Obituaries

John Devries

June 19, 2016

John R. DeVries, age 45, beloved husband of 20 years to Susan, nee Singer. Loving father of Trystan, Ashley, and Gabriella. Cherished son of Carol VanKuiken (nee Boss) and the late John A. DeVries. Dearest brother of Barbara (Mark) Vitkauskas and Pamela Kamphuis. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was the manager at Little Joe's Restaurant in New...

Albert David

June 17, 2016

David

Albert David, age 90.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII.

Committal Service Friday Elmwood Cemetery River Grove Il.

Joseph A. Wydra Jr.

June 16, 2016

Wydra

Joseph A. Wydra Jr. age 64, of New Lenox.

Retired Mechanic with the Chicago Transit Authority.

Beloved son of the late Joseph A. Wydra Sr. and Cecelia (nee Ciciura)

Loving brother of Thomas and Robert Wydra.

Devoted companion Trooper, Navy and Custer.

Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30...

Laverne Bandstra

June 15, 2016

Laverne S. Bandstra, nee Radius, age 86, beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Sally Jo Aardema, Jodie (Michael) Bulthuis and the late Jack Richard Bandstra. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Aardema, Cortney (Joseph) Book, Jorie (Joseph) Chesser, Wendy, Joel, Jill and Sam Bulthuis. Dearest great-grandmother of Jonathan and Hannah Book, Jackie Aardema and Charles Chesser. Dear sister of...

Myrtle Cox

June 14, 2016

Myrtle E. Cox, nee Littig, age 97, beloved wife of the late Elmer Cox. Loving mother of Elmer (Margaret) Cox, Joan (Tippy) Burke, Linda (George) Naujokas and the late Sylvia (late Joe) Muench, Barbara Novak, Carol (Ron) Johnson and Jane Cox. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great and great-great-grandmother of many. Dear sister of the late George Littig. Visitation Thursday,...

Lisa Lynn (Weddington) Taylor

June 13, 2016

Taylor

Lisa Lynn Taylor (nee Weddington), age 52.

Beloved fiancé of Sean Smith.

Loving mother of Nicholas (Melissa) DiBenedetto and Trevor Taylor.

Cherished grandmother of Mia DiBenedetto.

Devoted sister of Berry Weddington, James Curtis and Julia Anita Sanders.

Fond aunt of James Richard Sanders Jr,, John David...

James Vos

June 12, 2016

James D. "Jim" Vos, age 63, beloved son of the late Jerry Sr. and Alice (nee Van Laten). Loving brother of Jerry Jr. (Shirley) and David (Maggie). Cherished uncle of Trisha (Patrick) Stingel, Jerry R. (Colleen) Vos, Jennifer (Roberto) Munoz and John Vos. Dearest great uncle of Elvis, Ishmael, Luis, Samantha, Christian, Garrett and Quinn. Jim will also be missed...

Stewart James Subject

June 11, 2016

Subject

James Subject, age 78.

Veteran U.S. Army Korea. Retired Teamster with over 35 years of service.

Beloved husband of Rita Subject (nee Falls) for 58 years.

Loving father of Joan (Joel) DeValk and Janice Pelke

Cherished grandfather of Danielle Pernice, James Graham, Jason, Kalee Pelke, Timothy, Jessa DeValk,...

Rose M. (Consolo) Stambaugh

June 11, 2016

Stambaugh

Rose M. Stambaugh (nee Consolo),

Beloved wife of the late Roy W. Stambaugh.

Dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Consolo.

Loving sister of Margaret (the late Vincent) Schavone, the late Vito, Bruno (Helen), Mary (Ted), Anthony and Dominic Consolo.

Fond aunt and great aunt to many...

Donald F. Mainellis

June 11, 2016

Mainellis

Donald F. Mainellis, age 73.

Beloved  husband of Theresa Ann (nee Lewandowski) for 52 years.

Loving father of Cathy (Chris) Bonk, Pam (Jim) Valleyfield, Christy Musso, LaDonna (Mike) Rowley and Don (Becky) Mainellis.

Cherished grandfather of 10. Dedicated lifelong Cubs fan.

Visitation  Monday 3-9 pm Funeral Tuesday 10:30...

