Obituaries

March 20, 2022

Phyllis L. Schrank, nee Enders, age 92, beloved wife of 68 years to the late Ferdinand P. Schrank (2015). Loving mother of Susan (Diane Nowak) Schrank, Judy (Paul) Vik, Peter (Debbie) Schrank, Lydia (Jeff) Winkelmann, Carol (Joseph) Wrobel and the late Barbara (Bill) Walsh and the late Merri (Marc) Stoddard. Cherished grandmother of 11. Dearest great-grandmother of ten. Preceded in...

March 20, 2022

Thornton Rodney Jegen, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Adoring husband of 65 years to the late Esthermae Boomker Jegen. Loving father of Alison (Richard) Shank, Melissa (Robert) Gray, and Celeste (Jerry) Jegen-Mannix. Cherished grandfather of Melissa (Christopher) Grataski, Mason (Sarah) Shank, and Samantha Shank, Candace (Maj. Nate) Kane, Brant (Courtney) Gray, and Ellis...

March 17, 2022

Virginia Carol Armstrong O’Brien

Born: October 16, 1933, Mt. Sterling, IL

Died: Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Carol was born on October 16th, 1933, to William Dwight and Helen Reginia (Cronin) Armstrong in Mt. Sterling, IL. She was the eighth of nine children, eight girls and one boy, seven of which have preceded her...

March 15, 2022

Beloved Manuel “Manny” Garcia, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away on March 15th 2022 at his home in Champaign, Illinois with his family by his side after a tough fought battle against pancreatic cancer. Manuel “Manny” was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Romelia and Domingo Garcia on April 23, 1972. He attended St. Anthony Catholic Grade School, St. Francis De...

March 15, 2022

Paul J. Van Prooyen, age 59, beloved husband for 38 years to Linda, nee Bulthuis. Loving father of Jacklyn (Lucas) Leavenworth, Thomas (Theresa) Van Prooyen and Benjamin Van Prooyen. Cherished grandfather of Everett and Whitney Leavenworth. Devoted son of Jack and Patricia Van Prooyen. Dear brother of Susan (Bruce) Mitchell, Mark (Debbie) Van Prooyen and Laura (Tim) Clyne. Dear brother-in-law...

March 14, 2022

Joyce E. Morris, nee Beck, age 70, loving mother of Todd (Jennifer) Morris, Tracey (Randy) Lipinski and the late Toby Morris. Cherished grandmother of Trevor, Todd Allen and Oliver Morris; Jack, Anna and Evan Lipinski. Dearest great-grandmother of Andy. Dear sister of David (Phyllis) Beck, Marilyn (late Al) Steele, Marjorie (late Darrel) Bayless, Nancy (Brad) Mowry and Paul (Becky) Beck....

March 14, 2022

Barbara J. Otte, nee McCullough, age 87, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Edward C. Otte (2014). Loving mother of Lynda (Robert) Merkle, Joyce Suto, and Eric (Susan) Otte. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Merkle, David (Samantha) Merkle, Kyle Otte and Violet Otte. Dearest great-grandmother of Dominick Merkle. Dear sister of Karen Milligan and the late William McCullough and...

March 12, 2022

Thomas E. Hudon, age 68, beloved husband for 31 years to Christina, nee Morman. Loving father of Norah (Jeffrey) Russo and Erin (Caleb) Work. Cherished grandfather of Mae, Avery and Violet. Devoted son of the late Mary McLay and Francis Hudon. Dear brother of Mary Frances (Paul) Tilton, Rosemary (Terry) Heynen, Daniel Hudon, Michael (late Cindy) Hudon and Frank (Lynn)...

March 12, 2022

Dorothy J. Hansen, nee Boonstra, age 98, beloved wife of the late Elmer T. Hansen (1978). Loving mother of Daniel H. (Deborah) Hansen, Judith Bell and the late Thomas Hansen. Cherished grandmother of six. Dearest great-grandmother of six and great-great-grandmother of three. Survived by her sister Darlene (Robert) Keilma. Preceded in death by 11 siblings. Fond aunt of many nieces...

