Obituaries

August 5, 2022

Gerald P. "Jerry" Bilski, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Bilski, nee Madura (2018). Loving father of the late Donna Lyn Bilski (2021) and the late Cheryl S. Roessler (2019). Preceded in death by his siblings, Walter (late Adeline) Bilski, Lorraine (late Paul) Hervey, John "Johnny" Bilski and...

August 4, 2022

JoAnn Marie Epperson, 78, late of Park Forest, formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away at Palos Hospital after an illness.  Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary (nee Petschinsky).  Cherished wife of the late Les.  Loving sister of the late Mary Fons and Edward Jr.  Fond aunt of of Edward III, Michael (Amy) and Jason (Melissa).  Great-aunt of...

August 4, 2022

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church: https://onrealm.org/SaintsConstanti/give/memory AND Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Center: https://www.greekamericancare.org/donations

Nancy Canellis, 89, mother of Lou, Peter and George, YiaYia to Julia, Josie, Jackson and Gia, Mother In Law to Monica (Esquitin) & Melissa (Merle) and Chad Morgan and many nieces and...

August 4, 2022

Lois Louise Skowronski, nee Coco, age 73, beloved wife of the late L. Greg Skowronski (2015). Loving mother of Marina (Patrick) Brennan. Cherished grandmother of Patrick Jr. and Louis. Dearest sister of Frances (late John) Piccione, Anthony (Marie) Coco, and the late Agnes (late Anthony) Esposito. Dear aunt of Rena Sheehan, Pat Esposito, Julianne Barmann, John Piccione, Louis Piccione, Francesca...

August 4, 2022

Helen Byland, nee Heinstra, age 91, beloved wife for 68 years to the late Arthur J. Byland, Sr. (2019). Loving mother of Arthur Jr. (Betty), Marvin (Julie), James (Carol), and the late Thomas (Cheryl). Cherished grandmother of Eric (Christine) Byland, Alicia Byland; Amanda, Rachel Byland; Katie (Don) Kolkebeck, Kristen (Bob) Habersat, T.J. Byland; Andrew Byland, and Elizabeth Byland. Dearest great-grandmother...

August 1, 2022

Janet Lea Freed passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of August 1, 2022 -- forty-one years to the day after her father passed away. Born March 27, 1941 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Vance Lee and Helen Gibson Triplitt, she was a talented and modest person who held her family dear. Her devotion to family must have...

July 29, 2022

Sharon McDonald Navarrette, age 76, beloved wife for 58 years to Michael Navarrette. Loving mother of Deanna (Greg) Trull and the late Dante Navarrette. Cherished grandmother of Josh, Tyler, Ryan and Tara Trull; Alexis Mulder and Tristen Navarrette. Dear sister of James Murphy and the late Diane Bailey, Charles "Buck" McDonald, Pearl Palumbo, Paul McDonald, Jeanette Sesol and Carol Whalen....

July 27, 2022

Marfoe, Florence B.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Linda (Ron) Biskup, Joella (Bill) Giovanetti; Marilyn Marfoe and Joe Marfoe; cherished grandmother of Nicole (Dennis), Jaclyn, Brianna and Joey; adored great-grandmother of Sonia; devoted daughter of the late Pasquale and the late Raffeal (nee Bertucci) Aiello; dear sister of the late Connie (late Sam)...

July 27, 2022

Kenneth A. Bender, age 80, beloved husband of Jackie Bender, nee VanPernis. Loving father of Michelle (Bill) Wolf, Tammy (fiancé Don Lewis) Harris, Pamela (Greg) Baker and Andrea (Chris) Beaty. Dear step-father of Beth (John) Wilczewski, Craig (Nicky) Beaty and Chris (Andrea) Beaty. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Allison, Abby; Hannah, Jesse; Anthony, Briana; Ainslee, Graham; Hannah, Leah, Rebekah, Haddy, Sarah;...

July 24, 2022

Charles R. "Chuck" Knox, age 79, beloved husband for 30 years to Karen L. Knox, nee Manthei. Loving father of Leana (Mark) Wigboldy, Nadine (fiancé David Rhein) Knox. Dear step-father of Kelly (Mike) Pruett, Barbara (Jay) Tucker, and Laura (Tom) Fenn. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of James (Janine) Knox, Berbie (Tom) Fitzgerald, and the...

