Obituaries

September 6, 2021

Robert Alan Ettema, Sr., “Bob”, age 84, of Frankfort, IL passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021. Beloved husband to Carol (nee Sasveld) for 61 years. Loving father of Susan (Brady) Webster, Kathy (Ed) Sinwelski, Robert Jr. (Laura) Ettema, and the late Ellen (Roger) Dykstra. Cherished grandpa of Joshua (Mary Beth) Meyer, Sarah Meyer, Adam (fiancée -Candace Kay) Meyer, Jacob...

September 5, 2021

Frank G. Toczek, age 80, beloved husband for 35 years to Diane, nee Schneider, and to the late Barbara, nee Banaszak. Loving father of Marilyn (Chuck) Allen, Dawn (Raheen) Williams, Patricia (Alex Smith) Quinn, Lisa Quinn, David (Rachel) Toczek and the late Frankie Toczek III. Cherished grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 10. Devoted son of the late Frank Sr....

September 3, 2021

Jack T. Hackenbroch, age 79, beloved husband of 48 years to Catherine Hackenbroch, nee Novicky (2020). Loving brother of the late JoAnn (late Robert) Sears. Sherri, Brandie, Jackie and Heather were dedicated caregivers to Jack and Catherine. Retired Chicago Public School teacher. Jack had a love for trains and was also a ham radio operator. Services are private. Express your...

September 2, 2021

Stephen L. Wikel, age 30. Survived by his parents Stephen B. Wikel and Kimberly (nee Talsma) Wikel, his sisters Gloria (David) Gozdal and Audrey (Jesse) Klaue, his nephew and nieces Colton, Mia, Charlotte and Norah, his grandparents Nellie Talsma and the late Bernard and Irene Wikel, his aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 2-6...

September 1, 2021

Mr. Mark A. Williams, age 52, late of Lockport, Il.  Loving husband of Gina (nee Sowinski).  Dear son of the late Darrell and Toy Williams.  Fond brother of Leann Williams and Jason Williams.  Mark worked as a mechanic for many auto dealerships and he especially enjoyed NASCAR and football.  Memorial visitation on Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2021 from 1:00pm until...

August 30, 2021

Geraldine A. "Geri" Rouson, nee Mohr, age 84, beloved wife for 66 years to Warren. Loving mother of Bryan Rouson and Cheryl Rouson. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Brittney, and Cody. Dearest great-grandmother of four. Fond sister of Rosemarie (Ronald) Spero. Visitation Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park IL from 9:30 a.m. until...

August 29, 2021

Lila Webb Putz died peacefully on August 29, 2021 after her feisty spirit kept her alive for 99 years and 8 months. Beloved wife of Alex who preceded her in death, proud mother of 11, grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 10. Lila grew up in Chicago with her parents, sister and brother. She told fantastic stories of her...

August 29, 2021

Lillian A. Baker, nee Sopczak, age 67, beloved wife for 47 years to Edmund Baker. Loving mother of Ed (Jessamyn) Baker and Christopher (Victoria) Baker. Cherished grandmother of Becca. Dear sister of Helen (Brian) Townsend. Retired after 10 years of service with Orland School District 135. Visitation Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel...

August 28, 2021

Susan Christine Padilla, nee Turnock, age 34, passed away after a courageous, three year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Rufino. Loving mother of Antonio. Cherished daughter of Jeanne (nee Minck) and the late Scott Turnock. Dearest sister of Steven (Selena) Turnock. Adored daughter-in-law of Jesus and Maria Padilla. Dear sister-in-law of Saul Padilla, Jessica (Eddie) Sandoval, and Claudia Padilla....

August 27, 2021

Briant J. Novicki, age 61, loving father of Joshua (Debbie) Novicki and Zach (Ashley) Novicki. Cherished grandfather of J.J. and Maddox Steven. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Patricia Novicki. Dearest brother of Joe (Judy) Novicki, Laura (Tom) Fitzgerald, Lynn (Bill) Seifert and Tricia (John) Brasen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend and former husband of the...

