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Lillian Drolen
June 1, 2008
Lillian Drolen, nee Albert, age 89, of Peace Village, Palos Park, former longtime resident of Worth, beloved wife of the late Fred W. Drolen, Sr. Loving mother of Fred (Patti) Drolen, Jr., Bruce (Melany Hunt) Drolen, and the late Gerald Drolen. Dear mother-in-law of Nancy Cousineau. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7. Fond sister of the late...
Donna M. Koerner
May 29, 2008
Donna M. Koerner, nee Anderson, age 65, beloved wife for 39 years to Warren S. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Anne), Scott (Robin), and Kimberly Koerner. Dear grandmother of Sophia and Max. Devoted daughter of Helen and the late Walter Anderson. Fond sister of Ruth Anderson. Secretary of Victor J. Andrew High School for many years. Visitation Sunday, June 1, 2008...
Raymond Reilly
May 29, 2008
Raymond Reilly, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of Jean, nee Zasaitis. Loving father of Judy (Michael) Kent, Kevin Reilly, Kathleen Reilly, and Colleen (David) Shatas. Dear stepfather of Mark (Christy) Johnson, Kurt (Jeanne) Johnson, Brian (Elisa) Johnson, and David Johnson. Dearest grandfather of 13. Fond brother of John and George. Co-owner of Attic Door Consignment, Tinley Park, IL., and...
Margaret Benyek
May 28, 2008
Margaret Benyek, nee Robinson, late of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Palos Park, IL, at rest on May 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George F. Benyek. Loving sister of Annabel Carrigan and the late Emily Huber. Dear aunt of Margaret (Victor) Lisciani and Glenna Kappel. Dearest great aunt of Stephen, Katherine, Kimberly, and Michael. Fond cousin of Frances Peterson,...
John Van Howe, Sr.
May 27, 2008
John Van Howe, Sr., age 55, beloved husband of Sally, nee Voortman. Loving father of Gina (Matt) Wysocki, Lisa (James) Gorney, John, and James, Army Special Services, serving in Iraq. Loving papa of 5. Devoted son of Gerda, nee Horneman and the late Daniel Van Howe. Dear brother of Thelma (Bucky) Bulthuis, Dan (Debbie), Dorothy (Pete) Kamp, and Bernie (Laura)....
William R. Johnstone
May 26, 2008
William R. Johnstone, age 68, beloved husband for 32 years to Mary Fran, nee Fisher. Loving father of Greg (Kris), Shawn, Tony (Cynthia) Johnstone, Dawn (Nick) Casper, and Brett Johnstone. Dear grandfather of Christina, Brandon, Arthur, Aleya, Kaylyn, Erica, Alyssa, and Amber. Fond brother of Wilma Rayme, Winnie Reynolds, Wendie Purvis, Barbara Graham, Eddie, Gerri Krakowsky, Cheryl Johnstone, Peggy Rocco,...
Ruth Lorraine Daugherty Alberts Apato
May 25, 2008
Ruth Lorraine Daugherty Alberts Apato, nee Rehr, age 84, beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Daugherty and the late John Alberts. Loving mother of Donna (David) Zibton and Thomas K. (Kris) Daugherty. Dear grandmother of Maureen (Michael) Cyrs, Craig (Paula) Zibton, Jeffrey (Kelly) Zibton, and Thomas D. (Tammy) Daugherty. Dearest great-grandmother of 11. Fond sister of William Rehr. Visitation...
Robert J. Vander Woude
May 23, 2008
Robert J. Vander Woude, age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Muriel Elizabeth, nee Boomker. Loving father of Carol (William) Albrecht and Nancy (Tim Spell) Vander Woude. Dear grandfather of Muriel (Robert) Cunningham and William (Tara) Albrecht. Most fun great-grandfather of Jack Robert Cunningham and William Remington Albrecht. Fond brother of Jack (the late Jeanette), George (Marie),...
Joanne F. Swanson
May 21, 2008
Joanne F. Swanson, nee Moomey, age 78, beloved wife for 59 years of Lawrence L. Swanson. Loving mother of Patricia (Michael) Bannister, Lawrence (Susan), Jacqueline, and the late Lynn Richard and Stephen Roy. Dear grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of one. Fond sister of the late Patricia Quick. Visitation Friday, May 23, 2008 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Saturdaym May...
Richard Devries
May 21, 2008
Richard “Dick” DeVries, age 73, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years to Clara, nee Ebbens. Loving father of Richard A. (Laura), Wayne (Joan), and Daniel. Dear grandfather of Eric, Mark, Amy (Tim) Schutt, Lisa (Zak) Thomson, Andrew, and Valerie. Fond brother of Winifred Schuringa, Betty Koldenhoven, Lois Hoving, and the late Garrett, Johanna Dorn, and Everett. Dear uncle...
