Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

December 29, 2018

Frances M. Blaszak, nee Depner, 101 years old, beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Barbara Server. Cherished grandmother of Steven Server. Preceded in death by her four sisters Irene Depner, Margaret Depner, Anna Wilson and Bertha Como. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Randall Server. Frances grew up in East Hazel Crest, then...

December 27, 2018

Cornelius H. "Bud" Bultena, age 93, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 66 years to the late Jeanette, nee Kieft (2017). Loving father of Beth (Ron) Wolf and the late Tim Bultena. Cherished grandfather of Kate (Mike) Cole and Dan (fianceé Ali) Wolf. Dearest great-grandfather of Alexander Cole. Preceded in death by his two sisters, Marie Bultena and Elizabeth...

December 26, 2018

Antonio Martinez, age 71 of Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Maria G. Martinez for 42 years.

Loving father of Antonia (Fakid) Deffala, Miguel Martinez, Guadalupe (Ali) Deffala, and Maria D. Martinez.

Cherished grandfather of Angelica Deffala, Roman Deffala, Jessica Martinez, Isabella Martinez, Miguel A. Martinez, Ali Deffala, Abraham Deffala, and Omar A. Martinez....

December 25, 2018

Frances K. "Frankie" Frech, age 60. Loving mother of Jon "Justin" (Danielle) Reed and Rick (Amy) Reed. Cherished grandmother of Gavin, Alexa, Aubree and Savannah. Devoted daughter of the late Ray and Frances Frech. Dearest sister of Ray (Candace) Frech. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved companion to her dog Lacey. Visitation Saturday, December 29, 2018 at All...

December 23, 2018

Elinor Rose Malone (nee Fee) age 80.

Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Malone.

Loving mother of Shelia and Bridget Malone.

Devoted sister of Mary, (the late Jack) Dougherty, Robert (Susan) Fee, Edmond (Mary) Fee, Thomas (Patricia) Fee.

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Elinor dedicated her...

December 20, 2018

Mary C. Morphew, nee Strcich, age 87, beloved wife of the late James R. Morphew (2005). Loving mother of James M. (Suzanne) Morphew, Glenn Morphew and Nancy Munoz. Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Kevin (Evan), Moria (Duyhuu), Maggie (Andrew), Alex and Gabe. Dearest great-grandmother of Jameson. Dear sister of the late John Stercic. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...