Obituaries

September 19, 2022

John C. Heenan, age 79, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away September 19, 2022. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Kenney) Heenan. Loving brother of Thomas (Donna) Heenan and the late Robert (Jill) Heenan and James Heenan. Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin) Heenan, Kevin Heenan, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard)....

September 19, 2022

Paul D. Ebeling, age 87 beloved husband for 66 years to the late Phyllis M. Ebeling, nee Bettenhausen (2022). Loving father of Denise (Mark) Gryska, Renae (Joe) Borgerding, Dean (Joni) Ebeling and Dale (Germaine) Ebeling. Cherished grandfather of Evan (Kati) Gryska and Marissa Gryska; Jillian (Bill) Woodlock, Chad Ebeling, Mallory (Brandon) Tallon and Kyle Ebeling; Austin Ebeling, Derek Ebeling and...

September 19, 2022

Eugene T. "Gene" Phillips, age 93, born on May 17, 1929, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2022. Beloved husband for 67 years to the late Elaine M. Phillips, nee Johnson (2020). Loving father of Craig (Kim) Phillips and Nancy (Burt) Kaper. Cherished grandfather of David (Becky) Phillips, Mark (Sarah) Phillips, Grant (Amanda) Kaper, Allison...

September 18, 2022

Manuela Palomo Rangel, age 72, beloved wife of the late Jesus Aguirre. Loving mother of Jesus Rios, Juan Rios, Victoria (Samuel) Galindo, Robert Aguirre, Julieta (Renato) Heredia, Ana (Edwin) Molina, and Manuela (fiancé Gerardo Galindo) Ramirez. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Dear sister of Elizabeth (late Eloy) Yanis and the late Isaiah Palomo. Devoted daughter of Anita Rangel and...

September 16, 2022

Sandra J. Schultz, nee Strain, age 89, of Naples FL, formerly of South Holland, IL, beloved wife of the late Robert A. Schultz (2005). Loving sister of the late Bruce Strain. Dearest sister-in-law of the late Dorothy Kooi. Dear aunt of Diane (Rev. Robert) Ooms and William (Lisa) Kooi. Visitation Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until time of...

September 15, 2022

LaVerne K. Bronkhorst, nee Aggen, age 88, beloved wife for 56 years to the late Henry D. “Hank” Bronkhorst (2007). Loving mother of William (Carol) Bronkhorst, Lynda (Thomas) Packard and Mark (Jill) Bronkhorst. Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Delores (late Siebern) Vander Wagen and Nancy (Dennis) Ostema. Dear sister-in-law of Joann (late Charles)...

September 14, 2022

Cory Lee James Jaroch, age 31. Sunrise May 23, 1991. Sunset September 14, 2022. Cherished Son and Devoted Friend to Mark and Angela Jaroch. Loving Brother to Mark (Alyssa), Matthew (Kayla), Brandon (Kylie), Joseph & Adored Only Sister Gianna (whom owned his Heart & Soul) AKA Baby Bear. Preceded in passing is his precious little brother, Dylan Michael. Beloved Grandson...

September 13, 2022

Dorothy M. Coughlin, nee Motschman, age 94, beloved wife of the late James F. Coughlin. Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Coughlin, Joseph (Anne) Coughlin, Carolyn (Alan) Hanzlik, Maureen (Joseph) Kosman, Patrick (Kate) Coughlin and the late Kevin Coughlin. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Laura) Coughlin, Rebecca (James) Patzer, Therese (Thomas) McDonough, James (Melanie) Coughlin, Steven Coughlin, Joseph (Julie) Kosman, Diane (Jordan)...

September 13, 2022

Helen M. Novak, nee Schuldt, age 86, beloved wife to the late Arthur Novak (2002). Loving mother of Thomas (Debbie), Robert (Beth), and Bruce (Erika). Cherished grandmother of Terry, Andrew (Sara), Wade (Tara), Rebekah, Jonathan and the late Steven. Dearest great-grandmother of Wyatt. Much loved sister of Irene Petefish and the late Alvin Schuldt, Betty Mulderink and Elaine Cooper. Treasured...

September 5, 2022

Clifford J. Jarzab, age 67, devoted son of the late Leonard and the late Eleanor Jarzab. Dear friend of Jackie and Rich Grenda and Jim and Darlene Guzinski. Cliff was a 33 year employee of the Forest Preserves District of Cook County. He enjoyed music, playing drums and was in a band. Visitation Monday, September 12, 2022 from 5-8 p.m....

