Obituaries

November 6, 2017

Rose Ridderhoff, nee Talsma, age 95, of Palos Heights, IL, beloved wife of the late Frank (1986). Loving mother of Colleen (late William) Plucinski and the late Gregory Ridderhoff. Cherished grandmother of William Plucinski Jr. (fianceé Laura Duncan), Andrew Plucinski and Rhonda Alexander. Fond sister of the late Nicholas Talsma, John Talsma, George Talsma, Leonard Talsma, Lena Boersma, Jacob Talsma,...

November 6, 2017

Viola M. Kluever-Surprenant, nee Clawson, age 98, beloved wife of the late Kurt Kluever and the late Nap Surprenant. Loving mother of Marilyn (Barry) Garr, Anita (John) Zaffle, and Kurt (Chris) Kluever. Cherished grandmother of Barry (Sheila) Garr, Wendy (Brian) Oleksy, Keith (Kelly) Garr, Ken Garr, Debbie Sanow, Diana Sanow, Dale Sanow, Lynsey Kluever-Romo, Bryan (Kristina) Kluever, Danielle (Tony) Perrino,...

November 6, 2017

Laurence E. "Larry" Lamberth, age 69, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 40 years to Darlene, nee Scholtens. Loving father of Todd (Kim) Lamberth and Scott (Rosie) Lamberth. Cherished grandfather of Patrick and Allison; Joshua, Julia, Jeremy and Jonathan. Survived by several cousins. Visitation Friday, November 10, 2017, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, November 11, 2017, 12 Noon at...

November 5, 2017

Stella H. Kostelyk, nee Lubbers, passed away at her home on November 5, 2017 on her 104th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Jerry (1991). Loving mother of Lois (late John) Hendricks, Phyllis (Jerome) Kuik, James (Winny) Kostelyk, and Karen Kostelyk. Cherished grandmother of 17. Dearest great-grandmother of 36 and great-great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of the late Cora Fennema,...

November 5, 2017

Matilde Torres, nee Lugo, age 94, beloved wife of the late Sixto. Loving mother of Francisca Mercado, Miguel Angel Mercado and the late Pedro Juan Mercado. Cherished grandmother of Matilde Mercado, Angel (Susan) Contreras, Yvette (Jose) Nieves and Miguel Angel (Wema) Mercado. Dearest great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Fond sister of Ramona, Americo, Carmen and the late David, Leonore...

November 5, 2017

Rosalie K. Whalen, nee Faron, age 92, loving wife of the late John Lynch and Charles "Bud" Whalen. Stepmother of Gary and Jeff (Michelle) Whalen, and Jan Fox. Proud grandmother of 6, and great-grandmother of 4. Beloved sister of Sophie (the late Stanley) Skarson, Chester (Mildred), Ann (the late Donald) Callahan, Walter (LeAnn), Jeanne (the late Lowell) Atterberry, and the...

November 3, 2017

Norman J. "Norm" Zehner, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 66 years to Ruth, nee Ebersohl. Loving father of Cynthia Yarger. Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Dean) Webb and Sarah Yarger. Dearest great-grandfather of Jesse, Maggie and Rebecca. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, November 10, 2017, 10:00 a.m....

November 2, 2017

Richard Wallace Ethridge, age 80, beloved husband of 53 years to Jewell "Judy", nee Jones. Loving father of Eddie (Beverly) Williams, Deborah Williams and Sherlynn (Walid) Jurishi. Cherished grandfather of Richard E. Ethridge, Jadon Marie Ethridge; Jonathan Williams, Duane Williams; Daniel Jurishi, Shereen Jurishi and Murad Jurishi. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of Dorothy Mae Parker, Billy Ray Ethridge,...

November 1, 2017

Bosco-Bowman

Wendy Bosco-Bowman, age 53.

Beloved wife of Thomas Bowman.

Loving daughter of the late Sterling Bosco and Bernadette (nee Pazera).

Loving mother of Brett Rogers, Kristen Rogers. She had loving care for her husband Tom's children Jeremy Bowman, the late Shawn Bowman, Jessica (James) Scott, and also Marta Vall Llovera....

