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Lois Bretall
September 25, 2023
Lois M. Bretall, nee Hassel, age 85, beloved wife for 68 years to Jack W. Bretall. Loving mother of Linda (Ralph) Coolbaugh, Lorrie (David) Peccatiello, Carrie (Parker) Neuschel, Jack Bretall, Jr. and Mark (Linda) Bretall. Cherished grandmother of Carlene (Joseph) O'Donnell, Christine Freeman, Katrina Coolbaugh; Kassandra Lee, Mollie (Derek) Lord; Michael (Jamie) Peccatiello, Nicole (Floyd) Reiner, Danielle (Michael) Corsi; Emily...
Bernard Wiegers
September 23, 2023
Bernard "Bernie" Wiegers, age 84, beloved husband for 60 years to Lynne Kay, nee Bandringa. Loving father of Brian, Craig (Deborah), Brett (Nancy), Tammy Marek, Trisha (Wayne) Boss and David (Torie). Cherished grandfather of Casey (Andrew) Kowitz, Abby (Alex) Freitag; Amanda (Nicolas) Novacek, Kadee (Simon) Summers, Nathan, Justin, Brandon, Daniel Wiegers; Vincent and Joseph Marek; Liz (Derek) Boomsma, Brittany (Jeremy)...
Gayle Fish
September 21, 2023
Gayle J. Fish, nee Stillwell, age 88, beloved wife of the late William J. Fish (2019). Loving mother of Bryan (late Arnelda Greenwood) Fish, Glenn (Josephine) Fish, and the late Kathleen (Jay) Alshuler (2010). Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Kelsey) Fish, Lauren Fish, Kyle Fish, Carter Fish, Lilah Fish, Kate Alshuler and Anne (Shem) Stephen. Dearest great-grandmother of Amelia Anne Stephen....
Anne Mikal
September 21, 2023
Anne M. Mikal, nee Baric, age 91, passed away on September 21, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Loving wife and best friend of Richard G. Mikal for over 72 years. Devoted mother of Richard D. (Karen) Mikal and Liz (Ken) McIntyre. Dear grandmother of Devin (Berna) Mikal, Nick (Marcia) Mikal, the late Andrew (Meggan) Mikal, Craig (Laura) McIntyre,...
Richard Overzet
September 17, 2023
Richard A. Overzet, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 17, 2023. Beloved husband for 61 years to the late Eloise Overzet, nee Rozema (2021). Loving father of Richard Jr. (Desiree), LouAnn (Laurence) Haan and David (Brenda). Cherished grandfather of Danielle Overzet, Richard (Kortney) Overzet, Alex (Cassie) Haan, Victoria (Drew) Black, Breanna Overzet, Celaine (Dylan) Van Vliet and Trent (Sarah)...
Karl Kalafut
September 16, 2023
Karl E. Kalafut, 32, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Crestwood, Illinois. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Anita and John J. Arndt, his brother, Brendan J. Arndt, and his father, Keith J. Kalafut. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, Illinois...
Susan Enright
September 16, 2023
Susan V. Enright, nee Lavaty, age 80, beloved wife of the late George (2013). Loving mother of Paul, Bill (fianceé Jowelyn) and the late baby John Enright. Cherished grandma of Madisyn (Len) Heise, Michael (fiancé Ricard), Grace and Gavin. Dearest great-grandma of Lila. Devoted daughter of the late Margaret and Art Heath. Dear sister of Robert (Sue and the late...
Kelly Wirtz
September 15, 2023
Kelly D. Wirtz, nee Freeman, age 63, devoted partner of Mike Vernon. Loving mother of Joshua Wirtz, Michael (Elise) Wirtz, Shannon (Robert Rotunno) Reddington, Shelby (Robert Hettinger) Wirtz and Tyler Wirtz. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie Reddington, Charles L. Reddington, Olivia Reddington, Lucas Wirtz, Mason Griskell and Marshall Greco. Beloved daughter of Donald and the late Donna Marie (nee Badger) Freeman....
Martha Reiter
September 15, 2023
Martha Erna (Schieve) Reiter entered eternity September 15, 2023. She was 103 years old, born January 27, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Gustav Reiter. She is survived by her sister Irene Schlemmer, her twins Lyle (Karen) Reiter and Joyce (Mike) Mirous, grandchildren Linda (Paul) Christian, James Reiter, Lisa (Ted) Potaczek and Laurie Mirous, great grandchildren...
Dorothy Gierach
September 15, 2023
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Gierach, nee Bonner, age 101, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Will Gierach (1999). Loving mother of Sharon (Ed) Schussler, James (Melissa) Gierach, Beverly (Tim) Siemers, Marilyn Gierach and Marcia Gierach. Cherished grandmother of Brian and Debbie; Julie, Laura and Billy; Tim and Jennifer; Heather and Jason; Tracy, Tiffany, Angela...
