Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 2-8...

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...

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...

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...

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, 2016...

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 to her...

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...

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...

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,...