Obituaries

Robert Burkhart

December 8, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Burkhart, age 96, beloved husband of the late Judith A. Burkhart, nee Prikopa (2010). Loving father of Donna (late Earl) McCauley, John "Jack" (Belinda) Burkhart and the late Robert "Willie" Burkhart. Cherished grandfather of Rob (Shonda) McCauley, Heather (Brian) Wolf, John "Willie" Burkhart and Jack Ramsey Burkhart. Dearest great-grandfather of Justin, Holly, and Tyler Wolf; Ian and...

Eugene Becker

December 7, 2019

Eugene T. "Gene" Becker, age 88, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Janet "Toots" Becker, nee Ruzich (2014). Loving father of Anita (Larry) Knipper and Gregory (Kimberly) Becker. Dear grandfather of Anthony (Nicole) Becker and Emily (Matthew) Heise and great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of the late Ronald (late Sandy) Becker. Fond brother-in-law...

Theresa Ann (Lewandowski) Mainellis

December 6, 2019

Theresa Ann Mainellis (nee Lewandowski), age 74.

Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Mainellis.

Loving mother of Cathy (Chris) Bonk, Pam (Jim) Valleyfield, Christy Musso, LaDonna (Mike) Rowley and Don (Becky) Mainellis.

Cherished nana of Christopher, Matt, Ashley Bonk, Alyssa, Jenna, Emma, Jimmy Valleyfield, Gina, Maria Musso and Mia Mainellis.

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Bernice M. (Komenda) Soustek

December 6, 2019

Bernice M. Soustek (Komenda)

Wife, Mother, Teacher. Age 70.

Beloved wife of Dennis C. Soustek.

Loving mother of Mark and Daily Soustek & Meghan and Zachary Kramer.

Devoted daughter of Mary and the late Peter Komenda.

Dear sister of Andrew and Beverly Komenda, Theresa and Jim Norbut, Paul and...

Dr. Bienvenido Camacho

December 5, 2019

Dr. Bienvenido Quindoy Camacho, M.D., age 85, beloved husband for 58 years to Dr. Felicitas Camacho, M.D. nee Corcuera. Loving father of Bienvenido (Stella) Camacho and Felicitas (Dr. Joseph) Cortez. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Mateo, Dan, Bianca and Leah and a “second father” to many nieces and nephews. He was also a great friend to many siblings and brothers- and...

Leonard I. Fornek

December 4, 2019

Leonard I. Fornek, age 86.  U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Dorencz).  Dear father Michael (Kristine), Mary Fornek, and Christine (Jim) Barcelona.  Proud grandfather of Adam, Luke, Sarah, Jake, Eric, Jackson and Ashley; great grandfather of Jayden, Caylah and Colin.  Fond brother of Ted (Jean), Roy (Maryann), the late Claire, the late Alex,...

Cornelia Dykstra

December 3, 2019

Cornelia H. "Connie" Dykstra, age 83, loving sister of Jeanette (late Robert) Fischer, Helen (John) Bakker and the late Jacoba (late Harvey) Stevens, William (late Marilyn) Dykstra and James Dykstra. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Lucas and Grace Dykstra. Retired long-time employee of AT&T. Visitation Friday, December 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to...

Arlene Dillon

December 3, 2019

Arlene E. Dillon, nee Escherich, age 76, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Dillon. Loving mother of Robert Jr., Daniel, Jacqueline and Christopher Dillon. Cherished grandmother of Robert III, Randi, Ashley, Tyler, Colton and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of Stephen. Dear sister of Richard Jr. (Linda) Escherich, Carol (James) Heine, Jill Escherich and the late John (Kathy) Escherich and the...

Barbara (O' Rourke) Baniewicz

December 2, 2019

Barbara Baniewicz (nee O'Rourke), age 88.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stephen Baniewicz.

Loving mother of Robert (Maureen), William, Rita (Ernie) Luri, Renee (Paul) Fredericksen, Mary (Dave) Przybyla, the late Sue Murphy (Mike Kahn), Tom (Karen), Joanne (Chuck) Bella and Jim (Molly) Baniewicz.

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many.

