Obituaries

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...

January 21, 2023

Edward R. "Eddie" Fischer, age 83, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Karalyn "Lynn", nee Hansen. Loving father of Kurt (Mary) Fischer and Dana Fischer. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Malea, Kenzie, Jensen and Grace. Dearest brother of the late Judy. Dear brother-in-law of Jack (Lois) Hansen. Fond uncle of Tammy, Chris, Brett, Jack, Jeff, Jamie, Pat,...

January 17, 2023

Ronald E. Kulak, age 71, beloved husband for 45 years to Marilyn, nee Young. Loving father of Pete, Nick (Kelly), Richard and Jason Kulak. Cherished grandfather of Harrison, Kassidy and Lux. Dear brother of Bernadette Wozniak. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ron was a retired banker. He was an avid and enthusiastic volunteer for the Owasippe Staff Association,...

January 17, 2023

Barbara June Paradis, nee Botich, age 66, beloved wife of Edward Paradis. Devoted mother of Kevin, Karen and Kristine Paradis. Proud grandmother of Lukas. Dearest daughter of the late June, nee Harr and the late Leon Botich. Loving sister of Jennie Fitzgerald, Guy Botich, George Botich and the late Paulie Botich. Cherished niece of George (Diane) Botich. Fond cousin of...

January 17, 2023

Gerald A. "Jerry" Lee, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Carol, nee Dakuras. Loving father of Sandra (Thomas) Spencer. Cherished grandfather of Derek Albert Spencer and Victoria Ann Spencer. Dear brother of the late Richard H. Lee and Raymond A. Lee. Dearest uncle of several nieces and nephews. Union representative for 30 years for the...

January 13, 2023

Gina L. O'Connell, 45, passed away Friday, January 13th, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved daughter of her late parents, Anthony and Mary Elaine (nee Gates) Coglianese.  Cherished wife of Christopher O'Connell.  Devoted mother of; Madilyn, Cassidy and Teagan.  Loving sister of Candace Coglianese.  Fond aunt of Jaxon O'Connell.  Gina had many interests, but her highest priority was loving...

January 12, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" "Butch" Ebenroth, age 82, formerly of Berwyn, IL for 30 years, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband for 56 years to the late Beverly J. Ebenroth, nee Ankeny (2021). Loving father of Nancy (Donnald) Hamrin and Nathan Ebenroth. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Carter (Kathryn), Harrison, and Lincoln. Dear brother of John (Charla) Ebenroth, Rosemary (Ray) Aubry, Gerald...

January 10, 2023

Susan Jane Lowther Wilson, age 69, beloved wife for 50 years to Donald L. Wilson. Loving mother of Matthew (Majtra) Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Maci and Brandon. Devoted daughter of the late Birk and Eleanore Lowther. Dear sister of James Lowther, Kathy (Jim) Smola, Becky (Larry) Clark, Steve (Mary) Lowther, Bill (Jody) Lowther and Jeanne (Guy) Fox. Dearest sister-in-law of...

January 10, 2023

Steven J. Barkley, age 64, beloved husband for 45 years to Donna, nee Luth. Loving father of Steven (Theresa) Barkley and Matthew Barkley. Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Donovan, Madelyn, Avery, Breanna and Aiden. Devoted son of James and Dorothy Barkley. Dear brother of Diane (Kim) Richards, Patricia Barkley, Debbie (Keith) Fredericks, Lisa (Doug) Bridges and the late Jennifer Heuer. Fond...

January 9, 2023

Joseph Guch

Joseph John Guch July 15, 1933 – January 9, 2023

Visitation for Joseph will be held on Sunday January 15th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park IL 60477. Funeral Chapel Service to begin promptly at 12:00 PM and immediately following visitation. Interment will...

January 9, 2023

Deborah M. Arnold, nee Dykstra, age 64, beloved wife for 26 years to David Arnold. Loving mother of Brooke Arnold and Stacey Arnold. Cherished grandmother of Parker, Zachery, Jacob, Layla, Willow, Nolan and Everlee. Devoted daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys Dykstra. Dearest sister of Raymond Dykstra and Ronald Dykstra. Dear sister-in-law of Robert (Linda) Arnold, Susan (John) Gaines...

January 9, 2023

Wayne J. Lucas, age 80, beloved husband for 59 years to Patricia Lucas, nee Kornacki. Loving father of Kimberly Floyd. Cherished grandfather of Lauren and Marcus Bruner. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Ann Lucas. Loving brother of Lynn (Gary) Hildebrandt and the late Joann (late Harry) Iwaniec. Dear brother-in-law of Sandee (Dan) Brainer and the late Gene (late...

January 6, 2023

James A. Dougherty, 82, Veteran U.S.A.F. late of Tinley Park (formerly of East Chicago, Ind.) after an illness.  Beloved son of his late parents, Richard and Helen Dougherty.  Cherished husband of Joan (nee Borke) Dougherty.  Devoted father of;  Desiree' (Joseph) Griseta, Geoffrey (Jennyfer) and James (Charisse).  Loving brother of; the late Richard (late Patricia), Elizabeth Kozmic,  Helen Jean (late...

January 6, 2023

Dorothy A. "Gigi" Przybylski, nee Gniedziejko, age 90, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Raymond C. Przybylski (2021). Loving mother of Deborah Halkyn and David (Annette Krapil) Przybylski. Cherished grandmother of Andy (Dominique) Halkyn, Steven Halkyn, Kasia (Ricky) VanderLaan, Patty (Justin) Jones, Matt Bianchi and Morgan Bianchi. Dearest great-grandmother of Harper, Parker and Brynn. Dear sister of Marge...