Obituaries

November 29, 2024

Mr. John F. O'Reilly, 79, late of Tinley Park, formerly of County Mayo, Ireland. Dear son of his late parents, Michael and Margaret (nee Glynn). Beloved husband of his late wife Frances (nee Hynes). Loving father of; Deirdre, the late Sean (Shannon) and Mary (Bryan) Bienias.  Devoted brother of; Mary (Pat) Houlihan, Bridie (the late Cathal) Duggan, Bernadette (Terry)...

November 26, 2024

Marge Coughlin (nee Kelly) passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 83 years. She loved her family more than anything in the world and was beloved by them in return. She is reunited with her parents William and La Vern Kelly, and her beloved son William “Bill” Coughlin. She will be sorely missed and remembered fondly...

November 24, 2024

Dorothy Jensen, age 100, was called to the Heavenly Gates on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet with her family by her side, joining her beloved husband, Charles. Dorothy was born on April 1, 1924, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She moved to Chicago with her mother at the age of three. She was the daughter of...

November 24, 2024

Mildred Irene "Millie" Wasiecko, nee Smith, age 85, loving mother of Pamela (Kenneth) Boyce and Chris (Michael) Mikitka. Cherished grandmother of Matt (Dori) Boyce, Megan (Frank) Lally, Katie Boyce; Mattie Ann Mikitka and Emily Irene Mikitka. Dearest great-grandmother of Kennan Thomas Boyce. Dear sister of Bruce (late Mary anne) Smith and the late Elbert (Barbara) Smith. Fond aunt of many...

November 23, 2024

Gayle A. Marshall, nee Venhuizen, age 71, beloved wife of the late Allen S. Marshall (2013). Loving mother of Allison (Marc) Davidson, Jeff (Alison) Marshall, Rob (Diane) Marshall and Allen Marshall. Cherished grandmother of Grace. Devoted daughter of the late Ida (late Robert) Rist and the late William Venhuizen. Dear sister of Betty (late John) Mooi and the late Claire...

November 22, 2024

Paul Z. Sobiski, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Janet C. Sobiski, nee Lacaille. Loving father of Linda (Thomas) Krajewski and Paul (Elizabeth) Sobiski. Cherished grandfather of Grant Krajewski, Dana (Derrick) Swyndroski and Katie (Bill) Schmidt. Dear brother of Ronald Sobiski, Veronica Schiro and the late Marion Sobiski, Doris Dornhecker, Laverne Woelfel, Carol Jensen, Charlie...

November 21, 2024

Jean Heersema, nee Beukema, age 97, beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Heersema and the late Harold Cooper. Loving mother of Bonnie (Steve) Hoffmann, Ida (Mike) Walsh, Nelayne (late Parry) Griffiths, the late John Cooper and step-mother of Sandra (Jim) Agema and Karen Heersema. Cherished grandmother of Carrie McNamara, Katie (Emilio) Guitierrez, Lindsey (Vince) Bellik, Jeanne (Jim) Beamer, Heather...

November 19, 2024

Jodi was kind and fun-loving person with a free spirit. She was a single mom and raised her son Tyler. He was her world. Even through her own struggles she always wanted the best for Tyler. She was popular with his friends and always welcomed them and loved feeding them all. She became lovingly known as “Mama Bear”. Jodi grew...

November 17, 2024

ROSEMARY SCHLESSER

(NOVEMBER 29, 1947 - NOVEMBER 17, 2024)

Rosemary Schlesser, 76 of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away at 1:14 am, Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Visitation Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 4:00 - 9:00 pm, at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois. Funeral services Thursday, November 21,...

November 17, 2024

Hermine C. Cannon nee Grabenhofer, 99. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Thomas F. Cannon (2005) for over 60 wonderful years. Dear daughter of the late Tobias and Hermina (nee Pfiff) Grabenhofer. Much loved Mom to Cindy (Paul) Childers, Tom (Debbie) Cannon, and the late Craig (the late Debra) Cannon. Dearest Nana to Tommy Cannon and Kristen (fiancé...

November 17, 2024

James Andrew Tabor was born on February 15, 1951 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter Andrew Tabor and Antoinette Hilda Tabor (nee Procopio). Beloved husband of 43 years to Patricia Tabor (nee Rudolph). Treasured father “Pops” of James, Nicholas (Elizabeth), Anthony (Kimberly), Joseph (Elisa), Angela (Christopher) Lappa, and Michael (Abbey) Tabor. Cherished grandfather “Papa” of Taylor, Brianna,...

