Obituaries

December 8, 2021

Judith A. "Judi" Peotter, nee Vrbsky, age 77, beloved wife for 53 years to Allan D. "Al" Peotter. Loving mother of Kimberly (Ed) Posega and Tracey Lynn. Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Riley and Shayla. Dearest sister of Christine Schmidt. Dear sister-in-law of Janet (Jeb) Bing. Much loved aunt of Kerry Little, Christopher Bing and Jenny Brewer. Her family, her home,...

December 7, 2021

Panagiotis Telemachos Tritsarolis March 3 ,1947 – December 7, 2021

Visitation for Mr. Tritsarolis will be held on Wednesday December 15, from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm at the Maher Funeral Home, 17101 71st Ave Tinley Park Il 60477 (1 Block East of Harlem Avenue on 171st Street).

His final resting place will be near his...

December 7, 2021

Judith A. Kamp, nee Schurman, age 83, beloved wife for 59 years to the late Peter W. Kamp (2019). Loving mother of Steve (Amy) Kamp, Paul (Nancy) Kamp, Ellen Kamp and Jim (Unsoo) Kamp. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Rebekah, and Ashura; Madison, Angela, and Anthony. Dearest great-grandmother of Austyn. Preceded in death by her sisters Everdean Laninga, Ethel Bruinius, Marian...

December 6, 2021

Howard L. Shong, Jr., age 61, beloved husband for 41 years to Cynthia, nee Hester. Loving father of Christy Shong, Robert (Tara) Shong, and Michael Shong. Cherished grandfather of Charlie and James. Dear brother of Suzan (late Rickey) Klimek, Patricia (John) Murray, Ronald (Michelle) Shong, Debra (Mark) Brown, Daniel (Joanna) Shong, and the late Clarice Banghart. Dear uncle of many...

December 5, 2021

Mary Frances Faul (nee Broad) 76, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Oak Lawn, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved daughter of the late James and late Frances Broad; Cherished wife of Nick; devoted mother of Nick (Amber) and Jim (Lacey); loving sister of Jim (Mary) Broad and Betty (the late Ralph) Rosignolo; dearest grandmother of Declan,...

December 5, 2021

David C. Carlson, Sr., age 86, US Air Force Reserves, beloved husband for 53 years to the late Marianne "Sis", nee Wold (2020). Loving father of David Jr. (Janet) Carlson. Cherished grandfather "Papa" of Christopher (Vicki) Pinski and Abbey (Mike Tabor) Carlson. Dearest great-grandfather of Nathaniel Jack Pinski. Dear brother of Nancy Behrens and Ruth Reinick. Fond brother-in-law of Gilbert...

December 3, 2021

Michael D. Blonda, age 79, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Blonda, nee Walker. Father of Stephen and the late James. Loving step-father of Debra Mariner, and the late Denise Precin, Michael LeHocky, and Gina LeHocky. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather many. Dear brother of Richard (Dorothy) Blonda and William (Linda) Blonda. Dearest uncle of Janette Chapman. He loved...

December 1, 2021

Mr. Bradley Bennett, 71, late of Tinley Park passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 1st, 2021.  Cherished husband of the late Joanne (nee Johnson).  Devoted father of Jennifer (Jeff), Brian, Jeffrey (Amy), Jason (Kelsey) and Laura (Scott).  Loving brother of David (Patti), William (Betty), the late Holly, Brian (Shirley) and Lynn (Richard) Fellers.  Dearest...

December 1, 2021

Isabella A. Cernick, age 93, nee Fontana, beloved wife for 65 years to the late John A. Cernick (2017). Loving mother of Paula (Guido) Di Domenico, John (Pam) Cernick and Marguerite Crudo. Cherished grandmother of Anthony (Jeanne) Di Domenico, Melissa (Mike) Seper, Paula (Paul) Zolper, Valerie Crudo, Joe Crudo and Vincent (Kadie) Crudo. Dearest great-grandmother of Guido, Luca, Enzo, Dominic,...

November 28, 2021

Richard William Supinski, age 58, passed away on November 28, 2021. A Tinley Park resident, Richard loved Nascar and all kinds and types of cuisine.

Beloved Son of the Late Lucian Supinski and Sandra nee Livingston Supinski. Loving Brother of Chris (Don) Teason, Gary (Sharon) Supinski, and Jeanette Supinski. Fond Uncle of Stephanie, John (Sarah), and Randall...

