Obituaries

Robert Kostal

October 15, 2019

Robert E. Kostal, age 65, devoted son of the late George and Rosemary Kostal. Loving father of Eric (Brandi) Kostal and Michele Kostal. Cherished grandfather of Ellie and Livie; Tony and Ash. Dear brother of James Kostal, Susan (Leonard) Skoniecke and the late William (Dawn) Kostal and the late Thomas Kostal. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. As per...

Sharon Grill

October 14, 2019

Sharon M. Grill, nee Kreten, age 78, beloved wife for 57 years to Keith E. Grill. Loving mother of Jeanne (Greg) Billo, Laura (Troy) Rogers, Tom, Rob (Beth), Greg (Peggy), Keith (Jennifer), Susie (Pete) Grant, Mary Jo, Kari, Andy, Matthew, Penny, Sara, and the late Jason, the late Charlie, and the late Danny. Cherished grandmother of 25 and great-grandmother of...

Kevin Jordan Kratowicz

October 12, 2019

Kevin Jordan Kratowicz, age 60.

Project Manager with Hickey Electrical Contractors. Proud member of IBEW Local 134.

Beloved husband and best friend of JoAnn Molina (nee Rivera) for over 30 years.

Loving father of Michael J. and Holly Marie Kratowicz and stepfather to Frances Diane Roldan (Raymond Roldan) and Gilberto R Molina Jr....

David Arndt

October 12, 2019

David W. Arndt, age 49, beloved husband for 29 years to Janet Arndt, nee Pfeffer. Loving father of Kevin and Justin. Devoted son of Sandra (Perry) Payne and the late Walter Arndt. Cherished brother of Cheryl (Stu) Deske and Colleen (John) Whitehead. Dear son-in-law of Ruth (Stan) Pullam and Russell (Barb) Pfeffer. Dearest brother-in-law of Timothy (Dijana) Pfeffer, Christine (Nathan)...

Clara Hamstra

October 11, 2019

Clara Hamstra, nee Horneman, age 86, loving mother of Joyce (Asad) Zayed, Mark (Diane) and the late Gerrit (Cathy) and the late Harold Jr. (Beverly). Married to the late Harold Hamstra, Sr. for 50 years. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 30. Preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy Jager, Gerda Van Howe, Tillie Van Kuiken, Pauline Roon and...

Elsie Pittman

October 7, 2019

Elsie Pittman (nee Vortanz) age 93 late of Joliet, Il passed away on October 7, 2019.

Elsie was a retired banker, where she worked at Bank of Park forest for 25 years. She enjoyed crochet, cooking and baking.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband (Chester (1977), her parents Walter & Violet; sisters Lois...

Marvin Hooker

October 7, 2019

Marvin J. Hooker, age 88, loving husband for 68 years to Geraldine, nee Swart. Father of Vicki (the late Steven) Jager, Sandra (Thomas) Post, Gary (Kim) Hooker, Mary (Peter) Boonstra, Carol Decker, Robert (Christine) Hooker and the late Marvin James Hooker, Jr. Grandfather of Lisa (Justin) Clarke; Joel (Tami) Post and Ben (Susan) Post; Tamra Cook, Craig (Liz) Hooker, and...

Neil Lauzon

October 7, 2019

Neil B. Lauzon, age 67, loving brother of Douglas (Darlene) Lauzon and the late Denise (Tim) Krzyskowski, Daniel Lauzon and Damian Lauzon. Much loved uncle and cousin of many. Dear friend of Frances Van Doran. Visitation Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Edward Day

October 5, 2019

Edward J. Day, Sr., age 91, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to Rose, nee Herschbach. Loving father of Edward Jr. (Carol) Day, Debra Day, John (Kimberly) Day, Ronald Day, and Terrence (Mary) Day. Cherished grandfather of John, Meaghan; Scott, Patrick, Alexis; Chris, Mike, Julianne and Caitlin. Dearest great-grandfather of nine. Dear brother of the late Margaret Day....

Daniel Lauzon

October 5, 2019

Daniel A. Lauzon, age 65, loving father of Daniel F. and Thomas J. Lauzon. Beloved companion and former spouse of Frances Van Doran. Dear brother of Neil Lauzon, Douglas (Darlene) Lauzon and the late Denise (Tim) Krzyskowski and the late Damian Lauzon. Much loved uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, October...

