Obituaries

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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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....