Obituaries

July 27, 2023

Darryl Wertheim, age 76, passed away on July 27, 2023. Survived by his wife Lillian Wertheim (nee Semeniuk), daughters Dana Dolan (Christopher) and Tricia Van Horn (Nathan), four grandchildren Declan, Noelle, Ian, and Ashley, sister Christine Laspesa and brother Scott Wertheim, several cousins, nieces and nephews, and numerous good friends. Born on July 31, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL. Darryl...

July 26, 2023

Marian E. Agema, nee Prins, age 94, beloved wife of the late Henry Agema, Retired Captain PHFD (1993). Loving mother of Kenneth (Wendy) Agema, Thomas (Gayle) Agema, Jill (Ken) Pittman, and Beth (Charles) Printy. Cherished grandmother of Amy Agema, Dawn (Justin) Grimm, Robin (Christopher) Radzik, Jessica (Anthony) Butera, Cameron (Reto) Pantellini, David (Amanda) Agema, Douglas (Danielle) Grabowski, Nicole (Mark) Dunn,...

July 25, 2023

Diana L. "Dee" Howley, nee Russert, age 63, beloved wife for 41 years to Donald A. Howley. Loving mother of Rachel (Steve) Klusacek, Tara (Robert) Shong and Anna (Brandon) Miller. Cherished grandmother of Molly Brown; Charlie and James Shong; and Jolene and Henry Miller. Devoted daughter of Harold and Marybeth Russert. Dear sister and best friend of Donna Russert and...

July 24, 2023

Jean H. Swanson, nee Horn, age 83, beloved wife of Howard E. Swanson. Loving mother of Kristen (Andreas) Dimas and Ericka Swanson. Cherished grandmother of Nickolas, Sophia, Isabel, Alexandra, the late Daniel, Christos, and Fiona. Treasured daughter of the late Rev. Henry and Catherine (Stainken) Horn. Loving sister to the late Henry (Elizabeth) Horn, David (Rosalind) Horn, the late William...

July 23, 2023

Larry Palmer, 73, passed away after courageously battling cancer.  Beloved husband of 50 years to Maureen (nee' O'Reilly); loving father of Kevin (Kelly), John and the late Timothy (Julie); loved and proud Papa to Aiden, Harrison, Sadie and Addison; cherished brother of Peggy and the late Dan Rubino, Jean (Tom) Didominick and William (Carol) Palmer; loving son of the...

July 23, 2023

Barbara A. Lo Furno, nee Boyle, age 87, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Ferdinand S. "Fred" Lo Furno (2022). Loving mother of Thomas (Robin) Lo Furno, Steve (Judy) Lo Furno, and the late Peggy (Tim) Kuhn. Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Ashley) Kuhn, Colin (Cayla) Kuhn; Drew, Nicholas, and Brooke Lo Furno; and Lauren Lo Furno. Dearest great-grandmother...

July 21, 2023

Donna Marie Szymanski nee Lewandowski. Age 73. of Alsip, IL.  Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving sister of Carol (late Kenneth) Szymanski, Cynthia (James) Felonk, Linda (the late Dennis) Bartkowiak, Michael Lewandowski and the late Theresa (late Don) Mainellis, Late John (late Claudia) Lewandowski and the late Joseph Lewandowski. Preceded in death by her Parents; Walter and Rose...

July 20, 2023

John Junior Boersma, age 94, beloved husband of the late Buena "Bonnie" Boersma, nee Gerdes (2001). Loving father of Cynthia "Cindi" Yarmoska, Valarie (Calvin) Johnson, John Wayne (Donna) Boersma, Victoria (Steven) Wiley, and the late Candace (Eric) Davis and the late Kathy (Richard) Roethel. Cherished grandfather of Dominic, Jodi, Amanda, Elliott, Christopher, Sara, Daniel, Andrew and Kelly. Dearest great-grandfather of...

July 19, 2023

Barbara Anne Fortier (nee Brousch), 75, late of North Riverside.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Cherished daughter of the late John Sr. and the late Bernice (nee Withrow)  Dearest sister of the late John Jr.  Fond aunt of Laura, the late Loraine Sarna and Lois Ellsworth.  Great aunt to Heather Sarna.  Private interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park....

July 19, 2023

Bonnie J. Booth, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, has passed away at the age of 66. She was born on August 16, 1954 in Sylacauga, Alabama to the late Marvin and Josephine Henry (nee Varner). Bonnie was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2023. Bonnie was a woman who brought joy and laughter...

