Obituaries

September 11, 2019

John E. Wimmer, age 89, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years of the late Beverly G. Wimmer, nee Thompson (2018). Loving father of John D. Wimmer, Cheryl (James) McLaughlin and Lisa (David) White. Cherished grandfather of Jim (Gina) McLaughlin, Matt (Katie) McLaughlin, Jennifer (Jim) Kaczmarcyzk, Jon (Heather) Bomba, Steven Bomba and Nora Bomba. Dearest great-grandfather to...

September 10, 2019

Gertrude Jousma, nee Schutt, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, formerly a long-time resident of Palos Park, IL and retired with her husband in Michigan and Florida. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George Jousma, Sr. (2008). Loving mother of Kathryn (Dr. Robert) Bates, Shirley (Paul) Iannarone, and George Jousma, Jr. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of...

September 8, 2019

Stuart V. "Stu" Abbott, age 59.

Caring former spouse of Cathy Abbott (nee DeGiacomo).

Loving father of Daniel, Brian and John Abbott.

Devoted son of the late Donald & Joan Abbott (nee McGovern).

Dear brother of Michael L. (Beverly) Abbott and the late Susan M. Abbott.

Fond uncle of...

September 8, 2019

Harold W. Esolato, age 72.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved husband of Lillian Q. Esolato (nee Quinn) for 41 years.

Loving father of Lauren (Bill) Healy and Dawn (Tom) Pano.

Cherished papa of Eliana, Liam, Evelyn and two more on the way.

Dear brother of Karen (Adam) Dabek and the...

September 6, 2019

Mildred "Millie" "Cook" Jane Napolski (Jovanovich), age 75.

Beloved wife of the late Frank Napolski.

Loving mother of Georgie Napolski and Marybeth (Patrick) Egan.

Cherished grandmother Hannah, Annie and Ellie Egan.

Dear sister of the late Ora Poropat, John (Helen) Jovanovich, the late Fran (Mullen) Sujewicz, Babe Cikulin.

Fond...

September 5, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Flint, Sr., age 64, of Country Club Hills, IL. Loving father of Heather (Chad) Leahy, Robert Jr. (Annie) Flint, Amanda Flint, Brian Flint, and "father" to his four-legged canine companion Rocky. Cherished grandfather of Allison, Evan, Jacy, and Isabella. Devoted son of the late Robert and the late Helen (Perry) Flint and step-son of Agnes Flint, Sally...

September 4, 2019

Marilyn G. DeVries, age 71, loving sister of Alida (Henry) VandeWerken, Wilbur (Theresa) DeVries, Herman J. (Joanne) DeVries, Garret (Shirley) DeVries and Helene (Fred) Sales. Dearest aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Herman and Julia. Visitation Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel,...

September 4, 2019

Cynthia J. Ouwenga, nee VanderWoude, age 67, beloved wife of the late Peter G. Ouwenga (2017). Loving mother of Daniel (Sarah) Ouwenga, Kevin Ouwenga, Kate Ouwenga and Rebecca (Keith Chester) Ouwenga. Devoted daughter of Roger and the late Jody VanderWoude. Dear sister of David (Barbara) VanderWoude, Robert (Kathy) VanderWoude, Lori (Dr. Paul) Schaap, Lynette Bulten and the late Judy (John)...

September 2, 2019

William J. “Bill” Fish, age 87, U.S. Marine Corps and Atomic Testing veteran, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away on September 2, 2019. Bill was an exemplary husband, father and grandfather who was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Blanche (nee Strnad) Fish, brother Lawrence, sister Lorraine Thom, and daughter Kathleen Alshuler. He is survived by his...

August 30, 2019

William J. "Bill" Sawyers, Sr., age 89, beloved husband for 69 years to Eileen M. Sawyers (Burke). Loving father of Wendy (John) Parker, Robert Sawyers, William Jr. (Patricia) Sawyers, John (Julie) Sawyers, Steven Sawyers, and Jim (Gail) Sawyers. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of the late Robert (late Patricia) Sawyers, Betty (Jim) Saucunas, and Norman...

