Obituaries

May 17, 2022

Joseph S. Rotolo, 89, Veteran U.S. Army Korean Conflict (Bronze Star) late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved son of his late parents, Raymond and Margaret (nee Parello).  Cherished husband of Ruby Jewel (nee Andrews).  Devoted father of; Debbie (Tom) Schergen, Marie Regan and Carol Rotolo.Loving brother of; the late Samuel, late Raymond, late Alphonso, late Marie (Rich)...

May 17, 2022

Kathleen M. Kulak, nee Haff, age 72, beloved wife for 46 years to Tim Kulak. Loving mother of Matt (Jackie) and Zack (Katelyn). Cherished grandmother of Michael, Carmen, Rowan, Claira Kathleen and Sadie. Loving daughter of the late James and Jean Haff. Dear sister of Kevin (Linda) Haff, Janet (Ed) Shanahan and the late Linda and the late Karen. Dear...

May 16, 2022

Rose A. D'Amico, nee Johnson, age 83, loving mother of Valerie D'Amico and the late Tina Melvan. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Ryan) Hancock and George (Lauren) Melvan and Budd (fianceé Amy) Melvan. Dearest great-grandmother of Mae, Lea, Wyatt, Olive and Judah. Devoted daughter of the late Victoria and Charles Johnson. Dear sister of Victoria Hooks, Alice Nagy and the late...

May 16, 2022

Eugene S. "Gene" Pesek, age 95, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to the late Dolores "Duckie" nee Cook. Loving father of Debra (late David) Wallace, Sandra (Rick) Vail, and Pamela (Don) Tietz. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Heather) Wallace, Kristin Wallace, Lindsey (David Krueger) Wallace; Jason (Jenny) Fasel, Allyson (Paul) Watkins; Brad (Kathleen) Tietz, Ryan (Allison) Tietz,...

May 15, 2022

Mary Restaino Schubert, nee Caso, age 96, beloved wife of the late Harvey Restaino and the late Roger Schubert. Loving mother of Linda (Henry) Slomski, Len (Laura) Restaino, Harvey (Kathie) Restaino, Tom Restaino, and Anthony (Laura) Restaino. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Ray) Navarro, Stacy (Eamon) Walsh, Missy Slomski, Linsey (Joseph) Carli, Leslie (Sean) Johnson, Christopher (Meagan) Restaino, Margot Restaino, Ali...

May 15, 2022

Edward J. Ipema, age 72, loving father of Candice (Wayne) Parrish and Chad (Crysta) Ipema. Cherished grandfather of Drew, Caitlyn, Rynell and Lukas. Devoted son of the late William and Irene Ipema. Dear brother of Henry, Peter, Brenda Carlson and preceded in death by his brothers Alexander, Albert and William Jr. and his sisters Susanne Pruim, Anjean VanDerLaan and Irene...

May 14, 2022

In loving memory of Cynthia J. Visser, we are saddened to announce her peaceful passing on May 14, 2022 in her home in Tinley Park, Illinois. Cindy was born on March 20, 1952 (the first day of Spring) and celebrated her 70th birthday just two months ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Cornelius Stob and Jeanette...

May 11, 2022

Serafino J. Formentini Jr., age 88, late of Manteno, IL formerly of Frankfort & Chicago Heights, IL passed away on May 11, 2022.

He was the owner of Serf Associates, Inc., and a veteran of the US Army. Serafino was preceded in death by his wife Carol (nee Mancini), son John (Patty), sister Joanne and brother Joseph....

May 11, 2022

Mr. Timothy J. Reardon, 63, at Palos Hospital.  Beloved son of James J. and the late Nancy (Nee Ennis) Reardon. Cherished husband of Karen Reardon. Devoted father of; Matthew (Jessica), Sarah (Luke) Reardon-Jacobs, Wendy Worlitz, Benjamin and Timothy.  Loving brother of; James, Mary (Steve) Travis, Carol Reardon, the late Anne and Jeanne (Brad) Frost.  Dearest grandfather of; Wesley Reardon,...

May 11, 2022

Richard J. Braun, PhD, age 73, loving brother of Annette (Jeremy) Mathers and Ronald Braun. Cherished uncle of Lindsay, Lauren, and Cathryn Mathers. Devoted son of the late Sophie Rose Braun (nee Zdboylak) and the late John D. Braun. Richard graduated with a PhD in biology from IIT. He did his undergraduate studies and post doctorate work at UIC. He...

