Obituaries

August 18, 2017

Donald Keith Eskildsen, passed away on August 18, 2017 at the age of 72 with his loving family by his side.

Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. Vietnam War.

Beloved father of Mike Eskildsen, John (Kristina) Robinson, Joey, Justin, and George (Erin) Eskildsen.

Devoted loving partner to Bonnie Nolan.

Cherished grandpa to Mikey...

August 18, 2017

Lillian M. Hamater, nee Kuchek, age 89, beloved wife of the late John Hamater, Sr. (1966). Loving mother of John Hamater, Jr. (Sally), Susan Stegenga Haack (James), Randall Hamater, Sr. (late Jeanette), Cheryl Spiller (James) and Karen Fitzgerald (Donald). Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 23. Dear sister of Eleanor Gilmore, Ruth Kleist Nyblom and the late Helen Vidmar...

August 17, 2017

Green

Mallory Lynn Green, age 29.

Beloved daughter of Paul and Trish (nee Wells) Green.

Cherished sister of Paul and Brittany Green (Brian Talty).

Dearest Niece of Kevin, Sharron, Ken, T, Jerry and Rita.

Fond aunt of Sophia (Goddaughter), Delayni and Farrah.

Dear cousin of Patrick and...

August 14, 2017

June Schneider, nee Berglund, age 92, beloved wife of the late William R. Schneider (2005). Loving mother of Ronald L. (Janis) and William C. (Janet). Cherished grandmother of Cathy (Joe) DiGiacomo, Sandy (Doug) Wesley, Christine (Brian) Richards, Steve Schneider, and Scott (Dave Laskowski) Schneider; Bill (Marie) Schneider, Leigh (Bill) Sterling, and Brian (fiancée Reshma) Schneider. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Visitation...

August 14, 2017

Daniel L. Kaminskas, age 90, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Josephine, nee Czajka. Loving father of Nancy (Ernest) Lemrise, Audrey (John) Conte, Lawrence (Deborah) Kaminskas and Brian (Lisa) Kaminskas. Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Tracy, Terri, Julie, Daniel, Katie, John, Jennifer and Kathryn. Dearest great-grandfather of ten. Fond brother of Virginia Bohaboy and preceded in death...

August 12, 2017

Gilmack

Corey M. Gilmack, age 26.

Beloved son of Paul Glimack (Linda Jaroszewski) and Laurie Corey.

Loving brother of Samantha.

Dear nephew of Nadine (Bill) O'Whene, Lynn (Kevin) Nealis, Scott (the late Peggy) Corey, Christy Corey, Beth (Joe) Gonzales, and Chris Corey.

Cherished grandson of Robert and the late...

August 12, 2017

Paliokaitis

Daniel B. Paliokaitis Sr., age 55.

Beloved husband of Jean Paliokaitis (DeMarco).

Loving father of Gina Marie, and Daniel Bruno Jr.

Cherished grandfather of Tylor, Zachary, Grace, Isabella, Gianna, and Ethan.

Beloved son of the late Joseph and Angeline (nee Waligora) Paliokaitis.

Devoted brother of Gloria...

August 12, 2017

Andrew Paul "Andy" Mayer, age 63, US Army Veteran of Mokena, Illinois. Beloved husband for 40 years to Judy, nee Proehl. Loving father of Jeremy Paul (Stella) Mayer, Jeffrey Scott Mayer and Joel Andrew Mayer. Cherished grandfather of Hailey Renee, Jackson Scott, Leopold Jay, Kyla Kennedy and Lillian Grace. Dear brother of Kathryn (Robert) Ingels, Ruth Mayer (James Herrero), John...

August 11, 2017

Emogene "Jean" McCabe, nee Brinegar, age 91, beloved wife of the late William G. McCabe (1994). Loving mother of Patricia (Gerry) Levenda. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Lindsey) Scerba, Nick (Kristy) Levenda, Elizabeth Levenda, and Anthony (Kelly) Levenda. Dearest great-grandmother of Luke and Samantha. Dear sister of Alice (Carl) Erwin and the late Edna (late Tony) Frascone, Ralph (Loretta) Brinegar and...

August 11, 2017

Lawrence A. "Larry" Ellis, age 81, beloved husband for 59 years to Sharon M. Ellis. Loving father of Randy (Stefanie) Ellis, Brian (Sherry) Ellis and Kimm Ellis. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Michelle), Brad, Miranda (William) Whitford, Micah, Noah, Kortney and Jordan. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey and Coralee. Fond brother of Bobbie and the late Eileen and Mel. Dear uncle of...

