Obituaries

Pamela Goudzwaard

April 18, 2023

Pamela Rae Goudzwaard, nee Wieringa, age 59, beloved wife for 37 years to Steven J. Goudzwaard. Loving mother of Rachel (Joshua) DeBoer, Ryan (Julie) Goudzwaard, Jessica (Justin) Vander Ploeg, Rebekah (Frank) Dixon, Brianna Goudzwaard, Joel Goudzwaard, and Jacob Goudzwaard. Cherished grandmother of Silas; Caleb, Isaac, Annika, Luke, Ethan; Raelynn, Nathan, Mikayla; Rogan; and two on the way. Devoted daughter of...

Clara De Vries

April 15, 2023

Clara A. De Vries, nee Ebbens, age 88, beloved wife for 53 years to the late Richard "Dick" De Vries (2008). Loving mother of Richard A. "Dick" (Laura), Wayne (late Joan) and Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Megan) De Vries, Mark (fianceé Elisabeth) De Vries, Amy (Tim) Schutt, Lisa (Zak) Thomson, Andrew (Rachel) De Vries and Valerie (Sam) Smith. Dearest...

John C. Koleczek

April 14, 2023

Mr. John C. Koleczek, 93, at home after an illness.  Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Nagrete).  Dear brother of; the late Joseph, the late Gert, the late Edward, the late Lavergne, the late Roman (Ray), the late Peter (Sue), and the late George (Lydia), and Elsie Jean Pekos.  Fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.  John was...

Donna Yolich

April 13, 2023

Donna Marie Yolich, nee Miller, age 70, beloved wife of the late Ben Mustari and the late Anthony "Tony" Yolich. Dear sister of Lawrence Miller, Patricia (Jim) Vainikos, Cheryl (Robert) Roman and Kathleen (Frank) Roti. Cherished aunt of Anthony Miller, Lauren (Tony) Palumbo, Brittany (Kevin) Lewis, Kyle Van Hecke, Luigi (Kate) Cardella, Lorelei (Jason) Kozlowski, Frank (Sarah) Roti, Kathryn (Stephen)...

Dorothy Kuiper

April 13, 2023

Dorothy L. "Dorie" Kuiper, nee Schaaf, age 65, beloved wife and friend of the late Howard J. Kuiper. Loving mother of Tom (Aubrey) and Jerry (Tammy) Kuiper. Cherished Nana of Mason, Ella, Carly, and Duncan. Devoted daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy Schaaf. Dearest sister of Betty Jean Schaaf and the late David (Maggie) Schaaf. Fond aunt of many...

Raul Gonzalez

April 12, 2023

Raul Gonzalez, age 90, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 62 years to the late Therese A. Gonzalez, nee Garelli (2018). Loving father of Denise Gonzalez and the late Robert Gonzalez. Preceded in death by his brothers Robert Gonzalez and Lupe Gonzalez, and his sisters, Connie Gonzalez and Anna Garcia. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Richard William Diviero

April 10, 2023

Richard William Diviero

Richard Diviero October 15, 1941 – April 10, 2023

Services for Mr. Diviero will take place all in one day on Saturday April 29th at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue, Tinley Park Illinois 60477 (1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street). Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM with a Chapel service starting promptly at...

Patricia Thomson

April 8, 2023

Patricia S. Thomson, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Patricia (Pat) passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where she is now at peace and rest. Patricia Susanne Kirkland was born on March 17, 1933 in Chicago IL, to George N. and Susan M. (Gould)...

Charles Hofbauer

April 7, 2023

Charles H. "Chuck" Hofbauer, age 82, beloved husband for 58 years to Frances M. "Fran", nee Morris. Loving father of Laura Bellinghausen and Karl (Sarah) Hofbauer. Cherished grandfather of Joel and Winnie. Dear brother of Jean (late Robert) Ricker and the late Robert (late Barbara) Hofbauer and the late Babe Cody. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dedicated teacher...

