Obituaries
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Most Rev. Kevin Birmingham
October 2, 2023
Most Rev. Kevin M. Birmingham, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former secretary to Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. He was 51 years old, a few days short of his 52nd birthday. Birmingham was born on Oct. 7, 1971 in Oak Lawn to Jeanette Ann Larsen...
Richard Nemeth
October 1, 2023
Richard R. Nemeth, age 73, of Chicago passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois. Loving brother of Steve (Marge) Nemeth and Rita (Barry) Pastewski. Wonderful and fun uncle to Sarah (Brandon) Redmond, Jason (Nancy) Pastewski, and Bryan (Erin) Nemeth. Cherished great-uncle to Jacob, Mya, Rylan, Oliver, and Hazel. A very special friend to Bill...
Anita Gatto
September 30, 2023
Anita M. "Neeta" Gatto, nee Johnson, age 91, loving mother of Sharon (Joseph) Callahan, the late Donna Gatto and the late Joseph Gatto, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Taylor Gatto, Dana Gatto, Jenna (Chris) Menella, Dominic (DeWayne) Thompson, Christopher (Shanna) Tyler, Tracy (Robert) DeReadt, Lyndsay (Scott) Mourey, and Kevin (Molly) Callahan. Dearest great-grandmother of Jada, Gavin, Max, Jaxon, Harper, Jeremy, Cali,...
William Mitchell
September 29, 2023
William W. "Bill" Mitchell Ⅴ, age 58, loving father of William W. (Rebecca) Mitchell Ⅵ, Michael C. Mitchell and the late Jessica Mitchell. Devoted son of the late William Ⅳ and Dolores Mitchell (nee Oswald). Dear brother of Mia Mitchell and Amy Erickson. Dearest uncle of Seth (Hannah) Erickson, Joseph Favicchio and great-uncle of Everly and Oaklyn. Visitation Thursday, October...
Ray Doctor
September 28, 2023
Ray W. Doctor, age 61, lifelong resident of Orland Park, IL, passed away on September 28, 2023. Beloved son of the late Beatrice "Bea" (nee Benson) and Wendell Doctor. Loving brother of Dale (Judy) Doctor. Cherished uncle of Nicole (Sean) Rand and great uncle of Derek and Madeleine. Dearest cousin of many. A Memorial Service to honor the lives of...
Tom Wojnicki
September 27, 2023
Tom Wojnicki, age 67, beloved son of the late Loretta (Olejnik) and the late Stephen Wojnicki. Loving brother of Terry (John) Kociolek, Stephen (Judy) Wojnicki and Sue Deitelhoff. Cherished uncle of 10 nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and great-nephews. Longtime member of SPRED at St. Julie Billart Church. Visitation Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Monday, October...
Mary Ann (Spallina) Bohse
September 26, 2023
Mary Ann Bohse, nee Spallina, age 85, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bohse. Loving mother of Teresa (Kevin) Brennan, Kim (Gary) Lemke, the late baby Glen and the late baby Scott. Cherished grandmother to Robert (Amanda) Brennan, Abby (Mike) Summers, Matthew...
Christine Mcneil
September 26, 2023
Christine Ann McNeil, nee Wegner, age 77 of Crestwood, Illinois, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Edward McNeil (2008). Survived by her son Christopher McNeil, and her step-children, James (Debbie) McNeil, Susan (David) Gryga and Charles (Linda) McNeil. She is also survived by her sister JoAnn Lenczycki and brothers Peter (Ginger) Wegner and Kerry Wegner....
Maris Beckman
September 26, 2023
Maris J. Beckman, nee Bedore, age 94, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Robert C. Beckman (2013). Loving mother of Thomas (Patty) Beckman, Jeffrey (Kathy) Beckman and Brian (Renee) Beckman. Cherished grandmother of Maryssa (Mike) Randall, Lauren (Matt) Horton, Crystal Beckman, Nicholas (Lindsey) Beckman, Garrett Beckman and Kenneth Beckman. Dearest great-grandmother of Baker Horton and Nathan Beckman. Dear...
Lois Bretall
September 25, 2023
Lois M. Bretall, nee Hassel, age 85, beloved wife for 68 years to Jack W. Bretall. Loving mother of Linda (Ralph) Coolbaugh, Lorrie (David) Peccatiello, Carrie (Parker) Neuschel, Jack Bretall, Jr. and Mark (Linda) Bretall. Cherished grandmother of Carlene (Joseph) O'Donnell, Christine Freeman, Katrina Coolbaugh; Kassandra Lee, Mollie (Derek) Lord; Michael (Jamie) Peccatiello, Nicole (Floyd) Reiner, Danielle (Michael) Corsi; Emily...