Robert Thompson

October 5, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Thompson, 77, passed on October 5, 2019. He leaves his devoted wife of 48 years, Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Clisham), with many laughs and stories, much love and the happiest of memories. Bob was the cherished father of Kelly (Bill) Johnson; Erin (Phil) Georgiou; and Amy (Jim) Pienta; adored grandfather of Josh, Trevor, Kyle, Morgan, Reid, Emily and...

Joseph J. Ondrejka

October 4, 2019

Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm with a 6:00pm Funeral Service.

Interment private.

Carol Breems

October 2, 2019

Carol H. Breems, nee Dykema, age 84, passed away peacefully on the first anniversary of the passing of her beloved husband Byron of 62 years. Loving mother of Alan and Beth Breems and Timothy and Eva Breems. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Ashley), Jennifer (Curt) Dunbar, Joey (Anthony), Tim Jr. and Jonathan. Dearest great-grandmother of Andrew, Annika and Teddy. Fond sister...

Daniel Howard Swift

October 1, 2019

Daniel Howard Swift, age 15.

Graduate of Keller Gifted Magnet and a sophomore at Lindblom High School.

Beloved son of Daniel CFD (Traci Hill CFD) and Ericka Swanson Swift.

Loving brother of Isabel Marie and Fiona Catherine.

Cherished grandson of Howard & Jean (nee Horn) Swanson and Kathleen (nee Griffin) &...

Richard Oost

September 30, 2019

Richard H. "Rich" Oost, age 74, beloved husband for 54 years to Karen, nee Mulder. Loving father of Kevin (Julie) Oost and Vicki Duh. Cherished grandfather of Kara (Cesar Rodriguez) Duh, Kristen (Kyle) Campbell, Kelly and Kimberlee Duh; and Liam, Noah and Izaac Oost. Dear brother of Christine Doornbos. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Dear brother-in-law...

Shirley Frieling

September 30, 2019

Shirley M. Frieling, nee Reitsma, age 80, beloved wife for 48 years to the late Jay "Bud" Frieling (2007). Loving mother of Robert (Kim) Frieling, Laura (David) Ipema, Linda (the late David) Schaver, Thomas (Mary) Frieling and Sandra (Eric) Washington. Cherished grandmother of Lauren (David) Korb, James Frieling, Hope Frieling, Robert Frieling, Kayla (Jordan) Rotman, Mateo Salomon and Marcus (Kennady)...

George Koldenhoven

September 29, 2019

George Koldenhoven, age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Bette Koldenhoven, (nee DeVries). Loving father of Randy (Linda) Koldenhoven, Arnold (Sandy) Koldenhoven, Ken (Linda) Koldenhoven and Beth (Andy) Staes. Proud Papa to 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. George went to be with his Lord on September 29 surrounded by his family...

Harold Wayne Thurbush

September 28, 2019

Harold Wayne Thurbush, age 79.

Beloved husband to his late wife of 59 years, Wanda Thurbush.

Devoted and Loving Father to Debra Thurbush White, Diana Thurbush Manock, Kimberly Thurbush, and Mark Thurbush.

Loving Father in Law to Jeffrey White and Claire Thurbush.

Cherished and Devoted Grandfather to Daniel Manock, Nora Thurbush,...

Patricia Krueger

September 28, 2019

Patricia Ellen Vanderlaan Krueger was born in Chicago to Arthur and Evelyn Vanderlaan. She was joyfully married to the late Bill Krueger for 24 years. She is survived by her sisters, Norma (the late George) Wagner and Joy (Jim) Johnson, her brother, Jim VanderLaan, her friend Kyle Speirs, and eleven nieces and nephews, who all think that Aunt Patty was...

Afra (Spegel) Hackstock

September 25, 2019

Afra Hackstock (nee Spegel), age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Hackstock.

Loving mother of the late Edward E. Hackstock, Alan A. (Elizabeth) Hackstock and Linda L. Ilkanic.

Cherished grandmother of Edward A., Renee (Tim) Jones, Susan E. Butler, Richard J. (Sherry E.) Ilkanic, the late Michael D. Ilkanic, Ashley S....