Obituaries

November 28, 2020

Jeanne E. Murray, age 98, beloved daughter of the late Richard and Josephine (nee O'Shea) Murray. Loving sister of Justine Connor and her late twin sister Joan Slovey, the late John Murray and the late Joyce Dicken. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland...

November 27, 2020

John J. Bikfasy, Jr., age 75, beloved husband of the late Nancy J. Bikfasy, nee Johnson (2003). Loving father of Lauren Bikfasy. Dear brother of Jacqueline (Norm) Schmitz and Patricia Eikleberry. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted son of John and Evelyn Bikfasy. Burial private at Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont, IL. John enjoyed helping out family and...

November 27, 2020

Carol A. DeHoog, nee Voss, age 74, beloved wife for 53 years to Gerald H. DeHoog. Loving mother of Amy (Gary) Stark, Scott DeHoog, Susan (John) Petraitis and Daniel (Elizabeth) DeHoog. Cherished grandmother of Henry and Hayley Stark; Allison and Katelyn Petraitis; Andrew and Christopher DeHoog. Dear sister of George (late Patricia) Voss, Nancy (Rick) Hollingsworth, Russ (Karla) Sytsma and...

November 25, 2020

Gladys M. Dykstra, nee Boonstra, age 91, beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Dykstra (1992). Loving mother of Raymond A. Dykstra II, Ronald (Dawn) Dykstra and Deborah (David) Arnold. Cherished grandmother of Raymond (Jaime), Tony (Gail), Ron (Liz), Stephanie, Brooke, Stacey and the late Lindsay (Russell). Dearest great-grandmother of Zachery, James, Peyton, Jacob, Hailey, Kaitlin, Coby, Layla, Rebekah, Russell,...

November 25, 2020

Gregory C. Liska, age 48, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Beloved husband for 21 years to Camille, nee Krzyskowski. Loving father of Ethan and Aidan. Devoted son of James and Barbara (nee Svacha) Liska. Dearest brother of Mark (Laura), Kevin (Jenny), and the late Thomas Liska. Cherished uncle of Makayla...

November 23, 2020

James Douglas Hansley passed away at home on November 23, 2020. Born in Dayton, Ohio on December 6, 1945, Jim earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Chicago in Physics in 1968. He and two colleagues started Datec, Inc., a computer programming and consulting firm. In 2001, Jim transitioned to other computer programming opportunities. Married to his...

November 23, 2020

Fred William Langer, age 90 years, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Loving husband of 64 years to a wonderful wife Barbara Langer. Beloved father of Fred (Cary) Langer, James Langer, Debbie (George) Liebert, Cindy (Mike) Bartkus, Laura (Dan) Carlson, and John (Tricia) Langer.

Cherished...

November 21, 2020

Patrick “Pat” Reidy   November 3, 1942 – November 21, 2020

Visitation  for Mr. Reidy will take place Friday November 27th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Maher Funeral Home 17101 71st Avenue Tinley Park Illinois 60477.(1 Block East of Harlem on 171st Street). Friends and family will meet Saturday morning at 11:00 AM directly at St....

November 21, 2020

Geraldine M. Lyerla nee Blum, 72, late of Alsip. Beloved wife of Robert L. "Larry" Lyerla. Loving mother of Kelly (Scott) Chlebek, Joseph (Gina) Lyerla, and the late Robert B. (Tammy) Lyerla and Heather Lyerla. Proud grandmother of Grace, Zoe, Samantha, Bryce, Jordyn, Connor, Autumn, and Colin. Dear sister of Darlene Erick and Michelle Robinson. Cherished aunt of many...

November 20, 2020

Linda L. Conrad (nee Miller), age 77.

Loving mother of Keith Kramer, Ken (Lisa) Kramer, Kelli (Jim) Hall and Keri (Matt) Baker.

Cherished grandmother of Megan, Brian, Jordan, Stephanie, Hannah and Benjamin.

Devoted daughter of the late Alan Miller and Audrey Unser.

Devoted sister of Joanne, the late Charles, the late...

