Obituaries

David Hanna

September 17, 2019

David Charles Hanna, age 46, U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away suddenly. Loving father of Payton and much loved step-father of Brandon, Taylor and Danika. Devoted son of Ronald and the late Marjorie Hanna. Dearest brother of Michael (Carey) Hanna and Jorilyn (Christopher) Hirsch. Dear uncle of Kyle, Joshua, Zachary and Madison. Also survived by his fur babies Lucy and...

Thomas C. Gidley

September 13, 2019

Thomas C. Gidley, age 76.

Veteran U.S. Army, Military Police.

Beloved husband of the late Grace A. Gidley (nee Glazewski).

Loving father of Thomas (Dawn), Joseph, John and Robert Gidley.

Cherished grandfather of Kylie and Isaac.

Fond brother of Carol (Al) Weidner, William (Darlene) Gidley and the late Vernon...

Edward L. Meany Jr.

September 13, 2019

Edward L. Meany Jr., age 75.

Veteran U.S Army. Retired CPD.

Beloved husband of LaVerne Meany (nee Peters) for 48 years.

Loving father of late Brian Meany (1972-2013), Kristen (Sean) Conway and Matthew (Valerie) Meany.

A special thank you and goodbye to all of my friends and neighbors. From the Mayor...

Donald Walters

September 13, 2019

Donald D. Walters, age 90, passed away September 13, 2019. U.S. Army Veteran Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of the late Veryl Walters, nee Burkhalter. Loving father of Lawrence (Sandra) Walters, James (Rosemary) Walters and Amy Bredehoft. Cherished grandfather of Wesley Bredehoft; Joseph and Jacob Walters. Dear brother of the late Gerald (Marilyn) Walters. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Martin Francis Mccarthy

September 11, 2019

Martin Francis McCarthy, age 80.

Beloved partner of Joyce Kunkel.

Loving father of Jeff and Kelly Pursley.

Cherished grandfather of Wyatt Pursley.

Dear brother of Buck, Pat, Judy, Betty and Joanne.

Full Military Honors and Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery date and Time  Pending

Patrick D. "Pat" Turney

September 11, 2019

Patrick D. "Pat" Turney, age 23.

"Mayor of Mt. Greenwood"

Beloved son of Kathleen (nee Cavallone) and James Turney.

Cherished brother of Katelyn (Stiofan) O'Murchadha, James and Bridget Turney.

Adored grandson of Carol (the late James) Turney and Phil & Lori Cavallone.

Dearest nephew of Kelly Turney, Kerry McManus,...

Roger A. Hagen

September 11, 2019

Roger A. Hagen, age 75.

Beloved husband of Wilda Hagen (nee Carter) for 50 years.

Loving father of Roger (Lindsey) Hagen.

Devoted brother of Ronald (Leslie) Hagen.

Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Roger was an avid lifelong...

Joanne Van Wieren

September 11, 2019

Joanne "Aunt Toots" Van Wieren, nee Rusthoven, age 102, beloved wife of the late William Van Wieren (1977). Loving mother of Barbara Van Wieren. Devoted daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Rusthoven. Dear sister of the late John Rusthoven, Jacob Rusthoven, Betty Groenendal Barwegen, Mabel Bosman and Edwin Rusthoven. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

John Wimmer

September 11, 2019

John E. Wimmer, age 89, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years of the late Beverly G. Wimmer, nee Thompson (2018). Loving father of John D. Wimmer, Cheryl (James) McLaughlin and Lisa (David) White. Cherished grandfather of Jim (Gina) McLaughlin, Matt (Katie) McLaughlin, Jennifer (Jim) Kaczmarcyzk, Jon (Heather) Bomba, Steven Bomba and Nora Bomba. Dearest great-grandfather to...

Gertrude Jousma

September 10, 2019

Gertrude Jousma, nee Schutt, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, formerly a long-time resident of Palos Park, IL and retired with her husband in Michigan and Florida. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George Jousma, Sr. (2008). Loving mother of Kathryn (Dr. Robert) Bates, Shirley (Paul) Iannarone, and George Jousma, Jr. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of...

Stuart V. "Stu" Abbott

September 8, 2019

Stuart V. "Stu" Abbott, age 59.

Caring former spouse of Cathy Abbott (nee DeGiacomo).

