Obituaries

August 20, 2024

Richard B. TerMaat, 81, late of Palos Heights. Beloved son of his late parents, Jacob and Emma. Cherished husband for 58 years of Sherry (nee Benjamin). Devoted father of; Bradley (Karen), Tamara (late Robert) Lyerla, and Erik (Gina). Beloved grandfather of; Grace, Alyssa, Zoe, Jacob, Samantha, Zachary and Owen. Richard was a devoted Cubs fan and enjoyed watching and...

August 20, 2024

Lara Marie Wiziecki-LeCleir September 9, 1967 - August 20, 2024 Loving wife and soulmate of Peter LeCleir. He was the love of her life. Beloved and cherished daughter of the late Elaine M. (Martin) and Joseph J. Wiziecki. True friend, devoted doctor and treasured dog mom of Sadie Marie. Lara was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois at Little Company of...

August 19, 2024

Susan L. Toepfer, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Dorothy (nee Andersen) and the late Eugene Toepfer. Graveside Service to be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

August 14, 2024

Allan D. "Al" Peotter, age 83, of Oak Forest, IL, journeyed to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord and his family. Al, a lifelong Southsider was born in 1941 in Mt Greenwood, IL to Robert and Lolita Peotter, Beloved husband of 51 years to the late Judith Peotter,...

August 13, 2024

Mary Joan "JoAnn" Van Vossen, nee Moe, age 88, beloved wife for 69 years to Robert Van Vossen. Loving mother of Donna Bruna (Patrick Whisler), Bobby (late Joanne) Van Vossen, Roger (Kathy) Van Vossen, Cathy (Ken) Zelazo, Karen (Kevin) Neylon, and Jennifer (Jeff) Dyke. Cherished grandmother of Jeffery (Maria) Bruna, Brenda Fisher, Joshua Van Vossen, Matthew (Alma) Duco, Ryan (Krystal)...

August 10, 2024

Douglas J. Fikeys, age 82, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years to Karen, nee Zemka. Dear brother of the late Edward (late Bonnie) Fikeys. Fond brother-in-law of Mark Zemka. Dearest uncle of Edward Fikeys, Lisa Fikeys, and Tracy Elhenicky.Doug retired from ComEd with over 40 years of service. He found fulfillment in a variety of hobbies. Whether speeding...

August 10, 2024

Ronald D. Bergquist, Sr., age 93, Sgt. US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 65 years to the late Frances Jean Bergquist, nee Crowley (2016). Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Paula), Eric, Craig (Patty), the late Wendy (Paul) Vycas, and the late Todd. Cherished grandfather of Leif, Natalie DenBoer, and Scott Bergquist; Jason, Jeanna Rossi, Brian, and Carl Vycas; Jared Bergquist;...

August 8, 2024

Stacy Lynn Donnelly, age 46, beloved daughter of Janice and Gerald. Loving sister of Debra, Jerry (Jennifer), and the late Ronald, Richard "Ricky" and her twin sister Tiffany. Dearest aunt of Timothy, Richard, Gerald IV, Jack and Ryan. Dear niece of Barb (Bill) Mestrovich , Thomas (Linda) Donnelly, Gene (Denise) Donnelly, Cindy Donnelly and the late Patty (Frank) Savage. Visitation...

August 7, 2024

Kevin E. Ruhnke, age 64, beloved husband of Jana, nee Launius. Devoted son of the late Harold O. and the late Roberta M. "Bobbie" Ruhnke. Loving brother of Valerie (Daniel) LaPorte, Harold A. (Cassie), Christopher (Heather), Carl, and the late Gordon, Steven, and Shawn. Dearest uncle of Noah (Jacquelyn), Rachel and Nathan LaPorte; Grace and Polly Ruhnke; Brianna, Chloe and...

