Obituaries

November 1, 2023

Erika Lynn Ford, age 24, of Orlando, FL formerly of Orland Hills, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence. Cherished daughter of Fred and Jennifer Ford. Loving sister of Matthew Ford. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Erika was born on August 2, 1999 in Oak Lawn, IL. After graduating from...

October 31, 2023

Kimberley A. Baikie, nee McDonald, age 66, beloved wife for 47 years to Donald A. Baikie. Loving mother of Jonathan (Amanda) Baikie and Laura Baikie. Cherished grandmother of Payton, Ryan and Colin. Dearest sister of the late Beth McDonald. Dear sister-in-law of Ray (Carol) Baikie, Sharon (Marty) Moore, Debbie (late Butch) Peterson, Michael Baikie, Michelle (late John) Briggs and the...

October 31, 2023

Ellen Joyce Harenberg, nee Vanderbeck, age 82, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Douglas L. Harenberg (2022). Loving mother of Cindy (Tom) Winkelbauer, Laura Jean Naples (Michael Giusti), Judy (David Coronelli) Crouse, and Douglas Harenberg Jr. Cherished grandmother of Dennis Winkelbauer (Tencia Estrada), Keith (Ami) Winkelbauer, Laura Ellen Naples (Rich Meyer), Judy Marie (Andy) Blakey, and Shannon Crouse...

October 28, 2023

Marlene R. Backstrom nee Frabotta, age 87. of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John P.  Loving mother of Cathy (Alex) Borisich and Karen Backstrom. Proud grandmother of Nicholas Kotiw, Sacha Borisich and the late John Kotiw. Dear sister of the late Anthony Frabotta. Fond aunt and great aunt of many.

Services and Interment Private....

October 27, 2023

Brian Bruggeman, Age 56, Resident of Deborah House, Crete, IL. Passed away October 27, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of Kenneth and Carol nee Ziegler. Loving brother of Steven (Denise), Andrew (Michelle), Christopher (Dee) and Jay (Abby). Fond uncle of many and great uncle of three. Special nephew and dear cousin of Sheila (Gary) VanHeest...

October 25, 2023

Jon R. “Dick” Marshall, age 87, of Orland Park, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully, beloved husband of 63 years to Adele, loving father of Deb & Mark (Kris), proud grandfather of Emily (Ben) Miller, Scott & Danny, fond uncle & great-uncle to many nieces & nephews, dear brother-in-law of Judy (Tom) Venkus & the late Roger (Chris)...

October 25, 2023

Adrienne C. Dominici, nee Gallagher, age 82, loving mother of Michael (Catherine), Anthony (Diana) and Brian. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Olivia and Nicholas; Brian (Claudia), Felicia (Lou) Stella, Sophia, Adam, Michael and Joseph. Dearest great-grandmother of Anastasia, Brian, Ethan, Calvin, Giovanni and Angelo. Dear sister of the late Colleen (late Jerome) Zervic. Fond aunt of Julie and Debbie. Visitation Wednesday,...

October 23, 2023

Larry M. Dorsey, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient. Age 76. Of New Lenox, IL formerly of Worth, IL. Passed away October 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 37 yrs. to Mary M. nee Nelson. Loving father of Dana (Walter) Bruckner. Proud grampy of Peyton and Preston. Dear brother of Martha (Charles)...

October 23, 2023

Gail J. Render, nee Rossow, age 73, beloved wife for 39 years to Lee Render. Loving mother of Kristin (Andrew) Kretschmann. Dear sister of Jim (Kathy) Rossow. Gail was a social science teacher at Thornwood High School for 25 years. She was an excellent tennis player, softball player and golfer. Gail also an avid gardener and devout rock collector. Visitation...

October 22, 2023

Sheila Horn, nee Vega, age 69, loving mother of David (Belinda) Cervantes, Kimberly Cervantes, Christy Cervantes and Michael Horn. Cherished grandmother of Benecio, Emilio, Viviana and Alejandro. Devoted daughter of the late John, Alice and Renee. Preceded in death by her brother Richard and her sisters Terri and Theresa. Sheila was a patient services representative at Lurie Children's Hospital which...