May 8, 2022

Donald O. Van Ostenburg, PhD, age 92, beloved husband of Carol, nee Dykstra and the late Betty, nee Roskamp (2002). Loving father of Suzanne (Keith) Griffiths and Donald M. (Lupe) Van Ostenburg. Cherished grandfather of Richard James (Brittany) Alber, Jennie Alber, and Shannon Van Ostenburg. Dearest great-grandfather of eight. Dear step-father of Kristen (Scott) Molenhouse and Erin (Dave) Stewart and...

May 7, 2022

Mr. Isaac B. Myrickes Sr., 61, veteran U.S. Navy, USS Guadalcanal, late of Hazel Crest, after an illness.  Beloved son of the late Henry and the late Julia Myrickes. Cherished husband of Vanessa Myrickes. Devoted father of; Jason, Ebonee and Isaac Jr. Loving brother of; James, Alma, Ruth (Charles) Chapman, and the late Joseph and the late Hezekiah (Linda). ...

May 7, 2022

Mr. John W. Crumback Jr. 66, (suddenly), late of Midlothian, formerly of Tinley Park.  Beloved son of the late John Sr. and the late Betty Lou (nee' Nelson).  Cherished husband of Natalie (nee' Long).  Loving brother of; Ellie (John) James and the late Carolyn.  Fond uncle of; Nicole, Heather, William Jasmont, Erin Long, Nicola and Benjamin James.  John was...

May 7, 2022

Manhatton, Joan B.

Joan B. Manhatton, (nee Allen), age 91; Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Manhatton; Loving mother of the late Michael (Mariella) and Janine (Patrick) Sullivan; Proud Grammy of Patrick and Paige Sullivan; Dear sister of the late Dr. John J. (Judith) Allen; Fond aunt and a friend to many; Proud Marist High School...

May 6, 2022

Renée Marie Taylor, age 71, late of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Anaheim Hills, CA, and retired to White Salmon, WA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ronald C. Citlau, Jr. Loving mother of Russell (Rebekah) Citlau of Jenner, CA, Rev. Ronald (Amy) Citlau III of Orland Park, IL and Ryan (Johannes)...

May 6, 2022

Thaddeus "Ted" Jakala, age 58, devoted son of the late Emil and Halina (Zalewski) Jakala. Loving brother of Barbara (William) Batsch and Henry (Patricia) Jakala. Cherished uncle of Renae (Patrick) Batsch-Haaker, Steven Batsch and William Batsch. Ted graduated from IIT with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). He spent his career as an engineer starting with Motorola and...

May 3, 2022

Leona "Lee" M. Szarmack (nee Ellickson) age 88, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022. Lee was the beloved wife of the late Richard Szarmack (1985) and the loving mother of Carolyn (David) Mikos, Stephen (Deborah) Szarmack, and Adrienne (Christopher) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Lindsey, Matthew, Nicholas, Graham and Zoe. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret. Dear...

May 3, 2022

Frederick J. "Fred" Sales, age 77, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 55 years to Helene, nee DeVries. Loving father of Chris Sales, Kim (Jan) Ramaker and Cindy (Rev. Jon) Hoekema. Cherished grandfather of Brendan, Nathan and Ryan Ramaker; Katelyn, Kyle, Alyssa and Jayson Hoekema. Dear brother of Hugh (Jo Anne) Sales, James Sales, the late Richard Sr. (Sandra) Sales...

May 1, 2022

Mia M. Maro, age 17, beloved and precious daughter of Audrey Jorgensen. Loving sister of Moe and Mason. Dearest "daughter" and best friend of Linda Maro. Cherished granddaughter of David (Maryann) Jorgensen and Margaret (William) Jennings and Shadia Tayeh and the late Ismael Almaru. Dear niece of Linda Maro, Randa Almaru, Leland (Francesca) Jorgensen, and Emily Jennings. Much loved cousin...

April 30, 2022

JoAnne Dunkovich (Radulski) departed her loving family on April 30, 2022.

JoAnne was born in Chicago to Anna and Anthony Radulski on May 29, 1947.

Beloved wife of 49 years to her husband Kenneth; loving mother of Kirestan (Daniel) Perczynski and Michael; doting grandmother of Corrine Anne, Danielle and Dymond; sister to Charles Radulski (Lorelei),...