Obituaries

September 29, 2017

Lawrence W. "Larry" Johnson, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Rot. Loving stepfather of John (Terion) Kravarik, Jason Kravarik and Carl Wodrich. Cherished grandfather "papa" of Christian and Taylor. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. Retired area manager at Nabisco with over 40 years...

September 28, 2017

Burke

William F. Burke, age 79.

Veteran U.S. Army Reserve.

Beloved husband of June Burke (nee Schilling) for 60 years.

Loving father of Kevin (Jan), Brian (Pat), Bill (Donna), Janet, Jean, Jim (Becky) and Dan (Laura) Burke.

Proud grandfather Ryan (Lauren), Eric, Lauren (Connor) Williams, Amie, Carol (Jason) Williams,...

September 28, 2017

Jacob Dean Marquez, age 25, beautiful and cherished son of Karen (Joe) Vanella and Dean (Michelle) Marquez. Loving brother of Aubrie (Alex) Taylor and Alyssa (Chris) Reynolds. Devoted uncle of Trenton. Treasured grandson of Daniel and late Mary Marquez and Robert and Geri Ghiselin. Beloved nephew and cousin of many. Jake’s contagious smile and caring spirit will never be forgotten...

September 28, 2017

Mary A. Ban, (nee Ksiazek), age 82, late of Orland Park, passed away September 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Fred M. Ban. Loving mother of Fred A. (Joann) Ban and James E. Ban. Cherished grandmother of Martin, Devan and Ian. Devoted great grandmother of the late Ryan James. Dear sister of Theresa Olszewski and Aloysius (Rose) Ksiazek. Fond...

September 26, 2017

Bauer

Nathaniel John Bauer, age 19.

Beloved son of  Jodie (nee Adcock) and John (Karen) Bauer.

Loving brother of Mark (Christine), Phillip, Lindsey (Jim) Grimes, Ryan, Alyssa (Mark) Hansen.

Cherished uncle to Andrew Bauer, Jackson and Brooklyn Grimes.

Dear grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation...

September 26, 2017

Oliver J. "Bud" Moon, age 85, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Sorrels (2014). Loving father of Laura Jester and Carol (Rick) Watters. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Matt) Easoz, Brian Watters, George Jester III and Austin Jester. Fond brother of Leta Ambors and Marjorie Ashley. Visitation Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. with...

September 26, 2017

George G. Kleber, age 68, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband of 43 years to the late Suzanne G., nee Stolarek. Loving father of Ronald (Lisa) Kleber and Randall (Julie) Kleber. Cherished grandfather of Austin, Emma, Autumn and April; Caylee, Cora, Chloe, and Carter. Fond brother of the late Sylvia (Robert) Bytnar, the late Joanne Kleber and the late Andrew...

September 25, 2017

Lois Vandercook, nee Neumann, age 82, beloved wife of the late Peter Vandercook (2006), the former Fire Chief of the Flossmoor Fire Department. Survived by her sisters Shirley and Joan and preceded in death by her brother Donald. Fond aunt of Karen (Duane) Taylor and family. Loving "mother" of her beloved cat, Calico. Resident and member of Silver Lake Condominium...

September 24, 2017

Grace A. Gidley (nee Glazewski), age 72.

Beloved wife of Thomas C. Gidley for 47 years.

Loving mother Thomas (Dawn), Joseph, John and Robert Gidley.

Cherished grandmother of Kylie and Isaac.

Dear sister of John (Barbara) Glazewski.

Devoted aunt to many.

Retired from Oosterbaan & Sons painting...

September 24, 2017

Fairy B. Maxwell, nee Manning, age 84, beloved wife of Richard J. Maxwell and the late Bobby E. Pearson. Loving mother of the late Lori (Bill) Miston and cherished grandmother of Billy Miston. Dear step-mother of Ellen (Charles) DeMeyer, the late Thomas Maxwell, and Elizabeth Zioncheck. Dearest step-grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister of the late Glenwood...

September 23, 2017

Joseph J. "Joe the Barber" Trotta, age 84, U.S. Korean War Veteran serving with the Special Category Army Reassigned with Air Force (SCARWAF). Beloved husband of the late Eleanor J. Trotta, nee Burrafato. Loving father of Joanne (Joseph) Madonia, Mary Louise (Peter) Turek and Jeanne (Royd) Roberts. Cherished grandfather of Angela (Daniel), Christina (Tadas), Joe (Lindsey), Joe (Sarah), Tony, Peter,...

