Obituaries

July 3, 2023

Beecham, Lillie B. passed away  peacefully on July 3, 2023,  at the age of 71 in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Lillie was born in Marianna, Arkansas to the late A.G. Anthony Jr. and late Warren (Fowler) Hatcher.

Loving mother of Terrence Anthony and Clarence W. Anthony. Lillie was a beloved sister and homemaker that loved life.

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July 3, 2023

Theofilos Kotsores

Theofilos Kotsores December 18th, 1925 – July 3rd 2023

Visitation for Theofilos Kotsores will be held on Wednesday, July 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 (one block East of Harlem on 171st Street). Trisagion Service at 6:00 p.m. Friends and family...

July 3, 2023

Ferdinand "Fred" Ostrowski, RPh, 83, of Tinley Park, went peacefully to his Heavenly Father on July 3, 2023.  Fred was the devoted and watchful brother to Elizabeth "Betty" (the late Paul) Obarski and the late Caroline (the late Gerald) Marks.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Edward and his sister Caroline, who passed away March...

July 3, 2023

Helen Josephine Thomas, nee Wasicak, age 96, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Darleen McGinnis, son Daniel (Kathy) Thomas and daughter Diann (Bob) Wilbur. She was a grandmother to seven grandchildren--the late Shaun McGinnis (2020), Kevin McGinnis, Michael Thomas, April (Brian) Runft and Kyle (Kim) Thomas; Dustin (Courtney) Wilbur and Devan Wilbur. She...

July 3, 2023

Robert Daniel LaBotz, age 59, beloved son of Geraldine Rogers and the late Bert LaBotz. Dear brother of Laura Geraghty, Richard (Teresa) LaBotz, and the late Barbara Lynn LaBotz and the late Russell LaBotz. Cherished uncle of Megan Nicole Geraghty. Dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a...

July 1, 2023

Alexander Dolan Roth, age 30, adored son of Colleen F. Dolan and Arthur K. Roth II. Loving brother of Arthur J. Roth II and Kelly Shannon Roth. Soul brother of Michael Athy. Cherished grandson of Donald G. "Pop" Dolan and the late Margaret Dolan, Arthur J. Roth and Gloria Roth. Treasured Godson of Catherine Dolan-Cook and Michael Roth. Dear nephew...

July 1, 2023

Pearl Cooper, nee Wondaal, age 88, beloved wife for 57 years to the late Paul Cooper (2014). Loving mother of Vicki (Wayne) Grochowski, Janice (Herb Hagermoser) Cooper and Donald (Audrey Briody) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Bob Bibeau) Briody, Bradford (Jen) Cooper, Carrie (Luigi Lottino) Grochowski, Sarah (fiancé Andrew Osterman) Cooper, Christopher (Zoey Cao) Hickstein, Austin (Janessa) Cooper, Scott Hickstein,...

June 30, 2023

Vincent R. "Vince" Innocenti, age 90, U.S. Army Reserves Veteran. Beloved husband for 40 years to the late Loretta Innocenti, nee Krueger (2018). Loving father of Diane (Joe) Piazza, Dale (Karen) Innocenti, the late Donna (Tim) Hark, Cynthia Savarise, Karen Siorek, Marc (Jane) Savarise, and Madina Savarise. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Erik, Nicole (Mark), Michael (Rachel), Andrea, Brian and John....

June 29, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce Sharon Lynn Voss, 51, of Hometown, IL passed away suddenly on June 29th, 2023. Sharon Voss was born on September 10th, 1971 to Thomas Doyle and (late) Patricia Doyle (O’Connor) in Chicago, IL.

Sharon was a kind, loving, warm, brilliant individual who always put the needs of her family before her...

June 29, 2023

Irma Tyler Smith, age 99, beloved wife of the late Robert Smith (1959). Loving mother of Tyler (Barbara) Smith and the late Mark (Laura) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Justin (Teresa) Smith, Amber (fiancé Ryan Roznowski) Smith; Heidi (Tim) Lavorato, Tracy (Eric) Deakins and Jeremy Smith. Dear sister of the late Caryl Lee Johnson (George). Dearest aunt of Heather (Jonah) Lucas...

