Obituaries

June 8, 2023

Robert C. "Bob" Geis, age 84, beloved husband of Linda Quinn-Geis (nee Young). Devoted son of the late Clement and Hazel Geis. Dear brother-in-law of Russell (Sue) Young and the late Larry (Arlene) Stefanski. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Valparaiso University. Retired from Wallace Press after 37 years of service. Visitation Friday, June...

June 7, 2023

Henry Kamp, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved husband for 68 years to Grace, nee Voss. Loving father of Ruth (Richard) Baas, Lambert (Lori) Kamp, Robert (Judy) Kamp, Judy (Ted) VanderWall, Brenda (Dennis) Harms, Mary (Robert) Vos and the late Henry Kamp, Jr. Cherished grandfather of 23. Dearest great-grandfather of 21. Dear...

June 6, 2023

Daniel Harfmann, age 90, of Mokena, IL, passed away on June 6, 2023, with friends and family at his side. Beloved father of Katharina and Daniel, grandchildren Jacob, Ann, the late Nathan, and Sean. Adored great-grandfather of four. Dear brother, cherished uncle, treasured friend, and great neighbor to so many.

Originally from Austria, Daniel was a fun-loving,...

June 4, 2023

Thomas E. Bettenhausen, age 75, Ret. Oak Forest Fireman, passed away on June 4, 2023 at his home in Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Cynthia L. Bettenhausen, nee Brewer and the late Sally L. Bettenhausen, nee Neal (2003). Loving father of Thomas (late Debbie) Bettenhausen, Tammy (Robert) Frankenbach and Anthony (Gayle) Bettenhausen. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Dawson, Natalie and...

June 2, 2023

Concordio Flores, RN, 85, late of Oak Forest, formerly of South Chicago.  Beloved son of his late parents, Tomas and Leoncia (nee Zarate).  Cherished husband of Aida (nee Guiang).  Devoted father of Andrew (Gina).  Loving brother of; the late Maxima (the late Pablo) Lagatao, the late Justino (the late Rosenda), Marciana (Gregorio) Corrales, Saturnina (the late Daniel) Estrella and...

June 2, 2023

Lynda Kay Packard (nee Bronkhorst) of Vero Beach, Florida passed away June 2nd, 2023. Lynda was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 14th, 1952 to Henry and LaVerne Bronkhorst. She was a resident of Vero Beach, Florida for 7 years, having previously resided in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She graduated from Evergreen Park High School in 1970. She was married to...

May 31, 2023

Colleen Troy Benté 3/12/1955 – 5/31/2023 Colleen (Troy) Benté, 68, of Oak Forest, IL entered fully into the great kindness of God on Thursday, May 31, 2023. Those who were loved, changed, and inspired by her include her husband of 47 years James Benté, daughter Holley (Casey) Tygrett, granddaughter Bailey Tygrett, sister Cindy (Danny) Pulcini, nephews Brad (Erin) Pulcini, Bobby...

May 30, 2023

Ray Hardison, age 85, beloved husband for 64 years to Minnie Lee, nee Arnold. Loving father of the late Michael Ray Hardison (2020). Cherished grandfather of Sharon, Danny and Sarah. Dear brother of Mildred Padgett and the late Kenny Hardison. Dearest uncle of Wanda (George) Conroy and many other nieces and nephews. Retired supervisor for General Electric with over 43...

May 29, 2023

Gary Alan Eggener, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was a fun loving gentle man. Gary loved competition and enjoyed playing horseshoes, tennis, pickleball, pool, baseball and bean bags. He would quote Lombardi saying “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”

Gary owned his own mechanical contracting...

May 26, 2023

Lance Willard Ostby

Lance Ostby January 21, 1949 – May 26, 2023

Memorial Visitation Wednesday June 14th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Illinois 60477 (1 Block East of Harlem Avenue on 171st Street). 7:00 PM Chapel Service with Pastor Don Borling Presiding. Lance will be...

