Obituaries

May 12, 2024

Marilyn Irene Giusti Miller was born in January 1946 to John (Giovanni Enrico) & Helen (Heidenblut) Giusti. She grew up in Worth and attended Eisenhower High school before securing a position at Allis-Chalmers and, later, Midwest Operating Engineers. Prior to that, she was an accomplished musician, playing her accordion at the Palmer House and teaching music classes. She met and...

May 12, 2024

Robert M. "Bob" Newman, age 76, beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Newman, nee Pawlak (2012). Loving father of Casey (Michael) Walker. Devoted son of the late Irving "Red" and Eve (nee Rogulich) Newman. Dear brother of Lori (Jim) Paruszkiewicz, Patrice (Pat) Thomas and Cheryl Newman-Innis. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of St. Laurence High School....

May 11, 2024

Marilyn R. Sluis, nee Hommes, age 95, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Arthur Sluis, Sr. (2012). Loving mother of Lynne (Rich) Mulder, Debbie (Rick) Ballweber, Jane (late Andy) Lanenga, Patricia Even, Leslie Fazio, Art Jr. (Jan) Sluis, and Lori (Neil) Tanis. Cherished grandmother of 21. Dearest great-grandmother of 20 with two more on the way and great-great-grandmother...

May 8, 2024

Arthur N. Deckinga, age 93, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to Lorraine, nee Vanderwall. Loving father of Jerrold (Donna), Randall (Laura) and Richard (Donna). Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; Nick (Lydia) Deckinga, Jake (fianceé Karolina) Deckinga, Rachel (fiancé Danny) Doody, Erin Doody, Kyle Doody; Rachel Deckinga, Tiffany (Bryan) Stevens...

May 7, 2024

Bonnie Joy Siwek, nee Blondina, age 75, beloved wife for 42 years to the late Leo F. Siwek (2013). Loving mother of Jill (Keith) O’Connell and Alison (Jason) Bramhall. Cherished Amma of Aidan, Ryan and Lincoln. Devoted daughter of the late Sam and Mary (nee Bajic) Blondina. Fond sister-in-law of Carol Yanos and Bernadine (John) Frost. Dearest aunt, cousin and...

May 7, 2024

David W. Stillwell, age 39, suddenly taken from us on May 7, 2024. Loving father of David Jr., Jacob and Aaron. Devoted and precious son of Charlie and Debra Stillwell (nee Boersma). Dear brother of Dawn Solano, Danielle (Jason) Holley, Elizabeth (James) Stillwell-O'Keefe and Sarah (Abel) Villagomez. Dear uncle of Aaliana, Emmanuel and Wilhelmina Solano; Amanda, Alyssa and Hailey VandeBerg;...

May 6, 2024

William H. "Bill" Rudenga, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Joyce E. Rudenga, nee Kooiman. Loving father of Gary Rudenga, Lucas Rudenga and the late Michael Rudenga and Laura Wittinghill. Cherished grandfather of Christine Rudenga and Will Wittinghill. Preceded in death by his siblings Nelliejane Van Dellen, Edward Rudenga, Julia Eggebeen and Carolyn Rudenga. Dear...

May 5, 2024

Cledis Horner Jr., 92, of Manteno IL, passed away Sunday May 5, 2024. To know Cledis, was to love Cledis. He had a special way with people and his smile was infectious. Born and raised in  Chicago, he was an avid Chicago sports fan, except for the Cubs. Cledis was a member of the U.S. Air Force and served...

May 5, 2024

Melvin H. Schroeder, age 84, passed away May 5, 2024. Melvin was born in Great Bend, KS on October 25, 1939 to Pete and Irene Carl. He married his beloved wife Karen L. Schroeder (nee Birkes) on June 28, 1959. Melvin was the loving father of Lynda (Ed) Stencel, Suzanne Schroeder, Timothy (Diane) Schroeder and Nanci Griffin. He was the...

May 4, 2024

Richard Puccini, Jr.; beloved husband of Caroline nee Sands; beloved father of Gina (John) Caputi, Richard III (Vanessa) Puccini, Lindsey (Jamal) Hamideh, Elizabeth (Brian) Treacy and the late Anne Puccini; cherished papa of Giovanni, Alexandria, Anne and Ariana Caputi, Meg Puccini, Noah, Sophia, Emma and Salim Hamideh, Leah, Allison and Vivian Treacy, Oliver, Ruby and Clyde Field; devoted son...

