Obituaries
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Harold T. Bell
June 3, 2026
Harold T. Bell, age 84, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 47 years to the late Linda C. Bell, nee Frieling (2025). Loving father of Harold (Carrie) Beck, Kristin (Michael) McNeely and Luke (Alexa) Bell. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren: Kellan, Layla and April McNeely; Cooper, Mina, Eddie, Sutton and Greta Bell; Jason Beck, Kevin (Anna) Beck and Megan (James)...
Susan M. Bennett
May 29, 2026
Susan Bennett, 74 passed on May 29th, 2026, surrounded by friends and family after a short but sudden health complication. Preceded in death by her parents John & Kathleen Paul, her sister Kathy Paul, her long-time partner Albert Kloth, and numerous friends and family, Sue has been welcomed with open arms into the Kingdom of Heaven and reunited with those...
Henriette "Etta" Haan
May 29, 2026
Henriette “Etta” Haan, nee Pleiter, age 87, beloved wife of 59 years to the late Louis L. Haan (2019). Loving mother of Sheryl (Tunis Jr.) Helmus, Laurence (Lou Ann) Haan, and Jack (Cathy) Haan. Cherished grandmother of Jena (Rey) Phillips, Shelly (Jessy) Smit, Alex (Cassie) Haan, Tracy Helmus, Tori (Drew) Black, Celaine (Dylan) Van Vliet, Elise (Tommy) Batts, Abby (Lincoln)...
Clarence R. "C.R." Wirth
May 28, 2026
Clarence R. “C.R.” Wirth, age 96, US Marine Corps Korean War Era Veteran, passed away at his home in Worth that he designed and built in 1961, surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, May 28, 2026. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Jennean M. "Jean" Wirth, nee Olson (2018). Loving and devoted father of Mark Wirth, Jane...
Arlene R. Knudsen
June 2, 2026
Arlene R. Knudsen, nee Richards, age 88, devoted daughter of the late Lloyd and Blenda Richards. Loving sister of Barbara (late Chester) Placek and the late Bill Richards (Donna (Ken Schubert).
Very proud auntie of Charlene (Paul) Peterson, late Susan (Ron) Fjeldheim, Steven (Debbie) Placek, Michael (Debi) Placek; Scott (Kelly) Richards and Jill (Dave) Rafter. Dearest great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many....
Michael J. Janicek
May 31, 2026
Michael John Janicek passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Janicek and Helen Janicek.
Mike was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness, sense of humor, and love for his family touched all who knew him. He is survived by...
Gregory H. Hase
May 3, 2026
Gregory H. Hase, age 63, suddenly. Loving brother of Michael, Roger (Deborah) and Todd Hase. Proud uncle of Jessica (Brett Vodicka), Kylie, Chase, Ella, Chloe and Ava. Dear nephew of many. Cherished son of the late Donna (nee Vanderschoot) and the late Hilbert Hase.
Longtime owner, along with his brother Michael, of Turbine Transmissions in Chicago, IL which was founded by...
Gerald J. "Jerry" Grohn
March 24, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Grohn, lovingly known to many as a husband, dad, son, brother, friend and coach, passed away on March 24, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old.
Jerry lived a life defined by passion, resilience, and an unwavering love for his family and football. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julie...
Leona R. "Lee" Dekker
May 20, 2026
Leona R. “Lee” Dekker, nee Visser, age 79, beloved wife for 59 years to Raymond J. “Ray” Dekker. Loving mother of Ruth (Craig) Gallman and Linda (David) Hoitsma. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Erica) Gallman, Jenna (Michael) Gallman-Muir, Ellie (Silas) Page, Lucas Hoitsma and Isabelle Hoitsma. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (nee Schutler) Visser. Dear sister of Edward...
Elsie J. Buis
May 17, 2026
Elsie J. Buis, nee Huetter, age 90, of Chicago Ridge, IL., beloved wife of 61 years to the late Willard J. "Will" Buis. Loving mother of Will (Nancy) Buis, David Buis, and the late Edward (Patricia) Buis. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Justin) Roth, Douglas (Brittany) and Ryan Buis; Alyssa Buis and Carly Blomberg; Joshua and Jessica Buis. Dearest great-grandmother of...
Linda M. Behrendt
May 16, 2026
Linda M. Behrendt, nee Swannie, age 83, loving mother of the late Laura Dellorto. Cherished grandmother of Kristina Dellorto and Dominic Dellorto. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and Louise (nee Zatteau) Swannie. Dearest sister of the late Paul “Bud” Swannie.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 12221 Merit Dr., Suite 1950, Dallas, TX...
