Obituaries

February 22, 2019

Jeffery Donovan Wilds,  age 54, a resident of Tinley Park, IL.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corps.

Passed away on February 22, 2019.  Beloved husband of Christine A. Wilds; loving father of Marissa (Justin) Haywood, Donovan Jeffery Wilds, and Reagan Catherine Wilds; devoted brother of Joyce (Joseph) Taylor, Janice Spann, Joseph Wilds, and the late Barry Eldridge;...

February 21, 2019

Georgopulos

Soterios J. Georgopulos of Tinley Park, born in Nafplio Greece. Beloved husband for 56 years to Patricia nee Papanicolaou. Loving father of Christine (Charles) Nolan and Kiki (Bruce) Zikmund. Devoted Pappou of Dean Siensa and Paige Zikmund. Survived by one sister, Eleni Kourou.  Fond Brother-in-law of John (the late Theodora) Pappas, and dearest Uncle of George...

February 20, 2019

Diane M. Anderson, nee Hanus, age 74, beloved wife for 51 years to Robert F. Anderson. Loving mother of Dave (Kimberly) and Mark (Anna). Dearest sister of Rita Shipyor. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by her beloved canine companion, Gracie. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Visitation Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 p.m....

February 17, 2019

Sharon Sue Preusser, age 67.

Loving sister of John (Michelle) and Tom Preusser.

Beloved  aunt to Preston, Marshall, Alexandra, Maria, Angela, Stephanie, Maddy, Joey and great aunt to Alex, Charlotte, Frankie and Tommy.

Family and friends to gather Wednesday February 20th at St. Liborius Church (71 W. 35th St Steger Il. 60475) for...

February 17, 2019

Roy A. Brueggemann- age 79 years, resident of Matteson, IL

Beloved husband of Amy nee Mc Mellen; loving father of Eydie Hanson (Tom Marcum), Lori (John) Bourke, Lynda (Ken) Wills, David (Kathleen) Brueggemann, Stephanie (Brian) Struttmann and the late Kimberly Jo Brueggemann;

Cherished grandfather of Trace (Lindsey), Sean, Patrick, Darren, Matthew, Michael, Olivia, Melaney, Kevin,...

February 17, 2019

Roy A. Odman, age 82, US Army Veteran, beloved son of the late Harold and Hazel Odman. Dear brother of the late Gordon (late Pauline) Odman. Cherished uncle of Denise (Mike) Zuk, Lori (Pat) Granger and David (Sheri) Odman. Dearest great-uncle of Michelle Kaufman, Jennifer (Orlando) Candelaria, Matthew Granger, Nicholas Odman, Adam Zuk and Kristen Odman. Best friend of Rod...

February 16, 2019

Joan I. Kopczynski, nee Varady, beloved wife of the late Casimir "Ray" Kopczynski (2001). Loving mother of Ronald (Susan) Kopczynski and Arlene (William) Buhle. Preceded in death by her brother Albert Varady, her sister Ethel Van Street and a newborn sister. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

February 14, 2019

Cheryl S. Roessler, nee Bilski, age 46, beloved wife of Gregory Roessler. Loving daughter of Gerald and the late Barbara (nee Madura) Bilski. Dearest sister of Donna Bilski. Dear daughter-in-law of Frank and Sue Roessler. Fond sister-in-law of Kimberly Roessler and Lori (Ken) Klug. Much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 2-7 p.m....

February 13, 2019

Douglas L. Etchason, age 78, beloved husband for 58 years to Maxine, nee Ratkus. Loving father of Diana Etchason, Mark (Nancy) Etchason and Michelle Etchason. Cherished grandfather of John Etchason and Mary Anne Etchason. Dear brother-in-law of Charles (late Phyllis) Ratkus and Terri (Eric) Emerson. Dearest uncle of Frank Ratkus, Dan Ratkus, Bill Hartgett, Benjamin Emerson and Andrew Emerson. Doug...

February 12, 2019

James Rocco Loiacono, age 73.

Native of Carlonari Italy.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam Era and Desert Storm.

Beloved husband of Maria Loiacono (nee Labriola) for 41 years.

Loving father of Anna (Eddie) Baldermann, Assunta (Daniel) Hildebrand and Antonella (Shavaughne) Loiacono.

Cherished grandfather of  Jimmy, Haley, Julia, Sean, Mia, Zachary,...

