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Joseph Gallagher
December 23, 2020
Joseph J. "Joe" Gallagher, age 77, beloved husband for 54 years to Marge, nee Jespersen. Loving father of John (Monique) Gallagher and Greg (Michele James) Gallagher. Cherished grandfather of Patrick and Kellen. Brother of Maureen Gallagher. Joe received his B.S. from Illinois State University, his M.S. from Governor's State University and completed his post-graduate work at Drake University, Sangamon Sate,...
John Wiersema
December 22, 2020
John Sidney Wiersema, age 84, passed away December 22, 2020. He was the beloved husband for 64 years to Juanita, nee Buehler. Loving father of Gail (Dave) Meekma, Michael (Lisa) Wiersema and Kelly (Steve) Richman. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Dan) Yerks, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Meekma, Joshua (Melissa) Meekma, Matthew Wiersema, John Mark Wiersema, Michael Wiersema, Noelle Wiersema, Joseph Wiersema, Destiny Wiersema,...
Joseph Jolivette
December 20, 2020
Joseph J. "Joe" Jolivette, age 72, of Alsip, IL. Beloved husband for 45 years to Linda, nee Phillips. Loving father of Laura (Carl) Sulzen, Thomas (Cindy) Pacholski, and James (Karen) Jolivette. Cherished grandfather of Bryan, Luke Sulzen; Thomas, Ashley, Kylie Pacholski; Justin and Callan Jolivette. Dearest brother of Nancy Mulligan and Robert (Denise) Jolivette. Dear uncle of many nieces and...
Shereen Jurishi
December 20, 2020
Shereen Jurishi, age 34, suddenly passed away on December 20, 2020. Beloved daughter of Walid and the late Sherlynn Jurishi. Loving sister of Murad Jurishi and her twin Daniel (Frances) Jurishi. Dear aunt of Reyna, Joshua and Aya. Cherished granddaughter of Jewell "Judy" and the late Richard Etheridge. Dear friend of many. Services will be private. Burial private at Orland...
Richard Little
December 19, 2020
Richard G. Little, age 83, US Army Veteran. beloved husband for 38 years to Gloria, nee Bettenhausen. Loving father of Angela (Rudolph) Rossman, Renee McDaniel, Craig Little, and step-father of Pamela (John) Coyner-Bruno and Donald (Sandra) Coyner. Cherished grandfather of Dana, Alexandria, Joey, Ashley, Danielle, Brittany, and Brooke. Dearest great-grandfather of Kolton, Ethan, Haweo, Halia, Noeau, and Lilinoe. Dear brother...
George Reddel
December 19, 2020
George C. Reddel, age 93, US Army WWII Veteran, passed away on December 19, 2020. He was a beloved husband for 36 years to Grace B., nee Rietveld. Loving father of Kim (Jon) Dykstra, Scott (Sheri) Barbee and the late Richard Barbee. Cherished grandfather of Brad Dykstra, Abbie Dykstra, Mackenzie Dykstra, and Mandy Barbee, Adam Barbee, Nathan (Amanda) Barbee. Dearest...
Faith Bailey
December 18, 2020
Faith G. "Snookie" Bailey, nee Voss, age 86, beloved wife of the late James T. Bailey. Loving mother of Thomas Bailey and Timothy (Elizabeth) Bailey. Cherished grandmother of Abigail Bailey, Maggie Bailey, James Bailey, and Jayden Johnson. Devoted daughter of the late George and Evelyn Voss. Dear godmother of William Ehlors and Tammy Luchene Murray. Celebration of Life Service will...
Gloria Saffrahn
December 16, 2020
Gloria I. Saffrahn, age 81, nee Tumbula, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Hammond, Indiana. Loving mother of Michael (Jan) Saffrahn. Cherished grandmother of Allen and John. Dearest sister of Richard Tumbula. Fond sister-in-law of Kathyrn Tumbula. Dear aunt of Debra Hansen, Lisa Tumbula and the late Bryan Tumbula. Dear great-aunt of Lucy Hansen. Dear friend of many. Gloria...
Alice Lodewegen
December 15, 2020
Alice Lodewegen, nee Pruim, age 93, beloved wife of the late Henry J. Lodewegen (1982). Loving mother of Richard J. (Kathleen) Lodewegen, Sharon Lodewegen, Lloyd (Susan) Lodewegen and the late Judith (late Mike) McKinney and the late Phyllis (John) Meuris. Cherished grandmother of Larry (Sue) Neuhauser, Lori (Lou) Dombrowski, Stephanie Meuris, Lisa (Scott) Jacob, Jennifer (Derick) Hays, Andrea (Tom) Pleckham,...
Cynthia Barr
December 14, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Cynthia Marie Barr, lovingly known as Cindy, on December 14, 2020 at the age of 63, in her home surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Cynthia was born July 30, 1957 in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Survived by her loving sons Nicholas S. Anderson and Richard...
