Obituaries

July 1, 2019

Minerva  L.  “Minnie” Garcia, age 83.

Beloved wife of Horacio “Rocky” Garcia for 59 years.

Loving mother of Linda Garcia, Carrie (Robert) Augustine, Rocky Jr. (Kim) Garcia, the late Mary Anne and the late Mary Lou Garcia.

Cherished grandmother of Angie, Gordy, Kristi, Jennifer (Jordan) DeCarlo, Nick, Robert, Matilyn and great grandmother of...

June 30, 2019

Juanita Tripp (nee Brownlee), age 82.

Beloved wife of Forest Tripp.

Loving mother of Cornelius Tripp, Forest Tripp.

Cherished grandmother of Brandon Tripp, Laron Tripp, Nikiya Little, Carmelia Tripp, Carifia Tripp, Shawnterrius Coleman, Ryan Tripp.

Devoted sister of Rosetta Brownlee, Gloria Brownlee, the late Samuel (Lee) Brownlee, the late Doris Brownlee...

June 29, 2019

Edward M. Gorski, age 90, beloved husband for 55 years to the late Mary Jean Gorski, nee Garczynski (2006). Loving father of Diane (Michael) Costello, Kathleen Gorski, Marie (Richard) Lloyd, Patricia (Mark) De Hertogh, Michael (Janet) Gorski DDS, John (Jean) Gorski, and "second father" of Janet Lukosius. Cherished grandfather of 18. Dearest great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Joseph (Lorraine),...

June 21, 2019

Robert J. “Bob” Hannon, age 90, Veteran U.S. Army Korean War and resident of Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Marlene C. Hannon (nee Bots) for 66 years.

Loving father of Greg (Cathy), Gary (Mary), Valerie (the late Robert) Chudy, Glenn (Julie), Gil (Teresa) and Gordon (Chip).

Cherished grandfather of Allison (Michael) Cirullo, Amy...

June 19, 2019

Loretta Madix (nee Wingering) age 92, late of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019.

Loretta was a retired Executive Secretary, who loved spending time with her family and traveling the world. She was a member of both the Frankfort and Park Forest garden clubs, a member of Women in Construction, former volunteer at the...

June 19, 2019

David G. VanderVelde, age 72, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Devoted son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (nee Tibstra) VanderVelde. Dear brother of Linda (James) VanderSchaaf and Jackie (Jeffrey) Streelman. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion of Nancy Pierz. Dave was a wonderful friend to many. He enjoyed golfing and attending car shows. Visitation Monday, June 24,...

June 14, 2019

Christine M. McGrane (nee Wagner), age 69 of Tinley Park.

Beloved mother of Kate (Kacey) Krause, Dan (Jayme) and  Patty (Christopher) Trudeau.

Cherished grandmother of Wyatt and Sawyer Krause, Luke, Ben, and  Owen McGrane, and Leo and Olivia Trudeau.

Loving sister of Carol (Jack) Schoening, Kathy (Edward) Kosteck, William (Judy) Wagner and Frances...

June 13, 2019

Richard J. "Pep" Peplinski, age 77, beloved husband of the late Mary Helen, nee Knott. Loving father of Rick (Donna) Peplinski and Timothy Peplinski. Dear brother of the late Shirley (late Byron) Withbroe and the late Suzanne (late Bernie) Rink. Fond brother-in-law of George (Joanne), Kathleen (Curt) Van Hooven, Lawrence (Adrienne), James, Nancy (William) Blakely, the late Paul and the...

June 13, 2019

David M. Wallace, age 66, beloved husband for 39 years to Debra, nee Pesek. Loving father of Jeffrey (Heather) Wallace, Kristin (Bob Weimer) Wallace and Lindsey (David Krueger) Wallace. Devoted son of Doris and the late Robert Wallace. Dear brother of Melody (Gary) Bricault. Much loved son-in-law of Gene and the late Dolores Pesek. Fond brother-in-law of Sandra (Rick) Vail...

June 11, 2019

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Regina M. Reh (nee Capiak), age 62.

Beloved wife of the late Bruce Reh.

Loving mother of Jimmy (Melissa Johns) Bond, Jennifer (Dennis) Quist and Charlie (Nancy) Reh.

Cherished grandmother of Cecilia, Dakota, Regina and great grandmother of Harleen.

