Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Wendell “Wendy” Earl Yonker, age 101, of Palos Heights, IL was welcomed into Heaven Wednesday, May 29, 2025. He was born January 15, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Son of the late Martin James and Catherine (Hoort) Yonker. Wendell is preceded by his wife of 73 years Dorothy Persenaire Yonker, daughter Cathy Larsen, brothers Kenneth (Mary) Yonker, Norris (Peggy) Yonker, his...

May 27, 2025

Ann H. O'Connor, nee Carder, age 87, beloved wife of the late Robert O'Connor (2023). Loving mother of Edward (Rose) O'Connor, Jack (Michelle) O'Connor, Kenneth (Shawn) O'Connor, Marcia (John) Schuldt, Mariann (Jon) Dykstra and Joyce Renik. Cherished grandmother of Rebeccah, Kristen, Marilyn, late Elizabeth; Bill, Lindsey; late Marianne, Joshua, Jacob, Hannah; Anna, Samuel, Richard, Nathan, Jeffrey; Olivia, Emily and Joseph....

May 26, 2025

Janet M. Buonomo, nee Burns, age 65, passed away on May 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Justo Buonomo. Loving mother of James DiFaggio, Nicole Hall and Brenda (Tom) Kopin. Cherished grandmother of Zach, Natalie Camden, Jesse, Sophia, CeCe and Matt. Devoted daughter of the late Harold Jr. and the late Ruth Burns. Dearest sister of Diana (Frank) Pilny and Bonnie...

May 24, 2025

Jean M. Dering, nee Prince, age 99, beloved wife of 74 years to the late Raymond P. Dering (2022). Loving mother of Barbara (Tom) Miles. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Becky) Tomasek. Dearest great-grandmother of Grant. Dear sister of the late Ethel Prince, Harriet Prince, Frances Prince, Ray Prince and Bernice (Ted) Schoustra. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jean...

May 23, 2025

Kraig Kaatz, 72, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born on July 21, 1952, in rural Athelstane, Wisconsin, to Otto "Poley" Kaatz Jr. and Beverly Kaatz, Kraig was raised immersed in the big timber and tea-colored waters of Marinette County. In his youth, he was often barefoot fly-fishing or plinking partridge...

May 20, 2025

Thomas Winchel, 73, late of Posen. Beloved son of the late Estel Winchel and the late Anne Teresa Egan Winchel. Devoted father of; Christina, Sandra, Georgia, and Tom. Loving brother of; the late Jimmy, Billy, Patti, Teresa, Johnny, Joan, and the late Mary. Dearest grandfather of; Briahna, Jack, Teaghan, Brooke, Mario, and Gabe. Visitation Sunday, June 8th, from 3-7pm....

May 19, 2025

With deep sadness, we share the passing of Evelyn Hawkins, who left us after a courageous and steadfast battle with illness.

Evelyn was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud grandmother/great grandmother, and a treasured friend. She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous nature, and unwavering strength. Her resilience, compassion, and selflessness touched the...

May 19, 2025

Margaret A. "Marge" Dokter, nee Olgers, age 89, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Melvin A. "Mel" Dokter (2021). Loving mother of Mark (Terri) Dokter, Marvin (Nancy) Dokter, Melissa (Cullen) Phillips, and Mike (Chris) Dokter. Cherished grandmother of ten. Dearest great-grandmother of 13 and two more on the way. Dear sister of Carol (Carl) Dulmes, Earl (late Mary)...

May 15, 2025

Theresa Winter, nee Munk, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025. Loving mother of June Murray, Beverly (Barney) Boss, Richard (Lynn) Winter, Carol (Bert) Sotir, Terry (Don) Lallky and the late Kathy (Patrick) Roland. Cherished grandmother of 15. Dearest great-grandmother of 22 with another on the way. Dear sister of the late John...

May 14, 2025

Paul Robert Kronenberger, age 76, beloved husband of Linda, nee Wollner. Devoted father of Paul, Michael, and Allen Kronenberger. Proud grandfather of Faith and Elliot McGrath. Loving brother of Carol (Don) Marr, Michael (Kathy) Kronenberger, the late Robert Kronenberger and the late Sally (Ray) LaCombe. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished son of the late Paul and late...