July 24, 2022

Walter J. "Wally" Kasch, age 80, beloved husband for 51 years to Dorothy "Dotty", nee Charnick. Loving father of Jennifer (Michael) Bertolani, Kimberly (Gregg) Pounds, and the late baby Scott. Cherished grandfather of Rylan, Gavin, Greyson, and Easton. Devoted son of the late Walter W. and Mildred Kasch. Fond brother of Ronald Kasch and Robert (Joan) Kasch. Wally served in...

July 23, 2022

Clare M. "Aunt Sis" Dykstra, nee Wolf, age 95, beloved wife of the late Richard (1979). Loving mother of Marie Dykstra, Richard (Mary Ellen) Dykstra, Robert (Loretta) Dykstra, Russell (Beverly) Dykstra, and the late Raymond Dykstra (1990.) Cherished grandmother of Richard (Megan), Raymond (Liz), Matthew (Rebecca); Veronica, Brian, and John Dykstra. Dearest great-grandmother of Cash, Anderson, and Beckett. Dear sister...

July 23, 2022

Mark J. Soder, age 57, of Midlothian, IL at peace on July 23rd, 2022. Loved husband of Natasha Peifer-Soder. Beloved son of Ret. Col. and Mrs. Ludwig A. Soder of Palos Heights, IL, and sister Nancy and Christian Bigelow. He is remembered fondly for his kindness and generosity to all. He will be missed by family, nieces, nephews and cousins...

July 23, 2022

Robert J. "Bob" Evans, age 92, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 63 years to Carol Evans, nee Kruspe. Loving father of Susan Evans and Laura (Martin) Evans. Cherished grandfather of Paige (Eric) Barriger. Dearest great-grandfather of Lily. Devoted son of the late Charles and Ella (nee Meyer) Evans. Fond brother of the late Frank Evans. Retired from...

July 18, 2022

Roger J. Vander Woude, age 97, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Josephine, nee Beukinga (1996). Loving father of David (Barbara) Vander Woude, late Judith (John) Mooi, late Cynthia (late Peter) Ouwenga, Robert (Kathleen) Vander Woude, Lori (Paul) Schaap and the late Lynette Bulten. Cherished grandfather of Julie (John) Worden, Andrew (Jamie) Vander Woude,...

July 17, 2022

Irvin J. Sporny, age 92, Cherished, Devoted, Adored, Mentor and Husband of Marie M. Sporny (nee Mizwicki) for 65 years.  Beloved brother of Albin A. (dec), Frank (dec), and Sylvia.  Beloved brother-in-law of Christine.

Uncle to Albin J., Judy (esp thanks), Cheryl (dec), John, Cindy, Lynn, Steve, Michael Lee, Kazmiera, & Natalie Claire.

Great Uncle...

July 15, 2022

Eugene M. Clark, Sr. age 86, US Air Force Reserves, beloved husband for 50 years to the late June S. Clark, nee Panock (2006). Loving father of Eugene Clark Jr. and Beverly (Donald Jr.) Dillon. Dearest grandfather of Donald III (Kim Conerty), Andrew, Anthony, and Alex Dillon; Kayla and Tyler Clark. Cherished great-grandfather of Jacob and Nathan Dillon. Devoted son...

July 15, 2022

Friday, July 15, 2022, our hearts shattered. Our dearest husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle was carried gently into Jesus's arms at the age of 84. Robert "Bob" Glockler, beloved husband for 61 years to Alice Glockler. Loving father of Sue (Dan) Stevens, Rob ( Rita) Glockler, Ronn (Chris) Glockler, Jenny Glockler and the late Jeanie Glockler. A...

July 13, 2022

Leah Dudczyk September 16, 2002 – July 13, 2022

Celebration of Life Visitation for Leah will be held on Tuesday July 26th 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).

Friends and family are asked to meet...

July 13, 2022

Donald R. Gerry, age 81, beloved husband for 60 years to Sharon, nee Hurley. Loving father of Daniel (Dee) Gerry, Debra (Rich) Kats and Dr. Donald Gerry, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Shannon, Mike, Megan, Maddie and Mitch. Devoted son of the late Frank and Ada Gerry. Visitation Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 2-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....