February 12, 2019

Thomas J. Laliotes, age 80, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 47 years to the late Jo Ann Laliotes, nee Brislen (2012). Loving father of John. Dear brother of Frances Roti and the late Leonard Laliotes. Fond brother-in-law of Doreen Mattson and the late Charlotte Brislen and Judy (Tom) Lejman. Dear godfather of Wendy Geagan. Dearest uncle of many nieces...

February 10, 2019

Baby Micah Gerold Musich, cherished and beloved son of Heather (nee Martin) Musich and Terry J. "TJ" Musich, entered heaven on February 10, 2019. Micah was the treasured baby brother of Colton Edmund Musich. Dearest grandson of Donald and Donna Martin and Trisha (Paul Letto) Musich and Terry (Heidi)Musich, Sr. Baby Micah is also survived by his great-grandparents Carol L....

February 10, 2019

Donald E. Bond, age 91 of Oak Lawn, IL, beloved husband for 75 years to Jean, nee Karas. Loving father of Donna (Cory) Tebbens, Linda (late Hank) DuBois, Mike (Sue) Bond, Trish (Phil) Nelson and the late Kris Bond. Cherished grandfather of Rob, Janine, Bill, Bob, Brittany, Tammy, Don, Russ, Glenn, Daniel, and Nicole. Dear great-grandfather of Michelle, Jessica, Jared,...

February 9, 2019

Lois L. Erickson, nee Streitberger, age 88, beloved wife of the late Carl (2010). Loving mother of Lynette (Hank) Smith, Judith (Dr. Michael) Roland, Dr. Kurt (Ginny) Erickson and Janet (Peter Galassi) Erickson. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 15. Fond sister of the late Robert (Ruth) Streitberger and the late Lillian Seaman. Dearest sister-in-law of the late Roger...

February 7, 2019

Frances M. Peters, nee Martin, age 81, beloved wife of John S. Peters. Loving mother of John G. (Susan) Peters and Cheryl (Guy) Schrader. Cherished Grannie Frannie of Stacey Peters and Emily Schrader. Dear sister of the late Robert Martin. Retired school secretary at Willow Springs School with 25 years of service. Visitation Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 10:00 am-12:00...

February 4, 2019

Stanley W. Brach age 94.  Longtime Tinley Park resident formerly of Chicago’s Roseland area/St. Salomea Parish.  U.S. Army Veteran, Staff Sgt/WWII.  Purple Heart and Silver Star Medal recipient serving with the G Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.  Retired after 35 years of service as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at U.S. Steel Company.  After retirement he worked...

February 3, 2019

David Post, 73, originally from Chicago and recently Show Low, Arizona. Lost a short battle with cancer on February 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife Angela (nee Marasso) who he was lovingly dedicated to for 53 years of marriage. Loving father to son Jeffrey (Wendy) and granddaughters Jessica and Nicole. Dear brother of the late Harold Post. Dearest...

February 2, 2019

Phyllis L. Hoffmann (nee Johnson) 95, late of Country Club Hills, formerly of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, after an illness. Cherished wife of the late Leopold; beloved mother of Carol (Sam) Gengo, Paul (Sue), Kurt (Sue), Susanne (Brian) Corkery and Eric (Jan). Loving grandmother of Justin (Corrin), the late Jennifer, Jill (Jon), Jocelyn (Dustin), Kristian, Jonathan, Geoffrey, Brian, Lacy, and...

February 2, 2019

Karen M. Caponigro (nee Mitchell) age 63.

Beloved wife of Frank J. Caponigro for 38 years.

Loving mother of Mark (Jessica). Melissa Caponigro and Michelle Caponigro.

Cherished grandmother of Zac,Crystal, Corrine, Nathan, Tyler, Kyle, Justin and great grandmother of Maddox.

Devoted daughter of Carol Sandilla (nee Dennis) and the late Thomas...

February 1, 2019

Barbara J. Schlegel, nee Sheehan, age 81, beloved wife of the late James T. Schlegel, Sr. (2012). Loving mother of Cheri (Nick Virgilio) Villa, Jill (Tom) Dohm, Tom (Annie ) Schlegel, and the late James Schlegel, Jr. Dear mother-in-law of the late Tony Villa. Cherished grandmother of James III, Anthony III, Kendall, Jamie (Brian) Marion, Mike (Katie), Nicholas, Samantha (Mitch)...