Obituaries

January 12, 2022

Edward Meyer, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. The youngest son of the late William and Nelle (Folkerts) Meyer, he is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jeannette (nee Wilkinson), five children, William (Gale) Meyer, Edward Jr. (Luann) Meyer, Debra (William) Davids, Patti (Kurt) Giesler, and the late Christopher...

January 11, 2022

Mrs. Laurelyn Pelke (nee Freix), 73, after an illness.  Cherished daughter of the late Charles and Bette Louise. Beloved wife of Herbert "Ron" Pelke.  Loving mother of Ronald (Donna), the late Kristin, Heidi (Thomas) and Michael.  Devoted sister of  Greg (Kathy), Roxanne, Steve (the late Sandy) and Lana.  Fond Grandmother of Justin Pelke.  She had a deep faith in...

January 11, 2022

Ann Chilton, nee Ayanoglou, age 103, beloved wife of the late Charles Chilton. Loving sister of Olga Bessis and the late Dorothy Gombis and the late Theodore Ayanoglou. Dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and great-great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ann obtained a Masters Degree in Music from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She taught Music in a small college...

January 10, 2022

Gene Sinclair, age 94, WWII US Army Veteran, passed away January 10, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Betty, nee Yancy. Loving companion of Margaret D. Weber. Loving father of Craig (Beth) Sinclair, Kristy (Terry) Jozwik, and Kirk (Sharon) Sinclair. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Tricia) Sinclair, Jeremiah (Brooke Smith) Sinclair, Jessica (fiancé Patrick Streeter) Jozwik, and Rachel Jozwik. Dearest great-grandfather...

January 9, 2022

Phyllis J. Young, nee Prince, age 93, beloved wife of the late Eugene (2007). Loving mother of Karen (Michael) Burke, Thomas (Judy) Young, Kenneth (Paulette) Young, and Timothy (Amarylis) Young. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Patrick) Murray, Jim (Pam) Burke, Kristen Gavin, Aimee (Jeff) Hupfer, Heather (John) Tumbarelli, Michael Young, Ken Young Jr., Nick (Niki) Young, Kevin Young, Caroline Young, and...

January 9, 2022

Linda S. Ostrowski, nee Koran, age 71, beloved wife of the late Jerome (2009). Loving mother of Kimberly (Kenneth) Barry, Debra Ostrowski, Christopher (Donna) Ostrowski, and Kenneth (Kelly) Ostrowski. Cherished grandmother of Jon Barry, Tim (Karolyne) Barry, Matt Barry, Devin Ostrowski, Miranda Ostrowski, and Annie Ostrowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Olivia Barry. Preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Mayer and...

January 9, 2022

Stephen A. "Steve" Scully, age 62, beloved husband and soul mate for 35 years to Gillian, nee Wallace. Loving Dad of Amanda (Matthew) Boyer, Angela (Aaron Gieser) Scully, and Jack (Ashley) Scully. Cherished Grandpa of Nathan and Luke. Devoted Son of the late Harold and Mary Ellen Scully. Dear Brother of Dennis (Joanne) Scully, Michael (Barbara) Scully, Timothy (Sara) Scully,...

January 9, 2022

Deanna C. Beemsterboer, nee Partoll, age 65, beloved wife of Gino Tiberi. Loving mother of Beau (Ugne) Beemsterboer, Simon (Jill) Beemsterboer, Ross (Danielle) Beemsterboer, and Nick (Stephanie) Tiberi. Cherished grandmother of Linas, Izabele, Penelope, Emma, Capri, Gino, and Thomas. Former wife and friend of Steven Beemsterboer. Devoted daughter of the late John and Deanna Partoll. Dear sister of Joseph (Heather),...

January 8, 2022

Claire Stapleton March 12, 1943 – January 8, 2022

Memorial Visitation will take place Friday January 14 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Maher funeral home 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Illinois 60477 (1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street). Memorial Christian Service to begin at 7:00 PM.

***The Reidy/Stapleton families are...

January 8, 2022

Patricia Elizabeth Buckley

Beloved mother of Jack and James Daugherty. Beloved Grandmother of Meaghan, Ryan and Gia. Theatre and music were her passions and she shared her love for both with all who knew her.  She was loved greatly.  Entered Heaven January 8, 2022, and was greeted by her parents and Bud Daugherty & Lorraine Morgan.

