Obituaries

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Jewel Huston

Jewel Huston

May 29, 2016

Jewel C. Huston, Sr., age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Alean Huston, nee Benjamin. Loving father of Jimmy Huston, Velma Cole and Jewel C. Huston, Jr. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Preceded in death by his two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jewel was a concrete construction foreman for over 50 years at County...

Paula Winkler

Paula Winkler

May 29, 2016

Paula J. Winkler, age 56, at rest on May 29, 2016. She is survived by her sisters: Janet Zuidema of Palos Park, IL, Joyce Miglieri of Chicago, IL, Janice (Pete) Bristol of Marietta, GA, Judy (Pete) DeYoung of Gainesboro, TN and Rhonda (Gary) Rastelli of Springfield, TN. She was also a beloved niece, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Paula...

Margaret Haas

Margaret Haas

May 29, 2016

Margaret E. Haas, nee Olson, age 90, beloved wife of 61 years to Richard "Bud". Loving mother of Patti Yacup and Leslie (Mark) Furtek. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Brian) Norman, Ashley Yacup, Amanda Furtek and Timothy Furtek. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubree. Dear sister of Ralph (Evie) Olson and the late Leon Olson, Floyd Olson, Gerald Olson, Donald Olson and Jean...

Gloria Roos

Gloria Roos

May 13, 2016

Gloria Ellen Roos, nee Swan, age 92, proud Buckeye, born in Toledo, OH. Adored wife for 58 years of John G. Roos. Loving mother of Lisa (John) Filbert. Dear step-grandmother of Anna (Kevin) Palmer. Much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many. Gloria was a gifted artist, musician and dancer as well as a published poet. Visitation Tuesday,...

Donald Habich

Donald Habich

May 12, 2016

Donald S. Habich, age 69, of Birch Lake, Vandalia, MI, formerly of Blue Island and Orland Park, IL passed away in Kalamazoo, MI on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Beloved husband of 47 years to Jean, nee Vincelli. Loving father of Joel (Wendy), Andrew (Maura) and the late Donnie. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Sydney, Mason and the late Blake Christopher. Dear...

Louise Smith

Louise Smith

May 11, 2016

Louise E. Smith, nee Knoblock , 102 years old, beloved wife of the late Charles P. Smith, Sr. Loving mother of Lori (late Bob) Mason and Charley (Dawn) Smith, Jr. Cherished gram of Scott Mason, Melissa (Quentin) Maguire and the late Heidi Mason. Dear G.G. of Mason Maguire and Kellyn Maguire. Dearest sister of Herbert "Bud" (late Loretta) Knoblock, Mary...

Jerry Dufek

Jerry Dufek

May 5, 2016

Jerry J. Dufek, Sr., age 64, beloved husband of 44 years to Barbara, nee Parucka. Loving father of Jerry "Jay" (Michelle) Dufek Jr., Kimberly (Tom) Markett, Jaime Dufek and Stephanie (Tom) Kowalski. Cherished grandfather of Frankie, Joey and Dani. Dearest brother of Arnold "Arnie" (Margie) Dufek and the late Robert Dufek. Dear brother-in-law of Carol Silvestri, Diane (Don) Silvestri, and...

Raymond Boss

Raymond Boss

May 5, 2016

Raymond A. Boss, Sr., age 90, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Ida, nee Deckinga. Loving father of Raymond Jr. (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss, Lynne (the late John) Huiner and the late Sharon (Bob) Bulthuis. Cherished grandfather of 12 and dearest great-grandfather of 23. Visitation Friday, May 6, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday,...

Jutta Gorski

Jutta Gorski

May 4, 2016

Jutta H. Gorski, nee Maskos, age 76, beloved wife of Stanley. Loving mother of David, Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Great-grandmother of two. Fond sister of Wolfgang (Carol) Maskos, Ruth (Clarence) Kamba and the late Reinhard Maskos. Visitation Friday, May 6, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Joan Vanden Broek

Joan Vanden Broek

May 3, 2016

Joan M. Vanden Broek, nee McComis, age 85, beloved wife of the late Francis (1974). Loving mother of Susan (John) Bowen, Sandra (Steve) Grutzius and Kathy (Matt) Hogan. Cherished grandmother of Julia (Robert) Agosta, Sara (Josh) Soich, Mallory, Morgan, Marisa, Mia, Michael and Mather Grutzius; Collin, Elise, Laurel and Mitchell Hogan. Dearest great-grandmother of Madison, Maverick and R.J. Dear sister...

