Obituaries

Gertrude Hulford

March 14, 2017

Gertrude "Trudy" Hulford, nee Huizenga, age 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2017. Beloved wife for 37 years to Allen "Al" Hulford. Loving mother of Amanda Peterson, Beth (John) Chisholm and Jon (Lizzie) Hulford. Cherished grandmother of Angelina, Arrianna, Stephen, McKenna and Grace. Devoted daughter of the late Paul and Geziena Huizenga. Dear...

Amy Borgman

March 13, 2017

Amy R. Borgman, age 32, was called home to heaven on March 13, 2017, where she is singing, dancing and praising God. Beloved daughter of Gary and Sheryl Borgman. Loving sister of Bradley (Amanda) Borgman. Caring aunt of Austin, Aubrey and Ashton. Cherished granddaughter of Gertrude and the late Gerald Bothof, the late Henry and the late Ann Borgman and...

Irene Czajkowski

March 13, 2017

Irene A. Czajkowski, nee Jenkot, age 85, beloved wife of the late Robert M. (2003). Loving mother of Sandy (Jim) Kula and Robert T. Czajkowski. Cherished grandmother of Bob (Kelly) Kula and great-grandmother of Alex and Addy. Fond sister of Julia "Cookie" Wojcik, Theresa Wieczorek and the late Loretta Mueller, Frances Czajkowski and Thomas Jenkot. Dear aunt of many nieces...

Dorothy Eckberg

March 10, 2017

Dorothy L. Eckberg, nee Anderson, age 94, beloved wife of the late Philip C. Eckberg (1999). Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Survived by her "adopted" son, Pastor Don Borling, and several special friends. Dorothy was a retired secretary. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church,...

Peter Ouwenga

March 8, 2017

Peter G. Ouwenga, age 65, beloved husband for 44 years to Cynthia, nee VanderWoude. Loving father of Daniel (Sarah), Kevin, Kate, and Rebecca (fiancé Keith). Devoted son of Angeline and the late Peter Ouwenga. Dear brother of Diana (Bruno) Brouwer, Linda (George) Nichols, Kenneth (Deborah) Ouwenga and the late Sandra Ouwenga. Fond son-in-law of Roger and the late Jody VanderWoude....

Erna Josupait

March 7, 2017

Erna C. Josupait, nee Cesna, age 84, beloved wife of the late Rev. John W. Josupait (2008). Loving mother of Dr. John P. (Cynthia) Josupait and Heidi R.J. Ozinga (Dr. David W. Ozinga). Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Nicolette, Kyle, John R. and Sean. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

Eugene Kress

March 5, 2017

Eugene D. Kress, age 90, WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Helen G. Kress, nee Shishow (2006). Loving father of Connie (Dr. John) Fleming, Roger (the late Marie) Kress, Cathy (Bill) Mercer and Russell (Yolanda) Kress. Cherished grandfather of Anna (Chad) Negley, Catherine (Mike) Tong, Laura (Jason) Ghera, John Charles (Becky) Fleming; Tim (Mary) Kress;...

Timothy Walter Milashoski

March 4, 2017

Milashoski

Timothy Walter Milashoski, age 26.

Beloved son of Janet Milashoski and the late Frank Gubernat.

Cherished brother of Kelly, Joey, Danielle, Jamie and the late Roxanne.

Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Amazing friend of Bill Meyer.

Visitation Saturday 3-9pm with Funeral Service...

Justin Tweedy

March 4, 2017

Justin Ray Tweedy, age 20, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, March 4, 2017. Loving son of Gina L. and Gregory B. Tweedy, Jr. Dearest brother of Jessica, Joelle, and Jacob. Beloved fiancé of Yasmin and loving father of Caleb. Precious grandson of Chuck and Rose Bruinius and Gregory Tweedy Sr. Cherished great-grandson of Dorothy "Frances" Tweedy. Dearest nephew, cousin...

John Warren Mᶜelree

March 3, 2017

McElree

John Warren McElree, age 64.

Visitation Thursday 4-8pm with a Funeral Service at 7:00pm.

