Obituaries

May 3, 2025

David Lee Wynstra, age 75, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin was called to his heavenly home on May 3, 2025 due to complications from interstitial lung disease. Dave was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin September 14, 1949. He was the son of Sydney A. Wynstra and Catholine De Hamer Wynstra, who predeceased him. Dave graduated from George N....

May 2, 2025

Charles Robert "Chuck" Montgomery, age 77, US Air Force Vietnam Veteran and retired Tinley Park Police Commander, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2025. Beloved husband for 55 years to Donna, nee Biesboer. Loving father of Jean (Bill) Murray and Brian (Sharon) Montgomery. Cherished grandfather of Amber (Jarod) Lindberg, Brooke, Aeryn and Giada Vaccarello, and...

May 1, 2025

Nicholas Litsogiannis

Nicholas (Nikolaos) Litsogiannis November 15, 1942 – May 01, 2025

Visitation for Mr. Litsogiannis will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13th at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Trisagion Service to begin at 6:30 PM. Nick will be laid to rest along with...

April 30, 2025

Myron I. "Ron" Strepka, age 77, U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper Vietnam Veteran, passed away on April 30, 2025. Cherished Papa of Jordan (fiance Josh Buikema) Wenzel. Dear father of Arron and Cari Strepka. Preceded in death by his two brothers George and Raymond. Dear uncle of Angela, Charlene, and Michelle. Loving friend of Bob and Linda Buikema. Ron lived...

April 30, 2025

Dorothy "Dee" Tracy, nee Hubert, age 71, loving mother of Kara Tracy and Kaylyn Tracy. Devoted daughter of the late Emil and Marjorie (nee Anderson) Hubert. Cherished sister of the late Terry Hubert and the late Linda (late Daniel) Kujawa. Dear aunt of Matthew (Beth) Kujawa. Dearest great-aunt of Austin, Nickolas, Peyton and Jaxson. Dee had a huge heart for...

April 28, 2025

Mr. Joseph N. Lynch, 87, at home. Beloved son of Edward and Mary (nee O'Neill). Cherished husband of Patricia (nee Reaume). Devoted father of; Maureen (David) Thamm, Richard (Vickie), and Thomas (Sandi). Loving brother of; the late Kathleen (late Frank), Margaret and Edward Jr. Dearest grandfather of 9.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Devoted friend to many....

April 28, 2025

Eleanor L. Ouwenga, nee DeBlecourt, age 89, beloved wife for 50 years to the late Clarence G. Ouwenga (2014). Loving mother of Laurie (James) Teggelaar and the late Darrin. Devoted daughter of the late Louis and Elsie (nee Van Howe) DeBlecourt. Dear sister of the late Minnie DeBlecourt, Josie (late Hubert) Eisses, the late Hybo (late Eleanor) DeBlecourt, Martin (JoAnn)...

April 27, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Reif, nee Kettner, age 73, passed away on April 27, 2025. Beloved wife for 40 years to Michael Reif, Jr. Loving mother of Lisa Haberman, Tracy Perez, Raginia (Lou) Spina, and Candice (Monie) Grigsby. Cherished grandmother of Dylan Orbon, Karli Orbon, Aaron Pilarski, Ryan Pilarski, Jacqui (Zak) Gibson, Justin Pilarski, Cruz Ortiz, Rylei Perez, Lilianna Perez, Josie Spina,...

April 27, 2025

Ronald M. "Ron" Hansum, age 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Schererville, IN. Beloved husband of the late Virginia A. "Virg" Hansum, nee Pinkelman (2017). Loving father of Matthea Beckett, Alex (Grace) Hansum, Derek (Megan Mullen) Hansum, and Naomi (Ryan) Lorance. Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Cole, Joseph, Jacob, Ezekiel, Hezekiah, Logan,...

April 22, 2025

Ronald M. Lisak, age 76, U.S. Army Veteran (Vietnam era). Beloved husband for 53 years to the late Robin E. Lisak, nee Young (2024). Loving father of Rob (Laurie) Lisak and Rick Lisak. Cherished grandfather of Shea, Claire, Cadence, and Coda. Devoted son of the late Matthew and Helen (nee Kolecki) Lisak. Cherished son-in law to the late Robert and...

