Obituaries

Edwin Simosky

January 9, 2019

Edwin S. "Ed" Simosky, age 61, of Elwood, IL, loving father of Nicole (Lee) Niblett. Cherished grandfather of Darren. Devoted son of Florence and the late Edwin Simosky. Dear brother of Sharon (Mike) Cholewa. Dear uncle of Joe (Katie) Cholewa and Tiffany (John) Ormond. Proud member of the Stickney Police Reserves. Passionate Harley Davidson rider. Visitation Sunday, January 13, 2019...

Lorraine Kuhnen

January 8, 2019

Lorraine B. Kuhnen, nee Budz, age 89, beloved wife for 66 years to the late William C. "Bill" Kuhnen (2018). Loving mother of Karen (Tom) Hill and Janet (late Joseph) Klos. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Lisa) Kolodzik, Troy (Kelly) Kolodzik, Adam Klos, Pam (Nathan) Eikelberg, and Chris Hill. Dearest great-grandmother of Kora, Brody, Kenedy, and Addison. Dear sister of the...

Gloria A. (Wildenhain) Novak

January 7, 2019

Gloria A. Novak  (nee Wildenhain) age 68.  Loving wife of Richard A. Novak  Cherished mother of Sharyn Novak (fiancé James Wacaser) and Jackie Novak (Kelly Wierzgacz).  Beloved grandma of Nikolina Wacaser.  Dear sister of Nance (Chester) Krajewski, Gary Wildenhain, and Karen Boppart.  Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy Wildenhain and daughter in law of Richard and Theresa...

Regina Jonynaita

January 7, 2019

Regina Jonynaite, age 94.

Native of Kybartai Lithuania.

Beloved mother of Rossa Gaoulite (Arunas Budrevicius).

Cherished grandmother of Patricia Volkovaite (Carlo Muglia) and Edgar Dudre.

Services Private

Interment in family plot in her Lithuania.

Cornelius "Con" K. Moore

January 7, 2019

Cornelius "Con" K.  Moore, age 58.

Native of Co. Kilkenny Ireland.

Proud Member of  Union Local 399 and employed by the Peninsula Hotel Chicago.

Beloved husband of Terri Moore (nee Pinard) for 26 years.

Cherished and deeply loved father of Casey, Maryclaire and Erin Moore.

Dear son of the...

Robert Lello

January 7, 2019

Robert L. "Rob" Lello, age 52, beloved husband for 28 years to Maryann, nee Cammarata. Loving brother of Frank (Linda), Christopher (Monica) and Kevin (Patrizia). Devoted son of Rosemary, nee Rago, and Robert P. Lello. Dearest brother-in-law of Connie Cammarata, Joseph Cammarata, Deloris (Carlos) Montes, and Sam Cammarata. Dear uncle of four nieces, three nephews and great-uncle of eight. Visitation...

Margaret Simmons

January 7, 2019

Margaret L. Simmons, nee Lea, age 102, beloved wife of the late James F. (2005). Loving mother of Sheila (Charles) Bingman, Tony (Annette) Simmons & Bob (Sharon) Simmons. Dearest grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 20 & great-great grandmother of two. Fond sister of the late Dorie (late Horace) Bott. Services will be private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

Daniel E. Kukulka

January 6, 2019

Daniel E. Kukulka, age 67.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara Kukulka (nee Stec) and Michelle O'Malley.

Loving father of Sarah, Steve, Ed and Daniel.

Dear brother of Leonard (Judy), Gloria ( the late Tom) Eich and the late Bruno (Julia) Kukulka.

Fond uncle to many....

Charles K. "Chuck" Izzo

January 6, 2019

Charles K. "Chuck" Izzo, age 70.

Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee McMahon) Izzo.

Loving father of Angela (Chris) Martin, Mike (Jill), Pat (Stephanie) and Kitty (David) Nalezny.

Cherished grandfather of Maggie, Zeke, Christian, Natalie, Audrey, Sophie, Jake, Rocco, Charlie and Mary.

Dear brother of George Izzo (David Arnold), Geraldine...

Connor Triezenberg

January 6, 2019

Connor D. Triezenberg, age 25, loving son of Jean Marie Graf. Dearest brother of Matt (Stephanie) Cerniglia, Isabelle Triezenberg and Madeline Triezenberg. Dear uncle of Lillian, Nicholas and Colton. Cherished grandson of Kathleen and the late Donald Graf. Dear nephew of Don (Sherry) Graf and the late Theodore Graf. Much loved cousin and friend to all he knew. Visitation Saturday,...

