Obituaries

May 29, 2016

Svabas

William H. Svabas, age 73.

Retired plant manager with Westinghouse Electric.

Devoted son of the late William and Marie (nee Gigon).

Loving brother of  Sandra Morgan, the late Patricia Blanchard and Barbara (the late George) VanKampen.

Cherished uncle and great uncle to many.

Visitation Friday 3-9pm...

May 29, 2016

Jewel C. Huston, Sr., age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Alean Huston, nee Benjamin. Loving father of Jimmy Huston, Velma Cole and Jewel C. Huston, Jr. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Preceded in death by his two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jewel was a concrete construction foreman for over 50 years at County...

May 29, 2016

Paula J. Winkler, age 56, at rest on May 29, 2016. She is survived by her sisters: Janet Zuidema of Palos Park, IL, Joyce Miglieri of Chicago, IL, Janice (Pete) Bristol of Marietta, GA, Judy (Pete) DeYoung of Gainesboro, TN and Rhonda (Gary) Rastelli of Springfield, TN. She was also a beloved niece, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Paula...

May 29, 2016

Margaret E. Haas, nee Olson, age 90, beloved wife of 61 years to Richard "Bud". Loving mother of Patti Yacup and Leslie (Mark) Furtek. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Brian) Norman, Ashley Yacup, Amanda Furtek and Timothy Furtek. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubree. Dear sister of Ralph (Evie) Olson and the late Leon Olson, Floyd Olson, Gerald Olson, Donald Olson and Jean...

May 24, 2016

Davia

James M. Davia, age 30.

Beloved son of  Noelle Panfil and James  Davia.

Devoted Fiancee  of Ashley Lamb.

Loving brother of Brianne (Charles) Davia  and Joseph  (Vicki) Panfil-Mayer.

Cherished uncle of  Damien, Isaiah, Charli, Montana, Macy, Ryder and Cali.

Visitation Sunday June 5th 3-9pm with a...

May 22, 2016

Matthew R. Keating, age 29.

Beloved son of Richard Keating and Melissa Gabriel (nee Hruban).

Cherished grandson of late Martin and Arlene Keating and Rina (the late Edward) Gabriel.

Dear brother of Frankie and Ryan Gabriel.

Fond cousin to many.

Visitation Friday 3-9pm with a Funeral Service at 7:30...

May 20, 2016

Welcome

John T. "Yonk" Welcome, age 76.

On May 20th, 2016, we lost John “Yonk” Welcome, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend.

Born September 8th, 1939.

Chicago Fire Fighter for 29 dedicated years at TL-39 and T-45, Proud member: B.O.B.

Local 2 member since 1974.

Beloved...

May 13, 2016

Gloria Ellen Roos, nee Swan, age 92, proud Buckeye, born in Toledo, OH. Adored wife for 58 years of John G. Roos. Loving mother of Lisa (John) Filbert. Dear step-grandmother of Anna (Kevin) Palmer. Much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many. Gloria was a gifted artist, musician and dancer as well as a published poet. Visitation Tuesday,...

May 12, 2016

Dean

Ellis C. Dean, age 66.

Veteran U.S. Army, Military Police Vietnam.

Beloved husband of Debra Benson for 31 years.

Loving father of Brian and Debra Benson.

Cherished grandfather of Leilani Benson.

Dear brother of Sara, Patricia, Joyce, Flora, Stephen and Robert Benson.

Fond uncle...

May 12, 2016

Donald S. Habich, age 69, of Birch Lake, Vandalia, MI, formerly of Blue Island and Orland Park, IL passed away in Kalamazoo, MI on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Beloved husband of 47 years to Jean, nee Vincelli. Loving father of Joel (Wendy), Andrew (Maura) and the late Donnie. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Sydney, Mason and the late Blake Christopher. Dear...

