Obituaries

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...

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,...

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)....

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...

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"...

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,...

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...

October 30, 2018

Kenneth R. Schapendonk, age 73.

Veteran U.S. Air Force. Lifetime member of VFW Post 2791 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Marcia Schapendonk (nee Granger) for 46 years.

Loving father Joy (Robert) Petersen, Mark (Mary) Schapendonk.

Cherished grandfather of John, Cassidy, Jack, Nathan, Maya and Danny.

Dear brother of Marilyn...

October 28, 2018

Norman Lee Davis, age 79.

Veteran U.S. Army

Beloved son of the late Walter Raymond & Evelyn Davis (nee Pasikowski)

Dear brother of Joy  Barnes, Colleen (the late Clarence "Bud")  Matthews , Peggy Timoneri and Ralph (Linda) Ratskoff.

Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 10:00 am until time...

October 27, 2018

Robert V. "Bob" Applegate, age 88, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, served during the Korean War. Beloved husband for 62 years to Nadine, nee Tibstra. Loving father of Cynthia (David Robertson) Applegate, Susanne (John) Higgins, Mary (Steve) Applegate-Busse, Jim (Connie) Applegate and Dan (Lisa) Applegate. Cherished grandfather of Dana (Brett) Rowe, Sarah (Chris) Hall, Amy (Bijan) Mahlouji, Michelle Applegate, Jenna Applegate,...

October 25, 2018

RIESTER

Charles S. Riester, age 62; Beloved husband of Gail, nee Griffith; Loving father of Genevieve (Faisal) Syed, Alicia (Casey) Coughlin, Emily (Michael Crissey) Riester, Rebecca (Andy) Erickson, Joanna (Michael Comeford) Riester, Tessa (David) Yi, and Kurt Riester; Grandfather of 15 treasured grandchildren; Loving son of the late George (the late Ruth) Riester; Son-in-law of the late...

October 24, 2018

Roger G. Schubert, passed away on October 24, 2018.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 3-8pm at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Ave., Tinley Park. Family and friends to gather Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park for a Funeral Mass at 9:30 am.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery...

October 23, 2018

Ronald W. Janis, age 83, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years to the late Desly F. "Des" Janis, nee Franz. Loving father of Debra Hernandez, Patricia Harmon, Arlene Tomasek, Kim Harmon, Kathy Galati, Tracy Janis, Deana Peer, Ron Janis, Michelle Calabria, and Nicole Harris. Cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of six. Fond brother of Shirley McCarthy...

October 23, 2018

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Chamberlain, nee Bonk, age 68, beloved wife for 46 years to Robert "Bob". Loving mother of Ryan (Allison), Jon (Mitra) and Lyndsay. Cherished Mimi of Jace, Willow, Charlie, Dylan and June. Dear sister of Arlene (Kraig) Kaatz and James (Cheryl) Bonk. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, October 26, 2018 from 2:30 - 6:30...

October 23, 2018

Jerome W. “Jerry” Papiez, age 71, US Army Veteran, loving father of Kathy (Paul) Angerami and the late Krissie (Mark) Heilman. Cherished grandfather of Joey and Jase Angerami. Dear brother of Joni (Mike) Rensberger. Dearest uncle of Steven and Kevin Bochmann. Former husband of Shirley Papiez. Memorial Visitation Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service...

October 22, 2018

Anastasia P. "Jacki" Wolst, nee Yale, age 74, beloved wife of Thomas. Loving step-mother of Tommy (Gina) Wolst, Laura (Steven) Pedigo and Julie (Matt) Gandurski. Dear sister of Ivan Yale. Fond sister-in-law of Jerry (Candy) Wolst. Jacki was a much loved friend to many. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Visitation to Celebrate Jacki's Life on Saturday, November...

October 21, 2018

Bryda

Robert Bryda, age 74.

Loving father of Laura (David) Hickman, Tracy, Jeff, Richard (Peggy).

Cherished grandfather of Kati, Kristen, Samantha, Aric, and Santiago.

Beloved great grandfather of Jaxon, Jacob, Summer, and Sam.

Devoted brother the late Janet, Darlene, and Diane.

Visitation Saturday, November 3rd from 1-4pm...

October 21, 2018

Thomas P. Kula, age 82, passed away peacefully at home the morning of October 21 surrounded by his family after a courageous 16 month battle with Leukemia. Beloved husband for 58 years to Arlene, nee Balek. Loving father of Leanne Mieszala and Kimberle Czmiel. Cherished grandfather of Amanda and Christopher (fiancee Megan Booth) Mieszala and Nicole and Michael Czmiel. Dear...

October 19, 2018

David W. Schaver, age 51, passed away on Friday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 32 years to Linda, nee Frieling. Loving father of Kyle (Annie), Danny, Lindsey (Tony) Spano and Kelsey (Joe) Glotz. Cherished grandfather of Ada Mae. Devoted son of Bernice and the late James B. Schaver. Dear brother of Nancy (Ryan)...

October 19, 2018

Loretta M. Froebel, nee Vesely, age 91, beloved wife for 69 years to the late Harry P. "Bud" Froebel (2015). Loving mother of Barbara (David) Meyers and Wendy Steele. Cherished grandmother of Peter Meyers, Lisa (Gilbert) Richa and Heather Steele. Dearest great-grandmother of Mariella, Sonia and Clara. Dear sister of the late Joseph (late Mildred) Vesely. Visitation Saturday, October 27,...