August 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Staal, age 87, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Blanche, nee Ogren. Loving father of Laura (Tim) Hoekstra, Larry (Ruth) Staal, and Lonny (Jane) Staal. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Jori) Staal, Leah (John) Baldauff, Jessica Hoekstra, Amy (Derek) Groot, Aaron (Jody) Hoekstra, Sam (Karley) Staal, Andrew Staal, Scott (Julie) Staal, and Abbey...

August 28, 2019

Dickson, James B., 66 of Lockport 25 years, formerly of the south suburbs, passed away August 28, 2019.  He is survived by his loving family:  Daughters: Nicole (Michael Mistretta) of Aurora and Alexis (Samantha Wilder-Dickson) of Crest Hill; step-granddaughter: Carina Mistretta; brother, John (Kathy) Dickson of Chicago Heights, nephew, David (Stephanie) Dickson of Chicago, great-niece, Ava and a great-nephew...

August 26, 2019

Maryann Novak, nee Puszewski , age 80, of Littleton, CO, formerly of Orland Park, IL and Rocky Mount, MO. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. “Charlie“ Novak, Jr. (2012). Loving mother of Larry Munson Jr., Terri Mrotek, Keith Munson, and Jeffrey Munson. Dearest step-mother of Sylvia Brooksbank. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 27. Dear sister of Bernard...

August 26, 2019

Marilyn J. Holdren, nee Bope, age 80, loving mother of Jeri (Ron) Bennett, Jana (Bert) Carr and Jeff (Sandy) Bready. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Tara, Devin and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of Connor, Tyler, Alyssa, Adeline, Adaiah and Arrow. Loving companion of 22 years to Fred Sytsma. Preceded in death by her sister Janet Bready. Marilyn always had a positive attitude...

August 24, 2019

Phillip W. Travis, age 73, US Army Vietnam Veteran, loving father of Jennifer (Rick) Easterday and Brian Travis. Cherished grandfather of Cole and Kelly; Kayla, Mariah, and Brian, Jr. Dear brother of Deborah Travis and the late Owen Travis. Visitation Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...

August 23, 2019

Richard D. "Rich" Spear, age 65, beloved husband for 37 years to Mary Beth Spear (Hartford). Loving father of Robert Spear and Sarah Spear. Devoted son of the late Robert and Mildred Spear (DelPriore). Cherished brother of Bill (Nadine) Spear, Bob (Linda) Spear, Tom (Jeri) Spear, and Jackie (Greg) Petrik. Dearest brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle of many. Dear Godfather to...

August 22, 2019

Loretta M. "Lori" Gremaud, (Messlein), age 87, beloved wife of the late Leroy Gremaud and the late Peter Messlein. Loving mother of Barbara (late Jack) Yamich, Patti Messlein (Tasch), Karen (Jason) Stanley, David Messlein and Janet (Joseph) Callahan. Cherished grandmother of James (Laura Jacqmin) Tasch, Gina Vargas, Brandon (Deborah) Stanley, Tracey (Andrew) Newport, John Yamich III, Mitchell (Heather) Stanley, Jillian...

August 22, 2019

Vernon R. "Vern" Bock, Jr., age 74, US Army Reserves, beloved husband for 44 years to Mary Ann (Pietraszek) Bock. Loving brother of William (Julia)Bock. Cherished uncle of Angela (Michael) Foster, Nicole (David) Jackman, and Billy Bock and great-uncle of Anderson and Miriam Foster. Dear brother-in-law of Rita Pietraszek and Janice Pietraszek. His faithful dog "Gramps" and cat "Tex". Dearest...

August 21, 2019

John Eliacostas 87 of Alsip, formerly of Kasos Greece, passed away Wednesday morning August 21st, 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved and devoted husband of Martha nee Samargin for over 61 years. Devoted and loving father of the late Anna Eliacostas, Irene Eliacostas (Thomas) Plahm, George (Angela) Eliacostas, and Dean (Jennifer) Eliacostas. Greatest papou of Yanni (Kristin) Eliacostas, Ana...

August 20, 2019

James Boot

Veteran U.S. Air Force 1959-1965.

Beloved husband of the late Theresa Boot (nee Maher).

Loving father of Mary (Timothy) Powers, Patricia (Patrick) Horkan, Gloria (Edward) Doudican and the late John (Michele) Winnie.

Cherished grandfather of Becki, Ashley, Brian, Elizabeth, John, Connor, Nick, Colin, Crystal and great grandfather of Caine,...