Obituaries

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,...

December 12, 2020

Konstantinos “Gus” Maheras, 90, of Orland Park, and born in Manthirea, Arcadia Greece, passed away on Saturday, December 12th, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (nee Winters) for over 34 years.  Loving father of Thomas (Leslie), James (Alison), George, Vicki (Chris) Dray, and Billy (Joy). Proud papou of Katharine, Patricia, Emily, Thomas, Olivia, Anna Patricia,...

December 12, 2020

Mary Ann Frederick, nee Magiera, age 73, beloved wife for 46 years to John. Loving mother of Pamela (Robert) Cedeno, Paul (Sandra) Frederick, and Michael Frederick. Cherished grandmother of Abrianna, Gabriella; Justin, Tyler, and Thomas. Dearest sister of Frances (late Robert) Obiala. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

December 12, 2020

Margaret Rose "Marge" Hoffman (nee Christ), age 83, passed away on December 12, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Clarence "Lefty" Hoffman (2015). Loving mother of Terry (Kelly) Hoffman, Vicky Hoffman Runcio, and David Hoffman. Cherished GMA of Tara Duggan, Carla, Alyssa and Kyra (Tyler Meyer, fiance) Hoffman, Thomas (Tiffany) McCullagh, Jennifer (Jason)...

December 12, 2020

Timmy L. Edburg, age 56, loving father of Scott (Marissa) Edburg and Amber Edburg. Cherished grandfather of John Owen Edburg. Devoted son of Geraldine (and the late William) Tozzi and the late Elmer Edburg. Dearest brother of Debbie (late Edward) Schmit, Joyce (Tom) Lepczynski and the late Elmer and the late Michael. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

December 11, 2020

Gregory Joseph Rivera passed away on December 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Battista) Rivera. Loving father of Leticia Ortega; Gregory Rivera; Eddie Rivera; Joseph Rivera; Nicolas Rivera; Michael Mancilla; and Robert Mancilla. Cherished grandfather to 20 grandchildren. Proud great grandfather of three great grandchildren. Devoted brother of Samuel Rivera; Manuel Leddesma; late Jessie Leddesma; Rosetta Leddesman; Susie...

December 11, 2020

Ramona Rosales passed away December 11, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Erasmo Orozco; loving mother of Mauricio (Rosa), Rocio, Miguel (Crisitna), Adrian (Mayra Gracia), and Mariana Orozco.

Cherished grandmother of America Mata, Mauricio Jr., Daniel and  Alejandra Orozco, Isaac Mata, David, Victoria, Leonardo, Zoe, Gael, and Adrian, Jr. Orozco;

Devoted daughter of...