Obituaries

Robert Kelly

November 20, 2019

Robert T. "Bozz" Kelly, age 60, loving brother of Christine (late James) Jablonski, Thomas (Maryann), James, Kathleen (Thomas) Flanagan and Timothy (Rina Pognant). Cherished uncle of Megan (Dustin) DeFrates, Kristen (Kenneth) Nowak, Timothy (Melissa) Kelly, Kathryn Jablonski, Kelly Flanagan, Colleen (Justin) Reichard, Brian, Rory and Joey. Dearest great-uncle of Lily, Claire, Graham, Julianne, Audrey and Caroline. Dear nephew, cousin and...

Michael A. Smith Sr.

November 19, 2019

Michael A. Smith Sr, age 68.

Former employee Tinley Park Public Works and Tinley Park Volunteer Fireman for 20 years.

Beloved husband of Joy Smith (nee Ciarrocchi) for 38 years.

Loving father of Ted Zawislak, Michael Smith Jr. and Jaclyn (Kevin) Fedro.

Cherished Papa of Gabbie, Angel, Kaiden and Madden.

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Jean Somerstorfer

November 19, 2019

Dorothy “Jean” Somerstorfer, nee Lybrink, age 90, beloved wife of the late Harry Somerstorfer (1985). Loving mother of Steve, Sandy Stanczyk and Gaye (Paul) Ruhlach. Cherished grandmother of Jillian (Blake) Bieritz, Jackie Stanczyk, Megan (Nick) Greco and Mitchell (Kelly) Ruhlach. Dearest “Gigi” to Grey Bieritz. Her grandchildren think of her as the smile police - someone who ensured those around...

Desirea M. "Desi" (Mckeough) Soukal

November 18, 2019

Desirea M. “Desi” Soukal (nee McKeough). Age 45.

Beloved wife and best friend of Glenn J. Soukal. Precious mother of Emberlynn. Loving daughter of Diana (nee Labiak) and the late James J. McKeough. Dear sister of Edward (Laura) McKeough. Dear daughter in law of Gerald and Patricia Soukal. Loving sister in law of Jerry (Gina) Soukal and...

Thomas Hummel

November 17, 2019

Thomas R. Hummel, age 87, beloved husband of Jean Hummel, nee Platz. Loving father of Richard Thomas (Debbie) Hummel, Cindy Hummel, Linda Hummel, and Elaine (Ron) Skorich. Dear step-father of Deborah (Brian) Muldowney, Erik (Deanna) Platz, and Phillip (Janet) Platz. Dearest grandfather of Megan Hummel, Kyle (Mary)Hummel, Jonathan Skorich, Aaron Skorich, Jennifer Skorich, Ian (Amy) Fielder, Jaclyn McHale, Patrick McHale,...

Charles R. Baugh

November 16, 2019

Charles R. Baugh, age 52.

Member of Operating Engineers Local 150, City of Chicago.

Beloved husband of Brandi (nee Dunka) for 21 years.

Loving father of Christopher (Samantha Thompson), Kimberly, Samantha and Emily.

Proud papa of Charles, Molly and Bridgette.

Dear son of the late Steve & Sharon Barker...

Margaret Cooper

November 16, 2019

Margaret E. Cooper, nee Lewis, age 69, passed away on November 16, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Loving mother of Cary Cooper and Chris (Ruby) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Autumn. Dear sister of Barbara (John) Pabst and the late Lois Kula. Dearest aunt of Adrienne, Joel, Katie and Kristin. Devoted daughter of the late Arch and Alice Lewis....

Joan F. (Bukovi) Dendekker

November 14, 2019

Joan F. DenDekker (nee Bukovi), age 83.

Beloved wife of Roger DenDekker for 59 years.

Loving mother Laura (Leonard) Vigna and Erik (Lisa) DenDekker,

Cherished grandmother of Drew.

Dear sister of Raymond Bukovi and Nancy (James) Thomas.

Fond aunt to many.

Visitation Friday November 22nd 9:00am-11:00am directly...

Rosemary (Ernst) Sajovic

November 13, 2019

Private family Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery Elmhurst IL.

Jean Decker

November 10, 2019

Jean A. Decker, nee Rutherford, age 91, beloved wife of the late Alvin G. Decker. Devoted and loving mother of Stephen Maley. Dear stepmother of Marilyn (Duane) Cilke and Janice Rockefeller. Dearest step-grandmother of Ronald (Carrie) Cilke, Cathie (Scott) Homan and Ryan (Lindsay) De Sanctis. Cherished step-great-grandmother of Austin Cilke; Mattea, Evey, Nixon and Cruz Homan. Loving sister of Raellen...