Mary Pat Foss
December 13, 2020
Mary Pat L. Foss, nee Lerschen, age 81, beloved wife of the late Robert Foss. Loving mother of Patti Matusz and Terri (Bob) Pinczes. Cherished grandmother of Bobby and Stephanie. Dear sister of James (Barbara) Lerschen. Dearest aunt of John Lerschen. Fond cousin of many. Mary Pat was a dedicated physical education teacher and coach, and lover of all sports,...
Mary Ann Frederick
December 12, 2020
Mary Ann Frederick, nee Magiera, age 73, beloved wife for 46 years to John. Loving mother of Pamela (Robert) Cedeno, Paul (Sandra) Frederick, and Michael Frederick. Cherished grandmother of Abrianna, Gabriella; Justin, Tyler, and Thomas. Dearest sister of Frances (late Robert) Obiala. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel,...
Margaret Hoffman
December 12, 2020
Margaret Rose "Marge" Hoffman (nee Christ), age 83, passed away on December 12, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Clarence "Lefty" Hoffman (2015). Loving mother of Terry (Kelly) Hoffman, Vicky Hoffman Runcio, and David Hoffman. Cherished GMA of Tara Duggan, Carla, Alyssa and Kyra (Tyler Meyer, fiance) Hoffman, Thomas (Tiffany) McCullagh, Jennifer (Jason)...
Timmy Edburg
December 12, 2020
Timmy L. Edburg, age 56, loving father of Scott (Marissa) Edburg and Amber Edburg. Cherished grandfather of John Owen Edburg. Devoted son of Geraldine (and the late William) Tozzi and the late Elmer Edburg. Dearest brother of Debbie (late Edward) Schmit, Joyce (Tom) Lepczynski and the late Elmer and the late Michael. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Robert Provancal
December 10, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Provancal, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 20 years and best friend for 45 years to Arlene, nee Czaja. Loving father of Debbie Hwang, Patti (David) Sorg, Jimmy (Barb) Provancal, John (late Kathy) Provancal, Michelle (Mike) Tuxbury and the late Vicky Cozart, Robert "Corky" (Carol) Provancal, Frank "Buster" (Annette) Provancal and bonus dad...
Charlene Piatkiewicz Mueller
December 10, 2020
Charlene (Piatkiewicz) Mueller, nee Schultz, age 83, loving mother of Christine (Richard) Compton, Frank (Laura) Piatkiewicz, Timothy (Amy) Piatkiewicz, and the late Robert Piatkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Ed) Sarsfield, Steven (Cristy) Kozar, Courtney Compton and Richard Compton, Jr.; Brandon Piatkiewicz; Frank Piatkiewicz, Jr.; Michael, Bryan, and Aila Piatkiewicz. Dearest great-grandmother of Edward, Charlotte, and Lenamarie. Fond sister of Joyce...
Jane Prosapio
December 8, 2020
Jane B. Prosapio, nee Gatrelle, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 43 years to the late John A. Prosapio (2005). Loving mother of Janelle (late Pete) Darge, Martha Hughes, Ann (Harlan) Ekhart-Gates and John (Jean) Brown. Cherished grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 22, and...
Robert Wagner
December 7, 2020
Robert Peter Wagner, age 78, U.S. Armed Forces Veteran passed away on December 7, 2020 at home. Loving Single-father of Michelle (Vytautas) Wagner-Lapenas. Cherished grandfather of Raymond, Samuel and James. Dearest brother of Gertrude (Godmother) Radistits, Helen (Arthur) Kuh, sister-in-law Anneliese Wagner, Mildred Willis, Barbra (Alan) Hess, Susan (Joseph) Ulidriks, Mary (George) Purpura. Godfather of Janet and Linda. Fond cousin....
Robert Green
December 3, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Green, age 83, of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 51 years to the late Joyce M. Green, nee Sullivan (2010). Loving father of Steven (Sandra) Green and Michael (Donna) Green. Proud grandfather of Robert (Angela), Andrew, Amanda, Joseph and Grace. Dear brother of the late Patricia (late Thomas) Milligan. Fond brother-in-law of Dolores (John) Frambes. Dearest...
Linda Ahnger
December 2, 2020
Linda E. Ahnger, nee Blomquist, age 78, beloved wife for 57 years to Jerry. Loving mother of Cindy (Bill) Beaumont and Rick (Janet Hobson) Ahnger. Cherished grandmother of Bill Jr. (Emily) Beaumont, Brittani Beaumont, Satchel Hobson and Iris Ahnger. Dearest great-grandmother of Eloise and Liam. Dear sister of the late Janet (Jim) Kunst. Fond sister-in-law of Sandy Potts and Judy...
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