Obituaries

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. ...

May 13, 2023

Christine S. Stone (nee Weiland), 73, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2023. Christine was the cherished wife of Allan T. Stone Jr., devoted mother of Allan E. Stone (Jennifer) and Kimberly Stone, loving sister of Timothy E. Weiland Sr. (Susan) and the late William A. Weiland. She was the dearest grandmother to...

May 13, 2023

Rosalie Spender, age 84, cherished daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (nee Bultema) Spender. Loving niece and cousin of many. Dearest friend of Sharon and Carl Kunz and family. She was a hard working and dedicated registered nurse for many years. Rosalie was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Many thanks to the staff of Plymouth Place for their...

May 12, 2023

Yanko

Patricia Ann Yanko (nee Tybor), age 86, passed away May 12, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Steve

Loving mother of Mark and David

Loving grandmother of Jessica and Jake

Dear sister of the late Daniel, Rose (late Rich) Lirot and Barbara (late Charles) Lubin

Aunt...

May 11, 2023

Raymond N. Silerzio, 76, late of Tinley Park, after an illness.  Beloved son of his late parents, Domenick and Elizabeth.  Loving brother of; the late Mary (the late John) Dispensa and Michael Sr. (the late Barbara).  Fond uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews.Raymond was a gentle soul who loved the Chicago Bears, his peanut...

May 9, 2023

Frances Earley, 74, at Northwestern Palos Hospital after an illness.  Beloved daughter of her late parents Kenneth and Margaret (nee Doyle) Dunbar.  Cherished former wife and friend of John Sr.  Devoted mother of; Maggie (Marc) Witwer, John Jr. (Regina), Tim (Jenna) and Ann Conaghan.  Loving sister of; Mary Faye (the late Jim) Bayer, the late Kenneth, the late George...

May 7, 2023

Walter "Butch" Hardy Jr., age 66, US Navy Vietnam War Veteran, beloved husband of Pamela, nee Stetins. Loving father of Colleen (Abby) Hardy, JoAnne Hardy, Philip (Jessica) Hardy, and step-father of Jeffry (Mary) Loper and Tara Loper. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Samantha, Jacob, Joseph, Kaylee, and Keara. Devoted son of Walter Sr. (Barbara) and the late Barbara (nee McGrath). Dearest...