Obituaries

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...

Reneé Shlensky

September 14, 2023

Reneé L. Shlensky, nee Rothstein, age 90, beloved longtime companion of Harry Prychitko. Loving mother of David (Annie) Shlensky, Howard (Darla) Shlensky and Barbara Riley. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Courtney (Zach), Justin (Laura), Kelsey (Greg), Jordan, Jared, Samantha and Colin. Dearest great-grandmother of Birdie Rae and Lydia Joy. Dear sister of the late Gerald (Esther) Rothstein and the late Sidney...

Robert Slotwinski

September 14, 2023

Robert D. "Bob" Slotwinski, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda, nee Rabus. Loving father of Linda (late Jerry) Wells, Ted (Nelly) Slotwinski, Michelle (Daniel) Fremgen and Michael (Brandee) Slotwinski. Cherished grandfather of Robert Neal, Ryan (Shannon), Elizabeth, Riley, Natalie and Ashley. Dear brother of David (late Linda) Slotwinski. Bob was an avid golfer and bowler. Visitation Sunday,...

Ida Boss

September 11, 2023

Ida V. Boss, nee Deckinga, age 95, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Raymond A. Boss, Sr. (2016). Loving mother of Raymond Jr. (Beth) Boss, Dave (Kathy) Boss, Lynne (the late John) Huiner and the late Sharon (Bob) Bulthuis. Cherished grandmother of Laura (Tim) Krooswyk, Lisa (Rob) Kenney, Jeff (Lisa) Bulthuis; Beth (Dusty) Behringer, Sarah Boss, Kimberly Boss;...

Elizabeth Heierling

September 10, 2023

Elizabeth “Beth” Heierling, 74, of Chicago, IL passed peacefully on September 10, 2023 in Joliet, IL. She was probably one of the most alive people anyone could ever know. She possessed an exuberant spirit, a wry sense of humor, a steadfast determination, and a passion for lifelong learning. She was an animated storyteller who loved to share her interests with...

Lee Riegler

September 9, 2023

Lee E. Riegler, age 78, beloved husband for 58 years to Ruth A. Riegler, nee Chenoweth. Loving father of Brian (Donna) Riegler and Jennifer (Daniel) McNulty. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Kiersten, Mackenzie, Grace, Liam, Gavin, Greta, and Gus. Dearest great grandfather of Mia and Remy. Devoted son of the late Ethel (late Ervin) Grabowski and Eugene Riegler. Dear brother of...

Carole Binder

September 5, 2023

Carole Jean "Grandy" Binder, nee Rodda, long-time beloved companion of Bruce Cooper. Loving single mother of Sherry (Chris) Wright, Cary Stonehouse and Jennifer (Tim) Budrick. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Lauren) Noel, Aaron (Theresa) Noel, Tony (Alexis) Stonehouse, late John Michael Stonehouse, Collin (Mina) Budrick, Anastasia (fiancé Ethan) Budrick, Evalyn Budrick and Sophia Budrick. Dearest great-grandmother of Faith, Gabriella, Evangelyn, Hialeah,...

Francis M. O'Connor

September 4, 2023

Francis M. O'Connor, Vietnam Air Force Veteran. Age 73, of Evergreen Park, IL formerly of Roseland. Beloved father of Joseph and Kelli O'Connor. Grandpa O to Charles Joseph. Dear brother of Eileen (Francis) Rhomberg, Patricia Demoff and the late William O'Connor. Fond uncle of many. Service and Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, date pending. In lieu of flowers,...

Andrew Schutt

September 4, 2023

Andrew Schutt, age 94, beloved husband for 74 years to Marilyn "Mert", nee Ellerie. Loving father of Kenneth (Carol) Schutt, Gary (Joan) Schutt, Andy (Chris) Schutt, David (Laura) Schutt and the late Linda (late Raymond) Lewis and the late Judy Schutt. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 27. Preceded in death by his siblings Herman Schutt, Sue Smit, Nick...

Georgia Marie Burwell

September 2, 2023

Georgia Marie Burwell, age 51, of Crestwood, IL. Beloved daughter of William and Peggy Burwell. Loving sister of Matthew and Tomas Burwell. Fond Niece, cousin and friend of many.

Funeral mass Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11:00 am at Incarnation Church, 5757 West 127th Street Crestwood, Illinois 60418. Interment private. Please omit flowers.

Doreen Damm

September 1, 2023

Doreen E. Damm, nee Schonauer, age 75, loving mother of Eric (Amber) Damm and Stacie (Ahmed) Salah. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Mallory, Zayn and Jenna. Dear sister of the late Cheryl (Ron) Siroky. Dedicated teacher for over 30 years at Calumet City School District 149. Visitation Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, September 7, 2023 at...

Mary Joan Dobson

September 1, 2023

Mary Joan "Jo" Dobson, nee Farwell, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved and served on September 1, 2023. Beloved wife for 39 years to David A. Dobson, Sr. Loving mother of David (Rebecca) Dobson II and Jonathan (Allison) Dobson. Cherished grandmother of Claire, Anna, Ellie, and Benjamin. Devoted daughter of the late Cyril...

Marcelle Bea Payton

August 31, 2023

Marcelle Bea Payton, age 88. of Chicago, IL. Beloved mother of Dale Payton-Engle. Preceded in death by her parents: Edgar Payton and Chelcie Payton nee Tapscott

Funeral Services Private. Interment Peyton Cemetery, Liberty KY.

Joseph "Joe" Bartlett

August 30, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Bartlett

Joseph Charles Bartlett February 4, 1948 – August 30, 2023

Memorial Visitation for Joe will take place on Sunday September 3rd from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Illinois 60477. (171st Street 1 Block East of Harlem)

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Edward Franczyk

August 27, 2023

Edward D. Franczyk, age 52. Devoted father of Olivia and Cora Franczyk and their mother Beth Franczyk. Cherished son of Paul (Celeste Figliulo) and the late Judy Franczyk (nee Burrell). Loving brother of Cindy (Joe) Zazzetti and Michael (Wendi) Franczyk. Proud uncle of Paul and Leanne Zazzetti. Dear son- in-law of Marjory (nee Kuyper) and the late Charles “Chuck” Vander...