Obituaries

Wilma Henderson

March 10, 2016

Wilma Rose Henderson, nee Lybarger, age 97, loving mother of Brian (Donna) Henderson. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Wilma was the oldest living member of Ashburn Baptist Church. Wilma was a very spiritual and positive person who loved to read Christian literature, especially her Bible. She loved going to church...

Mathilda Ten Hor

March 10, 2016

Mathilda Florence Ten Hor, age 88, late of DeMotte, IN formerly of Orland Park, IL. Loving sister of the late Jake Oost, Betty DeHaan Meeuwse, Richard Weidenaar, Ann Boonstra, Agnes Ten Hor, and Wilma Ekema. Dear aunt, great-aunt, and cousin of many. Beloved daughter of the late John and Jessie (nee Leistra) Ten Hor. Visitation Sunday, March 13, 2016 from...

Joseph Desantis

March 8, 2016

Joseph DeSantis, Jr.,age 77, passed away on March 8, 2016, beloved husband of 53 years to the late Stephanie A. DeSantis, nee Sloan. Loving father of Susan (John) Buenger and Mimi (Alky) Pahis. Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Tori, and Adam. Dear brother of David (Darlene) DeSantis. Fond brother-in-law of Pat (Don) Macaulay, Forrest Sloan, and Richard (Diane) Sloan. Dear uncle...

Carolynn Pasquarella

March 6, 2016

Carolynn S. "Carol" Pasquarella, nee Hollich, age 71, beloved wife of the late Don J. Pasquarella, Sr. (2014). Loving mother of Don Pasquarella, Jr. Dearest sister of George (Kathy) Hollich and Mary (Ed) Lorenz. Dear sister-in-law of Paul (Cathy) Pasquarella, Ron (Sue) Pasquarella, Wayne (Sue) Pasquarella, Pat (Bill) Swick and the late Pauline (John) Kolesiak and Jackie Henke. Dear aunt...

James "Jimmy" Coogan

March 4, 2016

Coogan

James F. Coogan of Tinley Park

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

Family and friends to gather Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (time pending)

Thomas Holz

March 3, 2016

Thomas James Holz, 76, of Logan, UT, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 3, 2016 from complications following a stroke. He was born on October 20,1939, son of the late Arthur and Genevieve (nee Pekin) Holz. His beloved wife, Sharon (nee Doogan) Holz preceded him in death. He is survived by five beautiful daughters: Maureen, Cheryl, Laura Roberts,...

Gayle Diedrich

March 2, 2016

Gayle E. Diedrich, nee Hileman, age 34, beloved partner of Gene Duffus. Loving mother of Harley, Phillip and Audriana. Devoted daughter of Patricia Hileman and Kenneth Hileman. Cherished granddaughter of Judith Dehnert. Family and friends will gather at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 10056 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for a Memorial Service....

Craig Jongsma

March 1, 2016

Craig S. Jongsma, age 46, loving father of Jonathon and Jordan. Devoted son of Sophie (nee Pruim) and the late John Jongsma. Dearest brother of Maribeth Harnew and Bradley (Cathy) Jongsma. Cherished uncle of Jason Harnew and the late Stephanie Harnew. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525...

Carol Walker

March 1, 2016

Carol Walker, 78, of Orland Park, IL, died peacefully on March 1, 2016. Born Carol Ann Hall July 8, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William Demont Hall and Ruth Leoma Hall. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard S. "Dick" Walker; three daughters: Debra (David) Schultz; Diane (Brent) Zuercher; Laura...

Robert Farnesi

March 1, 2016

Robert E. "Bob" Farnesi, age 60, passed away March 1, 2016 after a two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for 39 years to Donna, nee Andrews. Loving father of Robert E. II, Nicholas (Alana) and Elizabeth (Ryan). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abigail and another grandchild to be born in May. Devoted son of Jean DeLuco and the...

Joan Eckhardt

February 29, 2016

Joan M. Eckhardt, nee Miles, age 74, loving mother of Debora Macklin and Charles Newport. Dearest grandmother of Brittney, Robert and Ryan. Devoted daughter of the late George and Alene Miles. Dear sister of Jean Miles and Robert Miles. Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd...

Sophie (Dubick) Bilenko

February 28, 2016

Bilenko

Sophie Bilenko (nee Dubick), age 101

Beloved wife of the late William Bilenko.

Loving sister of Agnes Ghidara and Mary Balise.

Dear aunt to many.

Family and friends to gather at Woodlawn Memorial Park (23060 W. Jefferson St. Joliet Il. 60431) for Commital Service Thursday March 3rd 10:30...

Robert Andrews

February 27, 2016

Robert Andrews, age 68, loving brother of Cynthia Nelson Burns (Effort) and Steven Nelson. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert will be dearly missed by his many friends at Bethshan where he has been part of the family since 1982. Visitation Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. at...

Marguerite Wilke

February 25, 2016

Marguerite M. "Peggy" Wilke, nee Huff, age 94, beloved wife of the late Howard (2000). Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Earl Huff, Sr. Carmen Huff, Gerald Huff, Anna Marie Rohr, Clifford Huff and Ted Huff. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished "adopted mother" of Vilija Aukstuolis. Dearest friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, March 1, 2016...

Rae Ann Stech-Ellis

February 23, 2016

Rae Ann Stech-Ellis, nee Jonns, age 62, beloved wife of Richard E. Ellis for 27 years. Loving mother of Rebekah (Adam) Lara, Caitlin (Daniel) Thayer and Jennifer (Joseph) Guest. Dear step-mother of Sigrid Ellis (Jennifer Heaton), Daniel (Sarah) Ellis and Naomi (Jon) Agan. Cherished grandmother of Emmalene, Alexandra, Charlotte, Jackson, Nolan, Elysia, Miles, Karla, Hannah, Carina, Reece, Reid and Ruby....

Dorothy Muys

February 22, 2016

Dorothy M. "Dor" Muys, nee Golly, age 89, beloved wife of 60 years to the late William A. Muys (2014). Loving mother of Jeff (Bev) Muys, Randy (Lisa) Muys, Dawn (Mel) Borgman and Brenda Schaaf. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 9. Fond sister of the late Ernie Golly. Retired employee of Carson Pirie Scott, Orland Park, IL. Past...

Mary Lou Duschene

February 22, 2016

Mary Lou Duschene, nee Borhauer, age 88, beloved wife of the late George H. (2008). Loving mother of Nancy (Richard) Armstrong, Thomas (Lynn), John (Beth), Patti (Dan) Sullivan, Laurie (Ken) Breyer, Dan (Beth), and David (Lynn). Cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Betty (late Robert) Collins, Margaret (George) Bayer, and Robert (Joyce) Borhauer. Loving aunt...