Obituaries

April 9, 2017

Barker

Sharon M. Barker (nee Bunza), age 69.

Beloved wife of the late Robbie S. “Steve” (Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam).

Loving mother of Jody Baugh, Charles (Brandi) Baugh, Julie (Louis) Pasderetz, Shawn and the late Timothy Barker.

Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Kimberly, Samantha, Emily, Sarah, Stephanie, Rebecca, Kaylee, Louis, Megan, Joseph,...

April 9, 2017

Charlotte P. Brislen, age 78, of Richton Park, IL. Loving mother of Cindy (Jeff Alcorn) Szczypiorski, Vicky (Jeff) King, and Karen (Donny) Molstad. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Szczypiorski; Catherine, Donny, and Will King; D.J. (Sara), Michael, Joey, and Jake Molstad. Dearest great-grandmother of Liam and Elana Molstad. Dear sister of Dorene Mattson and the late Judy (Tom) Lejman and the...

April 8, 2017

Byron

Thomas E. Byron, age 69.

Veteran U.S. Army. Retired CPD Homicide Detective for 42 years.

Beloved husband of Patricia Byron (nee Rogers).

Loving father Heather (David) Musick, Bridget Byron (Jonathan Blessing), James (Liz), and Brett.

Cherished Poppy of Johnny, Jacob, Parker, Tyler, Bodhi, and Brecken.

Dear...

April 6, 2017

Randall Lee "Randy" Visser, age 67, US Air Force Vietnam War Veteran, beloved husband for over 46 years to Susan, nee Chance. Loving father of Jennifer (Brian) Visser and Michael (Shannon) Visser. Cherished grandfather of Colin, Nathan and Gavin. Devoted son of Evelyn (nee Doornbos) and the late Glenn Visser. Dear brother of Ronald (Glenda) Visser, Cynthia (Stan) Chingo, Patricia...

April 6, 2017

Victoria L. Hoyne, nee Klaczek, age 94, beloved wife of the late Ernest J. Hoyne (2006). Loving mother of Linda A. (Graham H.) Preuss and William Peter Hoyne. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Daniel) Fanton, Neil (Liza) Hoyne, and Tifany Hoyne . Dearest great-grandmother of three . Visitation Sunday, April 9, 2017 2-7 PM. Funeral Monday, April 10, 2017 10:30 a.m....

April 4, 2017

Maria Elena Izquierdo de Rodea, age 83, beloved wife for 70 years to Isaac Rodea. Loving mother of Maria Eugenia (late Angel) Correa, Martha (Dionisio) De Anda, Lidia Rodea, Alberto (Blanca) Rodea, Javier (Rocio) Rodea, Maria Elena (Mario) Soto and Claudia Enore (Mariano) Garcia. Cherished grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 14 and great-great-grandmother of one. Preceded in death by one...

April 4, 2017

Margaret Brent-Semlow, nee Larson, age 81, went home into the arms of Jesus on April 4, 2017. Wife of the late Raymond Semlow; beloved mother of Debi Foster, Tina (Craig) Schmoller, Charles Brent, Rebecca (Michael) McMaster, Richard Brent Jr. and Christopher (Samantha) Brent; Cherished Grandmother of 18; Great-Grandmother of 14; Great-Great-Grandmother of 1. Devoted daughter of the late Louise, nee...

April 2, 2017

Cuthbert

Marjorie J. Cuthbert, of Mount Greenwood.

Beloved wife of the late Leo Cuthbert (Veteran U.S. Army WWII) for 65 years.

Loving mother of Debbie (Paul) Cummins Mallary Budden, Lynda (Ed) Dorner, Sheila (Lenny) Wilmington, and Jim (Donna) Cuthbert.

Cherished grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 15.

Devoted...

April 1, 2017

Margaret A. Huggy, nee Herman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Frank (1996). Loving mother of Sharon (Perry) DiCastri. Fond sister of the late Madge Power. Visitation Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, April 6, 2017, 11:30 a.m....

April 1, 2017

Nellie Dyke, nee Fase, age 92, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Clarence H. Dyke (2006). Loving mother of Barbara (Gary) VanderBent, Joyce (Duane) Torrence, Carol (the late John) Knott, and Janice (Kenneth) Poort. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 28. Fond sister of the late John Fase, Grace Konsoer, Martha Scholtens, Andrew Fase, Ray Fase, Sadie...