August 10, 2017

John H. "Jack" "Swede" "Lefty" Hanson, Jr., age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to the late Dolores M. Hanson, nee Doornbos. Loving father of Debbie (Jim) Smith and Donna (Bill) Dahlman. Cherished grandfather of Derrick (Gina) Smith, Jamie (Douglas) Okrasinski, Andrea Dahlman and Connor Dahlman. Dearest great-grandfather of Jackson, James and Emily. Dear brother of Janet (Paul Gerhardt) Capek....

August 7, 2017

Paul A. "Papa" Dell, age 75, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 52 years to Carla, nee Wojcik. Loving dad of Denise L. Dell, Michael P. Dell and the late Paul F. (Kristin) Dell. Cherished grandfather of Samantha L. Dell. Dearest brother of Kathleen Dell. Paul was a retired roofer and became a pro-fisherman in his retirement. He was also...

August 7, 2017

Iva Lee Taylor, nee Vermillion, of Orland Park, Illinois, and formerly of Morgan Park/Beverly in Chicago, Illinois, died on August 7, 2017 in the presence and comfort of her husband, Jerome F. Taylor. "Lee" was born on August 25, 1920 to the late Cecile Elva Porter and Lewis Albert Vermillion. Devoted wife of almost 73 years to Jerome F. Taylor....

August 4, 2017

Charley

Marie Charley (nee McParland), age 95, of Palos Heights IL.

Passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2017.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas Charley.

Loving sister of the late Alice McParland and the late Patricia (the late Hugh) McDonough.

Dear aunt of Michael (Donna) McDonough, Susan...

August 3, 2017

Dorothy M. King, nee Johnson, age 92, beloved wife of the late Henry King (2006). Loving mother of Kathleen (Dale) Melin and Christine (Joe) Ferrantelli. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Frances) Melin, Joel (Robin) Melin, Janelle (Ian) Estridge, Jonathan (Nikki) Melin, Jordan (Christina) Ferrantelli and Lenea (John) Apel. Dear great-grandmother of Ashley, Blake, Colton, Justin, Logan and Sawyer. Fond sister of...

August 2, 2017

Gary S. Westerman, age 67, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division Vietnam Veteran, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2017. Beloved husband for 44 years to Rene, nee Rimovsky. Loving father of Tammy (Elmer) Contreras, Terry (Rosa) Westerman, Josh (Angie) Westerman, Crystal (Tom) McDonald, Nanette (John) Fanning and Tricia Westerman. Cherished grandfather of 16. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Gary will be...

July 29, 2017

Durkin

Matthew Jude Durkin, age 47.

Passed away  as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in October 2015.

Cherished father of Madeline and Reilly Durkin.

Beloved son of Mary Kay Durkin (nee Riordan) and the late Patrick Durkin (Ret CFD).

Loving brother of Eileen (Timothy Ret...

July 28, 2017

Alice L. Gorter, nee Veldman, age 90, beloved wife of the late Jacob R. "Jake" Gorter (2015). Loving mother of Shirley (Jerry) Vos, Nancy Koedyker, Cindy (David) Groenendal and Barbara (Jerry) Pond. Cherished grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Richard (Bette) Veldman and the late Dolores (late Casey) Dykstra. Fond sister-in-law of Helen (late Lou) Stalman,...

July 27, 2017

Boblak

Steve E. Boblak age 60; passed away unexpectedly while completing his run on Vail Pass; Loving husband of Adrienne (nee Flanzer) Boblak; Dear brother of Betty (Bob) Berls and Bill (Michelle) Boblak; Fun loving uncle of Bob (Kaylin) Berls, Mary (Cory) Cosentino, Joe and Brett Boblak and Jessy Olson; Great uncle of Rosie Cosentino; Beloved nephew...

July 26, 2017

Boot

Theresa M. Boot (nee Maher), age 75.

Beloved wife of James Boot and the late Irving D. Winnie.

Loving mother of Mary (Timothy) Powers, Patricia (Patrick) Horkan, Gloria (Edward) Doudican and the late John (Michelle) Winnie.

Cherished grandmother of Becki, Ashley, Brian, Elizabeth, John, Connor, Nick, Colin, Crystal.

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