November 26, 2021

Mrs. Darlene Brennan, age 90, at home with her family at her bedside. Late of Tinley Park, after an illness. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ella Eggimann. Cherished wife of the late Howard T. Brennan. Devoted Mother of Michael (Elizabeth), Mark (Renee), Jonathon (Anita), Theresa (Gary) Koleczek, Stephen (Paul), Kevin (Teresa), and Adam (Jonelle) Brennan.

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November 26, 2021

Lois Matthuis, nee Lubben, age 86, beloved wife for 62 years to the late John A. Matthuis (2017). Loving mother of Kim (Dave) Siegers, Terry (Lori) Matthuis, Shawn (Donna) Matthuis and Lani Matthuis. Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Dani), Ryan (Cari), John (Chelsey), Kelly (A.J.); Mandi (Kyle), Bret (Amanda), Katie (Adam); Sean (Melissa), Summer (Clark), Cheyenne (Jaycob); Autumn, Haven and Avery....

November 26, 2021

Daniel J. "Dan" De Leeuw, age 38, beloved son of Jean (nee Schutt) and the late Dwight J. De Leeuw (2020). Loving brother of Renee De Leeuw and Catherine De Leeuw. Cherished uncle of Dominic. Dearest nephew of John (Barb) Schutt and Ray (Laura) Schutt. Dan was a former student at Elim Christian School. He played volleyball for the 2003...

November 25, 2021

Marlene R. Michalak, 79, late of Blue Island, formerly of Marquette Park, after an illness.  Loving Daughter of the late Caesar and Marjoie Chap. Devoted mother of Henry "Butch" (Maureen) Bianco and Dana (Scott) Kistler.  Loving sister of Lorrie and Linnea.  Dearest grandmother of Henry, Ashley (Andrew) Haehnlein, Michael, Alaina, Olivia, Logan and Makenzie. Dearest great-grandmother of A.J.  Fond...

November 25, 2021

Siebe C. Sluis, age 79, beloved husband for 55 years to Karen, nee Dykstra. Loving father of James (Carolyn) and Michael (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Cassandra, Victoria, Joshua, Michael and the late Jennifer. Preceded in death by his siblings, Joost "Joe" Sluis, Evelyn Pruim, Bonnie Venhuizen, Wilma Den Dulk, and John Sluis. Fond brother-in-law of William Dykstra, John Dykstra, and...

November 24, 2021

Eugene E. "Gene" Vose, age 89, US Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Ruth, nee Nelson. Loving father of Lisa Hotwagner. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Kito) Weaver, Lauren (Bo) Krieder, Nicholas, Mercedes, Stephen, and Dominick Hotwagner. Dearest great-grandfather of Makenzie, Alli, Cristian, Chanelle, Jayden, Jordan, Jace, Gianna, and Izaiah. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, December...

November 23, 2021

Lois Jean Cermak, nee Story, age 77, beloved wife for 48 years to George J. Cermak. Loving mother of the late George L. Cermak (2001). Dear sister of Leslie J. Story and sister-in-law of Louise M. Story. Also, fond sister-in-law of Dick (late Marilyn) Cermak. Cherished aunt of Robert K. (Susana) Story, Karyn Grimes, Paul (Regina) Story, Fran (Sharon) Cermak,...

November 23, 2021

Thomas J. Hassel, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Charlene F. Hassel, nee Drogosz (November 7, 2021) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 23, 2021. Loving father of Karen, Ken (Chriss), and Dianne (Jim) Hensel. Cherished grandfather of William, Andrew, and Daniel Hensel; Rebecca and Thomas Hassel. Dear...

November 21, 2021

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Nagel, nee Chartrand, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Howard J. Nagel (1999). Loving mother of Howard G. (Mary), Diane Healy, Deborah Malkinson, Paul (Susan), and Daniel. Cherished grandmother of Teresa (David) McMasters, Matthew (Caitlin) Nagel, Bradley (Dana) Nagel, Cara Melvin, Phillip...

November 20, 2021

Zelma R. Meyer, nee Drain, age 83, wife of the late William Meyer. Loving mother of Cheryl (George) Evangelopoulos and Ronald Jackson. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Andriana and George. Dear sister of the late Carolyn Trenkenschuh. Fond aunt of the late David Trenkenschuh and the late Gelene Vickers. Visitation Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon with...