Obituaries

Cornelia Dykstra

December 3, 2019

Cornelia H. "Connie" Dykstra, age 83, loving sister of Jeanette (late Robert) Fischer, Helen (John) Bakker and the late Jacoba (late Harvey) Stevens, William (late Marilyn) Dykstra and James Dykstra. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Lucas and Grace Dykstra. Retired long-time employee of AT&T. Visitation Friday, December 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to...

Arlene Dillon

December 3, 2019

Arlene E. Dillon, nee Escherich, age 76, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Dillon. Loving mother of Robert Jr., Daniel, Jacqueline and Christopher Dillon. Cherished grandmother of Robert III, Randi, Ashley, Tyler, Colton and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of Stephen. Dear sister of Richard Jr. (Linda) Escherich, Carol (James) Heine, Jill Escherich and the late John (Kathy) Escherich and the...

Barbara (O' Rourke) Baniewicz

December 2, 2019

Barbara Baniewicz (nee O'Rourke), age 88.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stephen Baniewicz.

Loving mother of Robert (Maureen), William, Rita (Ernie) Luri, Renee (Paul) Fredericksen, Mary (Dave) Przybyla, the late Sue Murphy (Mike Kahn), Tom (Karen), Joanne (Chuck) Bella and Jim (Molly) Baniewicz.

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of many.

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Jenny Heinz

December 1, 2019

Jenny Heinz, nee Reed, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward Heinz (2007). Loving mother of Donna (Tom Finn) Hois, Janelle (Bob) Flaischaker, and Billy (Laura) Hois. Cherished grandmother of nine, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of the late John Reed and Dorothy Watt. Visitation Thursday, December 5, 2019, 3-7 PM...

Maryann F (Szmagala) Szurkowski

November 30, 2019

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 4-8 p.m. and Funeral Thursday, January 7, 2021 to St. Damien Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, that a donation to the Wounded Warrior Foundation be made.

Kim Marie (Gronski) Korduplewski

November 30, 2019

Korduplewski Kim Korduplewski (nee Gronski), age 63, of Tinley Park, after a lengthy illness.  Beloved wife of Alex; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Ester Gronski. Loving mother of Jaime-Lyn (Matt) Jorgensen and Nicholas (Amy).  Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Hannah, Emily and Christopher. Devoted sister of the late Lyn (Emil) and the late Jeannie.  Dear aunt to many...

Dorothy E. (Clancy) Lefils

November 30, 2019

Dorothy E. LeFils (nee Clancy), age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Robert E. LeFils.

Loving mother of George (Kara) LeFils and C.B. (Christine) LeFils.

Cherished grandmother of Kaley, Logan, Max, Sam and Brooke.

Dear sister of Margaret (the late Edward) (Marvin Grube) Kawczynski, the late Lorraine ( the late Thomas)...

James A. Mcinnes

November 29, 2019

James Andrew McInnes, age 79.

Veteran U,S. Army. Retired Captain Chicago Fire Department. Member of the Blues A.C.

Beloved husband of Mary McInnes (nee Boyce) for 51 years.

Loving father of Jimmy (Brandon), Michael, Timothy (Lisa), Bridget (Brian) Ferguson and the late Cathy.

Cherished grandfather of Michael, Timmy, Nora, Brody and...

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...