April 22, 2025

John B. Morrissey, age 86, cherished husband of Suzanne M., nee Collis for 56 years. Devoted father of Mark (Cathy) Morrissey, John Morrissey, and Janeen (late John) Biel. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Courtney) Morrissey, Sean (Heidi) Morrissey, Ryan Cooper, Liam Morrissey, Brendan (Sidney) Morrissey, Payton (Matthew) Struttman, Hayley (Shane) Alexander, and Jayden Alexander. Fond great-grandfather of Maeve, Camden, Ashton and...

April 20, 2025

Pilar G. Barredo, 100 years old from Oak Forest, originally from the Philippines. Beloved eldest daughter of Nemesio and Felicisema. Cherished wife of the late Amadeo Barredo. Devoted mother of Alex Barredo. Loving auntie of of Laarni and Rey Dumlao. Cherished grand Lola of Katrina (Mike) and Larayne (Peter). Most loving great Lola of Riley and Logan. Sister of...

April 19, 2025

Marvin L. "Marv" Van Wyck, age 81, beloved husband for 46 years to Helen, nee Hoekema. Devoted son of the late Marcus and Adriana Van Wyck. Dear brother of Robert (Ann) Van Wyck and Ruth (late George) Heeringa. Fond brother-in-law of Dorothy (Roger) Graham, David (Susan) Hoekema and the late Jim (Alice Vaughan) Hoekema. Dear uncle and great uncle of...

April 18, 2025

Murad Yasin Jurishi, age 41, of Midlothian, Illinois, passed away on April 18, 2025. Murad was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. Outgoing, optimistic, and full of humor, he had a way of making people feel at ease with his infectious laugh and kind heart. He lived with generosity, sincerity, and a deep love for...

April 15, 2025

James J. McAllister, age 84, at rest suddenly and peacefully, beloved husband for 59 years to Gerry, nee Grelak. Loving father of Karen (Art) Hoeller, Joe (Charlene) McAllister and Christine (Devin) Pendas. Cherished grandfather of Grace, Margaret, Olivia and Owen. Dear brother of Marge (late Jack) Hettwer and the late Robert (late Gisele) McAllister, the late Kay (late Bill) Orr...

April 15, 2025

Robert R. "Bob" Stetins, age 99, U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Joan (2010). Loving father of Pamela (late Wally) Hardy, James (Cindy) Stetins and Gary (Beth) Stetins. Cherished grandfather of Jeffry (Mary) Loper, Tara Loper, Adam Stetins, James Stetins, Ryan (Kelly) Stetins, Matthew Stetins and Nicholas (Morgan) Stetins. Dearest great-grandfather of Lincoln and Logan Stetins. Devoted...

April 14, 2025

Jennifer Lee Beaupre, a vibrant and creative soul, passed away peacefully in her home in Palos Park, IL, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on April 29, 1979. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Susan (Jacobs) Webber and William Webber. She is survived by her loving husband, Eric, and their two twin children,...

April 11, 2025

Steven M. Lillie, 69, late of Tinley Park. Veteran U.S.M.C. Beloved son of Gene and Rosemary (nee Ignowski). Cherished husband of Cindy Lillie (nee Hagan). Devoted father of; Matthew, Jeremy (Morgan), Joshua and Sarah. Loving brother of; the late Billy (Karen), the late Bobby (Lillian), Rick (Pam), Ann (Mike) the late David, Brian, and the late Gale.Dearest grandfather of;...

April 11, 2025

Letitia Jess Savage (nee Hogan) 96, of Venice, Fla., at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Anna (nee Hogan). Cherished wife of John Savage. Devoted mother of; Linda, the late John (Liz), Mary, Tish (late Edward), the late Tina (DaMingo) and Tom. Loving sister of; Eugene (Hap) Hogan and Dorothy (the late John) O'Shea....

April 11, 2025

Barbara J. Doyle, nee Hanlon, age 86, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Matthew P. Doyle. Loving mother of Kelly (James) Nettleton and John (Karen) Doyle. Cherished grandmother of Ken, Brandon, Ryan, Cali; Elizabeth, Mary and Teddy. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Devoted daughter of the late Frank Hanlon and the late Pearl (late John) Dauksas. Dear sister of...