Obituaries

September 14, 2015

Mina Lichter, nee Kraulides, age 98, beloved wife of the late Hubert Lichter. Loving mother of Jeffrey Lichter, Cheryl Stanciu and Laurice (late George) Kopp. Dear grandmother of Eric (Kathryn) Kopp, Jessica Stanciu and Ross Stanciu. Dearest great-grandmother of Emmett and Sophie. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. until time of...

September 9, 2015

McElligott

Erin K. McElligott (nee Locke) Age 35, suddenly.

Cherished mother of Makayla, Katelyn, Clare, Maura and Conner.

Former spouse of Joseph McElligot.

Loving daughter of Kathleen (nee Burke) and the late Michael Locke.

Beloved sister of Michael Jr. (fiancée Kathleen) and Sean Locke.

Devoted niece, cousin...

September 9, 2015

Paul Vandenberg, age 94, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn, nee Buikema (1998). Loving father of Susan (Thomas) Kenney, Gary (Joanne) Vandenberg and Douglas (Kim) Vandenberg. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dearest great-grandfather of seven. Fond brother of the late Margaret Aggen and Jack Vandenberg. Paul was a member of the 745th Tank Battalion assigned to the...

September 6, 2015

Kimzey

Natalie M. Kimzey  (nee Terrell) Age 82.

Beloved mother of Steve (Mary Lou), Darrell (Debbie), Chuck (Marian) and the late Colleen Kimzey.

Cherished grandmother of Patrice, Daniel, Kurt (Ashley) Mark, Rick, Jim (Jill), Marissa (Ryan) and Sean and great grandmother of Evan.

Dear sister of John (Judy) Terrell...

September 6, 2015

Joseph H. Friesenhahn, age 84, beloved husband for 59 years to M. Joan, nee Clarke. Loving father of William (Karen Hyland) Friesenhahn, Daniel (Ellen) Friesenhahn, Cathy Luciano and Nancy (Anthony) Geanopoulos. Cherished grandfather of Gina Luciano, Vincent Luciano, Eric Friesnhahn, Alec Geanopoulos, and Jay Geanopoulos. Joseph retired in 1998 from the City of Chicago as a Traffic Engineer after 37...

September 3, 2015

Stephen E. Hoker, Sr., age 77, beloved husband for 54 years to Theresa, nee VanHuis. Loving father of Stephen Hoker, Jr., Linda (John) Handley, Beverly (Randy) Stearns, Kim (Bob) McRae and Tim (Elizabeth) Hoker. Cherished grandfather of Danica (Brandon) Minard, Devin Stearns, Adam (Tanyale) Handley, Courtney Handley, Jessica Handley, Jordan McRae, Logan McRae, Dallas McRae, Moriah McRae, Taylor Ebersohl, Grace...

September 2, 2015

Gregory D. Deye, age 67, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 25 years to Barbara E., nee Starzyk. Loving father of Gregory J. Deye. Dear brother of Marcia (late Hal) Steinbrecher. Fond uncle of Kathleen, Christine and Richie. Visitation and Service to celebrate Gregory's life will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at Colonial...

September 2, 2015

Vernon L. "Butch" Craig, age 78, beloved husband for 57 years to Edna, nee Wiesinger. Loving father of Sandra (Mark) Rot, Kathy (Jeffrey) Coyle, Daniel Craig, Julie (Ray) Bruinius and the late John Craig. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Nicole) Rot, Brenna (John) Dornellas, Courtney Jernigan, Zachary Jernigan, Megan (Steven) Isom, Shanna Coyle, J.T. Coyle, Faith Bruinius and William Bruinius. Fond...

August 31, 2015

Patrick F. Kranz  Age 67.

Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam, Member of  Bremen VFW Post 2791 Tinley Park,  Vietnam Veterans of America and Disabled Americans Veterans.

Beloved son of the late Vernon and Lorraine (nee Cheney).

Loving brother of Sharon Jones, Monica Schaffer, Susan Remily, Tom (Sherry), Mark (Rose), Coleen (Bill) Weir, Colette Naverette,...

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...