Obituaries

August 17, 2018

Therese A. Gonzalez, nee Garelli, age 87, beloved wife for 62 years of Raul Gonzalez. Loving mother of Denise Gonzalez and the late Robert Gonzalez. Dear sister of Francine (late Alvin) Hunt, Connie (late Frank) Downey, Chester (Debbie) Garelli and the late Mary (late Edward) Loss, Angelina (late Vito) Caliendo, Joseph Garelli, Jean (late Dan) Ditore and Antoinette (late Terry)...

August 16, 2018

Deborah J. "Debbie" Pluister, age 68, beloved daughter of the late Olga and Jack Pluister, Sr. Loving sister of Jack Jr. (Pam), Daniel (Margee), and Dave (Becky). Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fond cousin and friend of many. Visitation Monday, August 20, 2018 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:00...

August 15, 2018

Phillip J. Orszulak, age 73.

Beloved husband of Kathleen Orszulak (nee Meagher) for 50 years.

Loving father of Daniel (Teresa) Orszulak.

Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Nathaniel, Nicholas and Matthew and the late Samuel.

Admired son of Ethel (nee Nielsen) and the late Matthew Orszulak.

Devoted brother of Shirley (Douglas)...

August 14, 2018

Rosalie Y. Aguilera (nee Ortiz) age 60.

Although their union ended the love remained for the late Roberto Aguilera.

Beloved mother of Robert (Lolisa Grover) Aguilera and Emily Aguilera-Dunwoody (Azareel Dunwoody).

Cherished grandmother of Krystal, Alexis, Amiya, Serenity, Elias, Robert Jr "RJ", Leilani and Gabriela.

Dear sister of Maria (Manuel) Guzman,...

August 14, 2018

Judith A. "Judy" Bosma, nee Pruim, age 80, beloved wife for 59 years to Andy. Loving mother of Barbara (Bruce) Gabrielse, Carol Bosma, Kenneth (Linda) Bosma, Donna (Dave) Kamp and James (Janet) Bosma. Cherished grandmother of Valerie (Matthew) Therrien, Justin (Kari) Gabrielse, Matthew (Emily) Gabrielse and Katelyn (fiancé Ryan Sola) Gabrielse; Andrew (Devin) Bosma, Melissa (Trevor) Bushhouse, Jonathan (Allie) Bosma...

August 11, 2018

Loretta Innocenti, nee Krueger, age 86, beloved wife of 40 years to Vincent. Loving mother of Cynthia Savarise, Karen Siorek, Marc (Jane) Savarise, Madina Savarise, Diane (Joe) Piazza, Dale (Karen) Innocenti, and the late Donna (Tim) Hark. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Kyle, Brian, Michael, John, Erik, and Andrea. Dearest great-grandmother of Aurora. Fond sister of the late Lorraine Ludwig, Delores...

August 11, 2018

Carol B. Tauber, nee Wohlgemuth, age 76, loving mother of Sandra (William) DeVries and Dennis (Belinda) Tauber. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Amy, Joey and Christopher. Devoted daughter of the late Alex and Renetta (nee Schmook) Wohlgemuth. Dear sister of the late Glenn. Retired from J.J. Collins Printers with over 40 years of service. Services private. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice, IL....

August 10, 2018

Patricia A. "Pat" "Tricia" Reed-Hachimi, age 57. Loving mother of Ahmed Hachimi and Avalon Smith. Beloved daughter of Earnestine Reed (nee Thomas) and Walter (Earnestine) Reed, Jr. Dear sister of Etta Reed, Sandra Reed-Senevey (Keith Senevey), Walter Jerome Reed, Harold Reed, Janet Carter and Lakisha Reed. Survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Patricia was a lifelong professional...

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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