Obituaries

February 11, 2022

Daniel A. "Danny" Bodencak, age 40, beloved husband of Laura C. McGrath. Loving father of Grace, Natalie, and Julia. Devoted son of Dan and Cyndi Bodencak. Dearest brother of Cheryl (Victor) Casco. Cherished uncle of Michael, Jessica, Victor Jr., and Reina. Dear son-in-law of Robert and Barbara McGrath. Fond brother-in-law of Sandy (Doug) Lecik, Renee (Dan) Santangelo and Melissa (Chris)...

February 10, 2022

Joseph J. Burian, age 98. Passed away February 10, 2022. Preceded in death by beloved wife Dorothy (nee McGregor), parents Anna and Edward Burian, brothers John, Edward, George, Charles and sisters Helen Garber and Anna Nowak. Cherished father of the late Joseph R. (Jannine) Burian, Jean (the late Ronald) Podborny and Kevin (Mary) Burian. Loving grandfather of Joseph Burian,...

February 9, 2022

Billy- Billiau-Bubba Gudaitis December 5, 1966 – February 9, 2022.

William Frank Gudaitis “Billy”- “Billiau”- “Bubba”, 55 of New Lenox and formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday evening February 9th with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Michele (nee Reis) for over 20 years. Proud and loving father of Devan and Addie Gudaitis. Loving...

February 9, 2022

Alfredo Martinez, age 58, loving father of Ilse Martinez (Ruben), Isabel Martinez (Marcelino) and Rolando Martinez. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Alice, Isaac, Ryan, Dylan, Lennox and Camila. Devoted son of Maria Hernandez and the late Fernando Martinez. Dear brother of Antonio Arrellin, Ramon Arrellin, Martin Martinez and Isidra Hernandez. Visitation Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd...

February 9, 2022

Ronald R. Spero, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for over 60 years to Rose Marie Spero, nee Mohr. Loving father of Scott (Susan) Spero and Susan (Dennis) Grove. Cherished grandfather of James (Candice) Molek, Tim Ohlerking and John (Tia) Spero. Dearest great-grandfather of James and Julianna. Dear brother of the late John. Memorial Service Saturday, February 12, 2022...

February 8, 2022

Diane Joyce Gill, age 60, beloved daughter of the late Sharon L. Davis and the late George W. Gill. Loving sister of Judy (Steve) LoFurno, Sandy (Joe) Milazzo and Bob (Kristy) Gill. Cherished aunt of Drew, Nick, Brooke; Erin (Luke) Tanis, Ryan Ragland; Joshua (Courtney) Gill, Tyler (Melanie) Gill, Alex (Gina) Gill and Zack (Paulina) Gill. Dear great-aunt of Layne,...

February 7, 2022

June Rose Liddle passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022. June was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Liddle Sr. She leaves behind son George Jr. (partner Janet), daughter Sandra, granddaughter Nicole (husband Steve), grandson Justin (mother Linda), brother James Hood and many nieces and nephews. June was born June 19,1937 to Josephine and Charles Hood. She...

February 4, 2022

Eugene J. Smaciarz, Korean War Veteran

Beloved husband of the Late Eleanor G. nee Bochenski

Loving father of Gene (Beth), Susan Duschene, Karen (Mark) Maloney, and David (Gina)

Cherished grandfather of Neil, Lisa, Chrissa, James, Nathan, Cristina, and Gerry

And great-grandfather of Jake, Layla, Elliana, Harper and Nora

Fond...

February 3, 2022

Dennis Lloyd Tibstra, age 90, of Leesburg, FL and Lac du Flambeau, WI, formally of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Marjorie Joyce Tibstra (née Botma). Loving father of Glenn Tibstra, Ruth Tibstra and Lee (Susan) Tibstra. Cherished grandfather of Jeanette (Mark) Prince, Carl Tibstra, Tiffany (Jake) Voss, Jake (Jessica) Tibstra. Great-grandfather of Jakob, Jensen,...

February 3, 2022

Connie (Gish) Evans, age 85, was born and raised in Quincy, IL, attended St. Rose grade school and Notre Dame High School. Connie moved to Chicago's south suburbs after marriage to late Robert Evans. A beloved Mother to her children Lynn, Dana (Richard) Rooda, and Carl. Daughter of the late John and Gertrude Gish, sister of the late Lovica (Ken)...

