Obituaries

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),...

February 26, 2022

Florence M. Smyth, nee Burke, age 91, beloved wife for 69 years to Edward P. Smyth. Loving mother of Patti (Matt) Parker, Cindy (Tom Pepper) Smyth, Donna (Bill) Ruzich, Marjie (Mike) Murphy and Ed Smyth. Cherished grandmother of Bill, Natalie, and Eva; Megan, Samantha, Tiffany, and Rebecca; Kate, Michael, and Courtney. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Preceded in death by her...

February 25, 2022

Mr. Edward J. Matushek Jr, 91, at Palos Hospital.  Retired U.S.P.S. 33 years.  Beloved son of his late parents Edward Sr. and Stella (nee Bek).  Cherished husband of Phyllis (nee Roseto).  Devoted father of the late Edward III (Alisa), Lynn (Robert) Kuntz and Mary (Paul) Herbert.  Loving brother of the late Katherine (the late Bob) LaRocca.  Dearest grandfather of ...

February 24, 2022

Louis P. Ouwerkerk, age 90, beloved husband for 59 years to Erling, nee Van Meeteren. Loving father of Ragnar (Kimberly) Ouwerkerk and Desiree (Richard) Overzet. Cherished Opa of Danielle Overzet, Richard (Kortney) Overzet, Breanna Overzet, Nicolaas Ouwerkerk, Tiffany (Matthew) Boss, Makayla Ouwerkerk and Jaden Ouwerkerk. Dearest Great-Opa of Grayden Overzet and Coleson Overzet. Dear brother of the late Simone of...

February 23, 2022

Annamarie Teoro, age 58, loving mother of Thomas (Sydney, nee Schroeder) Mackey. Devoted daughter of the late Michael and Bernice (nee Staszak) Teoro. Dear sister of Daniel (late Loretta) Teoro and Michael (Kim) Teoro. Cherished aunt of Samantha (Nicholas) Zimmerman, Hannah Teoro and Michael Teoro. Dearest great-aunt of Evelyn Zimmerman. Treasured cousin of many. Cat grandmother of Penny, Sully and...

February 23, 2022

Jean Sinclair, 72, wife of Gary M. Sinclair, of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, February 23 2022. Jean was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1949 to John and Bernice Hoekstra. As a child, she was a bright student whose mother insisted that she attend college to pursue her academic goals. Jean went to Trinity Christian College where she took every...

February 22, 2022

Gregory Dale Reed passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home. Greg was the son of Dale Joseph Reed and Marlena J. Reed; and brother of Kathleen Cromley. Greg lived with his wife Avilia Reed and four children: Genevieve (26), Austin (23), Bianca (20), and Alyssa (16). Greg cared very much about everyone around him, Extending a helping...

February 21, 2022

Raymond P. Dering, age 98, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 74 years to Jean, nee Prince. Loving father of Barbara (Tom) Miles. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Becky) Tomasek. Dearest great-grandfather of Grant. Survived by his brother Roger Dering and preceded in death by sisters, Aldena Osika, Marilyn Schultz, Joan Mielke, Emily Williams, and his brother Ben. Dear uncle...

February 20, 2022

Samuel D. Duran, 41, late of Alsip.  Beloved son of Lucio and Maria (nee Zamarron) Duran.  Loving brother of Damaris Lopez and Denise (Enrique) Zamora.  Dearest grandson of Domitila Zamarron Reyes.  Fond uncle of William Zamora, Angelina Zamora, Samuel Lopez, Daniela Lopez and Enrique Zamora.  Samuel was a very happy and humble man with a contagious laugh.  His friends...

February 20, 2022

Patricia L. "Patty" Herman, nee Guariniello, age 67, beloved wife for 31 years to Daniel Herman. Loving mother of Meghan. Fond daughter of the late Albert and Patricia. Dear sister of the late Thomas. Patty was a passionate fan of our Chicago sports teams. She was also known to be lucky at playing the slot machines in Las Vegas. Cremation...

February 20, 2022

Jeff Tytel, 65, died February 20, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 31, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to Lawrence Titlebaum and Florence (Deitch) Titlebaum. He was the beloved husband to Martha Sue Tytel, devoted father of Matthew Tytel (Adrienne Epstein) and Max Tytel, loving stepfather to Andrea and Jamie Thompson, Claire and Denis...