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Robert Hudec
May 11, 2019
Robert S. "Bob" Hudec, age 89, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 67 years to Lydia, nee Mihok. Loving father of Barbara (Bob) Berg and the late Robert (Karen) Hudec. Cherished grandfather of Kristin (Tom) Bilas, Paul Berg, and the late Stephen Hudec. Dearest great-grandfather of Max, Audrey, and Julianne Bilas; Bridger, Oakley, and Penelope "Poppy" Berg. Dear brother of...
Melvyn Freed
May 8, 2019
Melvyn Norris Freed passed away at home in the early morning hours of May 8, 2019. Born April 30, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Carl and Betty Freed, he was a humble man of quiet achievement. He did not believe achievements were the measure of a man, but his achievements certainly spoke to what he held most dear. The...
Doris Vinke
May 8, 2019
Doris A. Vinke, nee Clements, age 76, beloved wife for 56 years to Henry R. Vinke. Loving mother of Henry Jr. (Madeline) Vinke, Debra (Kenneth) Palmer and the late Joseph Vinke. Cherished grandmother of Norman, Henry, Kenneth, Kyle and Kayley Palmer; Arthur and Hunter Vinke. Dear sister of Joseph Clements, Hiram "Mac" Clements, Susan Steckol and the late James Clements....
Joyce Boersma
May 5, 2019
Joyce M. Boersma, nee Brauer, age 84, beloved wife for 64 years to Henry Boersma, Jr. Loving mother of Janice (Richard) Tiggelaar, Thomas (Mischelle) Boersma, Nancy (Mark) Triezenberg, and Carolyn (Steve) Colangelo. Cherished grandmother of Marika (Damon) Birkby and Peter Tiggelaar; Matthew Boersma, Brooke (Brian) Dowling, Bridgette, Abigail, and Stephanie Boersma; Cara, Tyler (Grace), Jordan, Heidi, and Anna Triezenberg; Alex...
J. Timothy Vorel
May 5, 2019
J. Timothy Vorel, age 68, of Homer Glen, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side listening to The Moody Blues on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved husband for 43 years to Paula, (nee Canene) and loving father and best friend of Nicole “Nikki” (Mike) Johnson. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Shirley...
Stella Belanger
May 2, 2019
Stella Therese "Jud" Belanger, nee Judvitis, beloved wife of the late Arthur Belanger and proud and loving godmother of Kevin Larke. 94 years young and spunky, Jud resided for 6+ years at Alvernia Manor Senior Living, Lemont, IL, where she was welcomed with open hearts, so much love and wonderful new friends. Jud formerly lived in Willowbrook, IL for 33...
Florentine Kenney
May 1, 2019
Florentine "Florence" Kenney, nee Laskowski, age 96, beloved wife for 60 years to the late James W. Kenney (2007). Loving mother of Kathy (Doug) Klang and the late James M. Kenney. Cherished grandmother of Stephen and Danny Klang. Dear sister of Raymond Lasky, James Laskowski, and the late Dolores LaBuda, Alice, Edward and Thomas Lasky. Dearest aunt of many nieces...
Mary Scarpaci
May 1, 2019
Mary Ellen Scarpaci, nee Stewart, age 82, beloved wife for 63 years to the late Michael S. Scarpaci (2018). Loving mother of Sherry Scarpaci, Mike Scarpaci, and Jim (Lorie) Scarpaci. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jason) Stoiner and John "JT" (Chrissy) Selvage; Bryan, Joe (Aurora), and Betsy (Jennifer) Scarpaci; Lexi, Derrick, Regina, and Joseph Scarpaci. Dearest great-grandmother Addyson, William, Matthew, Angelina,...
Leonard Sitkowski
April 29, 2019
Leonard F. "Len" Sitkowski, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband for 33 years to Sandra Susan, nee Suchanek. Loving father of Todd (Linda) Sitkowski, Chad (Geanine) Sitkowski, and Scott (Tonya) Sitkowski. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Danielle (Chandler), Kevin (Ashley), Matthew, Zachary, Jack, Blake, Luc, Abby. Dearest great-grandfather of Leia, Emilia, Madelyn, Remington and Taytum. Fond brother of Ray, Rose,...
Jerry Styrsky
April 29, 2019
Jerry J. Styrsky, age 77, LTC Ret. U.S. Army, served for 28 years (1964-1992). Beloved husband for 55 years to Michele "Mickey", nee Rasmussen. Loving father of Jerry David (Melissa) Styrsky and Krista (Tony) Smerz. Cherished grandfather of Alex and Abby Smerz and Ty, Jace and Cade Styrsky. Dear brother of the late Dennis Styrsky. Vast and varied career ranging...