October 19, 2023

Lynne M. Huiner, nee Boss, age 67, beloved wife of the late John A. Huiner (1994). Loving mother of John M., Rachel and Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Alexis Anderson, John R., Gracelyn and Jack Huiner. Devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Ida (nee Deckinga) Boss. Dear sister of Raymond Jr. (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss and the late Sharon...

October 12, 2023

Herbert D. Weidmann, age 90, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years to Nancy, nee Schramm. Loving father of Gail (late Bill) Jackson and Jane (Tim) Zelek. Cherished grandfather of Brittany (Kyle) Thomas, Lauren Heller, Cameron (Jessica) Jackson; Sophia, Nora, Harrison (Kayla), Stanton, and Graham Zelek. Dear great-grandfather of Ivan, Naomi, Liam, Wyatt, Maggie, Brinlee, Camille, and...

October 11, 2023

Pearl F. Bergstrand, nee Figura, age 90, beloved wife for 46 years to the late Edwin C. Bergstrand (2008). Loving mother of Scott (Gayle) Bergstrand and the late Sheri Bergstrand (2021). Cherished grandmother of Brittany (Brock) Krushlucki and Andrew (Sara) Bergstrand. Dearest great-grandmother of Maverick. Preceded in death by her sisters Cecilia Muscari, Helen Figura, Mary Deutschlander, Olga Winiarczyk Burns,...

October 9, 2023

Betty I. McCauley, nee Stoll, age 92, beloved wife of the late Joseph McCauley (1986). Loving mother of Debra Sue McCauley. Dear sister of Jacob Stoll. Survived by her niece Dawn Bentley and her nephew David Hart. Visitation Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...

October 8, 2023

Frederic Joseph Mulhausen, known to his loved ones as Fritz, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Alsip, Illinois, at the age of 38. Born on October 27, 1984, Fritz was a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Fritz was a...

October 8, 2023

Brian E. Lutz, age 65, loving father of Melissa Lutz and Jennifer (Jeff) Meekma. Cherished grandfather of Hunter, Riley and Peyton. Dear brother of Linda Suzawith, Pam (Nate) Vega and the late Kenneth Lutz. Fond uncle of Mark Lutz, Nathan Vega, Joseph Vega, Wesley Suzawith and the late Kenneth Lutz. Owner of Regional Truck Equipment, Addison and Alsip, IL. Visitation...

October 4, 2023

Janice M. Baker-Gorz nee Baker, of Mokena, IL. 71 yrs. Passed away October 4, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of Robert W for 37 years. Loving mother of Erin Gorz (April Goehrke) and Adam Gorz. Dear sister of the late Georgene (Frank) Schwark. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and...

October 3, 2023

Leslie Walter Ehrhardt, passed away October 3, 2023, after battling pneumonia. Les was born on May 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL, to his parents, Frank and Helen Ehrhardt . Les earned a bachelors degree from Lewis University and went on to manage a transmission repair shop for his career. In 2018, Les retired and became the happiest pizza delivery...

October 2, 2023

Lisa A. Meek, nee Rolniak, age 61, beloved wife for 34 years to Edward. Loving mother of Amanda Meek and Andy (Caroline) Meek. Treasured daughter of the late Frank and Beverly "Bun" Rolniak. Dear sister of Frank (Sheryl) Rolniak, Laurie (Mike) Malec and Ken (Kerri) Rolniak. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fond niece of Karen & Wally Rolniak....

October 2, 2023

Gloria Ann Sumers, nee Spadoni, age 90, cherished mother of Linda Sumers and Dave Sumers. Beloved daughter of the late Umberto and Maria (nee Piccoli) Spadoni. Preceded in death by her siblings Eugene (late Mary) Spadoni, George (late Virginia) Spadoni, William (late Julie) Spadoni and Lillian Slomkowski. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Gloria enjoyed entertaining and was a...