Obituaries

Sheila Aherne

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,...

Donald Leon Schmidt

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...

Mary Roney

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....

Paul Riedl

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...

David Kraiss

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...

Carl J. Ringman

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...

Neal F. Hallahan

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...

Heraclio Perez Serna

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...

Betty Post

May 16, 2019

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Post, nee Roelfsema, age 79, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Harold K. Post (2012). Loving mother of Jane (Dan) Bultema and Scott (Sandy) Post. Cherished grandmother of Amanda Baikie, Daniel (Danielle) Bultema, Alyson (Mike) Yonkman, Brent (Kellsey) Bultema, David Bultema, Sarah Post, Zachary Post and Jacob Post. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaelyn, Elizabeth, Danny, Nolan,...

Gail Digiacomo

May 14, 2019

Gail DiGiacomo, nee Sullivan, age 75, beloved wife for 57 years to Lawrence "Larry" DiGiacomo, Ret. CPD. Loving mother of Mark (Margaret) DiGiacomo and Lori (Gerard) Ramirez. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Linda) Ramirez, Jillian (Eric) Jillson, Jennie DiGiacomo and Mia DiGiacomo. Dearest sister of Darlene (Walter) Marquardt, Virginia Jamieson and Keith Sullivan. Fond sister-in-law of Bonnie (Charles) Consola. Dear aunt...

Robert Hudec

May 11, 2019

Robert S. "Bob" Hudec, age 89, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years to Lydia, nee Mihok. Loving father of Barbara (Bob) Berg and the late Robert (Karen) Hudec. Cherished grandfather of Kristin (Tom) Bilas, Paul Berg, and the late Stephen Hudec. Dearest great-grandfather of Max, Audrey, and Julianne Bilas; Bridger, Oakley, and Penelope "Poppy" Berg. Dear brother of...

Melvyn Freed

May 8, 2019

Melvyn Norris Freed passed away at home in the early morning hours of May 8, 2019. Born April 30, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl and Betty Freed, he was a humble man of quiet achievement. He did not believe achievements were the measure of a man, but his achievements certainly spoke to what he held most dear. The...

Doris Vinke

May 8, 2019

Doris A. Vinke, nee Clements, age 76, beloved wife for 56 years to Henry R. Vinke. Loving mother of Henry Jr. (Madeline) Vinke, Debra (Kenneth) Palmer and the late Joseph Vinke. Cherished grandmother of Norman, Henry, Kenneth, Kyle and Kayley Palmer; Arthur and Hunter Vinke. Dear sister of Joseph Clements, Hiram "Mac" Clements, Susan Steckol and the late James Clements....

Sharon I. Waters

May 5, 2019

Sharon I. Waters, age 59.

Services Pending

Joyce Boersma

May 5, 2019

Joyce M. Boersma, nee Brauer, age 84, beloved wife for 64 years to Henry Boersma, Jr. Loving mother of Janice (Richard) Tiggelaar, Thomas (Mischelle) Boersma, Nancy (Mark) Triezenberg, and Carolyn (Steve) Colangelo. Cherished grandmother of Marika (Damon) Birkby and Peter Tiggelaar; Matthew Boersma, Brooke (Brian) Dowling, Bridgette, Abigail, and Stephanie Boersma; Cara, Tyler (Grace), Jordan, Heidi, and Anna Triezenberg; Alex...

J. Timothy Vorel

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...

Stella Belanger

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...

Florentine Kenney

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...

Mary Scarpaci

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,...

Michael J. Harms

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...