Obituaries

Beverly C. Norberg

November 21, 2018

Norberg

Beverly Norberg, age 78.

Loving mother of Michael, and Heidi (Ron) Gardiner.

Devoted sister of Karen, Kenneth, Christine, and Glenn.

Cherished step sister of Erich, and the late Jonathon.

Dear aunt, cousin and loving friend to many.

Visitation Tuesday 10-1pm with a Funeral Service at 12:15pm...

Cristina D. Mueller

November 20, 2018

Christina D. Mueller, age 43.

Beloved mother of Dante Mueller, Karina Mueller, Keawana Easterling, Mykiera Easton and Celeste Bodie.

Cherished grandmother of Jordan Thor and Michael Dante.

Dear daughter Daniel Mueller and Pat (nee Moore).

Devoted sister of Daniel, Tony, Benjamin, David, Richard and the late Angela.

Longtime companion...

Jerome Taylor

November 20, 2018

Jerome F. "Jerry" Taylor, age 95, of Orland Park, Illinois, WWII US Navy Lieutenant, passed away November 20, 2018. Beloved husband for 72 years to the late Iva Lee Taylor, nee Vermillion. Loving father of Stephen W. Taylor (Ellen) and Jeffery D. Taylor (Nancy). Proud grandfather of Christopher W. Taylor, Katherine E. Taylor Meister (David), Emily A. Brown (Matthew), and...

Carol Taylor

November 16, 2018

Carol L. Taylor, nee Wallace, age 75, beloved wife of James Taylor and the late John Zelek (1987). Loving mother of Lorraine (Rocky) Mares, Lenore (Mike) Moser-O'Meara, Lisa George, Joanna (Jim) Voorhees and Jamie (Ryan) Haran and step-mother of James Taylor Jr. Cherished grandmother of Samantha George, Jonathan (Marina) Moser, Savannah George, Alex Moser, Lisa Marie Mares, Sarah George, Jessica...

Colleen Thomson

November 15, 2018

Colleen E. Thomson, age 66, beloved mother of Cara (Erik) Moreno. Cherished nani of Gabriella, Landen, Ryder, Bryson and Auvan. Loving sister of Barbara (Thomas) Bachman, Catherine (John) Mastro and the late Bruce Thomson. Dearest aunt, niece, and cousin of many. Services will be private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Tami Vander Weele

November 13, 2018

Tami L. Vander Weele, nee Elifson, age 48, beloved wife for 27 years and best friend for 30 years to Joel. Loving mother of Jacob, Samuel and Seth. Devoted daughter of Pastor John and Sue Elifson. Dearest sister of John E. (Amy) Elifson. Much loved aunt of Maya, Matthew and Olivia. Fond daughter-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Dr. Harold...

John Leitner

November 12, 2018

John J. Leitner, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Alta D. Leitner, nee Morphew (2009). John passed away on their 69th wedding anniversary. Loving father of June (Lawrence) Busse, John (Terry), Donald (Suzanne) and Darlene White. Dear grandfather of Ron (Cathy), Karen (Jason), Chrissy (Brian), John (Jenny), Carrie (John), Steve, Jason, Jenna (Juan), Katie, Kathleen,...

James J. Dunn

November 11, 2018

Dunn

James J. Dunn, age 84.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Past Grand Knight and 4th Degree Member of Knights of Columbus Cardinal Bernadine Council # 324.

Beloved husband of Patricia Dunn (nee Gagliano) for 38 years.

Adored brother of Virginia Dunn.

Loving father of Denise (Ron) Pope and...

June Marie (Koehler) Staackmann

November 10, 2018

June Marie Staackmann (nee Koehler), age 88.

Proud lifelong Tinley Park resident. June's family is part of the original Homesteader's of Tinley Park. Longtime volunteer and supporter of the Matteson and Tinley Park Historical Society's.

Beloved wife of the late Joachim W. Staackmann.

Dear cousin and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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Helena (Kaniszewska) Jankiewicz

November 9, 2018

Helena Jankiewicz (nee Kaniszeska), age 101.

Native of Zascianek Poland.

Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Jankiewicz.

Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday 9-10:30am. Funeral Monday 10:30am from the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave to St. Stephen Deacon & Marytr Church for Polish Mass at 11:00am....

