Obituaries
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Betty Vander Meer
January 8, 2020
Betty R. Vander Meer, nee Pankey, age 91, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Howard Vander Meer (2015). Loving mother of Douglas (Judy), Wayne (Colette) and Kimberly (David) Pagel. Preceded in death by her son-in-law Thomas Tysse. Cherished grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great grandmother of two. Visitation at Christ Community Church, 13400 S. Bell Road,...
Gordon Sandstrom
January 7, 2020
Gordon W. Sandstrom, age 81, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 53 years to Mildred, nee Wheatley. Loving father of Stephen (Denise) Sandstrom and Julie Powers (John Yiakos). Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Brandon) DeGroot, Jacob Powers, Noah Powers and Rebekkah Sandstrom. Dear brother of the late Carolyn Bardwell. Gordon was a member of Village Evangelical Free Church in South Holland,...
Christopher Schutt
January 7, 2020
Christopher A. Schutt, age 34, beloved son of Robert and Barbara (nee Swaagman) Schutt. Loving brother of Sarah, Ryan, Justin, Jesse and Jasmine. Dear uncle of Destiny and Tobias. Much loved grandson of John and the late Joan Swaagman and Ann and the late John Schutt. Dearest nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Monday, January 13, 2020 from 3-8 p.m....
David Rozich
January 6, 2020
David J. Rozich, age 38, beloved son of David C. and Emma, (nee Bielawski) Rozich. Loving brother of Carolyn (Michael) Martello and Cynthia Rozich. Cherished uncle of Isabella, August and Dylan. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Visitation Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2-7 p.m. Funeral Monday, January 13, 2020, 9:45 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler...
Kenneth Westrom
January 6, 2020
Kenneth D. "Ken" Westrom, age 66, beloved husband for 45 years to Effie, nee Vander Wall. Loving father of Lisa (Nate) Forrest and Tina (Mike) Abbott. Cherished grandfather of Thomas Forrest, Dana Forrest, Bradley Abbott, Joshua Abbott and Jacob Abbott. Dear brother of Sherri (Mike) Kirincich, Annette (Ron) Ronning, and the late Dwight Westrom and Douglas (Rita) Westrom. Fond brother-in-law...
Gary Franzen
January 5, 2020
Gary F. Franzen, age 73, beloved husband for 32 years to Dodi (Van Deering). Loving father of William (Paula) Jacobson, Janine (Darryl) Witte, Christopher (Lauren) Franzen, and Neil Franzen. Cherished grandfather of Delaney Jacobson, Ella Jacobson, Andrew Witte, Jenna Witte, and Jake Franzen. Dear brother of Elizabeth (Robert) Unger and the late Terrence Franzen. Fond brother-in-law of Francis (Mary) Sangiacomo,...
Helen Mcnamara
January 3, 2020
Helen McNamara 91, nee Crotty, daughter of the late Mary Berry, passed away peacefully Jan 3, surrounded by her family and loving husband of 71 years Robert. Loving mother of Robert (Evelyne), Marie, Laraine (Dan), William (Mari-anne) and Michael (Kelly). Grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 6. Sister to the late Mary, Raymond, Edward and Catherine. Cherished aunt to many...
Michael Larotonda
December 31, 2019
Michael Larotonda, loving son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many passed away suddenly at the age of 60 on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019. Michael will be forever remembered by many including the bird he hand raised in 1998 who is still with us today. He was a cherished employee at United Airlines, and will always remain in the...
Robert Zilligen
December 27, 2019
Robert T. "Bob" Zilligen, age 89, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 49 years to Kiyoko "Kiki" Zilligen, nee Kiyuna. Loving father of Robert C. Zilligen and Margarett (William) Galati. Cherished grandfather of Ella. Dear brother of Thomas, James, Richard, and the late Terry. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00...
Paul Mcnamee
December 23, 2019
Paul G. McNamee, age 53, loving father of Kelly Virginia, Jackson Dale, James Jeffrey and Dylan Joseph. Former husband of Kate Sablich. Devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret McNamee. Dearest brother of Caroline (Rob) Felice and the late Michael McNamee, Jr. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was an Iron Worker with Local 63. A...