September 5, 2022

Della K. Wasilewski, nee Helms, age 86, formerly of Brighton Park, passed away September 5, 2022 at her home in Matteson surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 60 years to the late Gerald S. Wasilewski. Loving mother of Alan Sr., David (Wendy), and Michael (Tracey). Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Dan (Scarlet), A.J, Nikki (Dan) Kennedy, Erika (Ian) Ver, Stephen,...

September 5, 2022

Frank L. Smith, Jr., age 83, U.S. Air Force Veteran, loving father of Brian Smith, Leslie (Gregory) Demirdjian, and Amanda (Christopher) McMahon. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell and Delaney Smith; Max Pecharich and Henry Demirdjian; and Millie, Mollie, and Lucie McMahon. Dear brother of the late Patricia McHugh. Beloved uncle of many adored nieces and nephews. Friend and former husband of...

September 5, 2022

Charles J. "Chuck" Imposino Sr., age 89, retired CPD, beloved husband of Josephine, nee Spalla. Loving father of the late Charles J. "Chuck" Jr. (Peggy) Imposino. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie (Chris) Waddell, Rose Imposino and Chuckie Imposino. Dearest great grandfather of Antonio, Brayden, Gianna, Baylor, Bryson and Amelia. Dear brother of the late Mitzie. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

September 4, 2022

David R. Fracassi, age 41, loving father of Stella. Cherished son of Jayne (Bill) Shaults and David (Lou) Fracassi. Dear brother of Nicole Thompson. Cherished uncle of Audrey and Brayden Kenny. Fond nephew and cousin of many. Beloved friend and companion of Raquel Bulla. Memorial Visitation Friday, September 9, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. with a Service to Celebrate David's life...

September 3, 2022

Linda Bello Murray, nee Di Agastino, age 90, beloved wife of the late James R. Murray, Sr. (2009). Loving mother of John (Karen) Bello, Thomas (Susan) Bello and Doreen (Daryl) Sickler. Dear step-mother of James R. (Melissa) Murray, Jr. and the late Julie Marie. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of ten. Dearest sister of Carmella Hucker and preceded in...

September 2, 2022

William H. "Bill" Strong, 93, faithful husband of Jean (Van Vossen) and loving father of Jack (Amy). Brother to Cathy Wegg and Alice (late Bill) Streckert. Fond uncle of many Van Vossen and Strong nephews and nieces. Friend to whomever he talked to. Bill and Jean enjoyed almost 66 years of marriage and over 30 years of retirement adventures traveling...

September 2, 2022

Russell J. Wozniak, age 78, beloved husband for 44 years to Phyllis, nee McClanahan. Loving father of Wayne (Anne) Wozniak. Cherished grandfather of Samantha and Madison. Dear brother of Gloria Dow (Keith Saginus). Dearest uncle of the late Daniel and Kimberly Dow. Visitation Thursday, September 8, 2022, 3-8 PM. Funeral Service Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Colonial...

August 31, 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Ryan nee Kellerman, age 89. of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Ryan. Loving mother of Geri Ann Scullion, Lorette McNamara and Patrice (Daniel) Philbin. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Alex and Kathryn Scullion, Colm McNamara, Clare and Connor Philbin. Dear sister of the late Joseph Kellerman. Fond aunt of many.

Visitation Wednesday,...

August 27, 2022

William T. House, age 70, beloved husband for 42 years to Judy K. House, nee Rockrohr. Loving father of Shane Rockrohr. Cherished grandfather of Amanda and Alyssa. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Delores House. Dear brother of the late Kathy House. Retired from Jewel warehouse with 38 years of dedicated service. Services are private. Express your thoughts and...

August 27, 2022

John T. Kmiecik, Jr., age 69, loving father of Kristie Lochirco and Katrina (Ricky) Hegeduis. Cherished grandfather of Concetta, Katarina, Ketsiya and Isaiah. Beloved son of the late John and Wanda Kmiecik. Fond nephew of Bernice Wisniowicz and Sylvia Wisniowicz. Dear cousin of many. John was a one-of-a-kind guy with many aliases, but most knew him as Stosh or JK....