Obituaries

David H. Poole Jr.

July 15, 2016

Poole

David H. Poole Jr, age 53.

Veteran U. S. Army. Highly respected IT Specialist with the Federal Motor Carriers Administration for 20 years.

Beloved husband of Susan Poole (nee Brunner)

Devoted son of Arlene Poole (nee Whetsel ) and the late David H. Poole Sr.

Loving father of...

Virginia Kaled

July 15, 2016

Virginia M. "Ginny" Kaled, nee Szczepanski, age 60, beloved daughter of the late Chester and Florence Szczepanski. Loving sister of Michael Szczepanski, Lynn (Jeff) Kozola -Vena and Patricia (Rich) Slager. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Christian Heritage Church (meets at the SDA Church) 15760 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 from...

George Lulich

July 14, 2016

George N. Lulich, age 94, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Amelia "Millie" Lulich, nee Vukmirovich (2013). Loving father of Matthew (Arlene) Lulich and Robert Lulich. Cherished grandfather of Amy (T.J.) Sagen, Michael and Rob. Retired chief of security at the Prudential Building in Chicago. Devoted to his family, he was the best father...

Robert J. Krucek

July 12, 2016

Krucek

Robert J. Krucek, of Tinley Park,  age 79.

Retired maintenance mechanic for the steel mills, loved antiquing, fishing and dancing. Longtime huge Chicago Cub fan.

Beloved husband of Helen (nee Newman) for 36 years.

Loving father of Robbie (Donna), Sammy (Donna), Jenny (Ken) Ehlin, Becky (Mike) Bruno, Melanie Cadle, Addam...

James Bogusz

July 8, 2016

James P. Bogusz, age 54, of Woodbury MN, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, died unexpectedly at his home on July 8, 2016. Cherished father of sons Ethan, Luke & Derek. Beloved husband of Diane (nee, St.Pere). Dear brother of Robert, David & Paul Bogusz. He was a pilgrim soul and a fine and rare man of exceptional character and strength....

Lorraine Capperino

July 8, 2016

Lorraine A. Mandel Capperino, nee Laniewski, age 90. Loving mother of Kathleen Mandel, Karen (James) Hansen, Kim (Dennis) Santre and Kevin (Jacqueline) Mandel. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Fond sister of Harriet Barnas, Virginia Kausch, Terese Radziwon and the late Helen Zolner, Anthony Laniewski, Leonard Laniewski and Robert Laniewski. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July...

Mary R. Dunn

July 7, 2016

Dunn

Mary R. Dunn, Age 96, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Dunn Sr.; cherished mother of Mary Beth (late William) Moore, Eileen Ruhl, Eleanor Prunckle, Richard J. Dunn Jr., Terri (Bob) Lindberg, Pat (fiancée, Alan Knittel) Haseltine and Kathy Taube. Loving grandmother of 32, great-grandmother of...

Scott Mcbride

July 6, 2016

Scott Thomas McBride, age 33, beloved son of J. Thomas, Jr. and Deborah Marie (nee Lusa) McBride. Loving brother of Amanda (Garrett) Kerr and Alyssa McBride. Cherished grandson of Dorothy Lusa. Dearest nephew and cousin of the Lusa and Reinhart families. Graduate of St. Louis University. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth...

Frank J. Skeffington

July 4, 2016

Skeffington

Frank J. Skeffington, age 89, of Orland Park.

Veteran U.S. Navy WWII.

Services Times Pending

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

William Almer

July 3, 2016

William H. Almer, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Virginia, nee Anderson. Loving father of Jeff Almer and Laurie Almer (Mark Jensen). Cherished grandfather of several. Retired mechanical engineer from Anderson Fittings after decades of service. Family will receive relatives and friends at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Rd., Oak Lawn,...

Ruth Breese

July 2, 2016

Ruth D. Breese, nee Pokin, age 92, beloved wife of the late Leo A. Breese (1986) and the late George Roe (1944). Loving mother of Ronald (Gayle) Roe, John (Marie) Breese and Ruth (Kenneth) Harden. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two. Dearest sister of Frank (Joyce) Pokin and the late Roy Pokin, Bill Pokin and Mary Jane Clark....

Tobin Stanley

July 1, 2016

Tobin Stanley died unexpectedly, but peacefully, walking near his home in Orland Park, IL this past Friday evening, just 3 days shy of his 68th birthday. Tobin is survived by his loving wife Michelle and his four children, Mackenzie (Marty) Brennan, Morgan, Benjamin (Kara), Zachary and his brother Jason (Karen). Tobin was born on July 4, 1948 in the Chicago...

Bruce Bishop

June 28, 2016

Bruce C. Bishop, age 67, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 38 years of Susan. Loving father of Tarah, Alissa and Daniel. Soon to be grandpa for the first time. Fond brother of Wes (Lois) and the late Randy. Loving uncle of Mara (Josh) Okerman, Chip and J.J. Bishop. Dearest son-in-law of Sarah Mergesky. Dear brother-in-law of Sam Mergesky....

Richard H. Hamilton

June 27, 2016

Hamilton

Richard H. Hamilton, age 68, of Oak Forest.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

Visitation date and time pending.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Carmella Thompson

June 27, 2016

Carmella "Millie" Thompson, nee Mustari, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016. Everlasting soul mate of the late Elmer Thompson. Beloved mother of Marie Grossman, Daniel (Robin), Patricia (Paul) Wozniak, Timothy (Cheryl), Arthur and Carmella (Robert) Eldridge. Loving grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of one. Dear daughter of the late Mary (nee Passaro) Brichta...

Amy Drenthe-Boberg

June 27, 2016

Amy Jane Drenthe-Boberg, nee VanLente, age 104, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones already Home on June 27, 2016. Amy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Lambert Drenthe, and by her husband of 7 years, Lawrence Boberg, and by her brothers Ernest and Maynard and sisters Edna, Esther, Doris and Beth....

Violet Oostema

June 26, 2016

Violet G. "Vi" Oostema, nee Nelson, age 96, beloved wife of the late Peter (1963). Loving mother of Cynthia (Robert) Burnett and the late Peter E. Oostema (1962). Dearest grandmother of James (Zabrina) Burnett, David Burnett, Laura (Mike) Wilkinson and the late Gary (Cheryl) Oostema. Also a cherished great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Preceded in death by five sisters and one brother....

Florence Dekker

June 26, 2016

Florence Dekker, nee McCutcheon, age 94, beloved wife of the late Robert (2011). Loving mother of Kenneth (LuAnn), Kathleen (James) Bossenbroek, Keith (Lisa), Kevin (Belinda) and Kurt (Julie). Cherished grandmother of seven. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Edgar (late Margaret) McCutcheon. Visitation Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr....

Ralph Burdette

June 22, 2016

Ralph L. Burdette, age 88, beloved husband of the late Marceline (nee Greenawalt) and the late Nancy Lee (nee Bowen). Loving father of Charles. Dear step-father of John (Patricia) Sellick. Dearest step-grandfather of Sean Sellick. Fond brother of Dorothy. Preceded in death by three brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired heavy equipment operator and member of Midwest...

Eileen Lesher

June 21, 2016

Eileen M. Lesher, nee Sedgwick, age 89, beloved wife of the late Richard (1999). Loving mother of Robert (Carol) Lesher and Donald (Debra) Lesher. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Rossell-Griffin and Emily Lesher. Dear daughter of the late Robert and Evangeline Sedgwick. Retired teacher's aide for Chicago Public Schools with over 25 years of service. Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2016 from...