Obituaries

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...

February 4, 2021

Sol Reyes Guiang, passed away February 4th surrounded by his loving family; resident of Hazel Crest, IL. Beloved husband of Clarita Guiang (nee Trilles); Devoted father of Teresa, Laarni (Rey) Dumlao, the late Solito (Christy) Guiang, Phie (Gilbert) Santos, Charie (John) Reihl, the late Chinky Agting, and Ramon (Anna); Dearest grandfather of Janille, Katrina (Mike),Jennifer, Larayne, Ryan, Mia, Ashley,...

February 3, 2021

Eugene Smith, age 86, passed away February 3, 2021, at his home in Las Vegas, NV. Former longtime resident of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Ann Smith, nee Slominski. Loving father of Steven and Christopher (Linda) Smith, Orland Fire Protection District, Retired, and Evelyn (Russell) Maracic. Cherished grandfather of Valerie (Brian) Fishback, Natalie Studebaker, Andrew...

February 1, 2021

Emma Dominguez (Rivas), age 69, beloved wife of Pedro Dominguez. Loving mother of Ebelia (Ramiro) Silva, Laura (Alondra) Rico, Javier Rico, Maria L. (Arnulfo) Rico, Maria J. Rico, Vicente (Melina) Rico, Ruben (Yaritza) Dominguez. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of seven. Dear sibling of four sisters and ten brothers, one of whom preceded her in death. Dearest aunt of...

February 1, 2021

Ruth V. Biggs, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home in Palos Heights, IL. Ruth was born on September 11, 1922 in Toledo, Ohio to Emil and Marie Magdalene (Hess) Classen. She was preceded in death by her parents and in 2012 by her husband, Bill. Bill and Ruth were...

February 1, 2021

Kenneth P. Zalga, age 74, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 49 years to Carol, nee Hager. Loving father of Michelle Zalga and Kevin (Carrie) Zalga. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Hannah, Kole, Ruby and Ethan. Dear brother of Lillian Mallstrom, Diana Whelan and the late John Zalga. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, February 6,...

January 31, 2021

Helen M. Zimmerman, nee Muckian, age 90, passed away January 31, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Daniel "DJ" Zimmerman. Loving mother of Diane Kotovsky, Daniel (Sheri Crawford) Zimmerman, Carol (Patrick III) McGrath, Mary Lynn (Mark) Kircher, and Jon (Heather) Zimmerman. Cherished grandmother of Jami (Matt) Schwager, Trevor McGrath, Daniel (Christine) Zimmerman, PJ (Julie) McGrath, Brian Zimmerman, Molly Kircher (Campbell...

January 31, 2021

Lois M. Boonstra, nee Eggebeen, age 88, beloved wife of the late Andrew Boonstra, Jr.(2008). Loving mother of Karen (Kurt) Smolenski and Kathryn (Carl) DeVries. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Emily, Nicholas Smolenski; and Jack, Noah, and Sophie DeVries. Dear sister of Mark (Anne) Eggebeen and Rachel (Paul) Vanden Bout. Lois Marie was born in Kohler, WI to Anton and...

January 30, 2021

Nicholas D. "Nick" Niezabitowski, age 27, loving father of Jessica. Beloved son of Judy Unruh and David Niezabitowski. Cherished grandson of the late Hugh and the late Nancy McSheffery and the late Frank and the late Sarah Niezabitowski. Dear nephew of Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery, Frank Niezabitowski, Ann (Bob) Milne, Lisa (Ed) Michener and the late Jay H. McSheffery....

January 30, 2021

Robert F. "Bob" Huckstadt, age 92, US Army Korean War Veteran. Devoted son of the late Elmer and Alma Huckstadt. Loving brother of Ronald (Donna) Huckstadt and the late Paul (late Pat) Huckstadt. Cherished uncle of Wayne, Brian, Kristen, Amy, and Tom. Dearest great-uncle of Erin, Janell, Allison, Lauren, Elizabeth, Emma, and Ellie. Fond great-great-uncle of many. Retired from Arcade...

January 29, 2021

Erin C. Harrison, age 62, beloved daughter of Jennice (nee Martin) and the late Harvey Harrison. Loving sister of Kerry (Raymond) Forecki. Cherished aunt of Haley (Matthew) Mascitti and Casey (Sahar) Kasper. Dear great-aunt of Matilda and Mason. Erin was a Marketing Manager at a Pharmaceutical Company and worked at the Good Shepherd Center (Children with Disabilities). Due to COVID-19,...

January 26, 2021

Inanama Madriaga, 86, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Aparri, Philippines, passed away on January 26, 2021. Beloved son of the late Enrique and Petra (nee Pichay) Madriaga. Cherished husband of Nenita (nee Pacol); devoted father of Antonett (David Bruno) and Krystina (Thomas) McHale.  Loving brother of Jesusa (Martin) Furagganan, Emma (the late Pedro) Udarbe, and Saguday (Louis) Murillo. ...

January 26, 2021

Charlene M. Kros, nee Postema, age 80, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on January 26, 2021. Beloved wife for 47 years to the late C. Wesley Kros (2011). Loving mother of Shari (David) Wolfe. Cherished grandmother of Ellyssa Wolfe, Kylie (Luke) Oller and Trevor Wolfe. Fond sister of the late Anamae Blaha and the late Donald Postema....

January 25, 2021

Carroll G. Booth "Mr. B"

January 27, 1944 -  January 24, 2021

Devoted husband to the late Judith L. Booth for 54 years.  Loving father of Steven (Elizabeth) Booth, Tricia (Douglas) Worthan.  Proud Papa to Nickolaus, Matteson, Zachary, Danielle and Great Granddaughter to Layla Jude.

After a 3 year battle of Pulmonary Fibrosis,...

January 24, 2021

Michael Plovanic, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Beloved husband of Marian nee Zidek, loving father of Michael (Wendy) and Carrie Plovanic;

cherished grandfather of Chloe and Shannon; dearest brother of William (Vinnie) Plovanic and the late Barbara (the late Frank) Iozzo,

and Richard (Betty) Plovanic; dear uncle...