Obituaries

August 9, 2021

Wanda Lee Riedlinger, nee Cape, age 88, beloved wife for 62 years to the late Charles V. "Chuck" Riedlinger (2018). Loving mother of Jackie (Bob) Kern and Karen (Richard) McCarthy. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Ken) Forsythe; Kevin McCarthy and Kelly (Andrew) Coney; Kim (Ross) Leslie, Tracey (Joe) Delucia and Matthew (Jessica) Kern. Dear sister of Donald Cape and the late...

August 8, 2021

Jay Dorn, age 95, WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Dorn, nee Visser (2005) and the late Helen Borgman Dorn, nee Drenth (2017). Loving father of Judi (Jerry) Haan, Jay C. (Cheryl), Jim (Jackie), and Jeff. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of three. Fond brother of the late Martin (late Grace) Dorn. Dear step-father of...

August 5, 2021

Frank L. Svara, age 88, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 58 years to the late Irene T., nee Lis (2014). Loving father of Terri (Michael) O'Donnell and Cynthia (Michael) Boyle. Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Jonathan (Flori), Shana, Matthew and Jeffrey. Dear brother of Ronald (Patricia) Svara and the late Lorraine (late Bruno) Seskauskas. Dearest uncle of many...

August 5, 2021

Stephen P. Maley, age 64, a 35-year resident and beloved member of the Bethshan family. Loving son of the late Jean (late Alvin) Decker. Dear step-brother of Marilyn (Duane) Cilke and Janice DeSanctis. Fond uncle of Ron, Cathie and Ryan and great-uncle to their children. Much loved nephew of Rae Herbert. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Steve was an...

August 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Frederick McNamara, age 95, World War II Marine Corp Veteran, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Helen McNamara for 71 years. Loving father of Robert (Evelyne), Marie, Laraine (Dan), Bill (Mari) and Michael (Kelly). Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Uncle and friend to many. Bob enjoyed...

August 3, 2021

Heather M. Blank, age 46, loving mother of Armon Davis. Beloved daughter of David Blank. Cherished sister of Duane (Amy) Blank. Dearest aunt of Josie, Jonas, Aria and Henry. Treasured niece of Christine Favorite. Dear cousin of Robert Favorite. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society are appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

August 3, 2021

Walter H. Schindler, Jr., age 87, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to the late Carolyne A. Schindler, nee Lentfer (2021). Beloved son of the late Walter and Clara (nee Jacobs) Schindler. Loving brother of the late Shirley Ann (late George) Moadush. Kind brother-in-law of Richard (Georjean) Lentfer and Frank (Ingeborg) Lentfer. Fond uncle of the late Pamela...

August 2, 2021

William R. "Billy" Manning, Jr., age 52, loving father of Melanie. Beloved son of Linda Manning and the late William Manning, Sr. Dear brother of Edward Manning and Lisa (Dan) Schultz. Cherished uncle of Lauren and David. Dearest nephew and cousin of many. Billy was a fantastic artist and loved music. Visitation Monday, September 13, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral...

August 1, 2021

James J. Joyce, age 82, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Judith, nee Witt. Loving father of James Jr. (Holly), Jeffery, David, Peter (Mary), and Kelly (Patrick) Matchen. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Ryan, Adam, Sophia, Aidan, Kyle, Connor, Sarah, Maggie, and Nathan. Dear brother of Thomas, Patricia Bruno, Joanne Rush and the late Lawrence and...

July 30, 2021

Eloise Carol Belcher passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021.

She was married to the late Roger Belcher. Her son Charles Anderson also predeceased Carol. She is survived her her children Carol Hernandez, Sharon (Bryan) Wiabel, Vicki Young, Jeanette (Robert) DeLude, and April (Carl) Sharp. Carol's sister the late Charlotte Vangilder preeasdeceased her, and Carol is survived...

July 30, 2021

Hennigan

Theresa Ann Hennigan “Pat” (nee Wiltgen) 92 of Lockport and formerly of Hickory Hills and Chicago, passed away Friday, July 30th in the comfort of her home. Beloved wife of the late Francis John for 54 years. Devoted mother of Eileen (Thomas) Roe, Kevin (Gayle) Hennigan, Doreen Hennigan, Kathleen (Paul) Koch, Michael (Linda) Hennigan, James (Juanita)...

