Obituaries

February 17, 2023

Dean K. Kloese, age 58, beloved husband for 33 years to Carolynn Kloese, nee Vander Zouwen. Loving father of Nicole (Mitchell) Winterburn, Jerry Kloese, and Casey Kloese. Cherished Papa of Ada and Walker Winterburn and Dean C. Kloese. Dear brother of Peggy (William) Sluis, and David Kloese. Fond brother-in-law of Mina (Ted) Serhienko, Rika (Gerald) Snip, Trudy (Rev. Dr. Michael)...

February 16, 2023

Carl M. Servin, 87, at home after an illness.  Veteran US Army.  Beloved son of his late parents, Carl Sr. and Hazel (nee Mauer).  Cherished Husband of Kathleen (nee O'shea).  Devoted father of; Carl and Nancy.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Carl loved fishing, golfing and biking.  His goal later in life was to ride his bike...

February 14, 2023

Mr. Donald D. Sobczak, 95, Veteran US Navy, at Ingalls Hospital after a short illness.  Beloved son of his late parents Joseph and Irene (nee Solie).  Cherished husband for 73 years to Aurania (nee Ousset).  Devoted father of; Kenneth (Terri), Richard (Lil) and Donalyn (the late Dave) Jurkiewicz.  Dearest grandfather of; Tim (Jody), Mike, AmyJurkiewicz and Taylor.  Dearest great-grandfather...

February 13, 2023

Patricia Elizabeth Mathews Nelson, 1947-2023

Patricia Elizabeth Mathews Nelson, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 13, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1947 to Robert Hugh Mathews and Joan Blaschke Mathews in Gary, Indiana, the fourth of ten children. She attended St. Luke’s Elementary School in Gary IN and Andrean High School in...

February 12, 2023

Mr. Dennis A. Calhoun, 68, late of Tinley Park, at Palos Hospital, after an illness.  Cherished husband of Karen (nee Malaichuk).  Devoted father of; Melissa (Alan) Bartos, Katelyn (Alan) Zamazal and Matthew Calhoun.  Loving brother of the late Donald (Susan).  Fond uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Dennis was a devoted family man who loved sports, and was a...

February 11, 2023

John L. Skrbec

John L. Skrbec September 29, 1941 – February 11, 2023

Visitation for Mr. Skrbec will be Saturday, February 18th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Maher Funeral Home at 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477. ( 1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street) Celebration of Life Service will...

February 11, 2023

Marion W. Sperling, nee Huisman, age 94, beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Sperling (1996). Loving mother of Thomas M. (Linda) Sperling, Bruce (Jacqueline) Sperling, Pam (Bob) Smits, and Kim (Glenn) Peterson. Cherished grandmother of Tom (Debbie) and Tim (Tammy) Sperling; Calvin (Christy) Sperling, Camie Sperling Cirrincione, late Bruce (Jill) Sperling, late Mark Sperling; Bob (Denys) Smits; Michael Newell,...

February 10, 2023

Jean J. Ranos (Nee Wojciechowski) 93, passed at home after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side. Wife of the late Arthur “Bud” Dietmeyer, and the late John Ranos. Beloved mother of Nancy (Nick) Manzie, Sandy (Jay) VanEcho, Brian (Leina) Dietmeyer and the late Daniel Dietmeyer. Fond Grandmother of Brent, Elise, Cassidi, Brianna, Dylan, Lauren, Renee,...

February 9, 2023

Faye L. Schau, nee Ottmann, age 86, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Schau. Loving mother of Laurie (late Richard) Heemstra and the late Randy (Sheila) Schau. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline (Jacob) Ipema, Kelsey (Eric) Chen, Lindsey (David) Brushaber, Michelle (Kyle) Mann; Molly and William Schau. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryker, Gideon, Hudson, and Marleigh. Dear sister of Kae (Randy)...

February 9, 2023

Richard Lee Schuler, better known as Rich, passed away on February 9, 2023 at the age of 68 while visiting family in Florida. Rich had overcome a myriad of medical issues over the last 20 years of his life, culminating in a heart attack in September of 2022. He remained determined through it all, but the complications that followed were...

February 9, 2023

James E. "Jim" Dennis, age, 77, beloved husband for 47 years to Kathleen A. "Kathy" Dennis, nee Gallois. Loving father of Michael (Cheryl) Dennis, Tammy (Sloan) Zupan, Tom Dennis, Jennifer (Tony Regovic) Dennis, Jeanna (Shawn) Holbrook and the late Sandra Nielsen. Cherished grandfather of Frankie and Nick Nielsen and the late Amanda; Ashlee Dennis; Logan and Jessica Zupan; Tommy Dennis;...

