Obituaries

August 13, 2019

Forest Tripp Jr. passed away peacefully on August 12th 2019 at Franscican Hospital in Hammond, IN. He was a loving husband to Juanita (Brownlee) Tripp who preceded him in death on June 29th 2019.

Forest often referred to by his family as “Junior” or “Tripp” was born in Fitzhugh, Arkansas to Helen Abron and Forest Tripp Sr....

August 13, 2019

Phyllis M. Lahey (nee Graziano), age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Lahey for 57 years.

Loving mother of Susan Hofferica, Kathleen (Jack) Hofferica, Thomas (Rita), Joseph (Joan), William (Linda), Daniel (Diane), John (Susan), Timothy (Karen), Jeanine (Warren) Sponsler, James (Diane) and the late Julie (Kevin) Farrell.

Cherished grandmother of Michael...

August 13, 2019

Pauline J. Meekma, nee Huisjen, age 93, beloved wife of the late John P. Meekma, D.D.S. (2013). Loving mother of Beverly (Dr. David) Baar, Dr. Larry (Pat) Meekma, Bonnie (John) Kats and Glenn (June) Meekma. Cherished grandmother of ten. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Pauline's life at...

August 13, 2019

Dennis Durak, age 71, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 41 years to Pamela (Shidla). Loving father of Timothy (Joele) Durak, Lora Durak and Michelle (Jason) Jones. Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Taylor, Joseph, Maya and Cole. Devoted son of Estelle and the late Theodore Durak. Dear brother of Sharon Bannan and Monica (Scott) Holas. Dearest uncle of many nieces...

August 11, 2019

Gloria Mae Yarnall, nee Pearson, born in Steele, MIssouri, former long time resident of Burbank, Illinois, passed at the age of 91 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Caring mother of Sharon (Archie) Weil, Larry K. Yarnall and the late James R. Yarnall . Grandmother of Monika Yarnall-Swartz, Lauren Yarnall, David (Libbe) Weil and Dena Noble. Joyful great-grandmother of Ryland T. Noble....

August 10, 2019

Tony Kladis 53 of Lockport, formerly of Chicago Ridge and Zakynthos Greece, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon August 10th, 2019. Beloved and devoted husband of Heather nee Nimon for over 24 years. Loving father of Zoe and Tony Kladis. Dearest son of Danny Kladis and Emmalouise Evitt-Slavens and son-in-law of Lawrence and Elizabeth Nimon. Tony was the cherished grandson...

August 9, 2019

Scardina- Michael R., suddenly, age 70 yr. Resident of Reddick, IL formerly from the South Side of Chicago.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen nee Rezek

Loving of father of Michele (Kevin) Pacholski, Damien (Sherry) and Michael (Vanessa) Scardina

Cherished grampie of Natalie, Vanessa, Gracie, Vinny, Marco, Mia, Gia, and Bella;

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August 9, 2019

Marilyn J. Wuske, nee Boer, age 81, beloved wife of the late Ronald A. Wuske (2012). Loving mother of Lawrence (Viola) Wuske and Laurie (Robert) Stranczek. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Kathryn, Kevin and the late Kyle. Dearest great-grandmother of Samson. Dearest sister of Joyce (Allen) Wuske and the late Gerald "Jerry" Boer. Dear sister-in-law of Lyn (late Thomas) Thomas. Fond...

August 8, 2019

Evelyn J. Boersma, nee Hoekstra, age 75, beloved wife of 53 years to Gary A. Boersma, Sr. Loving mother of Gary (Diane) Boersma, Jr. Cherished grandmother of four, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Arlene (Gerry) DeHorn, Patricia (Bill) Schaafsma and Bettilou (Doug) Timmer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

August 8, 2019

Walter “Wall(y)” Harrison, age 68. Best friend, drinking partner, and soulmate to Bev nee Umgelder for 40 years. Menards-aisle peruser, chauffeur and proud, thoughtful dad to Melanie “Mitts” Harrison. Professional concrete driver of the “Wally Bauer Edition” at Wille Brothers for 27 years. Garage aficionado and master of decals, frequently seen riding his lawnmower and cooling off with a beer...