June 28, 2023

Shirleen Molenhouse, nee Newton, age 84, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Alfred J. Molenhouse (2020). Loving mother of Alfred (Lynn), Roger (Stacey) and Gary (Christine). Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Renee), Michelle (Liz), Roger Jr., Kelly (Mike) Lostroscio, Alex and Nicholas. Dearest great-grandmother of Stella, Grace, Maeve and Mia. Devoted daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Jane...

June 26, 2023

William John "Bill" Beukema, Sr. age 83, of the Beverly neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved husband of almost 64 years to Tess (Dykstra) Beukema. Loving father of Chad (Sharon), William Jr. (Karyn), Susan (John) Grady, Robert (Toni) and Christopher (Deborah). Cherished grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 11. Dearest brother of Marlene (Joe) Brannon and the late Joanne (Herman) DeVries....

June 25, 2023

Frank Jerome Konecki, 89, formerly of Richton Park, IL in his younger years and of Libertyville, IL in his most senior years, bid his final farewell on June 25, 2023 leaving us with a lifetime of memories. Born on April 14, 1934, in the Windy City of Chicago, IL, Frank was a lifelong fan of his two favorite sports teams...

June 24, 2023

Lynn Gray nee. Grgec. age 55, late of Frankfort, formerly of Wooddale, passed away June 24, 2023.

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Worked in restaurant business for most of her adult life. Girls Scout Troop leader in Frankfort Square.

Selfie Queen. Loved taking pictures of her completed recipes, sunsets, rainbows, and waterfalls. World's best smile. Decorated...

June 24, 2023

Marilyn F. Werner, nee Fox, age 94, beloved wife of the late Harold "Hal" Werner. Loving mother of Jay (Tony Braswell) Werner, Bonnie (Dave) Mikulich, and Dale (Becky) Werner. Cherished grandmother of Chris Mikulich, Devin Werner and David Werner. Dedicated librarian supervisor for School District 152 in Harvey, IL for many years. Visitation Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:30 a.m....

June 23, 2023

Gertrude "Trudi" Lautenbach, nee DeGroot, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023. Beloved wife for 61 years to Kenneth Lautenbach. Loving mother of Kristine Lautenbach, Kenneth II (Andrea) Lautenbach, Laurence (Tammy) Lautenbach and David (Lisa) Lautenbach. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth III, Brenden, Alexandra (Adam) Smith; Meghan (Jacob) Virgo, Colin (fianceé Lauren Sanford); Jonathan...

June 22, 2023

Eileen JoAnne Steagerman, (nee Rotroff), passed away on June 22, 2023, at the age of 81 in Orland Park, Illinois.  Eileen was born on April 4, 1942, in Oak Lawn, Illinois to Jack and Eileen Rotroff.  She was a hard-working, driven career woman and mother of eight children.  Eileen took great pride in her kids, along with her nieces...

June 20, 2023

Leon Ordonez, Jr., age 68, loving father of Jose Ordonez, Joy Lynn Swann-Ordonez and the late Leon Ordonez III. Cherished grandfather of Adalee. Beloved son of the late Leon and Jesusa (nee Vera) Ordonez. Dear brother of Virginia Najar, David Ordonez, Jose Ordonez and the late Rosa, Josephine, Mariaselda, Herminia and Ramiro. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

June 14, 2023

Daniel E. Wolak, age 79, of Orland Park, IL passed away at home Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 22, 1943 to Edward and Wanda (Kojak) Wolak. Dan is survived by his loving wife Jean (Mergist) of 52 years, his three children; Michael and Brian of New Lenox, IL and Michelle of Frankfort, IL;...

June 13, 2023

Beverly Joan Godfrey (nee’ Zwirn) 81, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on March 15, 1942, in Chicago, IL. She grew up in the “Back of the Yards” neighborhood of Chicago and attended Five Holy Martyrs Catholic Grade School and St. Joseph’s High School, graduating in...