May 11, 2016

Louise E. Smith, nee Knoblock , 102 years old, beloved wife of the late Charles P. Smith, Sr. Loving mother of Lori (late Bob) Mason and Charley (Dawn) Smith, Jr. Cherished gram of Scott Mason, Melissa (Quentin) Maguire and the late Heidi Mason. Dear G.G. of Mason Maguire and Kellyn Maguire. Dearest sister of Herbert "Bud" (late Loretta) Knoblock, Mary...

May 5, 2016

Jerry J. Dufek, Sr., age 64, beloved husband of 44 years to Barbara, nee Parucka. Loving father of Jerry "Jay" (Michelle) Dufek Jr., Kimberly (Tom) Markett, Jaime Dufek and Stephanie (Tom) Kowalski. Cherished grandfather of Frankie, Joey and Dani. Dearest brother of Arnold "Arnie" (Margie) Dufek and the late Robert Dufek. Dear brother-in-law of Carol Silvestri, Diane (Don) Silvestri, and...

May 5, 2016

Raymond A. Boss, Sr., age 90, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Ida, nee Deckinga. Loving father of Raymond Jr. (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss, Lynne (the late John) Huiner and the late Sharon (Bob) Bulthuis. Cherished grandfather of 12 and dearest great-grandfather of 23. Visitation Friday, May 6, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday,...

May 4, 2016

Fagan

Bridget M. Fagan, age 38.

Beloved daughter of Francis and Mary (Nee Dengler) Fagan.

Loving sister of Shannon (Dennis) Dwyer and Erin Fagan

Cherished aunt of Sean and Denny Dwyer.

Dear niece, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Tuesday 5-9 pm with a Funeral Service at...

May 4, 2016

Jutta H. Gorski, nee Maskos, age 76, beloved wife of Stanley. Loving mother of David, Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Great-grandmother of two. Fond sister of Wolfgang (Carol) Maskos, Ruth (Clarence) Kamba and the late Reinhard Maskos. Visitation Friday, May 6, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

May 3, 2016

Joan M. Vanden Broek, nee McComis, age 85, beloved wife of the late Francis (1974). Loving mother of Susan (John) Bowen, Sandra (Steve) Grutzius and Kathy (Matt) Hogan. Cherished grandmother of Julia (Robert) Agosta, Sara (Josh) Soich, Mallory, Morgan, Marisa, Mia, Michael and Mather Grutzius; Collin, Elise, Laurel and Mitchell Hogan. Dearest great-grandmother of Madison, Maverick and R.J. Dear sister...

May 2, 2016

Geziena H. Huizenga, nee Roon, age 91, beloved wife of the late Paul (2003). Loving mother of Trudy (Al) Hulford, Ruth (Bill) Fischer, Eileen (Tim) Robson, Kris (John) Rosendale, and the late Kenneth (Rose), Norwyn and Brent. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of John Roon and the late Henrietta Vriezen. Dearest aunt of many nieces...

May 2, 2016

Charlotte D. Preisser, nee Gordon, age 73, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Gottlinger and the late Charles Preisser. Loving mother of Paul (Elaine) Gottlinger, Dwayne Preisser, and the late Gwendolyn Gottlinger. Cherished grandmother of Tracey and Austin, Trevor, & Raven. Dearest sister of Beverly Holtz and the late June, Jacquelyn and Charles. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

May 1, 2016

Jurinek

Kimberly A. Jurinek (nee Moesle), age 60.

Beloved wife of Stephen Jurinek for 40 years.

Loving mother of Christine (Nate) Evans, Jessica (Chris) Boersma and Stephanie (Trent) Jenkins.

Cherished grandmother of Eric, Jacen, Ella and Logan.

Visitation Saturday 2:00-9:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at...

May 1, 2016

Marilyn L. Meneghini-Carone - 88

9/11/1927 - 5/1/2016 Crestwood and Roseland

Marilyn L. Meneghini-Carone nee Parise, age 88.   Longtime Roseland and Crestwood resident. Her professional life as a Registered Nurse included many years at Roseland Community and Little Company of Mary Hospitals.  Wife of the late John H. Meneghini and Frank L. Carone. Loving mother...