Obituaries

Ronald Macek

October 13, 2017

Ronald S. Macek, age 74, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia, nee Sanko. Loving father of Michael and Steven. Cherished grandfather of Xander, Dylan, Alexis and Andrew. Fond brother of Gerald Macek and Sandra (late Thomas) Clark. Dear brother-in-law of Michele (Carey) Monaghan and Mary Carol (Kenneth) Alexander. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

James Yetter

October 10, 2017

James “Jim” John Yetter entered his eternal rest on October 10, 2017 at his home and now his faith has been made sight (Hebrews 4:9). He was preceded in death by his two sons, Joseph (2002) and Timothy (2000) who are in the presence of fullness of joy (Psalm16:11), and a sister, Jeanette Wagner (2010). Jim was a US Army...

John Bilski

October 8, 2017

John S. Bilski, age 80, US Army Veteran, beloved friend and companion of Pat. Dear brother and uncle. Retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Visitation at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Good Shepherd...

Shirley Meeder

October 7, 2017

Shirley A. Meeder, nee Mensik, age 85, of Crestwood, IL formerly of South Holland, IL. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Roy H. Meeder (2012). Loving mother of Dr. Lee Meeder and Brad (Connie) Meeder. Cherished grandmother of Briana (Jason) Gabehart, Kyle (Ashley), Eric (Traci), Drake (Dilyara), Kiersten and Mariah Meeder and the late Ara Leanne Meeder. Dearest...

Scott Bova

October 5, 2017

Scott Walter Bova, age 63, loving and proud father of Caryn (Ramon) Jimenez, Connie (Matthew) Cunningham, Phillip (Amy) Bova and Steven (Jessica) Bova, passed away October 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished "Big Grandpa" of Alex, Leah and Taylor. Friend and former husband of Deborah Bova, nee DeBruyn. Best brother ever...

Baby Boy Lorenzo M. Mckillip

October 4, 2017

Services private

Henrietta King

October 4, 2017

Henrietta "Dolly" King, nee Noorlag, age 89. Loving mother of John (Christine) King, Michael (Anita) King, Mary (Joseph) Vaclavik and the late Maurice King. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Vasso) King, Julie (Andrew) Creagh; Jason (Victoria) King, Douglas King, Kathleen King (Matthew Berry); Joseph (Manesa) Vaclavik Jr., Rena (fiancé Marc Boese) Vaclavik and Jill Vaclavik. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Fond sister...

Patricia Ann Singer

October 3, 2017

Singer

Patricia Ann Singer, age 87.

Beloved wife of the late Walter Joseph Singer.

Loving mother of Walter (Judy), Loreen (Jeff), Barbara (Larry) and Diane (Jim).

Cherished grandmother of Kim (Michael), Andy (Jessica), Lindsay, Lauren (Keith), Daniel, Kaitlyn, Justin and great grandmother of Brandon, Rob, Tori, Michael, Paige, Tyler, Alyssa and...

Jean M. Palermo

September 30, 2017

Palermo

Jean M. Palermo (nee Impecchia), age 92, of Orland Park.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Palermo.

Services Pending

Lawrence Johnson

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...

William F. Burke

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,...

Jacob Marquez

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...

Mary Ban

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...

Nathaniel John Bauer

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...

Oliver Moon

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...

George Kleber

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...

Lois Vandercook

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...

Grace A. (Glazewski) Gidley

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...

Fairy Maxwell

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...

Joseph Trotta

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,...