Obituaries

Janet Gadus

October 13, 2016

Janet Louise Gadus, nee Racette, age 82, loving mother of Lyn (Roger) Tegtmeyer, Walter (Alexandra) Krueger III, Cheryl (Frank) Fallucca and Virginia (Rick) Knowles. Beloved friend and former wife of Walter Krueger Jr. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Gary, Walter IV, Tony, Ryan, Jonathan, Christine, Sarah, Daniel and Amanda. Dearest great-grandmother of Cara, Ryan, Luke and Asher. Dear sister of Arthur...

Jean Allard

October 13, 2016

Jean M. Allard, nee Thibodeau, age 96, beloved wife of the late Leo (1982). Loving mother of Donna (John) Tholen and Karen (Harry "Pete") Kats. Cherished grandmother of Dawn Rienks, John (Anette) Tholen, and Joseph (Jaclyn) Montgomery. Dearest great-grandmother of Alex, Gabrielle, Olivia, and Haleigh Rienks; Eve, Joshua, and Jack Montgomery. Preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters....

Lt. Danny Carbol, Cfd

October 10, 2016

Danny R. Carbol, Lieut. C.F.D., age 56, taken from us suddenly and now at home with his earthly and heavenly fathers. Beloved husband and best friend for 33 years to Martha, nee Tijerino. Loving father of Kristian USAF, Justin, Jordan US Army and the late Kory Brooke. Devoted son of Esther Mae (nee Sword) and the late Douglas O., Ret....

Frederick Benegas

October 8, 2016

Frederick E. Benegas, age 75, beloved husband of the late Janice, nee Papke (2012). Loving father of Frederick J. Benegas. Cherished grandfather of Alayna, Michael, John, and Joseph. Father-in-law of Kristen Benegas. Dear brother of Richard Benegas, Virginia (late George) Dalle Molle, Joseph (late Gail) Benegas, Michael Benegas, John Benegas, and the late Salvino "Bud" Benegas. Dearest uncle of many...

Robert J. D'Andrea

October 7, 2016

D’Andrea- Robert J. “ Bobby”, Suddenly age 54 yrs, of Calumet City;

Beloved son of Barbara nee Banicki and the late Nicholas D’Andrea of Chicago Heights;

Loving brother of Dominic, Joseph, Cathy, Marcus and the late Nicholas III and Steven;

Dear nephew of many aunts and uncles;

Devoted friend to Rick...

Ruth A. (Verhoven) Curtin

October 6, 2016

CURTIN

Ruth A. Curtin (nee Verhoven), age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Curtin for 66 years.

Loving mother of Thomas (Marian), Michael (Deborah), Sharon Duffy, Shelia (Tracy) Hunt, Patrick (Peggy) and Suzanne Laging.

Cherished grandmother of Tom, Laura, Michael, Kristin, Daniel, Kevin, Damian, Lisa, the late James, Lauren,...

Wayne A. Case

October 4, 2016

Case

Wayne A. Case, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2016.

Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Virginia Case.

Father of Jenny and Cathy Case. Loving brother to Bruce (Linda) Case.

Fond uncle, nephew and friend to many.

Visitation Saturday,October 8, 2016 3-8pm  at Maher Funeral...

Dorothy Mae (Pacewicz) Mraz

October 3, 2016

Mraz

Dorothy Mae Mraz (nee Pacewicz), age 92.

Retired 25 year CPD Crossing Guard.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Mraz.

Loving mother of Joseph (Llani), John (Harriet) and James (Laurie) Mraz.

Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Karin, Kevin, Kimberly, Kerry and great grandmother of 9.

Devoted...

Wanda Suchanek

October 3, 2016

Wanda Suchanek, nee Kaleta, age 94, passed away October 3, 2016. Loving mother of Richard Suchanek, Sandra Susan (Leonard) Sitkowski and the late Daniel (late Joyce). Devoted grandmother GG Wanda of Kristin (Brian) Gembara and cherished great- grandmother to Sarah Jane and Benjamin. Special GG Wanda to her extended family: Todd (Linda), Zachary and Blake Sitkowski; Chad (Geanine), Jack and...

Maria I. Ayala-Rios

October 2, 2016

Ayala-Rios

Maria I. Ayala-Rios, age 80.

Beloved mother of Maria E. Flores, Miguel A. Flores, Enrique Flores and Carlos Flores. Loving grandmother of Estefania, Samantha, Maya, Sol and Michael. Dear sister of Ramona, late Victor, late Alfonsa, Roman, Heriberta, Domingo, Eusebio, Valentin, late Cerafin, Julia, Jorge, late Marcelino, Juan, Ana and Sara. Maria was a...

