Obituaries

Thomas K Williams

February 15, 2020

Thomas K. Williams, beloved husband and best friend of Diane Williams (nee LaFaire) for almost 56 years; Loving father of Kelly (Paul Merlo) Williams and Colleen (Scott) Hanlon; Proud PaPa of Cassidy (fiancé Josh Pruitt), Dylan U.S.N., Colin Mike Staunton; Max, Brody and Cayden Daine Hanlon; Dear brother of Richard (Carolyn), the late Kathy (late Tony) Regaldo, Kim (John)...

Shaun Mcginnis

February 14, 2020

Shaun T. McGinnis, age 42, US Marine Corps Veteran, beloved son of Jack and Darleen McGinnis. Loving brother of Kevin McGinnis. Cherished grandson of Helen and the late Chuck Thomas. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Services are private.Shaun was a proud member of Electricians Union IBEW Local 134. He was a talented wood worker, had a love of...

Mary Ellen Langland

February 13, 2020

Mary Ellen Langland, nee Hartfield, age 94, beloved wife for 72 years to the late Stafford Langland (2017). Loving mother of Sandra (Donald) Waterlander and the late Dennis Langland Sr. Dear mother-in-law of Joan (Randy) Dubbink. Cherished grandmother of Dennis Langland Jr., Kristi (Ted) Patrick, Jamie (Dan) Rix, Jonathan (Emily) Waterlander, Aimee (Jeremy) Wieber, and Marc (Debbie) Waterlander. Dearest great-grandmother...

Doris Slager

February 9, 2020

Doris R. Slager, nee Janke, age 88, beloved wife of the late Wilbur Slager (1990). Loving mother of Laura (late Mark) Smith, James (Rita) Slager, Robert (Jayne) Slager, and the late Ronald (Donna) Slager. Cherished grandmother of Heidi (Tim) Lavorato, Tracy (Eric) Deakins, Steve (Nicole) Slager, Jeremy "Bubba" Smith, Nick Slager, Kelsey Slager, Lindsey Slager, Cheyenne Slager, Hannah Slager, Will...

Walker Busse

February 9, 2020

Walker John Busse, age 94, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Wally – as he was known to all – was preceded in death by his first wife, Henrietta (Doff) Busse in 1953. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Annette (Bos) Busse and his 5 children: Pamela (Clarence) Neander of...

James M. Burton

February 6, 2020

James M. Burton, age 61.

Veteran U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard, and longtime member of the U.S. Funeral Honor Guard.

Beloved husband of Debbie Burton nee Brandau for 37 years.

Loving father of Neal (Bridgette) and David (Lisa) Burton.

Cherished grandfather of Jaxon, Victor, Delila, Hayden, and Vivien.

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Chris Dimas

February 6, 2020

Chris Dimas, age 87, beloved husband for 65 years to Helen, (nee Faughn). Loving father of Andreas (Kristen) Dimas. Cherished papou of Nickolas, Sophia, Alexandra and Christos. Devoted son of the late Spiros Diamantopoulos (a.k.a. Dimas) and Eleni (nee Gianakopoulos). Dear brother of the late Georgia Dimas, Frances Dimas, Irene Tsilis, James Dimas, and Ethel Papajohn. Dear uncle of many...

Kenneth Yahl

February 5, 2020

Kenneth R. Yahl, age 83, beloved husband of the late Shirleymae Yahl (2017). Loving father of Karin Yahl and the late Kevin (Jacqueline) Yahl. Cherished grandfather of Alexandria Yahl and "adopted" grandson Eric Sirvid. Dear brother of Carol (late Merle) Wenger. Ken was a retired microscopist and after retirement he started his own business KRY Microscopy Consulting. Visitation Monday, February...

Ronald T. Jablonski

February 4, 2020

Ronald Theodore Jablonski, age 82.

Beloved husband and best friend of Rosemary (née Sikorski).

Loving father of Janeen (Tim) Jung and Jon (Lydia).

Cherished Papa to Jacob and Matthew Jung.

Dear Godfather of Donald Drzal and Michaeline Cyze Baer.

Fond Uncle Ron to everyone, especially the Cyze clan.

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Claudia Roche

February 4, 2020

Claudia D. Roche, nee Tomeyer, age 60, beloved wife for 39 years to Michael Roche. Loving mother of Amanda and Chris. Devoted daughter of the late George and Evelyn Tomeyer. Dear sister of the late Chris Tomeyer. Dearest sister-in-law of Sandi (Dave) Kappes. Fond aunt of Jackie Tomeyer, Rich Tomeyer and Ken Kappes. Much loved sister-in-law and aunt of Patrick...

