Obituaries

June 13, 2024

Jeanne Simak, nee Patzin, died on June 13, 2024. Jeanne had a zest for life, loved travel and gathering with people. She was devoted to family and looked forward to any celebration from Christmas Eve to weddings and graduations. Jeanne was extremely fond of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took great delight in reading to them and giving them...

June 12, 2024

Richard A. "Rick" Dykstra, age 65, beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Jania. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Megan), Raymond (Elizabeth) and Matthew (Rebecca) Dykstra. Cherished grandfather of Hailey; Anderson, Beckett, Christopher "C.J."; Roxanne and Cash. Devoted son of the late Richard E. and Clare Dykstra. Dear brother of Marie, Robert (Loretta), Russell (Beverly) and the late Raymond Dykstra. Fond...

June 10, 2024

Thomas J. Slenczka, age 76, devoted son of the late John and Irene Slenczka. Loving brother of Carol (William) Bronkhorst and Marlene Skibbe. Dear uncle of Mark, Dawn, Julie, Rachel and Laura. Dearest great uncle of Sydney, Trevor, Elizabeth, John, Declan, William, Charlotte and Lucian. Former mail handler for the US Post Office, South Suburban facility. Member of the Knights...

June 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother Maria "Mia" Ines Zamora, who passed away on June 9, 2024 at the young age of 50 due to Breast Cancer. She resided in New Lenox for over 1 year, with her 3 kids, up to the time of her passing.

She was born...

June 9, 2024

Our beloved Rebecca Ruth "Becky" Pluister, nee Rusthoven, age 46, of Rock Island, IL left us on June 9, 2024. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Christopher J. Pluister, three children: Faith Christine, Lilleighanna Grace and Calvin Timothy. She is the daughter of Marilee and Jim Guthrie and the late Paul John Rusthoven. She is the sister of...

June 9, 2024

Martin H. "Marty" Douma, age 80, passed away on June 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 60 years to Laurel "Laurie", nee Evers. Loving father of Sue (Dean II) Koldenhoven and Mark (Tracey) Douma. Cherished grandfather of Dean III (Jori), Nick (Olivia) and Samantha Koldenhoven; Haley (Travis) Chuey, Paige (Cam) Brouwer, Max (Taylor) Douma, Alyssa, Breanna, and...

June 8, 2024

Marvin A. Rauch, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 8, 2024. Beloved husband for 67 years to Irene (nee Wischover). Loving father of Juanita (Lloyd) Striggow, Brenda (Terrence) Miller, Nancy (Claude) Poulsen, Lisa (Donald) Beyer and Heidi (companion Paul) Evans. Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Joy), Kimberly (Anthony Brutti), Brian (Stephanie), Phillip...

June 7, 2024

Richard J. "Rich" De Boer, age 49, passed away suddenly, beloved husband of Sara, nee Hutt. Loving father of Sydney "Casper" De Boer. Devoted son of Richard D. and the late Shirley (nee Pels) De Boer. Loving brother of Kristy De Boer, Suzanne De Boer, Shari De Boer and the late Robert De Boer. Cherished uncle of Henry and Jakob....

June 6, 2024

Suzanne M. "Sue" Marfise, nee Cunningham, age 67, beloved wife for 46 years to Mark W. Marfise. Loving mother of Mark S. Marfise, Tony Marfise and the late Joey Marfise. Cherished grandmother of Teegan, Cora and Bauer. Dear sister of Diane (James), Camille (Mike), and the late Pattie. Dearest aunt of Jennifer, Christine, Kami and Brandon. A memorial visitation to...

June 6, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Frederick, age 81, loving father of Susan (Michael) Cross and Brian Frederick. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Ryan) Greenlee, Robert Schwarz, Christopher Schwarz and Jacob Frederick. Devoted son of the late John and Rose Frederick. Dear brother of John (late Mary Ann) Frederick and the late Barbara (late Tony) Stackovic. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation...

