Obituaries

April 22, 2019

Patricia J. Honig went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Crump) Smith from Hammond, IN. She was married to Robert M. Honig on October 26, 1947. They were married for 67 years. They had two children, William Honig and Sandra Griffin. Patricia is survived by her daughter Sandra (Dan)...

April 22, 2019

Richard J. "Rick" Solski, Jr., age 68, loving father of Jonathan Solski. Beloved son of Richard Sr. and the late Elaine Solski, nee Nagle. Dear brother of Bert (Penny), Michael (Dee), Cathy (Richard) Murphy, James (Lisa) and Shawn (Kevin) Dahm. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired insurance executive at Resolute Management Inc. Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from...

April 21, 2019

Roger L. Wilson, age 72, beloved and precious husband for 54 years to Mary Frances "Penny", nee Hoyt. Loving father of Roger (Gretchen) Wilson, Jr. and Debbie Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Roberto, Ashley (Steve) O'Connor, Natalie Roberto, Roger Wilson III, Annie Roberto, Riley Wilson and Rorie Wilson. Dear brother of Eileen (late Don) Longenecker, Ed (Susie) Wilson, and the...

April 20, 2019

Jose V. "Chepe" Orozco, age 75, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 48 years to Esther, nee Villaseñor. Loving father of Jose Antonio (Grace) Orozco and Joaquin (Emy) Orozco. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Enya, Nicholas, and Isabella. Devoted son of the late Jose and the late Maria. Dearest brother of Jesus, Ruben, Enrique, Rigo, Jorge, and the late Raphael....

April 19, 2019

Andrew P. Mikus, age 55.

Beloved husband of Penny Mikus (nee Colesby) for 23 years.

Loving father of Christina, Megan and Andrew Mikus.

Devoted son of the late George and Florence Mikus.

Dear brother of Tony (the late Connie) Mikus.

Fond uncle to many.

Visitation Sunday May...

April 18, 2019

Carol A. Massat, nee Crowl, age 81, loving mother of Laura (Randy) Patterson, Cindy (Wayne) Norkus, and Larry (Julie Novicki) Massat. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Leah) Patterson, Sarah (Neil) Hammarsten, David (Ashley) Norkus, and Paige (fiancé Matthew Priest) Norkus. Dearest great-grandmother of Ayden, Kayla and Callum James. Dear sister of Verna Stubblefield and Robert Crowl. Visitation Monday, April 22, 2019,...

April 16, 2019

Edward D. Mendenhall, age 62, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Country Club Hills, IL on April 16, 2019. Beloved son of Dorothy Mendenhall and the late Robert Mendenhall. Dear brother of Sandra (Dexter) Ithal, Robert (Claire) Mendenhall, Steve Mendenhall, Robyn Mendenhall and the late John Mendenhall. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Close companion...

April 16, 2019

Reaco D. Williams, age 44, of San Antonio, TX formerly of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Jill, nee Owens. Loving father of Reaco Jr., Dionte Hart, Emani Williams, Keyana Williams and Malik Williams. Cherished grandfather of Dakota and Aiyana. Devoted son of Mikariann Williams. Dear brother of Tewonna Williams, Christopher Williams and Robert Williams. Dearest uncle of Mariah. Fond nephew...

April 15, 2019

Jessie F. Alderden, nee Sluis, 99 years, beloved wife of the late Martin Alderden (1971). Loving mother of James (Judith) Alderden, Lynnay Kallemeyn, Leona (Gladys) VandeVusse and John (Joan) Alderden. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren!! Preceded in death by her siblings Norm (late Cele) Sluis, Marie (late Fred) Iwema, Charlotte (late Don) Siegers, and Art...

April 14, 2019

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Bolhuis, nee DeBoer, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Albert Bolhuis, Jr. Loving mother of Albert W. (Donna) Bolhuis, William (Nancy) Bolhuis, Jenine Bolhuis, and James (Barbara) Bolhuis. Cherished grandmother of nine. Dearest great-grandmother of 14. Preceded in death by her siblings Jacoba Miedema, Thomas DeBoer, Alice Schaaf, Bill DeBoer, Jacob DeBoer, Viola Zaagman, and Joanne...

