Obituaries

March 25, 2024

Leticia Montoya-Guerrero, age 58, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 25, 2024. Leticia was born February 18, 1966 to the late Elvira Montoya and the late Lorenzo Castro in the city of Harvey, IL.

Leticia is survived by her loving husband Matthew Guerrero, with whom she shared over 40 years...

March 21, 2024

George E. Bayer, age 90, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Bayer, nee Borhauer (2016). Loving brother of Evelyn Sotir and the late Betty Bayer and Carol Schultz. Dearest brother-in-law of Robert and Joyce Borhauer and the late Mary Lou and the late George Duschene and the late Betty and late Robert Collins. Cherished uncle...

March 21, 2024

Edward E. Lukasik, age 86, beloved husband for 60 years to the late Jacqueline E. Lukasik, nee Cimo (2020). Loving father of Albert Lukasik, JoAnn (Kevin) Greene, and Edward (Susan) Lukasik. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Robert) Fitterer, Kevin Greene, Alyssa (Keith) Wayteck and Elizabeth Greene. Dearest great-grandfather of Ethan, Luke, Victor and Edward. Dear brother of the late Irene Charnas...

March 19, 2024

Elsebeth Jantzen Buckley, born in Hellerup, Denmark on October 23, 1938, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 19, 2024 in the arms of loving care-givers at Bickford Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Elsebeth had been a very happy resident for over 5 years, living in the memory care unit for the last year. She...

March 18, 2024

Joanne M. Teske, nee Brands, age 89, passed away on March 18, 2024. Beloved wife for 68 years to Herbert J. Teske, Jr. Loving mother of Pamela (Jim) Groeper, Laura Vogt, Philip Teske, and the late Paul (Diane) Teske. Devoted grandmother of Julie, Melanie and Kevin (Lauren) Groeper; Jack (Jessica), John, and Eric (Carrigan) Vogt; and Haley Teske and Ellen...

March 18, 2024

Daniel A. Gallovitch, age 74, beloved husband for 52 years to Susan, nee Pondelicek. Loving father of Daniel J. Gallovitch and Dustin (Marina) Gallovitch. Cherished grandfather of Sophia, Wesley, Simon and Vivienne. Dear brother of Elmer (Cheryl) Gallovitch and Edward (Wendy) Gallovitch. Fond brother-in-law of Jack (late Jody) Pondelicek, Wendy (late Don) Naughton, Tina (Mike) Sledz, the late Paul Pondelicek,...

March 17, 2024

Efren Hernandez Uribe, 67 yrs. of Orland Park, IL formerly of Wells, MN. Loving brother of Bertha (Sergio) Estremera, Rosa (Jose) Guerra, Manuel (Guadalupe) Hernandez Uribe and Alejandro (Maria) Hernandez Uribe. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend of many. Preceded in death by his parents; Alfonso and Maria Hernandez Sandoval.

Efren was a master...

March 16, 2024

George W. Berryman, 80, (ret CPD), veteran US Army Sharpshooter.  Beloved son of his late parents, George and Eleanor (nee Karpus).  Belove husband of his late wife Jane.  Loving father of; Donna Beallis, Karen Berryman and Marie Berryman.  Loving stepfather of Bernard (Sarah) Mack. Cherished grandfather of; Noah, Emily, Ryan and Melissa.  Cherished grand-stepfather of Olivia and Lola.  He...

March 16, 2024

Gayle L. Tate, age 38, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024. Beloved daughter of Gary and Anne Tate (nee Chamberlain). Loving sister of Rebecca Tate, Robert (Jessica) Tate and Mariel (Ronell) Tate. Cherished aunt of Nadir, Levi, Micah, Josiah, Selah, Emmabell, Andrea and Jameson. Loving niece, cousin, and friend of many. Gayle went to...

March 16, 2024

Robert Arthur Gabriel, age 72, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at his home in Frankfort after a long battle with dementia. Rob worked as a Computer Analyst for the Illinois Racing Board and as a member of the Plan Commission for the Village of Frankfort. He was passionate for the outdoors and conservation causes through wildlife photography, the Sierra...