Helen M. Andrews
May 17, 2008
Helen M. Andrews, nee Olsza, age 85, beloved wife of the late John R. Andrews. Loving mother of John (Linda) DeVries of North Syracuse, NY, Durk (Carol), Allen of St. Thomas, USVI, Brian (Cindy), Karen Vasquez, Joyce (the late Mike) Davis, and Marie (Jack) Vodicka. Dear grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 20. Loving sister of the late Josephine...
Arthur F. Lavery
May 16, 2008
Arthur F. Lavery, age 82, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Dolores, nee McLaughlin. Loving father of Ronald (Barbara) Lavery and Phyllis (Art) Hossman. Dear grandfather of Dr. Brian (Dr. Seema Limaye) Lavery, Marcia (Andrew) Beckett, Greg Lavery and Lynsey Hossman. Dearest great-grandfather of Sonia Lavery. Preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Ovitz, and his brothers...
Stella C. Lampos
May 14, 2008
Stella C. Lampos, nee Santis, age 90, beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Kathryn) Lampos and Jeanne (the late Leonard Jr.) Kelley. Dear grandmother of Jacqueline (Shamoil) Shipchandler, Abigail Lampos and John Lampos. Dearest great-grandmother of Aidan Shipchandler. Fond sister of the late George, Mike, and Lee Santis. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Joseph R. Kelbus
May 12, 2008
Joseph R. Kelbus, age 64, Vietnam Army Veteran, beloved husband of 44 years to Dorothy, nee Smith. Loving father of Mark (Mary) and Melissa Kelbus. Dear grandfather of Melanie and Mitchell. Fond brother of Dolores Sadlis, Mary Ann McConnell, and brother-in-law of Richard Smith. Visitation Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Friday, May 16, 2008 9:15 a.m. from...
Leona M. Snyder
May 9, 2008
Leona M. Snyder, nee Brockman, age 84, beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Charles Barry (Debra) Snyder. Dear grandmother of Stephanie, Brent, Jennifer, and Jeffrey. Dearest great-grandmother of 6. Fond sister of LeRoy (the late June) Brockman, Ralph (Emily) Brockman, and sister-in-law of Stella (Jim) McPhillips. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Rosemary Clarke
May 4, 2008
RoseMary Clarke, nee McGrath, age 94, beloved wife for 62 years to the late John. Loving mother of Virginia (the late Mel) Noga, RoseMary (James) O’Connor, Philip (Catherine), and the late Jack. Dear grandmother of 12:JoAnne (Tom) Houlihan, Steve (Dawn) Noga, Christine (John) Bladen, Brian Noga; Jim (Jackie) O'Connor, Peggi (Pete) Schied, Maribeth O'Connor; Cindy (P.J.)Grouss, Tim Clarke, the late...
Ward S. Crain
May 3, 2008
Ward S. Crain, age 85, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Eunice “June” Sumrall-Crain, nee Voss, and the late Jimmie Belle and the late Regina Loving step father of Joe (Mary) Koce, Kathleen (Alvin) Bianco, June (Matt) Erdil, Gloria (John) Gilbert, and David (Maggie) Sumrall. Dear grandfather of many. Fond brother of Jane Hensley. Preceded in death by two brothers...
Lillian D. Francis
May 2, 2008
Lillian D. Francis, nee Dahlin, age 90, beloved wife of the late Eldridge “Chick” Francis. Loving mother of Jill Stagg and the late Dr. Richard (Jane Patterson) Francis. Dear grandmother of Jody (Devin) Decker, Jill Adams, and Mark, Chad, Ryan, Troy Stagg. Dearest great-grandmother of Emily, Erik, and Gavin. Fond sister of the late DeWitt Dahlin. Memorial Service Saturday, May...
Irma Eriksen
April 30, 2008
Irma Eriksen, age 74, beloved daughter of the late Jenny and Erik Eriksen. Loving sister of LaVerne (August) Fiore, Jean (Anthony) Nowicki, and Shirley Eriksen. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation Monday, May 12, 2008 from 3-9 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Tuesday, May 13, 2008...
Edward B. Reamer, Jr.
April 28, 2008
Edward B. Reamer Jr., age 69, US Army Vet. Loving son of the late Edward and Dorothy, nee Belvedere. Fond brother of Barbara (Jospeh) Monaco. Dear uncle of Carol (Brian) Basic, Mary Lestarczyk, and Joseph (Karen) Monaco. Great-uncle of 8. Visitation Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel 15525...
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