Reneé Shlensky
September 14, 2023
Reneé L. Shlensky, nee Rothstein, age 90, beloved longtime companion of Harry Prychitko. Loving mother of David (Annie) Shlensky, Howard (Darla) Shlensky and Barbara Riley. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Courtney (Zach), Justin (Laura), Kelsey (Greg), Jordan, Jared, Samantha and Colin. Dearest great-grandmother of Birdie Rae and Lydia Joy. Dear sister of the late Gerald (Esther) Rothstein and the late Sidney...
Robert Slotwinski
September 14, 2023
Robert D. "Bob" Slotwinski, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda, nee Rabus. Loving father of Linda (late Jerry) Wells, Ted (Nelly) Slotwinski, Michelle (Daniel) Fremgen and Michael (Brandee) Slotwinski. Cherished grandfather of Robert Neal, Ryan (Shannon), Elizabeth, Riley, Natalie and Ashley. Dear brother of David (late Linda) Slotwinski. Bob was an avid golfer and bowler. Visitation Sunday,...
Ida Boss
September 11, 2023
Ida V. Boss, nee Deckinga, age 95, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Raymond A. Boss, Sr. (2016). Loving mother of Raymond Jr. (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss, Lynne (the late John) Huiner and the late Sharon (Bob) Bulthuis. Cherished grandmother of Laura (Tim) Krooswyk, Lisa (Rob) Kenney, Jeff (Lisa) Bulthuis; Beth (Dusty) Behringer, Sarah Boss, Kimberly Boss;...
Elizabeth Heierling
September 10, 2023
Elizabeth “Beth” Heierling, 74, of Chicago, IL passed peacefully on September 10, 2023 in Joliet, IL. She was probably one of the most alive people anyone could ever know. She possessed an exuberant spirit, a wry sense of humor, a steadfast determination, and a passion for lifelong learning. She was an animated storyteller who loved to share her interests with...
Lee Riegler
September 9, 2023
Lee E. Riegler, age 78, beloved husband for 58 years to Ruth A. Riegler, nee Chenoweth. Loving father of Brian (Donna) Riegler and Jennifer (Daniel) McNulty. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Kiersten, Mackenzie, Grace, Liam, Gavin, Greta, and Gus. Dearest great grandfather of Mia and Remy. Devoted son of the late Ethel (late Ervin) Grabowski and Eugene Riegler. Dear brother of...
Carole Binder
September 5, 2023
Carole Jean "Grandy" Binder, nee Rodda, long-time beloved companion of Bruce Cooper. Loving single mother of Sherry (Chris) Wright, Cary Stonehouse and Jennifer (Tim) Budrick. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Lauren) Noel, Aaron (Theresa) Noel, Tony (Alexis) Stonehouse, late John Michael Stonehouse, Collin (Mina) Budrick, Anastasia (fiancé Ethan) Budrick, Evalyn Budrick and Sophia Budrick. Dearest great-grandmother of Faith, Gabriella, Evangelyn, Hialeah,...
Andrew Schutt
September 4, 2023
Andrew Schutt, age 94, beloved husband for 74 years to Marilyn "Mert", nee Ellerie. Loving father of Kenneth (Carol) Schutt, Gary (Joan) Schutt, Andy (Chris) Schutt, David (Laura) Schutt and the late Linda (late Raymond) Lewis and the late Judy Schutt. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 27. Preceded in death by his siblings Herman Schutt, Sue Smit, Nick...
Doreen Damm
September 1, 2023
Doreen E. Damm, nee Schonauer, age 75, loving mother of Eric (Amber) Damm and Stacie (Ahmed) Salah. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Mallory, Zayn and Jenna. Dear sister of the late Cheryl (Ron) Siroky. Dedicated teacher for over 30 years at Calumet City School District 149. Visitation Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, September 7, 2023 at...
Mary Joan Dobson
September 1, 2023
Mary Joan "Jo" Dobson, nee Farwell, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved and served on September 1, 2023. Beloved wife for 39 years to David A. Dobson, Sr. Loving mother of David (Rebecca) Dobson II and Jonathan (Allison) Dobson. Cherished grandmother of Claire, Anna, Ellie, and Benjamin. Devoted daughter of the late Cyril...
Edward Franczyk
August 27, 2023
Edward D. Franczyk, age 52. Devoted father of Olivia and Cora Franczyk and their mother Beth Franczyk. Cherished son of Paul (Celeste Figliulo) and the late Judy Franczyk (nee Burrell). Loving brother of Cindy (Joe) Zazzetti and Michael (Wendi) Franczyk. Proud uncle of Paul and Leanne Zazzetti. Dear son- in-law of Marjory (nee Kuyper) and the late Charles “Chuck” Vander...
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