Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Rev. Clement P. “Pastor Clem” Bilhorn, age 93, beloved husband for 68 years to Marie, nee Riedel. Loving father of Louise (Craig) Parro, Dr. Lorin (Dr. Denise) Bilhorn, Alison (Frank) Knoll, and Annette (Rick) DeGroot. Cherished grandfather of 12. Dearest great-grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Alice Jane Starr and the late J. Merlyn Bilhorn and the late James Bilhorn....

May 10, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Arnelda Khea “Arni” Greenwood, announces her sudden passing, on May 10, 2021, at age 64. Her free-spirited legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew her. Arni’s friends and co-workers describe her as cheerful, generous, and fun. Always accepting and open minded, she made...

May 9, 2021

Charles T. "Charlie" Jindra, Jr., age 94, WWII Merchant Marine Veteran and US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Neckar (2010). Loving father of Michael Jindra and Mary Jo (Kevin) Doyle. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, and Kylee Jindra; Dylan Doyle, Erin (David) Medlin, Liam, Vaughn, Logan, and the late Shane Doyle. Dear brother of the...

May 9, 2021

Frederick W. "Fred" Sytsma, age 74, beloved husband of the late Barbara "Babs", nee Oswald. Loving father of Kristine (Jason) Miller, Eric (Tracy) Sytsma, and Adam Sytsma. Cherished grandfather of Courtney and Carrie; Ian, Jacob, and Lily; Nicholas and Noah. Dear brother of John Sytsma, Carol Akers, Robert Sytsma, and the late Terry Sytsma. Visitation Thursday, May 13, 2021 from...

May 8, 2021

Magdalena Meza, nee Lopez, age 82, loving mother of Alfonso (Jodie Taylor) Morales and Lizette (Brian Habinka) Meza. Cherished grandmother of Bobby (Jessica), Nicole (Nico), Megan (Kamil), Dylan, and Cory. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylynn, Diesel, Azalea, Arabella, and Lilliana. Services are private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

May 7, 2021

Robert G. "Butch" Larsen, 78, US Army Veteran, beloved son of the late Harold and Grace (nee Sorenson). Loving brother of LaVerne Larsen, Harold (Carolyn) Larsen and Jeanette (late Joseph) Birmingham. Cherished uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Butch's family will hold a private Funeral Service to celebrate his life. Burial Private at Woodland Cemetery, McHenry,...

May 7, 2021

Arlene J. Madsen, nee Voss, age 86, beloved wife of the late Nathan C. Madsen (2004). Loving mother of Susan (Douglas) Todd. Dear sister of Dolores (Leroy) Meyer and the late Harold (late Lorraine) Voss, Margaret (late Harry) Christensen, and Richard (late Mary) Voss. Fond sister-in-law of Andrea (Howard) Johnson, John (Ruth) Madsen and the late Caroline (late Peter) Johnson....

May 3, 2021

Vaccarello, Mary T.

nee Guccione; beloved wife of the late Joseph “Joc Vac”; loving mother of Joe Vaccarello, Angel (Tony) LaCassa and Matt (Karen) Vaccarello; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Joey, Matthew and the late Gianna; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and late Mariangela Guccione: dear sister of the late Vincent (late Rose) Guccione and the late...

May 2, 2021

Robert P. Sabel, 78, late of Palos Hills, formerly of Chicago. Veteran U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of Anna (nee McGuigan); Devoted father of Michael (Ann) Jurik, Emma (the late Kenneth) Schmidt and Heather (Ian) Preston.  Loving brother of Joanne Day. Dearest grandfather of Megan Schmidt, Ryan, Riona, Dylan and Amelia.  Fond uncle of James (Linda), the late Jeffrey and...

April 29, 2021

Mr. Patrick J. Carey, 92, late of Chicago, formerly of County Mayo, Ireland, passed away April 28th, after a lengthy illness.  He was considered a true pillar of the South Side Irish Community.  Patrick and Agnes Carey owned Carey’s Pub for 30 years. Carey’s Pub was well known by the Irish and southwest side neighborhood. They were proud sponsors...

April 29, 2021

Jane C. Miltzow, nee Hoitsma, age 90, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Clarence F. Miltzow (2010). Loving mother of Ron (Sandy) Miltzow, Gail (Jacob) Stuursma, and Don (Linda) Miltzow. Cherished grandmother of Chris (Teresa) Miltzow, Ben Miltzow, and Sheri (Keith) Jager; Jeremy (Courtney) Stuursma, Tracy (Kyle) Vroegh, Ross (Ali) Stuursma, and Holly (Vince) VanSchowen; Tim (Brooke) Miltzow,...

