Obituaries

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....

July 12, 2022

Edward C. Fikeys, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bonnie, nee Rakestraw. Loving father of Edward Fikeys and Lisa Fikeys. Dear brother of Douglas (Karen) Fikeys. Fond brother-in-law of Suzanne (Eugene) Boyle. Retired from Illinois Bell after 40 years of service. Visitation Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, July 16, 2022...

July 11, 2022

Dale W. Wagner, Sr., age 64, beloved husband for 34 years to the late Patricia J. "Patty" Wagner, nee Lukowski (2020). Loving father of Dale Wagner II. Devoted son of the late Janice (late Thomas) Hoekstra and the late Wayne Wagner. Cherished brother of Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner , Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Cheryl (Larry) Crawley and David (Molly) Wagner....

July 7, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Youell of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2022. Born November 18, 1981, in Ottawa, Illinois. She was the daughter of Mark and Grace (Brown) Youell. Beth attended UCP in Joliet until the age of 21 after which she was a frequent volunteer at her youngest brother’s school “helping” in the classroom and at Santa’s...

July 7, 2022

Daniel J. Davis, age 69, beloved husband for 38 years to Kathryn, nee Aggen. Loving father of Daniel (Bridget) Davis and Mark (Kirsten) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Danny, Grace, and Hope. Devoted son of the late William H. and Jean (nee Novak) Davis. Dear brother of Richard (Kathy) Davis and the late William (Karen) Davis. Fond brother-in-law of David (Janet)...

July 5, 2022

Randy L. Simon, age 70, passed away at his home on July 5, 2022. Loving father and best friend of Nick Simon. Dear brother of Jack, Greg and Darla. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Randy enjoyed shooting, fishing and puttering around--always looking to see what needed fixing or attention. He always went out of his way to help others....

July 5, 2022

Sheila Joan Hess, nee Baker, age 80. Loving mother of Thomas Hess Jr. (Diane), Sheila Dolan (Chuck), and Christopher Hess. Cherished grandmother of Conor Dolan, Sean Dolan and Josy Hess. Fond sister of Janice Koloske and Robert Baker. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of many--especially to the Chico's girls. Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

July 4, 2022

Eileen Marie Patton (nee Quagliano) cherished wife of James Daniel Patton retired CPD, retired US Army Reserve, devoted Mom to Kathy (late Greg), Eileen (Mike), Madonna (late Ken), Maureen (late Bill), Jim (Cookie), Patrick (Colleen), John retired CFD (Candy) and Amy (Greg) Preves.

Loving grandma to Nick (Courtney) Gora, Steven Gora, Chris (Kacey) Gora, Sarah (Brent) Conklin,...

July 1, 2022

Ruth L. Rohlfs, nee Swanson, was born on March 30, 1929 to Reuben and Maida (nee Petersen) Swanson and passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Rohlfs for 72 years. Loving mother of Deborah (Kevin) Elliott and Diane Rohlfs. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Jeff) Walraven and David (Mandy) Elliott. Dearest great-grandmother...

June 30, 2022

Mary Pat O'Connor, 69, late of Palos Heights, formerly of Orland Park passed away June 30, 2022. Devoted mom, loved Nana and cherished friend. Retired teacher, 14 years at St. Mike's in Orland Park. She loved the beach, loved to read and loved spending time with her grandkids. She was also a Wordle aficionado with a quick wit and...

June 30, 2022

Martha M. Mitchell, nee Soltesz, age 88, beloved wife of the late Alexander F. Mitchell, Sr. Loving mother of Alex Jr. (Elaine) Mitchell and Mary (Robert Durso) Wrzala. Cherished grandmother of Jennipher (Nelson) Rodriguez, Elisabeth Mitchell, Eliot (Amanda) Hawk, Woodrow Hawk, Jennifer Wrzala, Ryan (Kyla) Durso, Jessica (Justin) Parker. Dearest great grandmother of Scarlett, Laney, and Rylee. Dear sister of...