Obituaries

August 8, 2018

Janina Kawa, nee Stabinski, age 97, beloved wife of the late Matthew Kawa (1980). Loving mother of Irene (Robert) Zurko, John (late Becky) Kawa, Thomas (Noreen) Kawa, Robert (Diane) Kawa, Edward (Nancy) Kawa, Mary (Daniel) Burns and James (Kathy) Kawa. Dear mother-in-law of the late Linda Kawa and former mother-in-law of Sandy Kawa and the late Judy Kawa. Cherished grandmother...

August 7, 2018

LaVerne C. Danta (nee Casey).  Beloved wife of the late Paul Danta.  Loving mother of Judy(Rich) Cullin and Joan(Marty) Rohrich.  Dear grandmother of Rick(Teresa), Patrick and Lyndsey(Dan).  Dearest great grandmother of Kyle, Zachary, Kayla, Leslie and Lilly.  Cherished sister of the late Mickey(Maryanne) Casey.  Best friend of Kathy Baker.  A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 18,...

August 7, 2018

Kristen Dianna Kozik, age 26, beloved daughter of Ken and Diane Kozik. Loving sister of Kenney (Heather) Kozik. Cherished aunt of Jaymeson and Rylan. Precious granddaughter of Phyllis Osmolski and Judith Kozik and the late John Osmolski and Milan Kozik. Dearest niece of Billy Turner, Joe Turner, Debbie Bohannon, Evetta Osmolski, Sharon Kozik and Diane E. Kozik. Dear cousin and...

August 7, 2018

Raymond A. Leerar, age 81, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 52 years to Beverly, nee Hedstrom. Loving father of Philip (Sharon) Leerar and Pam (Robert) Kikillus. Cherished grandfather of John, Allie, Benjamin and Andrew. Dear brother of Marvin (Catherine) Leerar, Roger (Marilyn) Leerar, Kathy (late Mike) Crotty, Herm (Gayle) Schutt and the late Janet (Leonard) Gabrielse. Fond brother-in-law...

August 5, 2018

Carol G. Slawinski (nee Szpajer), age 82.

Beloved wife of Ervin for 60 years.

Loving mother of the late Steven Slawinski, Sharon (Jeffrey) Williams, and Michael (Sharon) Slawinski.

Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Trevor Lee), Sarah, Adam, Kate, and Mikey.

Cherished great grandmother of Mason, Sophie Jo, and Stevie Rae.

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August 4, 2018

Richard S. Rogich, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Anita, nee Benson. Loving father of Lynn (Todd) Lillibridge, Rick (Cathy) Rogich and Jill (John) Billhorn. Cherished grandfather of Kaley (Klay) Nichol, Jenner Lillibridge, Jake Billhorn, Sam Rogich, Luke Billhorn, Will Rogich and Maggie Billhorn. Dearest great-grandfather of Kessler. Dear brother of Mimi Wish...

August 3, 2018

Frank E. Bugaris, age 70, beloved husband of Doris. Loving dad of Frank III (Kristen) and Dan (Rachel). Fond brother-in-law of Regina (Dale) Herrig and George (Pam) Mikus. Dear uncle of several nieces. Longtime friend of many. A graduate of Notre Dame, Frank loved his alma mater. You would often find him on Notre Dame’s campus cheering on the Irish...

August 2, 2018

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Cathy Jo "Cookie" Werner (nee DeGenova), age 65.

Beloved wife of Joseph for 42 years.

Loving mother of Nicole (Scott) Gordon, and Lisa (Ronald) Rauch.

Cherished grandmother of Ava Grace, Zachary Thomas, Jackson Joseph and Landon.

Loving daughter of Joseph D. DeGenova and the late Catherine (nee Wolf)....

August 1, 2018

Richard Francis Michalak, Sr., age 65 passed away in his home on August 1, 2018 surrounded by his family in Orland Park, IL. Visitation Saturday, August 4th, 2018, 10:30-12:00 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 PM. Rick, Dad, Rishárd, or Grandpa Ricky as...

July 28, 2018

Margaret A. Vasilopulos (nee Halper), age 75.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond Vasilopulos.

Loving mother of Raymond (Gayle) Vasil, Robert Vasilopulos and Julie (Sean) Brady.

Cherished grandmother of Allyson, Hannah, Hayley, Sam, Colin, Mackenzie and Kylie.

Dear sister of Pam (the late Mark) Robinson.

Fond aunt to Kim...

