Obituaries

Barbara Bachleda

October 4, 2020

Barbara Ann Bachleda, nee Turk, age 71, passed away due to breast cancer on October 4, 2020. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Richard for over 50 years. Loving mother of Julee, Anthony (Melanie) and Thomas (Barbara). Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Jennifer (Matthew), Steven, Alexander, Abby and Mila. Beloved great-grandmother of Kaleb and Aura. Dear aunt of many...

Ronald Achterhof

October 4, 2020

Ronald G. "Ronnie" Achterhof, age 49, beloved husband of Kelly, nee Urbanczyk. Loving Father of Megan Andersen. Cherished soon-to-be Grandpa. Dear Son of Ronald (Teri) Achterhof and Glenda (Wayne) Conlon. Dearest Brother of Stacey Achterhof. Much loved Uncle of three Nieces--Ava, Tessa and Liberty. Dear Nephew and Cousin of many. Visitation Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00...

Shelah Austin Cole

October 3, 2020

Shelah A. Cole passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 3, 2020 at the age of 86.  He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Omega J. (Riley) Cole; their daughter, Sabrina Affeldt (Mark) and sons, Craig Cole and John Cole (Casmira); three grandchildren, Shannon Cole, Benjamin Cole, Emily Cole and one great grandchild, Rielley...

Lori Gloodt

October 3, 2020

Lori J. Gloodt, nee Metzler, age 60, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Beloved wife of Scott H. Gloodt. Loving mother of Jenna (Hruban) Gilcrease, Holly Gloodt and Thomas Gloodt. Cherished grandmother of Olivia and Oliver. Devoted daughter of Jeanette "Jean" and the late Bill Metzler. Dearest sister of Michelle (Chad) Tomek, Bill Metzler and...

George Van Dahm

October 2, 2020

George Van Dahm, age 77, born July 27, 1943, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2020. He died peacefully at his home with his family at his side. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband for 55 years to Mary B. Van Dahm, nee Kortenhoeven. Loving father of Joel (Kelly) Van...

Ellen Boatner

October 1, 2020

Ellen Kramer Boatner of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Flossmoor, Illinois, died on October 1, at the age of 104. Ellen was born in 1916 in South Holland, Illinois to Thomas and Antoinette (Van Dreal) Kramer. She was the sixth of nine children, and the last to pass away. Ellen grew up in a Dutch speaking, church centered community. From...

Thomas F. Whitcomb Sr.

September 30, 2020

Thomas F. Whitcomb Sr., age 73 of Tinley Park passed away September 30, 2020.

Member of Pipefitters Local 597

Devoted husband of Kathy T. Whitcomb (nee Rodack) for 52 years.

Loving father of Frederick (Sherry), Debra (Chad) Buchhaas, Thomas (Carrie) and Patricia (Sam).

Cherished Papa of Ryan, Mason, Tyler, Devan, David,...

Linda Lee (Toppel) Law

September 29, 2020

Linda Lee Law (nee Toppel), age 71.

Beloved wife of Steve Clausen.

Loving mother of John Law, Sherry Law and Kelly (Donald) Oresky.

Cherished grandmother of Joey, Chris, Breanna, Kristina, Skylar, Alyssa, Donny, Danny, Haley, Jacob and great grandmother of Liam and Austin.

Devoted sister of Debbie (Rob) White, Pammy (Jerry)...

James Pfister

September 29, 2020

James V. "Jim" Pfister, age 85, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan R. Pfister, nee Kopping (2010). Loving father of Jim W. Pfister and Joy (Steve) Hooper. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Mike) Farns, Rachel (fiancé Bradley St. Leger) Pfister, Michael Pfister, Daniel Bohnstengel, Lucas (Jeanette) Pfister, Megan Pfister and Kasey Pfister. Dearest great-grandfather of Michael, Conor and...

Marge Hanson

September 28, 2020

Marge Hanson, nee Swanson, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dean Hanson (1991). Loving mother of Sandra (Michael) Soraghan, Debra (Dale) Richter and Daniel (Carol) Hanson. Cherished grandmother of Patrick Soraghan, Katie Soraghan, Ryan Richter and Joseph Richter. Dear sister of Edward (Kathy) Swanson and...