September 23, 2017

Clara Evelyn "Clare" Smith, nee Smit, of Palos Heights, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Beloved wife of Andrew Lawrence "Larry" Smith. Loving mother of Steve (Eric) Smith and Jill (David) Knibbe. Proud grandmother of Laura Knibbe and Jaclyn (David) Hollinger. Loving great-grandmother of Noah and Ryan Hollinger. Dearest sister of Jenny Staat, Robert (late Judy) (late...

September 23, 2017

Barbara Sapulich, nee Barczak, age 87, beloved wife of 58 years to the late George Sapulich (2013). Loving mother of Mary Anne Sapulich and Joseph (Cathy) Sapulich. Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Sarah. Dear sister of the late Edmund Barczak, Cecilia DeWitt, Adela Rucinski, Raymond Barczak, and Evelyn Seliga. As a young girl Barbara had always wanted to become a...

September 20, 2017

Marie "Kris" Stalcup-Holland, nee Malewski, age 72, late of Mesa, AZ formerly of Elmwood Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Holland. Loving mother of Joseph Wayne Stalcup. Cherished grandmother of Maddyn. Devoted daughter of Anna Malewski. Dear sister of Danell Malewski-Chmura. Retired long-time employee of Illinois Tool Works with over 30 years of service. Out of town private...

September 20, 2017

The Reverend Walter Ledogar was called to glory on September 20. Walter was born May 21, 1938, in Newark, NJ, the eldest child of the late Walter and late Helen Ledogar, née Stumpf. Walter was the beloved husband of the late Carol Ledogar, née Crane. Loving father of Mark (Julie) and Paul (Gwynn Witt). Dear brother to Jeanne Deacon (and...

September 20, 2017

Dorothy M. Craven, nee Shoop, age 93, beloved wife for 63 years to Robert M. Craven. Loving mother of William (Patty) Craven and the late Patricia Genardo. Cherished grandmother of Jenell Genardo, Jorie (Keith) Kulczak, John (Kim) Genardo, Wendy Craven, and Rob (Kelly) Craven. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of Ron (Fran) Milne and the late Gladys (late Leonard)...

September 19, 2017

Rivera

Celso R. Rivera, age 76, of Oak Forest.

Beloved husband of Francisca (nee Lopez) for 59 years.

Loving father of JoAnn (Kevin) Kratowicz, Maritza (Raymond) Muino, Diane (Refugio) Alarcon, Celso (Mildred) Rivera.

Cherished grandfather of Frances Diane (Raymond) Roldan, Sasha I. Perez, Gilberto R. (Jessica)  Molina Jr., Jessica Marie Rivera,...

September 19, 2017

John A. Cernick, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Isabella, nee Fontana. Loving father of Paula (Guido) DiDomenico, John (Pam) Cernick and Marguerite Crudo. Cherished grandfather of Anthony (Jeanne) DiDomenico, Melissa (Mike) Seper, Paula (Paul) Zolper, Valerie Crudo, Joe Crudo and Vincent Crudo. Dearest great-grandfather of Guido and Luca. Preceded in death by three...

September 19, 2017

Monica M. Kreten, nee Ames, age 97, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Matthew J. Kreten (2001). Loving mother of Sharon (Keith) Grill, Betsy (Dan) O'Driscoll and the late Joseph (Shirley "Bunny") Kreten. Cherished grandmother of 21. Much loved great-grandmother of 40. Dearest great-great-grandmother of four. Dear friend of the late Betty and Joe Farrell. Visitation at Colonial...

September 17, 2017

Donald E. Cleland, Sr., age 99, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Husband of Evelyn Dwyer Cleland and beloved husband for 52 years to the late Catherine Virginia, nee Grove (1999). Loving father of Dr. Donald Jr. (Susan) and Cheryll (Dave) Weakley. Proud grandfather of Andrew Cleland, Daniel Weakley, Amanda Cleland, Rachel (Sean) Shumard and Alex (Sara) Cleland. Dearest great-grandfather of Teagan...