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Richard J. "Rich" "Heinz" Huisenga
September 3, 2025
Richard J. "Rich" "Heinz" Huisenga, age 76, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Julie Huisenga, nee Laughlin "808 I Love You More". Loving father of Jilian (Anthony) Ziccardi. Cherished grandfather of Adison and A.J. Dear brother of Donald (Ruth) Huisenga, Barbara (Ronald) Schutt, Patricia (late William) Tellano, Debra (Richard) Wiltjer, Kenneth (Valerie) Huisenga, David (Beth) Huisenga and...
Rosalene E. "Rose" Boyd
August 31, 2025
Rosalene E. "Rose" Boyd, nee Ferroni, age 92, beloved wife of the late Charles R. Boyd (1997). Loving mother of Stephen Boyd and Michael (Patricia) Boyd.
Rose worked as a banking associate for three banks and retired after 35 years of service.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477...
Marilyn Ozinga Istel
August 30, 2025
Marilyn Ozinga Istel, nee Seils, 100 years old, beloved wife of the late Richard Ozinga and the late Lawrence Istel. Loving mother of Richard (Judy) Ozinga, James (Jan) Ozinga and Dr. David (late Heidi) Ozinga. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Tim), Kimberly (Jeremy), Jeffrey (Seana); late Julie, Kristen, Amy, Ryan (Tori); Dr. John(Lorrie) and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister...
Neha Desai
August 30, 2025
Neha Desai, age 45, beloved fiancé of George Cotton. Devoted daughter of Avinash and Varsha Desai. Loving sister of Priya Desai (Jonathan Yutzy). Neha cherished her beloved dog, Gus. Dear granddaughter of Savi. Dearest niece, cousin, and friend of many.
Neha was a beacon of creativity and compassion; she touched countless lives through her charitable work and generous spirit. She loved...
Heidi R. Ozinga
August 27, 2025
Heidi R. Ozinga, nee Josupait, age 62, beloved wife for 36 years to Dr. David W. Ozinga. Loving mother of Dr. John (Lorrie) Ozinga and Sean Ozinga. Devoted daughter of the late Rev. John and Erna Josupait. Cherished sister of Dr. John (Cynthia) Josupait. Dearest daughter-in-law of Marilyn and the late Richard Ozinga. Dear sister-in-law of Richard (Judy) Ozinga and...
Christel R. "Chris" Bastien
August 19, 2025
Christel R. "Chris" Bastien, nee Szeklinski, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, died on August 19, 2025. Beloved wife for over 65 years to Wayne P. Bastien. Loving mother of the late Daniela (Mark) McClellan and the late Nicole Bastien. Cherished grandmother of Jackie (Eddie) Groberski, Eric McClellan and Greg McClellan. Dearest great-grandmother of Evelyn. Dear sister of Uwe Szeklinski...
Keith A. Kuncic
August 18, 2025
Keith A. Kuncic, age 64, US Navy and US Army Disabled Veteran, devoted son of the late Robert and Shirley (nee Coomey) Kuncic. Survived by his two sisters Karen Kuncic and Kathy Kuncic.
Interment with Military Honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. Please meet at...
Mary L. McCoy
August 15, 2025
Mary L. McCoy, nee Scarlata, age 94, beloved wife of the late Lorn (2010). Loving mother of Frank (Peggy) Navarrete, Michael (Patricia) Navarrete, Raul (late Connie) Navarrete, Barry Navarrete and preceded in death by Mary Ellen Cogliense, Elizabeth Hagbom, Mary Christine (late Donald) Grudzinski and Kevin Navarrete. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 23. Survived by her sister Frances...
Gina M. Polcaster
August 10, 2025
The one and only Gina Michelle Polcaster, 53, cherished daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Alice Polcaster. Treasured sister to Jim & Heather, Erik, Tony & Karina. Cool Aunt G to Thomas, Tori, Gia, and Enzo. Fond niece of Michelle Gaimari, Sue & Art Hopkins, the late George Schurwanz, George & Heidi Polcaster, Susan & Michael Kelley, the late Rick &...
