Obituaries

December 25, 2020

Marilyn J. Wiltjer, nee Greenfield, age 84, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Richard K. Wiltjer, Sr. (2020). Loving mother of Brenda (John) Van Tholen, Barb (Dan) Vree, Rick (Debbie) and Beth (Doug) Blink. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie (Joe) Nicastro, Leslie (Brad) Visser, Kim (Justin) Keith, Laurie Wiltjer, Julie (Bryan) Church, Matt Wiltjer, Katie Vree, Allison (Jeremy) Jabaay,...

December 24, 2020

Roger Louis Carpenter

Roger Louis Carpenter, 70, of Tinley Park, IL, was born May 12, 1950, in Chicago to Robert and Helen (nèe Hodovanec) Carpenter of Evergreen Park, IL. He died December 24, 2020, after a valiant battle with ALS. Married for 47 years to Kathleen (nèe Young) Carpenter and loving father of Jill Carpenter, Lindsay Carpenter...

December 24, 2020

Gary Lee Wesner, age 78, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 52 years to Sherry G. Wesner, nee Smith. Loving father of Marcie (Ed) Tung, and Jennifer Cunningham. Cherished grandfather of Katie Tung, Michael Tung, Julia Tung, and William Cunningham. Dear brother of Ed (Lorene) Wesner and the late Ronald (Ginny) Wesner. Service will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

December 23, 2020

Lawrence C. Carson, Jr., 62, of Tinley Park, IL, was born on December 31, 1957, to the late Lawrence and the late Vira (nèe Wardell) Carson.  Larry died on December 23, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela (nèe Zorek) Carson of 32 years. Loving father of Lawrence III...

December 23, 2020

Lydia Hudec, nee Mihok, age 94, beloved wife for 67 years to the late Robert S. "Bob" Hudec (2019). Loving mother of Barbara (Bob) Berg and the late Robert (Karen) Hudec. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Tom) Bilas, Paul(Kara) Berg, and the late Stephen Hudec. Dearest great-grandmother of Max, Audrey, and Julianne Bilas; Bridger, Oakley, and Penelope Berg. Dear sister of...

December 23, 2020

Joseph J. "Joe" Gallagher, age 77, beloved husband for 54 years to Marge, nee Jespersen. Loving father of John (Monique) Gallagher and Greg (Michele James) Gallagher. Cherished grandfather of Patrick and Kellen. Brother of Maureen Gallagher. Joe received his B.S. from Illinois State University, his M.S. from Governor's State University and completed his post-graduate work at Drake University, Sangamon Sate,...

December 22, 2020

John Sidney Wiersema, age 84, passed away December 22, 2020. He was the beloved husband for 64 years to Juanita, nee Buehler. Loving father of Gail (Dave) Meekma, Michael (Lisa) Wiersema and Kelly (Steve) Richman. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Dan) Yerks, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Meekma, Joshua (Melissa) Meekma, Matthew Wiersema, John Mark Wiersema, Michael Wiersema, Noelle Wiersema, Joseph Wiersema, Destiny Wiersema,...

December 20, 2020

Joseph J. "Joe" Jolivette, age 72, of Alsip, IL. Beloved husband for 45 years to Linda, nee Phillips. Loving father of Laura (Carl) Sulzen, Thomas (Cindy) Pacholski, and James (Karen) Jolivette. Cherished grandfather of Bryan, Luke Sulzen; Thomas, Ashley, Kylie Pacholski; Justin and Callan Jolivette. Dearest brother of Nancy Mulligan and Robert (Denise) Jolivette. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

December 20, 2020

Shereen Jurishi, age 34, suddenly passed away on December 20, 2020. Beloved daughter of Walid and the late Sherlynn Jurishi. Loving sister of Murad Jurishi and her twin Daniel (Frances) Jurishi. Dear aunt of Reyna, Joshua and Aya. Cherished granddaughter of Jewell "Judy" and the late Richard Etheridge. Dear friend of many. Services will be private. Burial private at Orland...

December 19, 2020

Richard G. Little, age 83, US Army Veteran. beloved husband for 38 years to Gloria, nee Bettenhausen. Loving father of Angela (Rudolph) Rossman, Renee McDaniel, Craig Little, and step-father of Pamela (John) Coyner-Bruno and Donald (Sandra) Coyner. Cherished grandfather of Dana, Alexandria, Joey, Ashley, Danielle, Brittany, and Brooke. Dearest great-grandfather of Kolton, Ethan, Haweo, Halia, Noeau, and Lilinoe. Dear brother...

