Obituaries

November 27, 2016

Anne E. Bennett, nee Oleksyn, age 95, beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Carole Coyner and Garry Mark (Deborah) Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Phil) Dahlem, Ignazio Fiorella, Craig (Jennifer) Bennett, Chad Bennett, and Cody Bennett. Dearest great-grandmother of Jason, Gavin, and Reagan. Preceded in death by 11 siblings. Visitation Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m....

November 27, 2016

Regina M. "Gina" Kwiatkowski, age 40, beloved daughter of Margaret "Marge" (nee Smith) and the late Dennis A. Kwiatkowski (2015). Loving sister of Sarah (Roger) Goodwin. Cherished aunt of Savannah Rose and Roger Bragdon. Dearest niece and cousin of many. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow...

November 26, 2016

Ruth Whitlow, nee Baldock, age 98, of Orland Park, formerly of Grant Park, Flossmoor, Harvey and Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Loving wife of the late Wayne L. Whitlow; beloved mother of Douglas (Beverly) Whitlow, Marcus (Gina) Whitlow, the late Larry (Eva) Whitlow, and the late Mary Whitlow. Cherished grandmother of Larry Jr, Johnny, Jimmy...

November 24, 2016

Sylvia G. Van Dyke, nee Friesema, age 83, beloved wife for 57 years to Clarence J. Loving mother of Kenneth Van Dyke. Fond sister of the late Wilma (late Luke) Dykstra and the late Marge (late John) Wiersum. Dear aunt of Robert Dykstra, James Dykstra, Leanne de Koning, and Pat Evenson. Visitation Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3-8 PM at Colonial...

November 24, 2016

Jennie C. Aardsma, nee DeYoung, age 95, beloved wife of the late Walter (1994). Loving mother of Jennie Lee (the late Paul) Sporleder, Eunice (Jack) Hoekstra and Evelyn (Vernon) Stoub. Cherished grandmother "Woe-Woe" of 11 and great-grandmother of 30. Fond sister of Evelyn Aardsma and the late Ethel Haddick. Visitation Sunday, November 27, 2016 3-7PM. Funeral Service Monday, November 28,...

November 21, 2016

Frances Jean Bergquist, nee Crowley, age 82, beloved wife for 65 years to Ronald. Loving mother of Ronald Jr. (Paula), Eric, Craig (Patty), the late Wendy (Paul) Vycas, and the late Todd. Cherished grandmother of Leif, Natalie Frances, and Scott Bergquist; Jason, Jeanna, Brian, and Carl Vycas; Jared Bergquist; and Jake Bergquist. Dearest great-grandmother of Zoey Bergquist, Vada Jean Vycas,...

November 20, 2016

Hamer

June L. Hamer (nee Doring), age 83.

Beloved wife of the late Eberhard "Eb" Hamer.

Loving mother of Linda (Mike) DuPuy and Barbara Dubec.

Cherished grandmother of Tony (Diane) Wuethrich and Tracy (Scott) Burns. Step grandmother of Michelle and Linda and great grandmother of Aaron, Brianna, Luca, and many others....

November 19, 2016

Sidney DeRuiter, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband for 68 years to Marilyn, nee DeVries. Loving father of Robert (Carol), Lou Ann Danforth, William (Linda), Donald (Kathryn), Kimberly DeVos, Terri (Michael) Tiemens, and the late Sandra Bruce (1999). Cherished grandfather of 20. Dearest great grandfather of 29. Preceded in death by his siblings Viola Johnson,...

November 14, 2016

J. John “JJ” Zurek.

Ret. Captain after 32 years of service with the Cook County Sheriff's Department.

Beloved husband of 41 years to Barbara (nee Green).

Loving father of Gina (Jonathon) Ostenburg and the late Ryan. Devoted Papa of Jason, Jenna, Jamesyn, Jordan and Justin.

Dear brother of Dorothy...

November 13, 2016

Robert D. Hummel, age 84, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 34 years to Therese, nee McCarthy. Loving father of Stephanie Hummel, Robert M. Hummel and Susan (Christopher) Timm. Cherished grandfather of Ian and Andrew Homich; Rachel (Phil) Fletcher, Robert A. Hummel, John (Adriana) Hummel; Christopher "Eric" (Jamie) Timm, Sarah (Michael) Hughes and Alexander Timm. Dearest great-grandfather of...

