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Katherine R. "Kay" Rutherford
December 20, 2014
Katherine R. "Kay" Rutherford, nee Harjung, age 94, beloved wife of the late Ray W. Rutherford (1990). Loving mother of James Rutherford and Marlene (Russell) Nelson. Dearest sister of the late Michael (late Betty) Harjung and late Joseph (late Angie) Harjung. Dear sister-in-law of Helen (Joe) Costello. Kay's family is grateful for her devoted caregiver Valda Kubiliene. Services Private. Burial...
Bessie Wesselhoff
December 20, 2014
Bessie Wesselhoff, nee Dundek, age 91, beloved wife of the late Donald Wesselhoff (1991). Loving mother of Donald (Mary) Wesselhoff, Gary (Carla) Wesselhoff, Kevin Wesselhoff, Dawn (Tim) Pechukas, and Sandy Sotzen. Cherished grandmother of Tim and Erin Wesselhoff; Amy (Brett) O'Donnell, Andrew, Justine, Ginny, Allison, and Emily Wesselhoff; Jacob Pechukas; Ryan and Tyler Sotzen. Dear sister of John Dundek, Emily...
Dorothy R. Pondelicek
December 17, 2014
Dorothy R. Pondelicek, nee McConnell, age 92, beloved wife of the late James (1967). Loving mother of Jack (the late Jody) Pondelicek, Wendy (Don) Naughton, Susan (Dan) Gallovitch, Paul (Chris) Pondelicek, Tina (Mike) Sledz and the late James (Anna) Pondelicek and Ronald Pondelicek. Cherished grandmother of 15 and dearest great-grandmother of 24. Preceded in death by two sisters and one...
The Honorable Romie J. Palmer
December 16, 2014
The Honorable Romie J. Palmer, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, age 93, U.S. WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Ruth H. (Nauseda), nee Hoffman, and the late Gladys M., nee Cartwright. Loving father of Marsha Palmer, Lyle (Karen) Palmer, Linnea (Robert) O'Neill, and the late Bruce Palmer. Dear step-father of Harold (Debra) Nauseda, Cynthia (Michael) Christie and...
Margaret J. "Mickey" Nydam
December 15, 2014
Margaret J. "Mickey" Nydam, nee Barwegen, age 87, beloved wife of the late Maurice "Moe". Loving mother of Scott (Judy) Bovenkerk, Dawn (Michael) Cizmar and Bruce (Kathleen) Bovenkerk. Cherished grandmother of Greg (Laura), Michelle, Christopher, Tamara (Adam), Tanya (Tom), Bradley and Ashley. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Special aunt to Cindy and Nancy. Active community volunteer and leader including serving as...
Marion V. Bonnema
December 12, 2014
Marion V. Bonnema, nee Van Dyke, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert for 69 years. Loving mother of Kathi (the late Dennis) Barker and the late Russell (Linda) Bonnema. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Alicia) Bonnema, Jeffrey (Lisa) Bonnema, Nicole Barker, Erin (Tim) Hillegonds, Kaitlin Barker, and Alexis...
John D. Lubben
December 11, 2014
John D. Lubben, age 89, WWII US Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Eleanor, nee Anderson. Loving father of Gail (Yuv) Mehra and the late Deborah (Ron) Eberlein. Cherished grandfather of Lindsay, Mark (Alli), David, Steven, and Jeffery. Dear great-grandfather of Jack and Dylan. Long-time employee of Illinois Bell and after taking early retirement became a...
Patricia Kaye "Pat" Strong
December 8, 2014
Patricia Kaye "Pat" Strong, nee Brooks, age 66, beloved wife for 45 years to Keith Strong. Loving mother of Karen (Rob) Strong-Bullard, Nancy (Ed) Lukin, and Andrew (Dawn) Strong. Cherished grandmother of Elena and Emma Lukin; Cooper, Brady and Aiden Bullard; and Maisie and Fletcher Strong. Dearest sister of Lynda (Guy) Melbert. Dear sister-in-law of Darrell (Carolyn) Strong, John (Becky)...
John E. Troller, Sr.
December 7, 2014
John E. Troller, Sr., age 88, beloved husband of the late Muriel, nee Lerch (1993). Loving father of Suzanne (John) Walsh, John Jr. (Mimi), Jane (Michael) Wood, Rita, and Michael. Cherished grandfather of Jeanine, Laura, Matt, Andy, Jackie, and Jenna. Dearest great-grandfather of James, Hannah, and Maggie. Dear brother of Emily Preuss and the late Bill and Andy. WWII US...