April 26, 2021

Martin "Marty" Ozinga III, age 71, beloved husband of Melissa Roeda, nee Ogden, and the late Ruth M. Ozinga, nee Gombis (2010). Loving father of Martin IV (Amy), Karl, Justin (Annie), Aaron (Amanda), Paul (Sarah) and Rep. Timothy (Amanda). Cherished grandfather of Martin V, Elyse, Jack, Ezra, Ayanna, Sunniva; Jude, Noah, Carmalee, Mercy; Mikayla, Alivia, Sydney, Gwyneth, Eden; Gavin, Macey,...

April 25, 2021

Christine Lorraine Porter, nee Moore, age 86, loving mother of Angela Porter Wooten and Cheryl Porter (Guido Torelli). Cherished grandmother of Jordan and Camryn. Dear sister of Elnora Martin. Dearest Godmother of Rev. Eric Roberts, Darryl Taylor and Albert Fisher. Dear friend of many. Proud member of Beth Eden Baptist Church, Shoop 49ers, Seniors on the Go, Victory Queens Bowling...

April 21, 2021

Marilee Haberkamp, 65, late of Bourbonnais after a sudden illness.  Devoted mother of John Haberkamp; loving sister of the late MarshaDiane (Phil) Rooney and Tim (Nancy Estrada).

Dearest grandmother of Cody, Tyler, Haley, Gabby, Libby, Kara, Jess and Wyatt.  Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  She loved being a mother, she admired...

April 21, 2021

Teunis "Tom" Vander Vliet, age 89, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Johanna "Jo" Vander Vliet, nee Van Diggelen (2010). Loving father of Helen (Kenneth) Socha, Thomas (Mary) Vander Vliet and Wilma (David) Persenaire. Cherished Opa of Thomas and John (Cynthia) Vander Vliet; and Melissa (Earl) Bloom and Anna (Davis) Konynenbelt. Dearest great-grandfather of Russell, Avalina and Katalina....

April 21, 2021

James P. "Jim" McLaughlin, age 79, passed away April 21, 2021. Loving brother of the late Pat Oelberg and the late Kathleen Sullivan. Dear Uncle Pete to Tom (Karen) Stevens, Jeff (Cheryll) Stevens, Pam (Al) Sullivan-Rasmussen, John (Charlotte) Oelberg, Bill (Lori) Sullivan and Donna (Steve) Cheek. Dearest great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Jim was a retired union printer and...

April 19, 2021

Douglas E. Roper, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2021. Beloved son of Wanda and the late Ronald Roper (2015). Loving brother of David (Tracy) Stieglitz, Michelle (Stan) Kozlowski and Jennifer Broussard. Cherished uncle of Calvin, James, Rachel, John Morris, Veronica, Stanley and Kameron. Dear Godson and nephew of Arnold Roper. Fond nephew of Dennis (Rita) Roper, Calvin...

April 19, 2021

Dorothy E. "Dottie" Acklin, nee Pech, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Oak Brook, IL on April 19, 2021. Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Acklin, Kathleen (Richard) Lodewegen, Susan (Richard) Acklin-Wilson, Mark (Sharon) Acklin, Thomas (Holly) Acklin and Carol (Richard) Stern. Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of George Pech and the late...

April 15, 2021

Joanne C. Bennett   December 24th, 1948 – April 15th 2021 Joanne C. Bennett, (nee Johnson) 72, late of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, passed away on April 15th, 2021.  Cherished wife of Bradley Bennett; Devoted mother of Jennifer (Jeff), Brian, Jeffrey (Amy), Jason (Kelsey) and Laura (Scott) Bennett.  Loving sister of James Johnson.  Dearest grandmother of Jackson,...

April 15, 2021

Anita J. “Neets” Mitchell, nee Myers, age 93, of Orland Park, formerly of Joliet, IL. Beloved wife for 72 years to Robert C. “Mitch” Mitchell. Loving mother of Cynthia (Larry) Blatt, Robert D. (Seimone) Mitchell and Bradley (Linda) Mitchell. Cherished grandmother of Larry Blatt Jr. and Alex (Mike) Denoma; Kirstie and Britney Mitchell; Skylar and Tayler Mitchell; and great-grandmother of...