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June C. Kircher
June 20, 2013
June C. Kircher, nee McDonald, age 80, went home to Heaven on June 20, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (2002). Loving mother of Mark (Mary Lynn) and the late Michael. Cherished grandmother of Molly, Mark and Max. Dear sister of Peggy (late John) Hamilton, Tammy (Ed) Burns and the late Colleen (late John) Buchanan. Fond aunt of many...
William A. ''Bud'' Hollaar
June 15, 2013
William A. “Bud” Hollaar, age 86, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and a recipient of a Purple Heart during the Korean War. Beloved husband for 65 years to Lois, nee Haak. Loving father of William, Vivian (David) Sytsma, Larry (Deborah) and Kenneth (Heather). Cherished grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 16. He is survived by 3 brothers and 6...
Kathryn Marie "Kathy" Mallet
June 8, 2013
Kathryn "Kathy" Marie Mallet, nee Hickey passed away at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL, on June 8th, at the age of 55 after her battle with colon cancer. Kathy is survived by her parents, James and Shirley Hickey, and by her loving husband of 30 years, Bill Mallet. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Shanna and son...
Rosemarie T. Andrews
June 7, 2013
Rosemarie T. Andrews, nee Page, age 82, loving mother of Patricia (Fred) Lauzon, Donna (Bob) Farnesi, Barbara (Jim) Francis and Janice Andrews. Cherished grandmother of Jim, Dan, Joe (Renee), Ryan, Sarah (Eric), Beth fiance Tom), Robert, Nicholas (Alana) and Elizabeth (Ryan). Dearest great grandmother of Brooke, Nora and Colin. Dear sister of Raymond (Rita) Page, Catherine (Stan) Oakes, and the...
Delma L. Smok
June 5, 2013
Delma L. Smok, nee Pinter, age 86, beloved wife of the late Joseph Smok. Loving mother of John (Kathy), Wayne, Bruce, Christine (Ray) Ismail and the late JoAnn (Michael) Brown. Cherished grandmother of Gordon (Julie) Smok, Rachael (David) Fedor, Erin (Aaron) Harris and Adam (Vanessa) Smok; Joshua and Eric Smok; Joseph Sanders-Smok; Sean Brown and Lisa (fiancé Damien Brimer) Brown;...
Mary E. Matusiak
June 3, 2013
Mary E. Matusiak, nee Sexton, age 52, beloved wife for 31 years to Ronald. Loving mother of Keith and Samantha. Cherished daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin and aunt of many. Mary was a second grade teacher at Hometown District 123. Visitation Friday, June 7, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...
Walter F. ''Wally'' Wenckus
May 30, 2013
Walter F. “Wally” Wenckus, age 73, passed away suddenly in the arms of his beloved wife of 54 years, Carol nee Oswald. Loving father of Suzanne (George) Smith and Sandie (Rick) Demierre. Cherished grandfather of Christina (Wes) Brzykcy, Jessica Smith, Adam Collins, Allie, Nathan, and Nolan Lindroth. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many. Retired over-the-road truck driver for 44...
Harold W. Vloedman
May 30, 2013
Harold W. Vloedman, age 65, US Air Force Veteran. Loving father of Marc (fiancée Dannette) and the late Kelly Vloedman. Dear grandfather of Maggie Rae. Fond brother of Dennis (Alyce) Vloedman and Pam (Neal) Verhagen. Visitation Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...
Susan G. Losieczka
May 27, 2013
Susan G. Losieczka, nee Geinzer, age 66, beloved wife for 41 years to John J. Losieczka. Loving mother of Gail (Brian) Locascio, Eric (Stephanie) and Jason (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Reese, Sofia, Audrey, Ava and Aiden. Dearest sister of Sharon (Robert) Strahlman. Dear sister-in-law of James (Cheryl) Losieczka. Retired special education teacher at CPS and teacher’s aide for School District...
Russell R. Bonnema
May 27, 2013
Russell R. Bonnema, age 66, suddenly received his eternal reward, beloved husband of Linda, nee Vander Wagen, for 45 years. Loving father of Brian (Alicia), Jeffrey (Lisa) and Alexis. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Jackson, Emma, Evan, Kendall, Ava, Brooklyn and Nolan. Devoted son of Robert and Marion Bonnema. Dearest brother of Kathi (the late Dennis) Barker. Dear brother-in-law of Robert...
