Obituaries

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...

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.