April 14, 2019

Lester F. "Les" Stark, 84 years; born February 28, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband for 64 years to Arlene Stark, nee Bayer. Loving father to his four daughters, Janet (Don) Meuzelaar, Katherine (Lee) Reinbolt, Linda (Tony) Amaro, and Cindy (Mike) Fisher. Les was the cherished Papa of 11 and the dearest great-grandpa of 17. Les worked in construction for...

April 14, 2019

Donald G. Meloy, age 77, beloved husband for 44 years to the late Sandra L. Meloy, nee Watson. Loving father of Kelly Meloy, Tracy Iorio, Todd (Vikki), and Kevin (Kim). Cherished grandfather of Patrick, Morgan, Michael (Krystal), Trace, Vaughn, Mason, Kelsey, Kayla, Kyle, and Kristian. Dearest great-grandfather of Rylie, Anna, Aniyah, and Aubree. Visitation Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 3:00...

April 13, 2019

Eugene L. "Bud" Bosco, age 86, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Nancy, nee DeWees. Loving father of David (Desiree) Bosco, Lynda Nelson, and Michael (Brenda) Bosco. Cherished papa of Alec, Eric, Zachary, Elizabeth, Sydney, and Mikey. Dear brother of Robert (Ellen) Bosco, Donna Mae (late Jack) Lawlor, Tony Bosco, and the late Anthony Bosco. Fond uncle...

April 13, 2019

Debra R. "Debbie" Hernandez, nee Harmon, age 65, loving mother of Lisa Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Kaden, Conner, Jace, and Reece. Dear sister of Patricia, Arlene, Kim, Kathy, Tracy, Deana, Ron, Michelle, and Nicole. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL...

April 12, 2019

Helen M. Meyer, nee Chmiel, age 90, beloved wife of the late William H. Meyer (1987). Loving mother of Marilyn (Tom) O'Sullivan, Carol (late Tony) Siano, William (Darlene) Meyer and Lynne Meyer Donegan. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11. Preceded in death by her two brothers, one sister and one grandchild. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews....

April 10, 2019

Robert C."Bob" Smurzynski, age 90, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, 11th Airborne Division. Beloved husband of the late Beverly, nee Thommen (2005). Loving father of Barbara (Gerald) Smurzynski, Edward (Deanna) Smurzynski, David (Wendy) Smurzynski and the late Martin Smurzynski. Cherished grandfather of Edward, Nicholas (Destiny), Aaron (Lindsay), Michele, Christopher, Steven and Heather. Dearest great-grandfather of Mckayla and Nicholas. Survived by his...

April 10, 2019

Karen Sue Malito, nee Molenaar, devoted and loving wife of Charles P. Malito for 52 years. Loving mother of Scott, Kimberly, Charlie and Baby. Grandmother to eight beautiful granchildren. Daughter of Albert Molenaar and June (Bale). Loved by all family members and cherished by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

April 9, 2019

Albert Siegers, Sr., age 86, beloved husband of the late Jean S. Siegers, nee Hommes (1992) and the late Janet E. Siegers, nee Doornbos (2016). Loving father of Al Jr. (Donna) Siegers, David (Kim) Siegers and Kenneth (Barbara) Siegers. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. Lifetime member of Orland Park Christian Reformed Church. Retired machinist and retired custodian...

April 8, 2019

Russell John Nelson , age 71.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

Lifetime member and past Commander of VFW Bremen Post 2791.

Longtime Pipefitter with Hill Mechanical and Union Local 597.

Beloved husband of Marcia Nelson (nee Dunkovich) for 45 years.

Loving father of Kim (Wayne) Valente and Russell (Brandy) Nelson....

April 8, 2019

Prendergast

Margaret “Marge” Catherine Prendergast (nee Beilfus ), age 75.

Beloved  wife of the late William J. Prendergast Sr.

Loving mother of William Jr. (Kathy) and Colleen  (Patrick) Pospishil.

Cherished grandmother of Mark, Colin, Emily, Connor, Erica, Brian, Brittany and Brendan and great grandmother of Sean, Payton and Aubree.

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