Obituaries

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...

September 11, 2017

Jennings

Elaine E. Jennings, age 83, of Palos Park.

Dearest aunt of Karen (Mark) Ferro, Robert (Joanne) Tomaszewski, Alan (Jenine) Tomaszewski and Kelly (Geoff) Horvath and many great and great- great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 4-9pm. Prayer Service Saturday 10:00am at the Maher Funeral Home Tinley Park 7051 W. 171st St.

September 10, 2017

Wilhelmsen

Jeanette Rose Wilhelmsen (nee Gillis), age 74.

Beloved wife of Wayne G. Wilhelmsen for 42 years.

Loving mother of George (Diane), Rose (Dan) Fialko, Krista, Nyssa (Sebastian) Grzyb and Kristofer.

Cherished grandmother of Bret (Lauren), Justin (Jennifer), Ethan, Ariel, Blake, Ava and great grandmother of Westlyn and Julianna.

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September 9, 2017

John J. Rausch, age 77.

Beloved husband of Partricia Rausch (nee Dennehy) for 56 wonderful years.

Loving father of Thomas (Debbie) Rausch, Barbara (James) Hobe, Joanne (Michael) Harms, John J. Rausch III (Cindy)  and Christine (Terry) Hemmerich.

Cherished grandfather of Annette, Frances Rausch, Marty, Stephen Hobe, Sara, Megan, Mikey Harms, Jonathon (Beverly), Michael,...

September 8, 2017

Anthony Rudolph Sendzimer Jr., age 71.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Loving father of Anthony Mark (Cindy), Shannon Michelle Cossairt (Joe), Courtney Mary and John Christopher Sendzimer.

Cherished grandfather of Cecily (Anthony) Buonamici, Anthony, Haley Sendzimer, Jack, Charlie Cossairt and great grandfather of Gabriella and Dominick Buonamici.

Fond brother of Diane (Paul) Temple....

September 8, 2017

Charles J. Schnepp Jr., age 22.

Beloved son of Charles and Kathleen Schnepp.

Cherished grandson of Mary and the late Ted Tomeski, and the late Carl and Gladys Schnepp.

Dear nephew of Kay (Tim) Dugan, Pat Broderick, Ted (Michelle) Tomeski.

Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm at The Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Ave....

September 7, 2017

John A. Matthuis, age 81, beloved husband for 62 years to Lois, nee Lubben. Loving father of Kim (Dave) Siegers, Terry (Lori) Matthuis, Shawn (Donna) Matthuis and Lani Nastepniak. Cherished grandfather of Kevin (Dani), Ryan (Cari), John (Chelsey), Kelly (A.J.); Mandi (Kyle), Bret (Amanda), Katie (Adam); Sean (Melissa), Summer (Clark), Cheyenne; Autumn, Haven and Avery. Dear great-grandfather of 18. Dearest...

September 6, 2017

Steven Michael Kazmierski, age 22, beloved son of Julee Kazmierski and Timothy Kazmierski. Loving brother of Samantha Kazmierski, Jennifer (Matthew) Kasper and Alexander Kazmierski. Cherished uncle of Kaleb. Dearest grandson of Barbara and Richard Bachleda and Theodora and the late Robert Webb. Dear nephew of Thomas (Barbara) Bachleda and Anthony (Melanie) Bachleda. Steven was a close friend of many. Visitation...

September 6, 2017

Lawrence C. "Larry" Malak, age 90, beloved husband for 66 years to the late Anne B. Malak, nee Billick (2015). Loving father of Patricia Kramer. Dear uncle of Susan Rusen and Nancy Ghiotto. Dearest great uncle of Taylor and Madolyn Rusen, Kelly Langan and Cory Ghiotto. Alumnus of Mt. Carmel High School. Retired engineer at Ford Motor Company Chicago Stamping...

September 1, 2017

Mildred L. Parsons, nee Knorr, age 93, of Naples, FL, beloved wife of the late William Parsons, the late William Cook and the late John R. Irish. Loving mother of Nancy [Irish] Parrish, John D. Irish (Veronica) and Patricia [Irish] Lazarz (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Stacy Maureen Lazarz, John C. Irish and the late Caroline Irish. Devoted daughter of the...

August 30, 2017

Stenson

Patricia Evelyn Stenson (nee Noonan), age 74.

Passed away in Chandler Arizona on August 30th 2017.

Beloved wife of Gerald Martin Stenson Sr.

Loving mother of Gerald (Rachel) Stenson Jr., Michael (Deborah) Stenson, Kathleen (Dave) Feichter and Karey (Mike) Cronin.

Cherished grandmother of Morgan Stenson, Connor Stenson, Shannon...

August 30, 2017

Anthony T. Leo, age 100.

Beloved husband of the late Marion Leo (nee Roache).

Loving father of Kenneth (Barbara), Richard (Mary), Anthony (Audrey) and Timothy (Connie) Leo.

Cherished grandfather  and great grandfather of

Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews

Visitation Saturday 9:00am until time of Chapel Prayers at10:45am...