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Christel R. "Chris" Bastien
August 19, 2025
Christel R. "Chris" Bastien, nee Szeklinski, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, died on August 19, 2025. Beloved wife for over 65 years to Wayne P. Bastien. Loving mother of the late Daniela (Mark) McClellan and the late Nicole Bastien. Cherished grandmother of Jackie (Eddie) Groberski, Eric McClellan and Greg McClellan. Dearest great-grandmother of Evelyn. Dear sister of Uwe Szeklinski...
Keith A. Kuncic
August 18, 2025
Keith A. Kuncic, age 64, US Navy and US Army Disabled Veteran, devoted son of the late Robert and Shirley (nee Coomey) Kuncic. Survived by his two sisters Karen Kuncic and Kathy Kuncic.
Interment with Military Honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. Please meet at...
Mary L. McCoy
August 15, 2025
Mary L. McCoy, nee Scarlata, age 94, beloved wife of the late Lorn (2010). Loving mother of Frank (Peggy) Navarrete, Michael (Patricia) Navarrete, Raul (late Connie) Navarrete, Barry Navarrete and preceded in death by Mary Ellen Cogliense, Elizabeth Hagbom, Mary Christine (late Donald) Grudzinski and Kevin Navarrete. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 23. Survived by her sister Frances...
Gina M. Polcaster
August 10, 2025
The one and only Gina Michelle Polcaster, 53, cherished daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Alice Polcaster. Treasured sister to Jim & Heather, Erik, Tony & Karina. Cool Aunt G to Thomas, Tori, Gia, and Enzo. Fond niece of Michelle Gaimari, Sue & Art Hopkins, the late George Schurwanz, George & Heidi Polcaster, Susan & Michael Kelley, the late Rick &...
Ronald L. Korhorn
August 10, 2025
Ronald L. Korhorn, age 78, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 57 years to Mary, nee Bermes. Loving father of Jeff (Shellie) Korhorn and Michael (Jenna) Korhorn. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Miranda), Micah (Kiley), Abigail and Eliana; Samuel and Liliana. Dearest great-grandfather of Phoebe. Dear brother of Samuel (Fran) Korhorn and the late Glenn Korhorn. Fond uncle of Deanna...
Timothy S. Hughes
August 8, 2025
Timothy S. Hughes, age 47, beloved husband for 20 years to Diana, nee Zelensky. Loving father of Bailey and William. Devoted son of Don and Judy Hughes. Dear brother of Sonya (Tim) Rose. Dearest uncle of Brittany, Jacob and Kaylee. Fond son-in-law of Donna Zelensky (Albert Panozzo).
Services are private.
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Robert M. Craven
August 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) M. Craven, 99, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Chicago on November 12, 1925, Robert lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to those he loved.
A proud veteran of World War II, Robert served his country with honor and courage, carrying the lessons of sacrifice and...
Fred H. Brouwer
July 21, 2025
Fred H. Brouwer, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was the devoted husband of Paulette Brouwer for over 60 years. He was a proud father to Fred H. Brouwer, Jr. and Michael Brouwer (Linea), and a cherished grandfather to Faith and Michael Brouwer. He was preceded in death by his...
Donna Lee Schnayer
August 9, 2025
Donna Lee Schnayer (nee Vajko) age 80 of Antioch IL, passed away on August 9th, 2025. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Wayne A. Schnayer, Sr. and grandson Zachery W. Schnayer. Donna is survived by her daughters Michelle (Bryan) Richards, Paula (Greg) McDaniel, Karen (Michael) Bertacchi, Joy (John) Paunovic; son Wayne A. Schnayer, Jr.; grandchildren Shannon Richards, Carson...
Maureen C. Nelson
August 6, 2025
Maureen C. Nelson, nee McDonough, age 82, beloved wife for 62 years to Bradford Nelson. Loving mother of Brian Nelson, Barry Nelson and the late Brandon Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Alec, Eric, Elizabeth, Zachary and Luke. Dear sister of Erin (James) Treadway. Fond aunt of Shannon (Giovanni) Giordano and Jim Treadway.
Maureen was a bookkeeper with SEIU Local 4 for 23...
Larry S. Kociolek
August 2, 2025
Larry Stanley Kociolek, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. Although he battled heart disease for half of his life, his illnesses never defined him. Rather, he was a man whose life was defined by service, dedication, and an unshakable love for family and the...
Sumithra Dwarakanathan
August 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sumithra Dwarakanathan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on September 14, 1951, in Chennai, India, Sumithra was the cherished daughter of Professor P.S. Manisundaram and Anusuya Manisundaram. Raised between Chennai and...
Sandra Susan Sitkowski
August 1, 2025
Sandra Susan Sitkowski, nee Suchanek, age 75, beloved wife for 33 years to the late Leonard F. "Len" Sitkowski (2019). Loving mother of Todd (Linda) Sitkowski, Chad (Geanine) Sitkowski, and Scott (Tonya) Sitkowski. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Blake; Danielle (Chandler), Matt, Jack, Luc; Nick, Kevin (Ashley) and Abigail. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Richard Suchanek. Survived by her...
Karen J. Socks
July 30, 2025
Karen J. Socks, nee Boukal, age 85, beloved wife for 67 years to Ken Socks. Loving mother of Denise (Eugene) Massura and Paula (Joe) Fittanto. Cherished grandmother of Michael Massura, Christopher (Patty) Massura, Leon Fittanto and Kenneth Fittanto. Dear sister of the late Richard (Constance) Boukal. Fond sister-in-law of the late Joyce Torrey. Dear aunt of Rick, Brian, Sherri and...
Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez, Jr.
July 29, 2025
Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez, Jr., age 79, beloved husband for 55 years to Marilyn, nee Barger. Loving father of Michelle (Scott) Sarkan, Brandon (Johanna) Rodriguez and the late Jason Rodriguez. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Halie, Tyler and Haydn. Dear brother of Anna Rodriguez, Francisca Molina and Sixto Rodriguez. Fond brother-in-law of the late Ervin Barger. Dear tìo of many nieces and...
Barbara J. Dotson
July 24, 2025
Barbara J. Dotson, nee Harris, age 88, beloved wife of the late Gene Dotson (1972). Loving mother of Debbie (Dan) Daniluk, Gary (Cathy) Dotson, John (Caroline) Dotson, Gail (Wayne) Klein, Laura Dotson, Jeanette (Greg) Chose and the late Marianne Dotson. Cherished grandmother of 16. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Vicki Race.
Barbara enjoyed a variety of hobbies, such as...
Coletta E. Groen
July 24, 2025
Coletta E. Groen, nee Hart, age 75, beloved wife for 55 years to Arthur Groen, Jr. Loving mother of Kelly (Don) Tyrakowski and Bonnie (Shawn) Olson. Cherished grandmother of Brianna (Rafa) Rosales, Rilee, John and Dana Tyrakowski; Delaney Frigo, Connor and Christopher Olson. Dearest great-grandmother of Vivian and Evelyn Rosales. Dear sister of Margaret (Frank) Vojtech and the late William...
Irving E. Herman
July 24, 2025
Irving E. Herman, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Joan M. Herman, nee Travis (2014). Loving father of Lori (Dr. Zulfiqar) Rizvi and Edward (Joanne) Herman. Cherished grandfather of Heather (John Lindsay) Rizvi, Jason (Caitlin Darden) Rizvi and Katie (Brad May) Herman. Dearest great-grandfather of Emilia, Genevieve, Theodore and Rowan....
Teresa Lynn Dec
July 21, 2025
After a long, hard-fought health battle, Teresa Lynn Dec (53), passed away July 21, 2025, surrounded by the immense love of her family. Teresa is survived by her mother Crystal (Cummins) Dec, siblings Julie and Tommy, as well as loving uncles, aunts, cousins, and so many cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dec.
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Joshua J. "Josh" Schwider
July 20, 2025
Joshua J. "Josh" Schwider, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Beloved husband of 25 years to Jessica L. Schwider, nee Johns. Loving father of Jenna. Devoted son of John and Marlene Schwider. Dearest brother of Joseph (Holly) Schwider and Kelsey (Bob) Powers. Cherished uncle of Amber, Lucy, John, Thomas, Daniel, Sophia; Madison, Lily, Jules and Olivia. Dear...
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