November 14, 2024

Lynne Kay Wiegers, nee Bandringa, age 80, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Bernard "Bernie" Wiegers (2023). Loving mother of Brian, Craig (Deborah), Brett (Nancy), Tammy Marek, Trisha (Wayne) Boss and David (Torie). Cherished grandmother of Casey (Andrew) Kowitz, Abby (Alex) Freitag; Amanda (Nicolas) Novacek, Kadee (Simon) Summers, Nathan, Justin, Brandon, Daniel Wiegers; Vincent and Joseph Marek; Liz...

November 14, 2024

Daniel J. Finn, age 45, beloved son of Ann (nee Brand) and the late Mike Finn. Loving brother of Michael (Karen) Finn and Kevin Finn. Proud uncle of Adam and his Godson Michael. Dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Dan was very proud of his Irish heritage. He was a sports enthusiast and particularly enjoyed cheering on the White...

November 14, 2024

Alberta "Bubs" Toppen, nee Beukinga, age 97, beloved wife of the late Henry (1987). Loving mother of Sue Ann (late Ronald) Kim, Patti (Mark) Saeger, Jeff Toppen, and Tim (Mary) Toppen. Cherished grandmother of Susan Kim (Harlan) Snyder; Adam (Aleta) Saeger; Elizabeth (Gerardo) Rodriguez, Jacob (Alyssa) Toppen, Megan Toppen, Cody Toppen; Maxwell (Kelly) Toppen, Gabe (Brittany) Toppen and Samuel Toppen....

November 13, 2024

Erling Ouwerkerk, nee Van Meeteren, age 85, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Louis P. Ouwerkerk (2022). Loving mother of Ragnar (Kimberly) Ouwerkerk and Desiree (Richard) Overzet. Cherished Oma of Danielle Overzet, Richard (Kortney) Overzet, Breanna Overzet, Nicolaas (fianceé Anne) Ouwerkerk, Tiffany (Matthew) Boss, Makayla Ouwerkerk and Jaden Ouwerkerk. Dearest Great-Oma of Grayden Overzet and Coleson Overzet. Dear...

November 13, 2024

Lola M. Husayko, nee Christy, 101 years old, beloved wife of 59 years to the late Maurice “Moose” Husayko (2005). Loving mother of Bob (Elaine) and Ed (Robin). Cherished grandmother of Christy (Ruben) Meraz, Diane (Shane) Martin, and Kailin (Brian Alexander) Husayko. Adored great-grandmother of Madison and Paige Martin; Henry and Oliver Alexander. Dear sister of the late Sue (the...

November 10, 2024

Paul Munoz, age 57, loving father of Nicole J. Munoz and Paul R. Munoz. Beloved son of Shirley (Paul) Velasquez and Paul (Elaine) Munoz. Dearest brother of Mark (Tammy) Munoz, late Lynn Munoz, Angella Munoz and Ronald Munoz. Dear uncle of Mark, Ashley, Amber, Rebecca, Anthony, Alexis, Madison and Jessica. Dearest great-uncle of eight nieces and one nephew. Paul had...

November 9, 2024

James L. Nesbitt, age 75, cherished husband of Carol, nee Ruebe. Loving father of Jenifer Nesbitt. Dear brother of the late William Nesbitt and the late Thomas Nesbitt. Jim was very active. He enjoyed swimming, scuba diving, bike riding, camping and bird watching. He was a talented handyman and mechanic who could repair anything. He enjoyed watching movies--especially westerns--and listening...

November 9, 2024

Beverly Brouwer, nee Ipema, age 71, beloved wife for 51 years to Edward G. Brouwer. Loving mother of Tina (Timothy) Bruinius, Bryan (Catherine) Brouwer, Nathan (Melissa) Brouwer, Dawn (James) Sellers, Adam Brouwer, the late Edward Brouwer and the late Craig Brouwer. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Zoe (Joshua), Benjamin (Shelby), Craig, Aiden, Noah, Reese, Devyn and Ian. Dearest great-grandmother of four....

November 8, 2024

Karen A. Gangwer, 67, (suddenly) of Oak Forest, passed away Friday, November 8th at South Suburban Hospital. Loving mother of; Brian Luth (Connie), Katherine Gangwer, step-son Billy Leach, the late Jackie and the late Christina. Beloved daughter of her late parents John Luth and Catherine (nee Jeffords). Devoted sister of; Donna (late Steve) Barkley, John Luth (Iris), the late...