July 16, 2023

Catherine J. "Kay" Yunker, nee Hoekstra, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2023. Loving mother of Wanda (John "Jack") Fisher and Mark (Heidi) Yunker. Cherished grandmother of Lenee (Patrick) Hager and the late Tim (Katie) Fisher; Kristen (Ryan) Mars, and Doug (Lexi) Yunker. Dearest great-grandmother of John, Alice, Charlotte, and Sophia; Peyton and baby Yunker...

July 14, 2023

Arndt, Robert G. died on July 14th just shy of his 75th birthday.  Originally from Oak Lawn, he lived most of his life in Orland Hills.  A proud US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam (1969 – 1970).

Survived by Adrienne, his devoted, loving wife, and best friend of nearly 42 years, his "little" sister Allison (Kevin)...

July 14, 2023

Henry W. "Hank" Ipema, age 90, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 50 years to the late Edith M. "Edie", nee Doorn (2008). Loving father of David (Laura) Ipema, Donna (Ted) DeBoer, and Deanne (Ken) Speelman. Cherished grandfather of Melissa (Jensen) Varghese, Michelle (Erik) Ladomersky, Steven (Lauren) Ipema, and Melanie Ipema; Joshua (Rachel) DeBoer, Alyssa (Johnny) Vazquez, and...

July 14, 2023

Antoinette DiGregorio, nee Roti, age 75, beloved wife of Dominic DiGregorio. Loving mother of the late Gina (Peter) Rukower. Cherished grandmother of Peter Dominick Rukower and Jakob Anthony Rukower. Dear sister of James (Teri) Roti, Teresa (Robert) Vasile, Elizabeth (late Louis) Zupancic, Sam (Jessica) Roti, Frank (Kathleen) Roti, Rita (Robert) Cipollo, Cathy (Anthony) Amodeo and the late Rosetta (late Vincenzo)...

July 12, 2023

Judy Lynn Eldrenkamp, age 76, devoted daughter of the late Clarence and Corinne "Coy" (nee Vis) Eldrenkamp. Loving sister of Nancy (Paul) Zylstra. Cherished aunt of Roger Zylstra and Corie Zylstra. Retired from Sears as a Senior Systems Analyst with over 30 years of service. In her retirement years, Judy enjoyed knitting for the Orland Park Christian Reformed Church Prayer...

July 11, 2023

Wife and Mother, Anita Marie Carpenter, passed away on July 11,2023, after a brief fight against advanced liver cancer.  Anita was 75.  Anita is survived by her sister, Joanne, Renee, Terry, Donna, her husband William and her two sons, Richard and Steven.  Anita was predeceased by her father, Joseph, and mother Constance.  Anita enjoyed eating and trying out new...

July 9, 2023

Lucille "Cookie" Lamke, (nee Perez), late of Homewood, formerly of Country Club Hills, after an illness.  Cherished wife of the late David J. Beloved mother of Melissa (Ted) Slattery and Danielle.  Dearest Mimi of; Connor Davis, Madison and Tim Slattery.  Loving sister of; the late Marie (Tom) Gregor and Marsha (Les) Adduci.  Loving sister-in-law of Tim and Mary Pat...

July 6, 2023

Donald J. "Don" Snyder, age 82 passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2023. Devoted son of the late Charles and Edith. Dear brother of the late Edward and Richard. Loving uncle to Tom, Scott, and Becky. Donald was a proud graduate of Reavis High school and Illinois State University, where he discovered a lifelong passion for learning and exploring. Following...

July 5, 2023

Wanda Theresa Malec passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 96 in Tinley Park, Illinois.  Wanda was born on April 20, 1927, in Harvey, Illinois to George and Mary Wlodek.  She retired after a dedicated 33 years at Illinois Central Railroad as a Switchboard Operator. After retirement she dedicated her time volunteering at church related events...

July 4, 2023

Rita Jane Lauzon, age 67, beloved daughter of the late Patricia (nee McIntyre) and the late Edward Lauzon. Devoted life-long companion of the late Pedro "Juta" Burgos. Loving sister of Patricia Gibbons, Gerald Lauzon, Martin (Melanie) Lauzon, Elizabeth (Mark) Pasek and Mary (late Tom) Henry. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many. Second mom to Daniel...