Obituaries

July 12, 2021

Judith L. Adams, nee Wilson, age 69, loving mother of Aaron Pietruszka, Amy Botica and Arica (Tony) Guarino. Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Noah Botica; Evan and Gracie Guarino. Survived by sister Dale (Kent) Kramer and Richard Wilson. Loving friend of Doug Dykema. Fond aunt of nieces and nephews. Former wife of Steven Adams. Visitation Saturday, July 31, 2021 at...

July 11, 2021

Genevieve Mary O'Connell of Orland Park, Illinois passed away on July 11, 2021, surrounded by family and loved ones. Visitation Friday, July 16, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477, Tel: (708) 781-9212. Prayers Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by...

July 9, 2021

Eleanor J. Gilmore, nee Kuchek, beloved wife for 58 years to the late Harry L. Gilmore, Sr. (2009). Loving mother of Harry Jr. (Kathy), Patti (Rick) LaFond, and Glenn (Cindy Keen). Cherished grandmother of Louis (Cari) LaFond, Michelle Shockley, Brian (Libby A'hearn) Gilmore, Dr. Greg (Megan) Gilmore and Katie Gilmore. Dearest great-grandmother of Jaden, Amaya, Jacob, Hazel, Harper and Grayson....

July 6, 2021

Vincent Anthony Mullen, age 23, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away on July 6th, 2021. Beloved son of Patrick and Maria nee Lovergine. Loving brother of Michael (Megan), Katherine and Matthew. Cherished grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend of many.

Vincent was a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, Class of 2016, and Flashpoint/Columbia College Chicago, Class of...

July 6, 2021

Diane M. Costello (nee Gorski), age 70. Beloved wife of Mike for over 46 years. Loving mother of Jenny (P. Jay) Fortner, Tom (Irene) Costello, Becky (Tom) Heidegger and Mike (Dana) Costello. Dedicated grandmother of Mikey & Johnny Costello; Joey, Mikie & Mary Fortner and Maddie, Ellie, Evelyn & Ryan Heidegger. Devoted daughter of the late Ed and the late...

July 4, 2021

Alexander E. Brongel passed away on July 4, 2021. He is survived by his parents Alexander T and Lynn J and his sister, Elizabeth M.

Aged 50, Alex was born at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He truly loved his life and lived it fully to the ninth degree. A graduate of Tinley...

July 3, 2021

Clifford "Cliff" Sales passed away suddenly on July 3rd, 2021. Cherished Fiancé of Lynn Anderson. Devoted father of Brandon Anderson, Thomas, Zachary, Johnathon, and Brandon Sales. Loving Son of Margo Baffa. Loving Brother to William Sales. Preceded in death by his father, Daniel Sales and his grandparents Clifford(Jenny) Sales and Mary McDowell. Cliff was a proud man who loved...

July 1, 2021

Mr. Antonio Villarreal, 32 (suddenly), Sgt. U.S. Army National Guard, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Kabul, Afghanistan.  Late of Oswego, formerly of Chicago Heights.  Beloved son of Jose' and Rachel (nee Corona) Villarreal.  Cherished partner of Mirta.  Devoted father of Antonio and Evelyn.  Loving brother of Krystle (Sesar) Salvador, Ashley, Jose' Jr. and Priscilla.  Dearest grandson of the late...

July 1, 2021

Wanda L. Christenson , née Cumbee, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family at the age of 85. She joins the love of her life, her beloved husband, Oliver “Duke” Christenson, who passed away September 23, 2020. She was the loving mother of  Gerry Neill, Nancy (Mike) Hullinger, Donna (Brett) Zischke, Bernie (Stefani) Christenson, Brenda (Patrick) Keeley,...

June 27, 2021

Evelyn A. Venckus, nee Litviak, age 95, beloved wife for 50 years to Casimir. Preceded in death by her sisters, Ann Sutter and Frances Bellino; and her brothers, Joseph Jr., John, Jim, and Ed Litviak. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was also a loving God Mother. Visitation Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 2-6 PM. Funeral...

