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Bruce Shellstrom

Bruce Shellstrom

March 26, 2023

Bruce David Shellstrom passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Chicago to the late Leonard and Jean (Duncan) Shellstrom. He is survived by his dear sister Joan (George) Rumel and brother-in-law Lawrence H. Miller, his three children Susan (James) Groah, Scott (Colette Carlson) and Stacy (Douglas) Carbol, grandchildren Stacy (Scott) Laubhan, Sarah...

Lynda Haran

Lynda Haran

March 26, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lynda Haran, of Posen, IL on March 26, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Joni Haran, Roxanne Haran, and Jerrold (Jopen) Haran and her grandchildren, Ryan (Jamie), Autumn (Nick), Briana (Shawn), Joseph, Sean (Amanda), Francesca (Chad), Chris (Barbara), Jon (Sam), Thais, Jay, Kebo,...

Sharon Chleboun

Sharon Chleboun

March 24, 2023

Sharon L. Chleboun, (née Murray), age 84, formerly of Chicago’s southwest side and suburbs. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Clarence E. Chleboun. Loving mother of Christine Chleboun and Paul (Andrea Valentino) Chleboun. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin and Andrew. Dear sister-in-law of Darina (John) Lichner, and the late Diana Chleboun. Much-loved Aunt of Michael (Marlene Siedlarz) Lichner, Susan...

John Langeland

John Langeland

March 19, 2023

John Langeland, age 100, U.S. Army WWII Veteran, passed away on March 19, 2023. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Rika Langeland, nee Solle (2009). Devoted father of Theresa (Ken) Sobczak, David (Carol), Wayne (Pat), and the late Shirley Dekker. Loving grandfather of Timothy (Jody) Sobczak and Michael Sobczak, Matthew Langeland and Sarah (Brian) Cobus, Geneva Langeland and...

Joan Devries

Joan Devries

March 17, 2023

Joan M. DeVries, nee VanKampen, age 65, beloved wife for 44 years to Wayne S. DeVries. Loving mother of Eric (Megan) DeVries, Mark (fianceé Elisabeth Mansfield) DeVries and Amy (Tim) Schutt. Cherished Nanee of Andie, Auggie and Macie. Devoted daughter of Geneva (nee Meyer) and the late Andrew VanKampen. Dear sister of Judy (Robert) Dykstra, Marlene (Harold) Reisner, Rev. Ken...

Pedro Estrada

Pedro Estrada

March 15, 2023

Pedro G. "Pete" Estrada, age 93, beloved husband for 61 years to Maria, nee Reynoso. Loving father of Tony (Heather) Estrada and Clarissa (Charlie) Bliss. Proud Papa of Liam and Graham Estrada and Charlie Bliss. Preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Candelaria; and his six sisters Refugia, Florencia, Maria de Jesus, Felipa, Socorro and Rita. Fond uncle of...

Joan Tervin

Joan Tervin

March 13, 2023

Joan A. Tervin, nee Boersma, age 83, loving mother of John Jr. (Margaret) VanderVelde, Kimberly (Harry) Evert, Paul (Karen) VanderVelde and Amy (Randall) Bulthuis. Cherished grandmother of Alan (Amanda) Schubert, Lance Schubert, Samantha (David) Zagotta; Michael VanderVelde; Jacob Bulthuis and Zachary Bulthuis. Step-grandmother of Kelly Marks, Kristin Fredrickson, Melissa Gibbs and Michael Marks. Dearest great-grandmother of Charlize, Dominic, Alexandria, Ryker...

Marilyn Vanderleest

Marilyn Vanderleest

March 12, 2023

Marilyn J. Vanderleest, nee Miralgio, age 72, beloved wife for 39 years to Edward W. Vanderleest III. Loving mother of Heather (Vince) Davis, Seana (Jeff) Ozinga, Tim (fianceé Johna) Vanderleest, Larissa Vanderleest, and Nate Vanderleest. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Kamryn, Charlotte, and Harvey. Dear sister of Frank (Ione) Miralgio, Alan (Barb) Miralgio, and the late Sharon (Richard) Shovan. Fond aunt...

Barbara Mccann

Barbara Mccann

March 10, 2023

Barbara Ann McCann, nee Townsend, age 67, beloved wife for 32 years to Robert "Bob" McCann. Loving mother of Daniel (Emily) Townsend, Gail McCann, Shannon McCann Green (Timothy), Erin McCann and Colleen McCann. Cherished grandmother of Avery and Delila; Jacob, Tyler, Elsa; Addison, Ella and Sam. Devoted daughter of Geraldine (Paul) Dacko and the late Martin Townsend. Dearest sister of...

