Obituaries

March 18, 2020

Patricia B. "Patti" Delaney, nee Bradac, age 68, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from complications of multiple sclerosis. She is survived by her husband Michael and her cherished family Michael (Mary), John (Christy), Joseph, Zachary and Abigail. Patti received a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's degree from Roosevelt. She retired from Commonwealth Edison. A Memorial Service...

March 16, 2020

Ruth Lillian Thorne (nee Crane), 87, of Midlothian, passed away March 11, 2020.  She is survived by her loving family,  Children:  Bruce (Cathy) Thorne of West Dundee and Grace (Chris) Winston of Oak Park; Grandchildren:  Tarah (Brendan) O’Connell, Brent (Courtney) Thorne, Cassidy Winston, Ryan Winston and her great-granddaughter,

Everleigh O’Connell.  Sister of the late Hugh (Kathy) Crane....

March 15, 2020

Nancy C. McSheffery, nee Wagner, age 81, beloved wife of 62 years to Hugh G. McSheffery. Loving mother of Judy Unruh, Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery and the late Jay H. McSheffery. Cherished grandmother of Stacie (Bob) Hoecker, Christie (James) Burgess, Tom Batchelor, and Nicholas Niezabitowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Alyssa, Nathan, Aubrey, Liam, Rilynn, Jessica, and Vada. Dear sister of...

March 15, 2020

Betty L. Boll, nee Aronson, age 87, beloved wife for 51 years to the late Robert J. Boll, Sr., (2001). Loving mother of Cathy (Tim) Robieson, Robert Jr. (Mary) Boll, Jackie (Herman) Westerveld, Patricia (Cal) Van Vuren, Mike (Mary) Boll, and the late Timothy (Debbie) Boll, and baby Patrick Robert. Cherished grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 48, and great-great grandmother...

March 14, 2020

Ronald D. Duddleston, age 71, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully in his home on March 14, 2020. Ron was born on December 2, 1948 to the late Thomas and Matilda Duddleston. Ron was the loving husband to Linda Stone Duddleston for 49 years, father to Michelle Koss and Nicole (Trevor) Bergman, and “Papa” to 3 grandchildren Rebecca, Michael, and...

March 14, 2020

Catherine Kaster (nee Alemagidou), age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at home with family. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Thales Kaster; loving mother of Sam (Sue) Kaster, Zoe (Russell) Swanson and Corinne (John) Fitzgerald; loving grandmother of Katie (Pries), Steve and Samantha (Ritchie) Kaster, as well as Zachary and Nicholas (Swanson); loving great-grandmother of...

March 12, 2020

Pamela Ann Pochron, age 53.

Beloved daughter of Jack (Maureen) and Shirley Pochron.

Cherished sister of Bill (Tammy) Pochron, Dawn (Bob) Marchert, Paulette (Steve) Sarnicki, Jim (Tricia) Pochron and Haley Pochron (fiance Mike Rybczyk).

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

In accordance with the state of Illinois Public Health Guidelines,...

March 12, 2020

Mark A. Osier, age 64, in the presence of his Savior on March 12, 2020. Beloved husband for 38 years to Donna, nee Sachtleben. Loving father of Christopher (Sandra) Osier and Eric Osier. Cherished grandfather of Logan and Olivia. Dear brother of Barbara Davis, Jerry (Kari) Osier, and Desiree Kedjour. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Letter Carrier for...

March 12, 2020

Richard F. Banta, age 86, US Army Korean War Veteran, loving father of Jana (Chris) Jaquith and Karyn (Mike) Kozak. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Andrea, Allison, and Michael. Dear brother of Marge Godinez, Jerry VanDusen, Sharon Wille, and the late Lucille Anderson and Robert Banta. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Rich's friend and former...

March 12, 2020

Former American Trans Air pilot Daniel N. Busta, 70, known for his smooth landings, was cleared for his final take-off. As the sun was rising on March 12, 2020, Dan made his ascent with much peace, surrounded by family and love. Dan graduated in 1968 from Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois and spent countless hours playing with his...

