Obituaries

July 1, 2021

Mr. Antonio Villarreal, 32 (suddenly), Sgt. U.S. Army National Guard, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Kabul, Afghanistan.  Late of Oswego, formerly of Chicago Heights.  Beloved son of Jose' and Rachel (nee Corona) Villarreal.  Cherished partner of Mirta.  Devoted father of Antonio and Evelyn.  Loving brother of Krystle (Sesar) Salvador, Ashley, Jose' Jr. and Priscilla.  Dearest grandson of the late...

July 1, 2021

Wanda L. Christenson , née Cumbee, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family at the age of 85. She joins the love of her life, her beloved husband, Oliver “Duke” Christenson, who passed away September 23, 2020. She was the loving mother of  Gerry Neill, Nancy (Mike) Hullinger, Donna (Brett) Zischke, Bernie (Stefani) Christenson, Brenda (Patrick) Keeley,...

June 27, 2021

Evelyn A. Venckus, nee Litviak, age 95, beloved wife for 50 years to Casimir. Preceded in death by her sisters, Ann Sutter and Frances Bellino; and her brothers, Joseph Jr., John, Jim, and Ed Litviak. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was also a loving God Mother. Visitation Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 2-6 PM. Funeral...

June 26, 2021

Mr. Kevin D. Montelpasse, 36 (suddenly) late of Protem, Arkansas. formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois. Beloved son of Vince (Gloria) and Clara Montelpasse (nee Thomason). Cherished grandson of Susan (late Vincent) Montelpasse. Loving brother of Vincent III and Wendi. Fond nephew and friend to many.  Visitation on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with prayer...

June 26, 2021

Elizabeth “Becky” Ernst nee Stephens of Tinley Park, age 81

Loving mother of Kathy (Terry) Sullivan, Dan (Tricia), and John (Colleen).

Dear Grammy of Brian, Dan, and Tim Sullivan, Nick (Holly), Brett, and Jordan Ernst

Dear sister of Patricia Kelly, the late Ken (Joyce) and the late Bill. Aunt of many

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June 26, 2021

Benjamin Dykstra, age 93, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Angeline “Ange” Dykstra, nee Stoit (2014). Loving father of William J. (Kathy), Jerrold (Pat), Benjamin Jr. (Linda), Thomas (Karen), John (Deanne), James (Mary), and Beverly (Wayne) Thoren. Cherished grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 43, and great-great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Jerry Dykstra and the...

June 25, 2021

Carmine Caputo, Age 85. Born in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Italy on November 18, 1935. He was a hard working immigrant that became a proud U.S. citizen. Father of Anthony (Kimberly) Caputo, James Caputo, Pietro "Joe" (Sonja) Caputo. Grandfather of Gabriella, Zachary, Michael, Candis, Mark, Lauren, and Nick. Great-Grandfather to Clayton. Dear brother of Concetta (Antonio) Caputo, Angelina (Alfonso) Caputo, Vincenzo (Francesca)...

June 25, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Hutchison, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2021, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Beloved husband for 55 years to Joan, nee Henrickson. Loving father of Roger (Sara) Hutchison and Mindy Hutchison. Cherished grandfather of Reese, Avery and Quinn. Dear brother of Nancy (late Mori) Anvari, Judy (late Roy) Scarbrough, Mary...

June 24, 2021

William "Bill" Speck, Jr., age 51, beloved companion and best friend for 22 years of JoAnn Peak. Loving father of Heather Michelle (fiancé Doug) and William III. Devoted son of the late William and Cynthia Speck. Cherished brother of Adrienne (Daniel) Mikulka, Audrey Marks, Alicia (Jim) Pagnusat, Anna (Bill) Malcolm, Robert Speck, Edward (Corrie) Speck and Thomas Speck. Much loved...

June 22, 2021

Thomas L. Heidegger, age 84, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 59 years to Beverley, nee Leebelt. Loving father of Lori Heidegger, Scott (Brad Dugan) Heidegger, Lynn (Mark) Baugh and Thomas (Rebecca) Heidegger. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Zachary, Madeline, Elizabeth, Evelyn and Ryan. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and nine brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces...

