Obituaries

December 19, 2021

David G. Jandura, age 57, beloved companion and partner for 22 years to Sue Bouche. Loving father of Nicholas Jandura. Devoted son of Dorothy and the late Richard Jandura. Dear brother of Rich (Denise) Jandura, Steve (Renee) Jandura, and the late Jeralyn (Joe) Polacek. Fond "brother-in-law" of Kathy (Chuck) Geraci, Karen (Jeff) Bergstrom, Margie (John) Suffern, Laurie (Bruce) Crawford and...

December 18, 2021

Mr Kenneth Simonetta, 58, late of Chicago, after an illness.  Beloved son of his late parents Joseph and Geraldine (nee Flood) Simonetta.  Cherished husband of Ruth (nee Wilson).  Beloved friend of Vicky.  Devoted father of Stephanie, Kenny and Robert (Nicole).  Loving brother of the late Larry, Michael (Jill), Joe, Rick (Tracy), Linda, Lisa (Jim) Bartak and Janine.  Dearest grandfather...

December 17, 2021

Ruth E. Langland, nee Buis, age 68, beloved wife for 47 years to Jim. Loving mother of Kerri (John Wood) Langland and Jacki (Roger) Mejdrich. Cherished grandmother of Roger Mejdrich Jr., Cassandra Langland and Timothy Mejdrich. Dear sister of Marcia (Ralph) Hoyt. Fond sister-in-law of Melvin (Nancy) Langland, Phyllis (Richard) Kleckner, Joanne Langland and the late Kenneth Langland. Kind aunt...

December 16, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Martin age 51 of Thornton IL passed away Thursday December 16th 2021 at Methodist hospital in Gary Indiana Jeff was a retired truck driver for 25 years. He loved his street racing and his BMX bikes.. He was the son of late Gordon and Carolyn Martin Survivors including his children Jeffrey Martin Jr. Heather Martin, Andrew Martin...

December 14, 2021

Michael Allen Schimick, age 76, went to his eternal reward on December 14, 2021. Mike was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served overseas during the Vietnam War. Dear brother of Jack Schimick, Nick (Patti) Schimick, Barbara (Richard) Shovan and the late Tom Schimick. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln...

December 13, 2021

Len Chudzik, 56, late of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 13. He was just shy of his 57th birthday. Dearest and best husband of Lisa (nee Lewandowski). Devoted dad of Emily (Alex), Jake, and Joey. Cherished son-in-law of Norbert and Virginia Lewandowski. Beloved brother-in-law of Jim...

December 13, 2021

Janet R. "Jan" Weber, nee Boberg, age 74, suddenly passed away at her home on December 13, 2021. Beloved wife for 47 years to Donald Weber. Loving mother of Jill (Roy) Coyne and Nicole (Matt) Traum. Cherished grandmother of Keegan and Finn. Dear sister of the late Terrence Boberg. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. The love of her...

December 13, 2021

Betty L. Boersma (Schmidt), age 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2021. Beloved wife for 57 years to William B. Boersma. Loving mother of Debra (Charlie) Stillwell and Susan (David) Luchtenburg. Cherished grandmother of David Stillwell, Dawn Solano, Danielle (Jason) Holley, Elizabeth (James) Stillwell-O'Keefe, Sarah (Abel) Villagomez, Bethany Luchtenburg and Lucas Luchtenburg. Dearest great grandmother of David Jr., Jacob,...

December 11, 2021

Raymond C. Przybylski, age 92, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Dorothy, nee Gniedziejko. Loving father of Deborah Halkyn and David (Annette Krapil) Przybylski. Cherished grandfather of Andy (Dominique) Halkyn, Steven Halkyn, Kasia (Ricky) VanderLaan, Patty Przybylski, Morgan & Matt Bianchi. Dearest great-grandfather of Harper, Parker, and Brynn. Dear brother of Eugene (late Dorothy) Preston...

December 11, 2021

Clarence E. Chleboun, age 77, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran stationed at Picatinny Arsenal. Beloved husband of 47 years to Sharon, née Murray. Loving father of Christine Chleboun and Paul (Andrea Valentino) Chleboun. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin and Andrew. Dear brother of Darina (John) Lichner. Fond uncle of Michael (Marlene Siedlarz) Lichner, Susan (Ryan) Dees. Grand Uncle to Alexander Lichner, Logan...

December 10, 2021

Judith Rauch (nee Hartman), 80, late of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved daughter of the late William and late Doris Hartman.  Cherished wife of the late George.  Devoted mother of Ron, the late Kevin, and Wendy (Rob) Bedal.  Loving sister of Linda and Bill (Roxane).  Dearest grandmother of Brittany, Emily, Jackson and Landon....

December 10, 2021

Peter E. Kowalczyk, age 63, beloved husband for 42 years to Deborah, nee Kiers. Loving father of Dr. Jim (Jennifer) Kowalczyk and Alec (Sandy) Kowalczyk. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Nicholas, and Abby. Dear son of Lillian Strasser and the late Ronald Kowalczyk. Fond brother of Veronica Schipitsch and David (Curt Johnson) Kowalczyk. Kind brother-in-law of Ruth (Bob) Regnerus, Marilee (Jim)...

December 10, 2021

Erna T. Hoff, nee Fink, age 84, beloved wife for 58 years to the late Fred C. Hoff, Sr. (2015). Loving mother of Eva (Timothy) Breems, Harry (Arlene) and Fred Jr. (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Curt) Dunbar, Tim Jr. (Colleen), Calvin, Katie, Harrison, Aubrey and Abigail. Dearest great-grandmother of Teddy and Benji. Dear sister of the late Anita (Bertil)...

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...