October 31, 2017

Reynolds

Roger Vincent Reynolds, age 32.

Beloved son of Judy Ann (Martin) Krause and the late Roger M. Reynolds.

Loving brother of Michelle (Scott) Baxter, John (Laura) Avery and step brother of Keshia, Kyle, and Keri.

Devoted grandson of David (Glenda) Peebles and Geraldine Piszczek and Margaret and the late Roger...

October 31, 2017

Annette R. Boersma, nee Leo, age 81, beloved wife of 60 years to the late John E. Boersma (2015). Loving mother of James (Donna) Boersma, Suzanne (Dave) James and Valerie Boss. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of John Leo and the late Elizabeth Bandstra, Frank Leo, Sr., Catherine VanderMey, Grace Woodnorth and Thomas Leo. Fond...

October 29, 2017

Patricia A. "Pat" Fusco, nee Ashby, age 86, beloved wife for 63 years to Salvatore C. "Sal" Fusco. Loving mother of James Fusco, Daniel (Laura) Fusco, Dianne (Robert) Zidek, and Phillip (Rhonda) Fusco. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Shaun, and Andrew. Visitation Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S....

October 29, 2017

Kenneth E. Bolhuis, age 66, beloved husband of 42 years to Sharon, nee Farrell. Loving father of Tina (Todd) Flesher and Kenneth J. (Allison) Bolhuis. Cherished grandfather of Cody, Dylan and Liam Flesher; Abbey, Aiden and Aaron Bolhuis. Dear friend of Nicole and grand papa of Mia. Fond brother of John (Kris) Bolhuis, Jim (Jean) Bolhuis, Beverly Bolhuis, and Betty...

October 28, 2017

Klemka

Aldona M. Klemka (nee Mazeikis), age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Klemka.

Loving mother of Angela (Michael) Jerrick, Linda (the late David) Klemka-Walden

Cherished grandmother of Andrew Jerrick.

Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Saturday November 4th 9:00am until time of...

October 24, 2017

Siegel

Matthew Sterling Siegel, age 24.

Beloved son of Julie Bosco-Siegel and Ira (Marion) Siegel.

Loving brother of Mitchell Siegel, Elizabeth Siegel and Connie (Roland) Burke.

Devoted grandson of Bernadette and the late Sterling Bosco and the late Howard and Ruth Siegel.

Dear uncle of Taylor, Brian, Jason and...

October 24, 2017

Beck

David J. Beck, age 55.

Special Olympian passed away on October 24th, 2017. A resident of Park Ridge Care Center in Park Ridge, where he received very special care at the end of his life. Bless all the caregivers. Beloved son of late Jane and Edward Beck, loving brother of Sharon, Shirley Foster, Susan...

October 23, 2017

Cervantes

Stella M. Cervantes (nee Slotowski), age 75.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Cervantes.

Loving mother  of Babette Ensing (Brian Burita) and Alan (Lisa) Cervantes.

Cherished grandmother of Collin, Riley, Kayla and Tyler.

Devoted in law of Geri (Mel) Gerard and Sue (James) Iwanski.

Dear aunt,...

October 22, 2017

Helen Irene Fefles, nee Mitchell (late Thano), passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the love and support of her family.  She is survived by her children, Tina (Clem) Hajjar, Peter (Jeanette), Merri (Sean).  Helen was blessed with loving grandchildren Elena, Billy, Eleni, Mia, Thano, Zoe and George.   She joins her father Peter and Mary Mitchell and is...

October 22, 2017

Conor J. Morrissey, age 23, beloved son of Anne (nee O'Gorman) and David Morrissey. Loving brother of Ronan, Breanne and Nolan. Treasured grandson of John and Teresa O'Gorman of Co. Clare, Ireland. Cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. Conor was always a free spirit and lived life on his terms. Now his spirit is truly free of the pains...

October 21, 2017

Flood

Kevin F. Flood, age 68, of Oak Lawn.

Died suddenly on October 21., 2017.

Loving son of the late John and Gladys (nee Rothenberg) Flood.

Devoted nephew of Michael Flood, Robert Flood,  Mary Harrell, Robert Flood and Patricia Pazerekas.

Kevin was loved more as a brother than a...