Charles J. "Chuck" Vander Luitgaren

November 9, 2019

Charles J. “Chuck” Vander Luitgaren. Passed away on November 9, 2019. Cherished husband of Margie Vander Luitgaren (nee Kuyper). Devoted father of Beth (Edward) Franczyk & Jamie Raymond. Proud grandfather of Olivia & Cora Franczyk. Beloved son of Marcella (nee Mickewicz) and the late Peter Vander Luitgaren. Loving brother of David (Donna) Vander Luitgaren, Lynn (Norbert) Wleklinski and Lynn...

Donna Brunell

November 8, 2019

Donna M. Brunell, nee Makaroff, age 69, beloved wife of Gregory Grossman. Loving mother of Keith (Laura) Brunell, Lisa (Scott) Harton, and the late John Brunell. Cherished grandmother of Cooper, Snyder, and Moriah. Dear sister of Marcia Norskog and identical twin of the late Dawn Burger. Wonderful aunt of many nieces and nephews. As per Donna's wishes there will be...

Deborah Banasiak

November 7, 2019

Deborah L. "Debbie" Banasiak, nee Migawa, age 56, passed away on November 7, 2019. Mother of Laura (Adam) Banasiak-Wilkerson. Grandmother of six. Preceded in death by her parents James Migawa and Judith Schumpp. Dear friend of Laura, Kathie, and many others. Debbie made many meaningful relationships working for over 30 years at Harris Bank/Computershare. Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from...

Janice Jean Wreglesworth

November 6, 2019

Janice Jean Wreglesworth, age 63.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Sr.

Loving mother of Belinda (Scott) Crosby, Dawn Gresko, Frankie and Joey Ayed.

Cherished grandmother of Megan, Krystal, Holden, David, Emma, Aubrianna and great grandmother of Noah, Leah and Avery.

Devoted daughter of the late James & June(nee Lindsay) Wreglesworth....

Loretta Szewczykowski

November 6, 2019

Loretta S. Szewczykowski, nee Zelvis, age 90, beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Greg (Nancy) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Kathryn) Cooper and Nicole (Justin) Orme. Dearest great-grandmother of Calvin Smyth. Loretta was an opera singer and sang in several locations throughout Chicago. Visitation Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to...

Martina Campagna

November 6, 2019

Martina Campagna, nee Pacheco, age 88, beloved wife of the late Giovanni "John" Campagna. Loving mother of Filomena (Michael) Boline, John Campagna, Luis (Kirsten) Campagna and the late Joseph Campagna. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Daniela, Teresa, Alexandra, Brian and Liam. Dearest great-grandmother of Leo Michael. Martina loved being surrounded by her family and loved ones, cooking, gardening and enjoying life....

Mildred Hoelck

November 6, 2019

Mildred E. "Millie" Hoelck, nee Noak, age 96, beloved wife of the late William Hoelck. Loving mother of the late Gary. Dearest mother-in-law of Lynn Hoelck-Livesay. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Lisa Reyes) Reyes-Hornbuckle and Donald (Lisa) Davis, Jr. Dear great-grandmother of Shane, Alexis, Heather, Mia, Donald III, Augustin Adam, Emma and Jerry. Visitation Friday, November 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m....

Roger Lee Belcher

November 5, 2019

Roger Lee Belcher, age 80.

Beloved father of Carol Hernandez, Sharon Wiabel, Vicki Young, Jeanette (Robert) DeLude and April (Carl) Sharp.

Cherished grandfather of David, Carlos, Raquel, Manuel, Clayton, Jeffrey, Stephanie, Ezekiel, Roger, Andrew, Douglas, Cheyanne, Nathan and great grandfather of Liam and Niko Danica.

Devoted brother of Joyce Hogue, the late Noble,...

Patrick Edward Mchugh

November 5, 2019

Patrick Edward McHugh, age 57.

Veteran U.S Army. Military Police Panama.

Loving father of Kaetlyn McHugh.

Devoted son of the late Edward J. & Darlene E. (nee Jewell) McHugh.

Beloved brother of Kathleen Forgue, Thomas (Rachel) McHugh and Lisa ( Rick) Bernas.

Dear uncle to many.

Family...

David Johnsen

November 5, 2019

David R. Johnsen, age 73, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved fiancé of Sandra Figueroa. Dear step-father of David Figueroa. Cherished grandpa of Aubriana and Lucas. Devoted son of the late Reynold and Alice Johnsen (nee Burgoyne). Dear brother of the late Doris (Harold) Spence. Dear uncle of Cheryl Williams. Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon...