Obituaries

March 6, 2025

Joan R. Cizmas, nee DeMuzzio, age 88, beloved wife for 62 years to the late George G. Cizmas (2023). Loving mother of Dannielle (Jeff) Cunningham and Denise (Gary Swiercz) Sexton. Proud grandmother of Derek (Katie) Sexton and Nicolas (Angela) Sexton. Dearest great-grandmother of Mackenzie Sexton, Brooklyn Sexton and Milena Maugeri. Dear sister of Louis (late Bev) DeMuzzio, David (RoseAnn) DeMuzzio...

March 5, 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Niemiec, age 88, beloved husband for 65 years to Virginia Niemiec, nee Gawron (2022). Loving father of Jeffrey (Mary) Niemiec, Karen (Brian) Carey, and Paul Niemiec. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Austin) Duca, Bridget (Tyler) Cizek, Brian (Kerry) Niemiec, Dr. Connor (Erin) Niemiec, Paul, Lisa, and Nicholas Niemiec, and Kevin Niemiec. Dearest great-grandfather of Grayson, Benjamin, Scarlett, Preston...

March 4, 2025

Peter A. Boersma, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Margretta "Mardie" Boersma, nee Van Vossen. Loving father of Dennis (Debora) Boersma, Patricia (Jeffrey) Hanson and William (fianceé Debbie) Boersma. Cherished Gramps of Katherine (Roger) Johnson, Anna (Charlie) Chrystal and Jacob Boersma. Dearest great-grandfather of Riley Hanson-Chrystal, Harper Johnson and Kallie Johnson. Devoted son of the...

March 1, 2025

Edwin E. "Ed" Sinars, age 80, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Margaret-Rose Sinars, nee Richard (2012). Loving father of Michele (Rand) Kral, Carrie (David) Ward, and David (Christiana) Sinars. Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Kara), Morgan, Caroline, Reece, Ethan, Camryn, Zachary, Nicholas, Gina, and Stella. Beloved companion of Beverly Beaty. Dear brother of James (late...

February 28, 2025

Marie H. DeJan, 93, late of Ormand Beach Florida. Visitation Monday, March 10, 2025, 3-8pm.  Graveside funeral service Tuesday, 12:00 Noon at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tinley Park. 167th St., east of Oak Park Ave.

February 28, 2025

Mary Rose Napoli, 87, of Blue Island / Midlothian, IL, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born February 21, 1938, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Frank Dominic and Edna Frederika (Schulz) Napoli. Mary was a devout Catholic and was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Roman...

February 27, 2025

Dybas, Theodore “Teddy”

Theodore “Teddy” Dybas, age 58; Beloved husband of Paula (nee Runyon) for 35 years; Preceded in death by his parents Theodore Dybas and Judith Carter; Dear brother of the late Dennis Dybas, the late Diane (Bill) Gillooley, Denise (Gerry) Gilligan and Danielle (Jason) Huisman; Fond brother-in-law of Jana Runyon; Dearest uncle to Gerald (Julie)...

February 27, 2025

Thomas G. Kollias, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Tom lived his life in service to others, was devoted to his family, and loved his country. Tom is survived by his daughter, Nicole Whitlow, son-in-law Rick, grandchildren Ryan and Alaina, his brothers Roger and Arthur, and sister Nadine. He...

February 26, 2025

Lillian K. "Kay" Waszak, nee Lenzini, age 81, passed away on February 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Tracy (William) Sampognaro and Bonnie (late Kevin) Krueger and the late Richie Mrskos. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Brian) Striggow, Douglas (Rebecca) Sampognaro, Eric (Heather) Sampognaro, Kathleen Mrskos and James Millsaps. Dearest great-grandmother of Seth, Luke, Gianna, Dominic, Isabella, Anthony, Elizabeth, Paige and Abigail....

February 26, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Bos, nee Hiller, 100 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John H. Bos (2016). Loving mother of Joan (Nick) Meabon, Richard (Heather) Bos, Daniel (Sue) Bos and John (Brenda) Bos. Cherished grandmother Philip (Joli) Meabon, Kevin (Addie) Meabon, Chad Meabon, Rick Bos, Sarah (Eddie)...

