Obituaries

May 5, 2019

J. Timothy Vorel, age 68, of Homer Glen, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side listening to The Moody Blues on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved husband for 43 years to Paula, (nee Canene) and loving father and best friend of Nicole “Nikki” (Mike) Johnson. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Shirley...

May 2, 2019

Stella Therese "Jud" Belanger, nee Judvitis, beloved wife of the late Arthur Belanger and proud and loving godmother of Kevin Larke. 94 years young and spunky, Jud resided for 6+ years at Alvernia Manor Senior Living, Lemont, IL, where she was welcomed with open hearts, so much love and wonderful new friends. Jud formerly lived in Willowbrook, IL for 33...

May 1, 2019

Florentine "Florence" Kenney, nee Laskowski, age 96, beloved wife for 60 years to the late James W. Kenney (2007). Loving mother of Kathy (Doug) Klang and the late James M. Kenney. Cherished grandmother of Stephen and Danny Klang. Dear sister of Raymond Lasky, James Laskowski, and the late Dolores LaBuda, Alice, Edward and Thomas Lasky. Dearest aunt of many nieces...

May 1, 2019

Mary Ellen Scarpaci, nee Stewart, age 82, beloved wife for 63 years to the late Michael S. Scarpaci (2018). Loving mother of Sherry Scarpaci, Mike Scarpaci, and Jim (Lorie) Scarpaci. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jason) Stoiner and John "JT" (Chrissy) Selvage; Bryan, Joe (Aurora), and Betsy (Jennifer) Scarpaci; Lexi, Derrick, Regina, and Joseph Scarpaci. Dearest great-grandmother Addyson, William, Matthew, Angelina,...

April 30, 2019

Michael J. Harms, age 56.

Beloved husband of Joanne Harms (nee Rausch).

Cherished father of Sara (fiancé Danny DeWolf), Megan Harms and Mikey Harms.

Dear son of Carmen (nee Lule) and the late John Harms.

Loving brother of Jack, Sharon (Ted) Witkowski, Kevin and Daniel (Anna) Harms.

Devoted uncle...

April 29, 2019

Nicole C. Chirillo, age 34 .

Beloved mother of Jenevie Opel and Gianna Opel.

Best friend and Sweetheart of Anthony Bigos.

Loving grandmother of a soon to be baby boy.

Cherished daughter of John and the late Christine E. Hoekstra.

Dear sister of Zachary Chirillo and David Lee Brady....

April 29, 2019

Leonard F. "Len" Sitkowski, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 33 years to Sandra Susan, nee Suchanek. Loving father of Todd (Linda) Sitkowski, Chad (Geanine) Sitkowski, and Scott (Tonya) Sitkowski. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Danielle (Chandler), Kevin (Ashley), Matthew, Zachary, Jack, Blake, Luc, Abby. Dearest great-grandfather of Leia, Emilia, Madelyn, Remington and Taytum. Fond brother of Ray, Rose,...

April 29, 2019

Jerry J. Styrsky, age 77, LTC Ret. U.S. Army, served for 28 years (1964-1992). Beloved husband for 55 years to Michele "Mickey", nee Rasmussen. Loving father of Jerry David (Melissa) Styrsky and Krista (Tony) Smerz. Cherished grandfather of Alex and Abby Smerz and Ty, Jace and Cade Styrsky. Dear brother of the late Dennis Styrsky. Vast and varied career ranging...

April 29, 2019

Edward E. Oostema, age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Best friend and former husband of the late Patricia A. O'Gean. Loving father of Linda (fiancé Brian Nielsen) Mixen, Eugene Oostema and Robert Oostema. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Mixen and Stacee Oostema. Dear great-grandfather of Damian and Nickolas. Fond brother of MaryAnne Gawley and the late Marge Valentine, Ted Oostema and twin...

April 28, 2019

Susan L. "Sue" Hale, nee Shover, age 68, beloved wife for 46 years to George Hale. Loving mother of Hamen (Joyce) Hale, Joshua (Kathleen) Hale and Christie (Michael) Lynch. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Joseph, Sydney, Brooke, Hallie, Hunter, Tyler and Jack. Dear sister of David (Marcy) Shover, Ruth Ann Shover and Jim (late Janice) Shover. Dearest aunt of many nieces...

