Obituaries

Elaine Tesher

December 12, 2017

Elaine L. Tesher, nee Wiziscki, age 80, beloved wife of the late Joseph (1995). Loving mother of Robert (Mary Frances) Tesher, Shelly (Mark) Brusich and Kim (K.C.) Hoppe. Cherished grandmother of Bridget, Colleen, Olivia, Kevin and Sarah Tesher; and Michael, Nicole and Rachel Brusich. Dear companion of Jack Sobbe. Treasured friend of many. Visitation Sunday, December 17, 2017, 2-7 p.m....

John V. "Jack" Neville

December 11, 2017

Neville

John Vincent "Jack" Neville, age 79.

Beloved husband of Mary Jo (Nee Reilly).

Loving father of Michael (Mona), Carol Flynn, Thomas (Susan) and Pamela (William) McNamara.

Cherished grandfather of Jack, Joe, Ryan, Billy, Marty, Molly, Olivia, Luke and Shaye.

Devoted brother of the late William Roy Neville.

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David A. Fisk

December 10, 2017

Fisk

David Allen Fisk went be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the age of 59.  David was born on October 14, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana to CW and Darlene Fisk.   He was a proud father of five amazing children and nine grandchildren.  His favorite quote was by Max Lucado, regarding Psalms 23:61 “When...

Brian J. Ambroz

December 9, 2017

Ambroz

Brian J. Ambroz, age 49.

Beloved husband of the late Kimberly (nee Randle)

Cherished father of Johnathan Ambroz and step father of Quincy Randle, Lonzetta Henderson and Lamont McKennie.

Loving brother of Duane (Tamara), Gary (Aneta) and Julie (Joe) Panozzo.

Dear uncle of Anthony, Tyler Nathan and Jacob....

Charles Luebben

December 7, 2017

Charles A. "Charlie" Luebben, age 84, of Tinley Park, beloved husband for 46 years to Diane, nee Adelitzo. Loving father of Michelle (Justin) Basso and Carrie (Mike) Schoenberg. Dearest papa of Gabriella and Alyssa. Fond brother of Dollie (the late Don) Zgieb, Shirlee Rediker and Veronica Stulgis. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, December 16, 2017, at...

Raymond I. Olson

December 3, 2017

Olson

Raymond I. Olson, age 80.

Veteran U.S. Air Force.

Beloved husband of the late Siv M. Olson (nee Anderson).

Loving father of Marie (Joe) Amendola and Karin (Joseph) Dunn.

Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Mya, Joseph, Michael, Gabriel, Noelle and Rachel.

Dear brother of Irene Lonnquist and...

Matthew Howe

December 3, 2017

Matthew J. Howe, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joanne. Loving brother of Vincent Howe, Margaret Vandiver and the late John Howe and Mary Kelly. Dear uncle of 15 nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, December 7, 2017 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL 60462....

Baby Laila Ann Beukema

December 2, 2017

Baby Laila Ann Beukema, safe in the arms of Jesus on December 2, 2017. Precious daughter of William and Amanda (Matusky) Beukema. Loving little sister of Olivia. Cherished granddaughter of Debbie and Jim Matusky and William and Karyn Beukema. Dearest great-granddaughter of Lois Daughtery and William and Tess Beukema. Dear niece and cousin of many. "If love could have saved...

Mary C. (Kelly) Hanley

December 1, 2017

Hanley

Mary C. Hanley ( nee Kelly), of Orland Hills, IL

Beloved wife of the late Eugene D. Hanley;

Loving mother of Robert (Laura) and Daniel (Traci) Hanley, Anne (Rich) Fraider, William (Kim) Hanley, Mary (Darrell) Dranter and the late Thomas Hanley;

Cherished grandmother of Nicole, TJ, Sean, Logan, Maddie, Ryan,...

Irene R. Kwiatkowski

December 1, 2017

Kwiatkowski

Irene R. Kwiatkowski (nee Gorski), age 97.

60 year resident of Oak Lawn Il.

Beloved wife of the late Chester J. Kwiatkowski.

Loving mother of Donald (Bonnie) and Patricia (Bob) Murphy.

Cherished grandmother of Rene (Ben) Herrada, Jeff (Jacqueline ) Kwiatkowski, Brian (Dawn), Kevin (Jackie), Matt (Angie) Murphy....