Bernard Wiegers
September 23, 2023
Bernard "Bernie" Wiegers, age 84, beloved husband for 60 years to Lynne Kay, nee Bandringa. Loving father of Brian, Craig (Deborah), Brett (Nancy), Tammy Marek, Trisha (Wayne) Boss and David (Torie). Cherished grandfather of Casey (Andrew) Kowitz, Abby (Alex) Freitag; Amanda (Nicolas) Novacek, Kadee (Simon) Summers, Nathan, Justin, Brandon, Daniel Wiegers; Vincent and Joseph Marek; Liz (Derek) Boomsma, Brittany (Jeremy)...
Marian Catherine (Zidek) Plovanic
September 21, 2023
Marian C. Plovanic nee Zidek, age 73, of Tinley Park, IL. Passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Plovanic. Loving mother of Michael (Wendy) and Carrie Plovanic (Fiancé Norman Misner). Cherished grandmother of Chloe and Shannon. Dear sister of John "Jack" (Kathy) Zidek and Donna (the...
Gayle Fish
September 21, 2023
Gayle J. Fish, nee Stillwell, age 88, beloved wife of the late William J. Fish (2019). Loving mother of Bryan (late Arnelda Greenwood) Fish, Glenn (Josephine) Fish, and the late Kathleen (Jay) Alshuler (2010). Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Kelsey) Fish, Lauren Fish, Kyle Fish, Carter Fish, Lilah Fish, Kate Alshuler and Anne (Shem) Stephen. Dearest great-grandmother of Amelia Anne Stephen....
Anne Mikal
September 21, 2023
Anne M. Mikal, nee Baric, age 91, passed away on September 21, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Loving wife and best friend of Richard G. Mikal for over 72 years. Devoted mother of Richard D. (Karen) Mikal and Liz (Ken) McIntyre. Dear grandmother of Devin (Berna) Mikal, Nick (Marcia) Mikal, the late Andrew (Meggan) Mikal, Craig (Laura) McIntyre,...
Richard Overzet
September 17, 2023
Richard A. Overzet, Sr., age 85, passed away on September 17, 2023. Beloved husband for 61 years to the late Eloise Overzet, nee Rozema (2021). Loving father of Richard Jr. (Desiree), LouAnn (Laurence) Haan and David (Brenda). Cherished grandfather of Danielle Overzet, Richard (Kortney) Overzet, Alex (Cassie) Haan, Victoria (Drew) Black, Breanna Overzet, Celaine (Dylan) Van Vliet and Trent (Sarah)...
Karl Kalafut
September 16, 2023
Karl E. Kalafut, 32, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Crestwood, Illinois. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Anita and John J. Arndt, his brother, Brendan J. Arndt, and his father, Keith J. Kalafut. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, Illinois...
Susan Enright
September 16, 2023
Susan V. Enright, nee Lavaty, age 80, beloved wife of the late George (2013). Loving mother of Paul, Bill (fianceé Jowelyn) and the late baby John Enright. Cherished grandma of Madisyn (Len) Heise, Michael (fiancé Ricard), Grace and Gavin. Dearest great-grandma of Lila. Devoted daughter of the late Margaret and Art Heath. Dear sister of Robert (Sue and the late...
Kelly Wirtz
September 15, 2023
Kelly D. Wirtz, nee Freeman, age 63, devoted partner of Mike Vernon. Loving mother of Joshua Wirtz, Michael (Elise) Wirtz, Shannon (Robert Rotunno) Reddington, Shelby (Robert Hettinger) Wirtz and Tyler Wirtz. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie Reddington, Charles L. Reddington, Olivia Reddington, Lucas Wirtz, Mason Griskell and Marshall Greco. Beloved daughter of Donald and the late Donna Marie (nee Badger) Freeman....
Martha Reiter
September 15, 2023
Martha Erna (Schieve) Reiter entered eternity September 15, 2023. She was 103 years old, born January 27, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Gustav Reiter. She is survived by her sister Irene Schlemmer, her twins Lyle (Karen) Reiter and Joyce (Mike) Mirous, grandchildren Linda (Paul) Christian, James Reiter, Lisa (Ted) Potaczek and Laurie Mirous, great grandchildren...
Dorothy Gierach
September 15, 2023
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Gierach, nee Bonner, age 101, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Will Gierach (1999). Loving mother of Sharon (Ed) Schussler, James (Melissa) Gierach, Beverly (Tim) Siemers, Marilyn Gierach and Marcia Gierach. Cherished grandmother of Brian and Debbie; Julie, Laura and Billy; Tim and Jennifer; Heather and Jason; Tracy, Tiffany, Angela...
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