April 26, 2019

Garrett J. "Garry" Keessen, age 86, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years to the late Barbara A., nee Kooiman (2015). Loving father of Douglas (Carol) Keessen, Janet (Dr. Dale) Brink and Pamela (Dan) Gibson. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Keessen, Dr. Rachel (Zachary) Rolfe and David Koldenhoven; Steven (Stephanie), Jordan, Kristen and Lauren (fiancé Thomas Leegwater) Brink; Aaron (Kaitlyn),...

April 24, 2019

Jean L. Konopasek, passed away on April 24, 2019.

Devoted companion for 17 years to Dan Hoffmeister. Loving mother of Matthew Gonzales. Daughter of James and Ellie Konopasek. Dear sister of Theresa and Jim Konopasek. Proud aunt of Adeline, Jesse, Danielle, Dana and great nephew Blake.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019...

April 23, 2019

McKenna

Mary Theresa McKenna, age 79.

Native of Glasgow Scotland.

Devoted daughter of the late Henry & Janet McKenna (nee Peebles).

Beloved sister of the late John (late Mary), the late Ester (late John) Patterson, the late Thomas (late Lorraine), the late Janet "Nettie" Geagan, the late Ardel (Ret CFD) (Delores),...

April 22, 2019

Patricia J. Honig went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Crump) Smith from Hammond, IN. She was married to Robert M. Honig on October 26, 1947. They were married for 67 years. They had two children, William Honig and Sandra Griffin. Patricia is survived by her daughter Sandra (Dan)...

April 22, 2019

Richard J. "Rick" Solski, Jr., age 68, loving father of Jonathan Solski. Beloved son of Richard Sr. and the late Elaine Solski, nee Nagle. Dear brother of Bert (Penny), Michael (Dee), Cathy (Richard) Murphy, James (Lisa) and Shawn (Kevin) Dahm. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired insurance executive at Resolute Management Inc. Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from...

April 21, 2019

Roger L. Wilson, age 72, beloved and precious husband for 54 years to Mary Frances "Penny", nee Hoyt. Loving father of Roger (Gretchen) Wilson, Jr. and Debbie Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Roberto, Ashley (Steve) O'Connor, Natalie Roberto, Roger Wilson III, Annie Roberto, Riley Wilson and Rorie Wilson. Dear brother of Eileen (late Don) Longenecker, Ed (Susie) Wilson, and the...

April 20, 2019

Jose V. "Chepe" Orozco, age 75, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 48 years to Esther, nee Villaseñor. Loving father of Jose Antonio (Grace) Orozco and Joaquin (Emy) Orozco. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Enya, Nicholas, and Isabella. Devoted son of the late Jose and the late Maria. Dearest brother of Jesus, Ruben, Enrique, Rigo, Jorge, and the late Raphael....

April 19, 2019

Andrew P. Mikus, age 55.

Beloved husband of Penny Mikus (nee Colesby) for 23 years.

Loving father of Christina, Megan and Andrew Mikus.

Devoted son of the late George and Florence Mikus.

Dear brother of Tony (the late Connie) Mikus.

Fond uncle to many.

Visitation Sunday May...

April 18, 2019

Carol A. Massat, nee Crowl, age 81, loving mother of Laura (Randy) Patterson, Cindy (Wayne) Norkus, and Larry (Julie Novicki) Massat. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Leah) Patterson, Sarah (Neil) Hammarsten, David (Ashley) Norkus, and Paige (fiancé Matthew Priest) Norkus. Dearest great-grandmother of Ayden, Kayla and Callum James. Dear sister of Verna Stubblefield and Robert Crowl. Visitation Monday, April 22, 2019,...

April 16, 2019

Edward D. Mendenhall, age 62, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Country Club Hills, IL on April 16, 2019. Beloved son of Dorothy Mendenhall and the late Robert Mendenhall. Dear brother of Sandra (Dexter) Ithal, Robert (Claire) Mendenhall, Steve Mendenhall, Robyn Mendenhall and the late John Mendenhall. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Close companion...