Obituaries

August 17, 2019

Arthur J. Byland, Sr., age 90, beloved husband for 68 years to Helen, nee Heinstra. Loving father of Arthur Jr. (Betty), Marvin (Julie), James (Carol), and the late Thomas (Cheryl). Cherished grandfather of Eric (Christine) Byland, Alicia Byland; Amanda, Rachel Byland; Katie (Don) Kolkebeck, Kristen (Bob) Habersat, T.J. Byland; Andrew Byland, and Elizabeth Byland. Dearest great-grandfather of 16, one of...

August 16, 2019

Terrence P. Leonard, age 68. Passed away after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.

Beloved husband of Celine Leonard (nee Cleary) for 39 years.

Loving father of Katie (Neal) Dixon and Kimberly Leonard.

Cherished Papa of Jaxson Terrence 6, Avery Joan 3 and Hunter Robert 3 mos.

Loyal son of...

August 16, 2019

Edward C. Bobo, Sr., age 78, loving father of Edward Jr. (Jennifer) Bobo and Kelly Bobo. Cherished grandfather of Maya, Macie and Rylin. Dear brother of Earniece Farr and Wardell Bobo. Faithful member of New Faith M.B. Church in Chicago, IL. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019 from 3-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial...

August 16, 2019

William M. "Bill" Schramm, age 83, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on August 16, 2019 at his home in San Antonio, New Mexico. Beloved husband of 18 years to Irena Schramm. Loving father of Robert Schramm, Lisa Petersen and Daniel Schramm. Dear step-father of Ruta (Arvydas) Sveikauskas and Mindaugas Kraunevicius. Cherished grandfather of 14, step-grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of...

August 15, 2019

Jerzy "Jurek" Schultz, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Annette "Wladzia" Schultz, nee Wojcik. Loving father of Peter (Renee Van Ginhoven) and Edward (Ellie). Cherished grandfather of Melody, Nikki, Kelsey and Matthew. Prayer Service Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 8:45 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham...

August 14, 2019

Ralph J. Perfetto, Jr., age 72, beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" Perfetto. Friend and former husband of Grace (Terry) Ferguson. Loving father of Deanna (John) Hedderman, Gina (Steve) Sochowski, Andy Verheaghe, Heather (Chuck) Williams, Matt (Jennifer) Verheaghe and Heidi Hren. Cherished grandfather of Paige and Brooke; Ryan; Duncan, Connor and Grant; Eddie, Corgan and Annie; Tibult, Zoe and...

August 14, 2019

Erin Nicole Simpson, age 40, beloved daughter of Roger and Pamela (nee Kester) Simpson. Loving sister of Emily Kay Simpson. Dearest friend of Kelly and Chris Barrales-Saylor and their son Louie. Dear canine companion of Simon Jesse and the late Chelsea Belle and Oliver Fievel. A 2000 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan and a 2003 graduate of Columbia University New York...

August 13, 2019

Forest Tripp Jr. passed away peacefully on August 12th 2019 at Franscican Hospital in Hammond, IN. He was a loving husband to Juanita (Brownlee) Tripp who preceded him in death on June 29th 2019.

Forest often referred to by his family as “Junior” or “Tripp” was born in Fitzhugh, Arkansas to Helen Abron and Forest Tripp Sr....

August 13, 2019

Phyllis M. Lahey (nee Graziano), age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Lahey for 57 years.

Loving mother of Susan Hofferica, Kathleen (Jack) Hofferica, Thomas (Rita), Joseph (Joan), William (Linda), Daniel (Diane), John (Susan), Timothy (Karen), Jeanine (Warren) Sponsler, James (Diane) and the late Julie (Kevin) Farrell.

Cherished grandmother of Michael...

August 13, 2019

Pauline J. Meekma, nee Huisjen, age 93, beloved wife of the late John P. Meekma, D.D.S. (2013). Loving mother of Beverly (Dr. David) Baar, Dr. Larry (Pat) Meekma, Bonnie (John) Kats and Glenn (June) Meekma. Cherished grandmother of ten. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Pauline's life at...