May 3, 2024

Clifford H B Johnson, 69, of Chicago, IL was called to eternal rest on May 03,2024. He was the cherished son of late parents, Clifton and June Johnson. Devoted father of Arguna and the late Demetrius and Timothy.  Loving Grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Caring brother of Clifton (Gloria), Ruth, Robert (Sharon) Martin, Rosemary, and Ray.  Fond uncle of many...

May 3, 2024

Kenneth Lee Oostman Sr., age 84, entered God’s kingdom on May 3rd, 2024 after a 14 year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. A lifelong Chicago native, Ken was born November 28th, 1939, the oldest of seven brothers. Among his many accomplishments, Ken served 6 years in the National Guard and, upon his retirement, 50...

May 2, 2024

Mary "Jeanne" Moeller (nee Byerly), 96, late of Orland Park.  Beloved wife of Robert.  Loving mother of; Larry (Pat), the late Linda Hahn, and Ted (Gail).  Devoted Gram of; Lisa, Erik, Gregg, Sally, Sharon and Kevin.  Proud G.G. of 15, and G.G.G. of 1.  Visitation Wednesday, May 8th, 3-7pm, with a funeral service at 6:00pm.  Interment at a later...

May 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of William "Bill" Lomax, age 78, long time resident of Oak Forest, announces his passing on May 2, 2024. A loving husband to Sharyn (nee Hajduch) his wife of 44 years and wonderful father to his son Zachary. Dear brother of Shirley (late Ronald) Michalsen, the late Marjorie "Peggy" (Roy) Roe and...

May 1, 2024

Terry W. Hubert, age 77, devoted son of the late Emil and Marjorie Hubert. Loving brother of Dee Tracy and the late Linda J. (late Daniel) Kujawa. Dear uncle of Kara and Kaylyn Tracy; and Matthew (Beth) Kujawa. Dearest great-uncle of Austin, Nickolas, Peyton, and Jaxson. Fond cousin of many. Close friend of Nick Trask. Visitation Saturday, September 14, 2024...

May 1, 2024

John Martin Koenig, age 75, son of the late Fred and Virginia (nee Blum) Koenig. John was close to his sister, Kathy Guido, and they spoke on the phone often until she passed. John was a resident of Bethshan Association for 32 years. He was a beloved, longtime member of the Bethshan family, often lovingly referred to as “grandpa”. He...

April 30, 2024

JoAnn M. Sheehan (Reidy) passed away April 30, 2024 after a brief illness. JoAnn was born in Chicago on August 15, 1934 to the late Gerald and Mary (Deacy) Reidy. She was a graduate of St Adrian’s grammar school and Aquinas High School. JoAnn was a self taught seamstress creating everything from day wear to evening gowns. She even created...

April 28, 2024

Mark Nussle of Palos Park, Illinois and Stoughton, Wisconsin died on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was 86. While it is difficult to summarize this amazing life, it is certain that Mark Nussle was one of a kind. Tall, lanky, gregarious, thoughtful, goofy, curious and loving that was our Dad, Fafa, and Maaark. He lived his life with relish, extracting...

April 27, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" McCarthy, age 87.

Beloved wife of Daniel "Buck" McCarthy for 61 years.

Loving mother of Daniel (Pamela) McCarthy, Julia (Ralph) Wigboldy, Karen (Scott) Ruckman, and Joseph (Sheri) McCarthy.

Cherished grandmother of Tabitha Heil, Shawn McCarthy, Brandon Wigboldy, Breanna Ryan, Samuel Ruckman, Collin McCarthy, Grace Ruckman, Joseph McCarthy, Emma McCarthy and great...

April 27, 2024

Donna R. Naponelli, nee Popp, age 80, loving mother of Laura (Daniel Sinclair) Naponelli, Bonnie (Dean) Valentine and Kathy (Jacob) Molina. Cherished grandmother of Bret Naponelli, Nicole (Robert) Rub, Candace Morin, and Garrett Valentine. Dearest great-grandmother of Colton Maske, Jude Rub, and Gyliana Rub. Dear sister of Barbara (Mike) Torres, Marcia Popp, and the late Dennis Popp. Donna also loved...