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Diane Lee Groenewold
June 22, 2025
Diane Lee Groenewold, nee Roelfsema, age 80, beloved wife for 60 years to Frank Groenewold, Jr. Loving mother of Frank J. Groenewold and Sue Anne (David) Brouwer. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Madeline and Adam. Dearest great-grandmother of Nellie and Nora. Dear sister of the late Sandy Edwards.
Diane was a kind, caring, and generous person. She loved children and was a...
Patricia A. (Reaume) Lynch
June 20, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Anne Lynch (nee Reaume), aged 83, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. Beloved daughter of William S. and Jeanette A. (Gottmann). Cherished wife of the late Joseph N. Lynch. Devoted Mother of Maureen (David) Thamm, Richard (Vickie), and Thomas (Sandi). Loving Sister of Reverend Michael Reaume, S.M. and the late Mary E. (John) Riley. Dearest Grandmother...
"Rob" Robin Paul Tromotola
June 20, 2025
Mr. Robin P. Tromotola, 78, late of Frankfort, passed away June 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of his late parents, Frank and Marjorie (nee Nelson). Cherished husband of Christine (nee Lisizkiewicz). Devoted father of; Tammy (Kevin) Dabbs, Gina Herbert and Timothy Tromotola. Dearest grandfather of; Patrick (Kristin) Evans, Justin (Rachel) Herbert, Joseph Herbert, Christopher Evans,...
George R. Schaaf, Sr.
June 20, 2025
George R. Schaaf, Sr., age 91, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 46 years to the late June B. Schaaf, nee Wondaal (2004). Loving father of George (Kris) Schaaf, Jr., Donna (Rich) Deckinga, Barbara (Trish) Schaaf, Linda (Kevin Carlson and the late Dave) Stuursma and Bob (Carla) Schaaf. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Austin, Shea, Rachel, Tiffany (Bryan), Brian (Caitlin), David...
Nick Peter Marino
June 19, 2025
Nick P. Marino, 96, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago (South Chicago). Retired C.F.D. and US Army Veteran Korean Conflict. Beloved son of his late parents, Samuel and Benedicta (nee Bogdan). Loving husband of 67 years of Barbara (nee Barbich). Devoted father of; Paul, Beth, James, and Steven. Loving brother of his 7 late siblings. Dearest grandfather of...
Marilyn A. Jensen
June 17, 2025
Marilyn A. Jensen, nee Fitzsimmons, age 88, of Oak Forest, IL, beloved wife for 42 years to Kenneth Jensen. Loving mother of Linda (Dan) Lehman, Kathy (Ed) Janik and the late Susan Donnelly. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Kenney) Kozik, Bethanne (late Phil) Acquaviva, Jacob (Maggie) Janik, Brian Scheidt, Katherine Scheidt, Colin Lehman, Sean Lehman and Amanda Lehman. Dearest great-grandmother of...
Karen Marie Meier
June 17, 2025
Karen Marie Meier, age 56, beloved companion of James F. Hughes for 19 years. Loving daughter of Richard and Joan (nee Uthe) Meier. Dear sister of John (Melissa) Meier and Kathy Schwiesow. Cherished aunt of Joshua (Erin) Schwiesow, Trevor (Halie) Schwiesow, Tyler Meier and Ava Meier. Dearest great-aunt of Jaxson Schwiesow and Cameron Schwiesow. Loving canine mom to Sunny and...
Lynda Jackson
June 15, 2025
Gatling and Sons Funeral Services are responsible for the Funeral arrangements of Ms. Lynda Jackson.
William C. Stack
June 15, 2025
William C. "Bill" Stack, age 78, US Air Force Vietnam Era Veteran, beloved husband of the late Cindy, nee Nowaczyk. Loving father of Scott Stack. Dearest brother of Kari (Clint) Nagle, Richard Covelli, Vicki Covelli, the late Wayne Covelli, and the late Wally Covelli. Dear brother-in-law of Mary (late Robert) Stanek. Loving uncle, friend and neighbor to many.
Bill was a...
Jeanette Lois "Tootie" Visser
June 14, 2025
Jeanette Lois (Speelman) Visser, age 95, beloved wife of nearly 77 years of (the late) Eli, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2025.
Formerly a longtime resident of Orland Park, IL.
Loving mother of Jeanne (Bear) Dickson, John (Linda) Visser, Tom (Lor) Visser, Sharie (the late Kurt) Mahlfeldt, Judy (Jim) Ardon, Joan (Harold) Aardsma, Cindy (Bernie) Laporte,...
Robert "Bob" Conrad Milham, Sr.
