Obituaries

Dr. George Dejong

April 8, 2018

Dr. George A. DeJong, age 100, of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Agnes DeJong, nee Van Soest. Loving father of Shirley (Dr. Ronald) Stavinga, Judy (late John) Van Vossen, and Bruce (Diane) DeJong. Devoted grandfather of Nina (J.D. Schreiber) Stavinga, Jon (Ana Miliauskas) Van Vossen, Karl (Meghan) Van Vossen, Anne...

Corinne T. Sullivan-Grohovena

April 7, 2018

Sullivan-Grohovena

Corinne T. Sullivan-Grohovena, age 53.

Beloved wife of James Grohovena for 30 years.

Cherished mother of Jacalyn and Madalyn.

Loving sister of John Sullivan, Peggy (Tom) Glynn, Terry Sullivan (Sue Killrakis), Nancy (Kevin) Glynn, Marilyn (John) McDonald, Mary Ellen (Roy) Metcalf, Sherry (Jim) Kamenjarin and Michael (Sue) Sullivan.

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Michael F. Lindgren

April 7, 2018

Lindgren

Michael F. Lindgren, age 56.

Beloved husband of Kim Lindgren (nee O'Brien) for 25 years.

Cherished father of Michael, Emma and Grace Lindgren.

Loving son of Gilbert and Barbara Lindgren (nee McGurn).

Devoted brother of Gilbert, Robert (Annmarie) Lindgren and Richard Lindgren.

Dear uncle, cousin and...

Kokilaben Natubhai Desai

April 6, 2018

Services private

Elizabeth Schmidt

April 2, 2018

Elizabeth Schmidt, age 51.

Loving fiance of Jimmy Ashley.

Beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Sr and  Patricia Schmidt.

Dearest sister of the late Kenneth Schmidt Jr.

Fond sister-in-law of Emma Schmidt.

Dear aunt to Megan Schmidt. Also survived by many other family members and friends.

Memorial...

Norman Hawker

April 2, 2018

Norman J. “Skip” Hawker, US Army Korean War Veteran, age 85, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away at his winter home in Apache Junction, AZ on April 2, 2018. Beloved husband for 65 years to Katherine “Kay”, nee Gester. Loving father of Karin (Jeff) Floyd and Joseph (Dee) Hawker. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Jayme) Hawker and Justin (Heather) Hawker; and...

James E. Kane

April 1, 2018

James E. Kane, age 61.

Beloved son of the late William and Maryetta Kane (nee Walsh).

Loving brother of William Kane, Mary Ann (Philip) Gasparac, Patricia (James) McLaughlin and the late Nancy VanderVeen.

Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Services private

Herbert De Ruiter

April 1, 2018

Herbert A. "Herb" De Ruiter, age 84, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years to Rosemary, nee Belstra. Loving father of Michael (Kerri) De Ruiter and Rev. Steven (Tara) De Ruiter. Cherished grandfather of Alison, Nathan, Caleb, Viktor, and Alice. Dear brother of Grace (late Art) Vander Aa, Ben De Ruiter, late Viola (late Bill) Kuipers, late...

Geraldine Marie (Kopec) Borgman

March 29, 2018

Geraldine Marie Borgman (nee Kopec), age 80.

Loving mother of Kim (Mark) Witek, Mark (Judy) Clemens and Kerri Borgman (David Wright).

Cherished grandmother Jennifer (Mike) Vieu, Kathleen (Nick) Gross and Michael Clemens and great grandmother of Matthew, Madelyn and Jacob Vieu.

Devoted sister of Richard (Barbara) Kopec, Robert (Joan) Kopec and Stanley (Butch)...

Nancy Stirpe

March 29, 2018

Nancy A. Stirpe, nee Bess, age 81, beloved wife of the late Francis Stirpe. Loving mother of Donna (Jim) Fults, Karen Stirpe and Marcia (Bill) Zeller. Cherished grandmother of Cassandra (Brandon) Senavitis. Faithful companion to her cat Hercules. Nancy enjoyed family vacations in Las Vegas and spending time with family. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

James Floyd

March 27, 2018

James Patrick "Pat" Floyd, age 70, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Margaret "Robin", nee Winter. Loving father of Jim (Jamie) Floyd and Matt (fianceé Caitlin) Floyd. Cherished grandfather of Quinn Floyd and Linda Floyd. Dear brother of Gary (late Patricia), Mickey (Chuck) Gibbons, Rose (Bill) Nelsen, Richard (Laura), Neal (Joanne), Peggy (Gary) Fuit, Jeff (Karin),...

