Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2019

Carol Ann Mladinic, nee Van Laten, age 83, beloved wife for 58 years to Marin Mladinic. Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Dora Van Laten. Preceded in death by her siblings Alice (late Jerry) Vos, Claude (late Joan) Van Laten, Doris (late John) Zuidema and Frances (late John) Voss. Dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews....

May 27, 2019

Patricia (Patty) Pleta, nee Grohwin, age 59, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019.  Proud mother of Jamie L. Pleta.  Wife of John W. Pleta.  Preceded in death by parents Chester and Millie Grohwin.  Dear sister of John (Angie) Grohwin and Diane Koenig.  Sister in law of Cathy (Jim) Horn, Carol (Steve) Smith, and...

May 27, 2019

LASH, WILLIAM E. "Bill", age 62 of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Rock Falls, Illinois. He was born December 14, 1956 in Chicago to the union of Edward and Marlene (Krupinski) Lash. He attended Queen of the Universe Grade School, Graduated from Marist High School, class of 1974 and received a Bachelor of...

May 27, 2019

Shi-Tung Chou, age 95, beloved husband for 65 years to Susan Chou (Tsang). Loving father of Nicholas (Amy) Chou, Alexander (Sherry) Chou and Benjamin (Irene) Chou. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Carolyn, Stephanie, Audrey, Garrett, Brianna and Bennett. Visitation Monday, June 3, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...

May 26, 2019

Kathleen C. Barrett (nee Hughes ), age 81.

Longtime resident of Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood and Tinley Park.

Loving mother of Karen (William) Stevens, Kimberly Scalise (Mark Wright) and the late Rodney Barrett.

Cherished grandmother of Kathleen (Brian) Goodwin, Erin (David) Prokop, Bridget Stevens ( Michael Hanley), Eileen (Matthew) Murlasits, Brittany (Ryan) Strauss, Teresa...

May 25, 2019

Sheila A. Aherne, nee Cronin, age 66, born in Limerick, Ireland, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Loving mother of Kieran (Shannon) Aherne and Damien (Marisa) Aherne. Beloved partner of the late John O'Halloran. Cherished nana of Michael, Ashlynn, Ciara, Evan, Niamh and Gracelyn. Devoted daughter of the late John and Josephine Cronin. Dear sister of Helen (Eric) O'Doherty,...

May 23, 2019

Donald L. Schmidt,  age 72.

Beloved husband of Kathy Schmidt (nee Govert) for 51 years.

Loving father of Timothy (Daiva), Sara (Daniel) Sweeney and Joseph (Kristin).

Cherished grandfather of Vilius, Leonas, Rosie, Matilda and Raymond “R.J.”

Fond brother of Ginny (Larry) Johnson, Paul, the late Kenneth and the late Margie (the...

May 23, 2019

Mary A. Roney, nee Bearden, age 74, beloved wife of the late Neil Roney (2006). Loving mother of Jennifer (Marty Crimmens) Roney. Cherished grandmother of Colin. Dear sister of George (Annie) Bearden. Retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with over 30 years of service. Mary was privately laid to rest with her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

May 22, 2019

Paul C. Riedl, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 54 years to Andrea, nee Krzystofiak. Loving father of Denise Riedl and Paul S. (Karrie) Riedl. Cherished grandfather of Randi Marie Brush, Tyler Dennis Lanz and Paul Jacob Riedl. Dearest brother of the late Gwen (the late Casimir) Sumidlowski. Dear uncle of Sherry (Gary) Burton and Daniel Sumidlowski. Long-time...

May 22, 2019

David D. Kraiss, Jr., age 57, beloved son of the late David Sr. and the late Carol Kraiss. Loving brother of Cheryl (William) Teigeler and Wendy Kraiss. Dearest uncle of William (Shari) Teigeler, Carrie Ahrendt, Justin (Jenn) Krieher and Melinda (William) Rekar. Dear great-uncle of Avery, Audrey, Julia and William. Best friend of Joseph and Julie Klimek and their son...

May 21, 2019

Carl J Ringman, Age 86. Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Mary Ringman (nee Egan). Loving father of Kathleen (Santiago) Piñon and Andrew (Tricia) Ringman. Cherished grandfather of the “magnificent seven”: Christopher, Matthew, Gabrielle, William, Giancarlo, Natalie and Nicholas. Devoted brother of Ronald Ringman. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Gathering June 29th...

May 19, 2019

Neal F. Hallahan, age 64.

Electrical Industry Sales Legend for over 40 years.

Beloved husband of Cathy Hallahan (nee Szurkowski)

Loving father of Ashley (Dave) Norkus and Alex (Fiance Kaitlyn Scholtens).

Dear brother of Jerome (Maribeth), Cynthia (Robert) Anderson, James (Christine), Robert (Paula) and Laura (William) Kinsella.

Fond uncle...

May 17, 2019

Heraclio Perezserna, age 41.

Native of Mexico.

Beloved husband of Maria Izabel De Lara Gerrero.

Loving father of Christian Jose Perez.

Cherished son of Jose and Maria (nee Serna) Perez.

Dear brother of Rigoberto (Tammy) Perez Serna, Jose Perez Serna, Alejandro (Lupe) Perez Serna, Esaul (Kim) Perez Serna, Rodrigo...