Geziena Huizenga

Geziena Huizenga

May 2, 2016

Geziena H. Huizenga, nee Roon, age 91, beloved wife of the late Paul (2003). Loving mother of Trudy (Al) Hulford, Ruth (Bill) Fischer, Eileen (Tim) Robson, Kris (John) Rosendale, and the late Kenneth (Rose), Norwyn and Brent. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of John Roon and the late Henrietta Vriezen. Dearest aunt of many nieces...

Charlotte Preisser

Charlotte Preisser

May 2, 2016

Charlotte D. Preisser, nee Gordon, age 73, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Gottlinger and the late Charles Preisser. Loving mother of Paul (Elaine) Gottlinger, Dwayne Preisser, and the late Gwendolyn Gottlinger. Cherished grandmother of Tracey and Austin, Trevor, & Raven. Dearest sister of Beverly Holtz and the late June, Jacquelyn and Charles. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Dorothy Laniewski

Dorothy Laniewski

April 30, 2016

Dorothy J. Laniewski, nee Gonka, age 91, beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Loving mother of Donna (Steve) Hushka and David (Tilde) Laniewski and the late Susan Clemmons. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Alyssa) Clemmons, Scott Clemmons, Jake (Mary) Hushka, Andrew Clemmons, Christopher Hushka, Ashley Hushka, and Sophia Laniewski. Dearest great grandmother of Jailee, Teagan, and Colin Clemmons and Reese...

Kathy Pinto

Kathy Pinto

April 30, 2016

Kathy A. Pinto, nee Rynberk, age 55, beloved wife of Michael Pinto, Sr. Loving mother of Michael, Jr. Dearest sister of Howard (Edna) Rynberk Jr., the late Karen Rynberk and the late Gary Rynberk. Fond daughter-in-law of Chuck Finfrock. Dear sister-in-law of Debbie Kranz and April (Scott) Wentz. Cherished aunt of Howard (Michele) Rynberk III, Steven (Carrie) Rynberk, Jennifer (John)...

Robert Novak

Robert Novak

April 28, 2016

Robert Frank Novak, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2016. Beloved wife of 44 years to Dorothy L., nee Pilditch. Loving father of Janet Novak, Deborah (Robert) Gilman and Cheryl Novak. Cherished grandfather of Zachary and Violet. Dearest brother-in-law of Walter (Joyce) Pilditch, Albert (Bonnie) Pilditch and Anita (late Paul) Kobierski. Dear uncle...

Beverly Renz

Beverly Renz

April 24, 2016

Beverly Joyce Renz age 71, loving daughter of the late Frank and Jeanette (nee Siervelt) Renz. Loving sister of Renee (late Thomas) Weighill and the late Frank (Dolores) Renz. Cherished aunt of Gary (Antoinette) Renz and Sharon (William) Simpson. Dear great-aunt of Bridget (Kevin) McCann, Michelle (Luke) Craven and Billy Cullen. Dearest great-great aunt of two. Beloved fiancé of the...

Dylan Slager

Dylan Slager

April 24, 2016

Dylan Ronald Slager, age 21, suddenly taken from us and is now present with his Lord, dad and grandpas. Precious and devoted son of Donna (nee Tobuch) and the late Ronald. Loving and caring brother of Kelsey and Lindsey. Cherished grandson of Maryann (nee Giczewski) and the late Richard Tobuch and Doris (nee Janke) and the late Wilbur Slager. Dearest...

Cheryl Ridderhoff

Cheryl Ridderhoff

April 23, 2016

Cheryl L. Ridderhoff, age 68, loving daughter of the late David A. and Myrtle Ridderhoff, nee Keessen. Dear sister of Dale (the late Ellen) Ridderhoff. Cherished aunt of Jeff (Theresa) and Mark Ridderhoff. Dearest great-aunt of Sam and Jake. Service and burial private at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Edgar Anderson

Edgar Anderson

April 22, 2016

Edgar E. "Skip" Anderson II, age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving father of Clark (Marlene Peterson) Anderson. Memorial Visitation Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 12:00 Noon until time of Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to your favorite charity...

Martin Phee

Martin Phee

April 20, 2016

Martin J. Phee, M.D., age 82, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, from Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Sharon (Leschin) Phee. Marty was preceded in death in 1990 by his first wife, Mary Catherine "Kate" Phee, whom he married in 1960. Kate was the mother of...