Obituaries

September 1, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Devine, nee Buck, 75, September 1, 2020, of Orland Park, former longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, dearly beloved wife of Thomas R. Devine; cherished mother of Lisa (Kirk) Gaertner, Michael (Kristen) Devine, Mary Beth (Brian) Jaskierski, and Kevin Devine; proud grandmother of Megan and Alec Gaertner, Kelly, Emily, and Thomas Devine,...

September 1, 2020

Una Veneris, nee Stockman, age 97, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2020 surrounded by her daughters. Beloved wife for 37 years to the late Nick Veneris (1984). Loving mother of Diane Wiegman, Barbara (John) Stewart, Susan (John) Woodyatt and the late John (Dee) Veneris. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Amy), Andrew (Rebecca) and Matthew (Rachel) Wiegman; David (Karen) Stewart...

September 1, 2020

Lucille "Yvonne" Kuebrich, nee Torrence, age 79, loving mother of Holly (Michael) Svehla and Lisa (Norm) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Chloe, Laurel and Willow. Dear sister of Kevin Torrence. Visitation Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 4-7PM. Funeral Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St....

August 31, 2020

Annette W. "Wladzia" Schultz, nee Wojcik, age 84, beloved wife of the late Jerzy "Jurek" Schultz. Loving mother of Peter (Renee VanGinhoven) Schultz and Edward (Ellie) Schultz. Cherished grandmother of Melody, Nikki, Kelsey and Matthew. Dear sister of Janina Toczycki. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial Service...

August 31, 2020

Nelda J. Draisma, nee Slager, age 85, beloved wife of the late Andrew Draisma. Loving mother of Duwayne (Christine) Draisma and the late Doreen (late Gary) Cloud. Cherished grandmother of Jason Draisma; Jacob, Natalie, and the late Jessica Cloud. Fond sister of the late William (Alice) Slager. Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to...

August 30, 2020

Arlene M. "Zia" McNellis, age 74, beloved wife of 50 years to William F. "Bill" McNellis. Loving mother of Brian W. (Autumn) McNellis, Tara A. McNellis and Kevin W. (Kara) McNellis. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Brooklyn, Liam, and Declan. Dear sister of the late Robert Sr. (Maritta) Tolmer. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, September 2, 2020...

August 30, 2020

Frank Vincent Shannon, age 70, former husband to Delores Christine Keefner. Loving father of Steven William (Noriko) Shannon and Brian Michael (Cheryl) Shannon. Cherished grandfather of Nathan Shannon. Devoted son of the late Angeline Shannon and William Shannon. Dear brother of the late Martin Shannon. Frank was a former Chicago Policeman and a former Sales Engineer at Thornel Associates. In...

August 27, 2020

Matthew James Lyons, age 22, beloved son of Thomas and Terri (nee Shehane) Lyons. Loving brother of Charles Lyons (Carolynn) and Lainee Lyons. Cherished uncle of Charlie. Dearest grandson of Mary Jane and the late Ronald Shehane and Vernon and the late Ruth Lyons. Dear nephew of Jeff (Donna) Shehane and Charles (Georgia) Lyons, Charlane Lyons, Samuel (Patti) Lyons, Mary...

August 25, 2020

Diane M. Sutkus (nee Cannon), age 80.

Beloved wife of Donald J. Sutkus for 53 years

Loving mother of Janel Sutkus and Colleen Sutkus.

Dear sister of Frank (Diane) Cannon, Joe (Cathy) Cannon and Debbie (Gary) Slade.

Fond aunt, godmother and cousin to many.

Longtime parishioner, employee and volunteer...

August 25, 2020

Lorraine G. Drachenberg, nee Fleischer, at rest August 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Reinhold A. Drachenberg (1996). Loving mother of Arlene Frana. Cherished nana of Greg (Laura) Malinowski, Gary Malinowski and Nicole (Charlie) Herhold. Dearest great-grandmother of Aria, Anya and Lucas. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (nee Koehn) Fleischer. Dear sister of the late Edward...