December 19, 2020

George C. Reddel, age 93, US Army WWII Veteran, passed away on December 19, 2020. He was a beloved husband for 36 years to Grace B., nee Rietveld. Loving father of Kim (Jon) Dykstra, Scott (Sheri) Barbee and the late Richard Barbee. Cherished grandfather of Brad Dykstra, Abbie Dykstra, Mackenzie Dykstra, and Mandy Barbee, Adam Barbee, Nathan (Amanda) Barbee. Dearest...

December 18, 2020

Nancy K. (Panek) Gatto, age 58 years, resident of Tinley Park, Illinois. Beloved wife of Michael Gatto; Devoted daughter of Joseph and Audrey Panek; Loving mom of Chrissy (Brant) Poggensee, Lauren (Kevin) Clough, and David Gatto; Cherished Grandma of Ethan, Adelyn, Caden, Everett, Rowan and Levi; Dearest sister of Tom (Linda), Tim (Sherry), John (Nicole), Chris, Phil (Kassie) and...

December 18, 2020

Faith G. "Snookie" Bailey, nee Voss, age 86, beloved wife of the late James T. Bailey. Loving mother of Thomas Bailey and Timothy (Elizabeth) Bailey. Cherished grandmother of Abigail Bailey, Maggie Bailey, James Bailey, and Jayden Johnson. Devoted daughter of the late George and Evelyn Voss. Dear godmother of William Ehlors and Tammy Luchene Murray. Celebration of Life Service will...

December 16, 2020

Gloria I. Saffrahn, age 81, nee Tumbula, passed away on December 16, 2020 in Hammond, Indiana. Loving mother of Michael (Jan) Saffrahn. Cherished grandmother of Allen and John. Dearest sister of Richard Tumbula. Fond sister-in-law of Kathyrn Tumbula. Dear aunt of Debra Hansen, Lisa Tumbula and the late Bryan Tumbula. Dear great-aunt of Lucy Hansen. Dear friend of many. Gloria...

December 15, 2020

MISNER: Carol Ann nee Smalley Misner. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Lloyd Misner. Loving mother of Douglas Lloyd (Michelle), Danielle, Jessica, and the late Christopher John Misner. Cherished grandmother of J.D., Becky, Savannah, and Skylar. Proud great grandmother of Zak and Jase. Dearest sister of Shirley, Joe, Becky, and the late Donna and Ronna. Dear aunt to many...

December 15, 2020

Alice Lodewegen, nee Pruim, age 93, beloved wife of the late Henry J. Lodewegen (1982). Loving mother of Richard J. (Kathleen) Lodewegen, Sharon Lodewegen, Lloyd (Susan) Lodewegen and the late Judith (late Mike) McKinney and the late Phyllis (John) Meuris. Cherished grandmother of Larry (Sue) Neuhauser, Lori (Lou) Dombrowski, Stephanie Meuris, Lisa (Scott) Jacob, Jennifer (Derick) Hays, Andrea (Tom) Pleckham,...

December 14, 2020

Rosemarie Ann Schauer passed away surrounded by her family on December 14, 2020. Services private.

December 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Cynthia Marie Barr, lovingly known as Cindy, on December 14, 2020 at the age of 63, in her home surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Cynthia was born July 30, 1957 in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Survived by her loving sons Nicholas S. Anderson and Richard...

December 13, 2020

Carlo J. Pacione passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Loving son of the late Anthony Pacione and  the late Mary (nee DeFlora) Pacione, he was 93. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Carlo enlisted in the United States Army on April 2, 1945, and was Honorably Discharged after loyal and faithful service on May 4, 1947, having...

December 13, 2020

Mary Pat L. Foss, nee Lerschen, age 81, beloved wife of the late Robert Foss. Loving mother of Patti Matusz and Terri (Bob) Pinczes. Cherished grandmother of Bobby and Stephanie. Dear sister of James (Barbara) Lerschen. Dearest aunt of John Lerschen. Fond cousin of many. Mary Pat was a dedicated physical education teacher and coach, and lover of all sports,...