Obituaries

July 25, 2017

Betty Jane Aspel, nee Squier, age 91, 53-year resident of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017 surrounded by her children and sister. Loving mother of Donna (the late David) Petersen, James Aspel, Daniel (Ursula) Aspel and Richard Aspel. Cherished grandmother of Ursula Aspel, David (Melissa) Petersen, Lisa (Jason Maeder) Aspel, Amanda (Werner) Steenvoorden, Allison (Tim) Tygett and...

July 25, 2017

Khamphanh Thongsavanh, nee Sananikone, 81, of Park Forest, IL, passed away July 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Seuam Thongsavanh. Loving mother of Sirivanh (Taewin), Kanchana (Sompheth), Sanasay (Arounsy), Phinaisith (Rattana), Rithisay (Viengxay), Phitsamay (Southisone), Sithisanh, Kanthachith and the late Phouthasath (Arounsy); cherished grandmother of Cassie, Justin, Richie, Katrina, Jonathan, Anthony, Belinda, Matthew, Avina, Ashlee, Cody, Brandon, Tyler, and...

July 24, 2017

Dennis A. Intrieri, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2017 from complications of diabetes. He is happily reunited with his parents Charles and Marie (nee Deddo). He is survived by his beloved wife Kimberly (nee Weissert); sons Charles and Scott (Joana); daughters Denise (Tim) Moss and Andrea; grandchildren Cody, Riley, Jillian, Karly and Evan Moss and Vanessa and...

July 21, 2017

Schaefers

Stephen G. Schaefers, age 76.

Passed away July 21st peacefully at home.

Belovede husband of Mary Schaefers (nee Reidy) for 53 years.

Loving father of Ellen Schaefers and Patrick (Zenaida) Schaefers.

Cherished grandfather of Colleen and Stephanie Schaefers.

Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm Funeral Wednesday 9:00am from the...

July 21, 2017

Stec

Robert W. Stec, age 66.

Beloved and devoted husband of Donna Fasuga-Stec for 43 years.

Loving father to the prides and joys of his life, Jamie and Danielle Stec.

Dear brother of the late Barbara (Daniel) Kukulka.

Extra Special uncle/great uncle to many nieces and nephews.

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July 20, 2017

FLOREK

Norma Lynn Florek, 77 of Calumet City, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, July 20th, with family at her side. Devoted and loving mother of Donna (Mark) Arrasate, Ed (Nicky) Florek, and Jim Florek. Dear Grandma of Christina, Tiffany, Tony, and Steven. Affectionate Great Grandma of Naikia, Isaiah, the late Kiarah, Zella, and the...

July 17, 2017

Gilmack

Therese M. “Terry” Gilmack  (nee Pawlak) age 83.

Beloved wife of the late Norbert E. Gilmack.

Loving mother of Nadine (Bill) O’Whene, Lynn (Kevin) Nealis and Paul Gilmack (Linda Jaroszewski).

Cherished grandmother of Corey, Keith, Kyle and Samantha.

Dear sister of Howard (Janet) Pawlak.

Fond aunt...

July 15, 2017

Graves

Howard J. Graves, age 73.

Beloved husband of the late Bernice Graves.

Loving father of Kimberly (Ray) Knoll and Dawn (Greg) Shires.

Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Katelyn, Megan, Morgan, Ashley, Andy and Tyler.

Visitation Friday 5pm until time of Funeral Service at 7pm at the Tinley Park United...

July 15, 2017

Klekowski

Frank A. Klekowski, age 65.

Orthopedic Registered Nurse with Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn for 34 years.

Beloved husband of  Lynda Klekowski (nee Baker).

Loving father of Gina Lucia, Jennifer and Dylan.

Cherished grandfather of Skyler, Tucker, Tommy, Tanner, Tristan and Keegan.

Dear brother of...

July 12, 2017

Robert D. Gentile, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Donna, nee Downes, and the late Olive, nee Gosser. Loving father of Susan (Thomas) Hanlon, Patricia Gentile, Robert Allan Gentile and step-father of Scott Bolen. Cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of the late John, Dorothy and William. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences...