August 26, 2021

Devon Robert Reno     November 19, 1937  –  August 26, 2021

Visitation for Mr. Reno will take place Tuesday August 31stfrom 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue (1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street) Tinley Park Illinois 60477. Friends and family asked to meet Wednesday morning directly at The First...

August 26, 2021

Mr. Salvatore J. Milazzo, 72, late of Tinley park, formerly of Chicago on August 26.  Veteran US Army and proud active member of the V.F.W.  Beloved son of Joseph and Rose (née Dallio). Cherished husband of Linda (née Malinowski).  Devoted father of James (Kelly-Marie), Keith (Heidi) ,Michael and David (Kristy).  Loving brother of Angela Sadowski, Joseph Milazzo and Sandra...

August 26, 2021

Marvin A. Vis, age 97, WW II US Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 70 years to the late Pearl E. Vis, nee Bruinius (2017). Loving father of Sharon (Robert) Haas, Joan (William) Ooms and LuAnn Vis. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Haas, Amy Rutledge, Marcia Ooms, Rachel (Jeremy) Oosterhouse and Laura (Kyle) Stewart. Dearest great-grandfather of Jonathan, Alex, Leah, Asher, and...

August 23, 2021

Gene P. Perkins, age 69, beloved son of the late Robert and Dolores. Loving brother of Don (Sherron) Perkins, Judy Wright, and the late Dale (Chris) Perkins. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gene was a avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He will be missed by his many friends at the New Horizon Restaurant where he frequented often....

August 23, 2021

Walter K. "Wally" Sloan, age 59, survived by the love of his life, Lisa Garner. Also survived by his children, Kyle Elmer Garner and Victoria "Tori" Charlene Garner, his brothers Bob Sloan and Steve Sloan and his sisters Barb Koch and Margaret Sloan. Wally will also be missed by many other family and friends. Visitation Friday, August 27, 2021 at...

August 22, 2021

Melvin A. "Mel" Dokter, age 87, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 67 years to Margaret, nee Olgers. Loving father of Mark (Terri) Dokter, Marvin (Nancy) Dokter, Melissa (Cullen) Phillips, and Mike (Chris) Dokter. Cherished grandfather of Jessica (Peter) Clevering, Amanda Dokter, Samantha (Andrew) Kroese, Becki (Jason) Hoekstra, Alexa (Joel) Schut, Rachel Dokter, Graeff Phillips, Morgan (Alex) Gerst,...

August 22, 2021

George H. DeVries, age 80, went to his heavenly reward on August 22, 2021. Beloved husband of nearly 50 years to Beverly, nee VanderVeer. Loving father of Nancy DeVries, Kristie DeVries, Becky DeVries, Kimberly (Ed) Kawa, and George DeVries, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Eddie and Ellis Kawa. Dear brother of the late Adele DeVries. You may also know him by...

August 21, 2021

Michael J. Delgrosso, age 54, late of Frankfort, formerly of Highland Park, passed away at home on August 21st.  Loving husband of Stephanie (nee Bangs), and father of Matthew and Joshua.  Beloved son of the late Leo and Rena (nee Ponsi).  Dearest brother of Mark (Scott).  Michael was a dedicated family man who enjoyed time at the lake in...

August 21, 2021

William K. Gloodt, age 90, of Palos Park, IL, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Nancy Jean Gloodt, nee Pratt. Loving father of William K. Jr. (Caroline), Scott (late Lori) and John. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Denny, Sam, Holly, Julie and Thomas. Fond uncle of Jim (late), Bob, Pete, Jean, Heather,...

August 21, 2021

Tara Christine Assink, nee Stuursma, age 41, beloved wife for 17 years to Brian Assink. Loving mother of Austin, Hunter and Lexie. Precious daughter of John and Christine (nee Torrenga) Stuursma. Cherished sister of Jamie (Dan) Bulthuis and John Stuursma. Treasured daughter-in-law of Kimberly and the late Dean Assink. Much loved sister-in-law of Tara (Al) Ipema, Mark (Gina) Assink and...