Obituaries

Rita Linderborg

November 29, 2018

Rita M. Linderborg, nee Gregory, age 92, beloved wife of the late Russel H. Linderborg (2002). Loving mother of Pamela (Gregory) Griffin and Russel David Linderborg. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Griffin, Hillary (John) Zaranti and John Russel Griffin. Dear great-grandmother of Joe Zaranti. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite Gregory. Fond sister of the late Dorothy McGuire. In...

Marieanne Turcotte

November 29, 2018

Marieanne Helen Turcotte, age 76, beloved mother of Bruce Wilson, John Turcotte Jr., Wayne Turcotte, Joe Turcotte, and Jim Turcotte. She was known affectionately as Ms. Marvelous, Mom, Gramma, the Hat Lady, and MaryAnn by all her friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Devoted daughter of the late Alfred Derochers and Marie Antoinette Petitpas. Dearest sister to Fred, John, Paul, Jeannette, Rose,...

Robert B. Macdonald Jr.

November 28, 2018

Robert B. MacDonald, age 91.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corps WWII.

Lifetime member of Tinley Park VFW Post 2791 and American Legion Post 615 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. MacDonald (nee Yarmus).

Loving father of Susan MacDonald, Joy Marzilli, Linda MacDonald, April (Jerry) Zermeno and the late Diane...

Nadine Applegate

November 28, 2018

Nadine R. Applegate, nee Tibstra, age 83, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Robert V. "Bob" Applegate. Loving mother of Cynthia (David Robertson) Applegate, Susanne (John) Higgins, Mary (Steve) Applegate-Busse, Jim (Connie) Applegate and Dan (Lisa) Applegate. Cherished grandmother of Dana (Brett) Rowe, Sarah (Chris) Hall, Amy (Bijan) Mahlouji, Michelle Applegate, Jenna Applegate, Ben Applegate, and Grace Applegate....

Gayle Roe

November 26, 2018

Gayle L. Roe, nee Fisler, age 73, beloved wife for 50 years to Ronald R. Roe, Sr. Loving mother of Nancy (Joe) Krutilla and Ron Roe, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Joey Krutilla. Dearest sister-in-law of John (Marie) Breese and Ruth (Ken) Harden. Dear aunt and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, November 29, 2018, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, November 30, 2018,...

Kurt Mahlfeldt

November 24, 2018

Kurt Andrew Mahlfeldt, age 67, beloved husband of Sharon, nee Visser. Loving father of Aaron (fiancée Cheryl Rego) Mahlfeldt, Maegan (Corey) Fookes, Amanda Boerema, Nick (KT) Boerema, Chris (Adriana) Boerema and the late Nathan and Andrew Mahlfeldt. He was known affectionately as Grampa, Fuzzy, Trumpa, or Baba to his 8 grandchildren Justin, Malena, Henry, Will, Ethan, Lucas, Domenik and Isabella....

Laura Banta

November 24, 2018

Laura Jean Banta, nee Sicari, age 73, loving mother of Jana (Chris) Jaquith and Karyn (Mike) Kozak. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Andrea, Allison, and Michael. Dear sister of Robert (Patsy) Boldog, Sr., Cobie (Rich) Whitten, Sandra (Jay) Spitz and Jack Sicari. Friend of ex-husband Rich Banta. Retired from Elim Christian School with over 30 years of service. A Memorial Service...

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...