Daniel Peter Walsh

February 3, 2020

WALSH Daniel "Dan" P. Walsh, age 75, late of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved husband of Marie (nee Harris); Loving father of Peter (Valarie), Michael (Jeniffer) and Patrick (Sherie).  Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Jessica, Maggie, Danny, Tyler, Allie and Kenley.  Devoted brother of Matthew (Christine), the late Janice (late Tom) Kent. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Salvatore Fusco

February 3, 2020

Salvatore C. "Sal" Fusco, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Patricia A. "Pat" Fusco, nee Ashby. Loving father of James Fusco, Daniel (Laura) Fusco, Dianne (Robert) Zidek, and Phillip (Rhonda) Fusco. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Shaun, and Andrew. Dear brother of Pauline (late George) Kucik and Marie Delores (late Leon) Miotke....

Robert Rusthoven

February 1, 2020

Robert C. "Bob" Rusthoven, age 88, US Navy Seabees Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Marilyn, nee Oostman. Loving father of Kimberly (John) Wolff, Brian (Leigh) Rusthoven, and Bob (Chris) Rusthoven. Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Emma, Ian, Annie, Sarah, and the late Chase. Fond brother of Audra and the late Jack, John, Johanna Schut, and Andrew. Dear uncle of...

Edward Westra

January 31, 2020

Edward J. Westra, age 89, born in the Netherlands, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Tryntje “Toos” Westra, nee Veen (2012). Loving father of John Westra, Marlene (Richard) Boonstra, Evelyn (Tony) Bylenga and Michael Westra. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dearest great-grandfather of eight. Fond brother of Jacob (Joann) Westra. Funeral Service and Burial Private. Express your thoughts and...

Kirsten Kwiatkowski

January 31, 2020

Kirsten M. Kwiatkowski, nee Jorgenson, age 78, passed away January 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Kwiatkowski (1989). Loving mother of David (Barbara), William (Julie), Tina (Sean) Sheridan, and Mark (Tammy). Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in death by her brother John Jorgenson and her sister Judy Jessup. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many...

Dolores Zagotta

January 30, 2020

Dolores Zagotta, nee Grill, age 90, beloved wife for 68 years to Joseph Zagotta. Loving mother of Maureen (Larry) Pordugal, Sharon (Jim) Maher, Patricia (Edward) Langevin, Michael (Erin) Zagotta, and John (companion Angela Lew) Zagotta. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Devoted daughter of the late William and Catherine (nee Cavanaugh) Grill. Dear sister of the late Ivie...

Daniel J. Fuhrman

January 29, 2020

Daniel J Fuhrman, born September 15, 1960, passed suddenly at the age of 59 on January 29, 2020. Dan lived to help others in need, especially animals, and succumbed to a heart attack while assisting a woman whose dog had gotten loose and was running in traffic. In 2004 Dan left his IT position at the University of Chicago...

Col. James D. Patton

January 28, 2020

PATTON Col. James D. Patton 94, suddenly Jan. 28, 2020. Ret. Col. U.S. Army WW II, Ret. LT. C.P.D. and Office Manager of Patton Motor Service. Beloved husband for 71 years of Eileen (nee Quagliano). Loving father of Kathleen (the late Greg) Gora, Eileen (Michael) Havey, Madonna (the late Ken) Halicki, Maureen (the late Bill) Lash, James (Cookie), Pat...

Mary (O'Malley) Togher

January 28, 2020

Mary Togher (nee O'Malley), age 85.

Native of County Mayo Ireland. Formerly of Chicago's Mt. Greenwood.

Beloved mother of Terence, Anthony, William (Pam), Rose (William) McMahon, Maria (Thomas) Inzinga) and Michael Togher.

Cherished  grandmother of Laura Leyden, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Dave, Michael Togher, Tom, Joe, Billy Inzinga, Marissa, Alyse, Michael Togher, Ashley, Alysa, Anna...

Marilyn O'Hara

January 26, 2020

Marilyn S. O'Hara, nee Swank, age 72, beloved wife for 10 years to Richard "Rick" O'Hara. Loving mother of James Leon, Mike Leon, Jenny (Doug) McCrea, and Heather O'Hara. Cherished grandmother of Christy and Lindsey. Dearest great-grandmother of Jackson. Dear sister of the late Dale Swank. Marilyn loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She deeply loved and cherished every...