Obituaries

March 29, 2024

Dorothy B. Jernberg, nee Steffenhagen, age 94, cherished wife of 64 years to the late Donald C. Jernberg, Sr.(2022). Devoted mother of Donald Jr. (Annette) Jernberg, Donna (Larry) Symanski and the late David L. Jernberg. Proud grandmother of Brandon Jernberg, Kyle (Sharayah Robinson), Kerry and Kristopher Symanski. Loving sister of the late Lee (late Evelyn) Steffenhagen, the late Jack (late...

March 29, 2024

George L. Chavez, age 70, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at his vacation home in Florida on March 29, 2024. Beloved husband for 40 years to Dawn Chavez, nee Disabato. Loving father of Marissa Chavez and David (Ashley) Chavez. Cherished grandfather of Elijah and Alora. Devoted son of the late Manuel Chavez and the late Melivia (late Joseph) Botano....

March 29, 2024

James M. "Jim" McLay, age 84, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 44 years to the late Mary K. McLay, nee Kearns (2021). Loving step-father of Mary Frances (Paul) Tilton, Rosemary (Terrence) Heynen, Dan Hudon, Michael (late Cindy) Hudon, Francis (Lynn) Hudon and the late Thomas (Christina) Hudon. Cherished Grandpa Jim of Martin (Margaret) Tilton, Norah (Jeff) Russo, Erin Hudon,...

March 28, 2024

Kimberly A. Precin, nee Corcoran, age 48, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024. Loving mother of Tyler Precin. Devoted daughter of Sharon and the late Wayne Corcoran. Dearest sister of Brian Corcoran and Kevin Corcoran. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL for a Funeral Mass...

March 28, 2024

Evelyn Leona Cichon, nee Miller, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home in Matteson, IL with her family by her side. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Thomas S. Cichon, Sr. (2022). Loving mother of Judith Ann (late Edward) Sevcik of Matteson, IL, Susan (Michael) Vincenzo of Justice, IL, Thomas S. Jr. (Gina)...

March 26, 2024

AME (Annie Margaret Elizabeth) Boyd, nee Glasgow, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late W. John Boyd. Loving mother of Jocelyn (David) Hansen and Sara Mostert. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Abi) Mostert, Nathan Mostert, Shane Mostert, Jonathan (Bri) Hansen, Christopher (Olivia) Hansen and Kathryn (Kyle) Whittemore. Dearest great-grandmother...

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...