Obituaries

Michael Plesha

January 2, 2016

Michael Stanley "Hatchet" Plesha, age 66, US Marine Vietnam Era Veteran, beloved husband of 42 years to Mary Ellen, nee Szafranski. Loving father of Christopher Michael Plesha. Devoted son of Leah Plesha and the late Stanley Plesha. Cherished brother of Linda Plesha Petrovich and Leah Plesha Garcia. Dearest uncle of Jamie Marie Garcia, Jenna Lynn Garcia and John Stanley Garcia....

Dolores M. (Borner) Hayes

January 1, 2016

Hayes

Dolores M. Hayes (nee Borner),  age 71.

Beloved Wife of the late Thomas Hayes.

Loving Mother of Nancy (Jeff) Wiktor.

Cherished Grandmother of Tyler and Shelby.

Dear Sister of Chuck, Marge (the late Bob), Mildred (the late Jim), the late Bob (the late Sue), Nancy, the late John...

Mary Booth

December 29, 2015

Mary C. Booth, age 93, of Peoria, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL. She was born in Peoria, March 1, 1922, to Gerald and Jeannette (Carson) Daily Schutz. She graduated from Peoria Manual High School in 1940 and married the late Fred Booth on December 3, 1945. Mary worked for many years...

James B. Boardman

December 28, 2015

BOARDMAN

James B. Boardman, Veteran U.S. Army. Beloved Husband of the late Jean Ann nee Drobitsch Loving Father of Dennis (Tammy) Boardman and Timothy Boardman. Cherished Grandfather of Taylor Boardman. Dear Brother of Mary Ann (Thomas) Stewart, and the late Patricia (the late Vincent) Ford, the late William (Nancy) Boardman and the late Dorothy (the late Lawrence)...

Marie A. (Bergeron) Schultz

December 28, 2015

Schultz

Marie A. Schultz  age  86.

Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Schultz.

Loving mother of David, Cary  (Nancy), Mark, Sandra, Kathie Schultz-McCloud and the late Deborah.

Cherished grandmother of Adam, Autumn, Aaron, Alejandro, Hannah, and Max.

Dear sister of Betty Jean (Robert) Miller, the late Doris, Leo...

Thomas Siriann

December 28, 2015

Thomas Dominic "Dago" Siriann, 67, died peacefully on December 28, 2015 at his home in Wisconsin Dells, WI after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born on March 25, 1948 to Dominic and Josephine Siriann in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in 1963, and worked for thirty years as a printing press operator with the...

David Steenwyk

December 28, 2015

David E. Steenwyk, age 86, Korean War U.S. Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of 35 years to Janet "Jane", nee Wierenga. Loving father of Debra Torrenga, Carol (Douglas) Koldenhoven-Keessen, Douglas (Sueanne) Sluis, Michael (Diane) Sluis, Pamela Sluis and Rebeca (John) Harms. Dearly loved father-in-law of the late Donald Koldenhoven. Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Kellie) Torrenga, Suzanne (Coleman) Johnson, Rachel and...

Russel Bettenhausen

December 28, 2015

Russel W. "Russ" Bettenhausen, age 74. Loving brother of Helen Waughtel, Roscoe (Eileen) Bettenhausen, Claudette (Owen) Bosard, Larry (Vera) Bettenhausen and the late Ben (Pam) Bettenhausen. Cherished uncle of Gus and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Friday, January 1, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. at The Stone Church, 10737 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, IL. Additional Visitation on Saturday, January...

Stephanie M. "Betty" (Champa) Telkes

December 25, 2015

Telkes

Stephanie M. “Betty” (nee Champa) age 83.

Beloved wife of the late Henry E. Telkes Jr..

Loving Mother of Gail, Dolores “Honey” (George), Henry III (Mary Beth) and Barbara (Tom).

Cherished grandmother of Nichole (Joe), Crystal, Candace, Sarah, Henry James, Jes, Hollis, Anthony and great grandmother of 8.

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Donald Rosendale

December 24, 2015

Donald C. Rosendale, age 84, Korean War Navy Veteran, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 24, 2015. Beloved husband of 55 years to Elizabeth "Betty" née Workman. Loving father of John (Kris), James (Jane), Donna, William (Roxann), Janet (James) Schaver, Bernard, Robert (John Novak), and Diane (Tim) Schreur. Cherished grandfather to 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear...