June 5, 2024

Karen Renee Doorn, nee VanGilst, age 61, beloved wife for 37 years to Henry Doorn, Jr. Loving mother of Brian (Debra) Doorn, Megan Doorn, Adam Doorn and Aaron (Erika) Doorn. Adored grandmother of Callie, Camden, Brayden and Meredith; Grayson and Easton. Devoted daughter of Geraldine and the late Kenneth VanGilst. Dear sister of Jaci (Andy) David, Joel (Lisa) VanGilst and...

May 31, 2024

Howard E. Swanson, age 96, beloved husband of the late Jean H. Swanson, nee Horn. Devoted father of Kristen (Andreas) Dimas and Ericka Swanson. Cherished grandfather of Nickolas, Sophia, Isabel, Alexandra, the late Daniel, Christos, and Fiona. Loving son of the late Olaf Swanson and Louise Swanson, nee Sundstrom. Brother-in-law to the late Henry (Elizabeth) Horn, David (Rosalind) Horn, the...

May 29, 2024

Paul R. Fitzpatrick, age 28, precious son of James and Joyce (nee Bedier) Fitzpatrick. Loving brother of Kelsey. Beloved companion of Jen Scanlon. Cherished grandson of Linda Bedier. Dear nephew of Robert (Geri) Fitzpatrick, John (Marianne) Fitzpatrick, Mary Ann (Ray) White and Diane (Art) Paolini. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Paul was a lovable and loving young man. He...

May 27, 2024

Robert P. Hoffman, age 74, U.S. Vietnam Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Susan Hoffman, nee Vanderhoff. Loving father of Eric (Kristy) Hoffman, Michael (Karen) Donovan and Connie (Joe) Boehning. Cherished grandfather of Eric and Marissa Hoffman; Kyle, Jared and Samuel Donovan; Russell, Rachel and John Boehning; and Darian Hill. Dearest great-grandfather of Harrison and Carter Hill. Devoted son of the...

May 27, 2024

Edward J. Ward, age 80, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 56 years to Virginia, nee Morissette. Loving father of Deborah (Matthew) Birmingham, Jennifer (Chris) Bozarth and Gregory (Cathy) Ward. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Daniel and William Birmingham; Michael and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bozarth. Dearest uncle of Jean (Jeff) Skolek, Dee (Joe) Salinas and the late Andrea (Vince) Barone. Dear...

May 24, 2024

Mary Ann Ochsenhofer, nee Teubel, born October 18, 1928, entered eternal rest on May 24, 2024 at the age of 95 years, 7 months. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Herbert Ochsenhofer who passed on June 2, 2002. Loving mother of Judith Ann (Dennis) Kirscher, Kenneth Arthur Ochsenhofer (life partner Michael Horn) and the late Nancy Marie Ochsenhofer. Cherished grandmother...

May 23, 2024

Bernard H. Geerdes, Jr., age 79, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Christine Geerdes, nee Kulpa. Loving father of Gregg (Lisa) Geerdes and Gretchen Geerdes. Cherished grandfather of Ava Geerdes. Visitation Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Inurnment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National...

May 23, 2024

Wayne A. Hochwarter, age 84, beloved husband for 61 years to Joann "Joan", nee Norkus. Wayne was a 40 year employee of Jewel Food Stores. He enjoyed traveling to Florida and loved golfing and spending time with his pets. Wayne dedicated much of his time raising money for P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park for "Minnie's Memorial Fund" which was established for...

May 23, 2024

We lovingly regret to announce the passing of Earl Ruswick, 68, of Orland Park, IL, on Thursday, May 23, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Earl was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 7, 1955, to Earl and Marian (Pranger) Ruswick. He spent his childhood growing up on Chicago’s south side, and he graduated from St. Willibrord High School...

May 23, 2024

Robert L. "Bob" Flutman, age 99, WWII US Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to the late Alyda M. Flutman, nee Klemp (2014). Loving father of Robert A. (Jean) Flutman, Sandra (Owen) Huizenga and Debra (Robert) Dykstra. Cherished grandfather of 10. Dearest great-grandfather of 30 and great-great grandfather of one. Dear brother of Kenneth (Carol) Flutman. Fond...