June 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" Conrad Milham, Sr., age 76, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Joanne, nee Stubisch (2021). Loving father of Robert "Rob" Jr. (Karen) Milham and Wendy Milham. Dear step-father of Timothy (Nicole) Sinks, Tamara (Jonathan Redding) Sinks, Thomas (Griselda) Sinks, Jose Macias and the late George (Shawna Etheridge) Sinks,...
Patricia LaBelle
June 10, 2025
Patricia M. "Pat" LaBelle, nee Lamont, age 84, wife of the late Marne LaBelle, Jr (1994). Loving mother of Brett (Kathy) LaBelle, Keith LaBelle and Marnie (Daniel) Para. Cherished grandmother of Samantha (Joseph) Strohmier, Brandon LaBelle, Allyson (fiancé John Draughon) LaBelle, Malorie (fiancé Jacob Scara) Para, Blake LaBelle, Haylie Para, Mark Para and one great-grandchild on the way. Devoted daughter...
Mark Erwin Dillingham
June 8, 2025
Mark Dillingham, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his longtime home at Bethshan (https://bethshan.org/) in Palos Heights, IL. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Robert and Judith (Bloedel) Dillingham, Mark was the proud older brother of Scott (Jill) and a devoted uncle to his beloved nieces, Halsey and Lane.
Raised in Elmhurst, IL, Mark cherished summers spent...
Anthony Puchalski
June 7, 2025
Anthony M. "Tony" Puchalski, Jr., age 78, beloved husband for 50 years to Tania M. Puchalski. Loving brother of Joanne (Leslie) Hirsch and the late Robert (late Gail) Puchalski. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many. Tony was a passionate car enthusiast who loved attending and competing at Showcase Classics car shows. He took immense pride in his home, especially his...
Kenneth Grimberg
June 4, 2025
Kenneth R. Grimberg, age 77, beloved husband for 34 years to the late Barbara L. Grimberg, nee Kuiper (2018). Loving father of Kevin (Tiffany) Grimberg and Laura (Jeremy) Ooms. Cherished grandfather of Owen and Jaime Ooms ; Alice and Grace Grimberg. Dear brother of the late Howard (Barbara) Grimberg and the late John (Janna) Grimberg. Dearest uncle and great-uncle of...
Irene Sanchez
June 4, 2025
Irene C. Sanchez, age 54, loving mother of Lena Sanchez, Stephen Sanchez, Nikolas Trivigno, Alekzander Trivigno and the late Joseph Trivigno. Cherished grandmother of Destini, Judy, JT, Ava, AJ, Leya, Emma, Oliver and Antonio. Devoted daughter of the late Tolentino and Magdalena Sanchez. Dear sister of Maria (Dennis Stellern) Sanchez, Erika (Freddie Taboada) Sanchez and the late Sylvia Sanchez. Fond...
Donald Stille
June 1, 2025
Donald A. Stille, age 89, beloved husband of the late Karen P. Stille, nee Ransford (1999). Loving father of Pamela (David) Cornyn and Scott (Debra) Stille. Cherished grandfather of Julie (Dustin) Sersland, Laura (Scott) Perry, Steven (Ashley) Stille and Christopher (Samone) Stille. Dearest great-grandfather of Jada, Carter, Hunter, Shayne, Robert, Austin, Lyla and Shelby. Fond brother of the late Lou...
William R. Baldyga
May 31, 2025
William (Bill, Billy, Billy Boy) Richard Baldyga passed away on May 31st, 2025 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine of whom he was married to for 43 years, his sister, Beverly (late Bob) Kawarski and his parents, Al and Helen Baldyga and his best canine friend , Buddy. He was...
Jacob Venhuizen
May 31, 2025
Jacob A. "Jack" Venhuizen, age 97, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 75 1/2 years to Jeanette "Jean" Venhuizen, nee Janke. Loving father of Linda (late Phillip) Campbell, Bonnie (Kenneth) Brink, Wendy (Randy) Harkema, Sue (Bob) Eames, and Alan Venhuizen. Cherished grandfather of Jon Koniarski and Andrea Koniarski; Kevin (Linda) Brink and Danielle Brink; Rick (Michelle) Harkema, Heidi (Peter)...
Nicolas Michael Metke
May 30, 2025
Nicolas Michael Metke, 22, U.S. Navy. Beloved son of Terrence Metke (Father) and Nancy Metke (Mother). Loving brother of Natalie. Loving grandson of Betty Matkovich. Fond nephew of; Jean Matkovich (John Ramonez), Michael Matkovich, Kenneth (Kathleen) Metke, Kathleen (Thomas) Hughes. Fond cousin of Samantha, P.J., and Sean Metke, Meghan and Erin Hughes and the late Lauren Hughes. Survived by...
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