Obituaries

September 27, 2024

Marcia R. Dykstra, nee Pelaske, age 74, beloved wife for 51 years to John H. Dykstra. Loving mother of Michelle (Chuck) Dahl and Kristen (Jonathan) Salwierak. Cherished grandmother of Logan, Ashlynn, Tristan and Isabella. Dearest sister of the late Geri (late Jerry) Grzan. Dear sister-in-law of Roger (Jane) Dykstra, Karen (late Siebe) Sluis and the late William Dykstra. Fond aunt...

September 26, 2024

George R. Thompson, age 92, known to family as "Van Geo", US Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Charlotte D. Thompson, nee Sievers (2022). Loving father of Pamela Berg, David (Diane) Thompson, Richard (Debbie) Thompson, Brian (Linda) Thompson, Audrey (Anthony) Krause, Michael (fianceé Allison) Thompson and Sherri Hattar. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Samantha) Thompson,...

September 24, 2024

Charlotte R. Sol, nee Ipema, age 87, of Branson, Missouri, formerly of the Chicagoland area, passed away on September 24, 2024. Beloved wife for 47 years to the late Ronald Sol who passed away on September 5, 2024. Loving mother of Cheryl (Larry) Crawley, Raymond Sol, Kevin (Kelly) Sol, and Nicole (Casey) Kerkstra. Cherished grandmother of Megan (Neil), Becky (Tim),...

September 23, 2024

John O. Bishir, age 84, beloved husband for 62 years to Eve, nee Dorn. Loving father of Shanda (Barry) Voorn and Shane (Cat) Bishir. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Matthew, Ryan, Adam Stuursma; and Eleanora Bishir. Dear brother of Roy (Joanne) Bishir and preceded in death by his five siblings Barbara (late Reynold) Siemsen, Craig (Joyce) Bishir, David (Janet) Bishir, Nancy...

September 21, 2024

Michael Adamow March 3, 2002 – September 21, 2024 Michael Adamow, 22, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on March 3, 2002 to, and is survived by, parents Albert and Sherry Adamow and sister Lauren Adamow. He is also survived by grandparents, John Paul and Barbara Wortel, as well as many loving aunts, uncles,...

September 17, 2024

Margaret M. "Marge" Nelson, nee Olenec , age 77, beloved wife for 56 years to Benjamin "Ben" Nelson. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Deb Dittmann) Nelson, Kevin (Jessica) Nelson and Eric (Tim Cage) Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Madelyn, Abigail and Sophia. Devoted daughter of the late Andrew and Olga (nee Winiarski) Olenec. Dearest sister of Edward (Kay) Olenec. Dear sister-in-law of...

September 13, 2024

Florence M. "Cookie" Walaszek, nee Plucienik, age 90, beloved wife of the late Henry F. Walaszek. Loving mother of Michael (Barbara), William (Nancy) and James (Roberta). Cherished grandmother of Terri (Mike) Eagan, Tom (Katie) Walaszek, Greg (Emily) Geyer, Maureen (Mike) Walsh, Erin (Amanda Downs) Walaszek, Anne (Matthew) Lunkes and Matthew (Stephanie) Walaszek. Dearest great-grandmother of Annie, Matthew, Ryan, Amelia, Gavin...

September 12, 2024

Mr. Patrick M. Quinn, U.S. Navy Veteran 1966-1970, late of San Diego, Ca. after a short illness.  Beloved son of his late parents Joseph and Brenda (nee Round). Devoted former husband of Rosalia (nee Hernandez). Loving father of Edward (partner Angela).  Cherished brother of; Joseph (Kathleen), Lillian (Harold) Esolato and the late Michael (Hector). Fond uncle of many nieces...

September 11, 2024

Alberta Walker, affectionally known as "Granny" entered this world July 25, 1937, through the union of Lucille and Clarence Walker in Anderson, South Carolina.

Alberta grew up in Anderson South Carolina, she was a product of the Anderson school system where she graduated from Westside High School in 1955. Alberta attended Pivot Point International Academy in Evanston,...

September 11, 2024

Arlene R. Kula, nee Balek, age 85 , beloved wife for 58 years to the late Thomas Kula (2018). Loving mother of Leanne Mieszala and Kimberle Czmiel. Cherished grandmother of Amanda and Christopher (Megan) Mieszala and Nicole and Michael Czmiel. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryleigh. Dear sister of Bill Balek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. When you met Arlene,...