August 22, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Sieja, age 78, loving father of Sandra Tewell, Christine Sieja, Barbara (Stewart) Gates, Robert (Sandra) Sieja, Kathleen (Dan'l) DuBois, Thomas (Isela) Sieja, Edward (Monica) Sieja, and James (Angie) Sieja. Cherished grandfather of Keith (Laura) Tewell, Jessica (Andrew) Wilson, Shaun Tewell, Matthew Tewell; Ashley Sieja, Jeffery Sieja, Kevin Sieja; Garrett DuBois; Stewart and Paul Gates; Jathan Gooden; Bianca,...

August 22, 2020

Daniel B. Benoit, retired Sergeant CPD, passed away on August 22, 2020. Currently of Tinley Park, a former Hinsdale resident. Husband of the late Marilyn (nee McMahon). Devoted father of Sheila Benoit, Daniel R. (Carrie) Benoit, Diane (Thomas) Ryan and Billy Benoit. Cherished grandfather of Joe Clarren, Kayla, Ryan, Ava, Ethan, Alexander (Blaise) 2nd Lt. USMC, Ella and Daniel Benoit;...

August 21, 2020

Dennis M. Giancarlo, age 72.

Beloved husband of Gail Giancarlo (nee Riley) for 50 years.

Loving father of Gina (Roger Young) Giancarlo-Young and Lisa Giancarlo.

Cherished grandfather of Anthony Young and Gianna Young.

Devoted brother of the late Joanne (Harry) Prychitko, Amy (the late Jim) Crockett, Bob (Kathy) Giancarlo, Paul Giancarlo...

August 20, 2020

Wayne K. DeBoer, Sr., age 83, went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 62 years to Theresa, nee Pruim. Loving father of Wayne (Pam) DeBoer, Jr., Cheryl (Bruce) Paarlberg, Barb (Ed) Robertson, and Donald (Karen) DeBoer. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Tatum) Alford, Lori Beth Alford, Kristin (Scott)...

August 20, 2020

Arthur Earl Jarvis, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Norita Jarvis. Loving father of Tony Chris (late), Carol Buss, Anthony (Irma) Jarvis and Lois (Dan) Easterhouse. Cherished grandfather to Mike, Viki, Jena (Paul), Danny, Amber, Jacob, Alyssa and Christopher. Adoring great grandfather to Sylis, Ryder and Alessandra. He leaves behind his brother Frank Jarvis and...

August 19, 2020

Roger Alan Simpson, age 67, beloved and devoted husband of Pamela (Kester) Simpson for 46 years. High School Sweethearts to Senior Citizens, they loved deeply. Proud and doting Dad of Emily Kay Simpson. Roger was preceded in death by his beloved and treasured daughter, Erin Nicole Simpson. Roger cherished his girls. A lover of dogs throughout his life, Roger always...

August 18, 2020

Ronald W. Vasaitis, Sr., age 71, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 14 years to Susan, nee Saposnik. Loving father of Ronald Vasaitis, Jr., Scott Vasaitis, Michael (Nora) Vasaitis and Susan Vasaitis. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abby, Gino and Dominic. Dear brother of Lisa Freer and the late John Vasaitis, Jr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

August 17, 2020

Carol P. Poulsen, nee Gray, age 76, beloved wife of the late Paul C. Poulsen. Loving mother of Mari (Geoff) Keegan, Pat (Matt) Grimm, Theresa Poulsen, Sandra (Bob) Lask and the late Christine Poulsen. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Tommy and Geoffrey Keegan; Emily and Ashley Grimm and Kelly (Drew) Williams; Amanda, Jacob and Nicholas Lask. Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanor Christine....

August 17, 2020

Robert F. "Bob" Miller, age 71, beloved son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth "Betty" Miller. Loving brother of Fred (Yvonne) Miller. Dear uncle of Jennifer (Brian) Montemayer. Cherished great-uncle of Haley, Logan and Kara. Private graveside service held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

August 16, 2020

James "Jim" Davis Brennan, age 70, U.S. Army Veteran, of New Lenox Illinois. Beloved husband for 37 years to Diane, nee Whiteside. Loving father of Robert (Michelle) Brown, Laura Brennan and James R. Brennan. Cherished grandfather of eight. Preceded in death by his two brothers Thomas and Dennis. Dearest uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Distinguished union carpenter. In addition...