Matthew Lisak

April 7, 2023

Matthew W. "Bill" Lisak, age 68, beloved husband for 38 years to Theresa S. (nee Dulemba). Loving father of Kimberly Lisak and Benjamin Lisak. Cherished grandfather of Norah. Devoted son of the late Matt and Helen (nee Kolecki) Lisak. Dearest brother of Helen "Cookie" (Chris) Wisinski, Rita (late Roman) Kulawiec, Ronald (Robin) Lisak, and Donnie (Stephanie) Lisak. Dear uncle of...

Sean O'Neill

April 4, 2023

Sean T. O'Neill, age 62, beloved husband for 33 years to Sharon, nee Slager. Loving father of Declan, Claire, the late Mackenzie and Kelsie. Son of the late Thomas and Alice O'Neill. Dear brother to twin Thomas, Kevin (Catherine), Mike "Casey" (Karen) O'Malley, the late George Skaritka, the late Marge Kelly, the late Philomenia Glenn, the late Doreen McCarthy, and...

Donald Van Vuren

April 4, 2023

Donald R. Van Vuren, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2023. Dad was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and looked forward to meeting his Savior. He adored his family and we him. He was our patriarch and we will miss him greatly. Don was the beloved husband of 66 years to the late Harriet...

Kenneth John Kuchenbecker

April 3, 2023

Kenneth John Kuchenbecker

(September 12, 1957 - April 3, 2023)

Kenneth Kuchenbecker, 65, of Tinley Park, died April 3, 2023, at South Suburban hospital from a long illness.

Kenneth J. Kuchenbecker Age 65. Tinley Park resident, formerly Orland Park, Illinois. Kenneth served our military in the Air Force as a Sergeant. He retired...

William Wyatt Sr.

March 31, 2023

William Wyatt Sr.

Memorial Service Saturday, April 1st, from 11:00-1:00pm.  Pastor Jamie Deuser officiating.  Interment private.

Corinne Hagen

March 31, 2023

Corinne M. Hagen, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2023. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Roy, loving son Michael and infant grandson James. Remembered by sons Thomas (Diane) and Timothy (Karen) and daughter-in-law Joan. Dear grandmother to Kathleen (Matthew), Elizabeth (Daniel), Brian, Julie, Eric, Amy, Kelly (Jordan) and...

Shirley Deboer

March 31, 2023

Shirley A. DeBoer, nee Pels, age 74, beloved wife for 50 years to Richard D. DeBoer. Loving mother of Rich (Sara) DeBoer, the late Robert DeBoer, Kristy DeBoer, Suzanne DeBoer, and Sharilynn DeBoer. Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Hendrik, and Jakob. Dearest sister of Nancy (late Herman) Schaafsma and Carol (Ken) Schutt. Dear sister-in-law of Jay (Barb) DeBoer. Fond aunt of...

Peter Boubourekas

March 29, 2023

Peter Boubourekas

Peter Boubourekas April 2, 1968 – March 29, 2023

Visitation for Pete will be held on Thursday April 6th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Illinois 60477. (1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street) Trisagion Service 5:00 PM. Friends and family are...

Joseph Signore

March 28, 2023

Joseph D. Signore, Sr., age 99, U.S. WWII Army Air Corps, European Theater Veteran. Beloved husband for 72 years to Rose, nee Schuessler. Loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Barbara) Signore and Dr. Robert (Karen) Signore. Cherished grandfather of Joseph III (Anna) Signore, George Signore and Elise Signore. Dearest great-grandfather of Daniel, Titus and Julia. Dear brother of the late Daniel...

Sandra Azzarello

March 27, 2023

Sandra Lee Azzarello, 72, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her husband Phil and family on March 27th. Sandy was born February 12th, 1951 to Betty Ruth and Erling William Nelson who preceded her in heaven. She is the oldest of their children that include Kurt William Nelson (Beverly) and Jacqueline...

Caroline M. Marks

March 26, 2023

Caroline Marks (née Ostrowski), 91, of Tinley Park went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 26, 2023. Caroline was the devoted sister of Betty (late Paul) O’barski and Fred Ostrowski. Cherished Aunt of Suzanne (Ronald) Hield and Dr. Timothy Obarski. Adored Auntie of Melissa (Jeffery) Strong, Tiffany (Tommy) Kotek, Scott (Stacey) Hield, Corinne and Kevin (Jennifer) Obarski....