Bernice Wiziscki

June 10, 2016

Bernice E. Wiziscki, nee Jenkot, age 97, beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Elaine (late Joseph) Tesher. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Mary) Tesher, Shelly (Mark) Brusich and Kim (Kent) Hoppe. Dearest great-grandmother of Bridget, Colleen, Olivia, Sarah, and Kevin Tesher; Michael, Nicole, and Rachel Brusich. Fond sister of Marie Rybakowski and Vickie Zielinski. Preceded in death by...

Johanna Rose Dvaronis

June 7, 2016

Dvaronis

Johanna Rose Dvaronis,  age 76, of Tinley Park.

Passed away June 7th 2016.

Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Dvaronis.

Loving sister of Angela (Bernie) Brady, Elaine (Gregory) O’Keefe and the late Patricia (Henry) Hopp. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Member of the Council...

Herbert Mazanke

June 7, 2016

Herbert L. Mazanke, age 64, beloved husband for 39 years to Dorothy, nee Hodges. Loving father of Paul (Jenna) Mazanke. Cherished grandfather of Logan. Devoted son of Olga, nee Paterek, and the late Paul Mazanke. Fond brother of Klaus Mazanke, Mary Ann Harrelson and Bob (Fi) Mazanke. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2016, from...

William Van Wyk

June 6, 2016

William Van Wyk, age 89, beloved husband of the late Anna M. Van Wyk, nee Smith (2011). Loving father of Linda (Thomas) Somerville, Judith (John) Brogan, William (Lora Lockwood) Van Wyk, Marilyn Van Wyk, Karen Van Wyk and Robert (Laura) Van Wyk. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grandfather of four. Visitation Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service...

Douglas Bierma

June 6, 2016

Douglas R. Bierma, age 67, U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran. Beloved husband for 47 years to Barbara L., nee Hoeksema. Loving father of Douglas, Jr., M.D. (Christine), Rev. Daniel (Rebecca) and Steven. Proud grandpa of Christian, Emily, Jed, Wesley, Clara and Noah. Dear brother of David (Katherine), Deborah (late Jerry) Woudema and Daryl (Cheryl). Visitation Thursday, June 9, 2016 from...

Margaret Cullinan

June 6, 2016

Margaret Jane "Maggie" Cullinan, age 51, loving mother of Veronica Cullinan. Devoted daughter of Harry and the late Mary Sue (nee Cameron) Cullinan (2014). Dear sister of Marianne LoRusso and Nancy Cullinan. Dearest niece of Jane (Mike) Clark. Cherished aunt of Vincent and Taylor LoRusso. Beloved companion to many pets. Dear friend of many including Nancy Swank. Visitation Friday, June...

Theresa Vander Wall

June 4, 2016

Theresa Ann Vander Wall, age 74, beloved daughter of the late Dick and Effie Vander Wall. Loving sister of Edith (Sanford) Ballin, Effie (Ken) Westrom, the late Lambert (Shirley) Vander Wall and the late Anna (late Kenneth) Trainor. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, June 13,...

Patricia Mcrae

May 31, 2016

Patricia Katherine McRae, nee Carney, age 71, beloved wife of Keith McRae, Sr. Loving mother of Keith (Norma Oliveros) McRae, Jr. and Ryan McRae. Adored grandmother of Cailin and Tyler. Precious daughter of the late Eileen & Ed Carney. Loving sister of the late Eileen Carney. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Treasured friend of many. According...

Raymond Marciniak

May 31, 2016

Raymond E. Marciniak, age 93, of Orland Park formerly of Dolton, IL. WWII U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of 70 years to Katherine, nee Koch. Loving father of Linda (Ronald) Brngal, Kimberley Bullman and Richard (Barbara) Marciniak. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Matthew Bullman; Brad and Scott Brngal; Alex and Kevin Marciniak. Dearest great-grandfather of Emma, Violet and Juliet...

John Thompson

May 31, 2016

John Thompson, age 85, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Loving father of Terry (Don Elliott) Lowe, Lynne (Gaylord) Nelson and Todd (Raquel Redmon) Thompson. Cherished grandfather of Renee (Jeremy) Bryan, Shannon (Jordan) Higby; Allyson (Nick) Helms, Alexander, Spencer and Jacob Nelson; LaTavia Jo Harley and Nathan Thompson. Dearest great-grandfather of Devon, Kadin, Parker, Chase, Brayden, Mason and Xavier. Loving uncle...