August 7, 2019

Mary C. Smith (nee Kolalis), age 86.

Beloved wife of Donald O. Smith for 67 years.

Loving mother of Donald C. (Ileane) Smith, Deborah (Thomas J.) McConville and Sharon (Robert J.) Stec.

Cherished grandmother of Donald A. Smith (Marylin Winkle), Krystal Anne (Daniel “Spanky") Rettich, Robert W. (Kelli) Stec, Thomas D. McConville, Sara...

August 7, 2019

Lorraine A. Foster, nee Eklund, age 91, beloved wife of the late George M. Groenewold and late Donald R. Foster. Loving mother of Karen (late Don) Zimmerman, Linda (Tom) Spanraft, Scott (Peggy) Foster, Patti Young and Jim Foster. Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of the late Donald Eklund and the late Richard Eklund. Fond aunt...

August 6, 2019

Mildred "Millie" DeGroot, nee Smit, age 96, beloved wife of the late John DeGroot (1990). Loving mother of John (Deborah) DeGroot, Kathleen (Rick) Stanson, Ruth (Linda Holmes) DeGroot and Steven (late Tammy) DeGroot. Cherished grandmother of nine. Dearest great-grandmother of 18 and great-great grandmother of one. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Dear aunt of many nieces...

August 4, 2019

Joseph Stephen Baniewicz, age 89.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. Member of American Legion Post 615 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Barbara Baniewicz (nee O'Rourke) for 68 years.

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

August 2, 2019

John Rosier, US Army WWII Veteran, passed away on August 2, 2019 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Agnes J. Rosier, nee Persenaire (2013), and his sisters Winifred (late John) Eldrenkamp, Betty (late Neil) Poort, and Dorothy (late Rich) Weidenaar, and by his brothers, Frank (late Ann), Martin (late...

August 1, 2019

Gary J. Graczyk, age 64, US Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Joan, nee Bashaw, and the late Karen, nee Nicholson. Loving father of Michael (Amanda) Graczyk and Mindy Graczyk. Cherished grandfather of Andrew. Dear brother of Wayne (Debbie) Graczyk. Retired from UPS as a maintenance engineer with many years of service. Visitation Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 3-8...

July 31, 2019

James T. Harris, age 53.

Beloved husband of Lisa Harris (nee Gutzwiller).

Cherished father of James Jr., Jessica, Jennifer and Alissa Harris.

Loving son of Robert & Nina (nee Oleksijew) Harris.

Dear brother of Thomas (the late Mary), Robert Jr. "Bob" (the late Kelly), the late John and the late Richard...

July 31, 2019

Jill D. Garrett, nee Perna, age 67, passed away at home following a courageous battle with a motor neuron disease. Beloved wife of John Garrett. Loving mother of Lynsey Romo, Bryan (Kristina) Kluever and dear step-mother of Matthew (Jennifer) Garrett and Michael (Sarah) Garrett. Cherished grandmother of Colin and Ella Kluever; Mia, Ava and Emma Garrett; and Carsen and Helen...

July 28, 2019

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Adams, age 55, beloved daughter of Shirley Adams and daughter of Robert Adams. Loving sister of David (Shari) Adams, Dennis Adams, Daniel Adams and Mary Chiquet. Dear aunt of Kyle, Taryn, Cole, Zoe and Jordan and great-aunt of Tegan. Fond niece of Susan (Ken) Moore, the late Toni Seel and Mary (Edward) Slepski. Much loved granddaughter of...

July 27, 2019

Mario Luciano Medrano, age 31.

Veteran U.S. Navy.

Beloved husband of Kate Medrano (nee Spence).

Cherished father of Isla Rose Medrano.

Loving son of Suzanne (Michael) Gibson and Michael Medrano.

Dear brother of Nicholas and the late Michael Joseph Medrano.

Fond uncle to many nieces and  nephews....