Obituaries

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

Services Pending

Joellen Duehr

September 19, 2016

Joellen J. Duehr, nee Jeffords, age 80, beloved wife of Milton "Mitz" Duehr for 61 years. Loving mother of Dawn (Robert) Mollo, Daniel (Lynn) Duehr, and Timothy Duehr. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Robert) Bailey, Jakob Duehr, Andrew Mollo, and Heidi (Randy) Finney. Dearest great-grandmother of Siena Bailey and Hadley Finney. Fond sister of the late Paul (Fran) Jeffords and sister-in-law...

Virginia Gecan

September 19, 2016

Virginia "Faye" Gecan, nee Gass, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Gecan (2008). Loving mother of Steve, Dan (Sandy) and the late Brian. Cherished grandmother of Joe (Danielle), Kevin and Stephanie. Dearest great-grandmother of Anna and Max. Dear sister of Sandra (Roger) Priest. Fond sister-in-law of Virginia Regan, Roger Gecan and the late Dorothy (Frank) Mascheri. Dearest aunt and...

Melvin Mozwecz

September 19, 2016

Melvin "Mel" Mozwecz, age 83, beloved husband for 55 years to Carol A., nee Harris. Loving father of Donna (Keith) Revak and Pam (Regan) Lamparski. Proud grandfather of Nicole. Dearest brother of the late Florence Kish, Elaine Henry, Dolores Miller, Ronald Mozwecz, Sr. and Harold Mozwecz, Sr. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Relative and friends are invited to...

Harry Mckenna

September 16, 2016

Harry  McKenna, age 74.

Veteran U.S. Army, Retired CPD.

Beloved  husband & best friend of 44 years to the late Maureen (nee Greaney); loving father of Marianne, CPD; devoted brother of the late John (late Mary), the late Esther (late John) Patterson, the late Thomas (late Lorraine), the late Janet “Nettie” Geagan, Ardel (Ret CFD)...

Marilyn Dykstra

September 15, 2016

Marilyn A. Dykstra, nee Tobbe, age 83, beloved wife of the late William (2006). Loving mother of Debra (Will) DeVries, William A. (Nancy) Dykstra, Linda (Tom) Accomando, Gary (Pam) Dykstra and Barbara (Randy) Terborg. Cherished grandmother of 34 and great-grandmother of 20. Fond sister of the late Shirley Hoefler. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 18,...

Charles Swiney

September 14, 2016

Charles M. "Chuck" Swiney, age 75, beloved husband for 52 years to Marlene, nee Bulthuis. Loving father of Kimberly (Monte) Merrick, Charles (Patti), Michelle (Mike) Edgar and Timothy (Christy). Cherished grandfather of Jonathon (Jaime), Daniel, Kiersten, Tyler, Jake, Zac, Jeremiah, Lucas, Logan, Nikki and Caleb. Dear brother-in-law of Robert (late Sharon) Bulthuis, Edward (Christina) Bulthuis, Kathy (Ron) Reidy and the...

Richard Heemstra

September 12, 2016

Richard Heemstra, age 86, beloved husband for 65 years of Tracy, nee DeVries. Loving father of Joy (the late Thomas) Madden, Cheryl (Hal) Brown, John (Sue) Heemstra and the late Richard (Laurie) Heemstra. Cherished grandfather of 14. Dearest great-grandfather of 26. Dear brother of the late Bernice Zeilenga and the late Pearl Couch. Fond brother-in-law of Gerrit (Dolly) DeVries. Dear...

Henry J. "Hank" Preston

September 11, 2016

Preston

Henry J. “Hank” Preston, age 92.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII.

Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Orban) for 63 years.

Loving father of  Joy Walkowiak, Jody (Rick) Heffernan, the late Jamie (Don) Signore and Scott Preston.

Cherished grandfather of Jason (fiancée Jennifer), Becky (fiancé Jeff), Scott and great grandfather...

Bernice Oosterhoff

September 9, 2016

Bernice Oosterhoff, nee Wierenga, age 87, beloved wife of the late Fred J. Oosterhoff (2005) and the late Sierd Schaafsma (1966). Loving mother of Phil (Rita) Schaafsma, Bill (Grace) Schaafsma, Wayne (Shirlee) Oosterhoff, Dorene (Ron) Dandurand, and Eileen (John) Moerman. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 47, one of whom preceded her in death . Dear sister of the...

Arnold Herard

September 7, 2016

Arnold Pierre Herard, age 63, beloved husband for 31 years to Marie Andree, nee Charles. Loving father of Natacha (Patrick) Herard-Exorphe, Natalie Herard, Cassandre (Warren) Yancey and Schubert Herard. Cherished grandfather of Brianna, Quency, Sidney and Emelia. Devoted son of Marie Luce and the late Louis Merece Herard. Dearest brother of Ronsard (Nerlande) Herard, Arsene (Patricia) Herard, Ginette Herard, Adler...

Katherine Marciniak

September 6, 2016

Katherine L. Marciniak, nee Koch, age 94, of Orland Park formerly of Dolton, IL. Beloved wife for 70 years to the late Raymond E. Marciniak. Loving mother of Linda (Ronald) Brngal, Kimberley Bullman and Richard (Barbara) Marciniak. Cherished grandmother of Michael and Matthew Bullman; Brad and Scott Brngal; Alex and Kevin Marciniak. Dearest great-grandmother of Emma, Violet and Juliet Bullman....