Obituaries

Linda Engelsman

February 28, 2020

Linda S. Engelsman, nee Meyer, age 71, beloved wife for 50 years to Louis "Lou" Engelsman. Loving mother of Michael Engelsman, Julie (Dean) Tulchinsky and Sandra Engelsman. Cherished grandmother of Jayna, Jaxson, Sophia and Michael. Dear sister of Sandra (Joe) Morris, Jim (Susan) Meyer, Randall (late Carol) Miers, Nancy (late Fred) Eysenbach and the late Russell (Beverly) Meyer. Fond aunt...

Jean Gilliland

February 27, 2020

Mary Jean Gilliland, nee Hanna, age 94, beloved wife for over 66 years to the late Dalton J. "Jim" Gilliland (2018). Loving mother of Lynn Gilliland (Dennis Morkunas) and Lee (late Carlos) Blanco. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Gina), Matthew (Siga), Jessica (Matt), Rachael, Christopher (Jill) and Noah. Dearest great-grandmother of Sydney and Rylan. Dear sister of the late Florence Schieben....

Domingo Cruz

February 26, 2020

Domingo Cruz, age 58, passed away February 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia. Beloved husband for 35 years to Jean. Loving father of Dennis, Denise (Martin), Francis (Cynthia) and Emily Rose. Cherished grandfather of Adriana, Cecelia, Alicia, Ariel; Robbie, Roman; Jon Taylor, Yasmine and Andy. Dear brother of Annette, Angel, Yolanda and the late Michael and Alicia. Fond...

Cathy Paolella

February 26, 2020

Cathy D. Paolella, nee Haayer, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 26, 2020 after a courageous, eight-year battle with stage IV ovarian cancer. Her resilience and zest for life were an inspiration to all who knew her. Dedicated employee of Nicor Gas for over seventeen years. Beloved wife of the late Michael Paolella (2013). Loving mother...

Joseph Patrick Tamas

February 25, 2020

Joseph Patrick Tamas, age 25.

Born December 12, 1994, went home to rest with his grandma on February 25th 2020. Cherished son of Kathleen Gleason and Iova (Fran) Tamas.

Loving brother of Katelyn Tamas and Jack Tamas. Dear grandson of Patrick Jr. and the late Judith Gleason and Verica and the late Danelo Tamas.

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Gary Novak

February 24, 2020

Gary A. Novak, age 65, beloved husband for 38 years to Elizabeth "Betty", nee Glos. Loving father of Gary Jr. (Jacqueline) Novak, Jason Novak and Melanie Novak. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Loretta Novak. Dear brother of Dennis (late Carol) Novak and Michael Novak. Fond son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Leonard Glos. Dearest brother-in-law of Mary (late...

June Carducci

February 24, 2020

June R. Carducci, nee Shrilla, age 91, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Gino Carducci (2003). Loving mother of Jerry (Maria) Carducci and Robert (Nita) Carducci. Cherished grandmother of Kristin Carducci and Lori (Joe) Tiersuma. Dear sister of the late Richard (Laurie) Shrilla. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired elementary school teacher with various area parishes...

Paul B. Martorano

February 23, 2020

Paul B. Martorano, age 84, late of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Hronek). Loving father of of Paula (George) Dachno, and Ben (Alisa). Devoted brother of the late Salvatore (Carol), the late Augie, the late Benedict (Eileen), Angie (late Mark) Wiebe and Cookie (Pat) Lally.  Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Greg, Giahanna and Analisa. Dear...

Geurt Van Hal

February 23, 2020

Geurt Van Hal, age 92, beloved husband for 63 years to Carolyn, nee Rinsema. Loving father of Carol Browne. Cherished grandfather of Emily and David Browne. Dear brother of Evelyn (late Jim) Vanden Oever, Cornelius "Cornie" (Marinella) Van Hal, Darlene (Glenn) Summers, Nancy (Carl) Jensen, and the late Sophie (late Don) Bennink, Jenny Van Hal, Gerrit (Shirley) Van Hal, Raymond...

Karen M. Hill

February 22, 2020

Karen M. Hill, 77, Tinley Park, passed away suddenly.  Loving mother of Kathy (Steve) Cummings, CO; Lori (John) Bohanon, Bedford Park, IL.  Grandma of Sarah (Bryan Smith) Pedigo, Shelby Bohanon, Karley Cummings.  Sister of: the late George (late Joan) Koester, Denise (late Henry “Dave”) Daviau, Tinley Park; Llouann (Barton) Cornwell, Peotone; Tammy (John) Ross, Romeoville.  Daughter of the late...

Albert K. Holup

February 21, 2020

Albert K. Holup, age 98 of Tinley Park.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII and Korean War.

Founding member and Fourth Degree Knight of the Fr. C. C. Boyle Knights of Columbus Council 4698 (St. George Church)

50 year member of both Tinley Park American Legion 615 and VFW Post 2791 Tinley Park.

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Nancy Van Laten

February 19, 2020

Nancy Lee Van Laten, age 70, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Claude and Joan (nee Ebbens) Van Laten. Loving twin sister of the late Nora Jean (late Robert) Dickinson. Dear cousin, niece and friend of many. Also survived by her faithful canine companion Gerta. A special thank you to Nancy's...

Robert "Renegade" Mullaney

February 15, 2020

Robert Mullaney, " Renegade"  age 62

Loving Partner of Amanda Voorheis; Son of the late Bernard J and Eleanor Mullaney;

Dear father of Robert (Luz), Marc ( Samantha), Mary (Patrick), and Rita (James);

Grandpa to Jacob, Makenna,Patrick,Benjamin and Izzelia;

baby brother of Helen (the late Dan) Paprota,the late Karen, Tim (Marge),...

Barbara E. (Tilton) Bechstein

February 15, 2020

Barbara E. Bechstein (nee Tilton) age 82.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Bechstein.

Loving mother of Donna (Al) Siegers, the late Gloria, Michael (Nancy), Gaylyn (David) Dicken, Kelly (Tony) Marmo.

Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Jaime, Jimmy, Ashley, Eric, Jackie, Emmett, Emily, Amy and dear great grandma to many great grandchildren.

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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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