November 19, 2020

Sullivan, John L. (Skip), age 71 years, loving father of Sarah (Joe) Mays, Kelly (Bryan) Granko, John (Heather), Jenny (Bobby) Patton and Bob (Sarah). Cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Jacob, Kayla, Madison, Sarah, Regan, Gray, Carrie, John James (JJ), Ryan, Emily, Birdy, Katelyn, and Kamryn.  Devoted brother of Peggy (Tom) Glynn, Terrance, Nancy (Kevin) Glynn, Marilyn (John) McDonald, Mary Ellen...

November 19, 2020

Grace S. Dorn, nee Kelder, age 82, beloved wife for 56 years to the late Martin A. Dorn (2017). Loving mother of Laura (Edward) Kelly, Lynne Schipma, and Martin A. (Lisa) Dorn. Cherished grandmother of Edward, John and Anne Marie Kelly; Kristin Ahrens-Rigg (Paulo), Allison and Elizabeth Schipma; Charisa, Gerrit and Elena Dorn. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah Ahrens. Dear sister...

November 18, 2020

Michael Andrew Ruzas, age 33.

Beloved son of Michael Ruzas and Andrea (Jason).

Cherished grandson of Rich (the late Rita) and Dan and Kathy Liberatore.

Beloved brother of Nikolas (Ashley), Christopher, Jeremy, Alexander and Elizabeth.

Dear nephew and cousin to many.

Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm at the Maher Funeral Home...

November 18, 2020

Nancy J. McDonald (nee McInerney).

Loving mother of Colleen (Mike) McDonald, Patti (John) Kennedy, and Bob McDonald.

Cherished grandmother of John, Megan, Bob, Kaitlyn, Dan and Michael and great grandmother (GG) to John, Connor, Evelyn, Lydia, and Liam.

Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Thomas McInerney. Dear sister to the late Margaret...

November 18, 2020

Hugh G. "Mac" McSheffery, age 84, U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Nancy C. McSheffery, nee Wagner (2020). Loving father of Judy Unruh, Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery and the late Jay H. McSheffery. Cherished grandfather of Stacie (Bob) Hoecker, Christie (James) Burgess, Tom Batchelor and Nicholas Niezabitowski. Dearest great-grandfather of Alyssa, Nathan,...

November 18, 2020

E. Carter Gerretse, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 56 years to Judith L. Gerretse, nee Bubna. Loving father of Joseph (Maureen), James, Cathleen Patla (Michael) and Jeffrey (Georgia). Cherished grandfather of Emma, Nikolas, Caroline, Demetrios, Alecos, Madeline, Ken, Ian and the late Elizabeth. Dearest great-grandfather of Kennedy. Dear brother of Bonnie (Bob) Crabb. Carter worked in banking...

November 17, 2020

Alice C. Schultz, nee Thorne, age 90, long time resident of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife for 68 years to Arthur W. Schultz. Loving mother of Patricia (late Mark) Diepen and the late Brenda VanHorn. Cherished grandmother of Jason Diepen, Ryan (Mallory) Diepen and Nicole Allen. Dearest great-grandmother of Harper Diepen. Dear sister of Norma (late Robert) Lane, Denny Skelton and...

November 16, 2020

Sharon A. Koszulinski, nee Dazzo, age 68, beloved wife for 41 years to Tom Koszulinski. Loving mother of Rachel (Chris) Newcomb, Laura (Bryant) Ekwinski, Michelle Koszulinski and Michael Koszulinski. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Ben, Brynn and Tommy. Devoted daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Dazzo. Funeral Mass private at St. Julie Billiart Church with a private burial at Holy...

November 16, 2020

Constance Mae "Connie" Ring, nee Olson, age 88, late of Pingree Grove, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Terrence Ring (1991). Loving mother of Victoria (Robert) Beard. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Diane) Pummell and Curtis (Laura) Beard. Dearest great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Finn and Amelia. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and the late Marie (nee...

November 14, 2020

Heidi A. Meekma, nee Rusch, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 21 years to Alan Meekma. Loving mother of Madison and Sydney. Devoted daughter of Eugene and Michele Rusch. Dear sister of Kelly (Derek) Peckhart and Andrew (Michelle)...