Joan Hanson

March 27, 2018

Joan W. Hanson, nee Wolcott, age 86, beloved wife of the late George Hanson. Loving mother of Sandra (Robert) Kucharski, James (Lori) Weir and Claudia (Richard) Hesslau. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Elizabeth, Jonathan (Allison) and Matthew Kucharski; Ryan and Brandon Hesslau and Amber (Chris) Schnepp. Dearest great-grandmother of Thomas Jonathan. Dear sister of Claude (late Dorothy) Wolcott and the late...

Dan Franco

March 26, 2018

Dan Franco, age 88 of East Hazel Crest Illinois and formerly of  South Chicago passed away Monday evening March 26th peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of Jennie Nee Fernandez for over 66 years. Proud father of Cindy Lenahan (Mike Abegg), Gloria Garcia, and Denise (Brian) Pieczynski.  Loving grandpa of Anthony, Eric, Mark, Zachary...

Wanda Bernita Thurbush

March 26, 2018

Thurbush

Wanda Bernita Thurbush, age 79.

Beloved wife of Harold Wayne Thurbush for 58 years.

Loving mother of Debra (Jeffrey) White, Diana (James) Manock, Kimberly Thurbush and Mark (Claire) Thurbush.

Cherished grandmother of Daniel Manock, Nora Thurbush, Samuel Manock, Molly White, Reid Thurbush and Blaine Thurbush.

Devoted daughter of...

Randall Mitchell

March 25, 2018

Randall E. "Randy" Mitchell Jr., age 83, beloved husband for 57 years to Janice, nee Singelman. Loving father of Clayton, Jeff (Bill Schmitt), Christine (Matt) Keim, and the late Scott Randall (Kelli) Mitchell. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell Keim, Jennifer Keim, Derek Mitchell and Kevin Mitchell. Dearest great-grandfather of Aurelia Keim. Longtime member and performer for the Palos Village Players. Family...

Janice Donato

March 25, 2018

Janice L. Donato, nee Klein, age 70, beloved wife for 50 years to James V. Donato. Loving mother of Janelle (Larry) Lenza, Jim (Kim), Jeff (Andrea) and Joseph (Shannon) Donato. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Ryan, Jenna, Jimmy, Anthony, Gianna and Haleigh. Dearest sister of Charlene (Tom) Janowiak and William Sr. (Linda) Klein. Dear sister-in-law of many. Loved by many nieces...

Michael Janisch

March 25, 2018

Michael J. Janisch, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Juanita, nee Marshall. Loving father of Karen Janisch and Linda Janisch. Dearest brother of the late Frank (Stella) and the late Ann (late John) Valentine. Dear brother-in-law of Evelyn (John) Ruff and the late David Marshall. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Beverly Wimmer

March 24, 2018

Beverly G. Wimmer, nee Thompson, age 84, beloved wife for 67 years to John. Loving mother of John D. Wimmer, Cheryl (James) McLaughlin and Lisa (David) White. Cherished grandmother of Jim (Gina) McLaughlin, Matt (Katie) McLaughlin, Jennifer (Jim) Kaczmarcyzk, Jon (Heather) Bomba, Steven Bomba and Nora Bomba. Dearest great-grandmother to six great-grandsons: James, Will, Max, Leo, John and Danny. Fond...

Kevin Michael Sherry

March 23, 2018

Kevin Michael Sherry 47 of Hickory Hills formerly of Genoa Illinois, passed away suddenly and at peace Friday morning March 23rd at home in Hickory Hills.The Beloved son of Dixi and the late Mike Sherry. Dearest brother of Diane (Craig) Mankowski. Loving uncle of Emily and Sean and fond nephew of many. Kevin was always and forever attentive to...

George Edward Findorff

March 22, 2018

Findorff

George Edward Findorff, age 71, of Crete IL.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam War.

Devoted son of the late George N and Evelyn Findorff  (nee Trusty).

Dear brother of Timothy (Valentina) Findorff.

Committal Service and Military Honors Tuesday April 3rd 2018 11:00am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.