Obituaries
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Ernest Klein
January 25, 2024
Ernest F. Klein, age 92, US Army Veteran, passed away on January 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary, nee Ellison (2016). Loving father of Karen Klein, Kevin Klein, Kimberly (Mike) Romba and Kristina (David) Maratea. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Rachael, Nicole, Matthew and the late Patrick. Dearest great-grandfather of Ryland. Devoted son of the late Stephen and Margaret...
Suzanne Hayes
January 22, 2024
Suzanne L. “Suzie” Hayes, 57, passed away on January 22, 2024 when she fell asleep, stopped breathing, and did not wake up. Unlike her life, her last moments were peaceful. She was preceded in death by parents Candace and Dennis Hayes and survived by sister Christine. Suzie was a strong-willed person who survived many struggles and health issues over her...
Joanne Bronzell
January 19, 2024
Joanne F. Bronzell, nee Wygonski, age 82, beloved wife of Gerald F. Bronzell. Loving mother of Jacquelyn (Alan) Papiernik, Karen Bronzell and Melissa Bronzell. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Alyssa, Rachel, Kevin, Andrea Papiernik and Matthew Watson. Dear sister of Eleanor (late John) Maslar, John (Mary) Wygonski and the late Anthony (late Gloria) Wygonski. Devoted daughter of the late Bruno and...
Elizabeth Sahagian
January 17, 2024
Elizabeth Sahagian, nee Choukian, age 84, cherished wife of the late Andrew (2010). Devoted mother of Susan (Geff) Malz, Alan (Christine) Sahagian and John Sahagian. Proud grandmother of Adam Malz and Rebecca Malz. Loving cousin of Virginia Attarian and George (Anna) Attarian. Family was Elizabeth's number one priority. She always said "I love you". She took great pride in planning...
Philip Acquaviva
January 17, 2024
Philip Gianfranco Acquaviva, age 37, suddenly, beloved husband of Bethanne, nee Janik. Loving daddy of Madison, Jaxson, Carter and Reaghan. Devoted son of Frank and Susan (nee Nordstrom) Acquaviva. Dear brother of Michael (Lauren), Abigail (Brad) Timson, Peter (Jennifer) and Madeline (Ryan) Roets. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Nephew and cousin of many. Loving son-in-law of Ed and...
Wendy Palomo
January 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend - Wendy L. Palomo, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, in the city of Frankfort, IL. She was born on June 21, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Theresa and Melvin Clark. Wendy was the loving mother of Teresa (Timothy)...
Jeanne Klouda
January 16, 2024
Jeanne A. Klouda, nee Trenning, age 100, beloved wife for over 57 years to the late Richard G. Klouda (2003). Loving mother of Laura J. Dudek, David B. (Maureen) Klouda and the late Dennis R. Klouda. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jeanne met the challenge of a business career and...
Steven Gorski
January 14, 2024
Steven J. Gorski, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2024. Loving father of Sean Gorski and Delani Gorski. Former husband of Becky Wells. Devoted son of the late Stanley and Jutta (nee Maskos) Gorski. Dear brother of Michael (Sue) Gorski, Robert (Jeannette) Gorski and the late David Gorski. Fond uncle of Chris Gorski, Courtney (Ty) Duncan, Collin Gorski,...
Grace D'Andrea
January 13, 2024
Grazia "Grace" D'Andrea, nee Vulpone, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13th, 2024. Loving mother of Maryteresa (Steve) Orshonsky and Salvatore (Jennifer) D'Andrea. Cherished grandmother of Valerie (Jason) Laniosz and Lisa (Steve) Vander Veer. Dearest great-grandmother of Paxton, Tate, Maverick, Brinley, Gemma, Beckham, Jasper and Beatrix. Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Maria...
Gertrude Buikema
January 12, 2024
Gertrude Marion Buikema, age 97, a woman of intelligence, endurance, and family loyalty, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. “Gert” was born on March 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Robert Sr. and Angeline (Slater) Buikema. She graduated from Chicago Christian High School, and worked for The American Bar Association Journal for many years, making her daily commute by...
Bonnie Bensema
January 11, 2024
Bonnie L. Bensema, nee Bult, age 80, beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Bensema (1995). Loving mother of Kimberly (Thomas), David, Laura, Mark (Amy), Richard (Jodi), Jack, Pamela and the late Kari. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth (Trisha), Kevin, Heather, Samantha, Matthew (Anna), Jason, Braden, Matthew, Summer, London, Ashley, Jacob, Mackenzie, Abigail, Ethan, Dylan, Logan and the late Jeremy. Dearest...
