Obituaries

February 27, 2019

Margaret Katherine, 88,  passed away Feb. 27, 2019 in Tinley Park where she has resided since 1989.  Survived by her loving family, children:  Jason (Timothy Neylon) Emrich of Tinley Park, Carol (Douglas) Kirchman of Tinley Park; grandchildren:  Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman, Kevin Kirchman; great-grandchildren:  Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman.  She was preceded by her husband, Martin Emrich in 1988.  Margaret was...

February 27, 2019

James P. Martin, Sr., age 68, beloved husband for 36 years to Barbara, nee Swatnick. Loving father of James Jr. (Kim) Martin, Kristy (Ron) Starcevic and Philip Martin. Cherished grandfather of R.J. and Ryan. Dear brother of John (Ellen) Martin, the late Phyllis Martin and the late Joseph (Terri) Martin. Fond brother-in-law of Richard Swatnick and Jerilyn (Ernest) Parks. Dear...

February 27, 2019

John Bakker, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Lorraine, nee Medema (2012). Loving father of John (Diane), LeAnn (Larry) Kooyenga, David, Brenda (Gary) Harger and Sharon (Henry) Boss. Cherished grandfather of 17. Dearest great-grandfather of 24. Dear brother of Phyllis Bakker and the late Jacob Bakker, Pearl (late Clarence) Zaagman and Sadie Van...

February 25, 2019

Roman A. Stack, age 61, retired Detective Evergreen Park Police Dept. Beloved son of the late Roman J. and Helen Stack. Loving brother of Greg Stack, Connie (Ron) Beversdorf, Kristen Tullia, Kathy (Jim Sakola) Stack and the late Art Stack. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many. Avid fisherman, outdoorsman and lover of Labradors. Visitation Wednesday, February 27, 2019 3-8 PM....

February 24, 2019

Janet E. Phillips, nee Gernenz, age 85, lifelong resident of Markham, IL. beloved wife of the late Raymond “Ray” Phillips Sr. (2011). Loving mother of Paula (Rich) Rozema, Rodney Phillips, Ronda (Mike) McIntire, Renee Moran, Faith Zaborac, Janet (Mark) Nicholas, the late Raymond Jr. (Rita), the late David and the late Pamela. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Adam, Luke, Peggy, Jamie,...

February 23, 2019

Margaret L. "Maggie" Bienias, nee Sego, age 79, beloved wife of 45 years to John Bienias and the late Thomas Edward Murray, Jr. Loving mother of Thomas (Chris) Murray III, Dale (Ken) Chamis, Laura (John "Bob") Miller, William Bienias, Tracy (Gary) Rank, Judy (Wayne) Salvetti, and Leslie Bienias. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 10. Visitation Tuesday, February 26,...

February 23, 2019

William R. "Woody" Woodburn, age 71, beloved husband of Jackie, nee Salvador. Loving father of Katie (Peter) Nigro and David (Lori) Woodburn. Cherished grandfather of Peyton and Olivia Nigro; Andrew, Jake and Luke Woodburn. Fond brother of Susie (Hank) Strozewski, Dick (Dar) Woodburn and the late Margaret (late Benny) Morris. Visitation Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Parkview Christian Church...

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,...