Obituaries

Fred William Langer

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...

Patrick "Pat" Joseph Reidy

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....

Geraldine Marie (Blum) Lyerla

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...

Linda L. (Miller) Conrad

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...

John L. "Skip" Sullivan

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...

Grace Dorn

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...

Michael Andrew Ruzas

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...

Nancy J. (Mcinerney) Mcdonald

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...

Hugh Mcsheffery

November 18, 2020

Hugh G. "Mac" McSheffery, age 84, U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Nancy C. McSheffery, nee Wagner (2020). Loving father of Judy Unruh, Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery and the late Jay H. McSheffery. Cherished grandfather of Stacie (Bob) Hoecker, Christie (James) Burgess, Tom Batchelor and Nicholas Niezabitowski. Dearest great-grandfather of Alyssa, Nathan,...

E. Carter Gerretse

November 18, 2020

E. Carter Gerretse, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 56 years to Judith L. Gerretse, nee Bubna. Loving father of Joseph (Maureen), James, Cathleen Patla (Michael) and Jeffrey (Georgia). Cherished grandfather of Emma, Nikolas, Caroline, Demetrios, Alecos, Madeline, Ken, Ian and the late Elizabeth. Dearest great-grandfather of Kennedy. Dear brother of Bonnie (Bob) Crabb. Carter worked in banking...

Alice Schultz

November 17, 2020

Alice C. Schultz, nee Thorne, age 90, long time resident of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife for 68 years to Arthur W. Schultz. Loving mother of Patricia (late Mark) Diepen and the late Brenda VanHorn. Cherished grandmother of Jason Diepen, Ryan (Mallory) Diepen and Nicole Allen. Dearest great-grandmother of Harper Diepen. Dear sister of Norma (late Robert) Lane, Denny Skelton and...

Sharon Koszulinski

November 16, 2020

Sharon A. Koszulinski, nee Dazzo, age 68, beloved wife for 41 years to Tom Koszulinski. Loving mother of Rachel (Chris) Newcomb, Laura (Bryant) Ekwinski, Michelle Koszulinski and Michael Koszulinski. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Ben, Brynn and Tommy. Devoted daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Dazzo. Funeral Mass private at St. Julie Billiart Church with a private burial at Holy...

Constance Ring

November 16, 2020

Constance Mae "Connie" Ring, nee Olson, age 88, late of Pingree Grove, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Terrence Ring (1991). Loving mother of Victoria (Robert) Beard. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Diane) Pummell and Curtis (Laura) Beard. Dearest great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Finn and Amelia. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and the late Marie (nee...

Heidi Meekma

November 14, 2020

Heidi A. Meekma, nee Rusch, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 21 years to Alan Meekma. Loving mother of Madison and Sydney. Devoted daughter of Eugene and Michele Rusch. Dear sister of Kelly (Derek) Peckhart and Andrew (Michelle)...

Bob Muys

November 13, 2020

Bob Muys, 51, suddenly late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband of Tina nee Lange. Loving father of Brandi, Taylor, and Samantha. Cherished son of Jacqueline and the late David Muys. Dear brother of Dave (Cindy) Muys and Bonnie (Tony) Malzone. Kind son-in-law of Kathie and the late John Lange. Fond brother-in-law of Tim (Andi) Lange, Peggy (Mike Kurtyak) Denk,...

Jeffery Schmitt

November 13, 2020

Jeffery Glen Schmitt, of Midlothian, IL, died on Friday, November 13, 2020 after contracting COVID-19. He was 68 years old. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and cherished bride of 48 years Linda (nee Wallace), his well loved daughters Sarah Miller (James), Jessica Vahl (Brian), and Kaitlin Schmitt (Dave Jarosik), his favorite sidekicks his three grandsons (The Freds)...

Mr. Anthony J. Janka

November 12, 2020

Anthony J. Janka, age 82.

Former Educator with Richards High School, Oak Lawn IL. for over 35 years. Member of School District 218 Credit Union and the "Those Were the Days Radio Players".

Beloved husband of  Betty Sharp and the late Ann Louise Janka (nee Jacob).

Loving father of Lizz (Rob) Glass.

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Jose Pareja

November 9, 2020

Jose V. Pareja, age 67, beloved husband for 45 years to Clara, nee Guerra. Loving father of Rocio (Michael) Coleman, Eunice (David) Hooker, Jose R. (Angelica) Pareja and Alicia Carrera. Cherished grandfather of Aiden, Sophie, Cynthia, Daniel, Jonathan, Amelia, Benjamin, Danae and Matias. Dear brother of Susana, Martha, Fernando, Jorge, Wilma, Cesar, Luis, Monica, Dora, Eduardo, Cecilia, Carlos and the...

Jacqueline (Blumenthal) Deuser

November 8, 2020

Jacqeline Deuser, age 88.

Beloved wife of the late James F. Deuser.

Loving mother of Kirby (Margaret), Jennifer (Michael) Jones, Valerie (Robert) Graniczny, Pastor Jamie Deuser and David Deuser.

Cherished grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of 4.

Devoted sister of Evelyn Donohue, Bruce and Linda.

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August D. "Cuzzy" Badali

November 8, 2020

August David "Cuzzy" Badali, age 89.

Veteran U.S. Air Force. Owner of A & M Cartage Tinley Park for 54 years.

Beloved husband of Margie Badali (nee Bettenhausen) for 64 years.

Loving father Steven (Sandi), Thomas (Julie) and Anthony (Mary) Badali.

Devoted brother of Maryanne (The late Joseph) Tholl, Carol (the...