Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 17, 2017

Michael J. "Mike" Kello, age 50, passed away suddenly, devoted and precious son of Lillian and the late Edward Kello. Loving father of Timothy Kello. Beloved companion of Tina Rita. Dearest brother of Kathleen (Vince) Long, Patricia (James) Kociolek, Anne (Richard) Gorski, Barbara (late Al) Narakas, and the late Edward (Penny) Kello. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many nieces...

February 16, 2017

Houle

Shirley M. Houle (nee Hoppe), age 87.

Beloved wife of Alan Houle for 67 years.

Loving mother of Mark (Mary) and Barbara (Joe) Zylius.

Cherished grandmother of Kate (Patrick) McGill, Sara (Matt) Bell, Jennifer (Tom Brown) Houle, Daniel (Desi) Rogers, Amanda (Robin) Yureck and great grandmother of Vincent and Alan...

February 15, 2017

Nash

Marie “Cookie” Nash  (nee Scardina), age 82.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Nash; Loving mother of David (Susan) Nash and Susan (Gene

“Beanie”) Lode; Cherished grandmother of Ryan Nash, Christopher Vitro, Eileen (Brad) Scaduto,

Sean Nash and Nicki...

February 14, 2017

Bock

Beverly A. Bock, age 81 (nee Rea).

Beloved wife of Ronald Bock (USMC Korean War) for 60 years.

Loving mother of William (Mary) and Sharon (Phillip) Rossberg.

Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Dave) Jungiewicz, Phillip "Brent" (Alex) Rossberg, William Bock, Kara (Anthony) Munoz, Kathryn, Brian, Logan, Delaney, Griffen, Paxton and Teague...

February 14, 2017

Ruth E. Melco, nee Oeser, age 91, beloved wife of the late Steve "Bob" Melco (1985). Loving mother of Cheryl Melco and the late Robert and the late Gary. Dear mother-in-law of Joan Cheak. Cherished grandmother of Janice, Aaron, Steven, Stacy and Tanya. Dearest great-grandmother of many, including Jacob, Sophie, Ellie and Cooper. Dear sister of Joseph (Marcy) Oeser and...

February 12, 2017

Audrey L. Swanson, nee Prange, age 89, beloved wife of 62 years to the late John W. "Wally" Swanson (2012). Loving mother of Barbara (David) Anderson, William (Patricia) Swanson and the late JoAnn (Kurt) Flaherty. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Lauren) Anderson, Shelley (Jay) Marino, Susan (Jon) Freeman, Melanie (Matt) Bienlich, Matt Flaherty, Mitchell (Heather) Swanson, Charles Swanson, and Rachael Swanson....

February 7, 2017

Jean Svedberg, nee Bowman, age 81, beloved wife for 61 years to Ove Svedberg. Loving mother of Steve (late Roberta), Susan (Lawrence) Swanson, Ronald, Julie (William) Wiesch and Jane (Paul) Berwanger. Cherished grandmother of Cori, Eric, Tony, Brad, Amanda, Shelly, Lindsey and Van. Dearest great-grandmother of Eliana. Visitation Saturday, February 11, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial...

February 6, 2017

Povse

Rudolph E. "Rudy" Povse, age 94, of Tinley Park.

Decorated Fighter Pilot, Second Lieutenant  U.S. Army Air Corps. WWII.

University Notre Dame Class of 1954.

Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ciurluini) for 53 years.

Loving father of Robert (Erin) and Paul Povse.

Dear brother of Olga...

February 6, 2017

Anna Panzica, age 94, beloved daughter of the late James and Mamie (nee Crisanti) Panzica. Loving sister of Geraldine (late Charles) Massaro, Catherine Cruz and the late Anthony Panzica, Mary (late Ernest) Popelka, August (Eileen) Panzica, Frank (late Alice) Panzica, James (late Jacqueline and late Linda) Panzica and Rose (late Louis) Rubino. Cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces...

February 4, 2017

Togher

Terence Togher,  age 90.

Native of County Mayo Ireland. Formerly of Chicago's Mt. Greenwood.

Beloved father of Terence, Anthony, William (Pam), Rose (William) McMahon, Maria (Thomas) Inzinga and Michael Togher.

Cherished  grandfather of Laura Leyden, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Dave, Michael Togher, Tom, Joe, Billy Inzinga, Marissa, Alyse, Michael Togher, Ashley, Alysa,...

February 2, 2017

Judith K. "Judy" Gremer, nee Stewart, age 59, beloved wife for 37 years to Robert D. "Bob" Gremer. Devoted daughter of the late Neil and Dorothy Stewart. Loving sister of Gene Stewart and the late Michael (Carol) Stewart. Dear sister-in-law of John (Barb) Gremer, Carolyn (late Dave) Balsis, and the late Paul Gremer and Mary (Bill) Winterfield. Dearest aunt of...