Obituaries

March 2, 2021

Richard J. Snyder “Rick” age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2021. Beloved husband for 46 years to Margaret “Peg”, (nee Crawford). Loving father to Tom and Scott and father-in-law to Ellen and Chloe. Cherished grandpa to Matt, David, and Hannah. Devoted son of the late Charles and Edith (nee Sowers). Dear brother of Donald and...

March 1, 2021

Edward McDonald, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Alsip, passed away March 1st, 2021, after an illness.  Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Tyner) McDonald; devoted father of Steven (Jill), Kevin, Jeanette (Ted), Cyndi (Ralph) Paredes and Timothy (Heather).  Loving brother of Dolores (Roger) Pawlik, Patrick (Terri), Maryann, Maureen, Margaret (John) Karolczak and Mark (Ellen).  Dearest grandfather of Gavin, Brooklynn,...

March 1, 2021

John J. Bienias, age 85, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Margaret L. "Maggie" Bienias, nee Sego (2019). Loving father of Laura (John "Bob") Miller, William Bienias, Thomas (Chris) Murray III, Dale (the late Ken) Chamis, Tracy (Gary) Rank, Judy (Wayne) Salvetti, and Leslie Bienias. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. John was a proud over...

February 27, 2021

Clarence J. Van Dyke, age 89, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 57 years to the late Sylvia G. Van Dyke, nee Friesema (2016). Loving father of Kenneth Van Dyke. Fond brother of the late Henry (late Bernice) Van Dyke. Fond brother-in-law of the late Wilma (late Luke) Dykstra and the late Marge (late John) Wiersum. Dear uncle of many...

February 25, 2021

Tiffany L. Goodwin, age 31, beloved daughter of Mary Ann (Richard) Pendergraft. Loving fiancée of James Harris, Jr. Dear mother of Isabella and Scarlet. Dearest niece of Carol Scheuffele. Daughter-in-Heart to Lisa Harris and the late James Harris, Sr. Sister-in-Heart to Jessica Harris, Jennifer Harris, and Alissa Harris. . She will always be in the hearts of the Harris family....

February 23, 2021

Betty G. Zier, nee Whitfield, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Zier (2004). Loving mother of William Zier, Robert (late Marilyn) Zier and John (late Lisa) Zier. Cherished grandmother of James (Cristy), Mark and Bobby. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Elizabeth (Angelo)...

February 22, 2021

Frank S. Sorice, age 74, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 52 years to Mary Lu, nee Fuller. Loving father of Brian (Francine) Sorice and Erin (Kevin) Gioiosa. Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Aubrey; Evan, Benjamin and Nathan. Dear brother of Geraldine Carpenter, Michael, Robert and Sandy Sorice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former Executive Director of Operation...

February 21, 2021

Joyce Agnes nee Mitchell Kalchbrenner

Beloved wife of 58 years to William T. Kalchbrenner; loving mother of Karie (Jim) Holman, Kris ( Bob) Szykowny, and Brian Kalchbrenner;

Cherished grandmother of Sam (Ron) Seehoffer, Nick Szykowny, and Karley Kalchbrenner; proud great-grandmother of R.J. Seehoffer;

dearest sister of the late William (Ann) and John (the...

February 21, 2021

Gerald L."Jerry" Massey, age 88, US Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2021. Beloved husband for 64 years to Carol, nee Olson. Loving father of Linda (Donald) Lundquist, Donald (Dana) Massey, and Diana (Tim) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Dale (late Myrna) Massey and the...

February 19, 2021

John W. Kooyenga, age 78, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Audrey H. Kooyenga, nee Litland (2015). Loving father of Arlene (Harry) Hoff and David (Priscilla) Kooyenga. Cherished grandfather of Harrison, John, Aubrey, Elizabeth, Abby, Tom and Ben. Dearest son of the late John and Frances Kooyenga. Dear brother of Patricia (Ben) Diab, the late Glenn (Pam) Kooyenga...

