Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

February 19, 2016

Mary Paul "Polly" Kelly nee Smith, age 91, late of Beecher formerly of Country Club Hills. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Loving mother of Joyce (Robert) Flaws, Jim (Crystal) Kelly, Paula (John) Wilson, Ken (Tina) Kelly and the late Patricia Pries. Proud grandma of 11, great-grandma of 19 and great-great grandma of 2. Dear sister of H.E. Smith...

February 18, 2016

Bridget T. Rafferty, "Bridie", nee Lehane, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Rafferty (1985). Loving mother of Joann (David) Reed, Thomas Jr. (Kathy), Patrick (Dreama), William, James (Shelley) and David (Gina). Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Catherine (Daniel) Corcoran, Joan (Michael) Kelly, Maureen (late Michael) Prendergast. Dear aunt of many nieces and...

February 17, 2016

Gruenberg

Kenneth Gruenberg, age 75, of Tinley Park.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2016. Born January 31, 1941, to Walter and Virginia, Ken is survived by his loving wife Patricia (nee Connors), his children Kelly (Tony) Rivera, Ken (Nora) Gruenberg, and grandchildren, Antonio, Presley, Kenny and Avery....

February 17, 2016

Robert J. Kubat, age 59, beloved husband of the late JoAnn, nee Zyla (2000), loving father of Jacob Kubat, Valerie Kubat, Vincent (Amanda) Kubat and Jillian (Daniel) Kreuger. Cherished grandfather of Aiden, Paige, Xander and Lucas. Devoted son of Robert and the late Mary Kubat. Retired roofer and life-long member of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Worker's...

February 16, 2016

Ronald O. Topping, age 78, beloved husband of the late Constance Ann Topping, nee Galman (2007). Loving father of Laura (Walter) Fronczek, Daniel (Pam) Topping, and Sharon (Timothy) Capell. Cherished grandfather of five. Ron was a retired electrician, an amazing handyman, and an avid Model Railroader belonging to many Model Railroad Clubs. Visitation Thursday, February 18, 2016, 3-8 p.m. Funeral...

February 15, 2016

Stec

Bernice Stec, age 87.

Beloved wife of the late Walter Stec.

Loving mother of Robert (Donna) and the late Barbara (Daniel) Kukulka.

Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Steve, Jamie and Danielle.

Dear sister of Walter, the late Sophia, Mary, Helen, Nella, Margaret, Andrew and "Chink".

Fond aunt...

February 12, 2016

William P. "Bill" Moss, Jr., age 69, Vietnam War Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 43 years to Anna, nee Urban. Loving father of Brad (Amy) Moss, Kristie Moss, John (Sara) Moss, and Katie (Anthony) Rothermel. Cherished grandfather of Edward, Daniel, Colin, Dylan, Grace, Gavin and Chloe. Fond brother of Dennis, Mary Kay (Mark) Baldridge, Thomas (Karyn) and the late...

February 11, 2016

Lois E. Schwandt, nee Splitgerber, age 88, beloved wife for 63 years to the late Werner Schwandt. Loving daughter of the late William and Eleanor Splitgerber. Loving sister of Rev. William (Sue) Splitgerber and the late Marilyn J. Splitgerber. Cherished aunt of William Splitgerber Jr., Dawn Splitgerber, and the late Rhonda Guildenzoph. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Arthur and Renata...

February 11, 2016

Dennis P. Czuprynski, age 56, beloved husband of 33 years to Patricia A., nee Fear. Loving father of Erin and Sarah. Devoted son of Dorothy (nee Tyrakowski) and the late Frank Czuprynski, Sr. Cherished brother of Cheryl (John) Spano, Candy (late Frank) Susarrey, Frank Jr., Mike (Darlene), David (Beth), Geri (Jeff) Vlasicak and the late Francis Steven. Dearest son-in-law of...

February 11, 2016

Donald G. Kallquist, age 84, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of Barbara J., nee Wilson. Loving father of Cheryl (James) Vail, Scott (Joann) Kallquist and Karen (Donald) Henderson. Cherished grandfather of James, Jonathan, Jeffrey and Matthew Vail; Jordan and Hannah Henderson. Dearest great-grandfather of two. Retired electrician from RR Donnelley after 30 years+ of service. Lifelong faithful Cubs...

February 10, 2016

Druska

Daniel "Danny" Druska, of Chicago, age 75.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam.

For the past years was a Pacific Garden Mission visitor and spent his last days at the Alden Lincoln Health Care Center both in Chicago IL, formally from Summit and Chicago, IL.  He died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.  He was...