Obituaries

January 11, 2021

Jack A. Kraai, beloved husband and best friend for 58 years of the late Patti McAnully Kraai, cherished dad of Karin (Bill Dusz), Kelli (Pete Markuson and the late Scott Mitchell) and Kristin (Kevin Keely); adored papa of Derek, Kevin, Gillian, Katie, Gabby and Caroline. Revered big brother of Margie (Don VanderMeeden) and the late Leonard Kraai. Treasured uncle and...

January 9, 2021

Hilda Mae Ozinga, nee Dokter, age 93, wife of the late Norman Ozinga (1982). Mother of Roger (Joan) Ozinga, Norma Jean (Rev. Jerry) Holleman and Lynne Marie (Mark Simpson) White. Grandmother of 10, one of whom preceded her in death. Great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Melvin Dokter and the late Henry Dokter. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Christian...

January 9, 2021

Harry J. "Sonny" Hager, Jr., age 91, passed away January 9th at home with family at his side. Harry grew up in the Roseland community of Chicago. He worshipped at Bethany Reformed Church where his father was minister. He attended Morgan Park Military Academy and Bob Jones University. Harry served on the Chicago Fire Department for 32 years and retired...

January 9, 2021

Donna Lyn Bilski, age 51, cherished and precious daughter of Gerald and the late Barbara (nee Madura) Bilski. Loving sister of the late Cheryl S. (Gregory) Roessler. Dear niece of Cindy (Ray) Pawlak, and the late Walter (late Adeline) Bilski, Lorraine (late Paul) Hervey, and Thomas Bilski. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Donna was a 5 year resident and...

January 8, 2021

Edward J. "Bud" Block, age 73, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to Charlene "Char" Block, nee Cothern. Loving father of Edward M. Block and Christopher (Nichole) Block. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Liam and Emmett. Dear brother of Michael (Nancy) Block, Diane (Ed) Mitchell and the late Chuck (Judy) Block. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

January 7, 2021

Lorraine "Lorry" P. Bilek, nee Hillock, age 70, beloved wife for 47 years to Lloyd C. Bilek. Loving mother of Eric (Kristen) Bilek, Christopher Bilek and Erin Bilek. Cherished grandmother of Cameron, Nicholas, Jaxson, Cole and Lucas. Devoted daughter of Gertrude and the late Walter Hillock. Dear sister of Kathleen (Mike) Budde, Patricia (Gene) Piet, and Christine (Joel) Gilman. Dearest...

January 6, 2021

Katherine M. "Kay" Kooy, nee Smilde, age 90, beloved wife for 64 years to the late Richard P. Kooy (2017). Loving mother of Annette Goris, Peter (Shellie) Kooy, John (Tammy) Kooy, Gwendolyn (Ray) Jendra and Mary (Glenn) Pniewski. Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of 16. Dear sister of Edward Smilde. Fond sister-in-law of Johanna (Jack) VanManen and the late...

January 6, 2021

Milo Meadors, age 80, beloved husband for 23 years to Regina. Loving father of Tony Meadors, Ricky Meadors and the late Gemma Meadors. Cherished grandfather of Nick, Julia, Sarah, Tony, Taylor and Amelia. Fond brother of Virginia Lang, Cookie Novelli, Bette Kociolek, Marianne Clark, and the late Judith Mikrut. Milo always enjoyed being with family and friends. Visitation Thursday, January...

January 5, 2021

Isaac Rodea Falcon, age 96, beloved husband for 70 years to the late Maria Elena Izquierdo de Rodea (2017). Loving father of Maria Eugenia (late Angel) Correa, Martha (Dionisio) De Anda, Lidia Rodea, Alberto (Blanca) Rodea, Javier (Rocio) Rodea, Maria Elena (Mario) Soto and Claudia Enore (Mariano) Garcia. Cherished grandfather of 24, great-grandfather of 19 and great-great-grandfather of one. Preceded...

January 5, 2021

Melvin E. Jung, age 89, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Shirley, nee Albert. Loving father of Cheri (Joseph) Busse and Eve (Kevin Hobbs) Tremaroli. Cherished grandfather of Kristy (Tom) Carmody, Michelle (Dennis) Tuzik and Alycia (Chris) Widlacki. Dearest great-grandfather of Charlotte, Rhett, Kylie, Alex, Jaxson and Jordyn. Dear brother of Ella Claxton and preceded...

January 5, 2021

Donald P. Jonker, age 63, passed away suddenly, beloved husband of Heather Jonker. Loving father of Elizabeth Jonker, Donnie Jonker (Kevin Le'), Shaun Jonker and Zachary Ferraro. Dear brother of Ronald (Mill) Bell and Raymond Jonker. Don touched many lives at AA, at church and in his work with the homeless for the past four years. Visitation Monday, January 11,...

January 5, 2021

Russell J. Slovey, Jr., age 75, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Paula Slovey, nee Oboikovitz. Loving father of Renee Slovey (Mark Salazar) and Russell J. (Lindsay) Slovey III. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Riley and Emily. Dearest great-grandfather of Blayne and Abel. Fond brother of Mary Ellen Buckendahl, Patricia Wagner, Robert Slovey, Carol Haack, Susan Shields and...

January 4, 2021

Janet M. Nardoni, nee Amundson, age 89, beloved wife of the late Carlo (2016). Loving mother of Sandra Nelson and Carol (Richard) Rinaldi. Cherished grandmother of Nina Rinaldi, Richard Jr. (Stephanie) Rinaldi and Anthony Rinaldi. Dearest great-grandmother of Edward. Dear sister of the late Charles Amundson. Fond aunt of Elizabeth, David and Donald. Visitation Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 2-7...

January 3, 2021

Martha Fox passed away peacefullly surrounded by her loving family at her home in Bridgeview ; beloved wife of Gilbert Fox;

loving mother of Evelyn (the late Louie) Martinez, Mario (Anna) Fox, Carmen (Antonio) Moyet, Monica and Benjamin Fox; cherished grandmother of Louie (Carmella) Martinez, Vanessa (Peter) Chapa, Desiree (Joel) Mireles, Cassandra (Maurice) Brown, Alexis Fox, Salomon,...

January 3, 2021

Joseph J. Bernat, age 74, beloved husband of Beth E. Bernat, nee Strodtman, and the late Ann Bernat, nee Boivin. Loving father of Joseph Bieser, Karen Cole and Joanne (Paul) Fox. Dear step-father of Sarah (Robert) Tyderek. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Fox, Nicholas Cole, Dr. Tony Bieser and Angela Fenley. Dear brother of the late James Bernat. Retired police detective...

January 1, 2021

Norbert E. "Norb" Ciesla, age 84, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Lorraine, nee Marcinek. Loving father of Janet (Dan) Johnson and Robert (Tammy) Ciesla. Cherished grandfather of Michael Johnson, David Johnson, Joe Ciesla, Nick Ciesla, Lauren (Ryan) Neiswender and Tommy Ciesla. Dear brother of Lottie (late Tony) Strzalka, Virginia (Jack) Kane and the late Edward (late...

December 31, 2020

Ronald J. Jurgel, age 70, beloved husband for 31 years to Gail J. nee Feichter. Loving father of Ginnette (Matthew) Yonkman, Alison (Donnie) Gilliam, and step-father of Ken Arp and Jeanne (Edward) Tremmel. Cherished grandfather of Aldon, John-Michael, Trinity, Savannah, Paul, Ryan, and Baby Yonkman. Dear brother of Edward (Carol) Jurgel. Dearest uncle of Edward Jurgel and Debra Chafee. Visitation...

December 29, 2020

Raymond Skarzynski

Of Tinley Park

Raymond Joseph Skarzynski 77, of Tinley Park was born March 5, 1943 in Chicago to Walter and Jean (nee Traczyk) Skarzynski and passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ray has been a resident of Tinley Park for 50 years. He...

December 29, 2020

Saul Catalan, 40, passed away on December 29, 2020 after an illness. Late of Calumet Park, formerly of Poliutla, Mexico.  Beloved son of Saul and Victorina (nee Damian). Cherished husband of Rocio.

Devoted father of Jamilet, Vanessa, Alan, and Abril; Loving brother of many siblings; dearest grandfather of Edelyne.

Fond uncle of numerous nieces and...

December 28, 2020

William A. "Bill" Turk, age 80, beloved husband 55 years to Anna Marie, nee Patane. Loving father of Lisa Spelson (Turk), Lori (Tony) Ward, Bill (Farah) Turk and Michael (Carla) Turk. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Taylor, Austin, Brayden, Alexander, Christian, Jude and Naomi. Dear brother of Loretta Hopper and the late Olive (Bob) Faure. Dearest uncle of many nieces and...