August 5, 2024

Anne L. Barr, nee Huston, age 44, unexpectedly passed away on August 5, 2024. Beloved wife of Kip Brown and the late Donald Barr. Loving mother of Cody Fisher. Devoted daughter of Brent and Helen (nee Wilson) Huston. Cherished sister of Steve, Doug, Angie and Ryne. Loving niece, aunt and friend of many. Family and friends will gather on Monday,...

August 5, 2024

Doris A. "Dorrie" Post, nee Groenleer, age 73, beloved wife for 52 years to John Post. Loving mother of Paul (Kristy) Post and Laura (Bartholomew) Visser. Cherished grandmother of Wyatt and Alli Post; Tara and Faith Visser. Devoted daughter of the late George and Dorothy (nee Palma) Groenleer. Dear sister of Alan (Linda) Groenleer and the late Donald (Lynn) Groenleer....

August 5, 2024

Harold E. "Harry" Cullinan, Jr., age 85, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and Retired Chicago Fire Department. Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Mary Sue Cullinan, nee Cameron (2014). Loving father of Marianne LoRusso, Nancy Cullinan and the late Margaret "Maggie" Cullinan. Cherished grandfather of Vincent LoRusso, Taylor LoRusso and Veronica (Jeff Burnison) Cullinan. Devoted son of the late...

August 4, 2024

Our beloved sister, Lorianne Kay Hodges, “Lori” passed away on August 4th, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her family. Lorianne was born on March 17, 1961 at Berwyn MacNeal Hospital. She grew up in Orland Park, attending Carl Sandburg High School and Moraine Valley Community College. Lori started her career working in the kitchen at her high school and...

August 1, 2024

Lawrence M. "Larry" Thivel, age 70, beloved husband for 46 years to Marilyn, nee Tapia. Loving father of Michael (Nicole Guarino) Thivel and Jessica (Anthony Haas) Thivel. Cherished grandfather of Caitlyn Boritz and Makenna Thivel. Dearest great-grandfather of Brendyn and Aubrey Valdez and Giselle Ramirez. Devoted son of the late Charles and Barbara Thivel. Dear brother of Linda (Pedro) Balderas,...

August 1, 2024

Corrine Anne Warke was promoted to the presence of her Lord on August 1, 2024 from Rest Haven Home in Grand Rapids. Corrine was born into the family of Ruth and Harris Mizener on May 7th, 1941 in Westerly, Rhode Island. She was the loving wife and companion of her husband William R. Warke (Bill) for 61 years. The Mizener...

July 31, 2024

Rita M. Hilliard, nee Uchison, age 76, beloved wife of the late Robert Hilliard (1995). Dear sister of Marge (late Tony) Tadin and the late Joe (Treasure) Uchison, the late Ralph Uchison and the late Tom (Lynn) Uchison. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Prayer Service...

July 28, 2024

Diane B. McGovern nee Demas, 82 yrs., of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents George and Luella Demas. Loving Mother of Paul J. (Ann) McGovern. Proud grandmother of Sean (Natalie) McGovern, Brendan McGovern (Fiancé Danielle Brin) and Colin McGovern. Beloved sister of Cathy (the late George) Karanikolas, James (the...

July 27, 2024

A Tribute to General Patrick E. Rea March 26, 1940 – July 27, 2024

The nation is blessed that has the service of citizens whose honor and integrity, leadership and stewardship, generosity and civic engagement are given by them freely and without limit.

We lost such a citizen on July 27, 2024, with the passage...

July 26, 2024

Obituary Will be posted at a later date.

July 26, 2024

Jean E. Rauch, nee Albers, age 90, beloved wife for 71 years to Walter P. Rauch, Jr. Loving mother of Gary (Cindy) Rauch, Colletta (Tom) Kataras, Michael (Laura) Rauch, Susan (Mark) Larson and Bonnie Rauch. Cherished grandmother of Joy (Sam) Bacino, Jeremy (Anna) Rauch, Jason (April) Kataras, Peter (Sara) Kataras, Jessica (Joseph) Scheeringa, Kristin (James) Carlson, Jacalyn (David) Janociak, Rebecca...