February 24, 2025

Theresa Diane Jackson (nee Yates), 64, was born July 27th, 1960, to Katie Louise Kilburn and Zollie Clinton Yates and passed away February 24, 2025. Theresa is survived by her loving kids; Amy Mead (Phillip), Rose Mason (Robert), and Christopher Stainbrook. Brothers; Gerald Yates (Sue) and Gary Yates (Willma). Grandkids; Jaden, Madison, Makayla, Mathew, Kyle, Brenden, Charity, Brooklyn, Katelyn,...

February 24, 2025

Gene Lakinski, age 92, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lakinski, nee Kozurko (2008). Loving father of Karen Mahoney and the late David Lakinski and Kimberly Lakinski. Dear father-in-law of Eric Mahoney. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Kyle, Erin, Tara and Ryan. Loving companion of Sheri Russell. Gene's family would like to thank Bethany, Michelle...

February 23, 2025

Courtney E. Beranek, nee Martin, age 34, beloved wife for four years to Thomas Beranek. Cherished and loving mother of Christopher. Devoted daughter of Donald and Donna (nee Zielinski) Martin. Loving sister of Nicole Martin, Heather (T.J.) Musich and the late baby Fleeta. Dearest aunt of Colton, Emma and the late baby Micah Musich. Dear daughter-in-law of Jim and Donna...

February 22, 2025

Eli Visser, age 98, beloved husband for nearly 77 years to Jeanette (nee Speelman) went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2025.Loving father of Jeanne (Bear) Dickson, John (Linda) Visser, Tom (Lor) Visser, Sharie (the late Kurt) Mahlfeldt, Judy (Jim) Ardon, Joan (Harold) Aardsma, Cindy (Bernie) Laporte, and Linda (Darin) Dykstra.Cherished grandpa to David Dickson, Jonathan...

February 20, 2025

Dr.  Keshava Murthy

June 30, 1936 – February 20, 2025

Keshava Murthy passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 20, 2025.  He was the devoted husband of Aswathalakshmi, loving father to Aparna, Shila (Andy) and Lalitha, and adored Thatha of Alexander Santiago, and Cassandra.  He was a revered doctor and a loyal friend. ...

February 20, 2025

William R. “Bill” Hutcherson, 84, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Bill was a devoted husband to Angela D. Hutcherson for 32 years and a beloved father to John (Diana Mitchell) Hutcherson, Christopher (Kimberlee) Hutcherson, Laura (Mike) Krebs, Valerie Locati, and Todd (Elizabeth) Hutcherson. He was also a proud stepfather to Robert Darrow (Steve West),...

February 19, 2025

Esther Camerino, late of Tinley Park. Services for Esther Camerino will be this Friday February 28, 2025, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Interment at a later date.

February 18, 2025

Marilyn L. Rusthoven, nee Oostman, age 90, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert C. "Bob" Rusthoven (2020). Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Wolff, Brian (Leigh) Rusthoven, and Bob (Christine) Rusthoven. Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Henry Tasset) Rusthoven, Emma (David) Jiang, Ian (fiancée Paris) Rusthoven, Annie, Sarah, and the late Chase Rusthoven. Fond sister of Grace (late Bob)...

February 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce that on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, Dawn Baker, loving wife, mother, and Nana, suddenly passed away at the age of 59.

Dawn was born December 13th, 1965 to her mother Jackie Proudfoot.

Dawn loved her family and friends more than anything. Her caring and loving nature touched everyone...

February 15, 2025

Patricia Rose Herman, nee Chomer, age 80, beloved wife for 57 years to Thomas J. Herman. Loving mother of Colleen (John) Dooley, Sandra (Christopher) Cella, Megan (Thomas) Murray and Katie (Edward) Adamczyk. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Luke (Kristin), Hannah (Joe), Maverick, Patrick, Emily, Reilly, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Madelyn. Dearest great-grandmother of Giavanna. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Mary...