Sandra R. Schubert
December 6, 2014
Sandra R. Schubert, nee Berndt, age 71, beloved wife for 50 years to Kenneth. Loving mother of Michael (Kathleen), Elizabeth Kamp, and Daniel (Jamie). Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Rebecca (Kyle), Christopher, Sidney III, Samantha, and Rylee. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubrey, J.D., and Trinity. Dear sister of Donna (late John) Frederick and Cheri Elliott. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Denise "Dee" Krzyskowski
December 5, 2014
Denise "Dee" Krzyskowski, nee Lauzon, age 61, beloved wife for 42 years to Tim. Loving mother of Camille (Greg) Liska, Candice, Tim, and Michael. Cherished grandmother of Ethan and Aidan. Dearest sister of Neil, Daniel, Douglas (Darlene), and the late Damian. Dear sister-in-law of Linda (late Matt) Wasielewski. Loving aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Monday, December 8, 2014 from...
John Edward "Jack" Ruf
December 5, 2014
John Edward "Jack" Ruf Sr., age 77, suddenly, December 5, 2014 at his home in Fort Myers, FL. He resided in Alsip, IL for 30 years and spent 10 years in New Lenox, IL. He moved to Fort Myers, FL in 2003. John was born Sept. 4th 1937 at Lewis Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He attended grammar school at...
Nelle Ridderhoff
December 5, 2014
Nelle Ridderhoff, nee Vanderlaan, age 99, beloved wife of the late David D. (1977). Loving mother of Suzanne (Kenneth) Lenderink and the late Richard (Carol) Ridderhoff. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Monday, December 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...
Dale H. Karlson
December 4, 2014
Dale H. Karlson, age 76, beloved husband of Brenda, nee Becker and the late Judith H. Karlson, nee Roeters. Loving father of Jay (Susan), Jill, Eric (Diane), and Keith. Cherished grandfather and uncle. Dear brother of Beverly Karlson. Dale had more than 40 years of service to the Orland Fire Protection District as a firefighter and elected trustee. Retired member...
Regina A. Augutis
December 3, 2014
Regina A. "Reggie" Augutis, nee Sienko, age 65, beloved wife of Bernard "Bruno". Loving sister of Art (Janet), Walter (Carol), Matthew (Christine) and Stan (Francine). Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, December 8, 2014, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park,...
Walter Heidinger
November 30, 2014
Walter J. "Uncle Wally" Heidinger, age 93, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Violet (1987). Dearest brother of the late Theresa, Hilda, William, and Al. Dear brother-in-law of Dolores Wright and Mena Desantis. Cherished and loving uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews including his nephew and caregiver Thomas (Eileen) Wright. Visitation Tuesday, December...
Dorothy H. Trennert
November 30, 2014
Dorothy H. Trennert, nee Legant, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Trennert (2001). Loving mother of Russell (Diane), Judith (Mark) Goodrich, Kurt, Jerel and Dawn (Frank Cannata) Trennert. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Tim) Danlow, Mark Trennert and Ashley Trennert. Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanora, Elliott and Kayleigh. Fond sister of Shirley (late Erwin) Geiger and the late Bernadine...
Hildegarde Geiger
November 29, 2014
Hildegarde "Heidi" Geiger, nee Gremer, age 89, loving mother of Roy (Sharon) Geiger, Paula (Michael) Huyer and Andrea (John) Bergin. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Michael) Erffmeyer, Jill Bingenheimer and Anthony Bingenheimer. Dearest great-grandmother of Hayden, Julianna and Presley. Services and interment private. In memory of Hildegarde, memorial donations to P.A.W.S 8301 W.191st St. Tinley Park, IL 60487 are appreciated. 708-532-5400
Raymond Huisman
November 29, 2014
Raymond Huisman, died at home, age 90. Served in Army Air Corps (B-17's) during WWII in numerous campaigns and received both Silver and Bronze battle stars. Beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Baker for 68 years. Loving father of Raymond Paul (Gigi), Margaret (late Christopher) Knade, Kathy (Philip) Gruzalski, Sandra (Charles) Metcalfe, Becky (Shawn) Kammer, Lori (late Robert) Elgas and the...
Frances Throw
November 27, 2014
Frances L. Throw, nee Tibstra, age 88, formerly of Orland Park, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2014 at her daughter's home in Minnesota. Beloved wife of the late George (2003). Loving mother of Patti (David) Wessner, Timothy (Terry) Throw and Daniel (Amy) Throw. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin Wessner, Nora (Joseph) Clair, Samuel (Stefanie)...
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