January 7, 2022

Nancy J. Koedyker, nee Gorter, age 69, loving mother of Allison (Michael) Allen, Matthew (Valerie) Koedyker, and Timothy (Melinda) Koedyker. Cherished grandmother of Marissa, Alicia, Tyler, Makayla, Ethan, Rylyn, and "Grandma Nancy" to many others. Devoted daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Gorter. Dear sister of Cynthia (Dave) Groenendal, Barbara (Jerry) Pond, and the late Shirley (Jerry) Vos. Dearest...

January 6, 2022

Robert A. "Bob" Bruinius, age 86, passed away January 6, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years to Carol, nee Meyer. Loving father of Donna (Jerry) Deckinga, Douglas (Dawn) Bruinius and the late Debra (John Jr.) Stoub. Cherished grandfather of Steven (Kelly) Deckinga, Sara (Kurt) Vellekoop, Scott Deckinga; William Stoub, Thomas (Terra) Stoub; and Kari (Steven) Dell. Dearest great-grandfather of Evan...

January 6, 2022

Norma L. Jacobsen, nee Thompsen, age 98, beloved wife of the late James Jacobsen and the late Al Olsen. Dear sister of Jeanne Frey and the late Irene Galbraith and the late Ron Thompsen. Dearest aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Norma played the organ and piano for many years at her church. She enjoyed staying in...

January 5, 2022

Christopher Franciskovich, 31, late of Evergreen Park. Beloved son of Anthony and Christine (nee Mann).  Loving brother of Anthony (Becky), Nicholas (Annie), Amy and Anthony (Mary).  Fond uncle of Sidney, Madison, Nicholas, Brooke, Casey, Patrick, Aidan and Lincoln.  Visitation Monday January 10th from 3-8pm, with chapel prayers at 7pm.  Interment private.

January 3, 2022

Patrick passed away suddenly. Proud Member of Operating Engineers Local 150.

Beloved son of Kathleen (nee O'Connell) Dalton (Brendan) and the late Jimmy Dalton.

Brother of Kevin, the late Seamus, Geraldine (Steven), Caroline Thomas Kiely.

Fond Uncle of Kaitline, KellyRose, Callum, Michaela, Jimmy, Tommy, and Nicole.

Will be remembered fondly by...

January 3, 2022

Mr. David Buikema, 61, suddenly, at home. Beloved son of his late parents, Henry and Anna (nee Wangrin).  Loving brother of Henry (Linn) and Steven (Joy).  Dearest nephew of Eleanor Wangrin.  Fond friend of many.  He worked as a computer systems analyst, and took a great interest in astronomy.  Memorial service July 10th, 12-5 pm.  Private family interment July...

January 3, 2022

Thomas Wayne Carroll, age 79, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Loving father of Christine (Isreal) Muniz, Amy (Russell) Laraviere and Kelly (Jeff) Lister. Cherished grandfather of David Carroll, Daniel (Hayley) Carroll, Andrew Muniz, Abigail (Tony) Hernandez; Katie (Kenny) Parker, Russell Laraviere, Jr., Stephanie (Jacques) Shafer; Jeffrey (Abby) Lister, Jr., Megan Lister, Sarah Lister...

January 2, 2022

Helen S. Drong, nee Rock, age 90, beloved wife of Clarence Drong. Loving mother of Mark (Lauren) Drong, Pamela (Rick) Wolf, and Sandra (Merrill) Healy. Cherished grandmother of Merrill Healy, Ashley (Matt) Raisutis, Jackie (Mike) Johnson, the late Meagan Wolf, Ricky Wolf, and Lexi Wolf. Dearest great-grandmother of Matty, Logan, Aubrey Raisutis with one on the way and Daniel Johnson...

December 31, 2021

Lambert "Butch" Greendyke, age 79, went to be at home with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband for 57 years to Janet, nee Vander Wagen. Loving father of Donna (Steven) Workman and Ronald (Krista) Greendyke. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Chase) Deaton, Jaclyn (Chaz) Schutt, Jonathan Workman and...

December 30, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Kuiper, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Bob was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Pessman) Kuiper for 56 years. A wonderful father to Dean, Dwayne (Deb), Darrell (Kim) and Dawn Lyle. A cherished grandfather to Megan (Jesus) Bustamente, Melissa (Gabe) Doran, Natalie (Matt) Eriole, Rebecca Kuiper, Olivia (Cody)...