July 30, 2021

Kathleen Ann Hopkins, 83, late of Tinley Park, at home. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Reilly.  Cherished wife of the late John D. Hopkins. Devoted life partner for 43 years to Robert J. Daly.  Devoted mother of John (Ann), Patricia, Theresa (Bob) McKay, the late James (Sylvia), the late Kathleen (late David), the late Mary Elizabeth...

July 29, 2021

Fennetta Stoub, nee Doornbos, age 97, beloved wife of the late William F. Stoub, Jr. (2015) and the late Sidney R. Kuiper (1999). Loving mother of Theresa (Leonard) Boer, the late Howard (Dorie) Kuiper and the late Barbara (Kenneth) Grimberg. Cherished grandmother of Randy (Eliana) Boer, Mike (Candy) Boer, Tom (Aubrey) Kuiper, Jerry (Tammy) Kuiper, Kevin (Tiffany) Grimberg and Laura...

July 28, 2021

Bruin -

Sean Michael Bruin, 51, of Homer Glen, and formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday afternoon, July 28, after a long and heroic battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of Tracee Marie Bruin (nee Reidy) for over 23 years. Devoted father of Mick, Conor, Danny, Luke,...

July 28, 2021

Marie G. McCarthy, late of Tinley Park, at the Strive Center for Rehabilitation on July 28th. Devoted mother of Brian, mother-in-law of Kelly Cascio (McCarthy). Loving grandmother of Fallyn.  Cherished sister of Lawrence "Larry" Johnson, Mary McCullough and William "Bill" Johnson. Loving sister-in-law of Marty Johnson. Dear aunt of Kevin McCullough, Robert McCullough, Mary Margaret McCullough, Kate Strauss, and...

July 26, 2021

Richard P. Allen, MBA, EA, ABA, AFSP, age 77, beloved husband of Joan Allen (Stanko) and the late Kathy Allen. Loving father of Christine (late Kenneth) McDonald, Kathy Jo Allen, Rich (Janessa) Allen and Tom (Elizabeth) Allen. Dear grandfather of Lexie McDonald, Kayla (Ashay) Briscoe and Kenneth Jr. (Mornessah) McDonald. Great-Grandfather of Makayla, Michael, Mason, Messiah, Jybrion, Mo'Kennus and Kenneth...

July 25, 2021

Roger A. Groen, Sr., age 87, beloved husband of the late Dolores A. Groen, nee Flim (2011). Loving father of Roger Jr. (Gretchen), Steven (Karen), John (Michelle), Michael (Jeannie), and the late James. Cherished grandfather of ten. Dearest great-grandfather of six. Long-time friend and companion of Pauline Bradford. Fond brother of the late Art and Don. Dear uncle of many...

July 22, 2021

Mrs. Bridget "Patsy" Minnich (nee Galvin), 85 of Tinley Park.  Beloved daughter of the late William and Sabina (nee Mullarkey) Galvin.  Cherished wife of the late Wilbert.  Devoted mother of Joe (Maureen), Kathy (Neil) Minnich-Meyer, Steve (Barb) and Bill (Linda).  Preceded in death by her siblings William (Noreen), Sabina (John) Kinney, Mary (Clark) Nicklow and Patrick (Kathy).  Loving grandmother...

July 21, 2021

Ruth Marie Bale, 90, late of Tinley Park, at home.  Devoted mother of Barb Frangella and the late Michael Finn.  Loving sister of Paul (Marty) Bakker, Richard (Helene) Bakker, Jerry (Joyce) Bakker, Gertrude (Joe) Rybak, Bernard (Jaci) Bakker and James (Sharon) Bakker.  Dearest grandmother of Juliann Frangella, Joseph Frangella and the late Richard.  Dearest great-grandmother of of Brittany Frangella. ...

July 20, 2021

Zachary Andrew Post, age 31, beloved and precious son of Scott and Sandy (nee Bruinius) Post. Loving brother of Sarah and Jacob. Cherished grandson of Bill and Micki Bruinius and the late Harold and Betty Post. Dear nephew of Ben Bruinius, Patti (Doug) Vaselakos, Pam (Tim) VanBaren, Ray (Julie) Bruinius and Jane (Dan) Bultema. Much loved cousin of Ben, Ashley,...