Ronald L. Korhorn
August 10, 2025
Ronald L. Korhorn, age 78, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 57 years to Mary, nee Bermes. Loving father of Jeff (Shellie) Korhorn and Michael (Jenna) Korhorn. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Miranda), Micah (Kiley), Abigail and Eliana; Samuel and Liliana. Dearest great-grandfather of Phoebe. Dear brother of Samuel (Fran) Korhorn and the late Glenn Korhorn. Fond uncle of Deanna...
Donna Lee Schnayer
August 9, 2025
Donna Lee Schnayer (nee Vajko) age 80 of Antioch IL, passed away on August 9th, 2025. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Wayne A. Schnayer, Sr. and grandson Zachery W. Schnayer. Donna is survived by her daughters Michelle (Bryan) Richards, Paula (Greg) McDaniel, Karen (Michael) Bertacchi, Joy (John) Paunovic; son Wayne A. Schnayer, Jr.; grandchildren Shannon Richards, Carson...
Timothy S. Hughes
August 8, 2025
Timothy S. Hughes, age 47, beloved husband for 20 years to Diana, nee Zelensky. Loving father of Bailey and William. Devoted son of Don and Judy Hughes. Dear brother of Sonya (Tim) Rose. Dearest uncle of Brittany, Jacob and Kaylee. Fond son-in-law of Donna Zelensky (Albert Panozzo).
Services are private.
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Jason Schmidt
August 6, 2025
Jason Schmidt, 53, of Flossmoor, IL, passed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jason was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2022 and, despite a dire prognosis, survived a remarkable 2-1/2 years to become the longest-known survivor of his type of cancer. He endured all treatments with his often satirical sense of humor. His family and...
Robert M. Craven
August 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) M. Craven, 99, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Chicago on November 12, 1925, Robert lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to those he loved.
A proud veteran of World War II, Robert served his country with honor and courage, carrying the lessons of sacrifice and...
Maureen C. Nelson
August 6, 2025
Maureen C. Nelson, nee McDonough, age 82, beloved wife for 62 years to Bradford Nelson. Loving mother of Brian Nelson, Barry Nelson and the late Brandon Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Alec, Eric, Elizabeth, Zachary and Luke. Dear sister of Erin (James) Treadway. Fond aunt of Shannon (Giovanni) Giordano and Jim Treadway.
Maureen was a bookkeeper with SEIU Local 4 for 23...
Larry S. Kociolek
August 2, 2025
Larry Stanley Kociolek, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. Although he battled heart disease for half of his life, his illnesses never defined him. Rather, he was a man whose life was defined by service, dedication, and an unshakable love for family and the...
Sumithra Dwarakanathan
August 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sumithra Dwarakanathan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on September 14, 1951, in Chennai, India, Sumithra was the cherished daughter of Professor P.S. Manisundaram and Anusuya Manisundaram. Raised between Chennai and...
Sandra Susan Sitkowski
August 1, 2025
Sandra Susan Sitkowski, nee Suchanek, age 75, beloved wife for 33 years to the late Leonard F. "Len" Sitkowski (2019). Loving mother of Todd (Linda) Sitkowski, Chad (Geanine) Sitkowski, and Scott (Tonya) Sitkowski. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Blake; Danielle (Chandler), Matt, Jack, Luc; Nick, Kevin (Ashley) and Abigail. Dearest great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Richard Suchanek. Survived by her...
Karen J. Socks
July 30, 2025
Karen J. Socks, nee Boukal, age 85, beloved wife for 67 years to Ken Socks. Loving mother of Denise (Eugene) Massura and Paula (Joe) Fittanto. Cherished grandmother of Michael Massura, Christopher (Patty) Massura, Leon Fittanto and Kenneth Fittanto. Dear sister of the late Richard (Constance) Boukal. Fond sister-in-law of the late Joyce Torrey. Dear aunt of Rick, Brian, Sherri and...
Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez, Jr.
July 29, 2025
Primitivo "Primo" Rodriguez, Jr., age 79, beloved husband for 55 years to Marilyn, nee Barger. Loving father of Michelle (Scott) Sarkan, Brandon (Johanna) Rodriguez and the late Jason Rodriguez. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Halie, Tyler and Haydn. Dear brother of Anna Rodriguez, Francisca Molina and Sixto Rodriguez. Fond brother-in-law of the late Ervin Barger. Dear tìo of many nieces and...
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