Obituaries

June 19, 2018

Florence Catherine Kiwior, nee Marozas, age 94, beloved wife of the late Adam S. Kiwior (2000). Loving mother of Christine (Jack) Terretta, Kenneth and the late Dennis (the late Roedetta) and the late Mark (Trisha). Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 14. Visitation Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Prayer Service 10:30 a.m. at Colonial...

June 17, 2018

Mary Ellen Kular, age 77.

Beloved wife of the late Leon Kular.

Loving mother of Susan (Anthony) Soja, Leo Kular, (Kris Kular).

Cherished grandmother of Alison, Kevin, Matthew, Jason, Josh, Zack and great grandmother of Aidan, Bentley and Bailey.

Devoted sister of Ruth Ann (Gregory) Jackson, John (Jackie) Durrant and the...

June 17, 2018

David N. Pedersen, age 58, US Army Veteran, loving brother of Craig Pedersen and Nada (John Hodel) Pedersen. Devoted son of the late Shirley Pedersen and the late Ronald Pedersen. Dearest nephew of Lauretta Kimball and Donna Anderson. Dear cousin of many. Dave was his happiest when he was riding his Harley. A time of fellowship with family and friends...

June 16, 2018

Garcia

Andrea Naomi Garcia, age 23.

Beloved daughter of Lisa Garcia-Polezoes and the late Gerardo Garcia.

Loving sister of Lazaro Garcia, Gloria Garcia, Jerry Garcia, Lia (Ben) Pierce, Dell Garcia, Gerardo Garcia and Olivia Garcia.

Dear niece, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Saturday July 7th 3-9pm witha...

June 16, 2018

Elizar O. Baste RN, M.D. and MPH. Age 61.  Registered Nurse, Anesthesiologist and Masters Degree in Public Health.

Beloved husband of Chona Baste (nee Puray) for 33 years.

Loving father of Chenee RN, M.D., Charisse RN, M.D., Choleen RN and Eli Nathan RN.

Dear brother of 13 brothers and sisters.

Devoted...

June 16, 2018

Robert D. Remes, age 63, beloved husband for 28 years to Angela, nee Disabato. Loving father of Amber (Blake) Remes and the late Jay (fiancée Sara) Remes. Cherished grandfather of Noah and Hanah. Dear brother of Michael Remes and Daniel Remes. Fond brother-in-law of Skip (Annette) Disabato, Brenda (Robert) Rzeszutko, Valerie Disabato and Linda (Bob) Vogl. Dearest uncle of many...

June 15, 2018

Michael T. Wirtz, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness, on June 15, 2018. He was born to Robert and Mary (Purtill) Wirtz on November 18, 1962. He is survived by his mother and father, Robert and Mary Wirtz; a brother and his wife, Robert and Cindy Wirtz and his two sisters and their...

June 14, 2018

Patricia E. "Patsy" Paholke (nee Garner), age 47.

Beloved wife of Jeffrey Paholke.

Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Barbara Garner (nee Glynn).

Loving sister of Ed (Judy) Garner and Kathleen (Larry) Alcantar.

Dear aunt to David Alcantar, Matthew Kronsbein, Calyn Garner, Adam Alcantar, Emma Garner, Gwen Garner, Ariana Alcantar,...

June 12, 2018

Edward Prange, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Veteran and avid Cubs fan, reunited now in heaven with his best friend and wife of 60 years, Lynn Prange, nee Knott (2005). Loving dad of Ed Jr. (Karen) Prange, Joyce (Bob) Quinn and Richard (Rosemary) Prange. Devoted grandpa of Laurie (Tommy) Webster, Jeff (Audra) Prange, Matthew (Kelly) Quinn, Sarah (Thomas) Kowal, Jennifer...

June 12, 2018

Marilyn Therese "Aunt Bunny" Smith, nee Pacewic, age 57, passed away June 12, 2018, at her home in Las Vegas, NV. Former longtime resident of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Steven Smith, Orland Fire Protection District, Retired. Loving daughter of the late Richard and LaVerne Pacewic. Dear sister of Jean, Karen and John. Cherished aunt of Amanda, Nicole, Stacy,...