Karen Warren
January 11, 2024
Karen R. Warren, nee Peterson, age 90, beloved wife of the late Homer Warren (2009). Loving mother of Lois Shoup and Carol (Larryl) Humme. Cherished grandmother of David (Andrea) Shoup, Jonathan Shoup; Nathan (Jill) Humme, and Andrew (Stephanie) Humme. Dearest great-grandmother of Matthew, Lucas, Cameron, Maya; Gwendolyn, Finnegan, Benjamin, and Beckett. Dear sister of the late Richard Peterson. Karen's life...
Vincent Sommer
January 10, 2024
Vincent H. Sommer, Sr., age 99, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 72 years to the late Annette L. "Nancy" Sommer, nee Borgman (2022). Loving father of Nancy (Duane) Vander Tuuk and Vincent Jr. (Martha) Sommer. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Ali) Vander Tuuk, Steven (Carol) Vander Tuuk, Timothy (Sara) Vander Tuuk, Joshua Vander Tuuk and Steven Sommer. Dearest great-grandfather...
Linda Hoekstra
January 9, 2024
Linda S. Hoekstra, nee Hanenburg, age 72, beloved wife for 52 years to William "Bill" Hoekstra. Loving mother of Brian (Candace) Hoekstra and Carrie (Mike) Derkacy. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Brandon, Quinn, Chase, Graham, Parker and Reese. Dear sister of Daniel (Marilyn) Hanenburg, Paul Hanenburg, Peggy (Scott) Homerding, the late Larry Hanenburg and the late Debra (William Jr.) Buikema. Fond...
Mary Sasveld
January 7, 2024
Mary Alice Sasveld, nee Alsterda, age 90, beloved wife of the late Clyde J. Sasveld (2006). Loving mother of Glenn (Cindi Rees) Sasveld and the late Ronald (Suzanne) Sasveld. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Thomas Carpy) Sasveld, Kelsey (Trina) Sasveld, Lucas (Kaitlin Ma) Sasveld, Ronald (Kirstey) Sasveld, Crista Rees and Cari (Jose) Zepeda. Dearest great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of the...
Carlene Routledge
January 5, 2024
Carlene C. Routledge, nee Power, age 94, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Lawrence E. Routledge (2017). Loving mother of Jeffrey (Lynell) Routledge and Kathleen (Brian) Wessel. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Jr. (Kelsey) and Timothy Routledge; Ashley, Jonathan, Stephen and David Wessel. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubree Routledge. Fond sister of the late Regina Blum. Dear aunt of Darus...
Loren Nelson
January 5, 2024
Loren “Larry” George Nelson, age 86, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5th, surrounded by family. He has been preceded in death by his mother Alpha (nee Axelson) and father George Arthur. Larry leaves behind the love of his life, Alice (nee Master), his wife of 53 years; son Bradley and daughter-in-law Linda LaCloche; grandchildren John and...
Charles Doty
January 4, 2024
Charles R. "Chuck" Doty, age 71, loving father of Paul (Karen) Doty, Christopher (Aimee) Doty and Scott (Shelly) Heneisen. Cherished grandfather of Alexis, Ryan, Nicholas and JJ. Devoted son of the late Clarence and Lillian Doty. Dear brother of Ronna (Mike) Ashum. Fond uncle of Janet (Jim) High, Mike (fiancée Shasta) Ashum Jr. and Steven (Anna) Ashum. Dearest great uncle...
Robert Anderson
December 31, 2023
Robert F. Anderson, Ret. CPD, age 81, beloved husband for 51 years to the late Diane M. Anderson, nee Hanus (2019). Loving father of Dave and Mark Anderson. Dearest brother of Ricki, Brian, Keith and Beth Anderson and the late Jean Johnson. Dear brother-in-law of Rita Shipyor. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 6, 2024 from...
Robert Kern
December 30, 2023
Robert A. "Bob" Kern, age 79, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 42 years to Jacqueline G. "Jackie" Kern, nee Riedlinger. Loving Father of Matthew (Jessica) Kern and Kristen (Kenneth) Forsythe. Cherished grandfather of Grayson, Seja, and Hudson. Devoted son of the late Walter and Goldie Kern. Dearest brother of Edwin (Karen) Kern, Raymond (Lori) Kern, Debra (Howard) Shuman,...
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