Obituaries

August 30, 2015

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Swanson, age 50, loving daughter of the late Lawrence "Lee" and Joanne Swanson. Dear sister of Patricia (Michael) Bannister, Lawrence (Susan) Swanson, the late Lynn Richard Swanson, and the late Stephen Roy Swanson. Dearest aunt of Jessica Blaine, Emilee Halevy, Cori (Tyler) Coleman and Brad Swanson. Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday,...

August 29, 2015

Joan M. Sheahan, nee Ahern, age 52, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving sister of Patricia (Dick) Kudia, Mary Ellen (John) Phelps, Kathleen (Tony) Saccone, Richard W. Ahern, Robert J. (Carrie) Ahern, Judith (Patrick) Franz, Nancy Petosky-Ahern, and William G. (Laura) Ahern. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of the late Richard and Marie Ahern. Private...

August 29, 2015

Charles J. Amberg, age 76, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of LaVerne, nee Smith, and the late Barbara Anna, nee March. Loving father of Daniel (Christine) Amberg, Judith (Dares) Olson, Dawn (Phil) Bellinger, Howard (Colleen) Amberg, and Lyola Lynn (Ron) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Anita (Ruben), Benjamin, Brittany (Wesley), Nicole (Logan), Ashley (Steve), Stacia, David, Micah, Brandon, Madeleine, James,...

August 27, 2015

Gill

Jennifer V. nee Lux, Suddenly, age 48 yrs young.

Beloved Wife of James P. Gill.

Devoted Mother of Patrick, Kristen, Connor and Tyler Gill.

Cherished Daughter of Zena nee Karpavicius and the late Ralph E. Lux.

Loving Sister of William (Meg) and John (Kim) Lux, Donna (Doug) Partl...

August 25, 2015

Irene M. Roebuck, nee Foreman, age 90, beloved wife of the late James (2003). Loving mother of John (Deborah), Dr. George (Debbie) and Laurie (Chuck) Engelhart. Cherished grandmother of Jill (James) Weiss, Eric (Danielle) Roebuck, Ashley Engelhart, Anthony Roebuck, Michelle (Troy) Dalton and Brant (Heather) Engelhart. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Fond sister of the late George (Roxanne) Foreman. Visitation Sunday,...

August 23, 2015

Hendricha "Hattie" Dik, nee Van Mersbergen, 106 years old, beloved wife of the late Jacob Pol (1968) and the late Henry "Eddie" Dik (1985). Loving mother of John (Rose Mary) Pol and David (Dianne) Pol. Dear step-mother of John (late Jeanne) Dik, Edward (Evelyn) Dik, Sandra Plass, and Roger Dik. Cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine. Dearest step-grandmother...

August 21, 2015

Ralph P. Fasel, age 83, beloved husband of the late Shirley, nee Wittmayer (2006). Loving father of Martin, Philip (Michele), and Ronald. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Ashley), Zachary, Emily, Nathan, Nolan, and Aidan. Dearest great-grandfather of Island. Dear brother of Marie Radius, Edward, Phyllis Harm, Elliott, Kenneth, David and the late Lorraine Edry, Jeanette Johnson, and Esther Boehm. Loving uncle...

August 14, 2015

Robert P. Pitello, age 72, loving brother of Marianne Venute, Kathryn (Gerard) Prchal, and the late John (Sandra) Pitello, Jr. Cherished uncle of Katherine Pitello, John Charleston, Mina Pitello, Christopher Prchal and Brian (Cynthia) Muller. Robert worked with the horses at Strides Stables, a therapeutic riding facility, and now he's riding his horses in heaven. Memorials may be sent to...

August 14, 2015

Elvera V. Mackey, nee Piña, beloved wife of the late Daniel R. (1990). Loving fianceé of Keith Kraehmer. Loving mother of Phillip (Lynnette), Julie (Kenneth) Herman, Michael (Bridget), and Mark. Proud grandmother of Daniel, Brendan, Nathan, and Ryan. Devoted daughter of the late Ariesto and Conception Piña. Dearest sister of Pauline, Caroline, and the late Charles Piña. Dear sister-in-law and...

August 12, 2015

Kathleen D. "Kit" Canene, nee Dorris, age 93, passed away peacefully at Whispering Pines Senior Living Facility in Raleigh, NC. Formerly of Tinley Park and Dolton, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Canene (1996). Loving mother of Kathy Canene Kidd (Robert) and Paula Canene Vorel (Timothy). Cherished grandmother of Kristen K. Oakley (Zack) and Nicole Vorel (fiance Mike)....

