Obituaries

Donna M. (Mulback) O'Sullivan

November 4, 2019

Donna M. O’Sullivan (nee Mulback) age 77; Beloved wife of Gerald O’Sullivan for 56 years; Loving mother of Chris (Bob) Cloutier, John (Teri Thorson) and Susan (Dan) Connerty; Proud grandma of Brian, Amanda, Katelyn, Matt and Sami; Dear sister of Eileen Maloney, Janet Weiler and the late Mary (John) Prisco; Fond aunt, cousin and a friend of many; Visitation...

Robert H. Mcfarland

November 2, 2019

Robert H. McFarland, age 68.

Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois.

Beloved husband and best friend of Laura McFarland (nee Klekowski) for 47 years.

Loving father of Sara (Scott) Schmidlkofer and Meghan (Brian) Little.

Cherished grandfather of Dillon Charles, Evelyn Rose, Gabriella Marie and Jack Lincoln.

Admired...

Walter Daniel "Dan" Hawkins

November 1, 2019

Walter Daniel "Dan" Hawkins, age 74.

Veteran U.S. Air Force. Member of  the former American Legion Post 1156 Calumet City.

Beloved husband of Evelyn Hawkins (nee Carter) for 53 years.

Loving father of Denise (Steve) Pratl, Wendy (Jim) Shelly, Walter (Amanda) Hawkins, Debbie (Mike) Gray, Michael Hawkins and the late Jeff Hawkins

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Frances Norden

November 1, 2019

Frances Beintum Norden, nee Hoogstra, age 97, beloved wife of the late Anno Norden and the late Menzo Beintum. Loving mother of Robert (Bette) Beintum, Richard (Rita) Beintum, Howard (Janice) Beintum and LaVerne (Manfred) Klein and step-mother of Shirley (late John) Rehling, Rita (Daryl) Kingma and Suzanne (James) DeYoung. Cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 36. Preceded in death...

Patricia Kraai

November 1, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Kraai (nee McAnully), beloved wife and best friend for 58 years of Jack Kraai; cherished mom of Karin (Bill Dusz), Kelli (Pete Markuson and the late Scott Mitchell), and Kristin (Kevin Keely); adored grandma of Derek, Kevin McAnully, Gillian London, Katherine Patricia, Gabby and Caroline. Patti was born on January 23, 1939 in St. Louis and spent her...

Robert H. Hughes

October 31, 2019

Robert H. Hughes, age 69.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Hughes (nee Scott).

Loving father of Michael, John Conley, William Wyatt, the late Finley, Jeanette Hughes-Bridges ( Twan Bridges) and Robert Jr. (Tonica) Hughes.

Cherished grandfather of Johnathan, Precious, Isaiah, Dominick, Destiny, Devante, Deja, Davarius, William, Shania, Janice, Jearrai, Jordan, Jacobi, Jada,...

Nellie Tarulis

October 30, 2019

Nellie Mae "Lee" Tarulis, nee VanRossen, age 80, late of Crestwood, IL, formerly of Worth, Geneseo and Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife for 62 years to Bernard "Bernie" Tarulis. Loving mother of Richard "Rick" (Nancy) Tarulis of Naperville, IL, William "Bill" Tarulis of Rock Island, IL, Sheryl Tarulis of Worth, IL and Bernard "Bump" Tarulis of Davenport, IA. Cherished grandmother...

Richard Mahoney

October 29, 2019

Richard (Dick) L. Mahoney of Orland Park, IL passed away October 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosalind, and his children, Rick and Jean (Lachat) of Mokena, IL, Dede and John (Petraiuolo) of Marlborough, CT, and Julie and Jay (Gosser) of DePere, WI. He will also live on in the hearts of his grandchildren, Brandon...

Joan Mertens

October 29, 2019

Joan B. Mertens, nee Melvin, age 88, beloved wife of the late Howard Mertens (2007). Loving mother of Scott (Michelle) Mertens and Carey (Greg) Mallory. Cherished grandmother of Brendan (Colleen) Mertens and Sean Mertens; Paige Krivensky and April Krivensky. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL...

Pedro Barbosa Vianna

October 27, 2019

Pedro Barbosa Vianna, Age: 43 (to be 44 on November 5th).

Chicago Police Department.

Beloved husband of Caroline Cristina Graciano.

Cherished father of Valentina Graciano Barbosa Vianna (9).

Devoted son of  Paulo Cesar Barbosa Vianna and Reuniting with his Mother  Angela Cruz Barbosa Vianna (deceased in 2010).

