Obituaries

Karl M. Mattson Sr.

November 25, 2019

Karl M. Mattson, Sr. passed away on November 25th, 2019 at the age of 80. Karl was husband to Sharon (nee Uppling) for 56 years, and a loving father to Michael (Mary Beth), Kevin, Kimberly (Dave) Bauman. He was a proud , loving Grandpa to Sophia and Finnian and a beloved brother to Donna (Tim) Allman and brother to...

Marie Logsdon

November 25, 2019

Marie T. Logsdon, nee Knor, age 97, together again with her late husband Martin Logsdon (2005). Loving mother of Sandra (late Daniel) Racich. Cherished grandmother of Blake (Suzanne), Blair and the late Seith. Dearest great-grandmother of Vaughan and Bonn. Preceded in death by her seven siblings. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marie was a member of TOPS for...

Leslie Larson

November 25, 2019

Leslie L. "Les" Larson, age 78, U.S. Army Green Beret Veteran. Beloved husband for 51 years to Linda, nee Hart. Loving father of Michael (Mandy) Larson and Christi Larson (Paul Illanas). Dear brother of the late Laverne (late Warren) Fredericks and brother-in-law of Carolyn (Stan) Albright. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Founding partner of Rose & Company. Member...

Craig D. Corkery

November 23, 2019

Craig D. Corkery, age 72, late of Lockport, formerly of Roseland, Passed away November 23, 2019 after an illness.  Cherished husband of Gertrude "Trudi" (nee Trettel); loving brother of Bruce, Bob, Brian (Susie) and the late Chuck.  An avid electronics enthusiast, he graduated from DeVry College and retired from G.E. Corporation's Electronic Division  after many years of dedicated service. ...

Charles J. Boll

November 23, 2019

Charles J. "Chuck" Boll, age 65, loving brother of the late John, Ray, and Robert. Survived by his sisters-in-law Betty Boll and Diane Riddle. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, 8302 S. Normandy Ave., Burbank, IL 60459 on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 12:00 Noon with a light...

Eileen Ann (Griffin) Mannion

November 21, 2019

Eileen A. Mannion (nee Griffin) age 80, late of Crestwood, formerly of Mt. Greenwood, passed away November 21st, surrounded by family.  Devoted mother of William, Nancy (Jon), Daniel (Shannon) and John.  Loving sister of James, Jack (Roberta) and Kathleen (the late Joseph).  Dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Cailey, Ashley, Ava, Casey, Anthony, Drew and Ronan.  Fond aunt of many nieces...

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....