September 10, 2024

Favorite S. "Fay" Dowding (nee Wuchitech), age 89, beloved wife of the late Robert Dowding (1998). Loving mother of Steven (Mary) Dowding, Carolyn (Joe Suerth) Schmidt, Lorraine (Paul) Valdez and the late Russell (Diana) Dowding. Cherished grandmother of Tony (Katie) Dowding, Matthew (Colleen) Dowding; Cara (Patrick) Howerter, Brad (Erin) Dowding; Zachary (fianceé Kelly Murphy) Schmidt, Alison Schmidt; Devin (Abigail) Harris...

September 9, 2024

Ronald W. Bock, 89, at Manteno Veterans Home after an illness.  Veteran USMC Korean Conflict. Beloved son of his late parents, William and Katherine (nee Fabiano).  Cherished husband of the late Beverly (nee Rea). Loving father of William (Mary) and Sharon (the late Phillip) Rossberg. Dear brother of the late Thomas (the late Laurene). Dearest grandfather of; Ashley (Dave)...

September 6, 2024

Robin E. Lisak, nee Young, age 75, beloved wife for 53 years to Ronald M. Lisak. Loving mother of Rob (Laurie) Lisak and Rick Lisak. Cherished grandmother of Shea, Claire, Cadence, and Coda. Devoted daughter of the late Bob and Doris (nee Walker) Young. Dear sister of Bill Young and preceded in death by siblings Ellen, Tom, and Terry. Robin...

September 5, 2024

Ronald Sol, age 87, of Branson, Missouri formerly of the Chicagoland area, passed away on September 5, 2024, with his wife, Charlotte (nee Ipema), of 47 years, by his side. He was previously married to the late Kathleen (nee White) until her passing in 1978. Loving father of Raymond Sol, Kevin (Kelly) Sol, Nicole (Casey) Kerkstra and Cheryl (Larry) Crawley....

September 4, 2024

Marie Teresa Karas [Dennehy], 89, of Palos Park, IL, USA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 4, 2024. Marie was born on her family’s ancestral dairy farm in Ballybeg, County Kerry, in southwest Ireland on March 27, 1935, to William and Mary Dennehy. The second of seven children and eldest girl, Marie was a nurturer from the...

September 3, 2024

Charles R. "Chuck" DeWilkins, age 85, loving father of Charles (Maggie) DeWilkins Jr., Catherine (late Bert) Gonzalez and Lori (Charles) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Lisa) DeWilkins, Nicholas (Crystal) DeWilkins, Lauren (Mo) Gonzalez-Abdelaziz, Tom (Yasmine) Finnegan, Colin Finnegan, Jack Gonzalez, Lindsey Schmidt and Amanda Schmidt. Dearest great-grandfather of Jason Jr., Lucas, Kyle and Samantha. Dear brother of Donald (Margaret) DeWilkins....

September 2, 2024

Davy Jaskot

July 12, 1955 - September 2, 2024

Davy Jaskot, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and avid outdoorsman, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 69.

Born on July 12, 1955, Davy is survived by his loving wife, Diane Jaskot; their two sons, Benjamin Jaskot and Stefan Jaskot; and...

September 1, 2024

James P. "Jimmy" Foley, age 55, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2024 at his home in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband for 32 years to Monique N. Foley, nee Weynschenk. Loving father of Krystal Foley, Kourtney Foley, Samantha Foley, and Savannah Foley. Cherished grandfather Madison, Anthony, Isabella, Vincent, Michael, Joseph, McKenzie, Logan, and the late Louie. Devoted son of...

August 30, 2024

Judith A. Ellis, 78, at Palos Hospital after an illness.Beloved daughter of her late parents, Wilford and Elizabeth. Devoted mother of Tasha Jean McDonnell. Loving sister of the late Dennis (Nancy) McClain. Fond grandmother of; Dakota Thomas McDonnell and Dylan Daniel McDonnell. Fond aunt of; Miranda (Kevin) Moses, Margaret (Mike) Cappello and Daniel (Katie) McClain. Fond great-aunt of; Ana,...

August 29, 2024

Shane Patrick Ruzanski, age 27, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024. Beloved son of Kathleen (Jeffery Cwick) Ruzanski and Brian (Bridget) Ruzanski. Loving brother of River Cwick, Paulina and Calianna Ruzanski. Cherished grandson of Edward and Eleanor Ruzanski. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Dearest great nephew of the late Sandee Zierk. Shane was a gifted artist and wonderfully...