Obituaries

February 22, 2021

Frank S. Sorice, age 74, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 52 years to Mary Lu, nee Fuller. Loving father of Brian (Francine) Sorice and Erin (Kevin) Gioiosa. Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Aubrey; Evan, Benjamin and Nathan. Dear brother of Geraldine Carpenter, Michael, Robert and Sandy Sorice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former Executive Director of Operation...

February 21, 2021

Joyce Agnes nee Mitchell Kalchbrenner

Beloved wife of 58 years to William T. Kalchbrenner; loving mother of Karie (Jim) Holman, Kris ( Bob) Szykowny, and Brian Kalchbrenner;

Cherished grandmother of Sam (Ron) Seehoffer, Nick Szykowny, and Karley Kalchbrenner; proud great-grandmother of R.J. Seehoffer;

dearest sister of the late William (Ann) and John (the...

February 21, 2021

Gerald L."Jerry" Massey, age 88, US Marine Corps Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2021. Beloved husband for 64 years to Carol, nee Olson. Loving father of Linda (Donald) Lundquist, Donald (Dana) Massey, and Diana (Tim) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Dale (late Myrna) Massey and the...

February 19, 2021

John W. Kooyenga, age 78, beloved husband for 45 years to the late Audrey H. Kooyenga, nee Litland (2015). Loving father of Arlene (Harry) Hoff and David (Priscilla) Kooyenga. Cherished grandfather of Harrison, John, Aubrey, Elizabeth, Abby, Tom and Ben. Dearest son of the late John and Frances Kooyenga. Dear brother of Patricia (Ben) Diab, the late Glenn (Pam) Kooyenga...

February 19, 2021

June C. Meter, nee Schultz, age 81, beloved wife of the late Harold J. Meter, Sr. (2007). Loving mother of Harold J. Jr. (Dina), Pamela (Frank) Crowley, Howard J. (Jennifer) and the late Patricia Deckinga. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Fond sister of the late Narcissa Van Kley and the late Bill Schultz. Dear aunt of many...

February 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Keating, currently of Orland Park and previously Chicago’s southside, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Despite the loss, his family rejoices in his full life that touched so many.  Dick was a proud graduate of St. Sabinas grammar school and St. Rita high school.  He developed relationships at those schools and in this neighborhood that lasted a...

February 14, 2021

Marcella J. Buis, nee Dykstra, age 97, beloved wife of the late Richard H. Buis (1998). Loving mother of Marcia (Ralph) Hoyt and Ruth (Jim) Langland. Cherished grandmother of Kerri (John) Wood, Randy (Danielle) Hoyt, Jacki (Roger) Mejdrich, Daniel (Nikki) Hoyt, and Kale (Cheri) Hoyt. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Fond sister of the late Dorothy (late Chuck) Glas. Visitation Tuesday,...

February 12, 2021

Francis M. "Frank" Flanagan, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12, 2021. Beloved husband for 53 years to Lynda, nee Zralka. Loving father of Kelly (Kenneth) Oliven and Jennifer Gallagher. Cherished grandpa to Natalie, Ethan, Evan and Madeline. Devoted son of the late Francis Sr. and Mary (nee Logan) Flanagan. Dear brother of Marilyn Flanagan...

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...