Robert B. "Bob" Lyerla

January 5, 2019

Robert B. Lyerla, age 48.

Beloved husband of Tamara Lyerla (nee TerMaat).

Cherished father of Grace, Zoe and Samantha Lyerla.

Devoted son of Robert & Geraldine (nee Blum) Lyerla.

Loving brother of Kelly (Scott) Chlebek and Joe (Gina) Lyerla.

Fun uncle to many.

Bob was an avid...

Diane M. (Mangum) Richter

January 5, 2019

Diane M. Richter, age 50.

Beloved wife of David Richter for 29 years.

Loving mother of Rachel Lynne Richter.

Dear sister of Elaine (Steve) Hathaway, Laura Dierking, Steve Mangum, Wayne (Kim) Mangum and Mike Mangum.

Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday January 12th 10:00-11:00 at Zion...

Jean E. (Zoll) Gamauf

January 5, 2019

Jean E. Gamauf (nee Zoll), age 89, of Olympia Fields and Ft. Myers Beach Florida.

Beloved wife of Donald F. Gamauf for 63 years.

Loving mother of Donna (Ronald) Schefdore and Dawn Gamauf.

Cherished grandmother of Ryan Schefdore, Kelly (Aaron) Nash, Allie (David) Spaw and great grandmother of Bryce.

Dear aunt...

Deborah Caposieno

January 5, 2019

Deborah Jean Caposieno, nee Bateman, age 62, beloved wife of 43 years to Robert M. Caposieno. Loving mother of Bobby (Elaine) Caposieno & Heide (Kelly) Caposieno. Cherished grandmother of Renee, Aiden, Tate, Rowan, Jimmy & Alexis. Dearest great-grandmother of Jaxon. Devoted daughter of the late Anne (nee Konrath) and the late Thomas Bateman. Fond sister of Bonnie (Eugene) Keating, Donald...

Emily Matras

January 4, 2019

Emily T. Matras, nee Lewicki, age 93, beloved wife of the late Chester S. Matras (2008). Loving mother of Don (Betty) Matras and Jim Matras. Dearest grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four. Dear sister of Eleanor Gorka-Vegas. Visitation Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 9:15 AM from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

William Lutz

January 1, 2019

William C. "Bill" Lutz, age 61, beloved husband for 42 years to Janice, nee Borgman. Loving father of Christina Wanda, Andrea (Sean) Duffy and William (Rhiannon) Lutz II. Cherished grandfather of Cailin (Brandon) Cooper, Ronald Wanda III, Devin Wanda and Trinity Wanda; Brittain Duffy and Blaise Duffy; Taylor Lutz, Riley Lutz and Tessa Lutz. Dearest great-grandfather of Ryker. Fond brother...

Mark Faulds

January 1, 2019

Mark Duane Faulds, age 58, loving father of Emma, Lily and Ava. Devoted son of the late Col. (Ret.) Rodney Duane Faulds and Lorraine (nee Allison) Faulds. Loving brother of Lynn (Larry) Silver and Cheri (Roger) Holmes. Cherished uncle of Allison Silver, David Silver and Harrison (Alexa) Holmes. Dear friend and former husband of Lisa Faulds. Visitation Saturday, January 5,...

John Leo

January 1, 2019

John H. Leo, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2019. Beloved husband for 60 years to Donna, nee Persenaire. Loving father of John Leo, Daniel (Hilda) Leo, Phillip (Barbara) Leo, Paul Leo and Carolyn (Scott) Eizenga. Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Nathan, Abigail, Aaron, Megan, Corbon, Ryan and Max. Dear brother of the late...

Stephan R. Pikul

December 31, 2018

Stephan R Pikul, age 67. October 13, 1951 – December 31, 2018.

Beloved husband of Sharon Elizabeth  Pikul (nee Evans) for 37 years.

Loving step father of Kimberly (Matthew) Holtman.

Life Celebration and Funeral Arrangements

Sharon would love to hear your stories about Steve and in some cases meet you for...

Carlos Blanco

December 31, 2018

Carlos E. Blanco, age 64, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 36 years to Lee A., nee Gilliland. Loving father to Jessica (Matthew Palmer) Blanco and Christopher (Jill) Blanco. Devoted son of the late Carlos P. and Lilnette N. Blanco. Dearest brother of David Blanco and the late Karen Blanco. Dear son-in-law of Mary Jean and the late Dalton Gilliland....