Obituaries

Robert Keblusek

October 26, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Keblusek, Sr., age 80, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 57 years to Rosemary, nee Benesh. Loving father of Rosalie (John) Pacewic and Robert "Bob" (fiancée Michelle Huang) Keblusek, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Giana Pacewic, Robert "Rob" Keblusek III and Robert "Bobby" Pacewic. Devoted son of the late John and Rose Keblusek. Dear brother of the...

Nancy Sommerfeld

October 26, 2019

Nancy M. Sommerfeld, nee Woitowitz, age 76, beloved wife for 55 years to Donald Sommerfeld. Loving mother of Donald (Elaine) Sommerfeld, Jr. and Lynea (Michael) Lytle. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Jonathan, Alec, and Garret. Fond sister of John (Dale) Woitowitz, Ruth (Rich) Deschaine, Laura Woitowitz, and the late Donald (Irene) Woitowitz, Robert (late Gloria) Woitowitz, and David Woitowitz. Aunt of...

Frank Cepicka

October 25, 2019

Frank Cepicka, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Helen, nee Morland. Loving father of Frank M. (Rebecca) Cepicka. Cherished grandfather of Laura (Alex) Griff and Christina (Mike) Welchko. Dear great-grandfather of Frank Matthew Welchko and Joseph Michael Welchko. Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter. Visitation Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time...

Lorraine Ratzel

October 25, 2019

Lorraine M. Ratzel, nee Rippel, age 93, beloved wife of the late Raymond (2003). Loving mother of Richard (Terri) Ratzel, Diane (Bruce) Braner, Bruce (Patty) Ratzel and the late David Ratzel. Cherished grandmother of Donna Shriver, Dawn Ratzel, Rich (Michelle) Ratzel, James (Maggie) Braner, Wyatt Ratzel, and Shannon (fiancé Pasquale Smith) Ratzel. Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan and Isabella; Adrienne and...

James Alan Kilmer

October 24, 2019

James Alan Kilmer, age 71.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam. Lifetime Member of VFW 2791 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Diana Kilmer (nee Ladewig).

Loving father of Rachael (John) Gatto and Stephanie (Eric) Losieczka..

Cherished grandfather of Casey, Reese, Zoe and Audrey.

Devoted brother of the late Lois, the late...

Mark Timothy Daniel Brown

October 23, 2019

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Mark Timothy Daniel Brown. It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Timothy Daniel Brown announces his passing, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019, at the age of 52 years.

Mark will be lovingly remembered by his children, Ashley (Robert) Matzke), Samantha Brown, Mark (Chloé Serpico) Brown,  his mother Juanita Messenger, sisters Renae ...

Carol A. (Seiler) Mitrick

October 23, 2019

Carol A. Mitrick nee Seiler, age 79 at rest October 23; beloved wife and Dance Partner of over 54 years of Steven “Steve”; loving mother of Karen (Jack) Sullivan, Linda (Rick) Walt, Christine (Matthew) Remmes and Steven (Carri); cherished grandmother of Tom, Jack, Mary Beth, Michael, Ryan, Kyle, Katherine, Lauren, Ann Marie, Paul, Peyton and Hanna; also survived by...

Ruth Zehner

October 23, 2019

Ruth E. Zehner, nee Ebersohl, age 88, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Norman J. "Norm" Zehner (2017). Loving mother of Cynthia Yarger. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Dean) Webb and Sarah Yarger (Ira Bremer). Dearest great-grandmother of Jesse, Maggie and Rebecca. Preceded in death by her sisters Marie, Addie and Elizabeth and her brothers Virgil, Bill, Lloyd, Jacob,...

James Kamphuis

October 23, 2019

James P. Kamphuis , age 56, loving father of Joseph and Diana. Beloved son of Jennie (nee Glas) and the the late James T. Kamphuis. Dearest brother of Jeannine (Kert) Huck. Fond nephew of Thomas (Theresa) Kamphuis, Carolyn (Robert) Buntin, Eleanor (late Ron) Lindgren and Raymond (Esther) Glas. Dear cousin of many. Jim loved to sing and was active in...

C. Robert "Bob" Schwieger

October 23, 2019

C. Robert “Bob” Schwieger, age 82, beloved husband of 60 years to Ladonna L. Schwieger, nee Whittaker. Loving Father of Rob (Shannon) Schwieger. Dear Brother of Ursula McRostie and the late John Schwieger. Loving Son of the late Arthur and Anna (nee Einfalt). Passed away, surrounded by family, on October 23, 2019 at St Joseph Hospital in Joliet IL. Born...

