Obituaries

Brett R. Lauer

December 20, 2016

Lauer

Brett R.  Lauer, age 20.

Brett had the gentle soul of an artist and was a self taught musician on a variety of instruments.

Cherished son of Julienna (nee Sitniewski) and Timothy Lauer

Beloved brother of Bradley, Brianna, Brooke and the late Courtney.

Devoted grandson of Doug and...

Manuel Solórzano

December 20, 2016

Manuel Solórzano, "Brother Manny", "Tesoro", "Guacho", age 55, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Beloved husband for 24 years to Lourdes Solórzano. Loving father of Rolando Vargas, Mario (Carissa) Vargas, LuLu Solórzano and Emmanuel Solórzano. Cherished grandfather of Mario Jr., Isabella and Annabelle. Dear brother of Alfredo Solórzano, Fernando Solórzano, Noemi Solórzano, Sandra Solórzano, Enrique Solórzano, Ana Bertha...

James T. Augle

December 19, 2016

Augle

James T. Augle, age 57, of Tinley Park.

Veteran U.S Army.

Master Technician with Hawk Ford of Oak Lawn for 25 years and Volunteer Tinley Park Firefighter for many years.

Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy Augle (nee Gadzala) for 32 years.

Loving father of Jim and...

Norbert F. Lewandowski

December 18, 2016

Lewandowski

Norbert F. Lewandowski, age 93.

Veteran U.S Army WWII, 37th Division, Pacific Theater.

Late of Illinois Veterans Home, Manteno IL, formerly of Crestwood and Midlothian IL.

Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Lukaszewicz) for 65 years.

Loving father of Susan (Weston) Zuege and Diane (John) Durnik.

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Albert Ipema

December 18, 2016

Albert L. "Big Al" Ipema, age 59, beloved husband for 36 years to Joyce, nee Lindemulder. Loving father of Al (Tara), Ben (Bridgett), Leah (Jim) Spindler and Jake (Jackie). Cherished grandfather of Payton, Levi and Dakota; Sydney, Wyatt and Brynn; and Ryker. Devoted son of Henry and Minnie Ipema. Dearest brother of Bev (Ed) Brouwer, Barb (Charlie) Swanson, Andy (Rita)...

Harry Houghton

December 16, 2016

Harry E. Houghton, Jr., age 81, passed away December 16, 2016, following injuries sustained after an automobile accident. Beloved husband for 61 years to Shirley, nee Judy. Loving father of Susan (Gary) Smith, Bill (Nancy) Houghton, Carol (Greg) Dowdy, Beverly Thanos and Ken Houghton. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Christie) Smith, Brian (Stacey) Smith; Jim Houghton and Allison Houghton; and Jillian...

David Manthey

December 15, 2016

David A. Manthey, age 82, of Orland Park, IL, beloved husband for 58 years to Diane A. Manthey, nee Deutschman. Devoted son of the late Carl and Theresa. Retired in 1996 from the Chicago Sun-Times as a sports writer for 39 years. Services private. Memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital preferred. Express...

Margaret Bayer

December 14, 2016

Margaret L. "Peggy" Bayer, nee Borhauer, age 86, beloved wife of 49 years to George Bayer. Loving sister of Betty (late Robert ) Collins, Robert (Joyce) Borhauer, and the late Mary Lou (late George) Duschene. Fond sister-in-law of Carol (late Robert) Schultz. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted daughter of the late Lucien and Mary Borhauer. Visitation Monday,...

Thomas Tuitman

December 14, 2016

Thomas Tuitman Jr., age 76, of Orland Park, died suddenly on December 14, 2016. Beloved husband and best friend for 52 years of Beverly (nee Bergsma). Much loved father of Scott, Alan (Cindy), and Wendy (Michael) Bolhuis. Loved and very missed by his grandchildren Shawn Rainbolt, Chris (Jill) Rainbolt; Alan and Alanna Tuitman; Taylor and Colin Bolhuis. Cherished great-grandfather to...

John Pryor

December 13, 2016

John A. Pryor, age 69, suddenly, beloved husband for 42 years to Mary, nee Savoie. Loving father of Kelly Pryor, John (Kristin) Pryor and Kevin (Kerry) Pryor. Cherished grandfather of Hayden, Ian, Drew and Wylie. Dearest brother of Joan Jakubczak. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was a true "Southsider" and an avid White Sox fan. Visitation Sunday,...

