Obituaries

April 14, 2025

Jennifer Lee Beaupre, a vibrant and creative soul, passed away peacefully in her home in Palos Park, IL, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on April 29, 1979. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Susan (Jacobs) Webber and William Webber. She is survived by her loving husband, Eric, and their two twin children,...

April 11, 2025

Steven M. Lillie, 69, late of Tinley Park. Veteran U.S.M.C. Beloved son of Gene and Rosemary (nee Ignowski). Cherished husband of Cindy Lillie (nee Hagan). Devoted father of; Matthew, Jeremy (Morgan), Joshua and Sarah. Loving brother of; the late Billy (Karen), the late Bobby (Lillian), Rick (Pam), Ann (Mike) the late David, Brian, and the late Gale.Dearest grandfather of;...

April 11, 2025

Letitia Jess Savage (nee Hogan) 96, of Venice, Fla., at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Anna (nee Hogan). Cherished wife of John Savage. Devoted mother of; Linda, the late John (Liz), Mary, Tish (late Edward), the late Tina (DaMingo) and Tom. Loving sister of; Eugene (Hap) Hogan and Dorothy (the late John) O'Shea....

April 11, 2025

Barbara J. Doyle, nee Hanlon, age 86, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Matthew P. Doyle. Loving mother of Kelly (James) Nettleton and John (Karen) Doyle. Cherished grandmother of Ken, Brandon, Ryan, Cali; Elizabeth, Mary and Teddy. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Devoted daughter of the late Frank Hanlon and the late Pearl (late John) Dauksas. Dear sister of...

April 9, 2025

Elsa Rocha Corpus, age 87, beloved wife of the late William Corpus (1994). Loving mother of Robert Corpus and Michael Corpus. Devoted daughter of the late Cesar and Flavia Rocha. Elsa was a dedicated registered nurse for over 60 years. She always had a heart for helping others. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church attending Mass weekly....

April 5, 2025

Arthur R. "Art" Glick, age 84, beloved husband for 61 years to Donna M. Glick, nee Wittstock. Loving father of Sandra (Edward) Pitlik and Diane (Mark) Sweeney. Cherished grandfather of Taylor (Kristin) Pitlik, Justin Pitlik, Hunter Sweeney and Zachary Sweeney. Dear brother of Deborah (Michael) Treacy and the late Donald Glick. Longtime owner of Eagle Uniform Company in Crestwood, IL....

April 3, 2025

Michael Q. "Mike" Navarrette, age 83, passed away at his home in Tinely Park on April 3, 2025. Beloved husband for 58 years to Sharon McDonald Navarrette (2022). Loving father of Deanna (Greg) Trull and the late Dante Navarrette. Cherished grandfather of Josh, Tyler, Ryan and Tara Trull; Alexis Mulder and Tristen Navarrette. Longtime member of Painters Union Local 184....

March 30, 2025

Eleanor R. De Blecourt, nee Ridderhoff, age 91, beloved wife of the late Hybo (2013). Loving mother of Karen (Curt) Knapp and Paul (Kristie) De Blecourt. Cherished grandmother of Anna (Patrick) Page, Katelyn De Blecourt, Micah De Blecourt, Kyle (Maribeth) De Blecourt, Daniel De Blecourt and Kara (Derek) Rice. Dear sister of the late Anne (late George) Boss and the...

March 29, 2025

Carolyn J. Bolam (nee Kania), 83, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on March 29th, at South Suburban Hospital after an illness. Beloved daughter of her late parents Walter and Josephine (nee England). Cherished wife of the late Dale S. Bolam. Devoted mother of Chuck (Cindi) Patula. Visitation Friday, April...

March 28, 2025

Donald F. Janulis, age 83, beloved husband for 32 years to Virginia "Ginny" Janulis, nee Mercede, and the late Joan. Loving father of Jeffrey Janulis, Joyellen Janulis and Jay Janulis. Dear step-father of Kim Jeanes, Kiiri (Jerry) Wagner, Kelly (Brian) O'Connor and the late Ronald Jeanes. Cherished grandfather of Trevor Janulis, Brittany Wagner, Damian Jeanes, Hailey Janulis, Starr Janulis, Krztoff...