Dear sister of Karen Busch, the late Maryann Trevin,...

June 9, 2019

Esthermae Jegen, nee Boomker, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and adoring husband of 65 years, Rod Jegen. Loving mother of Alison (Richard) Shank, Melissa (Robert) Gray, and Celeste (Jerry) Jegen-Mannix. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Christopher) Grataski, Mason (Sarah) Shank, and Samantha Shank; Candace (Maj. Nate) Kane, Brant (Courtney) Gray, and Ellis Gray (fiancé...

June 9, 2019

Theodore "Ted" Voss, Jr., age 58, loving father of Nikole (Aaron) Krueger, Theo Voss, and Kate (Javier) Yep, grandfather of Quinn and Leland Krueger. Devoted son of Peggy and the late Ted Voss, Sr., and brother of Dr. Scott (Janet) Voss and the late Larry J. Voss. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Former owner of Ted...

June 9, 2019

Cheryl J. Puhr, nee Pratscher, age 65, beloved wife for 41 years to Bruce L. Puhr. Loving mother of Bob (McKenna Pencak) Puhr and Rebecca (Jeffrey) Mischler. Dear sister of Carl (Jan) Pratscher. Fond sister-in-law of Gary (Jolene) Puhr. Dearest aunt of C.J. and Stacy Pratscher, Gary Jo Puhr; and Melissa (Dan) Travis. Retired from Wharton Elementary School in Summit...

June 8, 2019

Roy D. McGrath, age 84.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved husband of Mary L. McGrath (nee Schuh) for 58 years.

Loving father of Daniel (Margo), Michael (Rebecca), Michelle (Matt) Stegall and Kathleen (Maurice) McNulty.

Cherished grandfather of Brian, Thomas, Michael, Amie, Maurice, John, Martin, Roy and Mia.

Dear brother of...

June 6, 2019

Nick Niarchos 93 of Palos Hills, born in Vamvakou Greece passed away peacefully Thursday morning June 6th. Beloved husband of the late Stamatina nee Magouravdos for over 46 years. Loving father of Pauline (Steve) Argires. Dearest papou of Thomas and Nikolas.  Dear brother of the late George (late Pauline), Harry (late Georgia) Nichols, Despina (late Nick) Kanatas, Eugenia (Alex)...

June 6, 2019

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Huizenga, nee Keevers, age 88, loving mother of Leslie (Dang) Huizenga and Randal Huizenga. Dear sister of Judith (late Neil) Alexander and the late Matthew (Lillian) Keevers. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Betty retired from Elim Christian School with 25 years of service. Visitation Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059...

June 5, 2019

Julie A. Novicki, nee Howley, age 56, loving mother of Joshua (Debbie) Novicki and Zach (fianceé Ashley) Novicki. Cherished grandmother of J.J. and Maddox Steven. Beloved partner of Larry Massat. Dear daughter of Thomas (Pat) Howley and the late Deanna Bush. Dearest sister of Donald (Diana) Howley, Roberta Schilling, Mark (Brittany) Bush, Deborah (Steve) Cancialosi, Valerie (Brian) Witt, James (Robin)...

June 4, 2019

Alexander Pappas 87 of Tinley Park passed away Tuesday morning June 4th in Joliet peacefully with family at his side. Beloved husband of Carol Lee nee Bissias for over 58 years. Loving father of Andrew (Antje), James (Deborah), and Theodore (Helen). Dear pappou of Annika, Alexis, Stephanie (Michael) Zoellner, Alexander, John, and Zacharias. Devoted son of the late Andrew...

June 3, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Mazzone Urbauer, nee Uidl, age 92, beloved wife of the late Victor Mazzone and the late William Urbauer. Loving mother of the late Gary Mazzone, Cliff (Kathleen) Mazzone, Debbie (Larry) Paha, and Michele (Albert) Kiela. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Nick, Dana, Brian, Stacey, Lisa, Alex, and Aaron. Dearest great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of the late John Uidl....

June 2, 2019

Michael D. Ilkanic, age 38.

Beloved son of Linda Ilkanic (nee Hackstock) and Richard Ilkanic.

Loving brother of Richard (Sherry) the late Chuck, the late Sarah, Robert, Clifton, Katie and Luke.

Cherished grandson of Afra and the late Edward Hackstock and Joan and the late Joseph Ilkanic.

Dearest uncle to Richard...