March 9, 2020

Frank J. Hess, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Orland Park on March 9, 2020. His beloved wife Linda, of 37 years, was at his side. Loving son-in-law of the late James “Bob” and the late Sophia Meloy. Dear brother-in-law of Karen (late William) Schreiber and William (Barbara) Meloy. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank...

March 8, 2020

Marianne "Sis-Sissy" Carlson, nee Wold, age 77, beloved wife for 53 years to David C. Carlson, Sr. Loving mother of David Jr. (Janet) Carlson. Cherished Sis of Christopher (Vicki) Pinski and Abbey Lynn Carlson. Sis nick-named her soon to be born great-grandchild "Crispy Jr.". Dearest sister of Gilbert (Pat) Wold and Patricia (Jim) Veselsky. Dear sister-in-law of Nancy Behrens and...

March 5, 2020

George W. Dovin, 77, of Tinley Park, Illinois.

Loving husband of Karen Dovin, nee Ré; devoted father of George M. Dovin, Bruce (Sarah) Dovin, Corey (Laura) Dovin, the late Joseph Dovin and the late Joel Dovin; cherished grandfather of Catherine, Camille, George J. and Jaxson; fond brother of Gerald Dovin; beloved brother in law of Nancy (Max)...

March 5, 2020

Joseph J. Casillas, age 88 of Chicago.

Veteran of USAF during Korean War conflict.

Beloved husband to Mary (née Coyne) for 64 years. Loving father to David, Virginia Crain and Steven(Cookie). Grandfather to Pam(Rob)Shepard, Crystal (Jim)Williams, Samantha, Sean and Gabrielle. Great grandfather to 11 Cherished son to the late Antonio & Anita. Loving brother of...

March 5, 2020

Karen A. Schultz, nee Puk, age 68, beloved wife for 33 years to the late Richard R. "Rick" Schultz (2017). Loving mother of Alicia (Alex), Jessica and Nicholas (Amy). Cherished Busia of Annaleigh and Evynn. Dear sister of David (Susan) Puk, Laura (Sal) Guagliardo and Jason (Traci) Puk. Dearest sister-in-law of Gene (Sandie) and Russell (Joyce). Much loved aunt "Cioci"...

March 3, 2020

Baby Willow Annalyn Boer, safe in the arms of Jesus on March 3, 2020. Cherished daughter of Robert III and Kristin (Rataschak) Boer. Beloved granddaughter of Robert Jr. and Cindy Boer and Richard and the late Carol Rataschak. Precious great-granddaughter of John and the late Velma Pearl Coney, Barbara and the late Robert Sr. Boer and the late Helen and...

March 2, 2020

Anthony J. Keane, age 63, loving father of Bonnie (David) DelGobbo and Kimberly Keane. Cherished grandfather of Lucille. Dear brother of James M. (Janice) Keane. Dearest uncle of James A. Keane. Devoted son of the late James and Rose Keane. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:15...

March 2, 2020

Edward J. Voss, age 56, suddenly, beloved son of the late Jacob and Johanna Voss. Loving brother of Betty (late Bill) Loerop, Jacob (Sharla) Voss, John (Loreen) Voss, Joanne (Bruce) Harnew, Grace (Ed) Jongsma and the late Allen Voss. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 3-7:30 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow...

March 2, 2020

Ernestine J. Tomasewski (nee: Panczak, nee: Kujawa) age 100 of Orland Park and formerly of Cicero, IL passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 2, 2020. Her husbands Raymond Kujawa and Edward Tomasewski preceded her in death. Her only child Janice Baseleon (nee: Kujawa) also preceded her in death. She is survived by granddaughters Holli Piet ( the late...

February 29, 2020

Norbert J. Cerny, age 90, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Phyllis, nee Hayak. Loving father of Donald Cerny, Gregory Cerny, and Janet VanDyke. Cherished grandfather of Nicole VanDyke. Dear brother of Mary Jane Gannon, Carol Hammer, and the late Joseph Cerny, Elaine Majkut, and Ronald Cerny. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....