February 19, 2021

June C. Meter, nee Schultz, age 81, beloved wife of the late Harold J. Meter, Sr. (2007). Loving mother of Harold J. Jr. (Dina), Pamela (Frank) Crowley, Howard J. (Jennifer) and the late Patricia Deckinga. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Fond sister of the late Narcissa Van Kley and the late Bill Schultz. Dear aunt of many...

February 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Keating, currently of Orland Park and previously Chicago’s southside, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Despite the loss, his family rejoices in his full life that touched so many.  Dick was a proud graduate of St. Sabinas grammar school and St. Rita high school.  He developed relationships at those schools and in this neighborhood that lasted a...

February 14, 2021

Marcella J. Buis, nee Dykstra, age 97, beloved wife of the late Richard H. Buis (1998). Loving mother of Marcia (Ralph) Hoyt and Ruth (Jim) Langland. Cherished grandmother of Kerri (John) Wood, Randy (Danielle) Hoyt, Jacki (Roger) Mejdrich, Daniel (Nikki) Hoyt, and Kale (Cheri) Hoyt. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of the late Dorothy (late Chuck) Glas. Visitation Tuesday,...

February 12, 2021

Francis M. "Frank" Flanagan, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2021. Beloved husband for 53 years to Lynda, nee Zralka. Loving father of Kelly (Kenneth) Oliven and Jennifer Gallagher. Cherished grandpa to Natalie, Ethan, Evan and Madeline. Devoted son of the late Francis Sr. and Mary (nee Logan) Flanagan. Dear brother of Marilyn Flanagan...

February 12, 2021

Barbara J. Gall, nee Schinske, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021. SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS! Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Frances Schinske (nee Weisner). Loving mother of Barbi (Bob) McGivney, Rob (Wendee) Gall and Michael Gall, who took such loving care of his mother during the last years of her life. Cherished...

February 10, 2021

Meghan Hall, 8 days old, late of Thornton.  Beloved daughter of Robert Hall and Dalila Martinez.  Cherished granddaughter of Alejandro (Silvia) Martinez and Samuel (Arlene) Hall.  Fond niece of many aunts and uncles.  Visitation Saturday, March 6, 4-8pm.  Prayer Service 7pm., Fr. Denis of St. Donatus Catholic Church officiating.  Maher funeral Home, 17101 S. 71st Ave. Tinley Park. 708-781-9212...

February 8, 2021

Carolyne A. Schindler, nee Lentfer, age 84, born April 19, 1936 to the late Herman and Elsie (nee Michaelis) Lentfer. Beloved wife for 61 years to Walter Schindler. Dearest sister of twin Richard (Georjean) Lentfer and Frank (Ingeborg) Lentfer. Cherished aunt of Sheryl (Tom) Rotunno, Susan (Craig) Sipich, late Pamela Moadush, Kristina (Robert) Murray, Clinton (Sherry) Lentfer, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Lentfer,...

February 6, 2021

Donald Otto Smith -Purple Heart Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary C. (nee Kolalis). Loving father of Donald C. (Ileane), Deborah Marie (Thomas J.) McConville and Sharon Marie (Robert J.) Stec. Fond grandfather of Donald A. (Marylin Winkle) Smith, Krystal Anne Smith (Daniel "Spanky") Rettich, Thomas D. (fiance Destini Dumas-Sykes) McConville, Megan...

February 6, 2021

Annamae Ipema, nee Bulthuis, age 91, beloved wife of the late Henry E. Ipema (2011). Loving mother of Donald (Judi), Shirley (George) Castor, LuAnn (Ken) Dekker, Betty (Art) Byland, Joyce (Richard) Vrba, Henry Jr. (Lisa) and the late baby girl Ipema. Cherished grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 41. Fond sister of Peggy Voss and the late Peter, Thomas and...

February 5, 2021

Dylan Hall, 1 day old, late of Thornton.  Beloved son of Robert Hall and Dalila Martinez.  Cherished grandson of Alejandro (Silvia) Martinez and Samuel (Arlene) Hall.  Fond nephew of many Aunts and uncles. Visitation Saturday, March 6, 4-8pm. Prayer Service 7:00pm Fr. Denis of St. Donatus Catholic Church officiating.  Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st. Ave. Tinley Park.  708-781-9212...