May 26, 2023

Elsie E. Lusinski, 93, late of Tinley Park, after an illness.  Beloved daughter of her late parents, John and Elizabeth (nee Ferstl).  Cherished wife of the late Charles.  Devoted mother of; the late Chris (the late Robert) Shollenberger and Sandy (Rich) Schwantes.  Preceded in death by her siblings; John and Albert.  Dearest grandmother of Hollis (Tony) Ory, Elizabeth (Michael)...

May 24, 2023

Emmanuel "Nick" Flambouras, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 53 years to Beverly, nee Splayt. Loving father of Marnie Harris, Nicki (Jim) Enright and Mark Flambouras. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Harris, Morgan Harris, Taylor Fugett, Hailey Fugett and Abby Enright. Dearest brother of Dennis (Jan) Flambouras. Dear brother-in-law of Tom (Judy) Splayt. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

May 22, 2023

Frederick F. Siwiec, age 77, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Devoted son of the late Frank and Josephine (nee Nakielna) Siwiec. Loving brother of the late James Siwiec. Beloved companion of Mary Coppolillo. Dear cousin of Ted (Eileen) Patka as well as many others. Visitation at St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL on Saturday,...

May 19, 2023

Jose Luis Camarena, age 64, beloved companion and best friend of Carmen Torres. Loving father of Michael, Matthew and the late Jose Camarena. Dear step-father of Jessica (Pepe) Silva, Krystle (Mike) Salamone, Stephan Torres, and William Sorge. Proud grandfather of Michael Xavier Camarena, Emily McCailyn Camarena, Marissa Munoz, Nathan Torres, Nicholas Gonzalez, Avianna Lopez and Gianna Salamone. Devoted son of...

May 17, 2023

Clara Togtman, age 105, beloved daughter of the late John and Sieke Togtman. Loving fiancé of the late Gerritt Van Der Schoot (1944). Preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Martha DeGroot, Marguerite Togtman, Edna Huisenga, Nettie Ebbens, Grace Boersma, Raymond Togtman Sr., and Hoddy Togtman Sr. Dearest aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at...

May 17, 2023

Bernard P. "Bernie" Augutis, age 79, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on May 17, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Regina A. "Reggie" Augutis, nee Sienko (2014). Dear brother of the late Jerome V. Augutis (2021). Fond brother-in-law of Walter (Carol) Sienko, Matthew (Christine) Sienko, the late Art (late Janet) Sienko and the late Stan (late Francine) Sienko. Dearest...

May 16, 2023

Sandra Rae "Sandie" VanderWall (nee Boonstra), age 83, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on May 16, 2023 following a very brief illness. She is joining her husband, Roy (2018), but leaves her loving family behind including her daughter, Brenda (Tim) Pederson; son, Roy VanderWall, Jr.; son, Ted (Judy) VanderWall; daughter, Wendy (Brad) Staab; sister, Nancy Boonstra; brother Ron (Carolyn) Boonstra;...

May 15, 2023

Kirestan M. Perczynski, (nee Dunkovich) of Burbank, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on May 15th, 2023, at the age of 48.  She was the cherished only daughter of Joanne (departed) and Kenneth Dunkovich.  Beloved wife of Daniel Perczynski; loving mother of daughter Corrine Anne, Danielle and Dymond; treasured older sister of Michael; sister-in-law to Mary Beth Perczynski; dear niece, cousin...

May 15, 2023

Gene Jacob Beck was born in Michigan in 1943. He was the son of Lemuel and Edith Beck and brother to Nancy Sellors. Gene and his ex-wife Clare had two children, Sarah Beck and Timothy Beck. Gene worked in healthcare and enjoyed a long career as a Radiology Technician. He was an avid world travel and experienced many different countries...

May 13, 2023

Damon L. Payton, 43, suddenly, in Johnson County, Kansas.  Dear son of Roger Moore and Larriey Payton.  Beloved husband of Michelle (nee Morales).  Devoted father of; Damon Jr. "D.J." and Melia.  Loving brother of; Mariah, Justin and Jacob.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Damon was a charismatic, funny prankster with a heart of gold and loved everyone. ...