June 20, 2021

Matthew Charles Evers, age 34, beloved husband of Ivy Gootrad Evers. Loving future daddy of Parker Matthew Evers. Devoted and cherished son of David and Brenda (nee Gurganus) Evers. Loving brother of Michael and Mitchell. Dearest uncle of Elijah. Treasured grandson of Wilma Gurganus. Dear son-in-law of Peter and Linda Gootrad. Fond brother-in-law of Sara (Ryan) Greene and uncle of...

June 20, 2021

Frank M. Scaglione, age 78, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve, nee Lipinis (2008). Loving father of Lauren Scaglione, Lisa Scaglione, Anthony Scaglione and step-father of Lisa DeMatteo. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Jennette, Bridgette, Nicholas, Gianna, Destiny, Maddona, Eddie and Nicholas K. Dearest great-grandfather of Savannah, Bayleigh, Dominick and Zoey. Dear brother of the late Dolores...

June 17, 2021

Hermina F. Wigboldy, nee Huetter, age 82, beloved wife for 64 years to Ralph G. Wigboldy. Loving mother of Ralph Jr. (Julie) Wigboldy, Linda (Robert) Bulthuis, and Richard (Mary Alice) Wigboldy. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Teagan) Wigboldy, Breanna (Kevin) Ryan; Andrew (Jennifer) Bulthuis, Kenneth (Katherine) Bulthuis, Sherri (Joe) Cannonitto, and Amanda (Brad) Borgman; Morgan (Ethan) Craven, Brooke (Steven) Simkins, and...

June 17, 2021

Jonathan David Schultz, age 35, devoted son of Dave and Debbie Schultz. Loving brother of Ryan Schultz and Justin Schultz. Cherished grandson of Richard Walker. Also survived by his faithful canine companion, Sadie, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was an intelligent, really brilliant young man with an infectious smile, and a tender heart. Jonathan was deeply loved by...

June 17, 2021

Patricia A. Madziarczyk, nee Ciesielski, age 84, beloved wife of the late Edward (1980). Loving mother of Ronald (Judy) Madziarczyk, James Madziarczyk and Nancy (fiancé Edward Marso) Madziarczyk. Cherished grandmother of Carrie (Harris) Kirmani, Steve (Lizzi) Madziarczyk and Daniel Madziarczyk. Dearest great-grandmother of Samuel, Kayla and William. Dear sister of Rich (Diane) Ciesielski and the late Diane (late Roy) Jorgenson....

June 17, 2021

Donald R. Jankovich, age 69, beloved husband for 49 years to Norjean, nee Polak. Loving father of Donald E. (Nanette), Eugene, and Richard. Future grandfather-to-be. Devoted son of the late Raymond and Theresa. Dear brother of his twin Ronald (Mona), Richard (Noreen), John (Karen), James (Kathy) and the late Raymond (Sandra). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond brother-in-law...

June 15, 2021

Donald Jacobs of Posen, Illinois died suddenly of natural causes on June 15, 2021, at age 73. Don is survived by his wife Dolly Jacobs, his daughters, Kathy O'Connor (Mark), Julie Erickson (Dan), Susie Jacobs, his son Tom Jacobs (Natasha), his granddaughters Rebecca, Brittney, Ashlie, Amber, grandson Logan, his brothers, Tim Jacobs (the late Trisha) and Bill Jacobs (Judy),...

June 15, 2021

Susan Kay Jaremba died June 15, 2021, following a long struggle after suffering a stroke. She died peacefully at Prairie Manor Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights, Illinois, her home since 2005. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan and raised in Harvey, Illinois. She attended Thornton Township High School, class of 1965. At the time of her stroke, she was employed...

June 15, 2021

Dolores M. Trezise, nee Williams, age 99, beloved wife of the late R. Harold Trezise, Sr. (2016). Loving mother of Raymond Jr. (late Lorraine) Trezise, Steven (Pam) Trezise and Kathy (Dennis) McGahan. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Trezise, KrysAnna (David) Pericak, Jereme (Kelly) Trezise, Laura Trezise, Amy (Michael) Howard and Timothy (Guin) McGahan. Dearest great-grandmother of Jake Trezise, Dominic Pericak, Gianna...

June 11, 2021

Bruce A. Van Vossen, age 66, beloved son of the late James and Elizabeth "Betty" Van Vossen. Loving brother of Jay (Leanne) Van Vossen, Edward (Donna) Van Vossen, Barbara Van Vossen and Donald (Kathryn) Van Vossen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 3-8 pm. Funeral Service Thursday, June 17, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at...