Loving father of Daniel, Brian and John Abbott.

Devoted son of the late Donald & Joan Abbott (nee McGovern).

Dear brother of Michael L. (Beverly) Abbott and the late Susan M. Abbott.

Fond uncle of...

Harold W. Esolato

September 8, 2019

Harold W. Esolato, age 72.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved husband of Lillian Q. Esolato (nee Quinn) for 41 years.

Loving father of Lauren (Bill) Healy and Dawn (Tom) Pano.

Cherished papa of Eliana, Liam, Evelyn and two more on the way.

Dear brother of Karen (Adam) Dabek and the...

Millie "Cook" Jane (Jovanovich) Napolski

September 6, 2019

Mildred "Millie" "Cook" Jane Napolski (Jovanovich), age 75.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Napolski.

Loving mother of Georgie Napolski and Marybeth (Patrick) Egan.

Cherished grandmother Hannah, Annie and Ellie Egan.

Dear sister of the late Ora Poropat, John (Helen) Jovanovich, the late Fran (Mullen) Sujewicz, Babe Cikulin.

Fond...

Robert Flint

September 5, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Flint, Sr., age 64, of Country Club Hills, IL. Loving father of Heather (Chad) Leahy, Robert Jr. (Annie) Flint, Amanda Flint, Brian Flint, and "father" to his four-legged canine companion Rocky. Cherished grandfather of Allison, Evan, Jacy, and Isabella. Devoted son of the late Robert and the late Helen (Perry) Flint and step-son of Agnes Flint, Sally...

Marilyn Devries

September 4, 2019

Marilyn G. DeVries, age 71, loving sister of Alida (Henry) VandeWerken, Wilbur (Theresa) DeVries, Herman J. (Joanne) DeVries, Garret (Shirley) DeVries and Helene (Fred) Sales. Dearest aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Herman and Julia. Visitation Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel,...

Cynthia Ouwenga

September 4, 2019

Cynthia J. Ouwenga, nee VanderWoude, age 67, beloved wife of the late Peter G. Ouwenga (2017). Loving mother of Daniel (Sarah) Ouwenga, Kevin Ouwenga, Kate Ouwenga and Rebecca (Keith Chester) Ouwenga. Devoted daughter of Roger and the late Jody VanderWoude. Dear sister of David (Barbara) VanderWoude, Robert (Kathy) VanderWoude, Lori (Dr. Paul) Schaap, Lynette Bulten and the late Judy (John)...

William Fish

September 2, 2019

William J. “Bill” Fish, age 87, U.S. Marine Corps and Atomic Testing veteran, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away on September 2, 2019. Bill was an exemplary husband, father and grandfather who was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Blanche (nee Strnad) Fish, brother Lawrence, sister Lorraine Thom, and daughter Kathleen Alshuler. He is survived by his...

William Sawyers

August 30, 2019

William J. "Bill" Sawyers, Sr., age 89, beloved husband for 69 years to Eileen M. Sawyers (Burke). Loving father of Wendy (John) Parker, Robert Sawyers, William Jr. (Patricia) Sawyers, John (Julie) Sawyers, Steven Sawyers, and Jim (Gail) Sawyers. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of the late Robert (late Patricia) Sawyers, Betty (Jim) Saucunas, and Norman...

Robert Staal

August 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Staal, age 87, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Blanche, nee Ogren. Loving father of Laura (Tim) Hoekstra, Larry (Ruth) Staal, and Lonny (Jane) Staal. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Jori) Staal, Leah (John) Baldauff, Jessica Hoekstra, Amy (Derek) Groot, Aaron (Jody) Hoekstra, Sam (Karley) Staal, Andrew Staal, Scott (Julie) Staal, and Abbey...

James D. Dickson

August 28, 2019

Dickson, James B., 66 of Lockport 25 years, formerly of the south suburbs, passed away August 28, 2019.  He is survived by his loving family:  Daughters: Nicole (Michael Mistretta) of Aurora and Alexis (Samantha Wilder-Dickson) of Crest Hill; step-granddaughter: Carina Mistretta; brother, John (Kathy) Dickson of Chicago Heights, nephew, David (Stephanie) Dickson of Chicago, great-niece, Ava and a great-nephew...