Obituaries

December 5, 2020

Mrs. Bernilda nee Stuckey Wille departed this life on December 5, 2020, at the age of 100. She was born in Wauzeka, Wisconsin on November 16, 1920. On November 16, 1940, she married Dick Wille, who passed away on November 26, 1998.

She served her Lord in various offices in Zion Lutheran Church as auditor, cradle roll...

December 4, 2020

Leonard Melilli Leonard Melilli, 63, late of Tinley Park on December 4, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Ersilia Melilli; Loving husband of Antonietta (nee Marella). Devoted father of Joseph L. Melilli, Amanda (Dustin) Marcukaitis and Lisa Melilli. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Melilli. Devoted brother of Lucy Galardi. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday,...

December 3, 2020

Richard Koziol, age 83 years, passed away peacefully at his residence in Homer Glen with his loving wife by his side.

Beloved husband of Maria Koziol nee Cesar; loving father of Richard A. (Suzanne), Randall, Jon (Lynn), and the late Scott Koziol; cherished grandfather of Scott (Wendy), David, Gregory (Amanda), Brittany, Devin, and Jackson Koziol; proud great-grandfather...

December 3, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Green, age 83, of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 51 years to the late Joyce M. Green, nee Sullivan (2010). Loving father of Steven (Sandra) Green and Michael (Donna) Green. Proud grandfather of Robert (Angela), Andrew, Amanda, Joseph and Grace. Dear brother of the late Patricia (late Thomas) Milligan. Fond brother-in-law of Dolores (John) Frambes. Dearest...

December 2, 2020

Linda E. Ahnger, nee Blomquist, age 78, beloved wife for 57 years to Jerry. Loving mother of Cindy (Bill) Beaumont and Rick (Janet Hobson) Ahnger. Cherished grandmother of Bill Jr. (Emily) Beaumont, Brittani Beaumont, Satchel Hobson and Iris Ahnger. Dearest great-grandmother of Eloise and Liam. Dear sister of the late Janet (Jim) Kunst. Fond sister-in-law of Sandy Potts and Judy...

November 30, 2020

Michaelene "Mickey" McEvoy, nee Moskos, age 81, beloved wife of the late James McEvoy, Sr. Loving mother of Linda (Daniel) Buba, James Jr. (Rochelle) McEvoy and Debra (Tony) Wrenn. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Buba, Lauren (Jon) Sawyer, Gunner Wrenn, Patrick McEvoy, A.J. Wrenn and Ryan McEvoy. Services will be private. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. In lieu of...

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...