Obituaries

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...

August 4, 2019

Joseph Stephen Baniewicz, age 89.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. Member of American Legion Post 615 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Barbara Baniewicz (nee O'Rourke) for 68 years.

Loving father of Robert (Maureen), William, Rita (Ernie) Luri, Renee (Paul) Fredericksen, Mary (Dave) Przybyla, the late Sue Murphy (Mike Kahn), Tom (Karen), Joanne (Chuck) Bella...

August 2, 2019

John Rosier, US Army WWII Veteran, passed away on August 2, 2019 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Agnes J. Rosier, nee Persenaire (2013), and his sisters Winifred (late John) Eldrenkamp, Betty (late Neil) Poort, and Dorothy (late Rich) Weidenaar, and by his brothers, Frank (late Ann), Martin (late...

August 1, 2019

Gary J. Graczyk, age 64, US Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Joan, nee Bashaw, and the late Karen, nee Nicholson. Loving father of Michael (Amanda) Graczyk and Mindy Graczyk. Cherished grandfather of Andrew. Dear brother of Wayne (Debbie) Graczyk. Retired from UPS as a maintenance engineer with many years of service. Visitation Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 3-8...

July 31, 2019

James T. Harris, age 53.

Beloved husband of Lisa Harris (nee Gutzwiller).

Cherished father of James Jr., Jessica, Jennifer and Alissa Harris.

Loving son of Robert & Nina (nee Oleksijew) Harris.

Dear brother of Thomas (the late Mary), Robert Jr. "Bob" (the late Kelly), the late John and the late Richard...

July 31, 2019

Jill D. Garrett, nee Perna, age 67, passed away at home following a courageous battle with a motor neuron disease. Beloved wife of John Garrett. Loving mother of Lynsey Romo, Bryan (Kristina) Kluever and dear step-mother of Matthew (Jennifer) Garrett and Michael (Sarah) Garrett. Cherished grandmother of Colin and Ella Kluever; Mia, Ava and Emma Garrett; and Carsen and Helen...

July 28, 2019

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Adams, age 55, beloved daughter of Shirley Adams and daughter of Robert Adams. Loving sister of David (Shari) Adams, Dennis Adams, Daniel Adams and Mary Chiquet. Dear aunt of Kyle, Taryn, Cole, Zoe and Jordan and great-aunt of Tegan. Fond niece of Susan (Ken) Moore, the late Toni Seel and Mary (Edward) Slepski. Much loved granddaughter of...

July 27, 2019

Mario Luciano Medrano, age 31.

Veteran U.S. Navy.

Beloved husband of Kate Medrano (nee Spence).

Cherished father of Isla Rose Medrano.

Loving son of Suzanne (Michael) Gibson and Michael Medrano.

Dear brother of Nicholas and the late Michael Joseph Medrano.

Fond uncle to many nieces and  nephews....

July 26, 2019

Catherine Mitcheff, nee Glisson, age 92, beloved wife for 70 years to the late Rusy E. Mitcheff, Sr. (2015). Loving mother of Rusy Jr. (Karen), Stella (late Doug) Lawrence and the late Rudy Dean. Cherished grandmother of Renee Golminas, Rusy III (Jennifer) and Catherine Lawrence. Dearest great-grandmother of Samantha, Margaret, Rusy IV, Mark and Nicholas. Survived by her sister Fanny...

July 25, 2019

Darlene Marie Clark (nee Foster) age 88.

Beloved wife of the late Howard "Bud" Clark.

Loving mother of the late Linda, Donald (Francine), Daniel (Teresa), Lynn (Joseph) Faculak, Steven (Debbie), Patricia (Edward) Utsch, Carol (Robert) Rhodes.

Cherished grandmother of Jackie, Dan, Natalie, Josh, Jake, Amy, Amanda, Matt, Katie, Allison, Sam and great grandmother...

July 22, 2019

Tina Marie Hennis (nee Okroi), age 58.

Beloved wife of  Kevin P.  Hennis for 34 years.

Loving mother of Ryan Hennis and Dylan Hennis.

Cherished sister of LInda (Gary) Milbourn, Robert II (Carrie) Okroi, John (Catherine) Okroi, Jeanette Okroi, Bonnie (William) Schirato and Joseph (Angela) Okroi.

Dear aunt to many nieces...

July 22, 2019

Lois I. "Lolo" Roessler, nee Cook, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward Roessler (1971). Loving mother of Edie (Wayne) Aardsma, Keith Roessler, Cindy (fiancé Al Ortega) Vice. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Dan, Shayla, Christina, Jordan, Robert, Matthew, Emily and Kelsey. Dearest great-grandmother of Taelyn and Jayden. Preceded in death by her sisters Florence Butler, Shirley and her brother...

July 20, 2019

Ringedena Hoekstra, nee Prime, age 98, passed away at East Texas Hospice "Home Place" on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born April 21,1921 in Chicago, IL. Currently resided at Colonial Retirement Home in Longview, TX. Beloved wife of the late Henry Hoekstra. Loving mother of Henry Ronald Hoekstra, Rene Elaine Hostetler, Karen Deanne Ray and the late James Timothy Hoekstra. Cherished...