Obituaries

Jeannette Boersema

July 31, 2016

Jeannette C. Boersema, nee Van der Linde, age 83, beloved wife for 58 years to Richard. Loving mother of Annette (Mark) Klappauf, Wendy (Mark) Boersema Rappel and Richard H. (Jacqueline Nemec Boersema) Boersema. Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Jason and Suzy Klappauf and Jackson Rappel. Dearest sister of Henk (Jean) Van der Linde. Dear sister-in-law of Ben (late Lois) Boersema, Inez...

John W. "Peanuts" Lewandowski

July 29, 2016

Lewandowski

John  W.  “Peanuts”  Lewandowski, of Alsip,  age 67 .

Retired working foreman "Blue shirt" with Central Steel & Wire for 40 years.

Beloved husband of the late Claudia (nee Szymaniak)

Loving brother of Theresa (the late Donald), Carol (the late Ken) Szymanski, Donna (the late Paul) Szymanski, Cindy (Jim) Felonk,...

Connie Jo Piazza

July 27, 2016

Piazza

Connie Jo Piazza, age 69, of Tinley Park.

Retired from the Department of the Interior, I & M Canal Corridor Association.

Loving mother of Brynetta Frisby.

Cherished grandma of Hailey McCarthy.

Dear sister of Frank Don Piazza.

Fond aunt to Frank Piazza, Elizabeth Ann Morgan and...

Ellen Zielke

July 25, 2016

Ellen "Bunnie" Zielke, nee Shewmake, age 79, of Crestwood, IL, beloved wife for 56 years to Alvin. Loving mother of Michael Zielke, Diana (David) Simak, David (Cleofe) Zielke and Steven Zielke. Cherished grandmother and number one fan of Jessica, Cameron, Nicholas, Matt, Nicole, Kaylee and Hans. Dearest sister of Richard Shewmake. Ellen was a very giving person to both her...

Algementas Narakas

July 21, 2016

Algementas R. "Al" Narakas, age 57, proud US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of 32 years to Barbara, nee Kello. Loving father of Nick (Christina) Narakas and Jon Narakas. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Jackson. Dearest brother of Roma Peterson. Fond son-in-law of Lillian Kello. Dear brother-in-law of Kathy (Vince) Long, Patricia (Jim) Kociolek, Anne (Rick) Gorski, Mike Kello and the...

Alma "Barb" I. (Borkowski) Reilly

July 19, 2016

Reilly

Alma I. “Barb” Reilly (nee Borkowski), of Tinley Park,  age 92.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Reilly.

Loving mother of William (Linda), Mary Pat Domas and Patti Reilly.

Cherished grandmother of Laura, Matthew, Valerie, Bridget  and great grandmother of Joey and Danny.

Dear aunt to many...

William Vanwyngaarden

July 19, 2016

William VanWyngaarden, age 62, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 33 years to Jane R., nee Smit. Loving father of Jonathan (Dyana) VanWyngaarden. Cherished grandfather of Emma Jane. Dearest brother of Tom, Jo (Ed) Koens, Carla Wright, Fritz (Jill), Robert and the late Susan. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. William dedicated his life to serving others. Relatives...

Michael Miller

July 16, 2016

Miller

Michael Miller, of Chicago, age 66.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

Interment with full Military Honors Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Friday August 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Arthur Marsh

July 16, 2016

Arthur W. Marsh, age 92, beloved husband of the late Jeanne, nee Munger. Loving father of Karen (Al) Kulig. Cherished grandfather of Kimberlee Kulig, and Gregory Kulig. Dearest great-grandfather of Tyler and Morgan. Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, July 18, 2016 from 3-8 p.m.. Funeral Service Tuesday,...

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....