Obituaries

December 15, 2015

Harry P. "Bud" Froebel, age 93, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 69 years to Loretta M., nee Vesely. Loving father of Barbara (David) Meyers and Wendy (John) Steele. Cherished grandfather of Peter Meyers, Lisa (Gilbert) Richa and Heather Steele. Dearest great-grandfather of Mariella, Sonia and Clara. Member of Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604. Visitation Thursday, December 17, 2015 from...

December 14, 2015

Heisler

Jeanette Heisler (nee DeVries)

Beloved Wife of the late Harry E. Heisler,

Cherished Sister of Edward (Elaine) DeVries;

Dear Aunt of Barbara (the late Donald) Hammer, James (Joann) Reiser, Judy (Ed) Stanek, Ken, Janet, Ed and  Lisa DeVries,  Dear Great-Aunt and Great-Great Aunt of many. Visitation will be held Saturday...

December 13, 2015

Theresa TerMaat, nee DeVries, age 91, beloved wife of 69 years to John TerMaat. Loving mother of Joanne TerMaat, Evelyn (Dr. Richard) Loerop, and the late John C. (Jacquelyn) TerMaat. Cherished grandmother of Janine Skala, Julie O'Connell, Jacquelyn Loerop, Christine (Jacob) VanKempen, Erica (Cody) McCary and Kim Loerop. Dearest great-grandmother of Tori, Ally, Lacy, Tessa, Gracie, Hailey and Noah. Fond...

December 12, 2015

Sylvia Jaimes, nee Trevino, age 54, beloved wife for over 31 years to Michael. Loving mother of Elizabeth and Victoria. Dear daughter of Rosamaria and the late Miguel Trevino. Fond sister of Miguel, Magdalena, Delfino and Robert. Visitation Monday, December 14,2015, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. with an additional visitation Tuesday, December 15, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service...

December 12, 2015

Candlelight Remembrance Service

The Christmas Season is upon us and for those who have lost a loved one it’s not an easy time of year.  For families that are grieving, what use to be a festive time, now may be difficult to get into the “spirit” of Christmas.  Here at the Maher Funeral Home we are aware...

December 11, 2015

Vernon P. Scarpelli , age 93, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 72 years to the late Melba, nee Soldwisch. Loving father of Vernon (Catherine) Scarpelli, Jr., Lynette (Frank) Zajac and Roger (Dawn) Scarpelli. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Candace), Mathew (Danielle) and Jonathan (Jennifer) Scarpelli; Timothy and Julianne Zajac; and Brad (Megan) Morgan, Brian Morgan, and Brittany (Michael) Vinci....

December 9, 2015

age 75.  Beloved husband to Carol (nee Kurzawski) for 54 years.  Loving father of Debbie (Brian) Nacik, Dan (Pamela), and the late Bill (Jennifer) Frencl.  Dear “Pops” of Billy, Elisabeth, Jake, Gabriella, Michael and Kara.  Fond brother of Chuck (Betsy), Richard (Vivian), Sharon, Arlene, Elaine and the late Jerry Frencl;  brother in law of Richard “Chico” (Amylu) Kurzawski.  Kind...

December 8, 2015

Robert A. "Bob" Emmett, age 95, U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the South Pacific during WWII. Beloved husband of 64 years to the late Constance C., nee Ufheil (2011). Loving father of Michelle "Micki" Emmett. Dear brother of the late Mary (late Larry) Lux, the late William (late Corean) Emmett and the late Thomas "Jim" Emmett. Cherished uncle, great-uncle...

December 3, 2015

Carol J. Dooley, nee Fontanetta, age 69, loving mother of Dawn Marie (Timothy Easha) Dooley, Russell (Charlotte) Dooley and the late Edward Charles (Christina Fontanetta-Johnson) Dooley-Fontanetta. Cherished nana of Skylar Rose Easha, Mia Francis Easha, Dominic Vito Fontanetta Johnson, Nicholas Russell Dooley, Jax Edward Dooley, Connor Ray Dooley and soon to be born Reagan Dooley. Dear sister of Gary Fontanetta....

December 2, 2015

Doris M. Zuidema, nee Van Laten, age 82, beloved wife of the late John Zuidema (1998). Loving mother of the late Debra (John) Schmeske (1997). Cherished grandmother of Sean (Ashley) and Cory. Dearest sister of Carol (Marin) Mladinic and the late Alice (late Jerry) Vos, Claude (late Joan) Van Laten and Frances (late John) Voss. Visitation Monday, December 7, 2015...