Alice Doogan

November 30, 2017

Alice L. Doogan, nee Nicolai, age 98, beloved wife of the late Melvin H. Doogan--former mayor of Orland Park from 1965 to 1985. Loving mother of Melvin (Roxanne) Doogan, Sallie (Bob) Shepard, Joan (Dave) Heinemann and the late Carol Englebrecht, Kathy (Vic) Sharp and baby Robert Doogan. Cherished grandmother of 16. Dearest great-grandmother of 28 and great-great-grandmother of eight. Fond...

Alice T. (Lehane) Gill

November 29, 2017

Alice T. Gill nee Lehane, resident of Evergreen Park, IL

Beloved wife of the late M. Joseph Gill;

Loving mother of Michael ( Debbie) Gill, Mary Alice Flavin, Teresa (Scott) Nordland, Jim ( the late Jennifer) Gill, Tom ( Lodi) Gill and Tracey (Rick) Disanto; Cherished grandmother of 15; Proud great-grandmother of 5; Dear sister...

Mary Elaine (Gates) Coglianese

November 29, 2017

Coglianese

Mary Elaine (nee Gates) age  67.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Coglianese for 42 years.

Loving mother of Candace Christine and Gina Lucretia (Christopher) O'Connell, Nancy Amend, Sue Sullivan, and Tommy Collins.

Cherished grandmother of Madilyn Grace, Cassidy Faith and Teagan Noel O'Connell, Ashley (Pat) Gleason, Erica Lucio...

Mark Smith

November 29, 2017

Mark W. Smith, age 61, suddenly, beloved husband for 39 years to Laura, nee Slager. Loving father of Heidi (Tim) Lavorato, Tracy (Eric) Deakins and Jeremy Smith. Devoted son of Irma Tyler Smith and the late Robert Smith. Dearest brother of Tyler (Barbara) Smith. Fond son-in-law of Doris Slager and the late Wilbur Slager. Dear brother-in-law of James (Rita) Slager,...

Richard Schultz

November 28, 2017

Richard R. "Rick" Schultz, age 63, passed away suddenly, beloved husband for 33 years to Karen, nee Puk. Loving father of Alicia (Alex), Jessica and Nicholas (Amy). Cherished grandfather of Annaleigh. Dear brother of Gene (Sandie) and Russell (Joyce). Fond son-in-law of Stanley Puk. Dearest brother-in-law of David (Sue) Puk, Laura (Sal) Guagliardo and Jason (Traci) Puk. Much loved uncle...

Howard Kooima

November 26, 2017

Howard D. Kooima, age 57, beloved husband for 30 years to Nancy, nee Basse. Loving brother of Ronald Kooima and Karen Kooima. Devoted son of the late Ann (nee Nyland) and Lewis Kooima. Dear son-in-law of Fred and Judy (nee Martin) Basse. Dearest brother-in-law of Fred Basse, Ellen (Phillip) Caputo, Michael (Jennifer) Basse and Linda (Michael) Bartholomew. Dearest uncle of...

Lucille De Gol

November 24, 2017

Lucille L. "Cece" De Gol, nee Redman, age 87, beloved wife of 65 years to Albert. Loving mother of Robert (Cheryl) De Gol. Cherished grandmother of Alanna, Joseph and Bradley. Dear sister of Eleanor Schulz and the late George, John, Fritz, Albert, Henry, Evelyn Krueger, Edith Wakefield, Mildred Vetterick and William. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday,...

Ronald J. Kehoe

November 21, 2017

Kehoe

Ronald J. Kehoe, age 79.

Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Egan) and the late Shirley (nee Wahl).

Loving father of Mark (Chris), Scott (Laura) and Kelly Kehoe.

Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Kelsey, the late Nicholas, Brian, Kevin, Alec, Mitch, Beau, Shannon, Matthew, Rachel, Grace, Jimmy and Morgan.

Loving...

Harriet Van Groningen

November 21, 2017

Harriet C. Van Groningen, nee Stuitje, age 93, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Rev. Dr. Gerard "George" Van Groningen (2014). Loving mother of Betty (Herman) Westendorp, Rev. Jerry (Sherri), Jay (Laura), John (Patti), Rev. Dr. Willis “Bill” (Connie), Beverly (Bob) Jonkman, Dave (Dawn) and Dr. Chuck (Laura). Cherished grandmother of 34. Dearest great-grandmother of 45. Fond sister...

Joanne Jicha

November 21, 2017

Joanne M. Jicha, nee Daehn, age 80, beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Joan (Glen) LeDuc. Cherished grandmother of Zachary Walter LeDuc. Dearest godmother of six. Dear sister of the late Ronald Daehn. Devoted daughter of the late William and Genevieve Daehn. Former accordion and piano teacher. Joanne loved her time as a student and member of...