Dear brother...

Jean M. (Jasek) Brevak

October 27, 2019

Jean M. Brevak (nee Jasek), age 85.

Veteran Women's Army Corps-WAC

Beloved mother of Toni Schmidt, Sean Brevak and the late George Brevak.

Cherished grandmother of 5.

Dear sister of Walter (Betty) Jasek, Helen (the late Al) Laurin, the late Marie (the late George) Lewis, the late Ted (Ann) Jasek, the...

Halina Jakala

October 27, 2019

Halina Jakala, nee Zalewski, age 83, beloved wife of the late Emil Jakala (2001). Loving mother of Henry (Patty) Jakala, Barbara (William) Batsch and Thaddeus "Ted" Jakala. Cherished Babcia of Renae (Patrick) Batsch-Haaker, Steven Batsch and William Batsch. Fond sister of the late Janina and the late Richard. Visitation Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 3:30-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, October 30,...

Alice Wisse

October 27, 2019

Alice S. Wisse, age 92, of Orland Park, IL. Loving mother of Marie Prins (Ed Hagedorn), Gail Prins (Bob Vogelzang), Gwen (David) DeJong, Keith (Mary) Prins, and the late Karen Prins (Leon Steinberg). Cherished grandmother of Jesse and Arden Hagedorn; Maija Steinberg; Luke Vogelzang; Connor, Caleb, and Sam DeJong; Schuyler, Rachel, and Adrianna Prins. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in...

Dorothy Kurry

October 26, 2019

Dorothy M. Kurry, nee Buoscio, age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph Kurry, Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Kurry, Jr. and the late Alicia (Larry) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11. Dearest sister of the late Lucy (late Charles) Freeman. Visitation Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Holy Family Villa Chapel 12220 S. Will-Cook Road, Palos Park,...

Robert Keblusek

October 26, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Keblusek, Sr., age 80, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 57 years to Rosemary, nee Benesh. Loving father of Rosalie (John) Pacewic and Robert "Bob" (fiancée Michelle Huang) Keblusek, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Giana Pacewic, Robert "Rob" Keblusek III and Robert "Bobby" Pacewic. Devoted son of the late John and Rose Keblusek. Dear brother of the...

Nancy Sommerfeld

October 26, 2019

Nancy M. Sommerfeld, nee Woitowitz, age 76, beloved wife for 55 years to Donald Sommerfeld. Loving mother of Donald (Elaine) Sommerfeld, Jr. and Lynea (Michael) Lytle. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jonathan, Alec, and Garret. Fond sister of John (Dale) Woitowitz, Ruth (Rich) Deschaine, Laura Woitowitz, and the late Donald (Irene) Woitowitz, Robert (late Gloria) Woitowitz, and David Woitowitz. Aunt of...

Frank Cepicka

October 25, 2019

Frank Cepicka, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Helen, nee Morland. Loving father of Frank M. (Rebecca) Cepicka. Cherished grandfather of Laura (Alex) Griff and Christina (Mike) Welchko. Dear great-grandfather of Frank Matthew Welchko and Joseph Michael Welchko. Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter. Visitation Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time...

Lorraine Ratzel

October 25, 2019

Lorraine M. Ratzel, nee Rippel, age 93, beloved wife of the late Raymond (2003). Loving mother of Richard (Terri) Ratzel, Diane (Bruce) Braner, Bruce (Patty) Ratzel and the late David Ratzel. Cherished grandmother of Donna Shriver, Dawn Ratzel, Rich (Michelle) Ratzel, James (Maggie) Braner, Wyatt Ratzel, and Shannon (fiancé Pasquale Smith) Ratzel. Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan and Isabella; Adrienne and...

James Alan Kilmer

October 24, 2019

James Alan Kilmer, age 71.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam. Lifetime Member of VFW 2791 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Diana Kilmer (nee Ladewig).

Loving father of Rachael (John) Gatto and Stephanie (Eric) Losieczka..

Cherished grandfather of Casey, Reese, Zoe and Audrey.

Devoted brother of the late Lois, the late...

Mark Timothy Daniel Brown

October 23, 2019

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Mark Timothy Daniel Brown. It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Timothy Daniel Brown announces his passing, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, at the age of 52 years.

Mark will be lovingly remembered by his children, Ashley (Robert) Matzke), Samantha Brown, Mark (Chloé Serpico) Brown,  his mother Juanita Messenger, sisters Renae ...