Obituaries

October 22, 2016

Ben Heemstra, Jr., age 94, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Naomi Eileen, nee Mayne (2010). Loving father of Ben III (Jennifer), Geraldine (Gregg) Gianpetro and the late Tim (Laurel). Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of thirteen. Preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.Retired from International Harvester...

October 20, 2016

Robert Evan Jones "Bob", 81, of Orland Park, IL, passed away at home on October 20, 2016. Bob was born on August 8, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to William Robert Jones and Elizabeth LeVan Jones, both of whom were school teachers. Bob graduated from Cheltenham High School '53 and from Lehigh University '57 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in...

October 19, 2016

Herman Kok, age 90, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 68 years to Jean H., nee Griffioen. Loving father of John (Sanneke), James (Deborah), Wayne (Mary) and the late Philip (Lorraine). Cherished grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 28. Fond brother of Grace Kuiper, Harry Kok, and the late Bill, Shirley Jonker, Henry, George, Jim, and Bernice Rinzema. Dear...

October 19, 2016

Barbara Lee "Barbie" Augle, nee Knoebel, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 19, 2016. Beloved wife of 28 years to Kevin J. Augle. Loving "mother" of her beloved late Daisy May and her dear Lucy. Devoted daughter of Howard and Ardith Knoebel. Dear sister of Debra (David) Augle, Howie (Dawn) Knoebel, Mickie...

October 19, 2016

Francis C. Zemka, age 93, WWII Army Veteran, passed away on October 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. Zemka (2002). Loving father of Karen (Douglas) Fikeys and Mark Zemka. Cherished grandfather of Tracy (Brian) Elhenicky. Dearest great-grandfather of Preston and Halen. Member of Tinley Park VFW Post 2791. Retired from Wrigley Company. Visitation Friday, October 21, 2016...

October 18, 2016

Kenneth M. Bol, age 85, of Plano, IL, passed away at his home, October 18, 2016. He was born December 3, 1930 in Chicago, the son of John and Angie. Kenny was a proud member of Local 705. He retired after 27 years from Avalon Petroleum where he drove a fuel truck. Upon his retirement in 1995 he spent his...

October 17, 2016

De La Rosa

Andrew K. De La Rosa, age 52.  Formerly of Oak Forest.

Veteran U. S. Coast Guard.

Master Carpenter and heavily involved in the Art Community in Rogers Park Chicago.

Devoted partner of Charlise Coleman.

Former spouse of Valerie De La Rosa (nee Tedder).

Loving...

October 16, 2016

Chad R. Stagg, age 44, loving son of Jill Stagg and Paul (Dee) Stagg. Dear brother of Mark (Renae), Ryan (Holly), and Troy (Stephanie). Dear step-brother of Jason (Shannon), Jamie (Mike) and Jennifer (Steven). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond nephew of Linda and the late Richard (Jane). Dearest cousin of Jody (Devin) and Jill; Tom (Jen) and...

October 14, 2016

Janet E. Siegers, nee Doornbos, age 77, beloved wife of Albert Siegers and the late Eric Nasebandt. Loving mother of Bruce (Joanne) Harnew, Dale (Judy) Harnew and the late Mark (Kim) Harnew and David Harnew. Dear step-mother of Albert J. (Donna) Siegers, David (Kimberly) Siegers and Kenneth (Barbara) Siegers. Dearest grandmother of 17. Cherished great-grandmother of 18. Fond sister of...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...