Donald E. Thompson
May 26, 2013
Donald E. Thompson, age 91, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Ruth, nee McBurnett for over 64 years. Loving father of Kenneth (Kathy) Thompson, Richard Thompson and Rebecca (Mark) Awdykowyz. Cherished grandfather of Karyn (Steven) Aldridge, Andrew Thompson, Nathan Awdykowyz, Leslie (Henry) Sosa, Esther Awdykowyz and Holly Elliott-Thompson. Dearest great-grandfather of Steven, Paul and Raelyn Aldridge. Fond brother of...
Allen S. Marshall
May 25, 2013
Allen S. Marshall, age 63, beloved husband of Gayle, nee Venhuizen. Loving father of Allison (Marc) Davidson, Jeff (Alison) Marshall, Rob (Diane) Marshall and Allen Marshall, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Grace. Dear brother of Murray Marshall. Visitation Friday, May 31, 2013 from 4-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Services and...
Bernice D. Kuipers
May 24, 2013
Bernice D. Kuipers, nee Baar, age 83, beloved wife for 63 years to John J. Kuipers. Loving mother of Kurt, Scott, Paul (Elaine) and Heidi. Cherished grandmother of Adam and Heather Kuipers, Tim, Beth and Ashley Zylstra. Fond sister of the late George (Marilyn) Baar. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 3:00 PM...
Terence L. "Terry" Boberg
May 21, 2013
Terence L. "Terry" Boberg, age 70, beloved husband for 47 years to Chrystine, nee Campbell. Loving father of Don, Rod, Courtney and Ryne (Maureen). Cherished grandfather of Avery and Sydney. Dearest brother of Janet (Donald) Weber. Dear uncle of Jill and Nicole Weber and Gregg and David Breese. Fond son-in-law of Ruth Williams. Owner of Larson Printing Press Service for...
Ida Gangler
May 17, 2013
Ida Gangler, nee Hoffenkamp, age 95, beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Pamela (Peter) Piwowar, David (Nancy) Gangler and the late Ralph Gangler. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of five. Fond sister of the late John (Dorothy), Abel (Anne), Fred (Rose), Albert (Janet), Alice (Charles) Cavanaugh, Marjorie, and twin brother Emil (Elsie). Dear aunt and great-aunt...
Theodore T. "Ted" Beenes
May 16, 2013
Theodore T. “Ted” Beenes, age 81, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient . Beloved husband of the late Ruth J., nee Jongsma (2004). Loving father of Doug (Sandy), Debbie (James) Holwerda, Beth (Bob) Workman and the late Janis (Richard) Rooda. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Martha (late Ted) Tibboel, Pearl (George) Hoffman...
Lillian Bartlett
May 12, 2013
Lillian Bartlett, nee Collins, age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Bartlett (1992). Loving mother of Gregory (Dona) Bartlett and Alan (Cheryl) Bartlett. Devoted daughter of the late John and Lillian (nee Saffrahn) Collins. Retiree of National Corn Products and member of 4-H Clubs. Visitation Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, May 16, 2013...
Ruby M. Vander Laan
May 10, 2013
Ruby M. Vander Laan, nee Greenfield, age 92, beloved wife of the late Abel (1982). Loving mother of Joyce (John Davids and the late Donald Hoekstra), Al (Betty), Judi (Bud) Terpstra, Ruth Hillegonds and Dave (Jackie). Cherished grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 47. Fond sister of Helen Veleke. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Dear aunt...
Grace R. Piersma
May 10, 2013
Grace R. Piersma, nee Noorlag, age 73, beloved wife of Chester for 52 years. Loving mother of Susan (Michael) Stevens, Barbara (Joseph) Fiandaca, Ronald Piersma and Edward Piersma. Cherished grandmother of Connor, Taylor, Joseph, Michael, Ava and Mia. Dear Sister of Clarence (Chris) Noorlag, Rich (Ruth) Noorlag, Warren (Willamae) Noorlag and the late Ruth (late Ray) Dykstra. Dear aunt of...
Eleanore M. Clifford
May 8, 2013
Eleanore M. Clifford, nee Racz, age 83, beloved wife of the late James Clifford, Sr. (2003). Loving mother of James (Joann) Clifford, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Jonathan. Fond sister of Frank (late Marilyn) Racz and the late Irene (late William) Lee. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday morning at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W....
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