August 11, 2015

Agnes J. Kirkton-Fischer, nee Olson, age 98, beloved wife of the late John Kirkton and Benjamin Fischer. Loving mother of John (Susan) Kirkton and Carol (Dennis) Gockman. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Kirkton, James (Samantha) Kirkton, Michelle (Michael) Rodriguez, Alex Gockman and Savanna Gockman. Dearest great-grandmother of Gabriella and Isaac. Fond sister of Max (Marilyn), Marian (late Pascal) Allen and the...

August 11, 2015

Phyllis R. Meuris, nee Lodewegen, age 63, loving wife for 43 years of John S. Meuris. Loving mother of Stephanie (Kyle) Ladewig and Andrea (Tom) Pleckham. Cherished grandmother of Alayna, Tara and Brandon. Devoted daughter of Alice (nee Pruim) and the late Henry Lodewegen. Dearest sister of Richard (Kathleen) Lodewegen, Sharon Lodewegen, Lloyd (Susan) Lodewegen and the late Judith McKinney....

August 10, 2015

James A Bennett, age 78. Veteran U.S. Army, passed away on August 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of late Jim and Sybil. Caring husband for 49 years to Elsie (nee Owens). Loving father of Kenneth (Kelly). Cherished brother of Joseph , Mary Kay (Herb) Bolz, and the late donald (Kathy) and uncle to many nieces...

August 9, 2015

Sara Padilla, age 99, loving mother of Jaime (Martha) Hernandez. Cherished grandmother of Jaime (Marcia) Hernandez and Cesar (Jennifer) Hernandez. Dearest great-grandmother of Xander, Abigail, Austin, Samuel, Olivia, and Molly. Dear sister of Leopoldo Padilla, Refugio Gonzalez, and the late Mercedes Cardenas, Ernestina Gonzalez, and Carmen Gonzalez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will gather at...

August 9, 2015

Elizabeth J. Wagner, age 85, of Stevens Point, WI and formerly of Orland Park and Monee, IL passed away August 9, 2015 with her family at her side. Elizabeth (Liz or Betty) was born in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1929 to Karl J. and Mary Claire (McCormick) Jensen. She grew up in Oak Lawn, IL and spent several years...

August 7, 2015

Colette M. Mecherle, nee Bechan, age 60, beloved wife for 37 years of David Mecherle. Loving mother of David (Corrie) Mecherle and the late Nicole (Pedro) Flores. Cherished grandmother of Isabella, Nathan, Lily and Benjamin. Devoted daughter of John and the late Georgia Bechan. Dearest sister of John "Jack" (Ramona) Bechan, Leonard (Melinda) Bechan and Claire (William) Norberg. Loving daughter-in-law...

August 3, 2015

Elaine P. Lally, nee Churin, age 84, beloved wife of Peter N. Lally for 63 years. Loving mother of Lorrie Lally, Robert (Eileen) Lally, Kenneth Lally, Kath (John) Miller, and Michael Lally. Cherished grandmother of Kristine (Frankie) Chojnacki, Jay (Christina) Miller, and Nicholas Miller. Dearest great-grandmother of Madelyn, Olivia, and soon to be born Delilah. Dear sister of Natalie Conant...

August 2, 2015

Patricia A. Broda, nee Smith, age 89, beloved wife of the late Eugene P. Broda (1963). Loving mother of Janice (James) Keane, Kathleen (James) Doherty, Andrew Broda, and Mary Helinski. Cherished grandmother of James Keane, Katie Doherty, Beth (Matt) Kurnat, James Doherty, Michael Doherty, Sarah Helinski, and the late Matthew Doherty. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan Kurnat. Family and Friends will...

August 1, 2015

Esther D. Caldwell, nee Heintz, age 91, beloved wife of the late Burl (1984). Loving mother of the late Leslie Ann Bagdon (2000). Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Lisa) Bagdon and Donna (Brian) McKenna. Dearest great-grandmother of Samantha Grynevich, Jonas McKenna, Estella McKenna, and Emilio Bagdon. Dear mother-in-law of Edward (Paula Fitzmaurice) Bagdon. Fond sister of Alice Briestensky and the late...

July 30, 2015

Lucille Virzint of Oak Lawn, age 86, (nee Burke). Passed away at home surrounded by her family and best friend Carol Taraba. Loving mother of Judy (the late Bob) Wsol, Jim and Dan (Katherine) Earley. Cherished Grandma Lou to Kevin (Jeanine) Flores, Marita (Matt) Insinga, Sal Flores, Rhonda (Joseph) Hozzian, Nicole (Keith) Jackson, Jamie (Mike) Ficarella, Danielle Earley, Katie...