James Kociolek

November 9, 2018

James "Jim" Kociolek, age 68, beloved husband for 33 years to Patricia, nee Kello. Loving father of Edward (Lisa) Kociolek and Matthew (Elyse) Kociolek. Devoted son of the late Edward and the late Virginia Kociolek. Fond brother of Janice (Dan) Majchrowski, Judy (Paul) Dobbs, Jackie (Joe) Bugica, John (Alice) Kociolek and the late Jeanette Baio. Dear son-in-law of Lillian and...

Eric D. Caldwell

November 7, 2018

Eric D. Caldwell, age 43.

Beloved husband of Angela (nee Lullo) for 24 years.

Cherished father of Joey, Anna and Katelyn.

Dear son of Richard and Susan (nee Cline).

Fond brother of Michael (Theresa) and the late Julie Caldwell.

Devoted uncle of Taylor, Kayla, Emmi and Anthony.

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Jackson Colwell

November 7, 2018

Jackson William Colwell, 17 months, passed away November 7, 2018 peacefully at night at home with his family. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Deeply loved and cherished son of Jennifer Colwell (Chen) and Joel Colwell. Beloved grandson of Steven and Agnes Chen and John and Phyllis Colwell. Precious great-grandson of Lu Ching (Nai Nai) and Ellen...

David Allen Fitzsimons

November 6, 2018

Fitzsimons

David Allen Fitzsimons, age 70.

Beloved husband of Pauline Fitzsimons (nee Spain) for 50 years.

Loving father of John (Kim) Fitzsimons, Kerrie Fitzsimons, Kimberly (Jason) Davis and Michael (Kelly) Fitzsimons.

Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Kourtnea, Kyle, Katie, Stevie, Joey, Dylan, Haily, Kayla, Cody, Anthony, Chase, the late Robbie and great...

Arthur Stout

November 6, 2018

Arthur W. Stout, Jr., age 71, beloved husband for 43 years to the late Starr Ann Stout, nee Gemini. Loving father of Kristen (Michael) Drain and Carolynn (Joseph) Ventimiglia. Cherished grandfather of Katelyn, Michael, Madelyn and the late Joseph. Devoted son of the late Arthur and Leona Stout. Dearest friend, cousin and uncle of many. Visitation Saturday, November 10, 2018,...

Stanley Vana

November 5, 2018

Stanley C. Vana, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia B. Vana, nee Kubilis (2013). Loving father of Eric (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Julianne, Eric, and Colleen. Dearest brother of Ron (Pat). Dear uncle of Don (Lisa), Doug (Iris), Dave, Dan (Kate); Donna (late Johnny), Gary (Pat), Randy (Karen), Mark (Rose) and Robin (Don)....

Marie Rose (Fattore) Cherne

November 1, 2018

Marie Rose Cherne (nee Fattore), age 88.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Cherne.

Loving mother of Linda (Vince Serafini) D'Asta, JoAnn (Jim) Somers, and the late Deborah Ericson.

Cherished grandmother of Sam (Natalie), Joe, Christopher and Alex Maglaris, John and Kristin Werner,  Sommer (Jason) Steele. Great grandmother of Jordan Bates, Jaelin...

William Leahy

November 1, 2018

William J. "Bill" Leahy, age 89, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Gertrude L. "Trudy" Leahy, nee Hager (2017). Loving father of Kathy (Joe) O'Connor, Margie (John Poppe) Leahy, Maureen (Frank) Conrad and the late Patsy (Jim) Wilson. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of seven. Fond brother of the late Joanne "Patsy"...

Jean Wirth

November 1, 2018

Jennean M. "Jean" Wirth, nee Olson, age 85, passed away the morning of November 1st at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 63 years to Clarence "C.R." Wirth. Loving mother of Mark Wirth, Jane (Randy) Davidson, John (Barbara) Wirth and Kristin (Louis) Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Mark Jr., Jennifer, Jeanette; Michael and Laura; Angela, Karli, Taylor, Emily,...

Rachael K. Campbell

October 31, 2018

Rachael K. Campbell was born February 29, 1996 in Palos Heights, Illinois. She was the beloved daughter of Donald M. (Angel) Campbell, Jr. and Susan Butler; cherished sister of Sergeant Zachary A. (Stacy) Campbell, USMC and the late Susan R. Campbell; and loving granddaughter of the late Donald M. (late Patricia A.) Campbell, Sr. and Alan (Elizabeth) Hackstock and...