May 14, 2025

Brandon M. Nelson, age 55, cherished son of Bradford and Maureen (nee McDonough) Nelson. Loving brother of Brian Nelson and Barry Nelson. Proud uncle of Alec, Eric, Elizabeth, Zachary and Luke Nelson. Dear nephew of Bruce Nelson and Erin (Jim) Treadway. Fond cousin of Jim Treadway and Shannon (Giovanni) Giordano. Brandon was a proud member of the International Union of...

May 14, 2025

Robert W. Meier, age 77, U.S. Army Veteran. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Carol, nee DeVries, his two sons Mark (Carla) Meier and David (Jaime) Meier and his two grandchildren Madison and Trevor. Bob was the middle child of the late Herman and Dorothy Meier. He is survived by his two brothers, William (Patricia) Meier and Gary (Anita)...

May 13, 2025

Rollin Reid Kenning, 71, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1954, in Beecher, Illinois, to Milford and Leona (Buchmeier) Kenning.

Rollin was a kind-hearted man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with his family, listening to music, and relaxing...

May 13, 2025

Cesaria "Cerie" Estrada Palomeno, age 65, cherished wife of Nestor. Devoted mother of Glenn (Marissa), Ginno and Giann Palomeno. Loving daughter of the late Deogracias and Porfiria (nee San Juan) Estrada. Cherished sister of Emilia "Amy" (Rodolfo) Baltazar and Danilo (Laida) Estrada. Fond daughter-in-law of Porferia and the late Marciano Palomeno. Dear sister-in-law of Arcely Palomeno, Zenaida Palomeno, Jocelyn (late...

May 10, 2025

Gerald R. "Gerry" Grady, age 76, beloved husband for 50 years to the late Barbara Ann Grady, nee Sayre (2023). Loving father of Kevin (Erin) Grady, Ryan (Lauren) Grady and Kerry (fiancé Luis Luna) Grady. Cherished grandfather of Jaclyn, Madison, Liam, Benjamin and Jack. Dear brother of JoAnne Schroeter, Daniel (Debbie) Grady, John (Janis) Grady and Terry (Jill) Grady. Dear...

May 8, 2025

Jimmie David Weaver, 76, went to be with his Savior after a three year battle with cancer on Thursday, May 8th 2025. To all who knew him, he was a godly, kind, loving, hard-working man. He was born August 14th, 1948 to Reba and James Weaver in Alabama and grew up in Chicago, IL. He served in the U.S. Army...

May 7, 2025

Kenneth D. "Ken" Robertson, age 80, U. S. Navy Veteran, went to be with his Lord on May 7, 2025. Beloved and devoted husband for 48 years to Judy, nee Kloese. Dear father of Brian, Ruth (Vinny) Sinnott and grandfather of Vee Richmond and Lawrence Sinnott as well as great-grandfather of Aria and Nixon Richmond. Cherished son of the late...

May 6, 2025

Ann Marie Alnimri (Recendez), age 69, beloved wife for 41 wonderful years to Marwan Alnimri. Devoted daughter of the late Henry and Mary Lou Recendez. Dear sister of Kathy Arlow, Tina (Randy) Heath, Henry (late Connie) Recendez, Jr. and the late Joe (Sandy) Recendez. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished Godmother of Noor F. Nemri. Visitation Monday, May...

May 3, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Van Vuren (Boll), daughter of the late Robert and Betty Boll, went home to be with the Lord in early May of 2025. She was 65 years old. Though we are deeply saddened by her passing, we are confident that she is now home with Jesus. We have hope in our sovereign God. Patty always had a deep...

May 3, 2025

David Lee Wynstra, age 75, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin was called to his heavenly home on May 3, 2025 due to complications from interstitial lung disease. Dave was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin September 14, 1949. He was the son of Sydney A. Wynstra and Catholine De Hamer Wynstra, who predeceased him. Dave graduated from George N....