February 2, 2022

James F. "Jim" Highland, age 76, US Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 30 years to Linda Heyse-Highland. Loving father of Joshua (Karla) Highland, Micah (Tracy) Highland, and Jessica Highland. Cherished grandfather of Trevor, Audrey, Dahlia, Henry, Sloane, and Vivian. Dear brother of Roger (late Mary) Highland, David (Mary) Highland, and Pamela Melko. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews....

January 27, 2022

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Pamela Jean Katsivalis August 3, 1960 – January 27, 2022

Visitation will take place Thursday, February 3rd from 3PM to 8 PM at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (1 Block East of Harlem Ave on...

January 27, 2022

Beverly J. Buckley, nee Angelo, age 83, beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Christensen and the late William R. Buckley. Loving mother of Tad (Mai Yung) Christensen, Richard Christensen, and Judy Manning. Cherished grandmother of Billy, Paige, Bianca, Kelly, Katie, Jacob, and Cecelia. Dear sister of Jerry, Lorraine, Delores, and Linda. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

January 24, 2022

William G. "Bill" Eichmann, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 24, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years to Ruth, nee Kosche. Loving father of Judith Eichmann and Randall (Anita) Eichmann. Cherished grandfather of Randall Jr., Isabella and the late Salvatore. Dearest great-grandfather of Gianna. Fond brother of Mildred (late Erich) Pudwell and...

January 20, 2022

Charlotte D. Thompson, nee Sievers, age 85, beloved wife for 65 years to George R. Thompson. Loving mother of Pamela Berg, David (Diane) Thompson, Richard (Debbie) Thompson, Brian (Linda) Thompson, Audrey (Anthony) Krause, Michael (fianceé Allison) Thompson and Sherri Hattar. Cherished grandmother of Justin (Samantha) Thompson, Kevin (Alicia) Thompson, Daniel Thompson; Richard Thompson, Kaitlyn Thompson, Dominique Schneider Jacob Thompson, Tyler...

January 20, 2022

Frank J. Gurtowski, age 79, US Army Veteran, retired CPD. Beloved husband for 48 years to Nancy Gurtowski. Loving father of Anthony Falk, Joey Falk, and the late Robert Falk. Cherished grandfather of Robert (Kayla) Falk, Joseph Falk, and Nicholas Falk. Survived by two brothers and one sister. Preceded in death by one brother. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

January 20, 2022

Lisa Marie Parker, nee Davis, age 51, beloved wife for 25 years to Steve Parker. Loving mother of Emily and Jay. Devoted daughter of Dorothy and the late Leonard Davis. Dear sister of Lena (Frank) Motola, Leonard Jr. (Kristin) Davis and Lori (Eric) Swanson. Fond daughter-in-law of Patricia and the late John "Jay" Parker. Dear sister-in-law of Jeff (Sharon) Parker...

January 18, 2022

Rick A. Szczepaniak, age 56, at peace on January 18, 2022 following a long, courageous struggle with dementia. Beloved husband for 24 years to Sharon, nee Stump. Loving father of Anthony Szczepaniak. Dear brother of Mark (Erin) Szczepaniak and Debra Szczepaniak. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, April 8, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. with a Memorial Service...

January 18, 2022

Nancy Marie Ahlstedt, age 64, beloved daughter of Corrina Mae and the late Jack Ahlstedt. Loving sister of Laura (Peter) Dosen. Cherished aunt of Alex Dosen, Christopher (Maria) Dosen, and the late Nicholas Dosen. Dearest great-aunt of Nora Karen. Dear niece and cousin of several. Retired administrative assistant of School District 205. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, January...

January 17, 2022

Sharon P. Schwanbeck, nee Hinz, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Gary. Devoted daughter of the late Leonard and Ethel Hinz. Dear sister of Barbara (Ronald) Botica. Cherished aunt of Carolen (Thomas) Welch and Jacquelen (Nathan) Krupko. Sharon was retired from the Chicago Park District Pension Board with over 30 years...