Obituaries

August 19, 2021

John L. Roon, age 92, beloved husband of the late Laverne M. Roon, nee Prince (2001) and the late Pauline Roon, nee Horneman (2011). Loving father of Randy (Charleen) Roon, Lynda (Gene) Irons, Rodney "Bruce" (Carole) Roon, Brad (Landa) Roon, Michelle (late Dave) Klinger, Lori (John) Voss, Kevin (Linda) Roon and the late Bryan (Kathy) Roon. Cherished grandfather of 14....

August 19, 2021

Roy A. Cotterman, age 68, passed away on August 19, 2021. Loving father of Erika Cotterman and Emily Cotterman. Former husband for 42 years to Gail Cotterman, nee Yeates. Dear brother of Nancy (Carl) Larson. Dear uncle of Laura Larson and Jeff Larson. Much loved by all the Yeates family, colleagues, neighbors and friends. Dedicated employee and sales professional at...

August 13, 2021

Brandon R. Minetti, age 43, beloved husband for 18 years to Kristyn Minetti, nee Fischer. Loving father of Austin, Gianna, Ryder and Maverick. Devoted son of Mike and Tina (nee Miller) Minetti. Dear brother of Michael (Gina) Minetti, Seith (Tati) Minetti and Celena (Drew) DeYoung. Kind son-in-law of Harold and Carrie (nee Sevenberg) Fischer. Fond brother-in-law of Erin (Brian) Tracy,...

August 11, 2021

Susan M Ciastko

1950-2021

(Née Zeisel)

Passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Loving wife of Robert. Loving mother of Lynn Anderson, Rebecca, Katherine Cuthbert (Jack), Gregory, and Jennifer Lundstrom. Beloved Nana of Brandon Anderson. Preceded in death by father Adolph Zeisel, mother Pauline Zeisel, brother Leo Zeisel (Bunny), and son in law,...

August 11, 2021

Karen B. Decker, nee Ericks, age 76, beloved wife for 57 years to Clarence "Butch" Decker. Loving mother of Dr. Steven (Donna) Decker and Valerie (Daniel) Ridder. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (James) Leiter, Kyle Ridder, Julie (Joseph) Osiecki, Alexa Decker and Trevor Decker. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah, Adam, Lily and two more great-granddaughters on the way. Preceded in death by...

August 11, 2021

Marie Fischer, nee Kamp, age 92, beloved wife of the late John Fischer, Jr. (1996). Loving mother of Joanne (late Dave) DeHaan, John A. (Marge) Fischer, Cheryl (Richard) Dykstra, Dale (Lori) Fischer, Harold (Carrie) Fischer and Janice (Andy) Lang. Cherished grandmother of Dave (Jane) DeHaan, Steve (Kimberly) DeHaan, Dan (Stacy) DeHaan, Mark (Christie) DeHaan, Megan (Chris) Carl, John (fianceé Natalie)...

August 11, 2021

Beverly J. Ebenroth, nee Ankeny, age 77, formerly of Berwyn, IL for 30 years, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife for 56 years to Lawrence Ebenroth. Loving mother of Nancy (Donnald) Hamrin and Nathan Ebenroth. Cherished grandmother of Madison, Carter, Harrison, and Lincoln. Dear sister of Penny (late Bob) Laskey and Nancy (late Keno) Leigh. Dearest aunt of many...

August 9, 2021

Sheri J. Bergstrand, age 58, beloved daughter of Pearl (nee Figura) and the late Edwin Bergstrand (2008). Loving sister of Scott (Gayle) Bergstrand. Cherished aunt of Brittany (Brock) Krushlucki and Andrew. Also survived by her aunt Pauline Polum and her uncle John Bergstrand. Visitation Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 3 - 8 p.m. at Christian Hills Church, 9001 W. 159th...

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...