Janet Slanger

December 13, 2016

Janet A. Slanger, age 52, suddenly went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2016. Beloved daughter of Eleanor (Leonard) Pocius and the late Garreth Slanger. Loving sister of Robert (Elsa) Slanger, Mary Slanger, Linda (Dan) Presler, Debbie (Al) Petrauskas, Leonard Jr.(Margie) Pocius, and the late Jeanne Slanger. Cherished aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest...

Jack Shaver

December 13, 2016

Jack E. Shaver, age 59, of Tinley Park, IL, beloved husband of Barbara, nee Douglas. Loving father of Jennifer Shaver-Wisz (Jay) and Jeff Shaver (Dana). Cherished grandfather of Nolan and Ashlynn. Dear step-father of Casey Karner, Christopher (Leah) Karner and Carly (Calvin) Shappard. Step-grandfather of Miles, Theo, Noah and Riley. Dearest brother of Joyce (Rich) Seban, Judy (Chuck) Lysholm and...

Lorraine Stankus

December 12, 2016

Lorraine Stankus, nee Zemgulis, age 88, beloved wife of 68 years to the late Lawrence Vincent Stankus. Loving mother of Judith Wesner, Kathryn (Paul) Brantl, Nancy (Robert) Earhart and Mary (Ronald) Kucharski. Proud grandmother of Larry & Kelly, Matthew & Eveling, Amy & Amanda, Becky & Eric, Andy & Eliza, Philip, Alex, Danny, Lorri, Jenny and Katie. Dearest great-grandmother of...

Stephen Spano

December 11, 2016

Stephen A. Spano, age 58, loving father of Jeremiah (Sheena), Heather, Melissa (Josh) Cargle, David, Andrea (Mario), and Jared. Cherished grandfather of Alexus, Damien, Jorden, Jeremiah, Carmella, Kadance, Lorenzo, Tim, Jaden, Giovanni, Lincoln, and Mario Jr. Friend and former husband of Renee Spano. Fond brother of John Spano and Ciss (Jim) Abraham. Dear uncle of Michael (Briana) Abraham, Jimmy (Meredith)...

Helena Grimberg

December 9, 2016

Helena J. Grimberg, nee Van Aller, passed away on her 101st birthday, December 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas (1994). Loving mother of Evelyn (John) Kirchgessner, Judith (the late David Leo) (Richard) Ozinga, and Gordon (Tillie) Grimberg. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of ten. Dear step grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Fond sister of John Van Aller....

Jack Summers

December 9, 2016

Jack D. Summers, age 91, WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran, beloved husband of the late Marjorie (nee Pels) and the late Marilyn Alford (nee Bailey). Loving father of Thomas (Cynthia) Summers, Karen (Bill) Davis, Denise (Mick) Voss, and Steve (Dori) Summers. Dear step-father of Karen (Ed) Swatkowski, Lori (Dave) Barker, and Dave Alford. Cherished grandfather of Shane (Lauren) Summers,...

Anthony Pandolfi

December 9, 2016

Anthony N. "Tony" Pandolfi, age 80, beloved husband of Thelma nee Young. Loving father of Laura Pandolfi-Hahn, Jeanne (Bill) Bowes, and John (Sarah) Pandolfi. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Aden, Tobin; Michael, Nicholas, Billy; Olivia, Emily, and Ava. Fond brother of Gilda Castiglione. Dear uncle of Joey, Frank (Barb), and Paul. Proud owner of Tony's Liquors in Beverly for over 25...

Ola Bergdall

December 8, 2016

Ola Mae Bergdall, nee Brookover, age 74, of Oak Forest, IL, formerly of Monticello, IN, passed away December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John (1997). Loving mother of Cecelia Doyle (John Lipetzky). Cherished grandmother of Teagan and Delaney. Dearest sister of the late Melba Kussmaul. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired office manager of Monticello Medical...

Robert Greene

December 8, 2016

Robert E. "Bobby" Greene, age 90, of Chicago, IL, passed away December 8, 2016. Beloved son of the late John and Clara (nee Connor) Greene. Loving brother of Warren (late Helen) Greene, Grace (late Thomas) Uraski, and the late Jack Greene. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services are private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Joan Hardin

December 7, 2016

Joan M. Hardin, nee Crews, age 80, beloved wife of the late Edward (2001). Loving mother of Michael (Beth) Hardin, Sr. and the late Peggy Ann Hardin. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Nekiel) Lyons, Amy Hardin, Sarah (Aaron) Adams, and Michael Hardin, Jr. Dearest great-grandmother of Natalli, Alexander, Renae, and Korbin. Survived by two sisters and preceded in death by two...