Howard Giesen
December 21, 2019
Howard E. Giesen, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Beatrice M. "Bea" Giesen, nee Pohlman. Loving father of Phil (Tina) Giesen, Jean (James) Mihalik and Glenn Giesen. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mihalik, Steven Mihalik, Ryan (Jayme) Giesen and Max Giesen and great-grandfather of Charlotte Rose. Dear brother of the late Walter Giesen and...
Roman Franczak
December 19, 2019
Roman J. "Frenchie" Franczak, age 82, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Theresa A. Franczak, nee Galasinski (2014). Devoted son of the late Joseph and Julia. Fond brother of the late Daniel. Loving father of Denise (Tim) Franczak-Johnson, Kevin (Sharon) Franczak and the late Brian Franczak. Cherished grandfather of Ean (Kathleen), Dillon, Jessica (Sascha), Ryan (Dana), Melissa and...
James Heenan
December 19, 2019
James P. Heenan, age 65, of Orland Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine Heenan. Loving brother of John, Thomas (Donna), and the late Robert (Jill). Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin), Kevin, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, and Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard). Cherished great-uncle of Amanda and...
Henry Luebke
December 19, 2019
Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli. Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke. Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla. Dear Brother-in-law of...
Rosemary Macino
December 16, 2019
Rosemary Macino, nee Paul, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gilbert (1958). Loving mother of Rose (Michael) Smit. Cherished grandmother of Annie (Sean) Rauen, Gil (Kara) Smit, Mikie (Michelle) Smit, and Nicholas Smit. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylie, George, Henrietta, Benjamin, Clarence, and soon-to-be-born Baby Smit. Dear sister of John Paul Jr. (Wanda), Chickie (Mike) Irwin, and the late Angelo...
Emilin Nasra
December 14, 2019
Emilin Nasra, nee Tadros, age 72, loving mother of Maysoun (Damian) Pikor, Nancy (Ismail) Bouchari, Joanne Nasra, Murad (Stacey) Nasra, Joseph (Theodosia) Battersby, and Timothy (Rebecca) Battersby. Dear sister of Filameen (Adeeb), Philipine (Ghazi), Eline (Nayef), Mansour (Lydia), Amal (Raji), Kafa (Shafiq), Heyam (Gill), Musa (Paula) and the late Issa (Seham). Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Lauren, Christina, Emmah, Danielle, Nawahl,...
James Fitzpatrick
December 14, 2019
James K. Fitzpatrick "Fitz", age 51, passed away December 14, 2019 following a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 19 years to Jennifer, nee Kocek. Loving father of Paige and Grace. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Mary Fitzpatrick. Dear brother of John (Lorrie) Fitzpatrick and the late Joe Fitzpatrick. Family will receive relatives and...
Karen Henderson
December 13, 2019
Karen L. Henderson, nee Kallquist, age 55, beloved wife for 28 years to Donald Henderson. Loving mother of Hannah and Jordan. Dear sister of Cheryl (James) Vail and Scott (Joann) Kallquist. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-mother of Donald M. Henderson and Robin (Scott) Ackerman. Dearest god-daughter of Glory McDougall. Visitation Monday, December 16, 2019 from 3-8 p.m....
Robert Burkhart
December 8, 2019
Robert E. "Bob" Burkhart, age 96, beloved husband of the late Judith A. Burkhart, nee Prikopa (2010). Loving father of Donna (late Earl) McCauley, John "Jack" (Belinda) Burkhart and the late Robert "Willie" Burkhart. Cherished grandfather of Rob (Shonda) McCauley, Heather (Brian) Wolf, John "Willie" Burkhart and Jack Ramsey Burkhart. Dearest great-grandfather of Justin, Holly, and Tyler Wolf; Ian and...
Eugene Becker
December 7, 2019
Eugene T. "Gene" Becker, age 88, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Janet "Toots" Becker, nee Ruzich (2014). Loving father of Anita (Larry) Knipper and Gregory (Kimberly) Becker. Dear grandfather of Anthony (Nicole) Becker and Emily (Matthew) Heise and great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of the late Ronald (late Sandy) Becker. Fond brother-in-law...
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