June 26, 2021

Mr. Kevin D. Montelpasse, 36 (suddenly) late of Protem, Arkansas. formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois. Beloved son of Vince (Gloria) and Clara Montelpasse (nee Thomason). Cherished grandson of Susan (late Vincent) Montelpasse. Loving brother of Vincent III and Wendi. Fond nephew and friend to many.  Visitation on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with prayer...

June 26, 2021

Elizabeth “Becky” Ernst nee Stephens of Tinley Park, age 81

Loving mother of Kathy (Terry) Sullivan, Dan (Tricia), and John (Colleen).

Dear Grammy of Brian, Dan, and Tim Sullivan, Nick (Holly), Brett, and Jordan Ernst

Dear sister of Patricia Kelly, the late Ken (Joyce) and the late Bill. Aunt of many

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June 26, 2021

Benjamin Dykstra, age 93, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Angeline “Ange” Dykstra, nee Stoit (2014). Loving father of William J. (Kathy), Jerrold (Pat), Benjamin Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), John (Deanne), James (Mary), and Beverly (Wayne) Thoren. Cherished grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 43, and great-great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Jerry Dykstra and the...

June 25, 2021

Carmine Caputo, Age 85. Born in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Italy on November 18, 1935. He was a hard working immigrant that became a proud U.S. citizen. Father of Anthony (Kimberly) Caputo, James Caputo, Pietro "Joe" (Sonja) Caputo. Grandfather of Gabriella, Zachary, Michael, Candis, Mark, Lauren, and Nick. Great-Grandfather to Clayton. Dear brother of Concetta (Antonio) Caputo, Angelina (Alfonso) Caputo, Vincenzo (Francesca)...

June 25, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Hutchison, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2021, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband for 55 years to Joan, nee Henrickson. Loving father of Roger (Sara) Hutchison and Mindy Hutchison. Cherished grandfather of Reese, Avery and Quinn. Dear brother of Nancy (late Mori) Anvari, Judy (late Roy) Scarbrough, Mary...

June 24, 2021

William "Bill" Speck, Jr., age 51, beloved companion and best friend for 22 years of JoAnn Peak. Loving father of Heather Michelle (fiancé Doug) and William III. Devoted son of the late William and Cynthia Speck. Cherished brother of Adrienne (Daniel) Mikulka, Audrey Marks, Alicia (Jim) Pagnusat, Anna (Bill) Malcolm, Robert Speck, Edward (Corrie) Speck and Thomas Speck. Much loved...

June 22, 2021

Thomas L. Heidegger, age 84, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to Beverley, nee Leebelt. Loving father of Lori Heidegger, Scott (Brad Dugan) Heidegger, Lynn (Mark) Baugh and Thomas (Rebecca) Heidegger. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Zachary, Madeline, Elizabeth, Evelyn and Ryan. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and nine brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces...

June 20, 2021

Matthew Charles Evers, age 34, beloved husband of Ivy Gootrad Evers. Loving future daddy of Parker Matthew Evers. Devoted and cherished son of David and Brenda (nee Gurganus) Evers. Loving brother of Michael and Mitchell. Dearest uncle of Elijah. Treasured grandson of Wilma Gurganus. Dear son-in-law of Peter and Linda Gootrad. Fond brother-in-law of Sara (Ryan) Greene and uncle of...

June 20, 2021

Frank M. Scaglione, age 78, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve, nee Lipinis (2008). Loving father of Lauren Scaglione, Lisa Scaglione, Anthony Scaglione and step-father of Lisa DeMatteo. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Jennette, Bridgette, Nicholas, Gianna, Destiny, Maddona, Eddie and Nicholas K. Dearest great-grandfather of Savannah, Bayleigh, Dominick and Zoey. Dear brother of the late Dolores...

June 17, 2021

Hermina F. Wigboldy, nee Huetter, age 82, beloved wife for 64 years to Ralph G. Wigboldy. Loving mother of Ralph Jr. (Julie) Wigboldy, Linda (Robert) Bulthuis, and Richard (Mary Alice) Wigboldy. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Teagan) Wigboldy, Breanna (Kevin) Ryan; Andrew (Jennifer) Bulthuis, Kenneth (Katherine) Bulthuis, Sherri (Joe) Cannonitto, and Amanda (Brad) Borgman; Morgan (Ethan) Craven, Brooke (Steven) Simkins, and...