June 11, 2018

Martin J. "Marty" Kuiken, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018 at his home in Flossmoor, IL. Beloved husband for 55 years to Berdy, nee Gritter. Loving father of Kristy (Bob) Gill and Karla (Don) Mentgen. Cherished grandfather of Shane (Stephanie) Emaus, Josh (Courtney) Gill, Tyler (fiancée Melanie) Gill, Sam Emaus, Alex (fiancée Gina) Gill and Zach Gill....

June 10, 2018

Lue Ann Malia, nee Herman, age 62. Originally from Lemont, current longtime resident of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife and best friend of Steven Malia for 25 years. Loving mother of Jody (Nick) Ritter and Thomas (Amanda) Schuldt. Proud grandmother of two: Shylan and Emmelynn Ritter. Devoted daughter of Josephine Herman and the late George Herman. Dear sister of Jackie (Ralph)...

June 8, 2018

Edith L. "Edie" Ballin, nee Vander Wall, age 72, beloved wife for 43 years to Sanford Ballin. Devoted daughter of the late Dick and Effie Vander Wall. Loving sister of Effie (Ken) Westrom and the late Lambert (Shirley) Vander Wall, Theresa Vander Wall and Anna (late Ken) Trainor. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, June 12, 2018...

June 8, 2018

Jennie Iwema, nee Voss, age 88, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Henry "Ike" Iwema (2015). Loving mother of June (Jan) VanderLeest, John (Maria), Grace (Bill) Schaafsma, Mary (Ken) Buys, Sharon (Michael) Tafoya, Henry Jr. (Ardythe), Paul, and Christine (Jim) Buiter. Dear mother-in-law of the late Paul Powers. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 32. Fond sister...

June 7, 2018

Knight

Kimie Knight (nee Yosihara).

Beloved wife of the late James Thomas Knight.

Loving mother of Agnes (Harald) Oberth, Louise (Dave) Moorman, Poleet (Paul) Stout, Robert (Nancy) Knight, Linda (Patrick) Kwiate, William (Jean) Knight, and Richard (Eileen) Knight.

Cherished grandmother of Bill Oberth, Laura Oberth, Michael Oberth, Robert Oberth, Peter Oberth,...

June 6, 2018

Faldzinski

Kimberly Ann Faldzinski (nee Urbanski)

Beloved wife of Gilbert W. Faldzinski.

Loving mother Michael-Kevin (Jeanne), and Kelly (Tim) Duncan.

Cherished grandmother of Brynlee, and Blake Faldzinski.

Devoted sister of Robin Kristovich.

Funeral Service Saturday June 23rd at The Maher Funeral Home (17101 S. 71st Ave. Tinley...

June 6, 2018

Donna J. Girnus, nee Nichol, age 73, beloved wife of Gerald A. Girnus. Loving mother of Ann (Robert) Lorz, Katharine (Keith) Stevens and Charles (Cathleen) Touranjeau. Dear step-mother of Andrew (Blythe) Girnus and Benjamin (Corey) Girnus. Cherished grandmother of Staci, Allison, Jacob (Julia), Olivia, Joseph, Keira and Julianne. Dear sister of the late Victoria Abbey. Retired from Great Beginnings Hair...

June 3, 2018

Mark B. Kranz, age 62.

Lifetime member and Junior Vice President of the Men's Auxiliary VFW Post 2791 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Rose Kranz (nee Munari) for 34 years.

Loving father of Jeremy and Katie Kranz.

Cherished Papa of Lily.

Dear brother of Sharon Jones, Susan Remily, Tom...

June 3, 2018

Richard A. Huffman Jr., age 54, suddenly taken from us, beloved son of Barbara and the late Richard A. Huffman, Sr. (2018). Loving brother of Steve, Ken (Andrea), and Mark (Londen). Loved by his longtime girlfriend Stacy McGuire. Dearest uncle of Travis, Richie, Mckinley, Arnaldo (Jill), and Andrea. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Monday, June 25, 2018...

June 3, 2018

Walter S. "Wally" Pilewski, age 91, US Army Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 59 years to Joyce, nee Kessler. Loving father of Kathleen (Michael) Cech. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Kevin and Emily. Survived by his sisters Charlotte Stemke and Dolores Wojtysiak. Preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Retired from...