Edward Oostema
April 29, 2019
Edward E. Oostema, age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Best friend and former husband of the late Patricia A. O'Gean. Loving father of Linda (fiancé Brian Nielsen) Mixen, Eugene Oostema and Robert Oostema. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Mixen and Stacee Oostema. Dear great-grandfather of Damian and Nickolas. Fond brother of MaryAnne Gawley and the late Marge Valentine, Ted Oostema and twin...
Susan Hale
April 28, 2019
Susan L. "Sue" Hale, nee Shover, age 68, beloved wife for 46 years to George Hale. Loving mother of Hamen (Joyce) Hale, Joshua (Kathleen) Hale and Christie (Michael) Lynch. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Joseph, Sydney, Brooke, Hallie, Hunter, Tyler and Jack. Dear sister of David (Marcy) Shover, Ruth Ann Shover and Jim (late Janice) Shover. Dearest aunt of many nieces...
Garrett Keessen
April 26, 2019
Garrett J. "Garry" Keessen, age 86, US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 53 years to the late Barbara A., nee Kooiman (2015). Loving father of Douglas (Carol) Keessen, Janet (Dr. Dale) Brink and Pamela (Dan) Gibson. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Keessen, Dr. Rachel (Zachary) Rolfe and David Koldenhoven; Steven (Stephanie), Jordan, Kristen and Lauren (fiancé Thomas Leegwater) Brink; Aaron (Kaitlyn),...
Patricia Honig
April 22, 2019
Patricia J. Honig went to be with her Lord on April 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Crump) Smith from Hammond, IN. She was married to Robert M. Honig on October 26, 1947. They were married for 67 years. They had two children, William Honig and Sandra Griffin. Patricia is survived by her daughter Sandra (Dan)...
Richard Solski
April 22, 2019
Richard J. "Rick" Solski, Jr., age 68, loving father of Jonathan Solski. Beloved son of Richard Sr. and the late Elaine Solski, nee Nagle. Dear brother of Bert (Penny), Michael (Dee), Cathy (Richard) Murphy, James (Lisa) and Shawn (Kevin) Dahm. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired insurance executive at Resolute Management Inc. Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from...
Roger Wilson
April 21, 2019
Roger L. Wilson, age 72, beloved and precious husband for 54 years to Mary Frances "Penny", nee Hoyt. Loving father of Roger (Gretchen) Wilson, Jr. and Debbie Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Roberto, Ashley (Steve) O'Connor, Natalie Roberto, Roger Wilson III, Annie Roberto, Riley Wilson and Rorie Wilson. Dear brother of Eileen (late Don) Longenecker, Ed (Susie) Wilson, and the...
Jose Orozco
April 20, 2019
Jose V. "Chepe" Orozco, age 75, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, beloved husband for 48 years to Esther, nee Villaseñor. Loving father of Jose Antonio (Grace) Orozco and Joaquin (Emy) Orozco. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Enya, Nicholas, and Isabella. Devoted son of the late Jose and the late Maria. Dearest brother of Jesus, Ruben, Enrique, Rigo, Jorge, and the late Raphael....
Carol Massat
April 18, 2019
Carol A. Massat, nee Crowl, age 81, loving mother of Laura (Randy) Patterson, Cindy (Wayne) Norkus, and Larry (Julie Novicki) Massat. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Leah) Patterson, Sarah (Neil) Hammarsten, David (Ashley) Norkus, and Paige (fiancé Matthew Priest) Norkus. Dearest great-grandmother of Ayden, Kayla and Callum James. Dear sister of Verna Stubblefield and Robert Crowl. Visitation Monday, April 22, 2019,...
Edward Mendenhall
April 16, 2019
Edward D. Mendenhall, age 62, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Country Club Hills, IL on April 16, 2019. Beloved son of Dorothy Mendenhall and the late Robert Mendenhall. Dear brother of Sandra (Dexter) Ithal, Robert (Claire) Mendenhall, Steve Mendenhall, Robyn Mendenhall and the late John Mendenhall. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Close companion...
Reaco Williams
April 16, 2019
Reaco D. Williams, age 44, of San Antonio, TX formerly of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Jill, nee Owens. Loving father of Reaco Jr., Dionte Hart, Emani Williams, Keyana Williams and Malik Williams. Cherished grandfather of Dakota and Aiyana. Devoted son of Mikariann Williams. Dear brother of Tewonna Williams, Christopher Williams and Robert Williams. Dearest uncle of Mariah. Fond nephew...
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