Jeannette Fischer

October 2, 2016

Jeannette Fischer, nee Bolhuis, age 100, beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Fischer (1991). Loving sister of Albert (Betty) and the late Simon (late Nellie), the late John (late Kay), the late Bessie, and the late Della Bolhuis. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired sales clerk from Carson Pirie Scott Company. Visitation Thursday, October 6,...

Gerald Novak

September 30, 2016

Gerald L. "Jerry" Novak, age 71, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 45 years to Cheryl L., nee Wood. Loving father of Todd USAF Technical Sgt. (Elana) Novak, Nicole (Kenneth) Bledsoe, and the late Kevin Novak (2005). Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Justin, and Jordan. Dear brother of Shirley Kastner and Robert Novak. Dearest uncle of Terry Lamb. Fond son-in-law...

Boyd Watters

September 30, 2016

Boyd E. Watters, of Mokena, IL formerly of Kaneville, IL, age 77, went to the hands of the good Lord on September 29, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Judy. Loving father of Jacqueline (Eric) Rothfahn, Richard (Carol) Watters and step-father of Gaile (Curtis) Miller, Roy (Becky) Coakley, Brian (Maggie) Coakley, Michael (Tracy) Coakley and Patricia Strayer. Dear grandfather of...

Dr. Carol Voss

September 30, 2016

Dr. Carol J. Voss, age 70, beloved daughter of Gertrude (nee Huisenga) and the late John J. Voss. Loving sister of Ruth (John) Hoogewerf, Lois (Kenneth) Sasveld, Robert (Melody) Voss, Beth (late Carzell) Griffin, Marjorie (Richard) Schildhouse, Dale (Marianne) Voss, and Esther Voss. Cherished aunt of 13 nieces and nephews and 34 grand nieces and nephews. Retired surgeon serving for...

Dale Joseph Mikolajewski

September 27, 2016

Mikolajewski

Dale J. Mikols (Mikolajewski) 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning September 27th with family at his side.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved and Devoted husband of Noreen (nee Miller) for 46 years.

Proud and Loving father of Dale (Sheryl).

Dearest grandfather of Ryan and Nicki. Dale was a loyal...

Edward Joseph Scheiber Sr.

September 23, 2016

Edward Scheiber Sr., age 74.

Beloved husband to the late Mary T. Scheiber (Heilbronner)

Loving father of Edward J. Scheiber Jr.(Jennifer), Mary M. Paladin (Brian Sr.), Joseph V. Scheiber(Meghan).

Cherished grandfather of Grace, Delilah, Brian Jr, Joey Jr, Lily and Carmella.

Visitation: Sunday 10am until time of Funeral Service at 1pm....

Irene Salinas

September 23, 2016

Irene L. Salinas, nee Smajick, age 91, died peacefully at home on September 23, 2016. Loving mother of Maryann (Robert Rutkowski) Aimone. Cherished grandmother of Christina (David) Goulding and Francesco Aimone. Dearest great-grandmother of Elliot. Devoted sister of the late Margaret (Richard) Klein. Beloved aunt of Rick (Tami) Klein and great-aunt of Ricky, Cali and Jacob. Visitation Friday, September 30,...

Mario R. Castillo

September 22, 2016

Castillo

Mario  Castillo, age 90.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII, Purple Heart Recipient.

Beloved husband of Guadalupe (nee Gordillo).

Loving father of Elissa "Lisa" Valdez, Laurie McKee and Mario L. Castillo.

Cherished grandfather of Logan, Gavin, Marissa and Olivia McKee, Blake and Branden Valdez and Risa Castillo.

Devoted...

Joseph A. Wrobel

September 21, 2016

Wrobel

Joseph A. Wrobel, age 88. U.S. Army Veteran.

Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Julia (nee Kubiak).

Loving father of Joseph D. (Carol), Kathleen (William), Daniel (Sandy) and the late Patricia.

Dear grandfather of Lisa, Erika, Joe Jr., Jessica, Kelly, Jennifer, Charity, Jaclyn, Amy, Daniel and Stephanie; great...

Kathleen L. Hoffman

September 21, 2016

Hoffman

Kathleen L. Hoffman, of Tinley Park, age 69.

Beloved wife of David Hoffman for 52 years.

Loving mother of Christine (Mark) Slattery, Kimberly (Joseph) Salecki and Cherlyn (Michael) Blecic.

Cherished grandmother of 7.

Dear sister of Joyce (Mike) Parisi

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