Kenneth Krout

Kenneth Krout

March 9, 2023

Kenneth E. "Ken" Krout, age 80, beloved husband for 55 years to Harilyn, nee Ray. Loving father of Lance (Chris) Krout and the late Brian Krout. Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Ryan and Alana Krout. Dear brother of Doris McKinzie, Lloyd Krout, Carol (Don) McCrory and the late Baby Boy Krout, Charles (Joyce) Krout, Claude Krout and Judith Ann Krout. Dear...

Harry Huddleston

Harry Huddleston

March 8, 2023

Harry F. Huddleston, Sr., 98 years, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Orland Park, IL passed away on Wed Mar 8, 2023. Never one to linger he passed quickly and on his terms. He lived a life full of adventure, travel, reading, dancing, card playing, joke telling, and storytelling. He enjoyed submitting Publisher’s Clearing House...

Robert Van Lonkhuyzen

Robert Van Lonkhuyzen

March 8, 2023

Robert A. Van Lonkhuyzen, age 71, beloved husband of Lisa Van Lonkhuyzen, nee Blaha. Loving father of Robert C. (Lisa), Ana and Catherine. Devoted son of the late Calvin and Louise Van Lonkhuyzen. Dear brother of Diane (Thomas) Teune, Sandra (Gerald) Swets, Nancy (Michael) Rhodes and the late Curtis Van Lonkhuyzen. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond son-in-law...

John Stroh

John Stroh

March 6, 2023

John C. "Jack" Stroh, age 56, loving father of Abigail. Beloved son of Christine (Terry) Fisher and the late William Stroh (1989). Dearest brother of Laura Kamp, Lisa (Dave) Lautenbach, Andrea (John) Holba, Nicole (Bill) Kouba, Lori (Jon) Popp, Traci (Wes) Petrow and the late Christine Fisher. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished nephew of Karen "T" Dorne....

Betty Whitcomb

Betty Whitcomb

March 6, 2023

Betty Lucille Whitcomb, age 80, beloved member of the Bethshan family. Everyone who knew Betty, adored her and she quickly touched the hearts of others. Betty loved music, especially children’s worship songs. Singing along with her rendition of “Jesus Loves Me” always brought joy to Betty and those around her. Betty had a feisty personality and she also generously gave...

Linda Kujawa

Linda Kujawa

March 2, 2023

Linda J. Kujawa, nee Hubert, age 75, beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Kujawa (2008). Loving mother of Matthew (Beth) Kujawa. Cherished grandmother of Austin, Nickolas, Peyton, and Jaxson . Devoted daughter of the late Emil and Marjorie Hubert. Dear sister of Dee Tracy and Terry Hubert. Dearest aunt of Kara and Kaylyn Tracy. Fond cousin and friend of...

Edward Mcsweeney

Edward Mcsweeney

February 26, 2023

Edward P. McSweeney, age 75, loving father of Kevin McSweeney and Theresa (Jeffrey) Aron. Cherished Papa of Austin and Katrina Aron. Dear brother of the late Kathryn Scott. Devoted son of the late Edward H. and Margaret McSweeney. Services to be held at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Mary Beryl Houlihan

Mary Beryl Houlihan

February 24, 2023

Mary Beryl Houlihan, nee Kane, age 98, beloved wife of the late James Houlihan (2001). Loving mother of the late David Houlihan (1989). Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Beryl Kane. Dear sister of John "Jack" Kane and the late Joseph Kane, the late Patricia Kane and the late Maurice Kane. Dearest aunt, great aunt, great-great aunt, and great-great-great...

Jeffrey Mcinturff

Jeffrey Mcinturff

February 21, 2023

Jeffrey A. McInturff, age 59, loving son of Don A. and the late Barbara McInturff, nee Stolarek. Dear brother of Don E. (Joyce) McInturff and David McInturff. Dearest uncle of Alison, Emma, Bethany and Hannah. Jeff was a hard working man both in concrete construction and as a bricklayer. He was a passionate Chicago Cubs and Bears fan as well....

Cathleen Taylor

Cathleen Taylor

February 19, 2023

Cathleen L. "Cathy" Taylor, nee Meyer, age 60 of Hazel Crest, IL, born on July 29, 1962 to Viola and the late Clarence Meyer. Beloved wife for 35 years to Johnny Taylor. Loving mother of Lindsey (Tony) Howell, Katie Taylor, Terry (late Debbie) Hunter, Janice Buckner, Johnny Peterson, Connie (Eddie) Hune, and Johnny Jr. (Misty) Taylor. Cherished grandmother of Jurnee,...

Robert Joyce

Robert Joyce

February 17, 2023

Robert A. “Bobby” Joyce Sr., age 75, born August 27, 1947, of Frankfort, IL formerly of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. He is loved by his wife of 41 years, Teresa (Wold), children Robert Jr & Valerie Joyce, Amy & Steve Herr and Megan & Tony Kuraja. His pride and joy were his eight grandchildren; Nicholas,...