Sheila Leibfried

September 28, 2020

Sheila H. Leibfried (nee Healy), age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Byron; loving mother of Ellen, Steven (Nicole), Gary (Colleen) Leibfried and Lynn (Scott) Threewitt; adored grandmother of Kerry, Riley, Camryn, Jack, Joseph, Grant and Grace; dear sister of Kathleen Abney and the late James, Bernard and Mary...

Kathie Brophy

September 27, 2020

Kathie Brophy of Marionette Park, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2020, with her daughter holding her hand.

Kathie was born in Chicago on November 9, 1950 to Helen and Pleasant Amick in Chicago, IL.  She grew up with her sisters and brother in Alsip, IL and enjoyed time with her large extended family throughout...

Mary Ann "Marie" (Nemec) Green

September 27, 2020

Mary Ann "Marie" Green (nee Nemec), age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Green.

Loving mother of Mary Jo Hann.

Cherished grandmother of Megan and Evan Hann.

Devoted sister of John Nemec.

Dear aunt to many. Best friend to her Dexter and Archie.

Visitation Thursday 3-9pm...

Ellyn Lubbers

September 26, 2020

Ellyn A. Lubbers, age 56, beloved daughter of Arlene (James Achterhof) Bandstra and Richard Lubbers. Loving sister of Laura Lubbers (Trent Buck) and Paul Lubbers. Dear step-sister of Michael Achterhof, Laura Achterhof and David (Jessie) Achterhof. Dearest aunt, niece and cousin of many. Ellyn was a resident of Bethshan for 35 years and will be missed greatly by her Bethshan...

Dennis Sedakis

September 26, 2020

Dennis J. Sedakis, age 78, US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Division. Beloved son of the late Alfred and Irene Sedakis. Survived by his brother Richard (Rita) Sedakis, his daughter Amy, three granddaughters, , and nieces and nephews. Dennis retired as a machinist for both Tootsie Roll Company and International Harvester. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Elizabeth Bonnie (Powers) Dames

September 25, 2020

Elizabeth Bonnie Dames (nee Powers), age 63.

Beloved wife of Donald Dames.

Loving mother of Katie (William) Parker, Mary Powers and Kristen Kalebich

Cherished Grandmother of William and Quinn Parker.

Devoted Sister of David Barrett, Theresa (Rodger) Kirk, Dennis Barrett, Brian (Kristine) Barrett, Matthew Barrett and the late Patricia Barrett.

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Patricia Wagner

September 24, 2020

Patricia J. "Patty" Wagner, nee Lukowski, age 63, beloved wife for 34 years to Dale Wagner. Loving mother of Dale Wagner II. Devoted daughter of the late Matthew "Mickey" and Phyllis Lukowski. Cherished sister of Sharon (Jeff) Potter and the late Michael Lukowski. Dear sister-in-law of Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner (Dan), Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Cheryl (Larry) Crawley, and David...

Oliver B. "Duke" Christenson

September 23, 2020

Oliver B. "Duke" Christenson, age 89. Devoted family man, passed away on September 23, 2020. Beloved husband of  57 years to Wanda Lee Christenson (nee Cumbee). Loving father of Gerry Neill, Nancy (MIke) Hullinger, Donna (Brett) Zischke, Bernie (Stefani) Christenson, Brenda (Patrick) Keeley, Barbara Barsi, and Steven Christenson. Oliver “Duke” was a retired Police Captain and 30 year member...

Evelyn M. "Eve" (Barrett) Soiret

September 22, 2020

Evelyn M. "Eve" Soiret (nee Barrett), age 80.

Beloved wife of the late F. Jacques Soiret.

Loving mother of Camille (Robert) Allen and the late Francois Jacques "Jim" Soiret III.

Cherished grandmother of Sean Soiret, Alexander Tepp, Nicole Tepp, Rebecca Allen and Hannah Allen.

Dear sister of Robert (Norma) Barrett.

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Adrian Amir Al-Amin

September 22, 2020

Adrian Amir Al-Amin, age 17.

Owner of Al-Amin Brothers Transportation Crete Illinois.

Beloved son of Donna Biggings & Adrian (Felicia) Al-Almin

Loving brother of Adrianna, Chaz, Ty and Mark.

Cherished grandson of Donald & Ramona Biddings and Patricia & the late Khalid Al-Amin.

Dear cousin and friend to many....