March 14, 2024

Scott E. "Scooter" Harkenrider, Sr., age 53, loving father of Michael, James and Scott Jr. Devoted son of the late Leo and the late Betty Jean (nee Steinway) Harkenrider. Cherished brother of Lucille Harkenrider, Julie (Thomas) Gabe and the late Cathy (late Joe) Nowak. Dear uncle of Jason (Lene) Nowak, Brian Gabe, Thomas Gabe and Ryan Gabe. Dearest friend of...

March 11, 2024

Lois Peace Filipiak, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill, IL which had been her home for 14 years. Lois was born on April 24, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN, the youngest daughter of Stuart Melton Peace, Sr. and Matilda Bywater Peace. She was a talented seamstress, a member of the church choir...

March 6, 2024

Richard J. "Rich" Tamborski, age 71, beloved husband for 46 years to Denise, nee Alles. Loving father of Dana (Andy) Neis, Richard (Shannon) Tamborski and Rob Tamborski. Cherished grandfather of Audrey, Alex and Richard and step-grandfather of Isabella, Dominic and Donovan. Devoted son of the late Martin and Veronica (nee Tillman) Tamborski. Dear brother of Barbara (Marie) Tamborski, Catherine Tamborski...

March 6, 2024

Marilyn Bernadine Vitacca, nee Pihl, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2024 after a short illness. Marilyn was born on September 1, 1929 to Harry and Gertrude Pihl. She spent most of her life living in the Orland Park area. Marilyn had a long career as a Registered Nurse at Palos Community Hospital. She provided love and support to...

March 5, 2024

Gloria "Jean" Mockovak-Shelby, nee Martin, age 87, beloved wife of William Shelby and the late John Mockovak, Jr. (2002). Loving mother of Marty (Chris) Mockovak, Steve (Sharon Kerns) Mockovak and Cathy (Ron) Jordan. Dear step-mother of Carla Contreras and Greg (Debbie) Jones. Cherished grandmother of six and step-grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of nine and step-great-grandmother of three. Dear sister...

March 3, 2024

Marguerite "Peg" Brennan, 79, surrounded by her loving family.

Marguerite Therese Brennan was born in 1944 in Chicago, IL and passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 in Tinley Park, IL. Peg met Tom Brennan in 1965 at Montgomery Wards and they married in 1966. Together they built a life a family that included eight children: Marie...

March 1, 2024

Patricia Louise Hicks, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Pat, as her family, friends, and former colleagues knew her, was born on September 12, 1946, in Manhattan Kansas.

Pat is survived by her three loving children, Janelle (Tom) Tesar, Robert (Kathleen) Hicks, Tamra (John Cravens) Valadez. She is the grandmother to...

February 29, 2024

Larry Keith Yarnall, age 68, beloved son of the late Gloria M. Yarnall, nee Pearson, and the late Charles Yarnall. Loving brother of Sharon (Archie) Weil and the late James R. Yarnall. Dear nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Larry worked many years at Illinois Auto Central Thermo King and Duo Trucking. He was a lifelong Chicago White Sox...

February 28, 2024

Matthew W. Grill, age 39, beloved son of Keith and the late Sharon (nee Kreten) Grill. Loving brother of Laura (Troy) Rogers, Tom, Rob (Beth), Greg (Peggy), Keith (Jennifer), Susie (Pete) Grant, Mary Jo, Kari, Andy, Penny and the late Jeanne Billo, Jason, Charlie and Danny. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, March 15, 2024 at St....

February 27, 2024

John G. Sheridan, 65, retired Cook County Sheriff's Police officer.  Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Duffy).  Devoted father of; Melissa (Brandon) Zsido, Sean (Julia) and Matthew (Emily).  Dearest grandfather of; Charlotte, Gracelynn and Wrenlee. Fond uncle of Adam and Cole. Visitation Wednesday, March 6th, 3-8pm at the Maher Funeral Home, 17101 S. 71st Ave., Tinley Park. Funeral Thursday, with...