July 28, 2018

Gladys J. Rossow, nee Anderson, age 94, beloved wife of the late William Rossow (1964). Loving mother of James (Kathleen) Rossow and Gail (Lee) Render. Cherished grandmother of Gregory (Maureen) Rossow, David Rossow, and Kristin Render. Dearest great-grandmother of Marissa, Keith, and Teddy. Preceded in death by her brother Richard Anderson and her sister Millie Wickstrom. Dear aunt of many...

July 27, 2018

Josephine H. “Josie” Tome (nee Franczyk) passed away on July 27, 2018. Cherished wife of the late Clark E. “Corky”. Devoted mother of Kim (Page) Clark, Karen (Don) Curby and Craig (Casey) Tome. Proud grandmother of Carter and Griffin Tome. Loving sister of Frances (Late Bob) Fisher, Paul (Late Judy) Franczyk and the late Geraldine “Jarie” Franczyk.

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July 27, 2018

Joyce L. Consdorf, nee Winter, age 78, beloved wife of the late John (2012). Loving mother of Debbie (Herb) Young and Ricky (Lynn) Consdorf. Cherished grandmother of Philip (Jennifer) Donckers, Laura Donckers, Steven (Jessica) Donckers, Kaylan Consdorf and the late Joshua John Consdorf. Dearest great-grandmother of C.J. Bufkin, and Benjamin Donckers. Dear sister of Dory (Jack) Deeter, Sandra (Hank) Glazek...

July 27, 2018

Charolett A. Cummings, nee Phillips, age 79, beloved wife for 62 1/2 years to William "Bill" Cummings. Loving mother of Angel, William III (Patricia), Jeffrey (Debra), Daniel (Teri), Robert (Karin), Charles, and Andrew (Melanie). Cherished grandmother of 13, two of whom have preceded her in death. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ashburn...

July 27, 2018

Loretta S. Medel, nee Walski, age 90, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Ronald R. Medel. Loving mother of Ronald F. (Linda) Medel, Denise Medel, Cheryl (David) Laveille and Michael (Christine) Medel. Cherished grandmother of Ronald J., Melissa, Tony, Sara, Matthew, Joseph and Anna. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan and Ava. Preceded in death by her brother Frank, sister...

July 26, 2018

James J. "Jim" Funk, age 68, passed away at his home on July 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 31 years to Nancy L., nee Amundson. Loving father of Sr. Krystal L. Funk, ASC and Jane Margaret Funk and his four-legged "son" Buddy Funk. Devoted son of Margaret (nee Schmalzl) and the late H. John "Bud" Funk....

July 25, 2018

George A. Hoffman, age 92, of Henderson, AR, formerly of Orland Park, IL. WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to Joan J., nee Andrews. Loving father of Timothy (Susan) Hoffman, Deborah Ferrero, Darlene (Lawrence) Bogosh, Dianne Hoffman and the late Todd Hoffman. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Lois Meltorczyk. Fond uncle...

July 25, 2018

Joan M. Brown, nee Moore, age 81, beloved wife for 41 years to Gordon Brown. Loving mother of Debra Reule, the late James (Barbara) Drozdz, Clifford (Jackie) Brown, Russell Brown, Nancy (Doug) Waterman and Becky (Matthew) Garrett. Cherished grandmother of Rachel and Michael. Retired registered nurse with over 40 years of service, including 30 years at Roseland Hospital. Active member...

July 23, 2018

Thomas W. Kent, age 81.

Beloved husband of the late Janice M. Kent (nee Walsh).

Loving father of Mary Beth (Barry) Duffy, Julie (Guy) Oberwise, Steven (Christina), Anne (Kevin) Copps, the late Daniel and Kristen Kent.

Cherished Beepa of John Duffy, Kelly (Matt) McGinnis, Brendan Duffy, Eric, Danny, Rainey Oberwise, Madeline, Katherine, Mary...

July 22, 2018

Marilyn T. DeGroot, nee Lindemulder, age 85, beloved wife of the late Sidney DeGroot (1997). Loving mother of Deborah (Eugene) Vonfeldt, Duane (Juanita) DeGroot, Susan Dybala, Michael DeGroot, Thomas Augle, Michael J. Augle and Mary Augle. Cherished grandmother of Derek (Jorie) DeGroot, Adam (Meagan) DeGroot, Joshua (Jackie) DeGroot, Jessica (John) Echevarria, and Jennifer Dybala. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Fond sister...