August 13, 2019

Dennis Durak, age 71, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 41 years to Pamela (Shidla). Loving father of Timothy (Joele) Durak, Lora Durak and Michelle (Jason) Jones. Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Taylor, Joseph, Maya and Cole. Devoted son of Estelle and the late Theodore Durak. Dear brother of Sharon Bannan and Monica (Scott) Holas. Dearest uncle of many nieces...

August 11, 2019

Gloria Mae Yarnall, nee Pearson, born in Steele, MIssouri, former long time resident of Burbank, Illinois, passed at the age of 91 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Caring mother of Sharon (Archie) Weil, Larry K. Yarnall and the late James R. Yarnall . Grandmother of Monika Yarnall-Swartz, Lauren Yarnall, David (Libbe) Weil and Dena Noble. Joyful great-grandmother of Ryland T. Noble....

August 10, 2019

Tony Kladis 53 of Lockport, formerly of Chicago Ridge and Zakynthos Greece, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon August 10th, 2019. Beloved and devoted husband of Heather nee Nimon for over 24 years. Loving father of Zoe and Tony Kladis. Dearest son of Danny Kladis and Emmalouise Evitt-Slavens and son-in-law of Lawrence and Elizabeth Nimon. Tony was the cherished grandson...

August 9, 2019

Scardina- Michael R., suddenly, age 70 yr. Resident of Reddick, IL formerly from the South Side of Chicago.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen nee Rezek

Loving of father of Michele (Kevin) Pacholski, Damien (Sherry) and Michael (Vanessa) Scardina

Cherished grampie of Natalie, Vanessa, Gracie, Vinny, Marco, Mia, Gia, and Bella;

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August 9, 2019

Marilyn J. Wuske, nee Boer, age 81, beloved wife of the late Ronald A. Wuske (2012). Loving mother of Lawrence (Viola) Wuske and Laurie (Robert) Stranczek. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Kathryn, Kevin and the late Kyle. Dearest great-grandmother of Samson. Dearest sister of Joyce (Allen) Wuske and the late Gerald "Jerry" Boer. Dear sister-in-law of Lyn (late Thomas) Thomas. Fond...

August 8, 2019

Evelyn J. Boersma, nee Hoekstra, age 75, beloved wife of 53 years to Gary A. Boersma, Sr. Loving mother of Gary (Diane) Boersma, Jr. Cherished grandmother of four, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Arlene (Gerry) DeHorn, Patricia (Bill) Schaafsma and Bettilou (Doug) Timmer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

August 8, 2019

Walter “Wall(y)” Harrison, age 68. Best friend, drinking partner, and soulmate to Bev nee Umgelder for 40 years. Menards-aisle peruser, chauffeur and proud, thoughtful dad to Melanie “Mitts” Harrison. Professional concrete driver of the “Wally Bauer Edition” at Wille Brothers for 27 years. Garage aficionado and master of decals, frequently seen riding his lawnmower and cooling off with a beer...

August 7, 2019

Mary C. Smith (nee Kolalis), age 86.

Beloved wife of Donald O. Smith for 67 years.

Loving mother of Donald C. (Ileane) Smith, Deborah (Thomas J.) McConville and Sharon (Robert J.) Stec.

Cherished grandmother of Donald A. Smith (Marylin Winkle), Krystal Anne (Daniel “Spanky") Rettich, Robert W. (Kelli) Stec, Thomas D. McConville, Sara...

August 7, 2019

Lorraine A. Foster, nee Eklund, age 91, beloved wife of the late George M. Groenewold and late Donald R. Foster. Loving mother of Karen (late Don) Zimmerman, Linda (Tom) Spanraft, Scott (Peggy) Foster, Patti Young and Jim Foster. Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of the late Donald Eklund and the late Richard Eklund. Fond aunt...

August 6, 2019

Mildred "Millie" DeGroot, nee Smit, age 96, beloved wife of the late John DeGroot (1990). Loving mother of John (Deborah) DeGroot, Kathleen (Rick) Stanson, Ruth (Linda Holmes) DeGroot and Steven (late Tammy) DeGroot. Cherished grandmother of nine. Dearest great-grandmother of 18 and great-great grandmother of one. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Dear aunt of many nieces...