March 28, 2025

Matthew P. Doyle, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to Barbara Doyle, nee Hanlon. Loving father of Kelly (James) Nettleton and John (Karen) Doyle. Cherished grandfather of Ken, Brandon, Ryan, Cali; Elizabeth, Mary and Teddy. Dearest great-grandfather of 12. Devoted son of the late John P. and Anne (nee Fogarty) Doyle. Dear brother of Rita Mae...

March 27, 2025

Dorothy Jane (Sneller) Assink, born December 14, 1930 in Fremont Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Homer Glen, Illinois. Dorothy, often lovingly referred to as “Dot” and “Aunt Dot”and “Grandma Dorothy”, was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Paul and her son Dean. Dorothy was the loving mother of Linda Oostema, Stephen (Sue)...

March 27, 2025

Janice Gail “Jan” Dryfhout (nee Boss), age 75, of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 27th, 2025. Beloved wife for 54 years to Denny. Loving mother of Jeff (Becky) Dryfhout, Mike (Tammy) Dryfhout, and Brian (Becca) Dryfhout. Dear mother-in-law to Jill (Steve) Mehnert. Loving grandma to Jordan, Maddie, Jack, Zack, Kyle, Elena, Carson and...

March 26, 2025

Ernesto Bueno Jr.

November 16, 1963 — March 26, 2025

Frankfort, IL

Ernesto Bueno Jr., 61, of Frankfort, Illinois, peacefully passed away at his home on March 26, 2025. Ernesto is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 40 years, Martha Bueno; loving daughters Christina (John) Essington and Adriana (Paul) Rajauskas; treasured grandchildren...

March 23, 2025

Ronald A. "Ron" Lavery, age 76, beloved husband for 55 years to Barbara K., nee Visser. Loving father of Brian (Seema Limaye) Lavery, Marcia (Andrew) Beckett and Gregory (Erin) Lavery. Cherished grandfather of Sonia and Dylan Lavery; Daria and Desmond Beckett; and Gloria and Cyrus Lavery. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (Art) Hossman. Fond brother-in-law of Lee (Ray) Dekker,...

March 21, 2025

Raymond M. Walsh, Sr., age 79, US Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, retired Sgt. OPPD with over 30 years of service. Beloved husband for 58 years to Teresa, nee Castellanos. Loving father of Raymond Jr. (Chrissy), Shawn (Marisa), Eamon (Stacy), and Stephany (Joe) Zumerling. Cherished grandfather of Julie, Shawn Michael, Chloe, Anthony, Joey, Simon, Joey, Raelynn, and Evelyn. Devoted son of...

March 21, 2025

Olga Bessis, nee Ayanoglou, age 101, beloved wife of the late Samuel Bessis of Tarpon Springs, FL. Loving sister of the late Dorothy Gombis, the late Theodore Ayanoglou, and the late Ann Chilton. Dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and great-great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Olga was a secretary at Brandeis University in Boston, University of Chicago and Argonne National...

March 21, 2025

Karen P. McKeigue, nee Pacewic, age 67, wife of James McKeigue. Loving mother of Stacy (Alex) Tepp. Devoted daughter of the late Richard and Laverne Pacewic. Dear sister of Jean Baker, John Pacewic, Rick Pacewic, Michael Pacewic and the late Bunny Smith. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Karen had a delightful collection of sock monkeys, a passion for...

March 18, 2025

Donald A. “Don” Dascenzo. age 79, U.S. Air Force Veteran, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 18, 2025. Husband of the late Lynnea M. “Lynn” Dascenzo, nee Stark (2018). Loving father of Joseph (Sarah) Dascenzo and David (Margret) Dascenzo. Cherished grandfather of Micah (Jenna), Jeremiah, Noah (Abby) and AanElyse and great-grandfather of Lore and Elliot. Dear...

March 17, 2025

William G. "Bill" Gleeson, age 78, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran serving aboard the USS Walke. Bill passed away on March 17, 2025 in Columbia, Maryland. Former longtime resident of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 53 years to Frances "Fran" Gleeson, nee McGarvey. Loving father of Kristin (John) Tyrrell and Kevin (Jessica) Gleeson. Cherished Papa of Ian, Frani, Sydney, Wyatt...