Marie Voss

October 22, 2019

Marie S. Voss, age 98, beloved daughter of the late John and Ida Voss and the late Jacob and Mary Schenkel. Marie worked at the First National Bank of Chicago for many years. She was a Sunday school teacher and also a Bible study leader for 60 years. Marie was cherished by many and will be greatly missed by all...

Antonino "Tony" Di Gerlando

October 20, 2019

Antonino "Tony" Di Gerlando Born December 11, 1931 of Montevago, Italy. Long time resident of Orland Park, Il. Veteran U. S. Army. Beloved Husband of Lola Di Gerlando (nee Keefer). Loving Father of the late  Joseph (Kimberly), Maria (Jeffery) Burk, Fay Baranowski, Earl, Alexander and Grace (Brett Shackelford) Di Gerlando. Dear Grandfather of 12 and Great Grandfather of 3....

John Reidy

October 20, 2019

John D. "Jack" Reidy, age 83, beloved best friend and husband for 40 years to Cynthia, nee Daniel. Loving father of Patricia (Thomas) Hanley, John D. Reidy, the late James (Cathy) Reidy, Janet (David) Carlson, Natalie Pinski, and Kenneth Pinski. Cherished grandfather of Charlotte (Larry) Moore, Christine (Scott) Thorsen, Michael (Bridget) Hanley; Tiffany Reidy and Preston Reidy; Kalailey, Anjalie, Xavia...

Mary Elizabeth Willis

October 19, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Willis 70, late of Crestwood formerly of Chicago's Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, passed away October 19th, 2019 after an illness. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Nussbaum; Devoted mother of Brett (Crystal), Rosemarie (Dustin) and Donelle (Erin). Loving Sister of Les, Glen, Floyd, Allen, Ron and Kevin. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed...

Marianne Quinn

October 19, 2019

Marianne Quinn, nee Paskauskas, age 72, passed away on October 19. 2019. Beloved companion for 32 years to Bill Blanchard. Loving mother of Donna (Todd) Couch and Kevin Quinn. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Haley, Samantha, and Sean. Dear sister of Raymond (Margaret) Paskauskas and Ann Marie (the late Mickey) Friar. Dearest aunt of Sarah (Bob) Baumgardner and Michael Friar. Preceded...

Adrian Hernandez

October 19, 2019

Adrian Troy Hernandez, 15 years old, beloved and precious son of Luis and Alexandra. Loving big brother to Adam and Arabella. Cherished grandson of Gloria Guerra Olguin and Patricio Oyarzun Santibañez and Cynthia Trautsch and the late Raul Hernandez. Dearest great-grandson of Tito Guerra. Dear nephew and cousin. Kind and caring friend to many who always thought of others first....

Roy Bergunder

October 16, 2019

Roy Bergunder, age 90, US Air Force Korean War Veteran, passed away on October 16, 2019 at his home in Mishawaka, IN. Beloved husband for 57 years to the late Betty Lou, nee Wohlwend (2008). Loving father of Terry Petolick, Laura (Michael) Bardelli, and Brenda (Russell) Baudler. Cherished grandfather of five. Dearest great-grandfather of nine. A Memorial Service will be...

Georgene Barbara Kovarcik

October 15, 2019

Georgene Barbara Kovarcik, age 81.

Visitation Monday 9:00am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. Rita Casia Shrine Chapel.

Interment private.

Joanna Hart

October 15, 2019

JoAnna I. Hart, of Palos Park, IL, died October 15, 2019. Born in El Paso, TX, she grew up near Chihuahua, Mexico, and received her undergraduate degree at Willamette University, in Salem, OR, followed by a master’s degree in education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. She met and married Lou Hart in Phoenix, AZ, lived in...

John Yorkman

October 15, 2019

John M. Yorkman, age 82, passed away October 15, 2019. Beloved husband for 61 years to Carol R. Yorkman who passed away on Sept. 25, 2019. Loving father of John A. Yorkman and the late Denise A. (Ralph) Vanderhei. Cherished grandfather of Anastasia (Tim Kulovitz) Yorkman, Michael Vanderhei and Alexandria (Jeff) Twardy. Dearest great-grandfather of Jacob, Colton and Johnathan. Dear...