December 1, 2015

Ronald James Feltz, age 69; Veteran U. S Marine Corp, Vietnam War '66; Retired Oak Lawn Police Officer; Beloved husband of Christine, nee Sikorski; Loving father of Jody (Steve) Kowalewicz and Amy (Patrick) Maksymiu; Proud Papa of Zachary, Breanna, Lucy, Sawyer, and Cooper; Brother of Richard (Toni) Liedorff; Brother-in-law of Kathy (Bill) Lapacek; Loving Uncle & Great Uncle to...

December 1, 2015

John F. Rehling, age 75, beloved husband of 53 years to Shirley, nee Norden. Loving father of John A. and Cheryl. Dear brother of Clare Ann Matz. 42 year member of IBEW Local 134. Visitation Friday, December 4, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, December 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

November 30, 2015

Christy A. Hibma, age 36, beloved daughter of Mary Ann (nee Takac) and Thomas Hibma. Dear sister of Michael Hibma and Carey (Michael) Woodmaster. Cherished aunt of Gavin and Devyn. Loving companion of Joe and very dear to his children Lexi and Ryan. Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 12 Noon until time of Memorial Service 1:00pm at Colonial...

November 30, 2015

Michael E. LeHocky, age 51, of Aurora, CO, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2015 at his home. Beloved son of Bonnie (Michael) Blonda and the late Ernest LeHocky. Brother of Debra and preceded in death by his dear sisters Denise Precin and Gina LeHocky. Loving uncle of Brian, Danny, Brittany, Michael, Christopher, Kevin and Madison. Dedicated employee of United...

November 29, 2015

Christine A. Kiemel, nee Zuromski, age 66, beloved wife of 42 years to William. Loving mother of Kimberly (David) Lowry and the late Ronald. Cherished nana of Charles and Andrew. Dearest sister of William (Pam) Zuromski. Fond sister-in-law of Peter (Janet) Kiemel and Phyllis (Bill) Johnson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Devoted friend of many. Visitation Thursday, December...

November 28, 2015

Mary A. Kelly, nee Hickey, age 89, beloved wife of 62 years to the late Charles F. Kelly (2007). Loving mother of Gerald Kelly (Ret. O.P.P.D.), Janet (William) Paglia, Barbara Kelly, Lori (William) Botel, and Raymond (Paula) Kelly (Sgt. O.P.P.D.). Cherished grandmother of Kristy and Kevin Kelly; Brian Paglia; Kelly (Lee) DeNoon and Danielle (Brian) Lokey. Dear sister of the...

November 28, 2015

Anthony B. "Tony" Jansma, age 92, WWII Army Air Force Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband for 68 years to Helen, nee Bennett. Loving father of Bonnie (Brian) Boender, Ross (Cindy) Jansma and Barbara (William) Gore. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Brian) Uthlaut, Megan (Josh) Miller, Michael (Lena), Eric and Linda Jansma, Rebecca (Christopher) Bannon, Rachel (Juan) Medina and step-grandfather of...

November 27, 2015

Hill

Fred K. Hill.

Veteran U.S. Army 82nd Airborne-Retired Detective CPD.

Post retirement with the Cook County States Attorney's Office.

Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Shimanek) for 48 years.

Loving father of David CPD (Patricia Vopicka CCSD) and Suzanne Hill CPD.

Devoted grandfather of Daniel, Sara and  ...

November 27, 2015

Eugene S. "Gene" Porter, age 87, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 54 years to Joanne, nee Riddering. Loving father of Susan (Angel) Contreras and Robert (Kathy) Porter. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Evan Contreras; and Madison Porter. Dear brother of the late William (Carolyn) Porter. Fond brother-in-law of Allen (Darlene) Riddering. Dearest uncle of five nieces and...

November 27, 2015

Margaret I. Beversdorf, nee Christensen, age 95, beloved wife of the late Roy C. Beversdorf (1998). Loving mother of Mary (David) Bunte and Ronald (Connie) Beversdorf. Cherished grandmother of Brooke and Bryana Bunte, Brittany (Hans) Rees; and Kristen, Erin and Brian Beversdorf. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Marceil (James) Millsap and the late Mic (Karen) and Marvin (late...