Interment Private.

Henry Kamp

March 3, 2017

Henry "Hank" Kamp, age 84, died on March 3, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Carol Kamp, née Schemper, loving father of Cindy Kamp, married to John Kerlin, Bob Kamp, married to Jill Helder Kamp, and David Kamp. Devoted Grandpa to Delaney, Quinn, Isabella, and Emarson Kamp, and Philip and Brendan Kerlin. He was the son of William Kamp...

Ruby Trela

March 1, 2017

Ruby Trela (June 15, 1926—March 1, 2017) Only child of Anna and Maurice Andersen, was born in Chicago. She worked in her mother’s catering business and, during WWII, as a “Rosie the Riveter”. In May 1946 she married her beloved husband Anthony, known as “Tony” and “A.J.” They were together over 60 years before A.J.’s death in 2007. Together they...

Clara Mae Jones

February 28, 2017

Jones

Clara Mae Jones, age 68.

Veteran U.S. Navy.

Former Administrator for the Federal Government with the Environmental Protection Agency, Passport Agent with the Passport Office and Claim Processor for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Devoted daughter of the late Eddie and Bessie (nee Thomas) Jones.

Beloved sister of Eddie...

Carolyn Ann (Kluetsch) Mattz

February 27, 2017

Mattz

Carolyn Ann Mattz (nee Kletsch) 84, of Palos Park, formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away early Monday morning, February 27th, at home peacefully with family at her side.

Beloved wife of Donald P. Mattz.

Loving mother of John and Marie Mooney, David and Beverly Mooney, and Vicki and Paul Jensen....

Brent Keating

February 26, 2017

Brent B. Keating, age 42, passed away suddenly. Loving father of Jaden. Beloved son of Gene and Bonnie (nee Bateman) Keating. Dear brother of Christopher and Ricky. Cherished uncle of Alex and Cassidy. Dearest friend and companion of Heather Bolisenga. Loved nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, March 3, 2017...

Gloria Linhart

February 24, 2017

Gloria V. Linhart, nee Wellborn, age 91, beloved wife of the late Joseph Phelan and the late LeRoy "Bud" Linhart. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Dennis) Weber, Joseph (Jean) Phelan, Edward (Susan) Phelan, and Patricia (Scott) Alford. Dear step-mother of Alan Linhart. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Michael) Downes, Dennis (Jennifer) Weber, Tony (Amy) Weber, Kristin Phelan, Ryan (Mariza) Phelan, Nicole...

Elsie Simonec

February 24, 2017

Elsie Frances Simonec, 93, former Oak Lawn resident, passed away February 24, 2017, at Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, Oak Brook, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, Illinois. It will be preceded by a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to...

Jeanne Roon

February 20, 2017

Jeanne E. Roon, nee Dornbos, age 77, of Orland Park, formerly of Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John L. Roon, Jr. (2005). Loving mother of Debra (Bill) Kozik. Devoted and dearest "Kitty Mom" of Tess. Preceded in death by her brother Raymond and her sister Annette. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment private...

Rosemary Maus

February 19, 2017

Rosemary Maus, nee Sullivan, age 91, beloved wife of the late John (1985). Loving mother of Jack (Patty) Maus and the late Rita (Michael) Glenn. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Michele) Glenn, Kelly (Sean) Clarey, Jason (Lisa) Glenn, Josh (Cathy) Glenn, Christy (Mike) Zegar, Bill (Tricia) Rivera, Rose (fiancé Jim Johnson) Maus, Tracy (Brian) Kennefick, and John (Michelle) Maus. Dearest great-grandmother...

George Kerbs

February 17, 2017

George A. Kerbs, age 91, USMC WWII Veteran with occupying forces in Okinawa, Japan and retired Sgt. C.P.D. after 35 years of dedicated service. Beloved husband of Romayne Kerbs, nee Reid for 63 years. Loving father of Charles (Mary) Kerbs and Romayne (late Donald) LaRock. Cherished "Grampa George" to Lauren, Leanna and Derek Kerbs, and Christopher and Claire LaRock. Devoted...