Obituaries

July 4, 2024

Harry Prychitko, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, born on August 12, 1936, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Giancarlo), beloved partner of the late Renee Shlensky. Loving father of David (Julie) Prychitko and Maria (Donald) Vacha. Beloved near-stepfather to David (Annie) Shlensky, Howard (Darla) Shlensky, and Barbara Shlensky-Riley. Cherished...

July 3, 2024

Silvio A. Ferrara, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to Josephine, nee Consolo. Devoted son of the late Frank and Susie (nee Ricciardi) Ferrara. Loving brother of Angela (late William) Luksetich and preceded in death by his brothers John (late Gilda) Ferrara, William (late Carol) Ferrara, and Frank Ferrara, Jr. Cherished uncle of many nieces and...

July 2, 2024

Craig Cole, 61 years passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at home in Illinois.  He was born October 16,1962 in Detroit MI to Shelah A. and Omega J. Cole.  He was a 1981 graduate of Hamtramck High School.  Craig attended Heritage Baptist Church in Frankfort, Illinois.  He worked as an over the road truck driver and at Meijer...

July 1, 2024

Michael C. Ashum, Sr., age 76, loving husband of Ronna Lee (Doty) Ashum, father of Janet (Jim) High, Michael (Shasta) Ashum Jr. and Steven (Anna) Ashum. Proud grandfather of Jimmy (Gennifer) High, Megan (Christopher) Luttrell, Sarah (Shae) Mowry, Ryan Ashum, Adam High and Steven Ashum Jr. Great-Grandfather (GGPa) of Natalee, Paityn, Liam, Chloe, Mora, Gabby, Henry, Silas and Audrey. Son...

June 27, 2024

Patricia (nèe Connors) Gruenberg was born in Chicago on April 2, 1942 to John and Margaret “Peggy” Connors. She spent her last days surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully on June 27 with her children by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John “Jack” and Michael “Mickey” Connors, and her husband Ken Gruenberg, Pat...

June 24, 2024

Robert K. Allen, 61, late of Frakfort, after an illness.  Beloved son of the late Robert C. and Donna (nee Garrett).  Cherished husband of Camille (nee Soiret). Loving father of; Alex (Stacy), Nikki (David) Konsoer, Becky and Hannah. Beloved brother of; the late Derrick (Kimberly) and Laura (Adam) Trent. Fond uncle of ; Sean, the late Brooke (David) Alfaro,...

June 24, 2024

Tom C. Nelson, Sr., age 58, beloved husband for 38 years to Karen, nee O'Connell. Loving father of Tom Jr. (Katie) Nelson, Casey (Vanessa) Nelson, Sam (fiancé Arnoldo Alcala) Nelson and Krissy (Cris) Gonzalez. Cherished grandfather of Reagan, Maggie and C.J. Devoted son of the late Donald and Catherine. Dear brother of Donna Nelson, Dwayne (Theresa) Nelson and the late...

June 23, 2024

Bernard A. "Bernie" Kowalski, age 79, US Army Veteran. Loving brother of Jerome Kowalski and Annette (Richard) Steinke. Devoted son of the late Andrew and Mary Kowalski. Visitation Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:00AM until time of Funeral Mass 10:00AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. In lieu...

June 22, 2024

Helen Ramsey, 96, late of Mokena.  Beloved daughter of her late parents, Everett and Ethel (nee Darnell). Cherished grandmother of Kathy Kruss. Visitation Thursday, June 27th., 10am-12pm.  Interment Oak Hill.

June 22, 2024

Craig A. Stevens, age 72, beloved husband for 29 years to Donna, nee Lawler. Loving father of Jory Stevens, Craig Stevens Jr., Michael Stevens, and Kara Lynn Stevens. Cherished grandfather of Hudson Homeier. Devoted son of the late Edmund and Agnes (nee Horist) Stevens. Dear brother of Kathleen (Edward) Vaughan and Debra (Howard) Roseen. Loved son-in-law of Edward and Maria...

June 22, 2024

Karye Lynn Slager, nee Johnson, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 22, 2024. Beloved wife for 34 years to Bill Slager. Loving mother of Ryan (Corrine), Billy, and Ben (Abby) Slager. Cherished grandmother "Nona" of Sadie and Jack; Eleanor and Amelia. Devoted daughter of Tena and the late Dennis Johnson. Dear sister...

June 20, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Diana Estella Almanza, aged 65, on June 20, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Diana's departure has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on October 4th, 1958, in Bay City, Texas, and raised in Mercedes, Texas, Diana was the cherished daughter of...

June 19, 2024

Susan Chou (Tsang Su-Liang), age 94, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Shi-Tung Chou (2019). Loving mother of Nicholas (Amy) Chou, Alexander (Sherry) Chou and Benjamin Chou. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Carolyn, Stephanie, Audrey, Garrett, Brianna and Bennett. Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

June 18, 2024

Yvonne L. Borkhuis, nee Bergmark, age 82, of Palos Heights, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Yvonne succumbed after a 60-year battle with multiple sclerosis. She exhibited great strength throughout her life and was a genuinely positive and kind person who cared deeply for family. In later years, her nurses and aides provided wonderful home care and they said that...

June 17, 2024

Denise A. DeWitt, nee Deckinga, age 64, loving mother of Kelly (Rob) Gibson and Katie (Dale) Tyler. Cherished grandmother of Evan and Kaden. Devoted daughter of Marilyn (nee Bulthuis) and the late John "Dub" Deckinga. Dear sister of Gary (Wendy) Deckinga and John Jr. (Mary) Deckinga. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Denise enjoyed every moment spent with her...

June 17, 2024

Andrea Susan Alpos-Blomgren, age 25. Cherished daughter of Ana Cordero and Robert Blomgren. Loving sister of Anthony Blomgren and Abigail Blomgren. Beautiful granddaughter of Catalina Cordero, the late Venancio Cordero, Janet Blomgren, the late Kenneth Blomgren and Cynthia Mellin. Dear niece of many aunts and uncles. Cousin and friend of many. Andrea grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood of...

June 16, 2024

Marianne F. Kazlauskas, age 80, of Oak Lawn, formerly of Chicago, passed away after a brief illness,

beloved wife of the late Kenneth R.,

loving mom of Carri (Patrick) Haspil, Laura (Barry) Valentino & Mark (Tiffany),

very special gramma of Marianna (Mason), Luke, Nefellie, Allison & Drew,

dear sister-in-law of Adam...

June 16, 2024

Alberta "Cookie" Huiner, 71 years old. Devoted daughter of the late John and Alberta (nee Brouwer). Loving sister of Jan (Art) Sluis and the late John (late Lynne) Huiner. Affectionate aunt to John Huiner, Erin (Chris) Levandowski, Rachel Huiner, Daniel Huiner, Arthur Sluis and Ashlee Sluis. Dear great-aunt to eight and great-great-aunt to one. Cookie was called home to be...

June 16, 2024

George J. Zylstra, age 75, late of Sturgis, MI, formerly of Alsip, IL, passed away on June 16, 2024. Beloved husband for 55 years to Phyllis R. Zylstra, nee Bos. Loving father of Timothy (Shelly) Zylstra and Robert (Julie) Zylstra. Cherished grandfather of Timothy Jr., Elizabeth (Brandon), Ashley, Michael and Adrianna. Dearest great-grandfather of Emerson. Devoted son of the late...

June 16, 2024

James M. Sullivan, Jr., age 48, beloved son of James Sr. and the late Susan Sullivan. Loving brother of Julie (Dan) O'Rourke and the late Daniel Sullivan. Cherished uncle of Connor and Joey. Dear cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00-8:00PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155thWheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL....