Obituaries

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....

August 24, 2022

Beatrice M. "Bea" Giesen, nee Pohlman, age 83, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Howard E. Giesen (2019). Loving mother of Phil (Tina) Giesen, Jean (late James) Mihalik and Glenn Giesen. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Mihalik, Steven (Eric Wicks) Mihalik, Ryan (Jayme) Giesen and Max Giesen. Dearest great-grandmother of Charlotte Rose and Liam. Dear sister of Jackie Wiseman....

August 21, 2022

Mr. Albert S. Johnson Sr., 92, Veteran U.S.A.F. Korean Conflict, late of Lakeland Fla., formerly of Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, after an illness.  Beloved son of the late William Benjamin and Annie (nee Morgan). Cherished husband of Darlene (nee McPherson) for 60 years.  Devoted father of Albert S. Jr. (Mary), JoAnne (Bill) Begley and Benjamin (Valerie).  Dearest grandfather of...

August 20, 2022

Bonnie D. Fikeys, nee Rakestraw, age 82, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Edward C. Fikeys. Loving mother of Edward Fikeys and Lisa Fikeys. Dear sister of Suzanne (Eugene) Boyle. Fond sister-in-law of Douglas (Karen) Fikeys. Visitation Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, August 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S....

August 18, 2022

Michael E. Paradise, age 65, beloved husband to Starr, nee Hickey. Loving father of Matthew Paradise. Cherished grandfather of Serenity, Azar and Nevaeh. Dear step-father of Sean Connors and Ryan Connors. Dearest brother of Dan Paradise and the late Phyllis Paradise. Fond son-in-law of Thomas and Susan Boyle. Dear brother-in-law of Jennifer (Ray) Cummings and Corrine (Mark) Humphrey. Mike was...

August 18, 2022

David Craig Tuuk, age 54, US Navy Veteran, loving father of Ethan, Noah, and Emma. Former husband of Christine Tuuk, the mother of his three children. Beloved son of Craig and Judith Tuuk (nee Borgman). Dear brother of Mark (Patricia) Tuuk, Shelley (Rob) Paz, and the late Kimberly Okon. Dearest uncle of Amanda Stephens, Joshua and Emily Okon; Nicholas, Hannah,...

August 16, 2022

Emerlis L. Koziol, nee Fox, beloved wife of the late Bruno Koziol (2004). Loving mother of Chris (Matt) Sienko. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Adam) Rosenthal and Kerry (Andy) Turner. Dearest great-grandmother of Addie, Matthew and Luke. Preceded in death by her sister Lorraine Bernacki and her brothers Louis Fox and Eugene Fox. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family...

August 16, 2022

Fred A. Hetzel, age 78, loving father of Lisa Hetzel and Lora Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Mike) Roberts, Rachel (Patrick) Nugent and Kelly Wilson. Dear great-grandfather of Trevor, Skylar, P.J. and McKenna. Devoted son of the late Nellie and Fred B. Hetzel. Dear brother of Rich (Judy) and the late Tom. Retired sanitation engineer (garbage man) with many years...

August 15, 2022

Mary F. Arndt, nee Osyko, age 96, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Lester G. Arndt (2012). Loving mother of the late Marilyn (Robert) Maduzia. Cherished grandmother of Michael and Kendall (Teddy) Adamczyk. Dearest great-grandmother of Ellie and Jack. Dearest sister of Frank and Sophie and the late Jerry, Helen, Stacey and Fred. Dear aunt of many nieces...

August 13, 2022

Miss Gail Uecker, 56, late of Salem Village Nursing Home, Joliet.  Beloved daughter of Wayne and Jane (nee McGrath) Uecker.  Gail was an unselfish soul who genuinely cared about everybody in her life.  She had a love for animals (especially dogs) and even had a champion Manchester Terrier named "Andy".  Visitation Friday, August 19th 3-8pm.  Funeral service Saturday, August...

August 12, 2022

Peggy Ann Chobot, 63, late of Evergreen Park, passed away peacefully at home on August 12th. Beloved daughter of the late Sam and Mary Marsoobian.  Devoted mother of Rachel, Alex, Antonio, Matthew and Mary.  Peggy spent as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren and devoted herself to their well-being.  She loved to travel and provide her...