July 12, 2017

Frances E. Schroeder, nee Mark, age 88, beloved wife of the late Donald K. Schroeder (1994). Loving mother of Doreen Zaborac and honorary mother of Debby (Roy) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Courtney Hammang and Ashley (Steve) Zaborac-Rothenberg. Dearest great-grandmother of Haley, Austin, Mackenzie and Grayson. Dear sister of Henrietta Francke, Conrad (Marian) Mark and the late Walter (late Betty) Mark....

July 9, 2017

Annette M. James, nee Kremer, age 78, beloved wife of the late Robert L. James (1996). Loving mother of Henry James and Timothy (Theresa) James. Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Justin) Eby, Renee, Rob, Christopher, and Ben. Dearest great-grandmother of Lilly, Sydney, Ava, Jack, and Ellie. Fond sister of Nancy Alfather. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, July...

July 7, 2017

Miotti

Alexa Ann Miotti (nee Hamil), age 64, of New Lenox, formerly of Mokena, IL.  Passed away on Friday July 7, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital with her family at her side. Alexa was the loving wife of Christopher. Cherished daughter of Sara Hamil.  Loving sister of Robert(Diane) Hamil, sister in law of Mark(Rita) Miotti, Marla(Irwin) Fritz,...

July 7, 2017

Howe

Florence L. Howe (nee Jannotta), age 79.

Beloved wife of the late George Mikus and the late Robert Howe.

Loving mother of Tony (the late Constance) and Andy (Penny) Mikus.

Cherished grandmother of Anthony E., Timothy J., Christina Ann, Megan, Andrew G. and great grandmother of Chelsea Mae, Annie, Tyler...

July 7, 2017

Linda M. Peters, nee Macanovich, age 68, loving mother of Catherine (Richard) Antis. Cherished grandmother of Morgan, Madison and Adam. Fond sister of Millie (Richard) Long and Kathy Macanovich. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend to many. Linda lived her life to the fullest despite her health struggles and her inability to walk. Services private. Express your...

July 4, 2017

Bernard "Bernie" Werkman, age 91, beloved husband of the late Grace, nee Visser (2006). Loving father of Herman (Marcia) Werkman, Alice (Richard) Jousma, Marvin (Amy) Werkman, and Janet (Richard) Loerop. Cherished grandfather of Brad (Sara) Werkman; Lin Jousma, Thom (Missy) Jousma, Lucas (Angie) Jousma; Abbie (Jason) Lydon, Aaron (Rachel) Werkman, Adam (Katie)Werkman; Jessica (Owen) Sweitzer, Julia (Kenny) Miller, and Jenna...

July 4, 2017

Betty J. Evans, nee Fox, age 74, passed away peacefully into eternal life on July 4, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Born and raised in Chicago, she was preceded in death by her parents Richard (1981) and Edna Fox (1999) and sister Joyce Clisham (2016). Beloved wife of 46 years to the late Joseph (2011). Loving mother of Susan...

July 1, 2017

Kent

Janice M. Kent (nee Walsh), age 78.

Beloved wife of Thomas Kent for 56 years.

Nurse with Christ Hospital Cardiology Dept. for over 42 years.

Loving mother of Mary Beth (Barry) Duffy, Julie (Guy) Oberwise, Steven (Christina), Anne (Kevin) Copps, the late Daniel and Kristen Kent.

Cherished grandmother...

July 1, 2017

Lorraine S. Brzuszkiewicz, age 61, nee McKeating, beloved wife of Marion "Mark". Loving mother of Stephanie (Keith) Sichelski, Mark John (Amanda), Stephen and Michael Brzuszkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Dylan, Daphne, Gwenyth, and Jonah. Dear sister of Marguerite (Tim) Vroman, Michael McKeating, Charles "Chuck" (Mary) McKeating, Stephen (Norma) McKeating, Maureen (Larry) Carls, Mary Margaret Bregin, Joseph (Mary Ann) McKeating, Thomas McKeating,...

June 30, 2017

Eleanor E. Kooy, nee Bloem, age 95, beloved wife of the late Richard Kooy and the late Robert Brink. Loving mother of Beth Ann (Charles) Leensvaart and Keith (Joanne) Brink. Dear step-mother of Doris (Paul) Boer, Jennifer (Timothy) Zoeterman, Richard J. (Karen) Kooy and the late Jo Ann Kreps. Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 30. Preceded in death...