Obituaries

January 19, 2021

Michael A. Sanchez, age 76 years, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2021. Resident of Tinley Park and proud US Army Paratrooper, Charlie Company, Second Battalion, 509th Infantry.  Retired as a General Manager after 43 years of service with the Chicago Transit Authority. Beloved Husband of Sheryl nee Kapp Sanchez; loving Father of Melanie Sanchez (Jerry), Paula ( Dan)...

January 18, 2021

Kevin Mattson passed away suddenly, at the age of 54. Loving son of Sharon and the late Karl Mattson. Dear brother of Mike (Mary Beth) and Kim (David) Bauman. Uncle of Sophia and Finn. Devoted dog Dad of Dude for 6 years. Kevin was a loyal, IBEW Local 134 Union member for over 25 years. He struggled with alcoholism and...

January 18, 2021

Rolaine E. Toppen, nee Borgman, age 95, beloved wife for 71 years to the late Gerald "Uncle Jiggs" Toppen (2015). Loving mother of Ruth Ellyn (Ray) Matkowski, Gerald Henry (Bonnie) Toppen, Renee (Phil) Vitello, Roberta Gustafson, Joy (Joseph) Kelley and Raymond (Kelly) Toppen. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 23. Dear sister of the late Alice Noordhof, Raymond Borgman,...

January 18, 2021

Marilyn A. Zier, nee Agriesti, age 66, beloved wife for 29 years to Robert "Bob" Zier. Loving mother of J.C. (Cristy) Daly, Mark Daly and Bobby Zier. Cherished grandmother of J.C., Jack, Keegan; Devon, Paige and Grace. Dear sister of Sharon (Al) Campbell, Karen (Michael) McCormick and the late Sheila (late Emil) Brilando. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

January 17, 2021

Michael L. Menagh 42, January 17, 2021 longtime resident of Tinley Park, IL,  husband of Kristen Menagh, brother of Shaun (Cassandra) Menagh and Daniel Menagh; son of the late Lewis D. and the late Carol D’Angelo Menagh; grandson of Carol D’Angelo, Vickie Menagh, the late Sam D’Angelo, and the late Vernon Menagh.

Services at MAHER FUNERAL HOME,...

January 17, 2021

Sharon L. Ridderhoff, nee Zuidema, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2021. Beloved wife for 57 years to David L. Ridderhoff. Loving mother of Dave (Janice) Ridderhoff, Sandy (Larry) Pruim, John (Deborah) Ridderhoff, and Barb (Dave) Waterlander. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Kari, Loran (Sam), Tim; Kelsey (Jake), Michelle (John); Hannah and...

January 17, 2021

Bruce A. Bovenkerk, age 58, U.S. Sgt. 1st Class U.S. Army, retired with 26 years of service. Beloved husband for 28 years to Kathleen, nee Grosse. Loving father of Tanya (Tom) Disselkoen and Bradley (Katie) Bovenkerk. Cherished grandfather of Holden, Wylder and Colbie. Dear brother of Scott (Judy) Bovenkerk and Dawn (Michael) Cizmar. Dearest uncle of several nieces and nephews....

January 16, 2021

Darrell E. Kimzey, resident of Tinley Park

Beloved husband of Debbie nee Smith Kimzey; loving father of Kurt (Ashley), Mark (Fiance Kylie) Kimzey, Rick (Leah) and Jim (Jill) Jacobsen;

Cherished grandfather of Evan, Colton, Silas, Cason and Hazel; Devoted son of the late Loren and Natalie nee Terrell Kimzey;

Dearest brother of Steve...

January 15, 2021

Eva M. Rosado, nee Figueroa, age 86, beloved wife for 66 years to Alex. Loving mother of John (Theresa) Rosado, Wanda Rosado, Eva (Brian) Meyer, and Alexia (Nathan) Lidsky. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, John, Brian and Dylan. Preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Loving aunt of Nancy González, Sandra Figueroa, her son David, along with many other...

January 15, 2021

Arlene D. Hoekstra, nee Evers, age 85, beloved wife for 66 years to the late Robert R. "Bob" Hoekstra (2020), peacefully went home to be with her Lord on January 15, 2021. Loving mother of Cindy (Ed) Schutt, Dale (Joni) Hoekstra, Rev. Timothy (Laura) Hoekstra, Daniel (Jana) Hoekstra and the late Janice Kay Hoekstra. Cherished grandmother of 16. Dearest great-grandmother...