February 3, 2023

Henry "Hank" Heersema, age 94, beloved husband to Jean, nee Beukema, and the late Angeline, nee Zwart. Loving father of Sandra (Jim) Agema, Karen Heersema and step-father of Bonnie (Steve) Hoffman, Ida (Mike) Walsh, Nelayne (late Parry) Griffiths and the late John Cooper. Cherished grandfather of Vicki (Scott) Hanson, Troy (Jen) Agema, Brett Agema, the late Bryan Agema, Carrie McNamara,...

February 1, 2023

Grace L. Krakowski, nee Palm, age 93, beloved wife of the late Ben T. Krakowski (1974). Loving mother of Larry (Debbie) Krakowski. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Jeffrey) Meyer, Adam (Chelsea) Krakowski, Amber Krakowski and the late Krystle Krakowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Julia, Vincent and Sarah Meyer. Fond sister of the late May Matuck and the late Ted Palm. Dear aunt...

January 31, 2023

Rosemary M. Langsjoen, nee Schwartau, age 93, of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Champaign, IL. Loving mother of Marcia Langsjoen, Sonja (Gary Hatfield) Langsjoen, Brenda (John) Ruf, Rolf (Florence) Langsjoen, Britta Langsjoen and the late Wilma "Widgie", Sandra "Sandy" and Lisa Langsjoen. Cherished grandmother of Adam Nicholson, Graham Nicholson, Elizabeth Ruf, John Carsten Ruf, Athena Hatfield, Viva Hatfield and Elliot...

January 27, 2023

Andrew G. Klemenko, Jr., age 81, beloved husband for 57 years to the late Florence Mae Klemenko, nee Hodges (2020). Loving father of Candace (Andrew) Busse, Dawn (Richard) Konieczny, Andrew III (Tara) Klemenko and Nicole (Todd) Diedrich. Cherished grandfather of Richard II, Lillian, Trent, Timothy, Rebecca, Gage, Sadie, Travis and Evelyn. Dearest brother of Marianne (late Robert) Cox. Dear brother-in-law...

January 26, 2023

Michael J. Green, age 57, of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023. Beloved husband for 27 years to Donna Green, nee Birmingham. Loving and proud father of Joseph and Grace Green. Dearest brother of Steven (Sandra) Green. Devoted son of the late Robert and Joyce Green. Dear son-in-law of Jeanette and the late Joseph Birmingham. Much...

January 25, 2023

Stephen T. "Steve" Vrtis, age 77, U.S. Marine Corps CPL E4 Vietnam Veteran and Retired Chicago Police Officer. Beloved husband of Guiyang "Jenny" nee Huang. Loving father of Thomas (Nicole) Vrtis and Michelle (Kenneth) Prosser and step-father of Junhua (Yirong Ou) Diao. Cherished grandfather of Abigail, Emily and Oscar. Dear brother of Joseph Vrtis, Tim Vrtis, Barbara Allerton, Jeff Vrtis,...

January 24, 2023

Basil H. Giaretta, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Janet, nee Ziegler. Loving father of Debbie (Dennis) Kostolansky, Scott (Julie) Giaretta, Jean (Joe) Monocchio, Dave (late Julia) Giaretta and Vicky (Chuck) Harris. Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Kari), Sean (Maggie) and Kristin Kostolansky; Brian (Amy) Giaretta and Nicole (Brad) Kovach; Anthony and Dominick Monocchio; Charlie, Danny and Kayla Harris....

January 22, 2023

LaVerne R. Yff, nee Bruinius, age 79, beloved wife for 57 years to John P. Yff. Loving mother of Michelle Orloff, David (Shari) Yff, Kenneth Yff, and Valerie (Isaac) Watkins. Cherished grandmother of Jesse (Amanda) Orloff, Kristin Orloff; David II and Bradley Yff; Atticus, Orion, and Gavia Watkins. Dearest great-grandmother of Naomi, Titus, and Noelle. Dear sister of Judy (late...

January 21, 2023

Leroy G. "Lee" "Pops" Ekstrom, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2023. Beloved husband for 55 years to Ellen E., nee Delfer. Loving father of Andrea Bergeron and Jennifer (Todd) Hoffman. Cherished grandfather of Shelby and Brooke Bergeron; Jordan Esparza, Trent and Ellie Hoffman. Dearest brother of the late Daryl Ekstrom and the...