March 11, 2022

Lorraine Aileen (Lawson) Tudor, 88, of Mokena (recently of Forreston, IL & previously of Glen Ellyn, IL) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:20 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Lorraine was born April 5, 1933 in Chicago to Edwin and Florence Lawson. Lorraine was one of four siblings;...

March 11, 2022

Cheryl M. Kenny, age 61, beloved daughter of the late Carl and Helen Kenny. Loving sister of Patrick (Betty) Kenny, Stephen (Joanne) Kenny and the late Michael Kenny. Dearest friend of John and Christine Calich. Fond aunt of Susan Kenny, James (Shannah) Kenny and Daniel (Kelly) Kenny. Dearest great-aunt of Jack, Josh, Justin and Erin. Cheryl loved animals--especially her dogs....

March 9, 2022

Mrs. Sandra J. Smith, 76, late of Tinley Park, on March 9th at South Suburban Hospital.  Detailed arrangements and obituary information pending at this time.

March 9, 2022

Annette L. "Nancy" Sommer, nee Borgman, age 93, beloved wife for 73 years to Vincent H. Sommer. Loving mother of Nancy (Duane) Vander Tuuk and Vincent Jr. (Martha) Sommer. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Ali) Vander Tuuk, Steven (Carol) Vander Tuuk, Timothy (Sara) Vander Tuuk, Joshua Vander Tuuk and Steven Sommer. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan, Justin, Zachary, Alexis, Brock, Jacob, Casey,...

March 8, 2022

Jane Bernice Berryman, 74, retired elementary school teacher, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.   Wife of George Berryman; preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Bernice Waliczek; brother David Waliczek and sister Susan Durkiewicz.  Survived by her brothers, Paul (Renee) Waliczek and Edward (Renee) Waliczek; son, Bernard (Sarah) Mack; stepdaughters Donna Beallis,...

March 8, 2022

Ronald G. Harley 1933-2022 Ron was born at Oak Park Hospital (Illinois) to Troy and Mildred Harley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Robert (Jane). He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Marlene, nee Hartman, and his children Kevin (Nadine) Harley and Kelly (Rick) Langenderfer. Surviving also are his grandchildren Colin Langenderfer (fianceé...

March 7, 2022

Charles R. "Chuck" Burnett, age 75, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, recipient of two Purple Hearts. Beloved husband of 49 1/2 years to Lenette "Lee" Burnett, nee Werner. Loving father of Jamie Beyer, Allison (Dan) Loerop, Charles Robert III (Debbie) Burnett, Paula (Tim) Sontag, Marta (Bill) Berland, Naomi (Jonathan) Chinavong. Cherished Poppy of Jasmyn, Henry, Grace and Lilly Beyer; Brady, Eleanor,...

March 6, 2022

Dr. Roger F. Hagenberg, 76, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2022. Rog leaves behind his loving wife Jeanne Hagenberg (nee Olson), with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 2, 2022. He will be dearly missed by Rog and Jeanne’s four children and their spouses Denise (nee Hagenberg) & William Scholtens, Mark &...

February 28, 2022

Margaret “Marge” A. Allas (Borner), 80, of Oak Forest, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 28, 2022.

Loving wife of 39 years to the late John R. Allas.

Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Borner.

Devoted Mother of Elizabeth Allas (Michael Zawadzki), Daniel Allas, and Stepmother to...

February 27, 2022

Paul E. Scheidt, 53, late of Frankfort, formerly of Country Club Hills, at Olympia Fields Hospital.  Beloved son of Paul and Mary Jane (nee Peacock) and Dennis Corbin and Connie Krause.  Loving and cherished husband of Tammy (nee Wenninger).  Loving and devoted father of Alex and David.  Loving brother of Bruce (Rhonda), Jim (Donna), Phil (Darlene), Kathy (Jim) Kalis,...

February 27, 2022

Elena Rivera, 98, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on February 27, 2022. Beloved daughter of Justino Rivera and Primitiva Avilez. Devoted mother of Angel Mario, Alicia (late), Haydee, Emma Lilliam, Flor Idamis (Pascual), Orlando, Carmen-Tata, Fioldaliza (late), Wilson and Wilfredo. Y su hija de Mexico, Angelina. Loving sister of Maria (late),...