Christine R. "Christy" Turner
May 16, 2026
Christine R. “Christy” Turner, nee Hajek, age 68, of Riverdale, IL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 with her family by her side. Christine was born on October 4, 1957 in Chicago, IL.
Christy shared a beautiful lifelong journey of 54 years with her beloved husband Nearl Turner, celebrating 45 years of a deeply cherished marriage. Loving mother to her...
William L. "Bill" Mailloux
May 15, 2026
William L. “Bill” Mailloux, age 83, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to Juanita M. “Nita” Mailloux (nee Wills). Loving father of Stephanie Mailloux. Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Matthew. Devoted son of the late Leo and Ruth Mailloux. Dearest brother of Emilie Rose Mullins, Patricia (Glenn) Shamhart, Lucille McNichols, and the late Carol (late Edward) Novak....
Eileen C. Regan
May 14, 2026
Eileen C. Regan, nee Parzyszek, age 82, beloved wife for 49 years to the late David T. Regan (2014). Loving mother of David Regan, Scott (Kimberly) Regan and Jennine Regan. Proud grandmother of Allison and Jake Regan. Cherished mother-in-law of Lisa Regan. Devoted daughter of the late Bernice (nee Ribelis) and the late Chester Parzyszek. Dear sister of the late...
Daniel R. "Danny" Spoerl
May 13, 2026
Daniel R. “Danny” Spoerl, age 68, at rest on May 13, 2026. Loving brother of Karen (Jerry) Weyer, Raymond (Gail) Spoerl and Kenneth (Carol) Spoerl. Special bonus brother to Rev. Don Borling. Cherished uncle of Jeff (Carla) Spoerl, Richard (Sarah) Spoerl and Cliff (Katie) Weyer. Dear great-uncle of many. Danny will also be missed by his family at the Monaghan...
Lois E. Krisik
May 11, 2026
Lois E. Krisik, nee Hornburg, age 87, beloved wife for 37 years to the late Donald (1994). Loving mother of Donald (Jeannie) Krisik, Robert Krisik, Susan (fiancé Mike Naccarato) Tsiamas, Ronald (Amy) Krisik and Cheryl (Ray) Calderon. Proud grandmother of Rhonda (Ryan) McLernon, Don Krisik Jr., Nicki (Jeff) Heinz, Steve (Lindsay) Tsiamas, Stacy Krisik, Tony Tsiamas, Jennifer (Roger) Moreno, Lexi...
Frank L. Kremsner
May 6, 2026
Frank L. Kremsner, age 99, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 72 years to the late Shirley M. Kremsner, nee Staschke (2022). Loving father of Frank Robert Kremsner and Lynn (Gary) Mullenbruck. Preceded in death by his siblings Pauline (late Robert) Seivers, Bob (Leona) Kremsner and Walter Kremsner. Dear brother-in-law of Diane (late Jack) Huff and the late Edward (late...
Andrew L. "Andy" Lindemulder
May 3, 2026
Andrew L. “Andy” Lindemulder, age 83, beloved husband for 57 years to Joyce, nee Goossens. Loving father of Timothy (Betsy) Lindemulder and Susan Lindemulder. Cherished grandfather of Carolyn (Ryan) Koehn, Alicia Lindemulder, and Zachary Lindemulder. Preceded in death by his siblings Bertha VanWyk, Ted Lindemulder, Eleanore Lindemulder, and Hilbert Lindemulder. Fond brother-in-law of William (Marjorie) Goossens and Carol (James) Vroom....
Richard E. Paz
May 2, 2026
Richard E. Paz, age 86, beloved husband for 58 years to Herminia, nee Villegas. Loving father of Richard (Jodi) Paz and Robert (Shelley) Paz. Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Angie), Alexander, Alyssa (Alexa), Kalani (Trevor), and Kai; Makayla, Hannah, Liam, and Adaline. Dear great-grandfather of Nicholas, Alexis and Daniel and great-great-grandfather of Ozzy and Vinny. Dear brother of Julita, Cezar, May...
Jessica Koleczek
May 1, 2026
Jessica Koleczek, nee Negrete, age 92. Beloved wife of the late John C. Koleczek (2023). Loving aunt of Irma (Michael) Donohue, Javier (Isela) Orozco and Rodolfo (Maria) Orozco. Dear great-aunt of Mary, Tom, Maggie and Jane Donohue; Jocelyn Escalante, Isabella Orozco; Rudy, Emily, Ana and Olivia Orozco. Proud great-great-aunt of Jonathan Campos and Vivian Leone. Fond sister-in-law of Aurora (late...
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