Obituaries

Robert Zilligen

December 27, 2019

Robert T. "Bob" Zilligen, age 89, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 49 years to Kiyoko "Kiki" Zilligen, nee Kiyuna. Loving father of Robert C. Zilligen and Margarett (William) Galati. Cherished grandfather of Ella. Dear brother of Thomas, James, Richard, and the late Terry. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00...

Edward J. Amadio Jr.

December 23, 2019

Edward Joseph Amadio Jr. age 59.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved son of the late Edward J. Amadio Sr.

Cherished grandson of the late George & Olympia Amadio.

Dear brother of Bonnie (Alan) Zona.

Fond Uncle of Alan Zona Jr. and Mark Zona.

Dearest cousin to many.

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Paul Mcnamee

December 23, 2019

Paul G. McNamee, age 53, loving father of Kelly Virginia, Jackson Dale, James Jeffrey and Dylan Joseph. Former husband of Kate Sablich. Devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret McNamee. Dearest brother of Caroline (Rob) Felice and the late Michael McNamee, Jr. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was an Iron Worker with Local 63. A...

Harry Demes

December 21, 2019

Harry Demes, age 71.

Memorial Visitation Friday January 3rd 10:00am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00am at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park ( One block east of Harlem on 171st St located in the Olde Tinley Library). Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Howard Giesen

December 21, 2019

Howard E. Giesen, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Beatrice M. "Bea" Giesen, nee Pohlman. Loving father of Phil (Tina) Giesen, Jean (James) Mihalik and Glenn Giesen. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mihalik, Steven Mihalik, Ryan (Jayme) Giesen and Max Giesen and great-grandfather of Charlotte Rose. Dear brother of the late Walter Giesen and...

Roman Franczak

December 19, 2019

Roman J. "Frenchie" Franczak, age 82, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Theresa A. Franczak, nee Galasinski (2014). Devoted son of the late Joseph and Julia. Fond brother of the late Daniel. Loving father of Denise (Tim) Franczak-Johnson, Kevin (Sharon) Franczak and the late Brian Franczak. Cherished grandfather of Ean (Kathleen), Dillon, Jessica (Sascha), Ryan (Dana), Melissa and...

James Heenan

December 19, 2019

James P. Heenan, age 65, of Orland Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine Heenan. Loving brother of John, Thomas (Donna), and the late Robert (Jill). Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin), Kevin, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, and Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard). Cherished great-uncle of Amanda and...

Henry Luebke

December 19, 2019

Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli. Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke. Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla. Dear Brother-in-law of...

Donald Arthur Davis

December 18, 2019

Donald Arthur Davis, age 77.

Beloved husband of Ellen Davis.

Loving father of Cheryl, Donald Jr. (Tammy), Katy (Jamie) Mech.

Cherished PaPa of 7.

Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday 10:00am- 12:00pm at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park ( One block...

Rosemary Macino

December 16, 2019

Rosemary Macino, nee Paul, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gilbert (1958). Loving mother of Rose (Michael) Smit. Cherished grandmother of Annie (Sean) Rauen, Gil (Kara) Smit, Mikie (Michelle) Smit, and Nicholas Smit. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylie, George, Henrietta, Benjamin, Clarence, and soon-to-be-born Baby Smit. Dear sister of John Paul Jr. (Wanda), Chickie (Mike) Irwin, and the late Angelo...

Emilin Nasra

December 14, 2019

Emilin Nasra, nee Tadros, age 72, loving mother of Maysoun (Damian) Pikor, Nancy (Ismail) Bouchari, Joanne Nasra, Murad (Stacey) Nasra, Joseph (Theodosia) Battersby, and Timothy (Rebecca) Battersby. Dear sister of Filameen (Adeeb), Philipine (Ghazi), Eline (Nayef), Mansour (Lydia), Amal (Raji), Kafa (Shafiq), Heyam (Gill), Musa (Paula) and the late Issa (Seham). Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Lauren, Christina, Emmah, Danielle, Nawahl,...

James Fitzpatrick

December 14, 2019

James K. Fitzpatrick "Fitz", age 51, passed away December 14, 2019 following a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 19 years to Jennifer, nee Kocek. Loving father of Paige and Grace. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Mary Fitzpatrick. Dear brother of John (Lorrie) Fitzpatrick and the late Joe Fitzpatrick. Family will receive relatives and...

Karen Henderson

December 13, 2019

Karen L. Henderson, nee Kallquist, age 55, beloved wife for 28 years to Donald Henderson. Loving mother of Hannah and Jordan. Dear sister of Cheryl (James) Vail and Scott (Joann) Kallquist. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-mother of Donald M. Henderson and Robin (Scott) Ackerman. Dearest god-daughter of Glory McDougall. Visitation Monday, December 16, 2019 from 3-8 p.m....

Patricia A. (Wakeham) Ladewig

December 11, 2019

Patricia  A.  Ladewig  (nee Wakeham) age 88.

Longtime companion of the late Edwin Wernli.

Loving mom of Diana (the late James) Kilmer, Richard Ladewig, Donna (Charles) Tidball, Thomas (Julie) Ladewig and Debbie (Dennis) Wantroba.

Cherished grandma of 12 and great grandmother of 17.

Preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters....

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,...