Obituaries

October 30, 2019

Nellie Mae "Lee" Tarulis, nee VanRossen, age 80, late of Crestwood, IL, formerly of Worth, Geneseo and Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife for 62 years to Bernard "Bernie" Tarulis. Loving mother of Richard "Rick" (Nancy) Tarulis of Naperville, IL, William "Bill" Tarulis of Rock Island, IL, Sheryl Tarulis of Worth, IL and Bernard "Bump" Tarulis of Davenport, IA. Cherished grandmother...

October 29, 2019

Richard (Dick) L. Mahoney of Orland Park, IL passed away October 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosalind, and his children, Rick and Jean (Lachat) of Mokena, IL, Dede and John (Petraiuolo) of Marlborough, CT, and Julie and Jay (Gosser) of DePere, WI. He will also live on in the hearts of his grandchildren, Brandon...

October 29, 2019

Joan B. Mertens, nee Melvin, age 88, beloved wife of the late Howard Mertens (2007). Loving mother of Scott (Michelle) Mertens and Carey (Greg) Mallory. Cherished grandmother of Brendan (Colleen) Mertens and Sean Mertens; Paige Krivensky and April Krivensky. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL...

October 27, 2019

Pedro Barbosa Vianna, Age: 43 (to be 44 on November 5th).

Chicago Police Department.

Beloved husband of Caroline Cristina Graciano.

Cherished father of Valentina Graciano Barbosa Vianna (9).

Devoted son of  Paulo Cesar Barbosa Vianna and Reuniting with his Mother  Angela Cruz Barbosa Vianna (deceased in 2010).

Dear brother...

October 27, 2019

Jean M. Brevak (nee Jasek), age 85.

Veteran Women's Army Corps-WAC

Beloved mother of Toni Schmidt, Sean Brevak and the late George Brevak.

Cherished grandmother of 5.

Dear sister of Walter (Betty) Jasek, Helen (the late Al) Laurin, the late Marie (the late George) Lewis, the late Ted (Ann) Jasek, the...

October 27, 2019

Halina Jakala, nee Zalewski, age 83, beloved wife of the late Emil Jakala (2001). Loving mother of Henry (Patty) Jakala, Barbara (William) Batsch and Thaddeus "Ted" Jakala. Cherished Babcia of Renae (Patrick) Batsch-Haaker, Steven Batsch and William Batsch. Fond sister of the late Janina and the late Richard. Visitation Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 3:30-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, October 30,...

October 27, 2019

Alice S. Wisse, age 92, of Orland Park, IL. Loving mother of Marie Prins (Ed Hagedorn), Gail Prins (Bob Vogelzang), Gwen (David) DeJong, Keith (Mary) Prins, and the late Karen Prins (Leon Steinberg). Cherished grandmother of Jesse and Arden Hagedorn; Maija Steinberg; Luke Vogelzang; Connor, Caleb, and Sam DeJong; Schuyler, Rachel, and Adrianna Prins. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in...

October 26, 2019

Dorothy M. Kurry, nee Buoscio, age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph Kurry, Sr. Loving mother of Joseph Kurry, Jr. and the late Alicia (Larry) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11. Dearest sister of the late Lucy (late Charles) Freeman. Visitation Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Holy Family Villa Chapel 12220 S. Will-Cook Road, Palos Park,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

October 23, 2019

BROWN

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....