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Jenny Heinz

December 1, 2019

Jenny Heinz, nee Reed, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward Heinz (2007). Loving mother of Donna (Tom Finn) Hois, Janelle (Bob) Flaischaker, and Billy (Laura) Hois. Cherished grandmother of nine, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of the late John Reed and Dorothy Watt. Visitation Thursday, December 5, 2019, 3-7 PM...

Maryann F (Szmagala) Szurkowski

November 30, 2019

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 4-8 p.m. and Funeral Thursday, January 7, 2021 to St. Damien Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, that a donation to the Wounded Warrior Foundation be made.

Kim Marie (Gronski) Korduplewski

November 30, 2019

Korduplewski Kim Korduplewski (nee Gronski), age 63, of Tinley Park, after a lengthy illness.  Beloved wife of Alex; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Ester Gronski. Loving mother of Jaime-Lyn (Matt) Jorgensen and Nicholas (Amy).  Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Hannah, Emily and Christopher. Devoted sister of the late Lyn (Emil) and the late Jeannie.  Dear aunt to many...

Dorothy E. (Clancy) Lefils

November 30, 2019

Dorothy E. LeFils (nee Clancy), age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Robert E. LeFils.

Loving mother of George (Kara) LeFils and C.B. (Christine) LeFils.

Cherished grandmother of Kaley, Logan, Max, Sam and Brooke.

Dear sister of Margaret (the late Edward) (Marvin Grube) Kawczynski, the late Lorraine ( the late Thomas)...

James A. Mcinnes

November 29, 2019

James Andrew McInnes, age 79.

Veteran U,S. Army. Retired Captain Chicago Fire Department. Member of the Blues A.C.

Beloved husband of Mary McInnes (nee Boyce) for 51 years.

Loving father of Jimmy (Brandon), Michael, Timothy (Lisa), Bridget (Brian) Ferguson and the late Cathy.

Cherished grandfather of Michael, Timmy, Nora, Brody and...

Karl M. Mattson Sr.

November 25, 2019

Karl M. Mattson, Sr. passed away on November 25th, 2019 at the age of 80. Karl was husband to Sharon (nee Uppling) for 56 years, and a loving father to Michael (Mary Beth), Kevin, Kimberly (Dave) Bauman. He was a proud , loving Grandpa to Sophia and Finnian and a beloved brother to Donna (Tim) Allman and brother to...

Marie Logsdon

November 25, 2019

Marie T. Logsdon, nee Knor, age 97, together again with her late husband Martin Logsdon (2005). Loving mother of Sandra (late Daniel) Racich. Cherished grandmother of Blake (Suzanne), Blair and the late Seith. Dearest great-grandmother of Vaughan and Bonn. Preceded in death by her seven siblings. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marie was a member of TOPS for...

Leslie Larson

November 25, 2019

Leslie L. "Les" Larson, age 78, U.S. Army Green Beret Veteran. Beloved husband for 51 years to Linda, nee Hart. Loving father of Michael (Mandy) Larson and Christi Larson (Paul Illanas). Dear brother of the late Laverne (late Warren) Fredericks and brother-in-law of Carolyn (Stan) Albright. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Founding partner of Rose & Company. Member...

Craig D. Corkery

November 23, 2019

Craig D. Corkery, age 72, late of Lockport, formerly of Roseland, Passed away November 23, 2019 after an illness.  Cherished husband of Gertrude "Trudi" (nee Trettel); loving brother of Bruce, Bob, Brian (Susie) and the late Chuck.  An avid electronics enthusiast, he graduated from DeVry College and retired from G.E. Corporation's Electronic Division  after many years of dedicated service. ...

Charles J. Boll

November 23, 2019

Charles J. "Chuck" Boll, age 65, loving brother of the late John, Ray, and Robert. Survived by his sisters-in-law Betty Boll and Diane Riddle. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 S. Normandy Ave., Burbank, IL 60459 on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 12:00 Noon with a light...

Eileen Ann (Griffin) Mannion

November 21, 2019

Eileen A. Mannion (nee Griffin) age 80, late of Crestwood, formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away November 21st, surrounded by family.  Devoted mother of William, Nancy (Jon), Daniel (Shannon) and John.  Loving sister of James, Jack (Roberta) and Kathleen (the late Joseph).  Dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Cailey, Ashley, Ava, Casey, Anthony, Drew and Ronan.  Fond aunt of many nieces...