Obituaries

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,...

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....