November 12, 2016

June J. Schaafsma, nee Aggen, age 90, former long-time resident of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Schaafsma. Loving mother of Ernest D. (Melodee) Schaafsma and the late Vernon Schaafsma. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday, November 19,...

November 10, 2016

Marie A. Lovrik, nee Cervo, age 99, beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving sister of the late Rena Tolmer, Victor Cervo, and Reno Cervo. Dear aunt of Arlene (Bill) McNellis and the late Robert (Maritta) Tolmer. Cherished great aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m....

November 10, 2016

Lorraine M. Nelson, nee Frundle, age 95, beloved wife of the late Elmer C. Nelson (1995). Loving mother of Marilou (Ray) Gerlich and Marlene (Mark) Wojciechowski. Cherished grandmother of Keith Gerlich, Christopher (Kate) Gerlich and Rachel Gerlich. Dearest great-grandmother of Connor. Fond sister of the late Lois (late Myron) Chappell. Dear aunt of Jane (Jack) DeBolt. Visitation Tuesday, November 15,...

November 10, 2016

Lindy L. Kubajak, nee Powlick, age 67, loving mother of Cheryl (Thomas) Galvin and Nicholas (Nicole) Wronkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Megan and Veronica. Dearest great-grandmother of Melody. Fond sister of Carol (Jim) Litviak and the late Richard (June) Powlick. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until time of...

November 9, 2016

Robert Abel Schoonveld, age 75, beloved husband for 50 years to Lois, nee Smit. Loving father of Steve (Karen) Schoonveld, Karen Schoonveld, Christine (Rob) Mazur, Sally (Keith) Hoelterhoff and Sandy (Michael) Shannon. Cherished grandfather of 11. Dearest brother of Shirley (late Ben) Scholtens, Elsie (Harold) Van Drie and Joyce (Bob) Garbacz. Dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday,...

November 8, 2016

Frances Jager, nee King, age 90, beloved wife of the late Henry E. (1989). Loving mother of Kenneth (Clara) Jager, Beverly (David) Hoitsma and Gerald (Wilma) Jager. Cherished grandmother of 10. Dearest great-grandmother of 22. Dear sister of the late Henry (Dorothy) King. Visitation Thursday, November 10, 2016, 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, November 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial...

November 6, 2016

Kelly

Delia P. Kelly  age 90, (née Mullarkey) of Tinley Park.

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Martin J. Kelly for 64 years.

Loving mother of Thomas, Ann, Marian, Carolyn, Patricia, Kevin, Martin, Kolleen and Gene.

Devoted...

November 6, 2016

James V. Barracca, age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Carmella, nee Dalessandro. Loving father of Angela (Dennis Manning) Barracca, Frank (Diana) Barracca, and Anthony (Karen) Barracca. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Lauren (Brian) Kelly, Ashley, Rachel (Dave) Kowalewski, Laura (Guillermo) Pedroni, Amy (Tim) Drenth, Samantha, Anthony Jr. (fiancé Amanda), Alyssa, Sarah, Nicholas and Vince. Dearest great-grandfather of five. Fond...

November 5, 2016

Theresa "Terry" Beirne, nee Burke, age 86, beloved mother of Barbara Skrobuton and Michael & his wife Marlene Bryar. Also loving mother to her fur baby Oliver (whom she really liked best!). Cherished grandmother of Bob Skrobuton and Michael Skrobuton. Wife of Edmund Beirne. Dear sister of Eileen & her husband Bill Sawyers. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews....

November 2, 2016

Dolores F. Parduhn, nee Deutsch, age 84, loving mother of Donna Sargis and Gary (Mariaelena) Parduhn. Cherished grandmother of Edward (Karen) Sargis; Austin and Arianna Parduhn. Dearest great-grandmother of Madeleine Sargis. Fond sister of Josephine (late Edward) Roddy. Dolores loved a challenge and was an avid Mahjongg player. She trained riders and their horses in Dressage at several area barns...