January 14, 2021

Beloved Husband of Mary nee Winnie, Loving Father of Becki (Nicholas) Roe, Ashley (Anthony) Barrios, Brian (Laura) Powers, Nicholas and Crystal Winnie. Cherished Papa of Caine, Jacob, Cruz, Weston, Colton and Bryson. Preceded in death by his parents William and Kathleen. Fond Brother of Bill (Christi) Powers, Patrick (Debbie) Powers, Ellen (Stan) Zajac, Geralyn (Patrick) Waddington, Michael (Mary Powers),...

January 14, 2021

Ajilea Martinez, 55, loving mother of Ilse Martinez (Reuben), Isabel Martinez (Marcelino) and Rolando Martinez (Leslie). Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Alice, Isaac and Ryan. Devoted daughter of Claudio and Amparo Martinez. Dear sister of Gloria, Belen, Claudia, Juan, Genaro and Enrique. Visitation Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem)...

January 12, 2021

Concepcion Garcia, 85, late of Cicero, formerly of Durango, Mexico, passed away January 12, 2021. Beloved son of the late Rosalio and Rafaela (nee Delatorre).  Cherished husband of Maria (nee Gonzalez).  Devoted father of Jose Luis (Maria), Daniel (Veronica), Jesus, Sylvia (Juan) Mercado, The late Elisa, Martha, Salvador and Jose (Hilda).  Loving brother of Mateo, Margarita, Manuela, Federico, Hernando, Baltazar...

January 12, 2021

Jean T. Bond, nee Karas, age 91, of Oak Lawn, IL, beloved wife for 75 years to the late Donald (2019). Loving mother of Donna (Cory) Tebbens, Linda (late Hank) DuBois, Mike (Sue) Bond, Trish (Phil) Nelson and the late Kris Bond. Cherished grandmother of Tammy, Don, Russ, Rob, Janine, Bill, Bob, Brittany, Glenn, Daniel, and Nicole. Dear great-grandmother of...

January 11, 2021

Eveline Wasco (nee Jendrychowski), 94, late of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago, passed away January 11, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Leon and Rose Jendrychowski. Cherished wife of the late John. Devoted mother of the late John Michael, late Mike and Tony (Maureen).  Loving sister of many siblings. Dearest grandmother of Jeff, Mark, Jennifer, Anthony, the late Justina,...

January 11, 2021

Obituary Antoinette Scardina nee Ranallo, age 92 years. Passed away on January 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy Scardina; loving mother of Mary Ann ( Larry) Dolan, JoAnn ( Patrick) Ruane, Richard (Cathy) Scardina and the late Michael ( the late Kathleen) Scardina; Cherished grandmother of Michele (Kevin) Pacholski, Damien ( Sherry), Michael ( Vanessa) Scardina, Frankie,...

January 11, 2021

Warren C. Plantinga, age 89, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a beloved and faithful husband to Edie (Gross) for almost 70 years and together as a couple for 73. He was a dedicated and loving dad to Gary Plantinga, Nancy Plantinga, Jerry Plantinga (Becky), Jeff Plantinga (Diane) [both deceased], Beverly Swanson (Frank), Laurie Fischer and...

January 11, 2021

Jack A. Kraai, beloved husband and best friend for 58 years of the late Patti McAnully Kraai, cherished dad of Karin (Bill Dusz), Kelli (Pete Markuson and the late Scott Mitchell) and Kristin (Kevin Keely); adored papa of Derek, Kevin, Gillian, Katie, Gabby and Caroline. Revered big brother of Margie (Don VanderMeeden) and the late Leonard Kraai. Treasured uncle and...

January 9, 2021

Hilda Mae Ozinga, nee Dokter, age 93, wife of the late Norman Ozinga (1982). Mother of Roger (Joan) Ozinga, Norma Jean (Rev. Jerry) Holleman and Lynne Marie (Mark Simpson) White. Grandmother of 10, one of whom preceded her in death. Great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Melvin Dokter and the late Henry Dokter. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Christian...

January 9, 2021

Harry J. "Sonny" Hager, Jr., age 91, passed away January 9th at home with family at his side. Harry grew up in the Roseland community of Chicago. He worshipped at Bethany Reformed Church where his father was minister. He attended Morgan Park Military Academy and Bob Jones University. Harry served on the Chicago Fire Department for 32 years and retired...