Grace Vegter

December 22, 2015

Grace Vegter, nee Zaagman, age 86, went to be with her Lord on December 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank". Loving mother of Karen (Rich) Solle, Cindy (Tom) VanderMey, Barbara (Will) Brocker, Tom Vegter, Joan (Rick) Bistry, Henry (Perla) Vegter and Richard (Donna) Vegter. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Wilhelmina (late...

Charles J. Smagacz

December 21, 2015

Smagacz

Charles J. Smagacz, age 73.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Interment  Mt. Greenwood Cemetery.

Jacob Gorter

December 21, 2015

Jacob R. "Jake" Gorter, age 90, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved wife of Alice L. nee Veldman. Loving father of Shirley (Jerry) Vos, Nancy Koedyker, Cindy (David) Groenendal and Barbara (Jerry) Pond. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of eight. Dear brother of Helen Stalman, Kenneth (Sonok) Gorter, and the late Henry Gorter, Anna Jean (David) Ridderhoff, Ralph Gorter, Gertrude...

Aurora Bray

December 20, 2015

Aurora M. "Dolly" Bray nee Frigo, age 94, beloved wife of 68 years to the late Glenn "Pete" Bray (2015). Loving mother of Laurel (Mitch) Alvarez and the late Janel (Larry) Woodruff. Cherished grandmother of Elisa Woodruff, Alan (Rachel) Woodruff, Allison (Billy) Burnette and Luke (Marisa) Alvarez. Dearest great-grandmother of Claire, Max, Nell and Rosalie. Devoted daughter of the late...

Richard Kudia

December 20, 2015

Richard Lee "Dick" Kudia, age 70, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of 40 years to Patricia M., nee Ahern. Loving father of Joseph (Kelley) Kudia of Tampa, FL and Christine Kudia of Chicago. Cherished grandfather of Owen and Riley. Dearest brother of JoAnn Gruca of Chicago. Devoted uncle of Mary Jo (Patrick) Para of St. Charles, IL....

Clara Bos

December 20, 2015

Clara Bos, nee Boer, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Beloved wife of 58 years to Garrett Bos. Loving mother of Shirley (Randy) DeVries, Susan VanderHart and the late Garrett Bos III. Cherished grandmother of Cara (James) McDonough and Ryan DeVries. Dearest sister of Anna (Thomas) Staggs, Jake (Betty), Peter...

Leo E Dwyer D.D.S.

December 19, 2015

Dwyer

Leo Dwyer D.D.S. age 80.  Graduate of St. Sabina Grammar School, St. Ignatius College Prep, Loyola University and Loyola University Dental School.  Loyal and dedicated  Dentist in the Beverly Neighborhood for 50 years..  Loving Son of the late John J. Dwyer Sr. M.D. (Army  Air Corps WWII) and Mary Dwyer (Nee Lynch). Adoring Brother to Carol...

Richard Parker

December 19, 2015

Richard W. Parker, age 84, WWII US Army and Navy Veteran, beloved husband of 58 years to the late Margaret, nee Christ. Loving father of Debra Sanfratello. Cherished grandfather of Joseph Sanfratello. Dear brother of Raymond (Helen) Parker. Fond brother-in-law of the late Robert (Mary) Christ. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of American Legion Orland Memorial Post...

Robert Deroos

December 18, 2015

Robert J. DeRoos, age 72, beloved husband of 49 years to Nancy, nee Smit. Loving father of Karen, Glenn (Lisa), and John (Tamme). Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Nicholas, and Kaitlynn. Devoted son of Grace (nee Venhuizen) and the late John. Dear brother of the late Marvin (Susan). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob retired from the Village of...

Timothy Doornbos

December 17, 2015

Timothy D. Doornbos, age 63, loving son of the late Albert and Betty (nee VanderWoude). Dear brother of Darlene (Timothy) Veach, Craig (Lynda), Todd and the late Dale (Christine) and the late Larry (late Alexandra). Dearest uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial...