for 30 years to Thomas Ziegler. Loving mother of Seth Cowan of Morris, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and Patricia (Monsma) Rodenburg. Dearest sister of Mitch Rodenburg (Sonnie) of Wyoming, Sibyl Sexton of Florida, Amy Rodenburg-Wubbolt (Georg) of Germany, Fran Rodenburg of Maine, Meg Rohr (Bob) of Indiana,...

Cristina Lenard

Cristina Lenard

November 15, 2025

Cristina Lenard, nee Borges, age 56, passed away peacefully in her home November 15 th , 2025. Beloved wife for 22 years to Joseph M. Lenard. Loving mother of Maria Madalena Lenard and Isabella Virginia Lenard. Cherished daughter of Joao (Ana Francisca) Borges and the late Virginia Borges. Dearest sister of Karla (Rafael) Borges and Luiz Alberto (Daniella) Borges. Dear...

Juarez "Spoon" Witherspoon

Juarez "Spoon" Witherspoon

November 14, 2025

Juarez “Spoon” Witherspoon, age 68, loving father of Danielle and Krista Witherspoon. Proud grandfather of Ethan Witherspoon. Dear brother and uncle of many.

Spoon was known to be a hard worker. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Blackhawks fan. Spoon enjoyed watching HGTV and The Food Network. He was a friend to everyone that he met and will be dearly...

Glenn M. Mueller

Glenn M. Mueller

November 14, 2025

Glenn M. Mueller, age 89, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Karen, nee Bormet. Loving father of Glenn (late Wendy) Mueller and Brenda Robinson. Cherished grandfather of James Robinson, Kelsey (Ben) Taylor, Michael (Megan) Mueller, Grace Robinson and Megan Robinson. Dearest great-grandfather of Matthew Taylor. Fond brother of Elsie Brandenburg, Ina Olson, Ralph Mueller and preceded...

Warren G. Kuipers

Warren G. Kuipers

November 13, 2025

Warren G. Kuipers, age 86, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to Ruth E. Kuipers, nee Albers. Loving father of Todd (Susan), Rick (Tami) and Randy (Jennifer). Cherished grandfather of Samantha (Joseph) Stoken, Daniel (Megan), Jillian (Lukas) Otte; Kaylee (Mike) Drury, Chris (Kristen), Shelby (Jeff) Zelazik, Zach (Hannah); Andy (Ashley), Abby (Rich) Gricus and AJ (fiancée Maddie). Dearest...

Joan M. MacLelland

Joan M. MacLelland

November 12, 2025

Joan M. MacLelland, nee Coxhead, age 77, beloved wife for 37 years to the late James F. “Jim” MacLelland (2013). Loving mother of Laura Coyle, John (Wendy) Coyle and James (Nicole) MacLelland. Cherished grandmother of Sheryl (Paul), Sonny, Reid (Tessa), Gavin, Bennett, Harrison and Dominik. Devoted daughter of the late Ernest and Mary R. (nee Mowatt) Coxhead. Dearest sister of...

Herbert W. "Herb" Anderson

Herbert W. "Herb" Anderson

November 6, 2025

Herbert W. "Herb" Anderson, age 83, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (nee Hanley), and his mother Gertrude Hansen Anderson, as well as many cherished friends and family. He was a devoted father to...

Anne M. Philipps

Anne M. Philipps

November 6, 2025

Anne M. Philipps, nee Reynolds, age 79, devoted mom of Mark (Dena) Philipps, Kari (Chris) Gambotz, Kelli (Scott) Kalata, Tim (Jody Thom) Philipps, Jacki (John) Vosper, Patrick (Chrissy) Philipps, and the late Kevin Philipps. Proud “Pink Grandma” of 14 grandchildren. Loving sister of Eddie (Doris) Reynolds, the late Tom Reynolds, and the late Teri Rybicki. Favorite Auntie Anne of many...

Sharon K. Pedigo

Sharon K. Pedigo

November 3, 2025

Sharon K. Pedigo, nee Paden, age 78, beloved wife of the late Harry R. Pedigo (2007). Cherished mother of Robert (Suzanne) Pedigo and the late John Joseph Pedigo. Proud grandmother of Kayleigh (Patrick) Clancy and Hannah Pedigo. Dearest great-grandmother of Mason and Logan. Loving sister of Matt (Harriet) Paden and Teri Sommer. Dear aunt of four nieces and nephews.

Sharon was...

Charles G. Hendricks

Charles G. Hendricks

November 2, 2025

Charles G. “Chuck” Hendricks, age 88, cherished husband of the late Arlene (nee Carrier) Hendricks. Loving father of Robert (Diane Doherty) Hendricks and Catherine (Dirk) Medley. Proud grandfather of Robert “Bobby” (Amanda) Hendricks, James (Lanaia) Panici, Christina Panici, Kevin (Kaylyn) Hendricks, and Kayla (Tommy) Reynolds. Fond great-grandfather of Mason Charles Hendricks and Eloise Reynolds. Dear brother of Ross (Cindy) Hendricks,...

David P. Ehlman

David P. Ehlman

November 1, 2025

David "Dave" Paul Ehlman, aged 61, of TInley Park, IL was taken from us suddenly on November 1, 2025. He died doing what he loved. Dave was born to Elizabeth Ehlman (nee Hoppenjans) and John "Jack" Ehlman on July 17, 1964 in Berea, OH. He was the youngest sibling, baby brother to Nancy, Tracy, and John "Jay".

After living for a...

Judith "Judy" Dykstra

Judith "Judy" Dykstra

October 31, 2025

Judith Ann (Terwiel) Dykstra, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 in Naples, Florida.

Judith, known as Judy by most, was born on April 28, 1943 in Roseland, Illinois to the late Theresa (VanderMeer) and the late Nicholas John Terwiel. Her life was marked by her faith in God, her love of family and friends, and her thoughtfulness towards...

Marian E. Block

Marian E. Block

October 31, 2025

Marian E. Block, nee Ries, age 96, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Marvin W. Block (2018). Loving mother of Cynthia (Alan) Szymanski and the late Andrew (Linda) Block. Cherished grandmother of Paul (Amanda) Szymanski, April Szymanski, Anne (John) Robinson; Melanie (Michael) Pagliuco and Carl (Jassyn) Block. Dearest great-grandmother of Logan, Alexa, Saylor, Brody and Theodore. Dear sister...

Lenore Ann Firkin

Lenore Ann Firkin

October 29, 2025

Lenore Ann Firkin, nee Karpus, age 87, beloved wife of the late Donald Firkin (2020). Loving mother of Steve Firkin, Debbie (Anton) Schmitt, Rick (Rosa) Firkin, and the late Randy Firkin. Cherished grandmother of Melissa Schmitt, Shane (Jessica) Schmitt; Brandon Firkin and Dustin Firkin. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Lorraine (Bobby) Kubowicz and the late Lennie (late Joan)...