April 1, 2017

Jacob H. "Jack" Rusthoven, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret C. Rusthoven, nee Michaelis (1985). Loving father of Kimberly VanderWall, Kenneth (Kathy) Rusthoven and Brian (Jodi) Rusthoven. Cherished grandfather of Roy VanderWall III, Andrew VanderWall, Katie (Steve) Vollbrecht, Kelly VanderWall (Steven Moore) and Jake Richerme. Dearest great-grandfather of Kurt and Payton. Dear brother of Ann...

March 29, 2017

Walker Gerald Ronald Walker, age 77, of Midlothian, Il. Born in Chicago, Il.  Lived most of his life in Cook County, Il and Pasco county, FL.

He was residing in Midlothian until he passed away on March 29, 2017. He served in the U.S. Navy and then the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1956-1962.  While in the Navy...

March 29, 2017

Richard N. "Dick" Erfft, age 84, U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Mary Ann, nee Haffner. Loving father of Rodney (Christine), Laurie (Michael) Kuczwara, Gail (Patrick) Sereda and Sandy (Thomas) Nape. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Kuczwara; Sara and Emily Sereda; Samantha and Tommy Nape; Wesley and Courtney Buechele. Dear brother of the late Nila (late...

March 27, 2017

Wendell "Wendy" Lofton, age 62, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of Joy Domingo. Loving father of Troy (Nicole) Taylor, Steven Sanchez, and Kaylen Lomax-Lofton. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Briana, Ariana and Tyler. Devoted son of the late Daniel and Louise Lofton. Dearest brother of Aaron (Emily) Lofton and Daniel (Detra) Lofton. Fond cousin to an abundance of cousins. Dear...

March 26, 2017

Rowley

Heidi Beth Rowley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family & friends on March 26, 2017.  Heidi was the devoted wife of Bob Rowley. Cherished mother of David (Debby) and Donald Fisher. Grandma Heidi to Trudy Jane.  Loving sister of Donna (Nick) Roseto, Heather Dodge, Crystal (Bob) Hofer, Lisa (Alan) Ippolito and the late Star...

March 25, 2017

Roberta M. "Bobbie" Ruhnke, nee Roepke, age 79, beloved wife of the late Harold O. Ruhnke (2004). Loving mother of Valerie (Daniel) LaPorte, Kevin, Harold A. (Cassie), Christopher (Heather), Carl (Lenya), and the late Gordon, Steven, and Shawn. Dearest grandmother of Noah (Jacquelyn), Rachel and Nathan LaPorte; Grace and Polly Ruhnke; Brianna, Chloe and Maggie Ruhnke. Cherished great-grandmother of Bella,...

March 24, 2017

Nancy Jean Gloodt, nee Pratt, age 81, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on March 24, 2017. Beloved wife of 60 years to William K. Gloodt. Loving mother of William K. Jr. (Caroline), Scott (Lori) and John. Cherished grandmother of Jenna, Denny, Sam, Holly, Julie and Thomas. Fond aunt of Jim (late), Bob, Pete, Jean, Heather, Shannon and Erin. Dear...

March 22, 2017

Rosenberg

Morton Paul Rosenberg, age 83.

Veteran U.S Army Korean War. Former Secretary and Chaplain of Korean War Veterans Association and Lifetime member of VFW Bremen Post 2791 of Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Lucas).

Loving father of Cynthia Close, Ruth (Kieth) Rosenberg-Manne and Rita (Donato) Arredondo....

March 21, 2017

LoCicero

Alyce J. LoCicero (nee Tokarski), age 81, of Homewood IL.

Beloved wife of the late Julius LoCicero.

Loving mother of Michael (Barb), Mark (Brenda), Maria (Robert) Charleston and John (Diane) LoCicero.

Cherished grandmother of Jason (Melaina), Sarah and Daniel (Natalie) Charleston, Dr. Bethany LoCicero, Emily (Christopher) Graef, Sydney, Joseph LoCicero...

March 21, 2017

Carso

Joseph Michael Carso, age 85, of Chicago's Beverly.

Veteran United States Air Force. Retired Chicago Fire Department and retired sheet metal worker.

Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Joanna G. Carso (nee Gorski).

Loving father of Michael, Gregory (Nicolina) and Michelle (Raymond) Bauer.

Cherished grandfather of...