Obituaries

June 25, 2018

Barbara L. Grimberg, nee Kuiper, age 64, beloved wife for 34 years to Kenneth R. Grimberg. Loving mother of Kevin (Tiffany) Grimberg and Laura (Jeremy) Ooms. Cherished grandmother of Owen Ooms and Alice Grimberg. Devoted daughter of Fennetta Kuiper Stoub and the late Sidney Kuiper. Fond sister of Theresa (Len) Boer and the late Howard (Dorie) Kuiper. Dearest aunt and...

June 23, 2018

Marilyn G. Baar, nee Van Zeelt, age 86, beloved wife for 57 years to the late George R. Baar (2009). Loving mother of Randall (Kathi), Keith (Jane), Timothy (Sandra) and Ken (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Jodi (Scott) Cipov, Jessica (Greg) Zitlal, Andrew Baar, Kathryn Baar, Lucky Baar, April Baar, Francisco Macedo, Craig (Suzi) Miller and Kelly Hallars (Randy Serbin). Much...

June 22, 2018

Lopez

Nicholas A. Lopez, age 38.

Beloved son of Anthony & Diana Lopez (nee Pietkiewicz).

Loving husband of Melissa Legacy.

Cherished father of Hailey, Alex, Gianna and Dustin.

Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Saturday 3-9pm with a Funeral Service at 7:30pm at the Maher...

June 21, 2018

Michael A. "Pudge" Vigna, age 53.

Stationary Engineer Local 399.

Devoted son of the late Frank & Helen Vigna (nee Elia).

Beloved brother of Caroline (Michael) Kanalas and Leonard (Laura) Vigna.

Loving uncle of Anthony and Frank Kanalas.

Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Friday...

June 21, 2018

Gail Marie Jenrich, nee Bottomley, age 71, wife of Charles Jenrich. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Wednesday evening. Loving mother of Lisa (Jim) Ramsey, Anne (Nick) Panomitros, Sally (Terry) Cordes and former mother-in-law of Bob Clancy. Cherished grandmother of Brianna, Shannon Gail and Colleen Clancy; Sara Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Jesiah and Elissa Ramsey; and Jaclyn, Crystal, Tyler...

June 21, 2018

Albert J. Decker, age 91, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Nellie Decker (nee Rhoda) and the late Jane Van Der Vliet Decker (nee Mollema). Loving father of Sherry (Wesley) Stuart, Debbie Decker, and Patsy (Thomas) Deuter. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dearest great-grandfather of ten. Dear brother of the late Alice Kershaw and the late Jeanette Torres....

June 20, 2018

Jane Marie Look, nee Strombeck, age 96, beloved wife for 64 years to the late John H. Look (2007). Loving mother of Judith (Les) Kolodzey, James (Janet) and Jan (Wayne) Drews. Dear grandmother of Barbara (Ken) Wheaton and Joy Kolodzey; John, Anne and Kristin Look. Dearest great-grandmother of Kyle and Kayla Wheaton. Fond sister of the late Lillian (late Leo)...

June 19, 2018

John L. "Jack" Hillblom, age 57, of Naperville, IL. Loving brother of Ken (JoAnn), Bruce (Rita) and Lynda (Don) Bauch. Cherished uncle of Ken, the late Sharon, and Kevin (Aimee) Hillblom; Jeff Hillblom; and Kyle, Brad and Garrett Bauch. Dear great-uncle of seven. Devoted son of the late Evert and Dorothy Hillblom. Jack graduated from Eisenhower High School and was...

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)...